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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
2
A district court case features a lawyer withdrawing after new facts emerged, leading to a judgment for the defendant. The incident prompts reflection on ethics and prosecutorial abuse, urging a moral stand for professional integrity and urging renewed support for an upcoming fair. A closing gag about a rheumatic woman sleeping with a dog follows.
The annual report of the Bureau of Insular Affairs notes the postal savings bank in the Philippines, started October 1906, shows rising balance and expanding branches. By June 20, 1908, 1st class 16, 2nd class 16, 3rd class 327 branches totaling 243. deposits reached 1,084,9904.04 pesos with 6389 accounts. Depositors totaled 7,346 since opening, withAmericans and Filipinos making up the largest groups.
The article notes Filipino depositors and bank support among Milpino residents, urging patronage for a bank established for Filipinos. It mentions the Republican platform promising postal savings banks, and discusses stamp supply changes and tariff impacts on German iron. Canadian immigration fell 47 percent in September, with nine month totals down from last year.
The Boston Herald argues that executive overreach challenges the law in Texas. It contends the governor is abusing power by depriving citizens of rights and property without due process, urging adherence to constitutional protections and warning against martial law as a remedy.
A fragmentary Fort Worth Star item discusses commercial ties with San Antonio, imagining a weeklong effort to attract investment. It hints at energizing Fort Worth business, with hopes of a new railroad bond appearing in the near future.
The Georgia Supreme Court approves a tax of 200 dollars on a near-beer seller, declaring the business legitimate under state law. The ruling notes AM beer is near beer and ties legality to payment of the price. disputes arise if credit is unavailable.
The Haines County News notes residents in the small town sit up and take notice as the governor's action sparks unusual activity. Profanity and dope consumption are rumored, reflecting local concern and curiosity about official decisions.
The entry lists events and births: Saint birth dating to the fourth century, Christmas celebration. 1635 Blaine founder of Quebec. 1642 Sir Isaac Newton born died 1727. 1786 Shays rebellion noted. 4005 revolution in Henta Domingo. Astronomical notes describe moonset, Saturn and Jupiter positions, and references to Jupiter's satellites visibility.
A humorous, skeptical column lampoons belief in psychics and fortune tellers. It mocks women for seeking forecasts on marriage and luck while noting the supposed disinterested power of such readers who charge small fees yet profit from predicting futures. It contrasts credulity with market savvy and laments duped credulous publics.
Mrs Maufe Hardwicke editor of the Porne Sun wed Whiter hirdl at her home in Gerpns Christi on Saturday morning The Rev D B South officiated The couple left for a wedding trip through the north to Seed oats Kansas and Texas clipped oats M Bfuruchean
The text presents a playful riddle about two of bin children and a method to answer for Saturday, with hints about left side down in a child’s deva and a mock instruction to avoid letters.
The Teutonia council of the Order of Chosen Friends is organized with officers elected and installed led by Chief Councilor F. M. Gloeckner and other officers. The city endures a frigid spell as plumbers mend frozen pipes. A Third Ward School Christmas program delights a large audience. Visitors include W. E. Buckley returning from Linn County land abstracts and N. J. Petrich visiting from New Orleans. Fr. Dosch returns from Mexico with blacktail deer specimens. Captain A F Shepard travels to Washington DC to handle Texas sheepman interests. Three saddles stolen from Frank Risdon’s gallery at West Commerce and San Marcos streets.
The report notes a ten block stretch on Commerce Street from Sunset depot to Main plaza with no moving picture theaters, while Houston Street thrives with cinema venues. Commerce, though a financial wholesale hub, lags in entertainment, as Houston attracts the crowds with retail shopper appeal.
Sealed proposals for furnishing cavalry horses to the Philippine Islands will be received in San Antonio Texas, with delivery to Seattle and other railroad points considered. Proposals must be endorsed Proposals for Horses and addressed to L Clem, C Q M. Solicitation closes December 9 1908 at 12 m.
A whimsical fable recounts a Baur meeting an Owl by a swamp, trading banter on weather and wisdom. The Owl commends the boy’s progress, offers a chance to taste vinegar with a whippoorwill chorus, and imparts a moral about putting in effort and recognizing differences between honeybees and whippoorwills. The tale ends with a moral on experience and a stray note about a circus with no peanuts.
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