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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
2
Promises Unfulfilled in Early Congress Debates
A critical look at the first session of Congress shows little progress on major reforms urged by the president. Revisions to the tariff currency changes and anti trust measures remain unlikely, while appropriations may be the only bills moving forward. Public sentiment grows wary of Republican leadership as tensions rise among lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hven
the Hague
Beveridge
Washington
Jefferson
Fradkin
Culberson Contingency in Denver Nomination Talk
In the event Regan fails to secure the nomination at Denver the Democrats may turn to Culberson of Texas as a contingency. Adyleen trem sablugton are to ihspect that this
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regan
Denver
Harily
Ssmatar
Culbarson
Texas
Adyleen
Sablugton
Political speculation on Bryan Culberson and naval policy
The piece discusses Bryan's strength and the possibility of Culberson as a Democratic presidential candidate. It notes Culberson has declined to allow his name to be used and analyzes regional biases against a Southern candidate. It also mentions reactions to naval buildup and a rumor about Standard Oil expanding influence, plus a local crime anecdote about a man sentenced to San Quentin for theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryyn
Galt
Johneon
Dameon
Culharson
Culberson
Himpoli
Yan
Cumerton
Bryan
Staele
The Press and the Tariff in Houston Post Analysis
The article argues publishers favor tariff repeal mainly for paper costs but oppose broad duty reductions. It contends publishers are among those harmed by the Tingley duties and urges fairness to all groups affected by tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
Revival of interest in good roads spreads in state
Judging from state newspapers, a general revival in interest across the state in good roads grows. After a bad spring, agitation increases and aims toward better highways that may arrive in the future.
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Renison Herald
Outlook quotes Abbott on Taft vs Roosevelt
Dr Lyman Abbott notes in the Outlook that Taft is deeply absorbed in his work and neglects others while Roosevelt’s perceived flaw was extreme modesty. The reflection compares their candidacy and current political dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
San Antonio 21 Years Ago Jawm Party and Local News
The Ungue club held its first Jawm party of the season at Miss Sarah Landa’s home on Dignowity Hill with music dancing and singing. J A Carr clip of 200 bags sold to Wato Mills at 26 cents. Nate Villargh has the mumps. A horse team ran away at Sunset depot colliding with Froboege and Sonlleben Transfer team. one mule badly injured likely to die. Col W L Thompson seized 100 head of mares and horses from a pasture near the city. they were from Mexico City and claimed not to have paid duty. Residents favor firing anvils on cloudy days to bring rain. one citizen offers 25 pounds of powder.
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Ungue Club
Nny
Sarah Landa
Dignowity Hill
J. A. Carr
Wato Mills
Nate Villargh
Ha Sunset Depot
Froboege and Sonlleben Transfer Company
W. L. Thompson
Mexico City
San Antonio
April 27 in History and Astronomical Notes
On this date in 1750 Mary Wollstonecraft was born and died in 1794. 1803 born Ralph Waldo Emerson, died 1882. J Sterling Morton, ex secretary of agriculture and father of Arbor Day, born 1832. Astronomical notes report sunset at 6 48, sunrise 4 08, total daylight about fourteen hours. A conjunction of Saturn and the Moon occurred at 7 42 p.m, Moon moving eastward 8 degrees 12 minutes from Saturn.
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Mary Wollatoneersft
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Neenentaliet
J. Sterling Merton
Agricwture
Arbor Dur
Seturn
Kentucky Beings Claimed For Taft State Convention
April 27 reports from across Kentucky describe vigorous division among Republicans as Fairbanks and Taft factions vie for mastery. War Secretary Taft’s supporters claim victory with 25 counties reporting they will appoint delegates, aiming to organize the state convention in Louisville to select nationwide delegates.
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Covingtan
Kentucky
Louisville
Fairbanks
Taft
Grain tragedy at Mercantile Elevator kills fireman
In Houston on Sunday a grain elevator accident buried fireman Barnay Moffat under 209 bags of grain on the tower floor. Fireman Wd. Smith suffered a broken collar bone en route to救. The blast followed the upper floor collapse at Mercantile Grain Elevator Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smathers
Houston
Tex
Barnay Moffat
Mercantile Grain Elevator Company
Moffat
Wd. Smith
Passing Throng Cowboys Sweethearts Ad Offered
A Birmingham postmaster reports a 1908 appeal seeking a cowboy sweetheart contest. A letter from Maylou Jones and Ida D. Allen requests a choice between a 19 year old widow with auburn hair and brown eyes and a 14 year old girl with blue eyes, both described in detail, inviting a response.
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Stevens
Birmingham
Ala
Ani
Maylou Jones
Ida DY. Allen
Airmingham
Wrinkled the Sky Storm Scene Captures Child’s Wonder
A five year old boy watched a storm Monday night as the eastern sky fractured into bright bolts of lightning. The electric display illuminated the heavens for several moments. The child exclaimed, Oh, nap, got the wrinkles in the sky. An Antonio attorney and his...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napa
AN Antonio
Errata from Graphophone Speech Prep Shows Typo Errors
New York Sun notes how a firm producing speeches via graphophone caused typographical slips in print. Examples include misread names and phrases such as Mark Hanna becoming Mark Wanna and a Latin line misrendered as As gall is divided. The item hints at broader mistakes in classified ads and notices.
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New York Sun
Mark Hanna
Yale
Mark Wanna
Mexico City Police System ACLU of the Day Features Diaz Portrait Tale
A European artist praises Mexico City police methods, noting lanterns on sticks at intervals and a $600 reward for lifting a lantern. He asserts Mexican policing is vigilant and effective, countering claims of lawlessness. The piece also reports Peter Deal's knife injury and medical fears of balloon-like swelling around the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
A. Benziger
Beoaiger
Clare of
Moxley
Jake
Mexico City
Sheriff Candidates Named for Bexar County Primary
The Light announces Bexar County sheriff candidates including B. D. Lindsey W. Goforth James McCloskey Chas F Stevens Fred H Lancaster and Conmge Surkey all subject to Democratic primary action in July with official announcements pending and election context implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Light
James McCloskey
Sheri
Bexar County
Tha Light Ia
Fred H. Lancaster
Candidate Announcements for County Clerk Position
The Light approves Vivien T. Hamilton as a candidate for County Clerk subject to Democratic primary action. The Light also announces Michael F. Campbell as a candidate for County Clerk pending Democratic primary results.
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Vivien T. Hamilton
Light
Michael F. Crampbell
Light announces candidates for Constable Precinct 1
The Light declares J Reaves as candidate for Constable Precinct 1 subject to Democratic primary action. It also announces I Ed Wittens as new candidate for the same office, pending primary outcome.
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J. Reaves
I. Ed
Wittens Aaew
Democrate jWiniaries
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