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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
1
John D Rockefeller announced he will write his autobiography for a New York magazine, to run starting October. He said the project would help family and friends record events that shed light on matters long discussed, titled Some Random Reminiscences of Men and Events.
Charles B Jefferson former theatrical manager and eldest son of the late Joseph Jefferson died after several weeks illness at Strant hospital in New York. Survived by his wife and four daughters, he was 37.
June report from Vinivulvaky Rigsia states Col. Callitaky, a senior Russian military chief, was assassinated last night. The funeral notices list Mr and Mrs J G Lee and Mr and Mrs Otin Gleve.
The Light announces a field of dozens of candidates in its vacation contest led by Miss Pearl C Young of the Pancoast Morgan Co with 675 votes. Mrs J D Marek and Miss Marguerite Brown follow as early leaders. organizers urge rapid entry, issue certificates, and promote big prizes including trips to New York Denver Mexico City with transport and hotel expenses covered.
James Sherman, the Republican vice presidential candidate, endured a volatile night at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland Ohio. His temperature fluctuated up to 102 degrees while his heart action and respiration showed varying patterns. By dawn he grew steadier though still restless. Attendants restricted access to the congressman’s room and visitors included ex Governor Herrick.
An old advert promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic noting quinine and iron in a tasteless form for all ages. It urges readers to clip and file ballots for a local nomination contest, with transportation or expense details mentioned and a call to submit ballots to The Light office.
The Light announces a voter contest open to any lady resident of San Antonio. Ballots issued with subscriptions. voting by clipped coupons received at The Light office before the ballot expiration. Prizes and certificates described. rules prohibit relatives of The Light staff from candidacy. Final ballot close set for August 1 at 9 p.m.
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