The Ticket and the Platform in Republican Outlook
Roosevelt dominates the platform and Taft ticket strategy as the party seeks unity. It notes New Yorker for vice president and the mixed reactions from labor and business, while praising Roosevelt's influence and criticizing the platform’s court injunction plank.
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Roosevelt Era Reverberations Shape Party Realignments
The piece reflects on Theodore Roosevelt's influence on his party and how his break with traditional control reshaped party dynamics. It raises questions about Taft’s ability to steer the GOP, potential splits with reactionaries, and the impact of new mining laws in Mexico stirring opposition among Americans. It mentions Bryan, Fairbanks, Mitchell, and Labor politics in a broad political panorama.
Steel prices hold back Iran’s industry says analyst
The article argues that the six month hold on steel prices has deepened the industrial slump by keeping construction equipment and operating costs high. It notes orders delayed by the expectation of price drops that never arrive, and the relief from the final relenting of the combine is insufficient to spark strong recovery. It hints wages may fall but hopes for no radical readjustment. The piece contends open competition and supply demand would have driven prices down months ago for workers and capital alike.
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Married to the Whole World in a Providence of Love
Whitelaw Reid, in a column, argues for broader bonds between the United States and England through marriages. He notes ambassadors marrying into the host country and suggests expanding such ties to promote unity, questioning the need for arbitration courts.
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United States
England
Willacy in the City Recalled as Mild Pulpit Figure
In a Pallas Times era column Hon. John G. Willacy of Corpus Christi visits the city. Recalled as Ward Willacy Bil to some, he is described as a mild mannered Universalist preacher away from his church seeking converts. A playful wager suggests he would not lose his hat or eye even if he stood at a toy door of a 100 story hotel engulfed in flames.
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Corpus Christ
Ward Willacy
Willacy
Awakening of China Means Lasting Peace in the Far East
FD TING FANG, Chinese minister to the United States, argues that China’s awakening will bring true and lasting peace to the Far East. He cites education, modernization, and reform as catalysts, predicts stronger sovereignty, and envisions a Pacific trade boom that safeguards universal peace.
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Far East
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San Antonio 21 Years Ago in The Light 1887
The Light column notes odd local events in San Antonio including a cornet player’s marriage in New Orleans, a baby found on Romana Street, and police tracking a train over Karnes county. References to a missing terrier, a clever hoax, and city social clubs mark a pithy snapshot of daily life.
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June 22 in History and Astronomical Notes
A scrambled historical snapshot cites Thomas Gay’s 18th century work, Napoleon’s Waterloo loss, General Shatter’s corps, King Haakon VII at Trondheim, and an astronomical entry noting lunar timing and celestial positions near Mars, with garbled dates and names.
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Merton
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Waterloo
Shatter
Dale Quiet
Hanakon VII
Norway
Trondbjem
Dusting Tactics at Federal Building Revealed
The lead janitor, Thomas J. Dywood, explains they reject feather dusters for cleaning the furniture and woodwork. He says they use old rags oil to wipe surfaces and collect dust on the rag, claiming it is the end of the dust when then burned.
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Thomas J. Dywood
Federal Building
Underground Wiring Ordinance for San Antonio Streets
A 1908 ordinance requires all telegraph, telephone and electric wires within the specified street blocks of San Antonio to be placed underground in insulated conduits under city supervision. Work must start by May 1, 1908 and finish by December 31, 1909. overhead wires must be removed by December 21, 1999, with costs charged to owners or providers and streets restored. Passed April 6, 1908 by Mayor Bryan Callaghan.
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Local candidates announced for Bexar County offices
The Light announces candidates for sheriff county attorney district clerk and other posts in Bexar County subject to Democratic primary action. Names include Lindsey Goforth McCrorkeny Stevens Huntress Newton Coy Wilkens Hamilton Campbell and Newton for re election among others with multiple precinct and district roles noted.
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Harry Hertzberg
Ben &. Fisk
Justics
Nelson Lytle Seeks District Attorney Nomination
District Attorney hopeful Nelson Lytle announces candidacy for the Democratic Primary. He aims to secure the party nomination and run in the upcoming election, focusing on reform and public safety.
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