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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
2
Story promises enthralling modern fiction rivaling The Master Oofiniunl while readers are urged to order from The Light. Mentions wage strikes by 250000 miners and an Arkansas senator Jeff Davis in a street fight with a horse pistol. Also notes Carrizn Spries Favelin editor and Cotton crop outlook.
In a scrambled political column, gossip assigns hope and fear to Roosevelt Taft and Bryan era figures. The piece cites Bimberg the Button Man as predicting Roosevelt for the Republican nomination, with Taft for VP, and warns of party factions, delegates and “favorite sons.” It notes rumors of cross-border sects and bankers in Pittsburgh weighing egg storage loans, amid uproar over nominating strategies.
An excerpt from a new serial, credited to Edger Jepsin, launches in The Light edition. The piece promises satire and lively tone, aiming to captivate readers with a unique blend of humor and fiction as it unfolds weekly.
Tribute to Sam McGary, longtime editor and proprietor of the Beaumont Daily Chronicle, who died yesterday at his Beaumont home. A native Texan and fearless editor, he championed righteousness and civic morality, stood for the right, and fought for Texas progress and people, leaving few faults behind.
A Worcester Telegram query notes the New York Sun predicted the president’s forthcoming message and speculates on why Wall Street rose prices in advance. It argues stocks were pushed up while large sales of shares occurred prior to the anticipated policy revealed to the public.
The Boston Transcript quotes Governor Stokes of New Jersey saying the greatest calamity is the practical destruction of the democratic party and its disciplined organization failing to adhere to principles and aims. He argues strong and intelligent opposition is a public safeguard.
Returning is a report from The Churchman Woideopal praising Andover for shedding old orthodoxy era segregation. The century old institution now moves toward the heart of New England’s academic thought near social issues and economic life, signaling a healthful shift.
A quirky note from the Gusgool Telegraph highlights a novel spring hat designed to be worn upside down, sideways, or backwards. The adaptable headpiece claims to suit any style, attracting curious readers and fashion watchers.
In a Chicago Reward Herald item, a curious note recalls a year after marriage when a radiant halo above the husband’s head vanished completely, leaving a puzzling mystery about the couple and the strange omen.
An illustrated blurb promotes Rupert Hughes story Immortal Youth about an artist who forgot a woman’s beauty and a model, paired with captions of a scrubwoman and a fashionably dressed elderly man. The piece invites readers to buy this week’s issue.
Uncle Sam will be well represented as Fort Sam Houston soldiers perform daily from 4 PM to 4 PM in a military tournament near the carnival attractions. The post commandant secures sections of artillery cavalry and infantry with a military band under Musical Director Frank O Connor. The program includes artillery action, infantry tactics, horsemanship, rough riding, cavalry charges, and rescuing wounded. An army acrobat troupe with Lozette Spray and Mme Ricardo performs alongside the army unit.
A large bar silver shipment, valued at about 30010, moved from Mexico through Southern Pacific toward New York and London. It was handled by Wells Fargo Express, from C P Diaz, with 44 bars weighing 72 pounds each. About 1000 went to New York for Mastland Coppell Co., the rest to London City Medium Bank, London. No armed guard, crowds watched as bars were unloaded in a dim area.
The Ure department fought a fire at Tear of Kiobassa's grocery on Houston and Navarro streets at 3:30 pm with damage described as small. The San Antonio Singing and Social club elected officers Fred Braden president Gus Schneider secretary Max Schultze treasurer Ed Hayer sergeant at arms W Heberer vice president and adopted new bylaws. Ladies at the opera house wore head dresses. Juvenile party hosted by Edwin Paschal noted with compliments.
April 3 marks the birth of Washington Irving and Carl Vogel and notes the death of French writer Bertrand. Astronomical events include sunset at 6 29, sunrise at 5 34, moon conjunctions with Venus and Mars, and a planet alignment near dawn.
A woman laments price hikes in cotton goods, noting she paid 20 cents per yard instead of 10 to 12, and questions how cotton prices rise despite U.S. production. She recalls the thread trust impact and compares textiles unfavorably to linen or silk.
A reader testimonial extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for various ailments from eczema to loss of appetite and fatigue. The ad asserts the medicine purifies blood, restores appetite, and promotes overall wellbeing, claiming long term use without finding a better spring remedy. It cites John Fleming of Campbellton, N. S. as praise and warns of different delivery forms and multi dose options.
Audit at As and M college in Texas examines treasurer’s books and costing methods. A panel led by Judge T J Rowell meets to oversee the year’s regular audit as detailed in the report.
A two year old boy of J W Townsend is run over by a buggy but will recover. Kathleen Ballou, age unlisted, injured falling from a doorstep with a fracture. A stray column promotes cleanliness in food products and advertises College Kitchen Mackay building with a note on dining.
Washington from April 3 reveals Austim district Rep Burleson defends Senator Bailey amid attacks. He says he will not conceal his views and authorizes disclosure, aims to avoid public conflict in Texas politics. Travel plans by Sealy, Mallory, and others to Mexico City are noted.
Special to a The Tight Weatherford Tax April 3. By Cason convicted of killing Jeff Me Lemore near here in January, 197. Yesterday was sentenced to hang May 22 by Judge Patterson. Cason appears contented by the sentence.
City council committee on a new cab and carriage rate schedule met Saturday afternoon. Alder man Ray Lambert chaired the session, urging readjustment after noting current prices and the need to obtain figures from other cities. The proposed ordinance will not be sent to the council until those data are collected.
The speaker muses on success in stock gambling, saying success means paying for what you do not receive with money you lack, and a physician, Dr. E. C. Glavin, has moved to a new full floor at Contay building in Alamo Plaza.
The Light announces candidates for sheriff of Bexar County subject to Democratic primary actions. Listed are B. D. Lindsey W. J. Goforth Ames McCloskey Chas. F. Stevens and Fred H. Lancaster with eligibility dependent on future primaries.
The Light authorizes the announcement of Vivien EB Hamilton as a candidate for County Clerk pending actions of the Democratic primaries.
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