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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
4
A French professor named Gadbin died during a death leap act at Circus Basch in Berlin. He plunged from a 100 foot roof to an inclined shaft, sliding to the bottom but failed to maintain the angle and struck the end, dying soon after. The accident occurred after 488 prior safe performances.
Temporary chairman Bell introduces the session as three red white and blue young girls present roses to the chair. Mr Clayton kisses the children amid cheering. He proclaims this a democratic year and references Roosevelt and trust regulation. Delegates cheer as the address ends around 1 05 with a marching band and veep nominee Pravers of St. Louis.
The Massachusetts delegation says Ivernnn's Douglass will not be presented for vice president. The Georgia delegation plans to place Clark Howell in nomination, with Mar. J. THO of Cor dele Ga presenting his name. A delegation worked to boost sentiment for Juin W Kern, aiming for a meeting tonight to arrange presenting his name to the convention.
Denver Col June 9 The New York delegation held a cannee this morning with action focused on the nominations for president and vice president The delegation formally adopted a rule and Norman F E Mitel of Rutalo was unanimously elected as member of the national communities
A Maryville Lincoln statement asserts W. J. Bryan has no present plan to travel to Denver now or in May. The notice hints at possible demands on his time should contingency arise, though no commitment to attend the convention is indicated.
The forecast suggests a projected outcome favoring a candidate amid Democratic supporters in the Florida Capitol. Analysts note shifting turnout and party alignment impacting the legislative contest.
Sherman and Freeborn of Corpus Christi Texas have closed a 2 deal with M.S. of San Antonio Texas. The property spans 24 acres along Prospect Hill crest near West Commerce Street two blocks south of the car line extending south to Ouringo Street. They may resell soon and plan cement sidewalks and similar improvements. The sale totaled 25078 dollars. Frank Allen reports adjacent land near Corpus Christi at 40 dollars an acre and the Milam and Hibbbury store corner at 9000 dollars plus 200 acres on Pleasanton Road at 10 dollars per acre.
Acting Governor George Hellany ordered a company of National Guards at once to proceed to the scene of Indian trouble in Guthrie Oklahoma July 9. Other troops were placed under arms as the situation developed.
Denver, God, duly 9, John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers appeals to Alabama delegation to drop plans to nominate him for vice president. He argues his presence would help some factions while hurt others and asks abandonment of the plan. Missouri delegation backs former governor David Ry for VP, with Francis Boomed as a possible candidate if Gray is out.
This morning the United States steamer Connecticut sails at sea with duty at 9 8 a m. The Atlantic fleet lies 40 miles out from San Francisco as the ships maintain a steady parade formation. Weather is pleasant and the fleet progresses in orderly style under telegraphic updates from Mare Island Navy Yard.
Advertisement for lowering the Iron bridge over the San Antonio River at Houston Street bids to be received by the city clerk by July 26 1903. Project includes lowering grade two feet and a cantilever span of 110 feet for the bridge carrying two streetcar tracks. Deposit of 260 dollars required. City seal and official names appear with Mayor Anyan Callagitan and City Clerk Fred Fries.
A fragment recounts San Antonio figures such as Deacon Skeggs and Mrs. Julon visiting Louis Book Store to browse weekly journals and portraits from Cones Studio on Alamo, noting dress and social tensions amid domestic frictions.
A cryptic fragment notes a shift from heavy crates to light biscuits with a hint of wealth or abundance. The line suggests a reversal or ironic twist where items of value replace bulky shipments.
San Antonio upholds a city ordinance prohibiting removing or damaging street, plaza, alley or public place signs. Violators face a fine between five and two hundred dollars. Passed July 6 with signatures of Mayor Bryan Callaghan and City Clerk Red Prins.
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