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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1896

Page

8

Publicans At Fort Worth Meeting on Fusion Plan

A report from Fort Worth notes a Republican committee meeting held September 9 to align factions for backing a single electoral ticket and a full state ticket. Attendees included C. Ts. Deck, Col. Maxwell, and I. Z. TH. ve Green. The group adjourned with thanks to Windsor hotel proprietors and reaffirmed orderly conduct amid factional tension.

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Confederate Veterans plan meeting at Runge for bylaws

Karnes County Texas August reports a meeting of the Confederate Veterans camp at Runge to perfect organization and bylaws. Cotton arrivals at about 160 bales per day, with market expectations and prices described. Local cotton buyers and pickers face rising demand, wages about 40 cents for pickers, while farmers worry about viability and crop conditions. Judge Grimes runs for reelection to lead the 24th judicial district, and J. O. Martin takes charge of Karnes County Reformer to maintain editorial support.

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Republican meeting in Bexar County seeks delegates

A mass meeting of Republicans in Bexar County is called for Mission Garden San Antonio to elect delegates to the state Republican convention at Fort Worth and to the Republican congressional convention for the 14th district. The plan aims to organize a county party network and form a new county committee and chairman.

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Gold money and silver is not equal standard

A New York Evening Post summary explains money as a universal medium of exchange, with gold as preferred by civilized nations. It cites Senator Stewart and state actions in Arizona and Utah to show gold's superiority, arguing that legal tender and parity policies sustain a gold standard and undermine silver.

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Forgotten Plank Argument on Climate in 19th Century Mock Platform

A satirical cry from E W H attacks a purported 1709 climate plot blamed on European monopolists. It denounces cooling policies as cruel to humanity, advocates restoring zero degrees, and proposes stripping citizenship from critics, framing the debate as a grand conspiracy against American warmth and comfort.

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Confidence Gap Hinders Business Revival

Fragmented statement cites lack of confidence as the main barrier to revival, blaming prolonged agitation and uncertainty over maintaining the gold standard or possible shift to silver. It highlights issues of monetary policy, bonds, and the question of paying versus being paid.

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Wheat market and political club notes from 1900s era

A fragmented stock and wheat market report notes volatility and panic in prices with bankers and foreigners weighing on milling supplies. Also reported is a meeting of the Mekin Hey club in San Antonio and preparations for a republican gathering amid racial tensions.

West End News Briefs Hurt by Losses and Departures

In West End this week little good news amid several losses. Five-three road wrecks damaged homes, including Mr George’s home, and Mr Dowden resigns as West Paul Street line superintendent with departure effective tomorrow. Darviten to Philadelphia for a traveling post. Dowden’s successor rumored as Spravin, Moove involved in other duties. Pipe work for San Antonio Water Works to Weal Hideho progresses, with completion targeted by August 20. Sherman, Chester Forvell visit. two local talents join a Philadelphia opportunity as Conductor Pury contemplates a new role.

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Cotton market steady despite brokers' cautious stance

Corron quiet. Wolvehild & Hobson's cotton letter notes a firmer tone today with brokers cautious to expand. The range moved about nine points, closing near mid point. labor day plans for Riverside park with the Carpenters' Union opting for another park. Trades Council contracts for the celebration underway.

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Fragmented Edorial and Political Fragments From Alva Daily

A garbled retro newspaper fragment reports on sound money, political intrigue, and local notices. It mentions figures like Bhinley Ferguson and Mahuley Duttens, references a Fort Wood convention, and notes a funeral meeting for George Young. A stray social vignette describes a horse carriage scene and a whispered courtroom mood.

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