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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1911

Page

4

Turbulent Note on San Antonio Post Office Listing

The fragment shows a San Antonio post office entry with second class matter designation and references to the 8. C. Beckwith Special Agency Newark Tribune building Chicago and circulation figures. It mentions September figures and a listing related to state activity.

San Antonio Texas 8. C. Beckwith Special Agency Representatives Newark Tribune Chicago

Giants at Coogan's Bluff in Final League stir

The piece discusses fan unrest over baseball leadership as the McGraw era faces scrutiny. It notes Coogan's Bluff prominence, the Giants' controversial tactics, and calls for Brush and McGraw to reform while acknowledging the New Final League club gains popularity.

Ceep Father Coogan Howrer McGrawites

Giants and rivals meet in post season series tone

The text recalls a city rival league team agreeing to a peaceful post season series with no wrangling. It notes the series uplifted Giants fortunes and frames the world championship games as a test of a vaccination effort. An expert examination by Dr Public is planned at 2 30 p m eastern time.

Hts New York Giants Mac

Rights of the Press in Taft Era Sparks Post Office Clash

The piece critiques Frank Hitchcock for indicting Richmond editors over printing Beattie trial records. It argues court records are public property and editors have right to publish accurate court proceedings. It questions Postmaster General’s overreach and cites potential legal limits on obscenity laws.

Taft Post Office Department Frank H. Hitchcock Richmond Postmaster General Beattie Virginia

Frothingham Faces Sizable Hurdles in Gubernatorial Bid

Lieutenant Governor Louis A. Frothingham of Massachusetts seeks the Republican nomination for governor but faces strong opposition within his party over tariff policy and public dissatisfaction with party leadership. His main trouble is Margaret Foley of Boston, a militant suffragette who trails him in an automobile as he campaigns.

Louis A. Frothingham Massachusetts Old Bay State Frothingham Mr. Frothingham Republican Party Gov. Foss Margaret Foley Boston

Suffrage Queries Spark Campaign Interruptions

Miss Foley interrupts Mr Frothingham during speeches demanding his stance on women's suffrage. Campaign managers employ a brass band to drown her questions, and in one venue the crowd "licked" the band for interrupting a lady. Foley vows to stay with Frothingham to end his campaign.

Miss Foley

Railroads Ban Colored Neckties and Pick New Uniform Rules

A railroad imposes a black necktie rule for all workers and hints at broader dress regulations. The author jokes about mandating mustaches and color choices, suggesting socks and signals could be standardized, with cost savings cited as a motive and broader fashion control explored.

Eastern Ukase Mother Hubbards

Eccentric People Chronicle Odd Injuries

A Chicago Post summary highlights peculiar mishaps. Ed Conger lost his trotting horse to a train. Mrs. John Mungo severed thumb and two fingers on a sausage machine. Miss Ella Tutt broke a leg in a bureau collapse. James Williams lost an eye to a flying splinter. George McGregor suffered a nose fracture from a slamming door.

Chicago Post Ed Conger John Mungo Ella Tutt James Williams George McGregor

The Red Rose at Grand Delights with Lola and Baron

Review of The Red Rose at the Grand describes Zoe Barnet as Lola and Grace Ellsworth as Madame Joyant with strong supporting turns by Marguerite De Von and Wayne Nunn. The story centers on Dick Lorimer courting Lola, who is revealed as Baron Leblanc’s heiress, with stylish costumes and striking scenery. The production features a capable ensemble, notable American tycoon types, and a large chorus, delivering lively French phrases and a clear musical comedy mood.

