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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
2
A scrambled page notes various topics from subscriber address changes to Christmas shopping, local talk of a Mysterious Mulligan character, and public interest on corporate openness. It mentions Santa Claus travel reports, pie debates, and calls for safety in corporate disclosure amid broader commentary on publicity’s protective role.
The piece argues the public must understand and support enterprise, urging banks to adopt transparent publicity. It notes decades of neglect by corporations and public figures toward self references, and that prosecutions prompted firms to speak for themselves. Publicity is framed as a safeguard for industry and a duty of banks toward public confidence.
Georgia moves to mimic Texas in opposing concealed pistol carry. Din WoL Timaionithis urges stricter laws as many homicides arise from concealed weapon use. Proponents argue pistols threaten law and order and quick, decisive actions in conflicts.
Twenty six years later a Wall Street Journal account recalls Senator Thomas C. Platt resigning his U S Senate seat after Garfield declined to consult him on New York City customs collectors. It notes Roosevelt’s 1907 appointment of a New York collector without Platt’s input, yet Platt remained in the Senate and acquiesced to the appointment.
Senator Jeff Davin, a four fiueher, spoke in the senate after five weeks in office. The piece criticizes Senate customs that silence new members for six years and laments the influence of the old crowd on legislation while praising Davin for calling for more Beveridges, La Vallettes and Davises.
A Philadelphia Record snippet reports a newly minted half dollar found in a vault area showing a plain edge and the phrase Witty Contar Half a Dol lar instead of the usual In God We Trust. The discovery raises questions about authenticity and minting irregularities.
J H Kirkpatrick, native Texan and longtime San Antonio figure, earned notice as a schoolteacher turned real estate hustler. He studied in Lebanon Ohio and UT, married in 1881, served in the legislature, lived across California and Honolulu, then built a famed San Antonio career with Jay Adams. He spoke for Roosevelt and led local business circles.
In Waxahachie Texas on December 1, Jesue Grant and Willie Nama were wounded in a fall quarrel with a farmer named Davis claiming he shot them. Grant was hit in the chest and is believed to be dying. Davis has sent word he will surrender and face bond and suit, as the town awaits further details.
The New York Evening Post survey shows Rep Wyatt Aiken led in bills enacted, with 30 introduced by him passing both houses and becoming law. Other prolific lawmakers include Edwards of Kentucky and Sulloway of New Hampshire, while Cannon and Dalzell had fewer bills approved.
The passage notes that those most visible in debates and in shaping laws are not necessarily the lawmakers whose success is measured by how many of their bills survive to approval. It suggests public prominence does not equal legislative effectiveness.
Birth announcements list a boy to Mr and Mrs Mendat at 305 West Crockett Place a girl to Mr and Mrs Robert W Wright at 208 North San Jacinto Street a boy to Mr and Mrs J M Taylor at 212 South Pinto Street a Troy birth to Mr and Mrs R J Jour tinge at 111 Dallas Street and a girl to M Young at 218 Laredo Sheffield. First Christian Church Quarry tette hosts an event tonight. Y 3 C A admission 46 cents 30 for 25c stamp photos one dollar five poses from Trorrast Studio 209 dlama Playa. Go to Hertzberg Jewelry for lap robes neat patterns. Rollerskates at Potchernick's. Don’t forget Hertzberg Jewelry Co.
Burial permits list several decedents with ages and death places including Louis C Hastings 34 died December 17 at Betes Mill Manuela Wation 30 died December 17 at city hospital Maxhain A Carrillo 45 died December 17 corner Steves and Laredo streets Mrs Aina McQuillen 40 died December 17 at 609 Del mar street Lula Z Rogers 28 died December 17 at 705 Bandera avenue Angie W Gerretson 74 died December 17 at 217 Paso Tondo street Jesus Garcia 12 days died December 17 at 623 Bonth Laredo sipet ape ore Aviss puddings cakes mince pie roast turkeys cranberry sauce give miers early Bond's 235 1 Houston street.
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