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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1908

Page

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Supreme Moment Promises Votes by July 25

Sample text lists numerous names and addresses with partial phrases and dates, indicating a public notice or social column. The readable fragments mention voting by Saturday July 25 at 6 p.m and various individuals such as Miss Florence Cappuyns, Olive Grove, and Miss Ethelenns, along with addresses like 604 Montana Street and 424 Garden Street, suggesting a society or civic notice rather than a single clear event.

Misa May Burke Jose Bros Florence Cappuyns Olive Grove Aoe Pew Youngs Rose Linda Castro Jennie Avion Wolff & Mave Marswerite Brown Dan H. Pfeil King Mothers Marie Cotter Garden Street E. Lindenborn Callahan Ave F. Bowles Maverick Place Anni Lachapelle Echoal Mias M. O’brien Hertz LGG

Foray Signals Endgame In San Antonio Contest

The closing week of a grand San Antonio Texan contest sparks universal public interest and high prizes. The article notes the gold medal on display and trips for winners, urging candidates to push hard, collect votes, and ignore rumors as the campaign heats up before the final vote harvest.

Sam_Antonio San Antonio Dewl Astring Ventire

New Panama President Don Domingo De Olubia Elected

The United States showed interest during the election as the Navy Department dispatched marines to Panama to safeguard voting. The result named Don Domingo De Olubia as president, a decision deemed valid and unquestioned.

Panama United States Eape Navy Department Beats Republic Don Domigo de Olubia Senora OF Obaldia Don Domingo DE Obaldia

Contest votes rise as final tally nears in The Light race

The public has followed the guessing game for votes in The Light contest, with participants raising their figures as the final week approaches. The outcome promises surprises, with big certificates and six top prizes tied to the gold medal title, while rules require San Antonio residents to collect ballots from The Light for voting before the deadline.

Imada Sill Highey San Antonio

Duffy Fails In 12 Mile Ocean Swim Record Attempt

William Duffy, 63, a deputy at the Internal Revenue Department, swam from Brooklyn Bridge to a mile off Coney Island but abandoned after 4 hours 20 minutes due to heavy surf from a Saturday Atlantic storm. He had previously swum 15 ½ miles in a calmer condition and once from the Brooklyn Bridge to Norton’s Point.

New York Wi. Dufy Internal Revenue Duffy Brooklyn Bridge Coney Island Atlantic Qulfy Dutty Crescent Athletic Club Laviching Norton's Point

Mexican commissioners to visit New York for negotiations

Arrangements are made to welcome Mexican commissioners led by A. L. Suti Cro as they discuss concessions in Mexico with President Diaz’s aid. General Santa Gore and officials will tour New York landmarks on arrival Wednesday with L. M. Rodriguez in charge of receptions. Gouverneur Taland and Croker invite a study of city fire services and federal departments will be shown. Commissioner Hebbard will guide the party through city institutions.

New York Suti Cro Diaz Mexico Yal Amt Joan Promoter Wadnesday. the Reception For General Santa Gore Is In Charge of L. M. Rodrighey Nassau Street Grant Commission Taland Croker Gart Coatoind Hebbard Department of Char Ties

Fleet to Cost China Dearly

Pekin reports the Chinese government is finalizing plans to entertain officers and crews of several American battleships arriving in Amoy in October. The original 400 000 taels for welcome festivities will be increased by 100 096 taels due to Amoy’s isolation and limited facilities. China objects to Amoy as an unsuitable port for such a large contingent.

Asmay Wat Amoy Washington China

Lodge Meetings Tonight Across Several Fraternal Groups

Tomorrow afternoon multiple lodges meet in San Antonio and nearby halls including San Antonio Lodge No 216 at a hall on Blkst, Woodmen and other orders hold gatherings at Masonic and Odd Fellows venues. Attendees should note time and location as printed in notices.

San Antonio Lodge P.O Ord Post Ne Wooderen Hall Edar Temple Beth Lotus Lodge the Pythian Hall Burleson Pietnlaen Rebekah Odge C. F Spangier Lodge Murray’s Hall Grinnefl Iidge Royal

Motor Boat Race Selects Final Dufenders for British Cup

Nine high speed power boats enter the limitation races for the British International cup at Huntington Bay. The regatta, under the Motor Boat Club of America, features three triangular legs totaling a long distance with races starting at 10:90 and 2:30 p.m. The leading contenders include Westminster’s Walsaley Siddeley and Daimler Hi owned by Lord Howard de Wallen, while Dixie, the defending winner from Southampton, returns as the challenger.

New York Begim Buntinglon Aart Tomy Huntington Jay Charlee Tower M. M. Whitchter Walter M. Bieling Thy Regatta Walsaley-Siddeley

Eager to Risk Life for Coin in New Labor Demo

In July 27 item, New York reports a radical plan by manufacturers of street car fenders and wheel guards to use life sized dummies in a public service commission test. Tests will occur in September at Schneidgdy and in Pittsburgh in October. Dummies representing a child, a youth, and an adult will be used if manufacturers supply enough figures at $28 daily. RL Sutton of Cotulla is registered at the Amieian hotel.

New York Public Service Commission Sehnecigdy Gered Jn

Long trade tour ends with 12000 miles South America trip

New York reports the long trade tour wrapped up after travels across South America from December to July totaling over 12,000 miles. Matthews Catuna arrived on the Selglinde, having left in December to work as a selling agent for an Aten loin house of Panama and Peru, with stops in Argentina and Brazil. He praises Peru as representative of U.S. interests and forecasts Argentina as a rising South American power. A note from F G Allen, Katy stock agent, returns from St. Louis.

New York South America Matthews Catuna Selglinde Janéiro South Avice Sea Péro United’ States Argentina Callega Ott Tlda Washington

The Car carets Sales Crowd and Counterfeit Imitators

A historical ad style piece touts Cascarets with grand claims of universal adoption by millions. It contrasts legitimate sales with counterfeit imitators who seek unearned profits at the expense of the public health.

Beware of Dishonest Cascarets Health Ad Claim

A garbled advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure all for digestion and immunity. It markets Cascarets as the ego-guard of Innocent Childhood and warns against dishonest sellers and fake seals. The copy urges buying only genuine Ster Toy Remedy Company products from West Rocket and slams bulk mislabeling.

Cascareta Thamselves Cascareta Ara Daeajherg Thay Aly Evan Stertoy Remady Company Rocket

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