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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
7
San Antonio officials consider a policy similar to Dallas where banker J B Adone refused to build sidewalks and was jailed briefly. The incident shocked residents as Adone, president of the National Bank of Commerce, was released on his recognizance after a few hours.
Patricio Vallejo Sr known in San Antonio for 50 years died at 12 45 AM at his home 312 South San Sebastian Street after walking from West Commerce Street. Heart failure suspected. He owned Cinco de Mayo saloon on West Commerce. Funeral set for tomorrow from the home. interment San Fernando Cemetery. Amelia Dathe, 50, wife of Robert Dathe, died yesterday at 422 McLane Street. two sons Albrecht and Arthur and daughter Gertrude survive. Funeral Sunday 4 PM at Hermann Sons Cemetery with Rev Hartmann conducting services.
Patricio Vascis, a Mexican man stabbed early Monday in Waelder, remains alive at the city hospital with doctors expressing cautious hope for recovery. Also noted is the improving condition of Miss Martha Real after being shot by her brother-in-law last Friday.
Hot Springs Va Aug 21 The Virginia Republican delegation arrived amid rain fears while W H Taft Republican nominee addressed the assembly. He defended the McKinley tariff of 1890 and the Gorman–Wilson acts, urged gold standard to curb depression, praised Roosevelt for fighting financial greed, and blamed Democratic leadership for industrial decline.
Inclement weather does not deter a clearance sale at the Pabst Engraving Co as they offer at cost discounts on tall stones and a wide range of books, photos, stationery, and gift items. Mr. Pabst says it is cheaper to pass stock to customers than risk damage, with strong assurances of satisfaction on all purchases.
R S Vaughan formerly a claim agent for the Southern Pacific now in a Houston post joined his family in the city this morning. They are guests of Mr and Mrs J H Fowler at 604 Soledad street. B J Platt of the Rock Island Frisco line with Mrs Platt returned from a vacation to the north visiting Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Kansas City and other points. Mrs N Behles departs for Temple tomorrow to visit friends for a week.
A garbled clipping from the Chicago Tribune discusses a family scene with a mother and father reacting to a child’s teeth. The text is distorted but suggests domestic commentary on household economy and parental care in a mid century context.
Thomas J. Hisgen, independence party presidential hopeful, and Mrs Hisgen, left Chicago after receiving first honor from Hearst's new party. Hisgen, from Massachusetts, previously ran for governor of the Bay State on the Independence party ticket and earned more votes than the Democratic nominee, boosting his profile in Hearst's campaign. The couple are described as plain folk with notable talent and popularity.
At the annual Texas County convention in Galveston yesterday Frank R. Newton of San Antonio was elected vice-president. George R. Page of Laredo became president, James G. Gengler of Galveston named secretary, and J. B. Hoffman of Cleburne re elected treasurer. The meeting urged a uniform system for filing vital statistics nationwide.
Scarce campaign funds hinder both parties as the race moves toward early September. Republicans report a handful of large contributions from New York donors, while Democrats rely on small sums from many individuals. Estimated total spending reaches about four million dollars, with Democrats unable to match the expected scale.
Market grain notes show bid and ask levels for wheat with No 2 red and No 2 white futures and averages around 96 cents to 1.04 per bushel, along with oats quotations and minor variations in other grain types. Names of exchanges and regions appear only in fragments, with limited price detail and unclear lot sizes.
Unclear prospects for wet money this year dampen spending plans as managers on both sides pull back. Campaign insiders deny misrepresentation while fund-raising soundings prove disappointing. Rumors claim even major corporations show little interest amid a slow political market. Lost pup notice included with unrelated classifieds.
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