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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
4
San Antonio Light September Circulation Figures
The San Antonio Light reported total September circulation of 558,628 copies. Daily averages: evening edition 17,880 copies. Sunday edition 22,323 copies. Net paid daily averages after deductions: evening 16,431. Sunday 20,039 copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
The Lieut Drops World Telegram File Offer
The Lieut announces maintaining a file of the New York World for telegrams read a week to ten days before publication. No one has inspected the file in San Antonio showing little local interest in what the Express may publish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
San Antonio Express
San Antonio
the Express
Becker Trial Prompts Calls for Police Civil Service Reform
A New York City murder trial of Police Lieutenant Becker in the Rosenthal case raises questions about police corruption and political influence. Prosecution alleges Becker collected blackmail from gamblers and shared funds with officials and politicians, linking the crime to Tammany Hall. The piece argues for independent civil service to ensure honest policing and warns against political appointments undermining law enforcement nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
United States
Becker
Herman Rosenthal
New York
Rosenthal
Tammany Hall
Reforming Football Alternate down system to balance play
The piece argues reformers failed to safely modify football by denaturing the game. It proposes an alternate down system like baseball, giving each team equal chances and reducing mass plays to make the sport safer and more open for players and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stade
Carlisle
Haskell
Eliot
Harvard
E. B. Cochems
University of Texas
University of Chicago
Windy City
Texas
Eckersall
Chicago
Becker Case Casts Shadow Over Civil Service Police
The article argues that even in a civil service system police corruption and political manipulation can cause fatal outcomes. It suggests the New York Police Department remains susceptible to political influence and that Rosenthal’s murder implicates the force indirectly, regardless of Becker’s verdict. It warns other cities may learn from this, but progress seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
New York
Rosenthal
Becker
Police Department of
Civil Service
Dixon's Grievance Over New Jersey Trusts
Senator J. M. Dixon accuses Governor Wilson of failing to expel predatory interests from New Jersey and claims Wilson boasts about reform yet aids trusts that view New Jersey as their home. Dixon says Wilson has not acted to curb these power brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Dixon
Wilson
New Jersey
Dixon
Senator Dixon and Governor Wilson in New Jersey Trust Debate
The piece argues that executive orders cannot force trusts to reform in New Jersey, a state deemed highly corrupt in corporate law. It notes Governor Wilson’s limited time in office, the impossibility of retroactive laws, and the necessity to replace bad statutes rather than overturn fundamental representative government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Fnion
Wilson
Dixon
Standard Oil
American Tobacco Company
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Roosevelt
Colorado
Congress
Panama
Three Thermometers and Their Cold War of Scales
The article explains three thermometric scales in use: Fahrenheit uses 180 degrees between freezing and boiling, Beauemer’s scale sets zero at freezing with 80 degrees to boiling, and Celsius creates a Centigrade scale with zero at freezing and 100 between freezing and boiling. It notes conversions among Fahrenheit, Reaumur, and Celsius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Antoine Ferchart de Beaumer
Celsius
Teddy Heroic Stalwart Amid State Turmoil
Florida Times World notes Teddy as a steadfast figure amid unrest, praising his leadership as the only path for stability, while hinting at danger surrounding state affairs. The piece frames him as uniquely capable and resilient in the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy
Florida Times- World
Archbold’s Editorial Role Revealed in Post Letter Files
Archbold’s letters show his Standard Oil position as largely a contributing editor. The New York Post notes his role involved substantial editorial contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbold
Standard Oil Company
New York Post
May Be Needed After the Battle in War Funds Call
A New York World line likens wartime support to Red Cross aid and notes Perkins and Flinn in nurse uniforms could lend a holy touch to the battle. The piece frames charitable contributions as essential in times of conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Perkins
Flinn
New York World
Deception at Winterden Brothers Ends With New Hope
George Hardman admitted marrying Nell to gain a position but faced dismissal. Henry Snaith’s scheme failed as two forged references hurt him. Mr Cranbury offers support, promising continued employment with Stringway & Son and a salary increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterden’s
