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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1913
Page
4
The discussion notes Titanic passengers stayed aboard believing the ship safer than lifeboats, while Volturno’s rescue shows lifeboats fail in heavy seas. It argues ships must carry enough boats but lowering them in rough weather is perilous, with crew skill and wireless aiding salvation.
A contemporary assessment argues Wilson has generally done well after seven months, praising cabinet choices, tariff progress, currency plans, trust policy, naval expansion, consular reform, and Mexico stance, while noting some discord with Bryan and Huerta policy, ending with South Carolina Governor Blease’s loss of confidence.
The text notes that in modern times ships and sailors face storm and fire, and perfect safety is unattainable. It emphasizes that human mastery of nature comes through wireless telegraphy, which enabled man to overreach these forces.
A critical analysis contrasts Britain’s quick recognition of Huerta with the United States stance. It notes Sir Lionel Carden’s credentials to the provisional president and questions claims of united aims for peace. The piece argues the core issue is U.S. opposition to Huerta’s dictatorial rule.
A speculative recap wonders if once major issues like tariff debates currency bills and elections settle the news cycle there will be quiet or new, equally engaging topics. The piece foresees politics crime and international affairs shifting focus as public curiosity moves to fresh stories.
The article outlines Great Britain's stance that recognizing the Huerta regime remains valid while the United States criticizes his seizure of power. Sir Edward Grey notes British policy follows instructions given to Ambassador Carden, highlighting differing democratic ideals and the broader sphere of influence in international diplomacy.
Boston Transcript notes Congressman Clark of Florida suggests official residences for cabinet members to mirror European practice. He argues high salaries and housing would attract able advisers, pointing to France where residences and entertaining allowances attract talent.
The Galveston Tribune argues Sulzer, while culpable, was not uniquely guilty and reflects on Tammany Hall’s role in his rise and fall. The piece contends the governor’s crime was loyalty to a corrupt machine rather than a direct harm to the people.
Michael J. Stanton known as Skeets from Somersworth New Hampshire has trained a monkey to climb trees and pick brown-tail moth nests. The animal joins Skeets pest control establishment and shows progress in this novel vocation.
In New Zealand a flood washes away a farmer’s prospects and an engagement wanes. Years later an oil boom reshapes fortunes, exposing a web of deceit and prompting a final reconciliation between George Barnard and Joan Wrayburn as he wins her hand with honesty and wealth.
An observant citizen in a northbound streetcar overhears a worried widow solicitous about woolens and a funeral. A portly woman pleads with a man named John to attend, while the absent minded scientist salutes, then later meets John on Houston Street and recalls what not to say.
The New York Times reports the Wooling Cotton Reporter rejecting the view that tariffs will crush American woolen mills. It details a concrete example for a medium fancy worsted 240s fabric, tracing wool, top, yarn, stock, and conversion costs, plus labor and overhead, to show competitive parity with foreign makers under a 50 percent labor discount assumption. It notes higher Bradford labor costs and similar overhead in a well run American mill.
A Philadelphia Press piece explains how revised tax provisions affect marriage savings. It outlines that single earners above $3000 up to $4000 face 1 percent tax, while a wife’s support can raise or lower tax impact. It concludes with a playful calculation that marriage could yield tax savings up to ten dollars for certain income ranges.
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