Who Will Win Medal and Trips Vote Cast
Voters cast for prize medals and trips by Thursday July 23 at 6 p m. Readers listed include Miss Ethel Kerns Miss Florence Cappayas Olive Rove Miss Mav Burke Joske Bros Miss Pearl Young Pangoast Morgan Co Mise Jentile Allen Wolff & Marx Misa Rose Siedo 517 Castro Mya Emma Cazell Menger Hotel Magnolia Misa Marguerite Brown Washer Bros Mrs Dan H Pfeil King Mothers and Fr Miss Marie Colter 424 Garden St Miss B Indendam 421 Cullahan Ave Miss Annie Lachapelle School No 10 Miss M Brien Hert School 424 Mrs F Bowles 308 Maverick Plate Mss L O Provines School No 10 Mrs G F Schaffenberg Golden Star No 992 Mia Louise Collins 209 Mason Fay Concha Martinez Wolff & Marx
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Ethel Kerns
Mottana Airoes
Florence Cappayas
Olive Rove
Mav Burke
Joske Bros
Miss Pearl
Young
Pangoast-Morgan Co
Mise Jentile Allen
Wolff & Marx
Misa Rosé Siedo
Castro
Emma Cazell
Menger Hotel
New “Stant
Magnolia
Misa Marguerite Brown
Washer Bros
Dan H. Pfeil
King Mothers
Marie Colter
Garden Street
Indendam
Cullahan Ave
Annie Lachapelle
M. Brien
Hert
F. Bowles
Maverick Plate
Local Civic Page Bet Fills With Election Hype
Thursday’s light voting day leaves candidates tight lipped about strength and strategies. Widespread mystery and a looming final determine Tulsa’s election pace with Miss Kerns and Miss Cappuyis leading a crowded field. Dark horses and big vote totals loom as public confidence remains low.
Women contestants urged in fair, stubbornly friendly pageant
The Light promotes a women’s contest with generous prizes and travel rewards. Candidates must be San Antonio residents and sign ballots clearly. Voters cast ballots from The Light and receive certificates. daily expiration dates adjust the tally.
Readers Judge Ad Claims Clean Campaign Slurs Amid Ads
A. A. W. Seelignon Theodore Lukis and others face accusations of slander in paid notices. Allegations centered on innuendo about Judge candidates with multiple papers denying the charges. Henry Hammond of Bell Jewelry Co. defends County Judge Phil H. Shook’s conduct during the financial panic, praising his handling of county finances.
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Barking House
Vontrel
W. Seengson
Theodore Harris
Judge Shoal
Wis
Henry Hammond
Bell Jewelry Co
al Orenshan
Jayt
Phil 11
Shook
Subscriptions and Coupons Drive Local Election Contest
A local contest linked to The Light newspaper runs from June 21 to August 31, with subscriptions and coupons counting as votes. Coupons must be in by 6 PM tomorrow or not counted, and ballots are canvassed by a businessmen committee after the close. No employees or relatives of The Light may run, and extra copies will not be printed for sale.
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Eaphisquea
San Antonio
Punto
Wil le
Baturray
Light
Marshals Named for Labor Day Parade
Twenty daloas answered roll call at the Trades Council meeting as 18 unions appoint marshals for the Labor Day parade. The committee reports good progress on arrangements and communities will meet Sunday at Trades Corner to finalize plans. Heuter, J. D. Nordhaus and W. Warmer were named marshals. The Trades Council also accepted an invitation to participate in tonight antiprohibition rally.
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Trades Council
Labor Day Committee
Heuter
J. D. Nordhaus
W. Warmer
Bomb explodes at Corbett saloon in Chicago
A bomb exploded last night at James J. Corbett's saloon on State Street in Chicago causing wall damage and scattered bottled goods. Guests at the Strauas hotel above the saloon were startled as debris tore through the room used for poker. The blast appears linked to a gamblers vendetta and disrupted two rooms of the venue housing games.
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Chicago
James J. Corbett
State Street
Strauas
Candidate Claims and Political Position Summary
A political advertisement quotes a speaker claiming to oppose Prohibition, support poultry farming, back lower taxes, and support George Lopkey for Sheriff. It accuses a political alliance of wealth influencing elections, and denounces good roads spending. The speaker endorses higher taxes for schools, opposes Mayor Bryan Callaghan, and asserts fitness for county judge based on fairness and common sense.
Brackenridge Fundraiser In Texas Ad Sparks Debate
An advertisement from Bulverde Texas dated July 7 1908 questions Colonel George W Brackenridge about funding the Theodore Harrid campaign and the anti prohibition crusade in San Antonio. The ad accuses liberal contributors of filling campaign coffers and prompts readers to consider consistency in anti prohibition declarations.
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George We
Labor Day Parade Marshals Meet After August Nine Plans
A meeting of Labor Day parade marshals is set for August 9 to organize march order and route. Announcement notes new delegates from six unions to the Trades Comas and a Garment Work pit union to visit San Antonio next week to monitor developments. Police have not identified those behind prior outrages against gambling houses. Pale delicate women and girls are mentioned in a general ad section. Gumdrops Grove’s Tastelong is advertised as a malaria cure. Burnett Co. advertises one of the state's largest box factories at 315 East Commerce, employing 35 to 50 workers and supplying wrapping paper, bags, twine, and related items.
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Eadly
Uniona
Aye
Trades Comas
Garment Wark Pit
San Antonio
Ilaresis
Rb, Burnett Co
East
Commerca Atrect
R L, Burnett
Texas
Lousiana
Mexico
Desides
A. le Burnett Company
Atc
Picnic Honors Sixteen Birthday At Saa Pedro Park
A picnic was held last night at Saa Pedro Park in honor of Miss Tatcha Simmen of Tample visiting Mrs. B Butler. Large gathering of friends and relatives enjoyed a pleasant evening as Miss Dina leaves tomorrow for her home.
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Saa Pedro Park
Tatcha Simmen
Tample
Mra. B. Butler
San Marcos
Dina
Former Teller Charged Thief In Chicago Jewel Heist
Chicago police on July 21 charged Jermian Kinane, a former teller, with stealing about $2000 in jewelry from Peacock & Co. The suspect was pursued on Twelfth Street after a dozen shots were fired at him as he attempted to flee. Detectives fired shots at Kinane as he dodged behind South Side elevated railroad structures, with stickpins rings and other jewelry identified among the loot.
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Chicago
Jermian Kine
Peacock, and Co
Stern
Twelfth Street
Kinane
South Side
Detectives Link Kinnane to Past Relief Role in Detroit
The Peacock firm found items in his pockets as detectives investigate. Kinnane is identified as a former assistant paying relief in Detroit, with authorities seeking details on his prior duties and associations.
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Peacock Firm
Kinnane
Detroit
Mach
Notice to Taxpayers in San Antonio Tax City Books
Notice to taxpayers that the City Assessor books for property taxation are open. All owners must render property for taxation by September 1, 1888, under the city ordinances. Signed by Mayor Ryan Callaghan and City Clerk Fred Fries.
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Guiy
San Antonio
Tex
Sild Clty
Dryan Callaghan
Fred Fries
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