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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
2
The column cites the Dollar Man returning next Sunday while remarking Taft’s stubbornness, and mocks rumors about Vetrazzini’s $2400 nightly fee. It questions Mark Twain’s status after a press-agent shakeup and mentions a February 7 subscriber drive and a hidden-word contest promising prizes for readers in San Antonio.
Governor Hughes announces his bid for the Republican nomination amid club pledges and calls for party unity. He reiterates that he does not seek office and stresses allegiance to party decisions, warning against political concessions to individual interests. The speech signals a decisive step toward a gubernatorial or presidenti ally path, highlighting expectations of party discipline and public service.
The remark suggests that mere calmness will not secure supremacy and urges a stronger, more forceful approach by the Empire State’s chief executor to maintain influence and silence opposition.
A discussion of unemployment in New York where crowds gathered for work yet often failed to act, contrasted with a 19th century Chinese incident where authorities crushed a planned unemployed parade to avoid disorder. The piece notes some unemployed are willing to work while others protest, and recounts Washington recruits marching to demand relief.
A congressional bill aims to relieve awkward defensive duties when treaty protections injure a state. It would compel authorities to defend aliens under government protection and allow formal court action against violators. The measure seeks to limit alien offenses and ensure federal responsibility.
The Washington Blur reports debate over U S occupation of Cuba and alleged push to install Palma. It argues America should retain influence under the Platt Amendment, stressing Cuba as a republic allied to the United States and hinting at possible intervention if Palma fails.
A column argues that senatorial power attracts national reputations while many senators are tied to vested interests. It laments eroding individuality, questions the Senate’s role versus the House, and calls for reform in banking and monetary policy, referencing Andrew Jackson era changes.
A partial Chicago News fragment describes a young man involved in an assault with a woman, noting another gentleman helped carry items to her and placed them on her lips. The article provides limited readable context and lacks full details.
Two women hunted for return coupons of their San Antonio tickets yesterday. They searched Alamo Street and Houston Street for brokers but found none as restraining orders closed their offices. At the city ticket office an agent said brokers have fled to healthier locales, proving their complete disappearance.
A tall woman in a turban with a long green feather boards a Garden Street car and greets a friend, both ladies wearing feathers. A black quill and a short jab cause a playful moment as they laugh and brass loudly as the car moves along.
Birth notices list several families including Meekman Lions de Ro Hon Dennis Newel Morey Dieas Yennie Manco and others at Kentucky avenue Coar street North Santa Rosa Haga street detailing sons and daughters born to each couple. An advertisement promotes Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething babies claiming soothing relief and cure for wind colic diarrhoea priced twenty five cents with a standard drug act guarantee.
The Menger hotel scene hosted a social led by James Tl. French Jr and W. W. Cooley with Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Cohen retiring from their honeymoon. Mikado club hosted dancing. numerous guests listed. A treasurer’s meeting announced for city nomination, and Edieff theater faced a clothing issue. Mayor candidate Terrell spoke. Chevalier sought recorder support. George Duling received a 20 pound cabbage from California. Fire department No 4 boasted recent effort. St Mary’s students celebrated St. Principis day. Father Charles Francis noted as rootplant of siimeyvets.
Albert Gimdiwig, raised near the Alamo in San Antonio, is described as a respected undertaker and embalmer. He trained at Philadelphia Training School for Embalmers, earned recognition for skill and thoroughness, and now owns the San Antonio Undertaking and Embalming Co. He also runs a spring embalmer training school.
A brief item notes an event of entertainment held in someone's honor drawing attention and casual chatter. It mentions a leaning drift in mood or reception among attendees with a light, informal tone. No specific names, places, dates, or organizations are provided.
A jumble of lines about seas winds and a jar imprisoning an entity, plus a fragmentary tale of creating life and control. A Philadelphia Press quote features a meddling youth and Knox debating marriage and wealth in a hazy, unfinished scene.
Questions and Answers column includes varied trivia and biographical notes such as Mrs T M readers queries to Mme Josephine D Anjon, General Lew Wallace birthplace and birth date, Welland canal cost and completion, University of Texas cheer, population census, marriages in New York society, and a classified ad pitch for job placements in The San Antonio Light.
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