San Antonio Light Publisher's Notice On City Mayoral Race
The San Antonio Light urges continued support for Mayor Callaghan, arguing his honesty, firmness, and devotion to the city justify re election. It frames opposition as political, not principled, and stresses the election should reflect business judgment and good service rather than personal or party motives.
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Public Opinion Favors Mayor Callaghan In San Antonio
Citizens debate the upcoming municipal campaign and oppose opposition to Mayor Callaghan. The piece argues his first term faced partisan clashes, but credits him with city improvements, strict contract adherence, and steady governance that benefited Houston Street, streets, drainage, and public health, urging continuity in leadership.
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San Antonio urged for railroad by Santa Clara clash note
A fragment remarks San Antonio should welcome a railroad from Santa Clara despite a Wednesday morning street fight. The commentary questions the safety of allowing San Antonio police to shoot, calling the event a harsh moment judged by Judge Shack.
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San Antonio
Santa Clara
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When Eggs Are Eggs in Autumn Markets
In this brief note eggs are described as simple, usable items for sale around thirty five per dozen. The piece warns against overanalysis and emphasizes straightforward freshness and proper, modest handling rather than cautious warnings.
Reflections of 4 Bachelor New York Place
A fragmented column of humorous observations on relationships pride insomnia and social norms. It mentions a truthful mirror, a flirting girl, and a mocked after dinner speech. The piece satirizes bets, spending, and idle social pretenses with quirky anecdotes.
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New York Place
December history notes and notable dates
On December 24 notable events include Benjamin Rush born and died 1918, and the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812. Also listed are William Makepeace Thackeray’s birth and death dates. Astronomy mentions moonset and solar noon timings with sun in the south.
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Great Britain
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William Makepeace Thackeray
Tinglish Wiriter
Kidney Trouble Warning From a Bizarre Home Remedy
There are more cases of kidney trouble now than ever before and kidney disease tops causes of death. A home “prescription” from Compound Karyon and extracts is urged, with a test using preserved urine overnight to guide treatment, claiming rapid relief after meals and at bedtime.
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Automobil Crash on Broadway Wounds Eight Injured
Eight people were injured late last night on Broadway after a theater district automobile crash. Cornelius Fox, a real estate dealer, and David Mandel, a waiter, were the gravest casualties and taken to Roosevelt Hospital where slight hope for Fox is noted. One other man suffered internal injuries while the remaining victims endured lesser harm.
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Cornelius Fox
David Mandel
Roosevelt Hospital
Fox
Yuletide Cheer Amid Cold Weather Sparks Local Sports Boost
Residents celebrate a festive Yuletide as a local hockey initiative, Hullister's Hockey, gains momentum with community support. A notable sponsor, AM Take Hullister's Hockey, appears alongside L& GO and M. Drug Co, signaling backing from several local entities.
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Lotus Club Holds Dance Celebration With Christmas Theme
Totus vlad members hosted a festive Lotus Club dance at Tiner hat featuring green tee work and moss to resemble a Wall scene, with red lights and holly decor. The reception list included many notable couples as guests, supper consisted of three courses, and the program showcased vine dances and cotillion led by Frank Gallagher with Julita Chittint, followed by a comic cotillion with Rudolph Groos and Lyn Millette. Favors included Confederate flags for the girls and national flags for the men, and cigar whistles plus picture balls were given as favors.
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Fred Doyle
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H. P. Drought
Hunter Harris
Renagan Houston
Carlos Bee
Albert Steves
M. Cary
H. H. Neill
Williamt Negley
San Antonio 21 Years Ago Highlights and Holiday Happenings
An 1887 San Antonio scan notes a Major Teel residence dance on South Flores, school closures for Christmas, seventh and eighth graders presenting Shakespeare gifts to Augusta Haenel, counterfeit money circulating, a Christmas dinner for prisoners, a big snow event report, a Polish Young Men's leap year ball on January 21, 1888, and the Hermann Sons anniversary January 1, 1888. El F. Glaze and HC Smith visitants mentioned.
