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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1913
Page
4
The San Antonio Light reports total August circulation 606,248 with average daily evening edition 19,211 and Sunday edition 21,352. Net paid daily averages were 17,854 for the evening and 19,798 for the Sunday edition after deductions.
A Brownsville Sentinel column quotes a Houston Heights guard urging soldiers to perform their duty by doing the most possible harm to enemies while staying alive. It argues the aim is to live long enough to do more duty, as a dead soldier has no value to the nation.
The article reports William Jennings Bryan plans twelve one night stand appearances in Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia under the Chautauqua Association of Swarthmore Pa. It labels Bryan as top liner joining magicians jugglers and other professional entertainers in a traveling troupe tied to his salary concerns and public duties.
Washington dispatch says the new secretary of state will headline a touring show with lecturing and musical acts while handling duties in Washington. It questions the ethics of a cabinet officer trading public service for private lectures and money, noting President Wilson's support for Moore to remain as counsellor.
Newspapers report John Bassett Moore will remain counsellor at the State Department despite circulating rumors and calls for retirement amid a tense early Wilson administration. The piece notes Moore’s experience, Bryan’s influence, and observers’ views on diplomacy and leadership.
Opinion argues Washington misreads Mexican politics as Zamacona’s visit signals a chance Huerta will forgo the presidency. It claims Huerta plans to be candidate and predicts his continued leadership in Mexico City, while U S neutrality aids his position and harms the Constitutionalists. The piece warns the State Department may be self-deluded about any diplomatic victory.
Corpus Christi and Nueces counties approved bonds totaling 165000 for a bay crossing connecting the two counties. The automobile road will be shortened and become a commercial asset for Southwest Texas, reducing travel distance by avoiding Borden's ferry. The large majority signals local prosperity and progress.
The Denton Record and Chronicle argues Governor Colquitt cannot be held responsible for the Harlem state farm disaster where eight convicts suffocated and four escaped with injuries. It notes penitentiary issues under his administration and insists the governor could not have prevented the misfortunes, despite public blame.
The Grand Opera House presents Lyman H Howe travel films ending next week with hydro plane over land and sea. Seats are scarce as audiences await scenes from the French Alps to the Grand Canyon with synchronized voices and dramatic sea wreck imitations.
The fashion note describes a Paris couturier's dainty frock with a frill above the girdle in loose box pleats, a girdle bow for uplifted front, a three tier bordered tunic opening to reveal the under dress, and straps with bows holding the ensemble.
In a studio scene a clever cubist or futurist style is captured with inventive photography by Mr Howe. A notable piano performance enhances the program though the musician’s name does not appear on the program.
Observant Citizen recounts a young woman in all white inviting lessons from manager Will H. Symons. He demonstrates clubs from driver to putter while she gleefully questions use and shows keen interest in golf. The piece ends noting Philadelphia's wealthy Penfield and Widener families.
Howe's pictures are a revelation of the wonders of modern photography and will charm listeners even those who do not usually admire still travel.
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