Thirteen Days Remain in Pay Poll Contests and City Prospects
A collage of misread lines mentions pay polls, candidates, and city growth. It notes a mysterious Mulfigan, Willie face-to-face meetings, and Bryan and Cannon speculation. It recalls Admiral Gevey doubt, a Brooklyn tunnel link, and a World Almanac arrival. Mark Twain’s $51,000 cost and a “Dollar Man” collecting Sunday issues are referenced. Editorial call invites letters on The Light magazine section with $1 awards, due Saturday night. Charles W. Knight is highlighted as longtime railroad executive and current San Antonio Business Men’s Club secretary.
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Dellars
Antonio Light
The
Light Nolsier
Charles WN. Klicht
General Western
Momaplla
Charleston
East Tennessee, Virginia
Georgia
Kight
San Antonio
Anonymous Letters From The Light Prompt Public Action
An article notes The Sak Antonis Licht receives unsigned letters about alleged misconduct by officials and servants. It urges readers with knowledge of neglect or wrongdoing to come forward, citing a West Side saloon alleged to be selling inner to minors with police awareness.
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Oikerg
West Side
Kentucky case of Caleb Powers fuels dangerous political turmoil
The piece discusses Caleb Powers and the murder of Governor Goebel in Kentucky, noting repeated trials with no verdict and rising vendetta sentiment. It weighs pardons, possible death penalty, and the risk of violence if Powers is freed or bailed, arguing politics shape the outcome and Kentucky remains a volatile case.
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Caleb Powers
Goshel
Kentucky
Powers
Aby Sidie
Old Kentucky
Goebel
Maters Stuand
Kentuck
Work Fast and Die Fast. Modern Business Stress Warned
A New York Herald piece laments that rapid modern communications keep American businessmen at desks longer with more hours and responsibilities. Physicists warn that continuous stress and anxiety erode health. executives must slow down, seek recreation, and avoid worrying about imagined troubles.
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New York Herald
Jong Yeow
Ani Ba
The Tax Assessor and the Indian Who Bowed
Deputy tax assessor Lang confronted a scene atop the new I N G depot where a naked man posed as a bravado trick. Women gathered at gates while villagers watched as Lang attempted to handle the situation with calm authority. The Indian figure sat with bow drawn, delaying the officer and ending with the concealed prank’s exposure.
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Tradan
Gwrty
Mr. Long
Aleres
Balanang Hirself
Byneath
Dim
Lang
Hind
Future Bright For San Antonio Club Chooses Mullaly Leader
The San Antonio Business Men's Club elected Charles B. Mullaly as president at its annual meeting, urging rapid growth to 1200 members, expansion of club quarters, and a push to bring a Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad line into the city. Officers named include Fred W. Cook and Alex Joske, with J. H. Kirkpatrick among the directors. A campaign to promote immigration and a German edition of Beautiful San Antonio was discussed.
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San Antonio
B. J. Watemann
W. B. Tuttle
George McQuaid
FL. Hillyer
J. H. Kirkpatrick
J. N. Brown
Ame National Bank
Nat al Washer
J. H. Kirlepatyiel
CN. “Kight
Jt iv
Afr
Mullaly
Mollaly
Chamber of Commerce
Kight
Warning of Trouble in Tongue and Stomach Health Claim
A fragmented notice discusses warning signs of trouble after a late night, noting tongue coating and stomach discomfort. It cites Hexay Drug Co and Moysel as offering an absolute guarantee of refund and satisfaction if the remedy is not effective.
Grand Offer to the Sick and Weak by Dr Alvin Horns
An advertorial piece by Dr Alvin Horns of San Antonio promotes a likely new “speciallat” remedy claiming to restore vitality and cure many diseases. It offers free X ray examinations before January and promises rapid relief, claiming cures for heart, kidney, liver, stomach, gout, rheumatism, asthma, paralysis, general debility, and more with his revitalizing methods.
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I. Alvin Horns
M.D. San Antonis
Paul Bo
Ruvise
Fiorea
San Antonio Prospects Highlight Evening Speeches
D Terrell Thomas L Conroy J H Kilpatrick and W S Conness spoke optimistically about San Antonio. Conness praised local property sales, noting 38 parcels in the area showed funds flowing despite scarcity. The scene underscored the city’s supposed prosperity as residents continue moving in. Married Last Night at St Mark's Episcopal Church T A Carother and Miss Argenta McDonald of Mexico wed with many friends attending. Carother works as cashier for Guanajuato Reduction and Mining Co. The newlyweds plan to sail to New Orleans then New York.
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Mir. Cabhess
Acre
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
T. A. Carother
Argenta
McDonald
Buth
Mexico
San Antonio
Mr. Carothers
Guanajuato
Mrs. Carothers
New Orleans
New York
Cocke of Texas: A Fighter in Public Life
William A. Cocke, nicknamed the sliniest cock in Texas, rises from poverty to influence after leading anti Bailey charges in the legislature. Born near Corpus Christi on September 24, 1874, he faces reverses with unyielding resolve, described as a courageous, public-spirited Texan beloved by the people. He is drafting a book titled Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey Unmasked and is noted as a farmer, teacher, merchant, lawyer, and legislator.
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WM. A. Cocke
Texas
Mr. Cock
Corpus Christi
Mr. Cocke
Cocke
Dalley
Gucke Fy
Joseph Weldon Batley
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Bryan Ab Wayo
Tipton
Bills
Gevey
Hophia
East River
Brooklyn
Light
Mt. Vesuvius
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Mark
Vollar Man
Aire
Brent
Safecuan
Mont
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Fornigot
Certio
Mien
Golnis Om
Business Men’s Club
Mimsaly
Walher
M. E & T. Railroad
Aai
Golpt
AORET
Tichmond
Ban An- Jono
Sax Antonia
Renson
Tne Real Estate Committee
Dobbers
Loagie
Greater
3. B. Carrington
Miso
Kiehl
Antonia
TJ. Anderson
Pasifle
Germany
L. J. Hart
Hart
Cacrington
Sheir
Los Angeles
Weller
Jobbers' and Manufacturers’ League
Brady
Lampasas
J. S. Breet
the Light
Horvart University
Wind
Hiro
DR. Horne
J. Alvin Horne
M.D
Hicks
Ban Antonia
Tex
SAN Antonians
the State Bank and Trust Co
East Houston Street
San Antonio, Texas
McGampbell
Aug. Bram
Firet
Act
Ball
J. H. Halle
Alamo National Bank
E. B. Chandler
East Crockett Street
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