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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
2
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The United States Brewers Association, meeting in Milwaukee on June 10, endorses temperance principles yet urges beer to be promoted on a responsible basis. It calls for orderly saloons, strict enforcement of laws, and refusal to sell to unlawfully operated establishments to stem the prohibition wave. The piece notes political scrutiny and reflects on beer’s role in public morality and governance.
The editorial notes the rarity of Texas influence at the Denver Democratic National Convention with Brileyuill and Culberson absent from key roles. It discusses the ticket’s second place, Grover Cleveland’s death causing respect adjournment, and praises the Light's band plan to mobilize support. It argues parties resist dictate from Lincoln as in past Republican control.
The article lauds Grover Cleveland as a true democrat and one of history’s great presidents. It argues his party wrecked itself by following populism, praises his adherence to Jefferson and Jackson’s principles, and notes his final appeal urging fellow Democrats to avoid expediency and sensationalism. It highlights his steadfastness despite opposition inside his party.
A Dallas News column mocks Reuters style dispatches on the presidential election, noting uncertainty among financiers and the recurring joke of the barrel being filled and emptied in campaign coverage.
Chicago Record Herald notes an editorial by John Temple Gravea referencing William Henry Tatt. The piece hints readers should accept the editor as presenting solid facts and important information.
A fragmentary Chicago item discusses a haunted house and strange reflections on thoughts and behavior. It notes that dancing is hard work and personal profit matters, with remarks on judging others by speech and the difficulty of quick action. Some women prefer self discovery over being told.
A reflective column questions American attachment to monarchic pomp as the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day. It contrasts enduring loyalty to despotism with democratic ideals, arguing some fascination with royalty lingers despite professed belief in liberty and equality.
A garbled OCR snippet shows a man in a library with a large box beside him, crushing paper in his hand. The text is unreadable and difficult to parse, but hints at a chaotic internal moment or action. No clear names, dates, or locations can be confirmed from the fragment.
San Antonio marked the 111th anniversary of American independence with a varied program. Activities included a prohibition meeting an anti prohibition rally a Hungarian students gathering music at the Springs a Jaegerlust school and fishing along Pitcarman street repairs were overseen by Street Commissioner William Campbell. Citizens question Sunday law enforcement as Sheriff Lewis warns arrests for violations.
The entry cites July 4 historical notes with erroneous names and dates, listing Adams and Jefferson deaths with incorrect birth years, names like John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, and a 1881 reference to a president Mourne. It then mentions an eclipse or astronomical observations at Shiliago with figures for Mercury and Earth positions and Sun’s diameter readings.
A new arrival at Bad Man's canyon recalls a college man who vanished into a rambling, slangy chatter. Amber Tete answers in a calm turn, noting the man began throwing around many Me words and was promptly run from town by wary locals.
The Light announces numerous 1908 Democratic primary candidates for Bexar County offices. H. D. Lindsey W. T. Goforth James McCloskey Chez F. Stevens Fro H. Lancaster George Surkey George W. Huntress T. J. Newton John D. Traier XE. J. Hooves J. Hd. Wilkens Vivian E. Hamilton Michael F. Campbell Frank % Newton M. TS. Buckley Arthur W. Silagson Theodore Harris Harry Hertzberg Ben Fisk Nelson Lytle for various posts including Sheriff County Attorney County Clerk District Judge and District Attorney subject to Democratic primaries and July 1908 deadlines.
The Light announces A Blesenbach as a candidate for district clerk in Bexar County subject to the Democratic primary action. Andres Coy Jr. is the district clerk candidate listed.
The Light announces Otto Wahrmynd as a candidate for Representative Place No 2 in Bexar County. The notice notes the Democratic primary and designates the race as a key contest.
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