The San Antonio Light January 10 7685 oddities
Fragment from The San Antonio Light. OCR shows garbled January 10 issue data, subscription rates, offices in New York Chicago Boston Detroit and circulation figures for December. Contains publisher notices, delivery and advertisement details, and auditing notes with many transcription errors.
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San Antonio
Sap Antonio
Vhone Crockete
Kew
Hatele
United
New York
Paul Block
Pirra Ave
Chicago
Paul Block, Inc
Mallera
Peas Block, Inc
Bowen Safe Ueyontt & Trust
Detroit
Offic Pan Aleck, Inc
Concession Bid Halts Ship Purchase Bill Fight
Opponents warn the plan to buy interned ships risks war with belligerents. Democratic and Progressive forces clash as administration spokesmen push concessions to save the measure, while critics insist defeat to avoid danger remains the safer course.
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Root and Lodge
Germany
Senate
Bryan
Messure
Adminis
The King’s Champion of England A Crowned Combatant Tale
A humorous sketch describes the Honorable the King’s Champion in England. He dons armor and rides to the coronation hall to proclaim his readiness to fight anyone claiming the new king is not rightful. The scene ends with expectations of police intervention and hesitation at provocation.
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England
Toret
Adeplen
Turan
Nuie
Perwonag
Anil
Nationmt
Walt
Kings Champion Frank Dymoke and the Umbrella Incident
A humorous account recalls the historic King’s Champion and a modern twist when Mrs. Marion Noel clashed with Frank Seman Dymoke JP. He allegedly struck in a domestic dispute, and Noel used an umbrella to defend herself before a judge fined him.
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Frank Seman Dymoke
J.P
England
Frank Seman Dymabke
J P
Redistricting Texas and West Texas Power Plays
The House committee reports a redistricting bill that appeases West Texas and challenges Senator Johnson’s partition proposal. The piece argues long-standing Western underrepresentation and notes Democratic aims while stressing citizen sovereignty beyond ballots and ongoing legislative resistance.
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House Committee On
Johnson
Texas
House Committee
West Texas
Terguson
United States
Teaas
Archie
Democratic ideals move from theory to practical policy
The article praises lawmakers for shifting focus from self interest to measures of intrinsic public interest and importance, marking a development of Democratic ideals into practical policy affecting public welfare. It notes a new tendency among politicians to consider broad, citizen-centered ideas rather than pursuing personal gain.
Nation ignoring coast defense needs exposed by Garri son
The piece criticizes U S coast defenses for lacking trained personnel and readiness. It argues 60 to 160 million dollars were spent on fortifications without adequate manpower. Modern warfare requires technical training, extended by a call for stronger officer and enlisted presence to defend forts effectively.
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United States
Senate
Garrison
Cotton Pool Irregularities Prompt Short Loan Window
The Fort Worth Record reports only 20 000 of 146 090 000 cotton pool funds have been drawn and the pool will not extend loans beyond February 3. Farmers faced high money restrictions, causing most to avoid borrowing. Many believe subscribers will not send funds to farmers using the pool.
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Ponl
Fort Worth
Buyers Gain Control of Bachs-Denman Coal Properties
United Mine Workers of America purchase the Bachs-Denman coal works at Ar-Kahaas, marking a practical application of collective ownership and the no quarter doctrine of the IWW. The union faces questions about sustaining wages, taxes, depreciation, upkeep, and governance as it takes control of production. Also noted is copper market activity with Miraian and Rowse influencing prices, amid fears of copper shortages impacting war efforts.
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Bachs-Denman
Ar- Kahaas
United Mine Workers of America
Industrial Workers of the World
Indea
Galveston Princ
Miraain
America
Germany
Austria
Chiadelphia
Death Clock drama amidst fortress and siege in Furtille
In Furtille the Larcher family estate stands as Saxon General Von Ehrlich and Captain Vogel clash with Melcary Marcelle and mayor Larcher amid a coercive wedding threat. Marcelle escapes to seek aid while villagers listen to rallying speeches and a perilous clock strike looms. The scene ends with a court martial and a rescue.
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Furtille
von Elelich
Myer
Apa
Marcelle Larcher
Mademoisette
Marcelle
von Hhrlich
Goxon
Pomerainhine
Marcelly
Cotumany
Farville
Vogel
Marcetle
Erin Marcelle
von Ehrlich
Ruth
Ehatean
Alona
Rustand
You
M. Larcher
Yoel
Linden
Vor Enrlich
Longevity and Diet After Forty: Individual Paths
A vintage discussion notes that longevity hinges on personalized choices after age forty. It stresses careful regulation of habits and diet, and that no single rule fits all, as individuals must determine which foods hurt or help their health.
Sleepy Time Tales Wake to Rose Garden Homecoming
A weary leader of the wilt ducks guides his troupe toward their northern home but lands in a rose garden instead. The Rose Fairy shelters them for the night and promises safe travel, as the group rests and continues the journey to a peaceful winter home.
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Nate
Tex
Rosa Garden
Business Outlook Improves Across United States Trade
The Horton Globe notes steadier business and rising industrial activity in the United States. Reports show increases in steel and copper production, expanding automobile outputs, busy motor truck markets, full operation in Southern cotton mills, coal mine expansion, and shipbuilding demand, signaling improved optimism.
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Funm Tha Horton Globe
United States
Letters on Jitneys and Traction Amid City Debate
A letter page features readers arguing about jitney versus Traction Company service. One writer criticizes the nickel jitney plan for uneven street access, while another urges fair service and warns against bias toward the Traction Company. A mother appeals to the editor to preserve humane care at the asylum, questioning board decisions. A third voice defends regulated jitney service, cites taxes and costs, and urges progress with time.
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Tractium Company
Doce
Traction Company
Eind
Te Bey
Ty Bene
San Antonio
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