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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1897
Page
12
The column notes bold political jargon and crowd dynamics around William Jennings Bryan, free silver debates, and party tensions. It mentions Bryan, Kenedy, Slayden, and other figures, with satire on circular social politics, editorials, and local election rhetoric. The piece mixes commentary on journalists, Hebrew merchants, and the press coverage of the era.
San Antonio voters in Ward Six petition for independent candidate for city council. Letter writers urge support for the bid, pledging to vote and to work in the election, citing district needs and fair representation.
Informed sources report Judge Callaghan under scrutiny as Mayor critiques past courses while remaining firm on policy. The Lantern notes inconsistencies in Mr. Minor's stance and questions leadership at this juncture.
The Daily Express argues the coming mayoral race is a business choice. Elmendorf’s administration is praised for budget discipline, debt reduction, and timely debt service while Callaghan is blamed for overspending, mismanagement of funds, and risky ventures like St Marys Street. Elmendorf is urged as the fiscally prudent candidate.
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