San Antonio Light August Circulation Figures
The San Antonio Light lists August circulation totals totaling 623,171 in overall daily and weekly figures with averages and breakdowns for paid daily, exchanges, free copies, and returns. Harvey L. Steele certifies the figures as verified, sworn before Notary John J. Wahl in San Antonio on September x, 1911.
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Chancellor Day Again Sparks Debate On Wealth Rights
The editorial criticizes Chancellor James R Day of Syracuse University for defending unlimited wealth and questions if a government may limit earnings. It argues individuals have rights to run and jump, but society may restrain actions that harm others, urging careful, collective consideration of wealth limits.
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James R. Day
Syracuse University
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United Voice
Judge Grosscup Signals Resignation Threat Amid Charges
Judge Peter Stenger Grosscup of the U S Circuit Court of Appeals at Chicago hints at resignation then defers until charges are published. He and longtime clerk Marshall Sampsell are linked to receiverships, sparking questions about appointments and possible conflicts of interest.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
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Sampsell
Chicago
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Rockefeller’s fortune and the scope of money explained
The article muses on large sums such as a million or a thousand million dollars and how to grasp their scale. It uses the image of Rockefeller to illustrate that vast wealth challenges comprehension and invites reflection on financial vastness and personal ownership.
Last Yana Indian Taken Into UC Custody
The University of California has taken into custody the last of the Yana tribe and will likely hold him in captivity until death. The Yana people once thrived in California before gold seekers arrived, but their numbers plummeted afterward, remaining around 3000 as late as 1864.
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University of California
California
The Last Wild Indian Curiosity at a University
A historical account recalls frontier massacres of Native Americans after gold discoveries. Only one elderly survivor remained, captured and cataloged by a university as a curiosity. The piece laments the fading of the Indigenous presence as civilization asserts ownership.
A Wyoming man's fifty mile act of piety and aid
Mr Ray W Schenk of Wyoming carried a sister in law fifty miles to obtain medical aid. The act, framed as primeval devotion, contrasts with modern ambulance haste and is cited as a social good and exemplum of selfless humanity.
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Ray W. Schenk
Wyoming
Shakespeare
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Regulation of Capital Case Stems From Tariff Tone
All combinations of capital are to be regulated, we are told. If the regulation is to have an effect similar to the tariff revision, they'd do well to let 'em alone.
Taft Efforts Highlighted Amid Persistent Challenges
Despite ongoing difficulties, Taft remains committed to pursuing policy aims and addressing critics. Supporters note determined work across initiatives while opponents question effectiveness and outcomes.
Auto Passed San Pedro at 23 Miles Per Hour
Four minutes past 5 yesterday afternoon an automobile was observed on San Pedro Avenue at a speed just under 23 miles per hour.
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San Pedro Avenue
Seismic Readings Linked to Canada Reciprocity Action
The Washington seismograph recorded a heavy shock Thursday night, interpreted as the reflex of Canada's reciprocity move rather than a local event, linking the tremor to international policy action rather than domestic occurrence.
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Washington
Canada
State charters first concern for refrigerated air
The state has chartered its first company to produce refrigerated air while a rival maker of the opposite article continues without a charter or permit, defying open protest and operating in apparent disregard of regulations.
Kansas City man finds waste fiber can make artificial lumber
A Kansas City man notes that 57 percent waste paper 22 percent straw 5 percent jute and 16 percent wood fiber can form artificial lumber. The writing compares this to Texas political traits 57 percent guff 22 percent egotism 5 percent ability 16 percent nerve in creating a successful senatorial timber.
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Kansas City
Texas
The Fascinating Widow at Liberty theater review
Frances L. Garside reviews Julian Eltinge in The Fascinating Widow. The piece notes the familiar cross dressing plot, jokes, costumes, and songs, praising Eltinge’s transformatory performance and the show’s tuneful numbers and audience appeal. The writer hints at broader appeal of men dressing as women.
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Frances L. Garside
Julian Eltinge
Liberty Theater
Eltinge
Uncle Joe On The Lines In A Golf Confession
The Philadelphia Record criticizes Mr. Cannon for his public admission of enjoying golf, noting his shifted stance and thanking him for revealing a harmless lapse. The piece recalls past views on golf as foreign and frivolous, contrasting it with baseball as the national pastime.
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Philadelphia Record
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Congressman Weeks
Massachusetts
Banister Nighthouse Preparations Before Bed
A Brooklyn Eagle comic exchange shows a couple scolding a partner for lengthy preparations at home. The wife lists tasks from window tucking to gas smell checks while the husband answers yes to each point. The humor centers on the man’s persistent, repetitive compliance before bedtime.
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Clarence
Brooklyn Eagle
Letters to the Light Signatures Required for Publication
The notice states letters intended for publication must be signed and anonymous submissions will be ignored. It notes that publishing a letter does not imply the paper endorses the writer's policy.
Early closing of Saturday store hours urged by clerk
A writer appeals for near universal Saturday closing citing tired clerks and shoppers who mostly browse by night. He recalls one firm already closing at 1 pm, notes economic and health benefits, and warns of the impact on workers and mothers. He asks readers to consider the justice toward clerks and continues the campaign.
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Pancoast & Son
California
San Antonio
Texas
Court of Conscience and Humanity
Mercantile Moving Pictures
Up-to-Date Verse by James W. M'Gee Reflects on Summer Hiatus
The speaker returns to town after four months away and relishes annual rest amid banners crowning his reign. He boasts of a scandal-free family record and a stable life, contrasting coastal clams and oysters with the duties of being the central figure in town.
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James W. M’gee
Public appeals to press aid in securing justice
The speaker thanks the press for its assistance and urges continued public support to sense of justice, expressing respect and reliance on public backing.
Rules for Women With Money Warn of Investment Dangers
A Chicago News note cites the October Woman's Home Companion listing ten guidelines for women investors. It cautions that modest 6 percent returns are safer than high yields, warns against heavily advertised securities, stresses consulting experts, and advises avoiding hurried decisions.
Goat Trouble Sparks Threat of Police Action
A police sergeant warns Mr So and So at No 411 to restrain his goat after it damages flowers and laundry. The neighborhood reports the animal eats flowers and even tin plant cans, while an unrelated scene describes Ephraim the fisherman joking about tending Liza at the washtub.
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Russell
Salado
Ephraim
Liza
Yassah
Plutarch as Lamp of Letters in a Chicago Post Tribute
The article praises Mr. Plutarch as a renowned writer of his era likening him to Elbert Hubbard. It notes prolific output and popular visits to famous houses, mocks book agents, and compares his Lives to Dante Milton works. It concludes he would be a fine editor for a congressional directory.
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Chicago Post
Plutarch
Murat Halstead
Elbert Hubbard
Milton
Congressional Directory
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