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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1912
Page
6
The San Antonio Light announces its affiliation and history with The San Antonio Gazette and related publications. Editors Harrison F. P. Beach oversee operations as the paper remains a AP wire service partner and a second class mail matter in San Antonio.
An unsigned colonial-era critique argues Americans lack global pride as a Sunday story details alleged attacks on Americans in Mexico. It claims Britain protects its subjects while Americans face mockery and violence, citing Tampico and other incidents to illustrate supposed U.S. national humiliation.
A man named William Ngli antza discovers a large pocketbook in New York and is chased by about a dozen wouldbe claimants. He holds the bag aloft to protect it, but a mob robs him of his own pocketbook, watch, jewelry, matches, and tobacco before police restore order. The pocketbook held $2.82 and dress samples.
The Havana Post edited by Ed ward F O'Brien criticizes the U S presidential campaign as tame and denatured. It notes Roosevelt avoids personal epithets, Wilson praises the progressive program, and argues no sharp clash will emerge between Roosevelt and Wilson or the Democratic platform.
The piece argues the United States makes no effort to protect Mexicans and instead proclaims inability to guard them. It claims Mexicans despise the U S as a nation, not its people, due to Washington’s conduct. It asserts Texans earn respect from Mexicans, while government failures erode trust in the United States.
A nasal sniff led to a man being taken to the police station where he was exhausted and nearly unable to pronounce his own name. The account warns that honesty should be modest and not shouted about, noting that New York does not understand such claims to honesty.
Secretary of the Navy George von L Meyer cites World’s Work figures showing improved training and efficiency after scientific management. He notes men matched to tasks, stopwatch speed training, and harsh weather practice, with hits rising from 3 percent in 1898 to about 331 1 3 percent at 10 000 yards in recent tests.
On the Yunnan frontier after a long stay the relief column arrives. Captain Vincent and Lieutenant Caral gamble away Vincent's savings in a tense card game. Caral finalizes a calculated even bet, sparing the captain from ruin as he wins back the funds and a future chance to marry.
The October American Magazine features an investigation into steel industry working conditions by United States Steel Corporation and remedies implemented. It includes profiles on Charles B Towns and Dr. Henry Van Dyke, plus pieces on baseball physics, stage life, and Ida Tarbell. Myrtle Reed's The White Shield is reviewed and praised by a bank official.
A farmer Countessel favors publishing the facts and financial figures while keeping candidates' personal opinions secret, arguing for publicity in campaigns. The Washington Star quotes this stance on transparency and neutrality in political reporting.
Aransas Pass letters, signed by H. Brooks, thank the newspaper for interest and just reports on the port opening celebration held September 7 through 12, noting the press influence on harbor development.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes New Orleans votes 23 900 to 2119 to adopt the commission plan with initiative and referendum. The system places executive power in a mayor and four commissioners overseeing departments from public works to health and finance, with open meetings and public oversight. The change follows Galveston and Des Moines models, with Oakland previously largest to adopt the form. King George patents a store open grate device for single room heating and cooking.
A regular holiday crowd gathered at the post office window when a young woman carried two six week old infants slung asleep on each arm. The crowd watched as she named Ruth and Ruby and tried to tell them apart while she spoke with a police officer on the corner.
Washington Post reports Secretary James Wilson will bar absinthe from the United States after October 1 1912 under the food and drugs act. The ruling blocks importation from nations restricting sales and enforces interstate bans. Kansas City labs note little use and wholesalers welcome the slow selling, high duty liquor.
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