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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1908

Page

5

Bryan Pleads FOS From States Front

Chicago August 13 The Democratic campaign filed funds for 1503 through state appeals. A national committee controlled by its financial representative will outline state funding methods to raise $500000 to $1000000 for the coming presidential contest. Thomas H Veraford appointed as state representative. Farmers in Nebraska present a big stick gourd and subscribe funds. Taft expresses satisfaction after a conference with Hitchcock on campaign organization.

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Prohibition Submission Wins at Texas Convention

The convention voted 4182-225 in favor of submission to prohibition, with a jubilant pro submission majority led by speakers Cofer and Poindexter. Delegates roared as anti submission were defeated, bands played, and hymn singing filled the hall amid frenzied celebration.

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Times Hard Droves Quit Wives in New York City

A reported epidemic of wife desertion roils New York poorer districts as visitors from the Children’s Aid Society document widespread departures. Mrs Solth McArthur cites dire district conditions and a survival instinct driving men away, warning that without immediate work relief the neighborhood faces further degeneration and social strain.

New York Necordhitz Children’s Aid Society Solth McArthur Ernst Highty Mrs. McA

Will Gonduet Service at Axgndath-Achim Friday and Sunday

The Nev and Hebrew teacher of the Southampton Hebrew congregation Inglate will conduct services at the Axgndath-Achim synagogue Friday evening at seven and Sunday morning. The president M Millgrom asks for strong attendance and support.

Nev Muidinsky Inte Cautoyy Southamp Inn Inglate Worshtere Sayy M.millgrom

Tragic double act in Palestine case of fatal wounds

A report from Palestine Texas dated August 13 describes John Shaderick shooting his wife and then killing himself. Officers left for the scene to investigate the tragic act amid unclear motives and circumstances.

Palestine Tex Mustachie John Shaderick

Ex Senator Mills Rallies in Palinon Campaign Stop

Former Senator BR Q of Taxag performed a public rally in Palinon Md on August 13 with organizer Jobus noting Mills remains active after a surgical operation. Local attendees reported steady support and renewed fundraising efforts for his comeback bid.

La Tollette Still in the Bop and Political Statements

En route to Lincoln Nebraska on August 33 authorities report Senator Robert M La Follette defended W J Pryor and Republican ties while railing against railroad rates and discrimination echoing seventies era laws. In Los Angeles an insane man killed two children and himself in aTemple Street West Lake Avenue area, police said.

Lincoln Neb Jazz Ellence Epworth Robert M. la Tolletin W. J. Pryol Int Wisconsin Minnesota Elthery Brgiin Roosevelt Audiie la Fayette Los Angeles Cui Oman Tehiple Street West Lake Avenue Len

Hospital Reverted to Baseline Condition After Incident

W I Outhrie publisher of The Com Ins Country, organ of the K T railway, visited the city after an overnight incident. He reported the hospital yesterday was reverted to a state of good condition in the morning, indicating a swift recovery and ongoing care for those affected.

Hoplins Hospital W. 1. Outhrie K. & T. Railway

Poison kills a Peoria man in own action

A Peoria man known as a prominent lodge member died last night from poison taken in what police describe as a self administered act. The deceased leaves a widow and two children and was connected with the Savings La Trginance Co of Peoria. The death shocks the community and follows a period of public prominence.

Peorla Savings la Trginance Co Saicott Whdow Lyo Childran

Skyscraper Permit Issued for 172000 Building in San Antonio

The city issued the permit for a new office building at Houston Street and Avenue D. Col G C Gilbs and James Wartenheiser signed the permit. The project price is 3,472,009 dollars, the largest cited. The 67 by 126 foot brick and concrete structure will be an alien office building in the city.

Housto Street Avenue G.C. Gilbs James Wartenheiser San Antonio Myare Houston Street Willie the Alien

Bailey Wraith Potent Influence at Texas Democratic Convention

The Texas Democratic convention faced a near revolt as Bailey supporters opposed a anti‑employment restriction. Randell pressed a question about a legislator quitting public office for private work, prompting heated exchanges. The amendment failed 334 to 884, Bailey supporters erupting in applause as Anderson county voters backed the bill’s defeat.

Corporafon Bryan Wits Campbell Ravdel Sherumn Wiley Mangum Traboden Avalin Triand Bailey Serting Tung Mu Raddell Wolfe Platforia Lystane Calas Randell Radell Dalley Old Bailey Anderson Gattigay

Withdrawal of Resolution Ends Ed Submission Plan Clash

In San Antonio the Democratic state convention adjourned after a heated session. A. B. Storey of Campbell secured the chairmanship through a compromise that dropped the anti submission resolution. Governor Campbell praised the party’s platform and urged unity as Storey promised fair administration and acknowledged the convention’s work for Texas laws.

Anon Mitchell Campbell Hiis Campbellite Pytches Feket Skita A. B. Storey George A. Carden Legislatura Wahandla San Anetovio Say Artomiins Yellof Democrati Aden Garnon Naased Jtnay Nyown Enlozic Keepng Davidsen Campbell Texas Povernoy Shetina Storey Tishla Amberl Campball Batley Diterasta Ria Steall

Local Weather Report for Sevin Tonioant Vicinity Tonight and Tomorrow

Weather office today records show tonight and tomorrow's 24 hour temperatures with a range up to 68 degrees. Temperatures compare with last year and indicate regional cotton area conditions with forecasted weather patterns across the county on the labeled page.

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Sells 106000 acres Texac coal land in Oklahoma

The notice reports a large land sale of 106000 acres of Texac coal land in Brazos county along the Rio Grande region with a Missouri buyer, Milton Towle estate, Kansas City, represented by J B Aiken. The deal involves Oklahoma and Arkansas connections with plans for an extensive development and start of a large state project in a few weeks. Mrs Charles E Jackson and son Master Charles Arley Jackson travel from Baston to Chicago and St Louis for an extended visit until late fall.

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