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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
2
Subscribers urged to update delivery and addresses. A varied column mentions Easter hats, smoky banter, Texas politics, a Paris July gathering, and expected delegates. It notes Uncle Sam’s exhibit in Japan’s world tour, debates about women smoking, and a pondering on Texas births and baby soap headlines with a mix of local quips.
Postmaster General George W L Meier writes in the North American Review arguing for parcel post legislation. He claims wide consumer and merchant benefits, cites current fourth class rates and weight limits, and contrasts domestic parcel costs with foreign mailing rates to show why Americans should be allowed to send parcels under favorable conditions.
The proposal creates a distinct local parcels post for rural delivery with nine local parcels post districts. Rates would be five cents for the first pound and two cents for each additional pound up to eleven pounds, maxing at 25 cents per eleven pound package. Rail transport would be excluded, preventing a universal rate with the national parcels post.
A fragment argues that ballot corruption in New York County prompts calls for reform including possible voter identification measures such as fingerprinting or photographic ID, with skeptics doubting lasting fixes and noting recurring issues at Manhattan polls.
The Philadelphia Record reports Lyman J. Gagn testified before house committees on banking praising the Fowler bill for fundamental banking and currency reforms. It contrasts it with the Aldrich bill, calling Aldrich merely backed by Republican politicians while Fowler has eminent financial authority.
The Toledo Blade reports Russia selecting Stoessel as scapegoat to deflect responsibility for disgrace. Opinion holds the sentence may not be carried out,俄罗斯 pride satisfied, czar may extend life imprisonment, but justice cannot be undone. A brave warrior is wrongly treated, dark page added to Russian history.
The St Louis Times reports Attorney General Manley remains unperturbed by Texas treaty law arguments during his visit to Austin. The note reflects cautious stance amid interstate legal tensions and policy debates.
The Supreme Court of the region decided Waters Pierce Oil Company was properly adjudged and owes the Commonwealth $1,600,000, but lingering dormant matters must be resolved before the incident is considered closed.
An editorial argues Australia should move its fleet to sea and launch battleships to deter breaching powers. It emphasizes ignoring costs to demonstrate what would happen to any nation that breaks peace, warning against missing the chance to widen the impression.
A fragmented nineteenth century verse laments early mornings and the struggle to rise as the clock awakens the sleeper. The speaker questions waking rituals and recalls returning to bed after a fleeting alarm, expressing regret for missing the day’s start. The lines playfully mock the ritual of waking before dawn.
An old advertisement touts a home remedy for blood disorders claiming clean blood strengthens the body. It lists Field Extract Dandelion, Kargon Compound, and Sarsaparilla, urging readers to buy ingredients separately and mix at home. It warns against pre-mixed preparations and asserts claimed cures for kidney and bladder issues.
San Antonio notes from March 4 1887 recount local events. Survivors of Company By First Texas Regiment plan a San Jacinta celebration on April 21. Socials include the Gennera society at Travis Park Church with listed attendees. A regimental flag is highlighted, and Carl Beck reports interest in Sin Saenger fist. A wedding is noted at Camargo street. The San Antonio & Aransas Pass railroad expands with ticket sales at Houston. A body is found near Fort Clark with G A R taking charge. An anecdote praises Foley’s Kidney Cure with local vendor endorsements.
Directors of the Business Men's club voted unanimously in favor of endorsing Roosevelt's plan that census takers pass a civil service examination before holding positions. The group discussed actions with the National Civil Service Reform League of New York and considered funding a New York ballooning event, plus efforts to influence railroad policy and the Alamo warehouse project. Members present included Mullaly, Carrington, Rigaby, Hart, McQuaid, Hildebrant, Stes, Joske, Taliaferro, Wetter, and Kirkpatrick.
The Burr Business Men's club debates civil service exams for census takers noting a case in Indiana where a tally clerk falsified data to dodge scrutiny. A census book showed false entries including a dead child and blank spaces marked Never was right, highlighting flaws in the system.
A testimonial style ad touts nerve energy as the key to governing respiration digestion and elimination. It promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine claiming cures for nervous irritability and weakness with customer anecdotes and a sponsorship by Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
District Judge Calhoun orders Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad to surrender 19 tack cars to receiver Guy A. Collett. Major Tittlefield eyes Panhandle land sale to a Chicago syndicate for about 300000 acres, 20000 cattle and 1000 horses totaling 4 million. Alex Trimble, Laredo customs inspector, released on bond after killing Lucio Gonzales in self defense. Arson suspected in McKinney three story frame building fire causing 8000 loss. The Famous Dry Goods store in Dallas collapses into bankruptcy with 160000 in liabilities. El M. Browder named receiver.
Miss Dorothy Revell, a well known American actress, quietly married Captain Wyndham Walker of the British Navy in the bride’s hotel apartments. The ceremony, at the Woodward, surprised hotel staff who learned of the wedding only after the couple departed for Boston. Mrs Walker is educated, multilingual, and a capable horsewoman who has driven her own touring car for years.
In a Baltimore American excerpt a distressed speaker pleads for medical help as the physician judges the heart not broken but the mind cracked. The exchange centers on sympathetic timing and the doctor’s cautious response to a wounded patient.
The San Antonio Liederkranz Society hosted two entertaining evenings at SS Joseph Hall under Leb Dielmain. The program featured sketches impersonations of famous opera singers and humorous routines by Prof Otto Hilgers and Frank Glaeckner. Attendees listed include Clemens Groos Philip Ladysdorf J L Simmerman and many others as revelry continued until 2 am.
A dubious 1900s style advertisement touts a free trial of Pyramid Pile Cure promising rapid relief from sores itching and inflammation. It asks readers to mail name and address to Pyramid Teng Co at 90 Pyramid Bldg Marshiel Michigan for a mail order sample before a supposed 60 cent full treatment via a pharmacist.
New York March 3 A bankruptcy petition filed by Frederick Clark, an automobile engineer and attorney, cites assets of 1226 dollars and a judgment for damages from a collision involving an automobile. The filing includes two claims against forge owners for damages to the auto and related housing and repair costs.
Cautionary note on catarrh dangers emphasizes irritation of mucous membranes and risk to throat and lungs. Promotes Hyomei air treatment as a direct cure without stomach drugging, claiming it kills germs. Complete outfit offered for $1.00 with refund by Bexar Drug Co. if ineffective.
The Light announces B D Lindsey as sheriff candidate in Bexar County subject to Democratic primaries. W J Goforth is named as sheriff candidate subject to Democratic primaries. The Light also announces James McClaskey for sheriff in Bexar County to run in July Democratic primaries. Chas F Stevens is named as sheriff candidate subject to Democratic primaries.
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