San Antonio Light circulation statement for August 1911
Harvey L. Steele, circulation manager, certifies the August 1911 circulation totals for the San Antonio Light. The document lists daily paid and average circulation, exchanges, spoils, and returns, with sworn notarization by John J. Wahl on September 1, 1911.
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Esciaitaienet
Pais Retess I
Harvey L. Steele
The
San Antonio Light
John J. Wahl
San Antonio
John J. WA
Notary Public
Bexar Co
Tex
Loss of La Liberte and French Navy Dangers Cited
The article reviews repeated French naval disasters, noting that in four years two first class battleships were lost to magazine explosions and more ships and many lives were lost. A 1907 commission blamed neglect of naval construction, friction in the navy department, and the risky use of interior wood and inflammables. It laments continued failures and questions the fleet's future.
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Jena
Navy Department
Fingy Conners Departs From New York Democrats
William J. Conners known as Fingy, Buffalo businessman and former New York State Central Committee chairman, resigns from the Democratic Party after defeat by a younger leadership. He recalls his rise from grain shovel to prominence, notes politics are a young man’s game, and says he will focus on business and poultry raising.
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State of
New York
Fingy” Conners
William J. Conners
Mr. Conners
Conners
Buffalo
New York State Central Committee
Kipling attacks the United States over reciprocity and colonial history
The piece argues Rudyard Kipling misreads history and economics in critiques of Canada US reciprocity. It contends the colonies contributed equally to England’s wartime success, defends American courage, and mocks Kipling’s political poetry as flawed. It questions Kipling’s grudging stance toward American-Canadian independence.
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Rudyard Kipling
Canada
United States
England
Kipling
France
Mr. Kipling
Rudyard
France's navy blamed for Liberte disaster and explosive choices
An analysis argues the Liberte wreck stemmed from France clinging to nitro cellular explosives while other navies favor picrid acid compounds. It contends nitro cellular powders are unstable and prone to detonation with heat, suggesting the French navy may reform to align with global standards to avoid future calamities.
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Iberte
Provence
France
Navy Department
Conners Dismisses Political Hype With Plain Talk
In a blunt aside the speaker says you can never depend on anyone. Mr Fingy Conners, noted for avoiding politics, claims he has “went itty way,” resisting campaign talk and urging practical judgment.
First One Post Then Another Hits Austin Crickets
Two political events drew attention in Austin as supporters demanded action, but public outcry failed to secure an adjournment. The session continued despite protests and calls for delay, highlighting ongoing clashes over legislative strategy and timing.
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Austin
Breakfast prices edge lower as summer fades
As summer ends, breakfast staples ease in price while straw hats are being discarded. Local market trends show modest declines in morning meal costs, reflecting cooler days and shifting consumer choices.
San Antonio Headlines Spark City Quips Across Papers
A collage of jokes and quotes from San Antonio papers lampoons local life. Excerpts note crashes, money, divorce, fires, and the mayor, reflecting a string of city jokes and observations across multiple Texas newspapers.
Disease and Its Cure By Eddy Woelff
The article stresses water's central role in health noting that the body is largely water and requires constant replenishment. It explains how water supports digestion and detoxification, warns about germ exposure through drinking water, and advises boiling water during epidemics while permitting mineral-rich water. It advocates drinking several quarts daily and flooding the system to prevent disease.
The Highest Railway Around the World
The article notes the Central railway of Peru as the highest world line with rails at 18 865 feet above sea level. It details Ticlio as the world’s highest station at 15 665 feet, 67 tunnels and numerous bridges along the route, and mentions the Antofagasta to La Paz line as the next highest with Collahuasi at 15 800 feet.
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New York
Central Railway of
Peru
Ticlio
Callao
Antofagasta
Chile
Oruru
la Paz
Bolivia
Collahuasi
Quincy Villagers Battle Fire After Storm Sparks Wires Cut
After a heavy thunderstorm the village of Quincy suffered a house fire in every electric lighted home. Fire spread rapidly until residents used rifle fire to sever wires and cut connections, halting further ignition.
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Quincy
le Petit
Up-to-Date Verse and the Umbrella Question
A satirical poem laments gun rights restrictions for men while noting women may openly carry umbrellas. The speaker compares self defense with a brassiere of fear and humor, questioning why women may possess a deadly umbrella while men cannot own protective weapons. Names Grace Kate Stella appear as attackers or inspirations, highlighting gendered perceptions of danger.
