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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
2
Sidewalk movement urged to clean San Antonio streets
An editorial calls San Antonio to build organized sidewalks across districts, citing Dallas progress under a sidewalk inspector. It notes Commerce street work, hopes for a complete system before a reunion, and urges blanket residential sidewalk improvements to raise property values and curb neglect by property owners. The piece also questions political campaigning methods and public speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Dallas
Dallas News
Dalton
Commeres Street
Commerce Street
Hiks
Malo
Commerce
Central Railway
Lamar
Iate
Supreme Court rail rate ruling misunderstood abroad
The piece argues a misreading of the United States Supreme Court decision in the Antitrust and North Carolina rate cases. It states the court did not deny states the right to regulate railroad rates nor abridge state court authority, countering claims that the decision wipes out state regulatory power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Salse United States
North Carolina
Ginte
Federal court authority over state cases in vigilantism context
Analysis notes that when a state enactment appears to violate the federal constitution a federal court may assume jurisdiction and halt state court actions until it rules. The report praises a good detective effort by Sheriff Wig Smith regarding a burglary case and mentions gun-lobby politics and remarks on women candidates for a Dallas school board race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainge
Dallis
Uty
Railroads Earnings Report Shows 1907 Surplus and Ratios
Interstate Commerce Commission figures record 894 railroads grossing 2 085 913 002 in year ending June 29 1907 with passenger 688 980 991 freight 1 826 209 111 and miscellaneous 75 722 970. Operating costs 1 746 997 122 yield a 67.52 percent expense ratio. 1908 ratio 68.08 percent. Net earnings per mile in 1907 cited alongside 1906 comparisons. Also notes local political wrangles and a New Jersey woman's suicide tied to a pet dog death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Too Much For The Editor Mehurae Tex Town Unity
A fragmented piece condemns local editors for failing to spur civic action. It argues citizens must unite and actively boost the town, noting editors cannot single handedly lift growth. The text laments reliance on one person and warns against cranky critics when effort is lacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehurae
Tex
Jy Fr
Cactus Center’s Candidate Named for National Campaign
A Denver Republican piece from Cactus Center teases a local candidate who could energize the national race. The write up promises a bold, showy figure who can appeal in cowboy attire while boasting a tariff stance and strong support for western interests, aiming to stampede the convention with a standout contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Republican
Cactus
Shawn
The Passing Throng The Art of Breathing in Health
A physical culturist urges San Antonio readers to learn deep breathing for health. He claims two thirds lack proper breath and urges patient, trained practice from head to fingertips to gain true benefits and comfort from fresh air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Timon
Yin
Two Dogs And A Man On Houston Street Bridge
A man and two dogs, a shepherd and a fox terrier, drew a large crowd on the Houston Street bridge beside the San Antonio River yesterday afternoon. The warm day had the dogs in water, eager for sticks thrown by the man, who finally tired of the sport as the dogs continued to beg for another chase even after the crowd dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Houston Streat Bridge
Hla Ormter
Stitl
San Antonio 21 Years Ago Light April 6 1887
Public school children receive a holiday Friday and Saturday to attend the Stengerfest. San Antonio club directors meet and approve new bylaws. Marriage licenses issued to Ludwig Schultze and Altay Kiecke, and J. McMillian and Rebecca Smith. Horace Wambold shot and killed at San Angelo by a U S deputy marshal. Austin Chess Club to visit San Antonio for the SAenzerfest with a likely series against Incl Chess. Third Artillery from Fort Sant Houston to Corpus Christi in May for sea target practice. Your health depends on the caution of your blood. Keep it pure with Hood's Saraparita.
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Stengerfert
San Antonio
Ludwig Schultze
Altay Kiecke
J. McMillian
Resbecca Smith
NeWelus
Horace Wambold
San Angelo
United States
Austin Chess Club
Sag Antailo
Gamro
Fort Sant Houston
Corpus Chrinvi
Lone Star State items from Seguin to El Paso
Regional Texas notes cover April 6 developments including the Central West Texas Association meeting at Haskitt with an expected crowd, Seguin credit committee updates on new warehouses, and a Seguin-area talk urging more storage facilities amid weather losses. Reports include a theft charge at New Braunfels bank, a wife’s throat-cut incident near Skidmore, a scholastic honor at Georgetown, and local obituaries in Lookout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskitt
Stamforys
Tex
West Lexus Association of Col. Mleretal Elysis WI
Haskit
Obscure 19th Century Poets and War Remembrances
April 6 history note recalls Laura de waves as a parodic poetry subject, with Wordsworth erased by qbeuy and Mutante of England. Obsequies at Arlington honor soldiers who died in Cuba and Porto Rico in 1907. Death notices include Dr William Henry Thummond of Canada, 3855 birth in Ontario. Astronomical events: tonight and tomorrow morning, sun rising times and lunar phase noted.
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Laura de Waves
Pe Frines
Wordsworth
Mutante
England
Arlington Cemetery
Solders
Cuba
Porta Reo
Wiliam Henry Thummond
Cobalt
Ont
Tommy Todd meets Uncle Jack in a rambled letter scene
A fragmented reminiscence scene centers on Tommy Todd writing to Uncle Jack. The garbled text blends childhood dialogue, drawings, and stray phrases, hinting at a visit, schooling, and family chatter with unclear sequence and emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Todd
Jack
Wex Jones
Flowers Bloom in Texas Countryside Color and Charm
The piece praises Texas wildflowers near Kerrville and Beene, describing lupins, verbenas, blue bonnets, and phlox along hills and fields. It notes children collecting blooms, the influence of Roemer’s botanical works, and the five pointed flowers matching the Lone Star symbol against Texas blue skies.
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Texas
Beeme
Kerrylle
Jales
Iinila
Tugug
Ana Imon
Roemer
Garmin
Fatherland
University of Texas
Sheriff Candidates Named in Bexar County Race
The Light announces multiple nominees for Sheriff of Bexar County pending Democratic primary action. Candidates listed include B. D. Lindsey W. T. Goforth James McClankey Chas. F. Stevens Bre H. Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Lzved
Bre H. Lancaster
Sherif
Vivian E. Hamilton Announces Candidacy for County Clerk
The Light reports Vivian E. Hamilton is authorized to announce her candidacy for County Clerk, subject to Democratic primaries, signaling her bid to lead the county clerk office.
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B. D. Lindsey
Bexar County
Vivian E. Hamilton
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