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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
2
Abuse of Authority Reflects on Police Conduct and Voter Trends
A critique urges officers to exercise power within legal limits and avoid bullying behavior, warning that misuse of authority harms order. It also notes election results with Taft, Bryan, Debs and regional political momentum, and questions the appeal of party lines in Texas cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arran
Democratic Party
Bryan
Parker
Taft
Roosevelt
Debs
Chafin
Hisgen
Son
Gilbiaus
Socialist Labor
Notaries in Texas Debated in Legislature
The article argues against limiting notaries public in Texas noting that reducing appointees would raise fees and push banks and businesses to seek a few favored notaries. It contends that commercial interests push for control over notarizations and questions the policy’s base and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iseen
Texas
Mytifiilons. de Texas
Taftinerary to San Antonio Sparks Chorus of Pants Praise
Taft planning Texas trip faces strong local welcome references to San Antonio led by 102 prominent prices in itinerary. Anfora goat wool trousers are praised as a symbol of support and a banner at the Chicago convention. The piece hypes a rousing reception for Taft in the Lone Star state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Texas
San Antonio
Lone Star
Chicago
Union
Plumber Advocates Strict Enforcement Of New Finance Law
The text argues police should practice with pistols and claims only plumbers grasp the meaning of the new plumbing ordinance finance. It suggests the law is beneficial for health and workmanship and should be strictly enforced.
Governor Enforces State Law in San Antonio and Galveston
Rio Grande News reports Governor Campbell, by withholding county commissions in Bexar and Galveston, moves to enforce the Bastin McGregor liquor law after re election. The paper supports uniform law enforcement, urges action against noncompliant towns, and criticizes delayed enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Campbell
Bexar
Galveston
Campbell Way
San Antonio
Olee
Sin Antonia
Reflections of a Bachelor confronts Christmas bills and romance
A New York Times column fragment mocks married and single women and notes the onset of Christmas bills. The越 text jumbles reflections on affection, truth, and leisure as coal costs rise with the season.
Pointed Paragraphs in Chicago News on Confidence
The piece muses on gender and effort noting women lose nothing of value if they lack it while a man who achieves little still appears capable. It warns confidence misplaced is hard to regain and that opportunities often slip away when waiting for the right moment.
Des 26 History Highlights and Astronomical Notes
December 26 marks the 1776 Battle of Trenton and the 1853 Great Republic destruction. 1905 saw street fighting in Moscow between troops and revolutionists. Astronomical notes include sunset 4:25, sunrise 7:10, moonset 8:10, with the Moon near perigee appearing unusually large.
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Batttle
Trenton
New York
Moscow
Rson
al Perigee
Tha Etrih
Henee
A Larger Navy Would Make Peace Certain
Senator Albert J Beveridge argues a vast navy deters war and ensures peace by projecting power in the Pacific and Atlantic. He contrasts Britain, Germany, France, Brazil, and Japan, insisting naval supremacy secures economy and national security, with oceans shielding the nation only when sea strength is unmatched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Atlantic
Great Britain
Germany
England
France
Leyen Brazil
Japan
Spain
Cuba
Critique of Southern Dialect Comedy and Stereotypes
A verbose critique warns that southern Black speech is diverse and resents caricatured dialects. It condemns writers who rely on stale tropes and exotic accents, noting regional differences between Charleston and Norfolk and challenging "virginatists" who imitate authentic speech without understanding reality.
San Antonio News Items From The Light 1887
Reports from San Antonio include a found bundle containing a dead infant near Navarro street found by Officer Kroeger, a Republican club meeting to nominate an alderman at large, Miss Sophis Santieben’s Christmas gathering, Sunset lodge officers elected for the year, a fire at Main avenue and Augusta Street causing about 7000 dollars in damage, Will Yaobin’s Christmas in the city, a San Antonio club reception tomorrow, Market Master Brimi selling stalls, Officer Daniels arresting an insane woman on Hast Commerce street, Ed Kotwa gifted a gold headed cane, and a grand five bird shoot next Sunday at San Pedro springs under the Alaing Gun dih.
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Hugens Seffel
Navarro Street
Kroeger
Wiale Child
Republican Club No. 1
Sophis Santieben
San Antonio
Cli
K. of
Frank Fuller
Weo
Rank A. Seffel
Jules A. Appler
Harry Tulle
Davis Holt
Sentinel
Ed. Zullmanzig
Main Avenue
Augusta Street
C. Zuschlag
Will Yaobin
San Antonio Club
Brimi
Market House
Daniels
Hast Commerce Street
Ed. Kotwa
San Pedro Springs
Postoffice aide says lost letters flood office
Mrs Ida Ogden Webster assistant post master recounted daily letters from people seeking missing relatives weather or debt details. She noted most requests are futile and staff only respond when a stamp is enclosed or when possible, otherwise they ignore such inquiries.
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Ida Ogden Webster
Houston
San Antonio
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