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Chester Firking
Maude
Mame
Bila
Grace
Kate
Stella
How to decipher coins from heated test
A numismatist helps a visitor read a worn coin by heating it on a coal shovel until red hot. The technique reveals the obverse date 1794 and the reverse inscription United States of America present, a method said to reveal legible details even when worn.
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United States of America
Politeness Costs Nothing Says Telephone Company Manager
A New Orleans States article notes a Cleveland Telephone Company manager who removed please from service language to speed calls. He admits the plan failed, restoring please after realizing time saved was not worth the loss of courtesy. He argues a moment of politeness costs nothing and benefits service and customers.
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New Orleans
Geleveland Telephone Company
Texas conference punts on cost of living study
The Christian Science Monitor notes the Texas conference for studying high living costs has chosen to send the question to a nationwide assembly, implying Texas let slip a significant opportunity to address the issue. The move signals a broader effort beyond state lines to uncover causes and potential remedies.
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Texas Conference
Texas
Christian Science Monitor
Kipling lovers split on Kipling legacy in America
Critics doubt Rudyard Kipling’s ideals as admirers in America question whether he is pandering for titles. A Missouri case notes Champ Clark as a top statesman, with Willis predicting a future job if Clark wins. The Gotch gubernatorial bid in Iowa lags behind La Follette’s presidential surge, per editorials.
King George Birthday Greeting Cited by Indianapolis News
A brief note echoes a birthday greeting to Mr Taft from King George and suggests the king remembers such occasions better than most. The item reflects press commentary and nostalgic tone from early 20th century newspapers.
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King George
Mr. Taft
Indianapolis News
Bailey Pleases Many In Texas Boston Transcript
A note reports Bailey winning broad approval across several senators in Texas, as covered by the Texas Boston Transcript. The item notes Bailey’s approach or stance attracting wide support among lawmakers.
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Bailey
Texas
Boston Transcript
Who the Dickens Is Ballinger
A brief World magazine query asks who Ballinger is and whether he wired congratulations to McCabe, signaling intrigue over high politics and personal connections.
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Dickens
Ballinger
McCabe
New York World
The Chinese Incense Sticks and Their Varying Value
The Cincinnati Enquirer outlines Chinese incense sticks or punk sticks made from elm bark. It explains production in North China, pricing in China and the United States, and notes Tibetan incense for imperial court use. The piece details costs, quality tiers, and a belief about the smoke rising against wind with genuine Tibetan incense.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
China
North
Imperial Court
Rumor as a force in crowds and armies
An exploration of how rumor spreads through groups from Fort Sam Houston to city police. A private discusses premonition like whispers among soldiers. a letter from Montgomery to Chief Newnam recounts a found metal check and a taunting promise to reward a prohibitionist. The tale ends with a San Antonio pro vowing to take a joke on the Alabama man.
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San Antonio
Houston Post
Fort Sam
Houston
R.ecenr
Frank Newnam
EK. C. Hannon
Montgomery
Ala
San Antono
Texas
Ala‘ Bamae
Fortune left to charities shocks two gentlemen on bus
Two elderly men ride a Huclid avenue car reading a Cleveland Plain Dealer notice about Mr By dying last week leaving his fortune to charitable enterprises. One of the men, a pastor, learns he himself receives $10,000. The other exclaims blessings on the generous act, while the lawyer nonchalantly confirms the bequest.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Worlds Potato Crop Grows Across Europe
The potato crop is centered in Europe where it serves as animal and human food. European acreage exceeds 30 million, mainly in Russia, Germany and France. Russia grows about 10 million, Germany around 0 million, and France 4 million. European yield nears 4.5 billion bushels annually.
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Europe
Russia
Germany
France
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GHT Publishing Co., Pubs
Charles 8
Diehl
Harrison L. Beach
S. C
LA Liberte
Freedom
Spain
Santone
Beaumont
San
Mexico
San Angelo
Beaumont Enterprise
Eddy. Woelff
From
the New York Press
America
América
Kansas City
Willis
Champ Clark
Champ
Milwaukee Sentinel
Iowa
Denver Republican
Nevada
Washington Star
Jim Hill
Montreal Star
Dagrazy
Weta
Kansas
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