Political notes on tariffs and campaigns
A fragmentary editorial remarks on tariff debates and protection interests delaying reductions. It mentions Gov. Campbell, Baileyites, antis, and Congress Republicans resisting presidential bills, plus speculation on Bill McDonald and Mr. Bryan. It also notes Minnie L. Hudspeth as a Kerr county candidate and counties lacking clerks, with women unable to vote but still seeking offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie L. Hudspeth
Kerr County
Uvalde County
Bivorn
Bexar
Warner Replies To Foraker On Brownsville Outrage
Senator William Warner defends the president’s Brownsville policy in a calm plea, backing the senate committee’s finding that negro soldiers of the 25th Infantry fired on Brownsville. He criticizes Foraker’s stance as politically biased and notes Penrose’s court martial cleared neglect of duty but affirmed the shooting by black troops. The piece also mentions San Antonio to Austin road progress and local bond interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warner
Republican
Foraker
Brownsville
Senator Warner
Senate
Maj
Penrose Camely
25Th Infantry
Penrose
Wag Tered
Fort Sam Houston
Hegra
Brouwnaville
Tt Ia
Sehsior Warner
Becase
Pornker
Tron
Cannon's Little Game and Paper Trust Tactics
The piece accuses Speaker Cannon of backing high protection interests to block tariff cuts on wood pulp. It cites a proposed select committee to probe charges by the American Newspaper Publishers Association, while noting the paper trust’s continued monopolistic pricing and a claimed previous dissolution. The argument links Roosevelt's push for reform to protectionist aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Ion
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Congress
Paper Trust
Canbon
Roosevelt
Airiff Reduction
Truat
Waters Pierce
Dla
Texas
Ike
Young Men's Christian Association elects officers in San Antonio
In San Antonio 21 Years Ago officers of the Young Men's Christian Association were elected: W. J. B. Patterson as president, W. N. Nason as vice president, Dr. Tyler as secretary, J. S. Thornton as treasurer. A frost hit North Texas, 80 chures to be heard, and Rev. Preston preached against anti prohibitionists at Cumberland church. San Antonio Brewing company filed an amendment to increase directors to seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
W. J. B. Patterson
W. N. Nason
Dr. Tyler
Thornton
North Texas
McAllister
Preston
Cumberland Church
San Antonio Brewing Company
April 24 History Notes on War End and Noted Figures
April 24 marks the end of the Smalcald War with Charles V defeating Protestants at Mubberg. Noted figures Daniel Defoe and Thomas Addis Emmet are mentioned, with Emmet born in 1764. Events include a Cuba intervention call in 18th century and astronomical notes on Jupiter’s satellites and lunar perigee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles V
Mubberg
Daniel Foe
de 4Far
Defae
Jupiter
Perigee
Partixe
Indiana Tariff Plan Seen Likely at National Convention
The Indiana tariff plan, originated with President Fairbanks, could be taken up by a special congress session after the presidential election. It is viewed as a path to strengthen the Republican party, offering a favorable solution to internal reform debates. Indiana's past influence on policy is noted as a hopeful sign for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Congress
Republican National Convention
Republican Party
Ami
Fairbanks
Indiana
Ohio
Yoakum Speech on Texas Railroads Published
The Fort Worth speech What Is the Matter With Texas by Yoakum appears in Opportunities of Today, a Chicago journal, arguing for railroad development in Texas. The Work’s preface notes Texas readers are fair and progressive, and the full Fort Worth speech is reprinted in about a dozen Texas newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meaumont Enterprise
BF. Yoakum
Texas
Brine
Fort Worth
Opportunities
Chicago
Yoakitt
Ford Worth
Sanig Giher
The End Seat Hog in Public Transit Nuisance
A reader laments persistent end-seat hogs on transit cars. The writer describes gondolis as compact, stubborn figures who block aisles, forcing others to climb over them for seats. The citizen demands action to curb the nuisance and restore orderly boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brulsen
Waterworks Plan Sinks Crystal Springs Town Water Flow
Citizens of Crystal Springs in Dimmit County establish waterworks by sinking a six inch pipe to reach artesian parexi water. A forty foot high spouting column yields over two million gallons daily, showcasing a simple method to secure a reliable water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Crystal Springs
Wish Produces Thought Across Omaha Bee Debate
Rep Gavemoay Johnson doubts Bryar’s electability while Bryar believes Governor Johnson would be defeated. Both may be wrong if tides shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Bee
Gavemoay Johnson
Bryay
Bryar
Johnson
Soulful Consideration of the Model Husband
Myra Hewes offers satirical portrait of a devoted husband who indulges his wife and mother in law, avoids conflict, and lavishes attention. The piece extols selfless daily gestures, constant companionship, and affectionate routines as the model of marriage, noting his patience, dinners, and letters. The closing line advertises The Mong Hardware Co. and local stores.
Premonition Foretold Ends in Philadelphia Tragedy
A West Philadelphia butcher shop owner Mrs. Alexander Singerman faintly predicted a misfortune. Minutes later a man announced Singerman had been killed earlier on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Thirtieth and Market. He had been struck by an engine after leaving the West Philadelphia abattoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
1821
South Street
Alexander Singerman
Main
Singerman
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thirtieth
Market Streets
West Philadelphia
Sheriff Candidates in Bexar County Primary
The Light announces GB D Lindsey as sheriff candidate for Bexar County subject to Democratic primaries. W I Goforth is named for sheriff, subject to Democratic primaries. James McCloakey also runs for sheriff, subject to July Democratic primaries. Chas F Stoveng and Fred H Lancaster named as sheriff candidates, subject to Democratic primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Wight
GB. D. Lindsey
Sherif
Bexar County
W. I. Goforth
The
Light
James McCloakey
Chas. F. Stoveng
Sherf
Fred H. Lancaster
Vivian 2 Hamilton Named Candidate for County Clerk
The Lightig announces Vivian 2 Hamilton as a candidate for County Clerk in County Clark, subject to party primary action and Democratic primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Lightig
Vivian 2. Hamilton
Two Constable Candidates for Precinct No 1 in Democratic Primaries
Constable candidate J Weever, 43, seeks the office of Constable Precinct No 1 subject to the Democratic primary. Ed Wilkens also runs for Constable Precinct No 1 under the Democratic primary process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Weever
Democratic Primaria
Ed. Wilkens
Also Mentioned on This Page
San Antonio
Associated Press
Sar Antonio
Ina
A. Ge Munro
Shirley W. Johns
Buninves Cities and Chevistion Department
Bok
Banorial
Both Pines
Mali
Sarents Texas
Beckwith
Ageney
Benne, York
Tribune
Cutter Asibane
Dolig
Gov. Campbell
Baileyites
Antis
Bill McDonald
Bryan
Austin
Daughters of the Republic
Alamo
Thomas Addis Emnet
Melintey
Cuba
Otto Wilhelm Struve
Yoakum
Price's
Sutherland Springs
Bates
G. G. Millikan
Sutherland Springs Development Co
Semp Russ
Myra Hewes
Ehmeyer
Ag Ht
Sollelinder
Mong Hardware Co
Norm Side City
LA Follette
Fang
Wall
Tiiinipalts
F. Groos & CO
Bankers Unincorporated
Comer Commerce and Navarro
H. C. Rees Optical Co
West
Commerce Street
March & Herd
H.C. Rees Optical Co
West Commerce Street
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