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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
2
An illiterate intoxicated man in Boise pleads guilty to stealing a newspaper. The judge delivers a long tribute to the newspaper as a vital, lifesaving friend and teacher, noting its value to the poor and curious alike and condemning theft as a loss to readers.
The Tusness Men's club endorses a slogan On in Brownsville to press for a better rail connection between San Antonio and Brownsville. President Mulaly plans a commuter trip to Brownsville to mobilize support and the railway officials promise cooperation. Officials say the Brownsville road has yielded little benefit to San Antonio so far.
The article notes business interests courting support for a fall test connection with Brownsville, but the link was not established and traffic shifted to Moustan. Browns ville should ally with San Antonio due to shared interests, while settlers move into cut over lands in Wisconsin with high yields in potatoes and onions. Negotiations on American safeguards for trade with Japan nearing a satisfactory conclusion after three years of debate on American rights and protections.
A political ethics appeal urges voters in Texas to track representatives and demand accountability. It argues many counties lack awareness of who represents them, calling for home and school training in civic responsibility and stronger ethical standards to curb graft and public laxity.
A Fort Worth editorial discusses a recent Commercial Club gathering and a statewide movement promoting a simple platform: fewer laws and better laws. Journalists note broad public appeal, applaud common sense, and reference the Five Million Club led by Jovane Kirby while urging the next legislature to heed the enterprise’s temperate goals.
A fragment from a Chicago News column portrays a wife anxious about causing worry and a witty quip on alcohol. The piece echoes humorous, clipped observations about social habits and personal nerves in a bygone era.
A fragmented column mocks sensational war talk and anti-American speculation tied to Mexico. It notes travel obsessions of readers from Indiana and Iowa, praises peaceful ties, and alludes to Mexican markets, culture, and flirtations with diplomacy while wryly critiquing war talk and sensational dispatches.
A reminiscence recalls baseball games played in the 20 years ago era featuring San Antonio Browns and St Marys college side and a Jokers versus Pastimes matchup. Joe Cavanaugh notes many players remain in town and suggests a series pitting era teams against each other.
A Monday awakening at the W and GN passenger station found a statue of an Indian atop the building with his hand and arrow in place and a pair of overalls draped over the figure. A practical joker had climbed the roof during the night, removed the garment, and a painter was sent to tidy the statue.
A fragmented passage from a local paper discusses literary property and rival publishers. The house is described as the site of an A and A place of literary property. A printing rival voices skepticism about protecting authors rights. The dialogue hints at sympathy for trend and the claim that “nopy vipat” cannot be obtained.
A satirical piece extols a Panama hotel as a haven of comfort, detailing spartan beds of oak boards and brickbats, straight-backed chairs, and carpetless floors. It mocks luxury claims and notes high prices while praising the hotelkeepers for their shrewdness in catering to travelers.
Speech by Secretary of War William H Taet urging reverence for form and civility in public life. He argues judges should wear robes to mark sacred duties, banquets begin with a toast to the president, and that solemnity is needed in emergencies to sustain courage.
The Sat URDAY POST column quotes Big Kelly on horse racing and politics. It notes Governor Hughes, Richard Croker, and other figures, urging skepticism toward crusaders while offering gems from The Cave of Gems by George Frederick Kunz.
San Antonio notes from 21 years ago report a union meeting at Myer's hall to decide next steps, while Dr RB Harrison of Columbus visits and cites a strong corn crop and favorable prospects. A dance at Bergs Mill draws many locals, and a Romina street corner crossing is flagged as dangerous. County board of equalization begins assessments this week at the courthouse. Justice Barnes completes his evil docket. Bishop Nevag confirms 30 at Ashby Saturday. Miss L Carter suffers typhoid fever at home. Miss Susie Cardenas departs for Monterey to visit relatives.
An observer notes Venus appearing stationary while Mercury nears western sky, with Moon and dim logs mentioned. The report describes eastern and western views, times around 8:55 pm, and distant references to Noriron and Awtiight, framing an informal astronomy update.
The Light lists numerous candidates for sheriff and other offices in Bexar County subject to Democratic primaries. Officials named include W J Goforth James McCloakey Fred H Lakcaster George Surkey and Charles Stevens with others for county attorney district clerk and district attorney.
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