Henry Snaith
George Hardman
Snaith
Hardman
Mr. Cranbury
Nell
Mr. Winterden
Ada
Ronnie
Deacon
Stringway & Son
Stringway& Son
Mr. Deacon
Johnson silent as calls rise for multiple vice president picks
In a St. Louis Republic note, the writer argues for nominating several vice presidents on the ticket, claiming the task is too big for one man and criticizing Hiram Johnson for not speaking up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Johnson
St. Louis Republic
Books and Magazines Highlights
A survey of recent releases notes The Fyde Adventures of Aristide Pujol by William J. Locke with 24 illustrations by Alec Ball features a charming Protean hero. The Face of Air by George L. Knapp offers a sailor yarn of mystery and sudden climax. Also reviewed is A Study of Francis Thompson's Hound of Heaven by Rev. J. F. X. O’Conor, S. J. and Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman’s Life by Mrs. Alec Tweedie, with publication by John Lane on October 15. Mrs. Tweedie plans a U.S. visit this fall, arriving in New York late October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aristide Pujol
William J. Locke
Alec Ball
Provence
George L. Knapp
W. Clark Russell
Mr. Knapp
Denver
Chicago
Francis Thompson
J. F. X. O’conor
J. Francis
Father O’conor
Alec Tweedie
Mexico
Porfirio Diaz
Tweedie
John Lane Company
England
America
Canada
Roosevelt
Diaz
John Hay
Horace Howard Furness
Clara Morris
New York
Government by Blackmail and Roosevelt Campaign Funds
The piece accuses Theodore Roosevelt of using office to extract campaign money from major corporations in 1904. It cites George R. Sheldon confirming $100,000 from Standard Oil and similar sums from J Pierpont Morgan & Co H C Frick and George Gould. It argues cooperation between campaign finance and government power and labels it government by blackmail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Roosevelt
George R. Sheldon
Cornelius N. Bliss
Republican National Committee
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
H. C. Frick
George Gould
Mr. Sheldon
Cortelyou
Commerce
Labor
Bureau of Corporations
Corporations
Wall Street
United States
Harrimans
Morgans
Fricks
Goulds
Standard Oil
Life Insurance
Harriman
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Frick
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Steel Trust
United States Treasury
New York World
Political jab on Burton reply to Wilson in St. Louis rhetoric
The St. Louis Republic notes a harsh slice of campaign theater as Republicans pick Senator Burton to answer Governor Wilson in St. Louis. The piece labels Burton as the poorest pinch hitter in the league, framing the partisan exchange as a weak strategic move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Burton
Wilson
St. Louis
Republican Campaign
Republic
Nothing Selfish About Him
Hon Hiram Johnson denies the progressive movement is a one man affair asserting that Roosevelt is also involved in the effort as reported by the Kansas City Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Johnson
Roosevelt
Kansas City Journal
Caring for Teeth and Lips in Cold Weather
In this season of moving and renovations, visit the dentist rather than skip care. Learn to brush thrice daily with homemade paste, use floss, and massage gums to strengthen circulation. Cracked lips signal underlying issues like indigestion or anemia and need emollients and diet improvement.
Notable Special Number From the Southwest Farmer and Investor
The San Antonio Light issued a railroad and deep waterway special edition on September 8. Under H L Beach and Charles 8 Diehl the paper grew in prominence, with coverage of Aransas harbor port openings, new Southwest Texas railroads, and local San Antonio progress. It highlighted agriculture, hotels, resources, and strong advertising value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
United States
New York
5. C. Beckwith
Tribune
Chicago
5. C
Southwest Farmer and Investor
San Antonio Light
H. L. Beach
Charles 8. Diehl
Associated Press
Texas
Aransas Harbor
Doctor Wiley Denounced as Master Bluffer in Public Dispute
A Louisville Courier Journal note portrays Dr. Wiley as aggressively challenging a figure described as a master bluffer, detailing his vocal and implied physical confrontation as a public dispute with strong partisan tones.
Recall of Trust Magnates Trounces Roosevelt
A Baltimore American note says the recall of trust magnates who funded his campaign fails to strike Roosevelt, implying political pressure or critique without alleging a decisive outcome. The brief signals ongoing tension between business influence and the Roosevelt administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Baltimore American
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Diehl
Harrison L, Beach
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Selfish About
Him
Teerth
Margaret Hubbard Ayer
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