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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1911
Page
8
The Beattie case shows twelve jurors from a rural Virginia district kneeling in prayer before delivering a death sentence for Henry Clay Beattie after weighing evidence for fifty eight minutes. Their measured conscience framed a condemnation based on Beattie’s relation to the murdered wife, not murder itself.
The piece laments Russian plans to curtail Finland’s diet and fold the republic into the empire. It warns that annexation destroys language and culture, threatens freedom and civilization, and decries race and imperial domination. It questions the morality of land grabs and future global self determination.
Beattie contrasts twelve jurors with farmers who fail to understand. The twelve men know their duty to their wives and daughters, to justice and righteousness, and to God. Virginia shows a man shamed the state but also twelve men who honor their country.
Rough new pavements laid a month ago on Navarro street are already hollowed and uneven. The street department offers no quick remedy as surface damage spreads, alarming residents and commuters.
The article argues against lime and current stone paving as mud forming and dusty, criticizes asphalt for softening in heat, and recommends brick for durability and smoothness. It cites Indianapolis race course builders choosing brick as best for heavy traffic and climate, noting brick is clean, long lasting, and cost effective. It ends with a quip about the undulating glide and the hobble skirt.
The passage notes a reference to a foreign phrase blamed on Nebuchadnezzar era and mentions a figure Bailey needing Daniel to translate. It also hints at political maneuvering with initiative recall themes and remarks on Alpine’s gold mine attracting press attention as a possible focus for a new company.
Citizens seek relief from a looming danger of being run into the gulf next year while noting the notoriety caused by their pictures in the Rogue's Gallery for a new $50,000 Washington home.
The report notes thrips injuring the Laredo district onion crop amid anxious talk of Texas independence and looming separation. The piece frames the pest issue within a broader sense of national peril and calls for any possible tear producing material to be gathered or imported.
London telegraph Paris letter predicts a superb 1911 vintage. Heat accelerates grape ripening and insects decline. Burgundy and Bordeaux wines expected to surpass average quality, with champagne quality rising and the south's ordinary wine said to rival luxury vintages.
The piece defends Noah and the ark story against skeptics, noting his long, hard labor building the boat on dry land while critics mocked him. It ends with a punchline that the detractors faced their comeuppance, as in history no less.
A satirical meditation on a wife’s influence in financing a grand building. The narrator muses on fashion, domestic authority, and the power to shape plans, bids, and contracts through confidence and control of purse strings. The piece ends with prideful shifts toward leasing and publicity.
The Houston Post notes Joseph W Bailey retires from future senatorial bids. It praises his public service, steadfast honesty, energy, patriotism, and loyalty to Texans and the nation in supporting democracy.
The passage rejects hero worship of a single man as unworthy while acknowledging others’ capable service. It recalls esteem for faithful public duty without elevating any individual to exclusive honors.
The Austin Statesman notes that the speaker attributes his senate departure to a lack of desire to face the people again, while enemies may claim defeat forced him out. The piece emphasizes disbelief in the prejudice claim and frames the withdrawal as a personal choice rather than pressure from opponents.
The Dallas News suggests he acted from two aims. One to rid the state of the blighting strife he caused. The other a reluctance to serve a people who had lost substantial confidence in him.
Editorials from El Paso Herald and Austin Tribune argue Bailey’s voluntary retirement ends factional strains in Texas politics. They say his departure cures nationally visible dissension and honors his long service despite waning support at home and in Washington.
The Waco Times Herald notes Bailey’s strong self belief in overcoming obstacles and retaining his seat, contrasting with expectations that he might lose to a single challenger pushing tariff reform.
The Dallas Times Herald lauds Bailey as the most eloquent Texan in Congress and better known globally than any other Texan. It notes he has been twice vindicated by the Texas legislature and repeatedly upheld by Texas voters.
A reader complains that timid motormen delay downtown trips while veteran drivers keep schedules. A Salvation Army scene at Alamo Plaza reveals a soldier’s gold coin misperception during a drum fundraiser, prompting reflections on public awareness and intentions.
A Washington Star cartoon quotes an elaborate logician arguing cheap sugar will boost confectionery and ruin teeth, forcing a shift to simpler foods, in a satirical take on the cost of living.
A Chicago News item notes Andrew Carnegie facing hesitation in a public dispute with Dr. Pearson over a hypothetical game of give away. The piece frames the feud as a test of nerve and public image.
Secretary Wilson remarks that Dr Wiley did not disclose all information and suggests gratitude for the omission. The Charleston News and Courier records the exchange as a pointed comment on the public dispute.
The Philadelphia chief of police says residents are heavy users of drugs, drawing attention to narcotics in the city as reported by the Louisville Courier Journal.
A Baltimore Sun remark notes Mr. Bryan begins with a firm stance to reshape the nation to his preferences, signaling a determined and sweeping political approach aimed at aligning national policy with his views.
A Boston Transcript remark notes that while Cy Young can be beaten at the plate, his enduring impact lives in the hearts of his countrymen, praising his pitching prowess and influence.
A Baltimore Sun note emphasizes the main ingredient matters more than the maraschino cherry, with the essential components clearly present in the recipe.
The 82 year old Senator Shelby M Cullom announces re election bid in Illinois. He expresses optimism about gains and opportunities expected in the next six years.
A Washington Post remark notes that in the hour long conference between former Senator Aldrich and J P Morgan the baseball situation was probably touched on casually and not discussed in detail.
A Chicago Tribune line notes Mr. Bryan’s nightly dreams present evolving objections to Governor Harmon as a presidential candidate. The quip frames Bryan’s method as shifting, reflecting ongoing political critique.
The Kansas City Star notes it is taken for granted President Taft will refrain from political maneuvering during his upcoming western tour next month.
The Washington Star notes many U S presidents attract scrutiny while the New York World warns Taft may encounter a hostile reception in insurgent states as his tour shifts to a warpath and mobilization.
The latest Smart Set bride-to-be in New York has collected in advances, reported by the Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Baltimore Sun notes a sharp backlash surrounding a recent recall effort, highlighting intense public and political scrutiny as proponents and opponents clash. Key figures and organizations cited include national commentators and watchdog groups intensifying the discussion.
A poem describes a world wide famous minister visiting a small town to sermonize. The narrator contrasts the preacher with local pastors, praising humility, compassion, and spiritual guidance while condemning lavish, fame seeking speakers. The work mocks prominent figures who lecture for money compared to the local pastor’s devoted service.
A letter from a west coast ex-Brooklynite criticizes Colonel Green’s view on marrying a cook, praising New York women for their charm while noting the writer earns a living from a ten-acre orchard and wishes him well. The piece suggests some hope for the colonel.
A man who inherited property explains the tough item to dispose of is a wooden bedstead. He notes four posters or ornery styles sell best but many families refuse and even the Salvation Army declined available wood.
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