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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled edition header and stray words about subscription and carrier may indicate a local notice failed to render. No clear event, date, or names present. preserves only scattered fragments amid unreadable lines.
Subscribers face changes of address and irregular delivery services. The item mentions a March Friday 13th, a New York saloon closure controversy, and various quips about Hughes, Tilden, and a London police fine. It also reflects on Fort Sam Houston sidewalk longevity since 1879 and calls for army and ambassadorial reforms in Mexico.
The article discusses government efforts to remove 4000 to 6000 Saint-Gaudens gold eagles from circulation, noting public frenzy and advertising around the coins. It covers criticism of the eagle design, claims of visual flaws, and collectors’ hoarding turning the coins into curios while a planned large-scale melting would render about $160,000 in gold valueless for circulation.
In a terse political update, Thosevelt’s potential bid for the presidency unsettles observers while fears about a rival candidate ease. Harper’s Weekly notes the matter now appears settled, with tensions easing and the party calm.
The piece notes Harper's roundup criticizing Bryan and signaling a defeat by Denver as the Democratic convention city. It discusses shifts in Roosevelt supporters, possible realignments to Bryan if Roosevelt won’t run, and the impact of campaign financing plus regional loyalties on Bryan's chances.
The piece notes opposition to postmaster Meyer’s parcels post plan with misrepresentation cited as a tactic. It claims converts among Congress members grow and argues parcels post aids merchants and customers, while big express firms fear loss of business and critics warn of public expense.
An odd clipping notes a man claiming he has never spent a day in Kansas City amid advertising copy. The fragmentary item hints at regional prattle or promotional effort but lacks clear events, dates, or names for fuller context.
A letter from Berta Bal MT Turbalay states he is not a candidate for public office. He asks for correction of his name in the San Antonio paper and notes his law work requires attention, with thanks and regards.
The London Spectator argues Roosevelt faces a largely inevitable third term, with ethical questions about breaking a pledge. The Baltimore Sun notes pressure from the people and party factions, comparing past unanimous calls to the presidency and pondering implications for the 1930s political landscape.
The London Spectator notes the Mameluke leap tale told to visitors at the Cairo citadel. Only one of seven hundred plus Mamelukes survived the massacre, spared because he was away at parade and the pasha feared no slave. Legends grow around gates and a saint’s hermitage amid old ballad echoes.
The largest assortment of jewelry will be on display from 1 pm at Damon Itzatze magnate stores including ItzatzeMag Jewelry Co and Bear Drug Co, with al ry se options available.
Scraps note diverse subjects from milk yields in Lackawanna County to Cunard’s Mauretania, German health stats, San Francisco or Columbus talk, railway ties under construction in Malaya, olive and oil production figures in Italy, and Swiss opposition to a Mutterhorn railway. The compilation preserves names, places and numbers where readable.
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