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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
2
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The New York World, a leading independent paper, announced support for the Democratic ticket. It criticizes Roosevelt’s administration, calls for genuine tariff reform and retrenchment, and urges a strong Democratic opposition to plutocratic governance. The piece notes World and the German press influence in New York voting behavior. Bryan is urged to manage his own campaign.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, denies directing labor to vote for the Democratic ticket. The newly issued circular to organized labor explains union efforts to influence party platforms on injunctions and labor issues, accusing Republicans of ignoring labor claims while Democrats granted them. The document urges workers to act.
The piece urges all good citizens to evaluate Republican and Democratic stands on labor rights, endorsing the Democratic support for labor demands while criticizing the Republican stance and injunctions. It warns workers to vote with conscience and scrutinize each candidate’s record amid ongoing campaign tensions.
A New York editor faced criticism after posing a confusing question to attendees at a Rochester inquest. Dr Abbott and several unnamed inquiry participants sparked a tense exchange as questions about who is responsible and what actions should follow were debated amid the proceedings.
A set of social observations on honesty, appearances, and marriage norms. The writer notes men and women judge others by surface traits, while suggesting honesty remains the best policy amid differing standards. The piece contrasts casual gossip with deeper values, ending with reflections on personal reputation.
A terse, humorous fragment discusses women bragging about children, politics, and suitors. It notes a girl’s superstition over a good first name and a mother’s perspective on marriage prospects. The piece satirizes parental influence and gendered social expectations.
Boston August 26 Mrs Jack Gardner resists paying seventy thousand dollars in duties alleged to have been paid over to the government for art treasures entered by Mrs Chadbourne and supposedly for Mrs Gardner s private museum. Crane and attorney pressed the matter in conference with Mrs Gardner s counsel while authorities review records. Officials indicate no criminal prosecution is likely as papers remain in hand and disclosure appears closed.
Prominent city notes bad spelling and garbled events from 1887 San Antonio. Mentions a new city improvements push set for Saturday, Dr Dillon hospitalized, hunters active, Mackey baseball club accepting a challenge from Anchor club for Sunday game, a court arrest for theft, three new railroad stations opened on the northwest line past Berns, Band of Hope meeting at First Baptist, Miss Mary Haley readings, a dancing party at Zoltar ell's band, and local fund contributions. Also historical dates and astronomical notes.
The Passing Throng CACTUS AS MEDICINE in Texas is urged as a remedy with reported kidney relief. Brickslayer C. F. Stowe of East End says boiled cactus root cured his kidney trouble after other methods failed, following a Mexican tip. The plant grows abundantly, with the vine cactus called The Total fest for its prolific spread.
A rambling voice recalls social quirks about women and men, focusing on a married man named Mart Pottingren and his failed romances. The speaker notes how appearances and teeth influence perceptions, describing locals, flirtations, and town gossip with humorous tonality and vivid regional speech.
A quirky tale unfolds as a new gal named Mart wins hearts at the bogs while a rough incident with a man named Murti causes his teeth to be misplaced. The crowd later sees Mart retrieve the teeth wrapped in paper, sparking gossip about where they truly landed.
Taken up at the city pound near Trinity and Rule streets on August 25 1908 horses and mares described with branding and eligibility for sale at 11 oclock at the pound to the highest bidder or cash marshal Gusa Matermann and city clerk Frigs. Also army recruitment notice and various classified ads appear.
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