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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1912
Page
4
Greed and Cruelty in Putumayo Rubber Scandal
The piece condemns British rubber planters in the Putumayo for extreme cruelty toward indigenous people. It compares their atrocities to historic tyrants, arguing that profit drove killings, torture, and famines, shocking the conscience of a civilized society.
Civilization Beyond Law In Atrocities Across Continents
The author argues that civilization relies on restraint, citing Putumayo and Congo abuses to show individuals may abandon ethics when law and responsibility are absent. In regulated societies, transgressors face early consequences, while in remote rubber fields depraved instincts emerge due to unchecked license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
Amazon
America
Africa
Public Golf Links at Wheat On Open to World Players
A Chicago Golf Club gathering drew players from Scotland England and most U S states to compete for gold medals and a silver cap. The piece extols amateur sport values, public access, and notes St Andrews as a model with licensed caddies and open links inviting winter visitors. It suggests San Antonio could profit from public links to attract tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Golf Club
Wheaton
Scotland
England
Union
St. Andrews
St. Andrew’s
British Isles
Europe
America
San Antonio
Government warns Mexico rebels over American citizens
The United States government under President Taft declares that any injury to American citizens or their property by Mexican rebels will be intensely resented. The State Department states the term resent means to receive with displeasure and to express dissatisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
State Department
Taft
Restrain or Intervene in Mexico Crisis Urges U.S. Action
The United States must respond decisively to Mexican rebels to protect American lives and property. The piece argues that mere words fail and that prompt military or legal action is required if Mexican authorities cannot safeguard Americans, praising President Madero's government but warning of consequences if protection fails.
Married Life the Best from the London Globe
New Zealand labor department surveyed 2000 households to compare weekly spending. Workers with no family spend about the same on food as family heads but save 39 cents weekly after rent, clothing and other items. Family earners pay more in rent and clothing, with fuel costs lower, and have no weekend surplus.
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London Globe
New Zealand
Department of Labor
Appetite of Birds from the Craftsman Summary
A New England man fed nestling robins worms to study their food intake. The young consumed food equal to their body weight plus 66 percent in a single day. If humans ate at the same rate, it would require about seventy pounds of beef and eight gallons of water daily.
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New England
La Follette Denied Endorsement by Taft Support
Kansas City Journal reports La Follette denies backing Taft and remains opposed to Roosevelt. The senator’s focus on his independent campaign consumes his time as the political row unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senater Lafollette
Taft
la Follette
Kansas City Journal
Night Escape from La Force Guards Sparked by a Soldier's Revenge
In besieged Paris a German prisoner Otto Maximillian faces death by hanging for espionage. Pierre Du Bois, a former Ardennes worker, wins a guard posting at La Force and helps Maximillian plan a breakout with a fellow sergeant. A night escape unfolds as the pair swap uniforms and slip past relieved guards to freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Boulevard Magas
Rue de Bercy
Victor Rameau
Jacques Carlier
National Guard
Pierre du Bois
The
Ardennes
Colonel de Breze
Pierre Dubois
Sedan
de Breze
la Force
Trochu
Otto Maximillian
Maximillian
Otto Maximilian
Martin
Rameau
Otto
Mr. Joubert
Serape
Satin
M. Joubert
Beys
Lease and Perkins on the stump in Roosevelts era
The Birmingham Age Herald notes Mary FE Lease is joined on the stump by George Perkins as a powerful political pairing. The item frames their joint appearance as a near party display with Lease presented as a strong reform voice alongside Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary FE
Lease
Roosevelt
George Perkins
Birmingham
Herld
Bull Moose pick for president urged by World quote
The New York World quotes the idea that if Hiram Johnson is as good a man as the colonel says he is, he should be the Bull Moose candidate for president rather than vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Johnson
Hiram
Bull Moose
New York World
Blame Game Baffles Stanley Says Roosevelt Attacks
Louisville Courier Journal notes Mr Stanley questions why he is blamed by Colonel Roosevelt and comments that any man who draws attention provokes the Bull Moose.
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Mr. Stanley
Colonel Roosevelt
Louisville Courier-Journal
Governor Wilson Demonstrates Calm Logic Over Oratory
The Chicago News notes Governor Wilson proves effective by using logical argument instead of agitation, showing that steady reasoning can prevail without dramatic theatrics.
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Wilson
Chicago News
Roosevelt spins bait with odd tactics in campaign drive
In a Knickerbocker Press item, Roosevelt is described using improvised methods as he campaigns, while Taft seeks votes with a bent pin. The piecePlayfully critiques campaign strategies and satire.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Knickerbocker Press
Sentry Passes Free After French Guard Deception
In a winter 1875 episode, Pierre Dubois and Julien Bizet slip past guards with a forged pass signed by Colonel de Breze to free in Paris and later reunite with Martin Esau and Otto Maximilian. De Breze recalls the escape from a Berlin theater and honors courage, planning to meet in Paris with M. Joubert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Joubert
Otto
Pierre Dubois
Julien Bizet
National Guard
de Breze
Berlin
Martin Esau
Otto Maximilian
Esau
Paris
Plaza theater opens second season delighting San Antonio
The Plaza theater began its winter season with capacity crowds and enthusiastic applause for a varied vaudeville lineup. Notable acts included Mario Malasso and Milo, Anna Krems er, Laughlin's dogs, Miss Charlotte Myers as a male impersonator, Eddie Heron and Madge Douglass in Jimmie Pinkerton's First Case, Ross Ames and Golet Rag Trio, Bernard and Roberts Cabby and the Fare, and the Bonenesette Troupe with Plazascope. Manager Spencer plans two bargain matinees weekly and the venue has been overhauled to sustain popular support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaza Theater
Plaza
Spencer
San Antonio
Paris
Mario Malasso
Milo
Anna Kremser
Laughlin
Charlotte Meyers
Eddie Heron
Madge Douglass
Jimmie Pinkerton
Ross, Ames and Golet
Casey Jones
Bernard and Roberts
Cabby
Bonenesette
Plazascope
Plaza Orchestra
William Zimmer
Colonel Wil Wake Up November 5
An item cites the St. Louis Globe Democrat quote that no agitator can fool all the people all the time, reflecting a public sentiment noted in a November 5 context. The brief excerpt underscores skepticism toward agitators in political discourse.
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Wil
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Must Be Getting Cold Feet
The Philadelphia Record notes the colonel labels opponents as bigots after shifting rhetoric. Critics say his language grows tame and less compelling as the election season proceeds.
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T. R
Philadelphia Record
Bucking the ice trust in a weighty quarrel
A Chicago Tribune anecdote recalls a man disputing an ice man over a fifty pound chunk. Using a one figure rule he measures cubic inches, calculates 1530 cubic inches, divides by 80 to reach 51 pounds, and the ice man trims a pound to reclaim the weight. The man shrugs at bucking the ice trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Ice Trust
Chicago Tribune
Crowd rallies behind Frank Clark in Florida bid
The Washington Chronicle reports Representative Frank Clark of Florida ran a lively renomination campaign across his district. He faced an opponent in joint debates, faced a telegram challenge, and recalled an early political crowd story as he drew support and attention throughout the state.
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Frank Clark
Florida
Clark
Washington Cor
New York World
Roosevelt Accuses Penrose in Inkfish Tactics Debate
The New York World reports Mr. Roosevelt accuses Senator Penrose of inkfish tactics in the controversy. Penrose has not yet excluded an 18,000 word letter, a feat described as needing cuttlefish to accomplish.
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Roosevelt
Senator Penrose
Penrose
New York World
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