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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1913

Page

4

Ambiguous OCR fragment on newspaper carrier subscriptions

Fragmentary text describes Daily and Sunday mail and carrier subscriptions, mentioning 1 month 1 year and in advance terms. No clear names, dates, places, or figures emerge from the illegible OCR sample.

Only Politicians

The piece defends politicians against sweeping discredit, arguing they are fit to craft law and that politics is honorable. It cites Washington and Lincoln and notes a distinction between statesmen and mere politicians, urging recognition of many good politicians despite public muckraking.

America England George Washington Alexander Hamilton Thomas Eau Andrew Jackson Webster Clay Lincoln Gladstone Salisbury Tom Reed

Debate Over Harrison’s First Era in the Philippines

Public opinion across the United States diverges on Francis Burton Harrison as governor general. Supporters claim trust in the Filipino capacity to govern, while critics challenge the idea of continued US sovereignty until full independence. Senator Quezon’s circle applauds the move toward local power.

Francis Burton Harrison Little Brown Brother Senor Quezon Mr. Harrison Manila

Press Debate on Philippine Sovereignty Split in Newspapers

The New York Tribune argues the Philippines title rests on a treaty and is absolute, likening it to rights in Porto Rico and lands like Louisiana. The Springfield Republican counters, praising cautious exploration of Filipino capability and suggesting growing understanding among anti imperialists.

The New York Tribune Harrison Philippines the Tribune Senate Congress Spain United States Philippine Islands Porto Rico Louisiana Florida Alaska Tribune Springfield Republican Erving Winslow

Primitive man lives in Maine forest two months

Boston artist Joseph Knowles proved a man can live primitively for two months in Maine without tools or aid. He foraged on berries fish and game, made fire by friction and even drew with charcoal on birch bark. He exited clothed in fur and aware of law violations including unlicensed hunting and out of season trapping.

Boston Joseph Knowles Knowles Maine Woods Maine

Knowles's feat shows hardy start despite handicap

The passage notes a minimum figure of $205 adjusted and speculates Mr. Knowles may author a book. It praises his achievement for supporters of the strenuous life, illustrating that he began under a heavy handicap like an outcast cave man and still prevailed, a tale of perseverance likely to interest informed readers.

Knowles

Rivers as Boundaries and the Risk of Rivers in Law

An analysis of how river courses redefine borders, noting 1853 Rio Grande agreement with Texas and New Mexico, and Alaska Yukon disputes. The piece argues coastlines and glaciers shift, undermining land titles and making both natural landmarks and legal definitions unreliable.

Texas New Mexico Rio Grande United States Rio Grande Valley Alaska Yukon Territory Great Britain Canada Pacific Reid Inlet International Boundary Grand Pacific India Mississippi

May Alter Relations With Mexico Over Torreon Killings

Galveston Tribune reports Governor Lind warns the Torreon killings of foreigners could strain US Mexico ties. Intervention by the United States is seen as a last resort, with Spain likely to protest and European powers possibly supporting Spain.

Lind Torreon United States Mexico Spain Galveston Tribune

Earthquake Reports Rise From Improved News Gathering

The eighteenth report of the earthquake investigation committee to the British Association notes 166 large earthquakes in continental Europe from January to June 1910. It compares 471 quakes in 1790-1839 with 1555 in 1850-1899 and records 465 volcanic eruptions versus 601, attributing increases mainly to better news gathering.

Earthquake Investigation Committee British Association Europe New York Mes

Fairs Shift From Fun to Educational Displays

The Beaumont Journal notes fairs increasingly emphasize agricultural education and classroom-like features. It argues that entertainment now serves as a backdrop for schooling while warns that some fairs mask gambling and faker attractions behind the educational sheen.

Jack Jill Beaumont Journal

Danger From Mrs Pankhurst in Suffrage Turmoil

The Dallas Times Herald questions Mrs Pankhurst's responsibility for militant suffragette arson and actions in England. It suggests she may be more dangerous than her advocacy for women's votes implies if she endorses harming lives for the cause.

Pankhurst

Fear of the Yellow Men Drives Ex-Quay Captain's Refusal

A former river steamer captain recalls a 1908 incident on the Saigon to Battambang run. He details mistreatment of Chinese crew, a fatal clash with A Mao, subsequent conviction for murder, and his vow never to return to the Far East or travel with companions who urge him to do so.

Far East Madagascar Tonkin Saigon Battambang Donnai Soi-Rap Travuih A. Mao A. Mac France Yellow Men

Busy Roosevelt Prepares for Jungle Expedition

The Fort Worth Record notes Theodore Roosevelt emerges from the steamer cabin at Rio with plans and writings ready for his South American journey. He is active on multiple fronts from book projects to political speechmaking and organizing the Progressive Party while outfitting the Patagonia expedition.

