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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
2
A subscriber notice urges readers to inform the paper of both old and new addresses to ensure proper delivery. It lists a contact telephone number 176 for updates and directs subscribers to notify the office if delivery is irregular.
A presidential memorial dispute surfaces as Dunn and Parker resolutions clash over credit to Cleveland. The Bryan faction critiques the Dunn text while Parker’s, revised to avoid offense, shows respect for the late president. Delegates debate, with New York and others watching, amidst miner and industrial policy references.
The excerpt reports on several topics: Choquet urging patronalization to reduce mine accidents. China pressuring the Dalai Lama to return from exile and planning a conferen ce with the emperor. American-Chinese trade shifting toward the Pacific with rising Pacific port share. England's patent law spurring foreign and U K manufacturing investment totaling about 125 million dollars. concerns over opium suppression in Straits settlements with opium revenue projections amounting to roughly half of colonial revenue.
The Democratic Bob of Black Jack Grove alias R R Williams gaining press attention as Campbell faces scrutiny over rendition tax costs. Williams, though unlikely to win, attracts support from Campbell opponents with clubs forming across the state and funds raised to cover campaign expenses.
The Tennessee governor race concluded with Patterson defeating Carmack who ran on a wartime liquor platform. Prohibitionists used gin bottle imagery in St Louis dives as part of campaign tactics that backfired, prompting calls for fair play and adherence to rules in political contests.
An obituary item recalls Grover Cleveland and reflects on what he left to his country and family, noting dignity over wealth. The piece frames the former president as a man of modest means whose legacy transcends riches.
San Antonio notes from The Light on May 4 1887 mention the Fifth ward and Prohibition club planning a Thursday night meeting. Baseball incident cited as a Little Jokers catcher was hit by a bat by Charly Artz during a game with the Black Stockings. Jury commissioners allocate 14 grand and 50 petit jurors for September term. Convict labor on Floreeville road expected to finish soon. Captain G C Githsby seeks health in Arkansas. Solomon Rosenfield visits. Charles L Meyer returns from Monterey for health. County commissioners approve Architect Murphey plan for a new courthouse site not yet decided.
Bun sote rises at 4 30. Moon eels 02 a m. Tom is 14 days old.
Creek Indian Poet Alexander Posey argues a radical remedy for tribal decline. He recalls a pre white intrusion era of abundance and freedom then laments traders and techs that degraded the Indian economy. He calls for a new homeland aided by the government to reclaim sovereignty.
The article argues that a town's charm rests on its architecture and environment, not just overall appearance. It critiques mismatched designs that ignore climate and local needs, warns against architectural errors by ill-advised owners, and urges builders to consider harmony, taste, and proper professional conduct. Local builder ad follows.
The Light authorized to announce B D Lindsey as sheriff and W S Goforth as sheriff with Democratic primary action. James McCloskey and F Stevens named for sheriff and Sheriff of Bexar County respectively. Fred H Lancaster and George Surkey listed for sheriff. George Huntress and T J Newton named for County Attorney. John Trasmer for Constable Precinct 4. E J Reeves for Constable Precinct 1. F B Wilkena for Constable. Vivian Hamilton and Michael J Campbell for County Clerk with Frank Newton seeking re election. date July 26 1908.
The Light announces Andres Coy Ir and August Blesenbach as candidates for district clerk of Bexar County. Their candidacies are subject to the outcome of the Democratic primaries.
The Light announces Cheater Hi Terrell as the representative candidate for Place 3 in Bexar County. The notice identifies Maries as the subject and notes election procedures and eligibility details for the position.
In Bexar County the Light party is authorized to nominate Otto Wahrmund as candidate for Representative Place No 2 subject to the democratic primary rules and procedures outlined for the election.
The Light announces candidates for several county and district offices in Bexar County as the Democratic primaries approach. Included are M. B. Buckley for vice of the Fifty-seventh district court and Arthur W. Seeligson for Pitty-coventh District Court, both subject to primary action. Also Theodore Harris for County Judge, Harry Herteberg for Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1 Place No 2, Hen Fisk for Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1 Place No 2, and Nelson Lytle for District Attorney, all pending Democratic primary results.
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