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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
6
The San Antonio Light reports August 1913 circulation with average daily figure 710. The notice lists exchanges free copies papers spoiled returns and all unsold copies daily.
The article argues Madero's unanimous Progressive nomination strengthens chances for his election and a stable transition in Mexico. It lauds his firmness with the Zapatistas and notes that Mexico needs a leader willing to wield extra constitutional powers to maintain order, given widespread governance challenges.
A Chicago judge cites a ruling on a fire fundraiser to question the Red Cross Society’s control of Cherry mine relief funds. It notes Chicago donors raised about 100000 for widows and children and asks who will receive after long years and if funds revert to contributors or the society.
The piece predicts major political theater as President Taft campaigns against insurgent Republicans across multiple states. It notes friction over La Follette and other figures, with insurgents eager to push back, promising lively public clashes and heated exchanges during the tour.
The piece argues Madero could surpass Diaz if he advocates breaking up large estates and distributing land to peasants. It stresses making the peon class landowners would stabilize government by giving people a stake, reducing insurrection, and tying behavior to property ownership. It notes Diaz’s late discovery and Madero’s opportunity.
The text argues Judge Cooper should inspire widows of Cherry to sue the Red Cross Society to release a fund said to be improperly held. It questions the fund's legal or moral right to retention and calls for action by aggrieved widows.
A Louisville pastor calculates heaven’s space as 792000 stories high and notes that if it holds only the elect the reverend must extend his math to the Nth power to define the other place’s dimensions.
The statement reflects a royal view that kingship is a result of birth rather than choice. It frames monarchy as an inevitable condition tied to lineage rather than personal election or action.
A New York bull chased a man in a bath suit for more than two miles through the city. The episode reflects the city’s bustling and unpredictable urban tone beyond Wall Street.
Senator Joseph L. Bristow of Kansas, a leader among Republican insurgents, declares he will oppose Taft for a second term. He supports La Follette, criticizes Taft’s tariff policy, questions presidential electors’ unity, and suggests recalls of federal judges. He proposes a cross party primary and even an extra session of the Kansas legislature to enact a presidential primary.
In the Philadelphia Press remark about Senate proceedings Senator LaFollette is described as badly messed up and unlikely to recover soon. The item reflects editorial reaction to the Senate scene and its lasting impact on the senator.
The report notes Harmon's political surge running parallel to Senator LaFollette's momentum as covered by the Anaconda Standard.
A Monday filler quip mocks headlines about a volcano threat, noting Kansas concerns miss the reality of distant volcanic risks and ridiculing sensationalist coverage. The Boston Transcript frames the remark as commentary on media overreaction to distant natural events.
The Omaha Bee reports Jim Jeffries denies any scene with Jack Johnson in a London cafe while Charleston News and Courier hints at renewed reciprocity with Mexico and a potential Teddy departure for years.
The Baltimore American reports that Taft receives endorsements from most Republicans and nearly all Democrats, signaling broad cross party support for his candidacy. The note emphasizes a rare unified front across the major parties.
The Springfield Republican asks if Colonel Roosevelt intends a renomination next year as a calamity for himself or the nation. The remark leaves readers with questions about his political stance and potential impact on the country.
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes twenty weeks of a congressional session yielding a reciprocity bill a campaign publicity bill and a badly damaged Wisconsin presidential boom shaping political debates and public sentiment.
A brief wry note from the Washington Post says Upton Sinclair is playing tennis Sunday without fear of repercussions, while authorities show no inclination to risk another controversial rock pile poem.
The Kansas City Star speculates that if Mr. LaFollette wins the presidency next year, one of his first acts would be to send a battleship to Controller Bay, signaling a bold naval policy.
A Chicago Tribune item notes Hon. Ollie James of Kentucky aims to strip President Taft of veto power, signaling a political confrontation and potential short term shift in executive authority.
Champ Clark declares democracy has redeemed its promises and urges caution against repeating past concessions. The Chicago News notes his belief that the system has proven its value while warning against overreaching.
Dr Wiley stated he did not regard permission to resign as a favor. The Washington Star reports his stance on resignation terms and the implications for officeholders.
Mr Taft expresses uncertainty on tariff direction while indicating the issue is advancing. The article notes the political maneuvering surrounding tariffs and Taft’s cautious stance.
The Indianapolis News argues for purging the canal region of profanity as nations prepare to pass through. It lauds Colonel Goethals for conquering disease and rushing the Panama Canal while urging him to also reform the speech and remove linguistic vulgarity from the project.
A humorous Success Magazine excerpt features a 19th century minister debating neighborliness with Rastus. The dominie asks if Rastus loves his neighbor as himself while noting his unsociable nature. Rastus answers that he sees neighbors as often as they see him and that he is not particularly fond of himself either.
A country boy visits the city with a city-bred companion and receives an airgun. The gun is misused to kill chicks, revealing the boy’s naiveté about urban dangers. The tale contrasts rural innocence with metropolitan allure and quick exposure to bars and adult behavior.
The story describes Jim arriving in a Tennessee town exhausted and famished after an ill fated bid to conquer the world. He tells his uncle he came home to die, but Uncle Jim insists he returned to eat, highlighting a humorous reversal of dramatic fate.
A rustic poem by E A Brininstool in Popular Magazine expresses solitude on the range after a beloved rider leaves. The speaker laments missing the companion, recalling spur jingles and shared rides while nature echoes the ache of separation. Birds, winds, and coyotes amplify the heartbreak on the lonely trail.
Emery Pottle in Success Magazine notes autumn’s advance and the shifting landscape as summer fades. The poem laments summer’s grief and hints at the silent, inevitable approach of winter, with vivid imagery of color and wind across the hills.
The San Antonio Light, now led by Charles 8. Diehl and Harrison L. Beach, showcases rapid development becoming one of the newsiest and most successful afternoon papers in Texas and the South.
The poem, dated 1910 and credited to Geo. Matthew Adams, contrasts Arabela the cook with Jemima the painter. It playfully praises Arabela’s kitchen artistry while critiquing Jemima’s art, ending with a jab at Jemima and a nod to Arabela’s allure.
Galveston businessmen plan a grand opening celebration for the causeway linking the city to the mainland. They hope President Taft will attend, stressing the national significance of the project and its role in promoting Texas progress and Galveston’s status as a major port.
Twenty Ohio young women have Hobsonized General Dan Sickles, but he probably won’t erupt with theories about Japan. The Boston Globe notes the clash of opinions and public interest in the mock confrontation.
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