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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
2
The piece argues the money clash in American marriages stems from unequal income control. It asserts the wife’s share in earnings is essential and proposes an equal split of family income to prevent recurring strife, noting old world practices differ and highlighting practical, common-sense fairness.
A discussion on family finances and thrift contrasts with partisan trusts. The piece criticizes Tax Commissioner Dashiell over state revenue and school funds, questions tax shifts, and questions Campbell administration rhetoric. It notes Governor Campbell’s swift statements and comments on the crate of public support, calling for fair leadership amid factional strife.
Democratic leaders hail a good omen as Washington state voted Democrat. If Podunk, Indiana follows, Taft could retire. Prohibitionists made a mistake by adding extraneous features to their platform.
In 1896 Chicago, Denver Paean mimics Mr Bryan with borrowed rhetoric, mocks his campaign, and portrays the Bryanite and anti Bryanite factions clashing. The piece lampoons democratic principles, questions wealth and influence, and signals a doomed electoral outlook while critiquing the convention dynamics.
A caustic critique claims the platform would shield 1 percent by elevating costs of domestic production through special taxation. It accuses the plan of urging corruption of Congress for private gain, calling it indefensible and likening it to communism in its worst form.
The Nashville American discusses party bias in nominations, noting the strong opposition to Bryan's candidacy. It argues the Republican stance favors temperate, principled leadership and suggests Bevan as a preferable alternative, while acknowledging the third term’s potential support from Tennessee voters.
From The Bright Jay 17, 1887, items include G B Prank selling 200 pieces of Indian Hem at 10 cents a yard, Deputy Constable Charles Stevens arresting two women for stolen silverware from Maggie Williams, and goods turned over to Justice Barnes. Editorial calls San Antonio a city of the future. Dr P W Johnn marks his 31st birthday. Lone Star brewery ships 10 carloads of beer. Missouri Pacific president J Warrin arrives in a special car. A Ella daughter of William Echual employee falls and fractures two ribs. Little Travinas lose to Little Distes 9 to 5. Mrs Kipmax, wife of the Grand Army commander, is seriously ill.
A Franco British International exhibition scene shows laborers disgusted as French and British wine experts sample thousands of bottles. The solemn connoisseurs, seated from morning to evening, judge flavor with bronze silver and gold awards, while spectators lament wasted vintages and the gluttonous display on the ground.
July 17 entries cover births of Ignace Watts 1674 and John Jacob Astor 1703, Corday’s 1793 Paris killing of Marat, Cass's birth 1789 andToralds surrender in Cuba 1818, Whistler’s birth 1834 and death 1903, plus astronomical notes on sunset and moonrise times.
OTTO GUETINGA argues that the lack of housewives and domestic servants disrupts society and home life. He claims workers in stores and industrial institutions earn starvation wages, limiting respectable employment for married women and driving wage competition with men.
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota proclaims that women are equally entitled to the same suffrage rights as men. He asserts his clear commitment to equal suffrage, noting women’s broad culture and strong sympathy justify federal and state action toward universal voting rights.
A crowd gathered near the federal building where a well is being drilled. One onlooker fell into a slush pool formed by water drawn from the well. He stayed, seemingly unfazed, watching the drilling as others stared and chuckled.
The Light announces numerous candidates for Sheriff Bexar County subject to Democratic primaries including Agunce B T Lindsey W J Goforth James McCloskey Chaz Stevens Fred H Lancaster George Surkey and others. Other notices name county clerks constables precinct 1 and district officials with primary ties.
The notice names Andres Coy Jy 882 and August Blesenbach as district clerk candidates in Bexar County, subject to Democratic primary action. It also mentions Terrell for Representative and references the democratic process on the front page.
A fragmented notice states Otto Wahbtmond is a candidate for Representative Place No 2 in Bexar County, subject to the Democratic primary action. The text appears garbled but indicates official electoral designation and party process.
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