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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1908

Page

2

New Rail Schedule Aims to Boost San Antonio Region

The San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad adopts a revised timetable with trains leaving in the afternoon and arriving in the morning, promising faster regional development along the San Antonio Kerrville corridor. Residents along the line favored the change, while Rev. Anna Shaw argues Texas laws keep women in property slavery and urges ballots for suffrage, suggesting legislative repeal of unfair laws once women vote.

Herve San Antonio San Antonio and Aransas Pass Kerrville Azure Anna Shaw Texas

Jail and asylum law questioned by commissioners court

The court weighs whether indigent public patients receive priority for state asylums and if public patients can be admitted while their applications are pending. The issue centers on compliance with the statute that requires indigent public patients to be granted preference over others in state asylum admissions.

Commissioners' Court

Manzano National Forest Created by Proclamation

The president signed a proclamation merging Manzano and Mt. Taylor National Forests in New Mexico into Manzano National Forest. It designates Manzano No. 1 and No. 2, adjusts boundaries, adds about 70,688 acres to the old Manzano, and removes 167,160 acres south of the Relone route of the Santa Fe railroad, with additions along the northeast portion of Manzano No. 1.

Manzano Mt. Taylor National Forests New Mex Feo Manzano National Forest Manzano No. 1 Manzano No. 2 Santa Fe

Proclamation Adds Forest Lands Near San Mateo and San Pedro

The latest proclamation adds 110 528 acres to Manzano No 2 and expands timber holdings along San Pedro and Estancia valleys. Nearby areas mix yellow pine red fir and gallow pine with potential future timber value while new dry farming aids settlement growth. Houston street improvements finally proceed, paving the way for hotels and a building near Col Gibha's office.

Estancia San Padeo San Pedro Grant Tejon Grant San Pedro Mountains Manzano San Pedro Middle West Campbell Att. Taylor National Forest Manzano No. 2 Houston Street Col. Gibha

New York Standard questions business morality in Metopolitan case

The New York Standard surveys the Metropolitan elevated railway trial and questions whether business ethics prevail. It notes counsel for directors arguing there is no legal moral or business reason a director should not use information learned through his position and resents attempts to scrutinize the directors actions. The piece suggests the stance may undermine support for the square deal.

Metropolitan Struck Railway New York Third Avenue New York Standard

Democrats Follow The Same Candidate In Formal Procession

The Charleston News and Courter notes Democrats ready to endure another imposing party funeral with the same candidate in line for a third term, promising decorous unity and continued procession.

When Wealth Getting Becomes a Crime

Governor John A Johnson of Minnesota argues wealth alone is not evil but wealth gained by sacrificing integrity and breaking laws becomes crime. He stresses that true success comes from character and service, not mere accumulation, noting that greatest victories may appear as failures to the world.

Stock Gamblers Must Go Conscience Call From Governor

Governor Joseph W. Folk of Pilssouci denounces stock gambling as injurious to public morals and demands prohibition and severe punishment for rising or falling market bets. He argues that embezzlement drains penitentiaries and warns exchanges must reform or be cleansed by the people.

Joseph W- Folk Pilssouci

Henry Reuterdall's navy ship building merit discussed

The piece argues that American ships may rival any nation if Reuterdall's suggestions have merit. If applied, future vessels could be built hereafter that surpass those of other countries in quality and capability.

Henry Reuterdall

Curtailment Hurts Complaints Reach Sioux Falls

Providence Bulletin notes hard times in Sioux Falls with social strain as divorce emerges among the Tuscavies while the idle rich feel they can afford it.

Sioux Falls

San Antonio 21 Years Ago

Major Morse I Taylor surgeon 15 to be relieved from duty at Fort Snail May 10 and return to Sha Ab tonia. The Aransag Pass company arranging rates for pleases and excursions. The railroad party to Boerne returned, pleased with the inspection trip. Ed Frobdese Sr secured permit to erect a sand building on Dolorosa street. The Arbelter Verein to give a concert for drought sufferers next Sunday. Ygnagko Esponts died yesterday in the fourth ward at age 74. Death due to old age. Anecdotal election for money appropriation takes place in Sun At tomorrow.

Morse I. Taylor Fort Snail Sha Ab Tonia Aransag Pass Boerne Frobdese, Sr Dolorosa Street Arbelter Verein

Kick Coming Irate Guslonter Sky L Requested

Irate Guslonter voices anger as a planned sky event draws criticism. The report notes tense exchange and a demand for clarification ahead of the scheduled kickoff.

Guslonter Sky

Strawberry Shortcake Witness Testimony Fragments

A garbled reminiscence shows a narrator seeking a berry and a witness named Evelyn Hyrother testifies about candy and its effects on the heart. The speaker claims a strawberry evokes affection for Fred, moving the heart closer with each box.

Bvelyn Svelyn Fred

Harp and Halp Satire in Chancellor Day Speech

Press agent quips about Heaven talk in Chancellor Day remarks joking that a sky pilot’s trisk jars him. Jim Dey is praised while satire targets the university lore. A Syracuse siren and a university expert exchange barbed lines on longevity and rhetoric.

Ame Air Chancellor Day Heaven Coney Island Long Island Jim Dey Syracuse Marmaduke James

Heaven in the mind a clash of heaven and Wall Street

A speaker argues that people find heaven in work, wealth, art, or simple pleasures, opposing critics who police others' beliefs. He defends diverse fancies from heaven in Wall Street to heaven in beer stews, urging freedom for each man's chosen heaven. Carried by a defense of personal happiness over moral policing.

Carlier Reginald Wall Street

April 29 In History headlines and notable deaths

On April 29 notable figures linked to the date include Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter born 1607 who died on the day, English astronomer Dionysius Lardner born 1793 who died, and American sculptor Richard Greenough born 1819. Astronomical notes show rise times, new moon, and a conjunction with Mercury in western time with uncertain fractions and directions.

Michel Adrisapszoon de Ruyter Dionysius Lardner Richardd Greenough

Sheriff Candidates Named in Bexar County Primaries

The Light 19 announces multiple candidates for sheriff of Bexar County subject to Democratic primaries. Names include B. T. Lindsey W. J. Goforth James McCloskey Clas F. Stevens Fred H. Lancaster and George Surkey with primary action pending.

Light B. T. Lindsey Bexar County W. J Goforth Sherif the Light James McCloskey Clas. F. Stevens Fred H. Lancaster George, Surkey

Candidates for County Clerk in Bexar County Questioned

The notice lists Vivian B. Hamilton and Michael F. Campbell as County Clerk candidates subject to Democratic primaries. It also mentions Fran R. Newton seeking re-election to County Clerk, Bexar County, contingent on Democratic primary action. The text includes garbled phrasing and references to authorization.

Vivian B. Hamilton Michael F. Campbell Fran R. Newton Bexar County Primar

Local Constable Candidates Named in Primary Action

The announcement lists J. J. Reaves and J. Ba. Wilkens as candidates for Constable of Precinct No. 1, each subject to the outcome of the Democratic primaries. The notice confirms their eligibility under party action and signals forthcoming primary results.

J. J. Reaves J. Ba. Wilkens Constable

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