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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
2
The San Antonio Light announces its founding on January 20, 1881 and lists Associated Press members with A. Munro as manager and Shirley W. Johns as managing editor.
A publisher's notice informs Light readers to pay money only to regular authorized collectors and warns subscribers not to pay carriers. It emphasizes that dues must be settled through official channels and cautions against improper collections.
Key events on February 2 include John Cabot’s voyaging commission in 1497 and notable 19th century notes such as Montevideo’s capture by Britain in 1807. The fragment references 1804 Philadelphia and 1811 Horace Greeley with an obituary dated November 29, 1872, plus a cryptic line about Rostan barter and seven miles long gul.
The piece argues against abolishing official fees without fixing salaries for county officers. It critiques the pending bill to raise county treasurer pay to 400 per year and judges to 1600, noting salaries must attract good men. It warns low pay will worsen services and calls for population-based yet adequate compensation to ensure honest, competent county management. It also mentions city improvements and the line about bread loaves remaining unchanged.
The piece questions Bexar county's ability to handle internal affairs and whether a new judge should be appointed by the governor or by the commissioner court. It argues the general law assigns vacancy filling to the commissioner court and questions Gov Campbell's role in appointing the first judge.
The piece questions a proposed amendment to shift judge appointments from the county commissioners to the governor or other bodies. It argues the measure would upend local control, affect probate and criminal dockets, and increase political maneuvering, while contrasting public officials with the electorate of Bexar County. It also references Taft and Roosevelt in a broader political context.
Dallas News correspondent Tom iinty Jr argues the Texas railroad commission has become politicized and divided. He cites internal debates, rising professional politicians, and calls for reform, including ending political influences and adjusting minimum rate rulings to curb discriminatory practices in rail freight.
General Manager Farnsworth defends the tureplena company stating there is no cause for poor service while acknowledging potential for rate changes. He notes the company and Tubligi prefer improved service over rate cuts and hints Farnsworth may act to improve conditions.
A Brownsville aeroplane company forms with capital of 6000 dollars, issuing exclusive rights to patents for inventions by Frentira Newman who recently went to Transnavile. Newman has tested a machine in San Antonio and plans another within eight weeks.
Mrs Mary Cryderman of Lafontaine Kansas describes chronic fatigue rheumatism and dizziness. After starting Hood's Sarsaparilla she gains strength, rising from 124 to 174 pounds and credits the medicine for her improved health and energy. The ad touts Hood's as unique due to its 20 ingredients and warns against cheaper substitutes. It promotes liquid or tablet forms at 100 doses for $1.
From The Light dated February 3 1888 the Gleaweys of Prine Methodist church held a pleasant entertainment at the church last night featuring vocal solos by Alberto Garcia and other acts. Superintendent Smith of the public schools has begun a classified studies program at the High school. Washingtons birthday is marked by a grand parade by the fire department on February 22 followed by a ball at night. A petroleum flow is reported along streets at George Dulling ranch. At St James A M E church a meeting of colored citizens organized and elected officers to aid in the immigration movement with Professor William Loot teaching at Marion 18 visiting relatives in the city. The monthly noteable of the First Baptist church takes place tonight at J T Halle on Filth Arnet.
Question cites Mason and Bildell and Confederate figures. mentions the British mail steamer Trew and US steamer Santacinte with Wilkes. notes November 8, 186? and January 1, 1865 release. Then asks when the first book was printed in the United States. Answer provided: the Bay Psalm Book printed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, by Stephen Daye in 1640.
A fragmented San Antonio column recounts a travel tale with a hotel stay jerky humor about a phony dream and a hotel bill marked by a $2 charge for horse and buggy. The piece notes lax local enforcement and cites a local shopkeeper and others in a jesting tone.
Miss Felice Walker daughter of William Walker a prosperous farmer of Fork neighborhood was burned to death today when her night dress ignited from the fireplace. Her mother tried to help but was unable and the flaring gown carried the girl across the room before she collapsed outside the door. the fire was extinguished after witnesses moved to assist.
In a Forty-fifth district court damage trial an Arkansas juror refused to sit beside a black juror, declaring his dislike of sitting next to a Negro. The judge sought input from lawyers, and the proceedings continued after debate over excusing the black juror. Convictions ensued for one defendant.
Advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine for adults and children alike. It claims top sales, praises its effectiveness, and notes widespread availability through local druggists and dealers.
Burlington couple in a wedding that linked philanthropy and faith. The bride, daughter of Geo. Wotman, pledged a substantial fortune to support Salvation Army rescue work in the city slums, reflecting a blend of personal union and public charity.
A slate of lodge and union gatherings appears for tonight across San Antonio area locations. Meetings include Monage lodge No 424 Odd Fellows hall, San Antonio camp No 529, Woodmen ball, Alamo lodge No 108, K and L of H, Pythian ball, and various other fraternal groups at Eagles hall Schleicher, Red Men Ball, Magayic temple, Milam lodge No 2, and Chariton temple No 4. Also listed are Union Labor meetings, Musicians union, St Alberve society, and Dautesher Maen events with times in the evening and afternoon.
New York reports a fraud probe into street cleaning payments where bogus checks claim snow removal costs. Nine department employees have been arrested with estimates that at least five thousand dollars were improperly charged, and about 40 percent of ready checks are believed counterfeit. Private detectives have led the investigation, with more arrests anticipated.
A Generoag Gilt Professor Amnyan nek juan amasses a complete almanac with math, phonetics, phrenology, birth month lore, wheat carding, dream interpretation, and weights and measures. It claims to delight families and rural readers with practical information and entertainment and offers free sending from Munron Rom aly Company, Philadelphia.
Medical researchers in Omaha pursue a new approach to tuberculosis with mercury injections and diet control under close medical supervision. Six volunteers join an eight month plan, aiming to curb the disease's ravages and offer hope amid the dread illness.
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