Contes t for Prizes Draws Record Vote Pace
The contest for six prize trips draws huge public interest with a record one day vote surpassing 100000. Readers urged to vote daily, collect coupons, and inform friends to boost candidates before the August deadline. Prizes include two New York trips, two Denver tours, and two Mexico trips with transport and cash allowances.
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Alraady
New York
Rex
New Orleans
Galveston
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Clavaland
Chicago
Sb Louis
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Harper's Ferry
Cumberland
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Denver
Pike's Peak
Colorado
The Light contest invites readers to vote via clippings
Readers are urged to clip ballots from The Light and mail or bring them to the office to vote in a monetary promotion. Subscriptions and ballots are sold with escalating prices, daily and Sunday votes, and receipts issued with each generation. a committee of local businessmen will canvass results.
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Thera Ty
The
Light
Fan Atitanta
Tha Light
Last Week of Gaupons and Gold Medal Debate
The article describes a hectic final voting week where candidates tire of coupons and shift to certificates as decisive incentives. It notes a looming contest finish with a gold medal prize from The Light, sparking widespread discussion and attention from candidates and the public in Bexar County.
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Thia
Kray
Iron Bridle Alterations Bid Call in San Antonio
Advertisement from San Antonio Texas dated July 6 1908 calls for bids to lower the iron bridge over the San Antonio River at Houston Street. Bids due July 25 1908 noon with $280 deposit. Bridge details include an intermediate deck through truss span about 110 feet with two street car tracks and stone masonry abutments. City officials Ryan Callaghan mayor and city clerk Fring noted.
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San Antonio
Texas
San Antonio Tiver
Houston Street
Rusana
Ryan Callaghan
Old Time Glory on the Sea Lo To Be Revived
Metholrne Australia July 40 The tars and skies witness bygone feats in the South Pacific to be revived by a cruise of the American battleship fleet. Admiral Sperry's command bas Auckland August 10 and sails to Sydney August 20 for a week, then returns for a voyage to Manila with stops at Albany for coal. New Zealanders prepare elaborate entertainments though the visit spans several weeks.
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Metholrne
Australia
South Pacific
Ocotin
Honolulu
Sydney
Fago Pago Harbor
Sreilesid
New Zealand
Auckland
New South Wales
Tasman Sea
Victoria
Melbourne
Albany
Admiral Sperry
Manila
Colonists for Mexico heading toward Tam Pico settlement
A large party of colonists from Missouri and Oklahoma will pass through here this week en route to Tam pico Mexico to settle. The Missouri group led by L F Burnham arrives Thursday morning, while the Gidahoma party from Independence, led by M I Profit, travels with J nest Muenzenberger guiding. The colonists will meet with National Lines of Mexico agent Muenzenberger and proceed to Mexico overseen by I GN and the National emi Mexican Central. A regular movement of colonists to Mexico is planned for this summer and next fall from the north.
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Missouri
Oklahoma
Tampico
Mex
Kansas City
L. F. Burnham
Gidahoma
Independencs
Clarge
M. 1
J+ nest
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims Strong Tastelessness
An old ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming it preserves flavor while its ingredients dissolve in the stomach. It lists uses for Crown Pengleaq for Children and credits 30 years as the standard. Mentions price 50 cerita and notes local references to Rock salt and M. March ean's. Attorney Wm. L. Schlesinger in the Alamo Bank building is listed.
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GROVE
Surprise for Campbell Clubs and Prohibition Fight
Reports from North Texas describe Williams clubs forming to challenge Governor Campbell's administration ahead of next Saturday's primary. The piece notes Campbell backers expect strong Bexar votes while Williams supporters push statewide prohibition as a key issue. Roy Barker, a state comptroller candidate, visits the city before the vote, predicting prohibition defeat and noting expected northern Texas opposition.
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Campbell
P. Brows
Bob Williams
Willams ‘Clubs
Texas
Williams Club
C. Davis
Davis
Bexar County
Camp
Dull
San Antonio
Democratic Party
Roy Barker
Barker
Lise
Prohibition
Big Hall For Labor Day Ball At Fair Grounds
Labor Day celebration committee selects Quon Impoment hall at the fair grounds for the grand ball seating 60 couples and featuring flags, colored electric lights, and a band contest with prizes up to 100. The parade and sports program include four racing events, motocycle and horse racing, and a midway with tents. The event aims to entertain about 5000 attendees with unions from nearby towns expected to participate.
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Fair Grounds
Conmitiag
Farhiers
Commlttes -Sheares
Ine
Hine
Tradea Council
Mielo
Wild
L. Henning
FH. Major
M. Swale
G. N. Rauler
J. W. Dean
G. A. Jennar
R. L. Dillard
Jesua R. Perales
Flood Claims 22 in Juayogne Flood Disaster
Floods sweep Juayogne on the Gallotan dainte of Archduke Alephén washing away the village. Twenty two people have been drowned as rescue efforts reach the devastated area under austere weather conditions.
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Vienna
Austria
Juayogne
Archduke Aléphén
Bank Porter Steals 8420 in Rockford Vault Heist
W Bess a bank porter and church leader in Rockford Illinois stole 8420 from Manufacturers National Bank while cleaning the vault. He fled for three hours before a satchel with the money was found at another location, along with a stolen revolver. Bess was captured near Law Harris's home after authorities traced the crime.
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Rockford
W. Bess
Manufacturers’ National Bank
Belyidere
Bess
Eaghiot
Hart
Bargren
Homn
Law
Harris
Closa Bealde
Turners Parade in Frankfort Leads International Gymnastic Meet
In Frankfort Germany July 20 the festival opened with a grand symbolical procession for Prince Oscar of Prussia and the emperor and crown prince. Turners from many clubs marched in period costumes from ancient Olympics to modern times, followed by a five hour parade led by foreigners and a strong American delegation at the front.
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Frankfort
Germany
Prince Oscar of
Prasela
Austra
Bone
Turners
Death of Florence Kirkman After Dog Bite Incident
In Brooklyn on July 20 hydrophobia caused the death of Florence Kirkman six year old daughter of Raph Kirkman. The child was bit in the hand by a mongrel dog while playing in the street four hours before she was taken to a hospital. Neighbors report the dog bite occurred as she tossed a ball near her home.
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New York
Florence Kirkman
Raph Kirkman
Brooklyn
Drink on Train At Your Peril In Louisiana
New Orleans July 20 reports say drinking or possessing intoxicants on any railway passenger car or coach or vestibule on trains is a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment. The new prohibition law sweeping through south Louisiana prohibits drinking in transit as wet towns struggle with enforcement and changing norms.
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Orleons
Louisiana
Vonstlinter
Tan
Katholitehe Rundschau Editorial on Prohibition and Candidates
The Katholitehe Rundschau states it is not political and does not back parties. It rebukes opponents of Judge Seeligson and Mr Harris for labeling supporters as anti prohibition. The piece claims no preference for Sedigson Buckley Harris or Shook but warns against pressuring voters and urges a liberty loving vote to defeat prohibition.
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Katholitche Rudschau
Yaya
Katholitche Rundschau
Seeligson
Harria
Uta
Dr Shook
Sedigson
Buckley
Harris
Shook
Fust
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