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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
1
Tremendous turnout in a citywide vote contest drawing questions on who will win. The note lists dozens of contestants and voters, with emphasis on the scale of participation, possible big prizes, and the contest’s evolving stages as candidates campaign through August. The piece highlights the excitement, multiple routes to vote, and the role of The Light newspaper in tabulating ballots.
New York manufacturers and the Interplate Commerce Commission are set for a confrontation over a proposed 1 to 2 percent increase in freight rates. Senior VP W G Brown says action would be taken if the rise is enacted, while shipper advocates question the need for higher charges given railroad profits. James T Hoyle argues Brown’s reply lacks justification for raising costs. The association plans to petition the ICC to block the increase if evidence shows it unjust. The dispute centers on whether railroads deserve higher returns amid prior profits.
Daily and Sunday entries priced under one dollar may be issued for a campaign fund. A committee of respected business leaders will oversee the canvassing after June 1 with a closing date set for Saturday at 9 pm. Employees and their immediate family cannot run. No extra copies will be printed for sale. The Light reserves the right to reject candidate names.
The 1908 ordinance prohibits removing breaking destroying or disfiguring any street sign or marker placed by the city. Violators face a fine between five and two hundred dollars. Passed March 6 1908, Mayor Bryan Callaghan, City Clerk McElroy among officials noted.
Honolulu vows a holiday as the Battleship fleet arrives with elaborate decorations and fireworks. The city plans electric lights, bunting, and displays during the armada's stay while reports note positions of ships Connecticut and the Atlantic Fleet, with schedules to pass Molokai and Oahu landmarks.
Kansis City July 18 Texas likely to be represented at the Associated Adversity Clubs of America after a convention here in Angvat 26 27 and 2a Negotitions pending for membership of the recently arguibe Talay club A notable list of speakers already arranged for the convention includes McChirt of McClure's magazine New York Herbert Myrick in charge of Phelps Publishing Springfield Magy John Fennett director of the International Parent of American Republicans and former United States minister in Ham C H Wernicke of Grahe Weraicky companies Grand Rapids Mich Walter Wiping curator of the University of Missouri and Smith B Quheal president of the esqaciation Cintinent The speakers are drawn from leading advertisers publishers and editors nationwide The association aims to weed out quickery in advertising and promote advertising methods mentorship encompasses buyers sellers and producers of publicity with every method represented Aside from the Dallas club 16 clubs representing various cities will be admitted later in the year An exposition of advertising methods will run September showing exhibits by national advertisers covering newspapers magazines and outdoor media Also a trolley system news note from San Angelo Tex reports a street car company tripling a trolley line as new system comes into operation Malaria Makes Pale Food ads and local soda fountain visit noted in a Crcum anda account.
The Social club alleys at New Braunfels hosted a regional bowling tourney drawing over 16 towns. San Antonio won first prize with Kohr scoring 73, beating about 200 bowlers. Teams from San Antonio and Geronimo competed, with New Braunfels Socials and Eagles teams earning top honors in a long day of play from morning until evening.
In Chitlotte, North Carolina, July, John Morris, a well known county farmer, was killed by his wife after two unidentified men entered the dwelling and shot him. The pair fled as the house caught fire and flames engulfed the scene. Mrs Morris survived, describing a chaotic moment before the attack and escape.
P I Stewart superintendent announces a July 23 education rally near Gonzales road to discuss rural districts gaining equal taxing power with independents and moving to a simple majority for school money. R T Milner and C Cousins will attend along with county candidates. over 1500 expected, nonpartisan event under trees with educators speaking.
Wm L Schlesliger a stamp dealer at law warns of a test. Thompson offers thickening food and IL Bath phones advertised. The fragmentary notice mentions locations and products but lacks clear events or dates.
New York report says John L. Sullivan, famed pugilist and actor, has filed for divorce from his wife Aurie after a 26 year marriage begun in Boston. The couple separated a few months after.
A revolutionary placard warns the Tussian consul and Russian colony members of death unless they stop meddling in Persian affairs. The document, posted around the town, signals rising tensions between Persians and Russians.
Deputy United States Marshal Fret hancaster moves through the Southern Pass to Del Rio pursuing suspects tied to a revolutionary outbreak. Aimed at preventing violations of neutrality laws, the action targets potential cross border activity and threats to U.S. troops. Read the builders’ directory for local firms seeking business, and visit The Parlor for skeleton suits and tailored apparel.
New York July 13 Italian colony at Coney Island held a christening for twins Bryan Prlanead and Taft Prlanead born Saturday morning. The incubator RonR ot Maine and Pasquala Palaneno attended. combined weight barely over three ounces with Bryan slightly lighter than Taft.
Nine Chinese men found locked in two box cars near Abilene Texas were reported to immigration officials. The cars, consigned from Say Prime, carried beans in sacks and included water, crackers, and bread.
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