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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
2
Seymour Hell, British commercial agent in the United States, reports rosy business conditions. He notes farmers remain financially sound, crop values high, and consumer buying power strong, with a gradual recovery expected after a period of uncertainty and potential mercantile disturbances.
Asset currency has been a longstanding issue but recent legislation at the session's end introduces a formal system. Citizens watched the change with cautious curiosity as officials explained the shift and its potential effects on the economy and daily commerce.
A sweeping discussion compares the new currency law to England’s flexible notes, stressing safeguards against overexpansion while praising national clearing houses. It urges unity in the Mobile Auto Club to push road improvements and traffic controls. The piece notes Bryan and Taft backing campaign finance publicity and urges presidential candidates to publicize all contributions before election cards go out.
A historical look at North Carolina's 40,000 vote Prohibition victory, noting regional shifts from mountains to western counties and the lingering strength of anti saloon sentiment. It questions practical political impact and reflects on enduring public temperance ideals versus expediency.
Polleamen McGarity and Krause of the force are hailed for bravery after plunging into the Navarro Street river to rescue a woman overboard as a speeding driver called the alarm. They reached the floating victim together, grabbing a tray piece of life to pull her to safety.
June 3 in History lists 180S Jefferson Davis birth 1830 death and 181 Stephen Arnold Douglas rival of Lincoln born 1819. 180T General Thomas Ruger retired died born 1833. Astronomical events note sunsets 7 22 rising 4 20 moon sets 11 25 p m 8 48 p m moon near Jupiter with minimal angular separation. The Purple Light June 9 advertises Jolana stock and real estate bargains. J T Aurnege Undertakers.
Berlin June 3 Dr David Jayne Hill succeeds Tower as American ambassador to Germany after a tense period in state department relations Readers note Hill, born June 16 1850 in Plainfield New Jersey, is an accomplished linguist and diplomat with prior posting as American minister to The Hague His reception by German officials and press praise mark a promising Berlin tenure despite earlier objections over his finances and establishment expectations
A London man boasts about building heights and bans on cupolas. Larry the cabby questions how cupolas would fit and rain would be diverted, sparking a witty exchange about city architecture.
A garbled notice seeking able bodied unmarried men aged 18 to 35 for the U S Army recruitment, asking for good character and temperate habits, with instructions to contact Recruiting Officer 601 Moore Ride San Antonio Texas.
The Light announces numerous Democratic primary candidates across Bexar County including for Sheriff W J Goforth James McClonkey Glas F Stavena and George Surkey. Also up for District Clerk Max F Vecker AiIres Coy Jr and John Trainer among others with anticipated July primaries. The list names J Buckley M Buckley Theodore Harris Ben Fick and Harry Hertrebers for various judicial and peace roles.
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