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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1908
Page
2
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A Business Men's club led effort seeks a stronger Brownsville country railroad connection to boost San Antonio trade and prestige. The piece urges unity beyond personal interests, calling for patriotism and collective action to secure the needed line and capital, with hopeful references to political climate and public support.
Judge Gray, likened to Cincinnatus, commands the rail project dream though public turnout falters. Officials emphasize civic duty while observers note lackluster support for the initiative.
The passage praises William J Bryan for being nominated thrice for president by the party, sharing a distinction with Grover Cleveland. It defends his greatness, notes opposition skepticism, and emphasizes his leadership in efforts to gain control of the government, while arguing he lacks typical political patronage.
The article discusses reactions to Democratic figures including Bryan and Watson, pending Texas primary outcomes, and mentions rail links for San Antonio to Brownsville. It notes Ambassador Creel and Minister Mariscal, and suggests Séngr Alarixeal may respond. interrogation points dominate political commentary in Bexar county.
The piece ponders how a convention would cope if its keynote speech vanished. It argues a keynote requires careful, trained delivery rather than chance noise and imagines the impact if a missing or weak keynote disrupted a gathering.
Philadelphia Record notes Champ Clark is regarded as the most suitable successor for Democratic floor leader given long service in the House and recognized ability. A majority of Democrats is said to support him, though some fear his potential as a strong-willed speaker might alter House dynamics.
The Washington Herald argues the Democratic Party is not dead but slumbering and needs to rally behind Mr. Bryant with renewed energy. It calls for powerful inited party backing across the nation to check rivals and promote reforms.
A quirky column joking about dignity and money. It notes a woman’s pride in avoiding ruin by labeling it as embarrassment and hints at how wealth tempts men, including praise for owning an automobile and the allure of quick bets over earned income.
A July 1887 San Antonio reminiscence notes a Tyvewell party at Miss Hallam of Beaumont, a monthly church social replacing a prior event at Col Grailey's on Avenue 6, and chatter of prohibitionists and raids. It also recalls Mrs Santleben's return from Uvalde, and a thwarted train robbery attempt with sheriffs and deputy marshals involved in the defenses.
A priest argues that judging theater by evil influences is wrong and that theater is the greatest educational factor for Americans. If clergy attend and demand moral plays, managers will respond, elevating productions to benefit society rather than corrupt it.
Summary of July 12 historic notes includes birth of Julius Cnesne and Dolly Payne, a battle reference to Mannheim, a 19th century widow, and a French court ruling nullifying a condemned decree dismissing a captain. Also lists astronomical events with sunset and sunrise, moon positions, and planetary alignment notes.
In the presidential race New York remains a focal point as Democrats hope to gain support while Republicans feel confident. The editorial argues the state’s outcome will influence overall party strategies and potential victory without NY involvement.
A garbled note recalls plans in ALENM and FEROY MAXIM delaying a specialized gun until before the Fourth of July, aiming to have it ready for public display. The fragment hints at a pending introduction and possible preparation for a ceremonial event.
Miss OLCA NETHERSOLE argues that home life with husband and child brings true happiness, while a stage career for money denies women the joy of motherhood. She insists the sole ideal life is love and family, not fame. Her views stress women's dependence on love and the sacrifice of personal joy for stage success.
A whimsical column discusses horticultural ambitions by J. Pitegerald, praising apple and citrus cultivation in unlikely northern locales. It riffs on exotic fruit success in warm estancias and considers the playful idea of growing tropical varieties in colder regions, with ornate prose and historical asides.
Bob Minor, known as Minne of Textlo, a renowned cartoonist and newspaper artist, visits his old San Antonio home while on vacation. Born and raised in the area, Minor rose to prominence with early local sketches and later became a key figure at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
A fog of candidate notices lists W L Goforth and many others for Sheriff, County Attorney, County Clerk, Constable, and more in Bexar County. The Light publishes names like McCloskey, Quan F Stevens, Frid H Laccaster, George Surkey, George W Huntress, T J Newton, John B Tramer, I Ed Wilkerson, Vivian J Hariltoy, Michael F Campbell, Frank St Newton, MK Buckley, and Theodore Harris, all subject to Democratic primaries.
The Light announces Andres Coy Jr as a candidate for district clerk of Bexar County, subject to Democratic primaries. It also announces August Blesenoach as a candidate for district clerk, subject to the Democratic primary nomination.
The Light reports an authorized announcement naming Uhester or Terrel as candidate for representative from Bexar County. The notice appears within the Democratic primary section, signaling formal entry for the upcoming election.
The LightE authorizer announces Ore Wahrtound as candidate for Representative Place No. 2 in the Boxar democratic primary.
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