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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
2
The piece notes rising wages and real estate, strong bank reserves, and abundant gold. it cites a confident outlook for trade and industry, with little political unrest. It mentions Taft’s difficulty finding a minister to China, San Antonio’s mortar and pestle emblem, Africa hunting remarks, and a fatal shooting incident described as mortally wounding two men.
Report on a prize fight at Austin exonerates officers who allowed the event. The mayor says the city marshal saw nothing amiss and that older officials were present for the arrest, praising modesty and procedure while inviting attendees to testify.
Renewed moves to levy a tea tax face strong opposition as critics warn a levy would hurt 100 million pounds of annual consumption and cost 86 million people. The piece argues that 400,000 retailers and consumer groups oppose the tax while detailing price impacts and broader economic signals from the era.
A jumble of court notes and social quips from Lancaster and New Jersey scene. A magistrate fines an East Side swain a dollar for saluting his sweetheart on a bridge. Franklin and Marshall students face minor charges but are released after questioning. A New Jersey suit seeks damages over a railroad incident while a circus performer touts her fame. Belmont derides suffrage, joking that if all women told the truth they would hate men.
Ban Antonio papers report residents are scarce and deteriorating, as Curro Record notes police establish new stations and boost force to curb concerns about visitors from rough towns.
The Galveston News notes a peculiar arrival described from New York as a gown called the speroplane, viewed from a distance as half skirt and half breeches, signaling a curious fashion development of the era.
A terse Texas note contrasts Florida and Kentucky lynchings with no reported such action in Texas. The snippet implies regional tension and national alarm over mob violence, using sparse local coloring and a wary tone.
Dallas News reviews Mark Twain remarks to a class of wool industry graduates. He urged restraint on drinking smoking and marriage but did not restrict them to a single drink cigarette or husband per person.
The Port Worth Record hints at a narrow chance that voters will remain upright enough to perform fair election duties. It urges citizens to resist political pressures and fulfill their duty by properly conducting the alteration and count of returns.
Residents report a silent heavy figure roaming Camp Street at night leaving stones and breathy noises. Constable Trainer and clerk Eckles spar verbally over jokes and threats, fueling local feuds at the courthouse. A prankster mocks a stammerer with a joke about carpet tacks and ironmonger supplies, causing further confusion and alarm.
From The Light June 16 1888 Oscar Bergstrom returns from Pago dal Aguila a storm rages Government hill French citizens plan to celebrate the fall of the Bastila and hold a Lamurrowight meeting A W Gifford and mining capitalists pass through from Kansas City and St Louis en route to Mexico Sheriff W H Jones of Del Rio in the city Social athletic club selects officers President L A Mullaly Vice President H G Canfields buyond Secretary F A W Bushick Directors J J Dickinson Milton Everatt J C St John George Schmidt J G Salivan D P Dolson P A Florian Jose Cassiano H G Staacke F L Meyer leaves for Europe for months Wi Rate to Chicago on business
A garbled report hints at tariff jingles and proposals to shield planters in Olio from a threat section. It notes ongoing concerns about import duties and policy protections affecting agricultural traders and local industry.
A fragmented, humorous register recites odd terms and social captions. It mentions Wien airships, a “bling tier” label for ministers, Parrot-coal as anthracite, and a dragon named Lintworm. It references Yonkers Xmen, a Washerwoman law, and musings on women voting amid court sentences and newspaper awareness.
A captioned tale describes Jack Sprat and his wife as eccentric dieters who avoid animal fat and meat. They each pass on rejected foods to the other, ending meals with no leftovers, an odd but noted example of domestic economy.
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