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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
2
Public notice to subscribers requests readers to supply both old and new addresses for paper delivery changes. It also asks to notify the office if delivery becomes irregular and provides a contact name Esther and phone number 176.
The piece argues Gov Campbell faces a strong anti campaign across Texas as dissatisfaction with the 10th legislature and new tax laws fuels a reaction against radicalism. It notes Williams as a focal point for opposition, much of it driven by broader discontent rather than Williams’s own appeal. It cites party campaigning in Bexar, San Antonio street campaigns, and mudslinging among candidates.
The piece argues the Democrats misinterpret the platform’s injunction stance and alleges Republicans misdefine the issue. It claims the plank mirrors Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell’s wishes and calls for trial by jury on factual questions.
The campaign pits organized capital against unorganized labor with the outcome hinging on labor unity. A Denver Bryan demonstration sparks talk of reform while San Antonio pushes for better railroad links and steel fireproof car use to reduce wreck fatalities. Local action urged to pursue rail improvements and influence Brownsville territory access.
The Georgetown Commercial and Bliss county papers publish harsh editorials and letters attacking Governor Campbell and rival Williams. Citizens debate Campbell’s prohibition stance, accusing political ploys and predicting tax savings or losses as campaigns unfold. Local papers claim partisan bias while urging voters to weigh promises against facts.
A brief column in the New York Press muses on domestic life and weather, noting social friction when a wife’s burdens impact her husband financially. The tone is homey with parochial humor about winter and relationships.
A baffling note from the Toltec Pantheon era describes Senor Batres proposing moving an ancient Centeotl statue to the national museum in Mexico City. Local factions resist, fearing desecration of Toltec tradition and a revolt by the polytheistic community.
In San Antonio, the Tat le Jokers beat the Wack Stockings 17 to 10. County Collector Ramsey fell ill and will stay home several days. The Sunday law was not strictly observed, with many shops remaining open. A birthday party for Miss Emma torn was hosted on MIL street. Lone Star Gim club held its prize photo event with large attendance. An express wagon incident led to a horse being corralled on Almno plaza. Mrs. August Sandenen and family traveled to their cane in Uvalde.
Fragmentary notes report a county summer project and street work by a company in the West End. A baseball game saw the Little Disies defeat the Tite Hivunas with an 18 to X score. Names and places are unreadable.
July 10 in history recalls Christopher Columbus born in 1451 and William Blackstone born in 1723. Daguerre born 1789 credited with early portrait photography. 1805 refers to a Santiago bombardment context. Astronomical data includes rise and set times and solar declination for a regional date, followed by a U S Army recruiting notice and a mix of local agricultural and business names from San Antonio, Texas.
A letter from a student prints tales of a picnic where several children were soaked and sick with taumps while others, including Mr Higgins, fell and broke a rib. A digger of a deep well whipped boys Willy and Dugsy for rough play, leaving blue marks as Ernest cuts his anger badly. The writer signs as The Angist NGineator.
A vivid scene unfolds as a Tamil narrator recalls a fierce thunder storm. A mother comforts her frightened family while lightning floods the home, ending with a young girl shouting与 encouragingly urging more thunder.
The Light announces multiple candidates for sheriff county clerk district clerk constable and other offices in Bexar County Texas subject to Democratic primary actions. Names include W I Goforth Winmey McCroskay Charles F Staves Fred A Lancaster George Sarkey Andres Goy Jr August Biesenbach Join H Tramer J Ed Wilkens Vivian Hamilton Michael F Campbell Frank R Newton M E Buckley Arthur W Sedlgsom Theodora Harris Ben Fisk Nelson Lytle and others, with dates noted for July 1908 and under Democratic primary control.
The notice lists Chester H Terrell as a candidate for representative from Bexar County subject to the Democratic primary. It notes the election context and the action of the party primary process.
In Boxer county Otto Wohrmundus announces candidacy for Representative Place No 2 as the Democratic primary nears. The move signals party support and positions Wohrmundus for the upcoming electoral contest.
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