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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1912
Page
4
The Harvest Jubilee in San Antonio demonstrates a successful fall festival model with strong financial viability and broad regional value. Moving the date reduced rain disruptions, boosting attendance and showcasing local resources to attract future rural and urban visitors.
President Mellen states that 149 obstructions were placed on the New York New Haven and Hartford tracks from 1908 to 1912. He claims the train wrecker is responsible for most accidents. The paper also shows George E Everett, a former employee, alleged pulling a spike from a tie near Westfield Conn to explain a recent wreck.
At the coroner's inquest into the Westfield wreck, Mr. Everett argued that loose spikes and bad ties caused the rail to fail. He showed a photograph of him with a spike, asserting prior warnings to superiors were ignored, shifting blame from travelers to the railroad.
The New York World questions General Leonard Wood on preparedness versus horror of war. The piece argues Wood’s intent was that full national preparation could limit war’s horrors, cites Balkan fronts, and notes better prep on the opposing side led to Turkish gains. It also discusses Mexico’s Diaz and Madero, urging stability and reform as essential.
The article notes President Madero refuses to resign despite congress requests and hints he intends to execute General Diaz. It emphasizes his shift from leniency to harsh action as rebellions mount, with the army's loyalty cited as a factor influencing his stance.
A frozen industry curtails golf in the north and east as winter nears. Thousands head south to Florida California and the Carolinas while San Antonio could become a premier winter golf hub with provision of golf courses, hotels and resort facilities to attract migrating players.
A London Daily Mirror correspondent describes Montenegro as patriarchal with villages of extended families. He notes chivalry toward women and a strong sense of security for Turkish travelers with their wives, while men are quiet, wary, and armed.
The Windermere haunt of Wordsworth lying between the River Botha mouth and Waterhead faces sale to build purposes unless 4000 pounds can be raised to purchase for the English nation. 2400 pounds already contributed, mainly by locals. Americans urged to help raise the remainder. checks to Canon H D Rawnsley, National Trust secretary, Crosthwaite Vicarage, Keswick.
A man and a woman face promises of spring and love in several scenes across France and England. He vows return when leaves are green but travels and absence test their bond, revealing jealousy and infidelity as autumn darkens to winter.
The Rose Maid features a cast led by Schmuke played by Snitz Moore and Daphne portrayed as Rose Maid by Perle Barti. Jeanette Bageard shines as countess chaperon with Wilmer Bentley as Blat and Leo Stark delivering strong humor as Sir John Portman. The plot follows Daphne the Rose Maid as a fake American heiress amid debt and matchmaking schemes.
Senator La Follette criticizes the rival campaign contributions while noting his own effort ended early, a pointed remark from the Atlanta Constitution.
A brief exchange shows a child named Bobby told to close a door while an adult laments open files inside. The stray sentence hints at an additional file left outside, creating a tense domestic moment with unclear context.
Edward Lyell Fox recalls Vedrines and Arch Hoxsey in a Harper's Weekly feature about aerial illusion and peril. The piece discusses near death in clouds, fear, and the fatal crash over Los Angeles, linking it to John B. Moisant’s prior death and aviation risks of the era.
The Charleston News and Courier notes Mr. Carnegie’s attempt to halt whiskey sales in Le land, implying he now understands war more than before. The brief commentary contrasts public perception with his new stance and potential impact on local spirit trade.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat notes it took a tremendous amount of money to defeat the weak candidate Joh B. Parker, highlighting the surprising victory.
T R emphasizes staying active in the ring and maintaining his public presence despite being in the hospital as reported by the Detroit Free Press.
A fragmentary note cites claims that Wilson was unbeatable in 1900 and 1908, while Bryan could not win. it asserts Bryan failed to become president and mentions press voices from City Journal and New York World.
Readers note misprint in New York Sun quoting callers anxious for Governor John to come back to California so he can resume drawing a salary from the state. The item reflects partisan chatter about salary and authority.
The department of agriculture bulletin notes growing peanut butter demand and simple production. Roasted peanuts ground to taste create the product. Factories vary from nearly model operations to small units producing good quality. Peanut butter started as a health food for invalids and as a luncheon supplement, now a staple in markets.
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