Andre Menotti Frascona Gyp st _ sieseeges Marguerite de von M. Duprez Ea Eeevhd Wayne Nunn Dick Lorimer Bidney Broughton Lola Zoe Barnet Alonzo Lorimer Sydney de Grey Daisy Plant Olivia Depp Silas Plant Dawin Burns Lionel Talboys Ernest W. Lace Baron Leblanc Raphael Spiegel Miss Barnet Lola Marguerite de von Gyp Miss Barnet Aso Miss de von Charmant Grace Ellsworth Madame Joyant Mr. Frascona Mr. Nunn Mr Broughton Mr. Laceby Messrs. Burns de Grey Standish Berry Beauty the Grand

Taft Loyalty to Diet Sparks Wiley Reference

Column humorously notes President Taft faces many meals and places, suggesting he should have Dr. Wiley beside him to manage the diet and avoid risks from so many victuals. The remark reflects early 20th century food safety and public health debates.

Taft Dr. Wiley Kansas City Star

Wickersham to Jail Em Over Tobacco Trust Split

St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports anger at Thomas Fortune Ryan as bondholders push to jail him for dividing the Tobacco Trust. The piece highlights audacity of the minority bondholders opposing Ryan’s plan to break up the trust.

Wickersham Thomas Fortune Ryan Tobacco Trust St. Louis Post-Dispatch

What He Is Usually Doing

Mr. Bryan toasted Mr. Taft in a scene noted by the Charleston News and Courier as lacking news value if he had toasted him, implying such courtesy would be ordinary.

Mr. Bryan Mr. Taft Charleston

Marking a Senator as Original B in Boston Transcript

The fragment notes that Senator Stephenson was the original B with a mention of Mark in the Boston Transcript. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear context or events. No dates or places are specified beyond Boston.

Senator Stephenson Boston Transcript

Plan to clean San Antonio river with dumping dams proposal

A reader suggests a river cleaning scheme using steel dumped dams to back water upstream and scour the bed. The plan aims to create a water pageant and river sports, arguing floods would not worsen the rise and a cheap swim at Mill bridge could be offered. R J Holmgreen signs the letter.

San Antonio Mill Bridge Houston Street R. J. Holmgreen

Why Business Suffers From Demagogic Politics

The New York Sun argues that free silver and populist pressure destabilize business. It says current politics threaten legitimate enterprise, curb initiative, and frustrate recovery, noting demagogues label themselves progressives and that such policies constrict honest business.

New York Sun

Poems Worth Preserving and National Delusions

Poem speaks of grief and mercy with a vision of an angel guiding the speaker through sorrow. The piece follows a note from Marie Conway Demler in Hampton Columbian Magazine praising national interests and faith in economic recovery after the free silver era ends. The text warns against demagogues and predicts later prosperity.

Marie Conway Demler Hampton- Columbian Magazine

The Middle of the Road Man and Courage

A political exhortation on courage and leadership argues that true progress comes from leaders who choose a side. The text criticizes ambivalence and urges decisive action, claiming victories favor those who lead boldly rather than hesitate.

Gull Chokes on Sea Bass at South Beach

Louis Schautz of Staten Island watched a gull struggling in the water at South Beach. The bird reeled and somersaulted, then fell on the beach where a large sea bass wedged in its throat, causing the gull to choke to death.

Louis Schautz Staten Island South Beach Mr. Schautz New York American

South Heights mud stalls milk wagon and drives talk of driveways

Crowded South Heights street car crawls through mud near Porter street as milk meat and news deliveries fail to arrive. Residents discuss the mud’s grip on black soil and urge construction of a driveway from Hackberry to Gevers to allow through traffic.

South Heights Porter Street the Heights Hackberry Street Gevers Street

Ivory Spoon Novelty From Orient Gifts

A New York bride received carved ivory spoons from a recent Orient visit. The spoons require gentle care, resist breaking, and stay clean with warm water and mild soap. They look dainty on white china and suit morning trays. in Japan they are cheaper than sterling silver.

Iam New York Orient Japan

Elkins Intervention Ties to Tripoli Governorship Bid

In a sharp take, the Milwaukee Sentinel suggests Steve Elkins meddled, arguing his intervention harmed his daughter’s bid to become Tripoli’s first governress. The remark frames a political clash centered on family and regional leadership.

Steve Elkins Tripoli Milwaukee Sentinel

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