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Major Teel
South Flores
Avene Sne Pass
Felida
Augusta Haenel
Shakespeare
Fuige Paschal
Hermann
el F. Glaze
Monterey Street Railway
HC. Smith
el Paso Republican
Uncle Sam Traces Trail of Mail Box Vandalism
Police forward case to federal authorities after incident on Brooklyn Avenue when a large mailbox was damaged by an explosive device described as a canyon cracker. Two youths armed with devices reportedly carried out the act and fled the scene yesterday afternoon.
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Uncle Sam
Brooklyn Avenue
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as cure all
An advertorial note touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease claiming internal action improves mucous membranes and boosts the body's strength. Proponents offer a $100 reward if it fails to cure and invite readers to request testimonials from Toledo Ohio makers. Also mentions The Haleville family pills for confection.
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Addynen T. I, Ceney & CO
Toledy
O. Gold
Marrying Preacher Sets San Antonio Nuptial Record
Four marriages were conducted in under three hours yesterday by Rev. G C H Burgin at Travin Fork Methodist Church. The first couple was Gay and Gray of Columbus Ohio with the ceremony at 6 20 p m. The second pair was Van Wie and Bergstrom from San Antonio later that hour. A third couple, Matthews from England and Mopecko of San Antonio, followed soon after. The final wedding paired McBrida of San Marcos with Fuller of this city at 9 o'clock.
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Travin Fork Methodist Church
San Antonio
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Matteline Gray
Calumbus
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Slock
Stonewall van Wie
Nellie Lows Bergstrom
Sin Ase Tank
Fred Matthews
England
Tasha Mopecko
T. T. McBrida
San Marcos
Verrome Fuller
Mayor presses jail cell upgrade for city prison
Mayor Callaghan urges immediate council action to authorize a contract with Southern Structural Steel to replace the wood cells in the city jail. He criticizes current sanitary conditions and fire risk, seeking modern, safer cells. The notice also includes an unrelated drug advertisement seeking buyers for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
Portrait Frames Frame Family Photos at McDonald Art Store
A brief notice notes that family portraits are displayed in frames at McDonald Art Store, highlighting a distinctive geld frame and the shop’s selection for preserving cherished pictures.
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Troops to Board Special Train to Fort Wingate
Arrangements were closed yesterday for a special train to Fort Wingate New Mexico. The International and Great Northern lines will haul the train from the city about 3 o clock Saturday afternoon. Two troops of cavalry from Fort Sam Houston will be aboard, designated as units L and M.
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Christmas presents and art shopping tips from a quirky note
A fragmented notice suggests Christmas presents and buying art at McDonaldl's Art Store. It mentions Chae and tat 265 days and implies keepsakes will be visible constantly. The tone mirrors a doodled shopper’s reminder from a local page.
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Adelaide Thurston shines in The Woman's Hour at Christmas show
Reviewers applaud Adelaide Thurston's mature turn in The Woman's Hour. The Christmas program runs matinee and evening with Miss Bunting and The Gambler at Hampire Theatre. O'Reilly at Lobster Bay debuts at Grand Opera House with elaborate costumes and a large chorus.
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Adelaide Thurston
Arkansas Gazelle
Little Rock
Woman's Hour
Thurston
Miss Thurston
Misa Thurston
Capital Theater
Lobster Bay
O'Reilly
Grand Opera House
Momizy
Matines
Elsis Hanlon
Tole Serson
Happy Hour vaudeville pillow delights Holiday Week
The Happy Hour theater presents a high class vaudeville program for the holiday week. Miss Follette of Follette and Wick returns from illness to perform in matinee and remaining shows. The La Perla sisters showcase a premier act and the Cuyutos display a dazzling serpentine dance with electrical effects, drawing patron favor in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
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