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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
2
Readers are urged to report delivery address changes promptly by calling the paper office at 176. The message also notes Christmas sales, optimism campaigns, and regional remarks about Texas and Canada, with mentions of a bank theft incident and currency proposals tied to a naval squadron departure.
A historic plea for forest restraint cites Roosevelt action and Pinehot's data. The New York Times notes 400 billion feet of standing hardwoods with 25 billion cut yearly, predicting exhaustion in 16 years. Advocates argue proper management can sustain eastern mountains without harming forests.
A fragmentary historical reflection laments over distant lands once fertile now scarred by destructive acts. It recalls Mesopotamia as the garden of the east and Guadal river valley as once fertile, now denuded and rendered bleak.
Across multiple papers a debate rages on Theodore Roosevelt potentially seeking a third term. Editors warn that such a move would threaten constitutional norms and provoke strong public opposition, especially in New England, while others urge restraint and allegiance to the two-term tradition.
Portuguese politics face graft scandals and royal influence as Premier Franco strengthens the crown while parliament dissolves. Riots, suppression of opposition, and dynastic tension with the Duke of Braganza align with republican or revolutionary fears. The king’s continued backing for Franco and royal decrees provoke unrest and talk of a peaceful republic or upheaval.
Official Washington figures show October arrivals reaching 111,000, a 11.5 percent rise from October 1900, with 4,024,168 immigrants admitted in the first ten months of the year, led by New York harbor. August returns totaled 23,346, with Italy, Austria, and Hungary among those sending citizens home, while unofficial data forecast a heavy year for returning emigrants.
A short promotional fire of 19th century tone urges every man to spend and invest the dollar rather than hoard it. It argues the working dollar sustains national strength and creates more jobs while hoarded money loses value like waste paper. The piece emphasizes practical economy and productive labor over saving.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Dewey leading troops along a route marked 4898 with scattered references to officers, actions, and unclear positions. The text questions where six officers are located and mentions hot rivers and combat terms in a garbled sequence.
A government value report on Mississippi River commerce details last year’s asset base and freight. It notes 9,698 vessels excluding fishing craft, with 20,800,000 tons freight moved and 48,600,000 passengers served, earning 17,600,000 dollars in year end figures. Authorities defend continuous waterways against neglect claims.
A garbled report notes real estate stacks described as “good as gold” and paying dividends are slipping amid political upheaval. The text hints at investor concerns about safety of interests and market confidence, with fragmented phrasing reflecting a volatile period.
A fragmented obituary note from the Plienburg Press hints at a literary or commemorative item titled Bitter Merriment. The readable portion lists Nhat Wod and a few stray terms tied to a commemorative piece or cultural observance from the obitas.
New York December 4 That the sudden rise in deaths in New York is partly due to the recent financial flurry says Dr. Wr. H. Guilford registrar of statistics. Health department records show more deaths from heart disease in the week ending November 30 than in the same week last year. Many decedents were over 65 years old.
The San Antonio post office earned $15,917.69 in November, down from $18,548.85 in October, with weather and financial stringency blamed for reduced attendance at the fair and lower business. November receipts were close to September’s $15,929.37.
Secretary J Millon Varies and the International Fair association office force prepare nearly 1000 gold medals for exhibitors from Mexico. Medals, housed in presentation cases, feature a design reflecting the exposition and are engraved by Charley Bimmumng. Due to Otto Wahrmund's absence, many diplomas are ready but awaiting his signature before mailing.
The comptroller of the currency issues a call for a statement of condition of national banks at December 3 close. Financial circles note only four calls per year. this one expected to influence cash reserves and deposit confidence as banks prepare to release cash when the statement is made.
A killing frost is forecast for tonight with low temperatures. Major Buell of the local weather station believes by noon tomorrow sunshine may dispel the cold and bring pleasant weather. He notes a stormy trough in the northwest could bring more winter weather for San Antonio, but will not predict its direction until the system moves.
The first installment of new 20 dollar gold coins, 115000 pieces valued at 2 800 000 dollars, were sent from the Philadelphia mint to subtreasuries nationwide. The coins feature an eagle with outstretched wings and the figure Liberty on the reverse, with high relief designs requiring nine hydraulic press strokes, soon to be reduced to one stroke for future issues.
The Texas Supreme Court reversed and remanded the case of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Valley against James Powers of Bexar County, ruling for the railroad company. A rehearing motion was submitted in the court in the case of Continental Casualty Company versus Anne Wade and others from Reed County.
In Austin on December 4 the Daughters of the Confederacy opened its session with strong attendance. President Mrs. Dibrell outlined recommendations, including establishing a scholarship for an impartial southern history. Committees discussed charter extensions, textbook adoption, and awarding the Cross of Honor to a veteran, with a memorial service planned for the afternoon.
In Austin Texas today the state appeals court affirmed a lower ruling in a case brought by the State of Texas against W N Haevogs et al from Travis. The suit aimed to cancel the Southwestern Livestock Company charter via quo warranto. The attorney general had not improved the charter. The trial court favored Flickgony et al and the civil appeals court upheld. The higher court found fault in the charter construction by the lower court.
A Baltimore and Ohio railway wreck near Eldridge, Maryland killed four people and injured about twenty others this morning. All the deceased were in a car reserved for colored passengers. Several of the injured were rushed to Baltimore with serious injuries.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a comedian asking about Sam and a singer replying Brother Sam. Mentions "beauty deck" and blondes, with garbled phrases about completion of business. Readable items include names Sam and context of a stage exchange in Chicago.
Captain Gale and Salvation Army workers plan a larger Christmas dinner for the poor and aim to provide a gift tree for needy children on New Year’s Eve. The appeal urges subscriptions to fund the relief effort, noting robust activity the past quarter and listing donation options at 263 Belgia Street or Salvation Army headquarters 112 North Flores Street.
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