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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notice appears to reference a subscriber matter involving Tina St Year and a telephone line. The readable text is garbled but indicates some instruction or action to subscribers.
The writer argues against hosting the Democratic state convention at the old skating rink in Electric Park, saying it would look like a sideshow at an amusement resort and bring ridicule on San Antonio. They urge Market Hall or the fair grounds as better venues for the large gathering.
A harsh critique of Gov Campbell remarks on Texas gambling laws. The excerpt argues the new statute to criminalize rambling, looseness, and associated vice is inefficient, failing to curb gambling dens in San Antonio and elsewhere. It accuses the governor of ignorance and calls for factual verification of state actions and enforcement.
The text argues that invalidating bonds for districts straddling rural and urban areas underscores the need for a constitutional amendment allowing rural schools a tax levy up to 50 cents on the dollar. It contrasts Texas with other states and notes issues with county school taxes and graft in revenue arrests of women. It also references Bryan and political platform criticism.
The text describes Taft visiting with implied fashion notes about Hinse pants and Lis Georgi silk duvas, asking how they fit, while noting Governor Campbell has recovered his voice after a period ending May 2.
A Texas view argues railways must be controlled to provide fair impartial service at reasonable cost. Legislators are accused of exploiting rail lines, crippling service and delaying extensions. The piece urges conservative reform to stop oppression and align statutes with proper provisions, promising growth.
The piece questions public influence as precinct conventions fade. It notes candidates shape issues after primary wins, leaving voters with limited remedies once a candidate is endorsed by the party. The writer mocks whether the people retain a voice.
A child confesses nightly dread when entering bed fearing unseen hands grabbing toes. The piece attributes the worry to a Harper’s Magazine August issue and reflects a mood of anxiety before sleep with efforts to think pleasant thoughts to dispel fear.
Numerous testimonials claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieves female distress and even saves some from surgery. The Phlukham Laboratory in Lynn houses over a million letters from women claiming cures, noting the product is made from herbs without drugs and restores feminine health to a normal state.
Railroad officials in San Antonio dismiss reports of a box car where a starving Chinese immigrant was found. El Paso division head George Wald calls it a pipe dream, while immigration officials offer cautious comment. Credence hinges on absence of corroborating evidence and the risk of dangerous smuggling.
Congressman James L Slayden urged Washington to start the post office annex project after an appropriation was approved. On his visit home two weeks ago he found little progress and noted a grass rear lawn, lamenting the delay and expecting rapid construction.
On this date in 1757 Taesy seees Wes Hindeo army wiped out as British power grows in Bengal. In 1860 Democratic conventions nominate Stephen A. Douglas and John Breckinridge. In 1941 Japanese destroyers clash with the Ituasian fleet near Port Arthur, sinking ship and disabling cruiser. Astronomical events note sunset at 4:20, moonrise 8:30, age 25 days, with greatest lunar phase west.
G U Todd, part of the investigative group, argues Harrington’s leadership harms the college. He cites waning faculty harmony and student discord as signs the president’s administration is not serving the institution. Todd claims dismissals and opposition among staff threaten the college’s stability. The board faces arguments as Judge Beott and Summers present the Harrington defense.
A fragmented San Antonio page reports diverse items including a railway worker's ailment at home, grand jury indictments of poker players, a mining party near Burnett, a New Orleans couple welcoming a baby, social clubs filling routes, and property assessments. District court actions note forty three cases with fines. An obituary for Albard Dittmar notes his death at 45. A rheumatism warning promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment with prices.
At a Dyrelaa HIN Tn Improvement Club meeting the group will discuss forming an improvement district to back a bond election. Progressive property owners want Dralsy District to lead city street and sidewalk improvements, with full discussion by interested parties and officers amid large attendance.
Edward Abele of 117 Avenue B San Antonio Texas describes severe kidney pain backache and sleepless nights after a cold. He credits Doans Kidney Pills with curing his trouble quickly after depot at Hexgr Drug Co. and endorses the remedy for kidney problems.
City ordinance requires all telegraph telephone and electric wires except trolley lines to be placed underground within a long specified block of San Antonio. Work to begin by May 1908 and be completed by December 1909 under city supervision. Overhead wires must be removed by December 31, 1909, with costs charged to owners and penalties enforceable.
A dramatic sale notice promising a $20,000 tailors window of high price suits now closing out at $1000 at The Magic Tailoring Co Houston street.
The Light publishes candidate notices for numerous Bexar County offices subject to Democratic primaries. Names include Bexar Sheriff contenders B. D. Linduey W. I. Goforth James McCloskey Chas F Stevens Fred A Lancaster George Sirkey and others for County Attorney District Clerk Representative District Attorney Constable County Clerk and more with primary action slated for July 1908.
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