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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
2
The San Antonio Light lists terms of subscription by carrier or mail for daily and Sunday editions. One year rates apply, with pricing details for Sunday delivery and weekend service.
The notice urges subscribers to ensure their address changes reach the paper and to contact the publisher about irregularities. It instructs that only authorized collectors may be paid and warns against paying carriers, noting errors will occur if addressed incorrectly.
A 1908 summary from the Bureau of Statistics shows exports and imports falling in most large countries, with only a few exceptions. It notes U S imports may drop about $200 million and exports around $150 million, reflecting a global downturn. Thomas Mitchell Campbell is quoted on the law.
A long blast of quotes and figures on Anglo American industry and finance. It cites Dr Carnegie on workers’ skill, critiques defense of protection, notes London administrative data and fire insurance over five billion, factory and theater counts, postal volume, and public sentiment on corporate rewards versus punishment.
The Texas governor criticized for blocking County Judge Mann's commission, later acknowledging Galveston County Probate Court lacks criminal jurisdiction. The episode highlights tension between executive power and elected officials, drawing criticism from Democrats who view the governor as overreaching.
A Vermont bill targets individuals who supply false notices to newspapers. The push follows a hoax marriage announcement that damaged a prominent paper, highlighting penalties from fines to life imprisonment to deter pranks and protect reporting integrity.
On December 28, notable figures are listed including General James Wilkinson born 1757 and Thomas Babington Macaulay born 1800 died 1853. The entry mentions monarchs and inventors with scattered dates and vague references to astronomical events and times.
Professor William H Pickring argues aeroplanes will not cross oceans or menace armies soon. He notes speed increases demand eight times energy, aircraft grow less efficient when larger, and WWI use would mainly target rail bridges, with limited impact on ships or cities.
President Roosevelt calls for dignified restraint in foreign policy and mutual respect among nations. He argues that international obligations should mirror personal conduct and that duties abroad depend on steadfast home principles rooted in the nation's founding.
Fire on Water street saved by Mission hose company. City council delays rock quarry bids with seven quarries and seven bids. Mrs Favre uninjured after buggy collision on Garden street. West End artesian wells boring resumes with flow soon. Charles Kourjes died in Fourth ward. Col Will Lambert visits city. Willian Krempkau and wife visiting from Tombstone Arizona stay at Mahneka. Charles M Mighael tours New Orleans on business. Trains on Aransas Pass block South Pores street. Stanfield travels to Austin on school business. Baumberger welcomes a new baby. Ochse also celebrates birth.
In Mexico City areas a lantern on a fish pole marks Christmas celebrations. The Pastores light signals homes where the Christ child is shown in a crib and songs are sung. Neighbors gather for a festive evening, with the best room set for the event.
An OCR fragment advertises a large frame shop claiming to be the citys largest. It mixes unrelated lines about holiday orders, McDonalds Art Store, and a military draft enlistment notice. The garbled text also mentions a glue house, free tickets, and unclear contact details.
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