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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1907
Page
2
A jumble of notes from San Antonio mentions the Panama Canal funds, baseball subscription drives, and political hints. It references Commissioner Colquitt declining a gubernatorial bid, bullish talk about the Bronchos, and a proposal to levy fines on bulldog owners with a plan to raise yard fence heights.
The text argues the South seeks a national role in politics, nominating the best man regardless of domicile, and urges the Democratic party to listen to Southern voices. It contends the North and Republican press misstate Southern patriotism and warns that Bryan’s nomination would harm the party, urging concentration and unity instead.
A United States Geological Survey bulletin explains how oil accumulations follow geologic structure and salt water levels in sandstones. It notes younger sands saturate more, oil pools form at high points around basins, and mapping sands with few wells can reach 10 to 20 feet error if surface strata align. Copies are available from the Survey Director in Washington, D. C.
The Harper's Weekly article portrays Henry Watterson of Kentucky as a Southern leader with broad Democratic backing. It notes he is not a formal candidate and has urged no name, yet his stature could influence the party toward victory. The piece traces shifting Bryan opposition and Southward support, citing editorials and public sentiment.
The Washington Star discusses the telegraph strike and urges measures to prevent paralyzing disruption of public utilities. It contemplates federal incorporation or strong government regulation to avert conflicts between employers and workers impacting daily welfare.
The Baltimore Sun reports support for halting the strike and submitting references to arbitration. A board including Judge Gray of Delaware and Commissioner Nell of the National Department of Commerce and Labor would select a third arbiter to seek a peaceful adjustment and ensure uninterrupted service during proceedings.
The page blends light sketches and anecdotes from diverse sources. A bear seeks the US president’s view but finds agents, birds boast schedules from thrush to titmouse, plus rattlesnake bite cures and a comic shop tale about an English student and the Jew’s shopkeeper.
A fragmentary exchange mentions great interest in Europe’s old rules and humorous peek-a-boo effects. The nearly illegible text references Mira Rieheir and a remark about rules and effects, but lacks clear facts or context.
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