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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1906
Page
1
A London report flags French progressives pushing to end the dual alliance with Russia. It cites widespread criticism of Russia among Paris elites and a demand for government reform. The piece also covers Japan's military notes market, Papal policy expectations, and German reactions to unrest and Abyssinian venture plans.
Travel advertisement notes extremely low vacation rates to Canadian and New England destinations via Michigan Central and The Niagara. Provides incomplete contact lines for Hy H.J. Newton in Dalrad Texas and a traffic manager in Chicago, with garbled street addresses and mis-spelled names.
Special to The Light Austin May 1 23 George D Neal lieutenant governor arrived from San Antonio where he had been on business. Neal plans to retire to private life after his term expires next January and will practice law. He cites long public life, starting as an alderman, and says he believes Senator Davis of Dewitt has excellent chances for lieutenant governor. Mention of oil prospects near Seabrook and the Interurban line between Gainesville and Sherman with 52 miles of track. Notes on local land values rising and possible development of fruit farming. Also reports on railroad commissioner activities, a proposed $20 000 trend and bridge bonds for Potter county, and fuel oil costs affecting state operations.
The Light authorizes multiple candidates for state senate and legislative seats in Bexar County with requests to follow Democratic primary rules on July 28 1906. Names include R B Green Graham Dowdell J F Onion TB Cobbs W A Cagis Solon Stewart George Surkey Andrews Coy Joseph Ryan H Sheck Thad T Adams Frank R Newton A S Robinson A L White Jr Peter Jnaga Albert Vhuth John A Bitter Harry Hellabores Chas Stevens and G C Shoar. Also notices for county offices such as sheriff assessor tax collector and clerk alongside endorsements and procedural notes.
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