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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1912
Page
4
The New York harbor naval review exposed weaknesses in the U S Navy and sparked questions about policy and funding. Senators and congressmen face blame or responsibility as observers say the United States may drop from third to fifth in world naval power within two years if current appropriations continue.
The passage advocates abandoning the installment plan for a regular budget so the United States can run its affairs on a business basis. It suggests Taft will present a national budget to Congress in December, hoping for a liberal fiscal policy to reduce future worries.
The article analyzes U.S. choices after General Salazar detains American Cameron and pays no heed to a peremptory demand. It weighs three options: press Madero, accept the refusal, or cross the border with cavalry. It criticizes the State Department's performance and urges watching Salazar’s next moves.
The piece argues that public newspapers misattributed the Roosevelt attack to opponents and notes past blame placed on newspapers after McKinley and Garfield. It contends Roosevelt claimed adverse criticism spurred the attempt, criticizing leaders who turn events to advantage.
The piece defends the press against editorial attacks by Roosevelt supporters. It argues newspapers have historically informed the public, allowing debate about Roosevelt and the Progressive party. It warns muffling press freedom would empower Roosevelt-like figures and threaten the republic.
The article traces how railroads shifted from waiting for traffic to creating it by guiding townsite development and emigration. It notes postwar emigration booms, the rise of emigration bureaus, and later shifts to farming as rails overextended, shaping modern traffic strategies.
A controversial item quotes Dr Hubner calling an unnamed sha man hustler a one fifty eighth energy of a yeast cake, attributed to the Milwaukee Sentinel. The note presents a provocative, poorly parsed remark with unusual metaphor.
A Baltimore Sun item questions the identity of a pallid, unamused Uncle Joe in a humorous column. The piece hints at public curiosity about a familiar local figure whose mood has shifted and invites reader speculation.
In a wind swept field Vigneux gains altitude and breaks a 6000 metre record before a catastrophic crash. Schwartz, film cameraman, is gravely wounded. On his deathbed Schwartz asks to film the aviator one last time as a dying vow and the crowd kneels in prayer.
A vivid stroll through Paris glamour as silks diamonds and perfumes frame a tale of two working girls learning happiness may not align with wealth. Anne Warwick’s Inside Out leads a lineup of stories by Fish McNutt Demler Putnam and others.
The St. Louis Republic notes Charles P Taft has not denied giving 600000 dollars to brother Will Tafts preconvention campaign fund while inviting counter accusations. The remark suggests taft may be charged with supporting the colonels bid.
Experts debate political funding as the James boys advocate for Roosevelt while Bull Moose supporters face financial strains amid Washington discussions. The fragment hints at party finance tensions and potential realignments.
In reply to J W Bowman of San Antonio a Rutledge family in Atascosa county is cited as older with a combined 604 years across five brothers and three sisters. Uncle Garrett, 88, and Mrs James Crawford, 68, are named with Poteet and Anchorage post offices. The writer praises their health and large families, calling them pioneers of the county.
The article recounts John Beall’s death at the gallows as a duty-bound Confederate soldier. The procession, band, and crowd watch in silent pity as Beall faces the death sentence. He protests the sentence, declaring his death in service and defense of his country.
A New France era production in New Orleans mood unfolds with Miss Florence Webber as Naughty Marietta supported by a 200 strong cast. The review lauds authentic costumes and strong acting, noting John Cardo and Edward Russell among the leads, and highlights the show's lively songs and entertaining pirate plot centered on Marietta D Altena and Etienne Grandet.
The November Shop Notes and Amateur Mechanics sections offer practical material with diagrams. Notable pieces give instructions on a candy pulling machine an electric shaving mug and remodeling a walking machine with step by step sketches.
The article outlines a divided Turkish force with seven army corps scattered across Constantinople Adrianople and Salonika. It notes Turkish strength including active, reserve, and imperial troops with European forces ready for instant action. It contrasts allied and Turkish positions and cites maritime advantages near Constantinople and Salonika.
Judge Alton B. Parker appears fully indicated by disclosures from the Lapp committee as reported by the Birmingham Age Herald, reflecting the political backdrop and reactions to the committee’s findings.
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