Fort Worth Theodore Roosevelt State Room Rio South America Outlook Progressive Party

The Female Garb From the Philadelphia Ledger

A Philadelphia editorial laments women dressing to imitate underworld figures arguing it harms respectability. It urges true womanhood to resist modes that glamour depraved tastes and tempt men with vulgar display. It cites social policing and Hamlet in condemning outward fashion as a measure of character.

The Philadelphia Ledger Porter Babylon Sisterhood Philadelphia Civil Service Hamlet Ophelia

Automatic Danish Soldier Automaton Could Change Warfare

A Danish engineer has invented an automatic soldier using a steel double cylinder buried in the ground. The inner cylinder rises and fires 400 bullets via wireless control, with an officer five miles away able to trigger action. Proponents claim hundreds could defend strong positions with reduced panic.

Ocean of the Future in tariff and canal debate

The Indianapolis News argues that lower tariffs and the opening of the Panama Canal will quicken domestic and foreign commerce. It notes the Pacific trade remains undeveloped aside from a few lines and urges attention to the American merchant marine as the ocean of the future.

Indianapolis News Palauma Canal United States Balboa Magellan

Income Tax Rates Headed Toward Progressive Surtax

The Saturday Evening Post notes Senate caucus plans a 1 percent tax on incomes over 3000 up to 30000 with an added 1 percent on 20000 to 50000 and a rising surtax to 6 percent on incomes over 500000. Lodge and Root oppose the progressive levy as wealth discrimination. Historical 1862 and 1864 laws are cited with rates from 5 to 10 percent on upper incomes.

Saturday Evening Post Senate Lodge Root

Audacious blue velour golf hat with feather

A colorful autumn hat in blue velour is shown with a blue feather at the back. It pairs with a white serge tennis costume featuring a frilled mull blouse and buckskin booted white attire.

Tax debates on progressive rates from Civil War era to today

The excerpt recalls the 1860s Civil War income tax that taxed higher incomes at 5 percent above $1000 and contrasts it with later proposals. It notes insurgents pushing 25 percent on large incomes and conservatives opposing any progressivity as robbery of the thrifty, framing a long ongoing debate.

House Senate

Treatment of Convicts Aims at Reform Not Softness

The Buffalo Express argues humane prison care should aid reform but not erase punishment. Reformation requires recognizing guilt and enduring discipline. Excessive sentimentality harms both prisoners and society, as prisons must protect law abiding citizens from wrongdoing.

The Buffalo Express

The Race of the Cities

Berlin aims to be the world’s largest city with 4 000 000 by including suburbs London commands 4 000 000 within the city and over 7 000 000 in metro areas New York reaches 5 000 000 Philadelphia nears 2 000 000 ranking high in world city counts Yet crowding tenements spoil pride urging cities to uphold civic ideals and housing for all residents.

el Paso Herald Berlin London New York Philadelphia St. Petersburg

Governor Sulzer Impartial Charge Amid Impeachment Clash

The New York Mail critiques impeachment efforts against Governor Sulzer, arguing no improper acts as governor and noting preterm offenses only in his private life. The piece praises his wartime-like fiscal courage and loyalty to the people amid political pressure.

New York Mail Sulzer Albany Boss Murphy

Kauai Geography and Climate in Geological Survey Notes

Kauai, the oldest big Hawaiian island, spans 647 square miles with Waialeale at 5080 feet and Kawaikini over 6000 feet. Deep Waimea canyon and highly varied rainfall from 15 to 400 inches shape irrigation for sugar cane, with pineapple and tea in lowlands. Population 23,952 in 1910, about half of Japanese Chinese and Portuguese descent. harbor prospects noted.

Geological Survey Kauai Rhode Island Waialeaie Waialeale Kawaikini Peak Waimea Canyon Grand Canyon Colorado Hawaiian Islands Oahu Maui Hawaii

Bryan's First Recruit Secures Peace Plan Backing

The New York Sun notes San Salvador accepts Secretary Bryan's peace proposal, agreeing not to war until an international commission reviews disputes. The accord delays hostilities for a year, bars military build ups, and upholds the Monroe Doctrine. Salvadorans may honor the pact with a bronze bust for Bryan if ratified.

New York Sun San Salvador Bryan New Jersey United States Commission Central American North Mr. Bryan Plaza Morazan United States Senate

The Nine Hour Law The Houston Chronicle Encourages Obedience

The Houston Chronicle endorses the nine hour law as essential for women's health and social welfare. It praises compliant Houston merchants while warning that evasion will be met with enforcement, urging strict adherence in letter and spirit.

The Houston Chronicle the Chronicle Houston

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