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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1912
Page
4
The San Antonio Light announces archival access to historic issues from its long-running newspaper lineage. Editors and publishers Charles Diehl Harrison Beach oversee editorial leadership and public access details.
President Taft reiterates in a Sept 19 letter to Secretary MacVeagh that he will present to Congress next December a national budget detailing the nation’s assets and liabilities and department needs for 1914. He defends the move against opposition and cites prior steps including orders to department heads and the June 27 message.
The text argues for submitting a national budget to streamline fiscal planning. Early knowledge of department needs and appropriations would ease Congress’s work and reduce bargaining. Taft advocates open, public budgeting and transparent dealings between the legislative and executive branches.
A foreign observer may misread U S politics from daily papers showing dynamiting plots, graft allegations, and hostile rhetoric. Yet historians note progress toward democracy with commissions, Australian ballots, earlier primary laws, and a move to elect senators by popular vote.
In Marietta Ohio Rev Edward P Foster has devised a world speech alphabetic language. The method uses a simple formula and sounds to communicate across languages. The piece references Roosevelt and the idea of self reference.
The piece mocks Mr. Foster’s plan for a universal synesthetic language by showing how replacing pronouns with a mechanical jargon would produce awkward speech. It argues most people would reject such a form and prefers natural, familiar language over a forced global slang.
The mayor and city engineer praise creosoted block pavement from Alamo to the Southern Pacific depot, arguing it is smooth and durable with easy repairs. Chicago's loop district experiences confirm creosoted blocks wear better than granite under heavy traffic and will prove a wise choice for San Antonio.
The article compares Alaska with Norway Sweden and Finland, noting similar latitudes and warm currents. It claims Alaska exceeds their combined area and resources, including copper forests and coal, with a 1910 population of 64,356 rising marginally by ten years. It questions Alaska conservation effort.
In 1904 T. R. faced questions about corporation contributions, while the Washington Post notes we exposed the bluff that misled Judge Parker, suggesting our knowledge outweighed the impression given to him.
Rose Marie mocks Pierre Dallier’s threat to kill himself over love. He writes a farewell letter, prepares a suicide, and contemplates past life, then discards the plan after a moment of despair. He hurries to stop the letters but a courier carries them away.
Miss Florence Reed, noted and temperamental actress, expounds beauty as a business asset. She discusses sleep, early bedtimes, modest meals, water drinking, and intellectual interests as her regimen, while praising natural health over flashy stunts and outlining her fashion and dress philosophy.
A reader condemns anonymity, discusses Roosevelt Taft and Wilson, then shifts to a dramatic scene of Pierre attempting suicide after a letter. The piece analyzes Madero’s backing by US interests, port politics during Orozco’s actions, and calls for nonintervention while noting U S and Mexican press upheavals and financial strain.
Observant Citizen notes a curious incident after a San Antonio wedding as the bride and her sister exchange wedding cards. The messages mix flattery with sharp jests about temper and home life, hinting at family dynamics behind the scenes.
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