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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
2
A reader requests updating paper delivery to a new address and adding an elf address. Mentions delivery regularity and asks to note the alternate address, plus a telephone number 176 for contact.
A jumbled local notice style piece mentions the open street, the Black Hand invading Buffalo, politics in Kansas and Texas, weather quirks, and a mix of local figures. It references March weather, a Texas independence anniversary, entomology notes, and political votes in Philadelphia, all in a scattered, informal tone.
The Fowler currency bill faces harsh criticism nationwide but earns growing support among bankers merchants and business groups. The Merchants' Association of New York approves the measure urging national adoption referencing a committee report and board resolutions.
The Merchants' Association of New York condemns the Aldrich bill and urges permanent currency legislation. It argues for central bank expansion to include savings banks, government securities risk protections, legal tender simplification, and eventual conversion to gold certificates, warning against makeshift fixes and urging decisive action this session.
The Chicago Journal argues the lumber tariff harms the economy by dragging millions of dollars in imports, urging Congress to place lumber on the free list to protect American forests and prevent climate and flood damages. It warns continued tariffs will erode forest reserves and waste vast resources.
Hartford Times notes Rep Lev ering of Massachusetts proposes a currency commission to study effects of currency legislation. The plan would appoint a cabinet style inquiry with members including congressmen and private citizens paid 750 dollars monthly. Support from Cortelyou Aldrich and Cannon is anticipated.
The Charleston New and Courier argues that with Gevan as a candidate the next election would offer no real choice. It suggests John A. Johnson could win solid South and Northwest support, giving the party a strong chance in northern states, and questions what Bryan has accomplished to bind democracy to his ambitions.
Hartford Courant fragment discusses anxiety about national power and vulnerability. Mentions New Yorkers and Washington's birthday as cultural touchpoints, with vague critique of national confidence and strength. The text reads as rough, incomplete commentary from a historical page segment.
A church service turns comic as Georgie, in the pew with his mother, disturbs the sermon. The boy cries Wake up mamma as the preacher pauses, and the mother awakens with a guilty start while the minister halts the address.
At Thackenridge Park Captain Lane Doyal oversees elk and trespassers, but Texas red ants prove perilous to visitors. A little girl was swarmed as ants clung to her, prompting aid and demand for clothing removal to minimize bites. The scene drew attention to the ants aggressive behavior and risks to parkgoers.
Laredo Texas report notes the murder of a well known resident Mangham found with head injury and robbed pockets. He died at hospital. survived by widow and five children. Also mentions Seaborn Bell admitted to jail in San Angelo after father was shot. Other brief items include a four year old drowning at New Braunfels and a fatal wound at a Victoria dance with several arrests. The tale reflects crime, arrests, and local incidents across Texas towns.
New York reports indicate heavy demand for European crossings with North German Lloyd noting continuous outward sailings since December except for a Christmas week pause. Through the first two months of the year 109,161 third class passengers voyaged to Europe while 82,400 arrived in the United States, with 32,819 departing in a recent period. The Wilhelm Will sail Tuesday for Plymouth Cherbourg and Southampton.
San Antonio in 1887 reports the city council backing early sewerage, a drought delaying spring, Belknap and Gaoygabeng buy land for a home, and a grand lodge entertainment fund raised locally. A committee announces funds and a mule race advertises hunting for outlaw letters and nails, with Buffalo Bill's show mentioned.
Hertzberg’s Optical Dept promises big savings with lower overhead and 140 years of reputation. Prices from $2 to $4 for glasses and up to $3 frames are advertised, with claims of factory pricing and free optician services.
An editor letters page questions Dr Blien and the San Antonio school board. He cites rising enrollment and asks why funds financed grand building projects and items like rolling partitions, hygienic wardrobes, and corner lots. He accuses mismanagement and calls for explanations of several contracts and cost discrepancies.
The Light announces B D Lindsey W I Goforth James McCloskey and Chase Slavens as candidates for Sheriff of Bexar County, subject to Democratic primaries. The notices indicate each candidate is officially named for the race pending primary action.
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