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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
2
An archival fragment shows the San Antonio Light with its founding date January 20 1881 and listing of Associated Press affiliation. It includes staff positions such as Manager Abhirley W Johns and Managing Editor, reflecting historical newsroom roles.
Fragmentary OCR shows subscription terms referencing Daily or Sands at San Antonio and second class matter. Mentions G Feckwith Special Agents, New York, Tribune Hiliting, Chicago, Tribune hair. Text is garbled with unreadable phrases and unclear dates or prices.
Publisher's notice requests subscribers of The Light to pay only to regular authorized electrora and to avoid sailors errors or mistaken payments. The advisory emphasizes proper payee and cautions against misdirected funds.
The editorial argues Missouri should fund a thorough mineral survey and develop its own mineral wealth rather than rely on federal efforts. It cites Texas as ahead due to active state programs, praises Missouri's School of Mines, and urges four years of businesslike governance to spur progress. It notes Gov Hadley seeking legislative appropriation and hints at political maneuvering around city leadership and a mayoral candidacy.
A garbled passage lists reform aims debated by Congress including postal savings banks inheritance tax and child labor. notes attention lag on many issues such as Arizona and New Mexico statehood workers compensation and forest conservation with scattered references to railways monopolies and electoral reforms.
The text reviews debates on pay raises for the speaker, the vice president, and federal judges, and probes measures to curb civil service and other agencies. It notes lobbying, proposed salaries of 7100 per year for clerks, and tensions over committee control, with insurgent leaders in both houses challenging the old guard. It ends by citing hope in reform and Mayor Callaghan’s push for San Antonio’s growth as Taft’s term begins March 5, 1909.
A poetic piece argues for women's suffrage, claiming the ballot would unleash moral progress. It critiques patriarchal power and envisions a new era where women lead toward reform and justice. The text references the Devon Rant and expresses bold, prophetic language about "the world" finally embracing the vote.
Fragmented OCR text outlines Kansas political moves to regulate business and drug sales. References to lawmakers, bans on illicit goods, and new laws affecting physicians and drugstores appear, with unclear local names and places embedded in garbled phrasing.
Fred Schacter describes February events: a move to New Orleans, renting part of the house, and children in two rooms. Arthur plans to attend Taft inauguration, notes on formal visits and political intentions. February entries mention funds for travel, staying with father, and awaiting appointments. The tone blends domestic detail with political engagement and mounting perseverance.
The text presents a fragmented, archaic sounding religious meditation on the reality of God and faith. It references Ling Nh, signs of divine presence, and the burden of faith, mixing uncertain phrases with occasional philosophical questions about belief and salvation. The overall sense is scholarly religious reflection with unclear attribution.
The article describes trainer Captain Trainer facing a baffling scene as a group of country people mingles with officials, prompting questions about marriage ceremonies and ministerial roles. A performer named Prath er complains of being pressured while others discuss religious duties and late night games.
From The light March 3 1888 district court term opened with judges’ charge to jury and enforcement orders. Local news describes riverfront activity, public works on Fount wari, and a Bathe Ilan project review by Willett Walker Beltran and associates. A street murder and death of Mrs Jot Ke are noted alongside a giant monthly fire directors meeting and planned Beloit tiling gathering.
Governor visits as the oldest savings bank plans a countdown to 1910 celebrations. The bank, described in fragmented OCR, notes a long history and aims to mark its heritage with public events and ceremonies, reflecting its national origin and community ties.
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