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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1911
Page
4
Harvey L. Steele circulation manager certifies daily circulation at 16 166 as verified and correct. Notary John J. Wahl attests to the oath with his seal in Bexar County Texas dated Sept 1 1911.
A critical examination argues American courts fail to apply law, especially in crime. It cites 1904 6597 homicides with few convictions, 1908 only 1.3 percent convicted, versus Germany 95 percent. The piece blames juries and judges, urging reform of the U.S. criminal justice system.
The passage argues that recall sentiment for the judiciary grows under current conditions and that judges embody the law, diminishing the role of juries which are described as easily swayed by judicial influence. It reflects on American jurisprudence and the judge's central authority.
A reflective essay questions John D. Rockefeller’s plan to build a mile long tunnel on Pocantico Hill for privacy. It contrasts wealth, isolation, and the human need to be seen, noting the delivery wagon’s simple presence amid luxury and the sobering cost of success.
Passengers aboard the steamship Minnewaska claim a pod of five whales escorted the vessel near Ambrose Channel east of Sandy Hook lightship for over two hours before fleeing at a flock of sea gulls. Captains evasive remarks and reporters seeking detail shape a humorous, idle maritime tale from a dull season.
The piece critiques a sensational yarn about whales following a steamship to Quarantine. It argues the tale was embellished by passengers and the casual mention of sea gulls undermines belief, leaving readers unsure what truly happened and skeptical of the entire account.
A hospital-bound policeman attributes his nervous collapse to the relentless din of amusement park music at Coney Island. He warns against overuse of any art and argues the cure lies in reverence, sparing consumption, and ears muffled to avoid continual exposure.
The article explains diphtheria as a contagious throat disease with false membrane, risk of meningitis and paralysis, and stresses isolation, hygiene, and nurse care. It highlights anti-toxin as a key but costly remedy and emphasizes that doctors guide treatment while nursing quality shapes outcomes.
In a southern hotel a reticent bell hop known for minimal speech becomes the subject of a wager between two drummers. The bet centers on provoking Abe to dispute a word, revealing Abe’s careful training to speak only when spoken to. Abe finally reacts to the mention of “Irish potatoes” and “sweet potatoes.”
The Tennessean questions the girl’s suicide over hand warts, suggesting gratitude if they had appeared on her face but implying a nose wart would have been more visible and intolerable. The remark reflects a controversial, harsh stance on self harm.
Dispatches report women at a Connecticut church fair used lemon ade to quell alcohol flames. The note praises feminine involvement while hinting men have long used lemonade in similar ways.
City leaders in Greeley Colorado approve a measure allowing the use of the word damn at baseball games. They joke that adding a law to protect umpires when they rule against the home team could grant lifelong office without recall. A jail escape in Illinois involves three men using scissors. Three women would have escaped with only a hairpin.
Ringling Brothers announce no show in Austin citing that the circus of its caliber will not perform after the recently concluded big event. Ad advance man wired the news to local officials.
The El Paso Herald condemns the Morelos unrest where laborers loot mills and sugar plantations while blaming demagogues and the revolutionaries. It argues the forces of order, not rebellion, protect workers and critiques the misled poor seeking radical change.
A yellow barber in Kansas City tries boxing for wealth by day and fights by night. He faces a skilled black fighter who relentlessly targets his nose as he clings on in a gruelling bout. The barber pleads for mercy, shouting for blows to stop in a claim reported by Success Magazine.
Cincinnati advocate John Renner subjects himself to honey bee stings applied by Fred W. Muth as a possible rheumatism remedy. Physicians note formic acid from stings as the active agent and say relief depends on initial exposure and eventual immunity. Renner visits the apiary twice weekly, receiving three to five stings per session.
A poetic verse celebrates a marriage with orange blossoms bridal satin and blessings. It mentions the wedding vow the journey ahead storms and sunlit weather and a life of joy and lasting love. The voice notes the bridal procession and singing angels in a July column.
A short poem contrasts a timid trust with a fierce bite, showing a trusting creature that becomes dangerous when provoked. The speaker uses animal imagery to mirror human sentiment and warns against misplaced benevolence turning punitive.
A local physician warned Pellagra was increasing alarmingly with three current cases under treatment and several others known locally. He cited three recent Palestine deaths from Pellagra, saying the disease remains baffling with unknown infectiousness and no proven remedy.
Jewelers declare platinum will replace gold as the premier precious metal in fashion. The shift threatens the proverbially expressed wisdom and literary consequences as future speech may reflect the change. Shakespeare and gilding references endure despite the material switch.
A satirical verse by Geo. Matthew Adams mocks Nat Goodwin and modern wives. The poem contrasts old time virtue with contemporary vanity as Nat threatens to reveal truths about the lives of Adams’s wives and the allure of fashionable society.
The New York World reports Washington will ship a 16 inch gun from Sandy Hook to the canal zone to guard the waterway. The weapon can fire a 2400 pound projectile sixteen miles with high explosive charge and could block the canal if used against locks or dams. The piece argues only international neutrality offers full protection.
The Baltimore American comments on the nation at a time of political division, suggesting consolidation around Taft or opposition to him remains unsettled as dissenters seek common ground. The note frames national mood and party dynamics without naming specific events.
The Pittsburg Gazette-Times notes a comment suggesting Upton Sinclair might be driven to write again as if returning to the Jungle, reflecting public sentiment on his literary impact.
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