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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
2
The Purple Light issued yesterday by the Elks showcases their enterprise and versatility. Thirty two pages of ads and reading matter reflect extensive planning and smart work, with the publication unique to San Antonio. The note hopes for continued road improvements in Williamson County and praises the Elks for daily papers.
F M Bralley, general agent for Education in Texas, urges press aid to inform Texans about the constitutional amendment on public free schools. He cites rural needs, proposes longer terms, and notes resolutions from the Texas Association at Mineral Wells in May 1908 supporting local school district self government to improve schoolhouses teachers and term length.
A civic endorsement urges adoption of a constitutional amendment to expand public free schools in Texas. It argues Texas trails other states in education indicators and claims passage offers the only hope to improve country schools, urging candidates to advocate for the amendment before voters.
The board of directors urged a full and open investigation into President Harrington. If innocent, Harrington gains nothing from a flawed probe. The Light recalls two past items: Seymour S. Thomas, San Antonio’s famed painter, returning from New York. a prohibition meeting on Alamo Plaza ended quietly, unlike 21 years ago, showing growing tolerance in San Antonio toward prohibition.
The proposed emergency currency measure gains backing as it includes commercial paper among assets for circulation. Bankers and business leaders, led by western interests and the Tribune, press for liquidity without rigid funds, easing fears of a repeat currency famine and reducing public anxiety.
From the Daily Light June 10 1887 a digest notes events in San Antonio. Beethoven Maennerchor entertains at Muthas garden while cattle thefts are investigated near Medina. Union Band of Hope to meet at First Baptist church. Rifles drill praised at Paris Jubilee. Railway work nears Eagle Lake with presumed Santa Fe link at Walls by June 30. Death of Fredarie Morales from a stomach gunshot. Police seek suspects. General Stanley issues a new post plan. Construction at Commerce and Alamo corners advances. Alderman Gallagher to address high school graduates. German Methodist spring gathering well attended. J N Baster resigns to tend his Atascosa county ranch. Death relief committee reports 104.16 dollars in cash donations plus clothing and provisions. Merchandise purchases funded. three large boxes ready for Medina and Uvalde counties.
On June 10 historical notes recall Peter the Grant of Russia born 1723 died 1723 901 United States entered war with Tripoli in 1803 the consulate attack led by Mul 30 180% Colon el KR W Huntington landed 600 US Marines at Guantanamo Bay hoisting flag on Cuban soil Walter Besant English novelist died born 1816 Mary Putnam Jacobi physician born 1842 plus astronomical data: Sun sets 7 26 p m rides 4 24 moon sets 8 23 g moon age 12 days Mercury visible west after ams 24 p ob and Mercury Neptime conjunction
A local railroad man notes heavy passenger traffic under anti pass laws. People ride at excursion and regular rates, seeming to have money for leisure travel. The trend signals robust rail travel despite restrictions.
A garbled reflective report describes injuries to the writer and a desire to reach home near Tutere. The writer mentions a leg injury, being able to move but currently unable to return home, and a roundabout route south in uncertain weather.
The Light announces numerous candidates for Bexar County offices including Sheriff County Clerk District Clerk and County Attorney with action pending in Democratic primaries. Names include EB D. T Lindsay W J Goforth John B Tralver James McCloskey Fred H Lancaster George Surkey Michael F Campbell T Z Newton Andres Coy Jr Frank R Newton M B Buckley Harry Hertzberg Ren Fick and others.
Hartford Times reports Mr Bryan and Mr Tatt plan to demand publication of all subscriptions by their campaign committees if nominated for president this year. They claim to seek reform and publicity but risk ridicule from opponents if they fail to back their pledge.
R L Burnett Co located at 816-317 Commerce Street operates one of the largest box manufacturing plants in the south. President and manager Mr R L Burnett has thirty years of experience in box production. The firm serves Texas Louisiana and Mexico and employs thirty five to fifty workers with wrapping paper bags and printing supplies in stock.
WANTED FOR U S ARMY An able bodied unmarried men between ages of 18 and 35 citizens of United States of good character and temperate habits who can speak read and write English or information apply to Recruiting Officer 501 Moore City Haul Antonio Texas.
G W Hahn a San Antonio broker escaped serious injury when his train on the Rock Island road wrecked near Wichita. He writes from Wichita June 4 to J S Zimmerman describing the crash and the hurt passengers. Hahn’s office is in the Alamo Bank building on Commerce Street.
The Light announces haste H Terrell as a candidate for representative from Bexar County seeking the Democratic primary nomination. The notice emphasizes the political action and the candidate's bid within the party process.
The legal notice states Nelson Lytle is authorized to announce his candidacy for District Attorney subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. The filing and key dates are to be determined by party rules and election authorities.
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