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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
2
Subcriber notice requests subscribers to report address changes to receive both issues at new addresses. If delivery becomes irregular, notify the city via telephone. The message provides a local contact line 216.
A large turnout is expected tonight in the Thirty-seventh District court room to discuss forming a group to back a 49 mile loop connecting San Antonio with the government reservation at Leda Springs. The project aims to link Fredericksburg road and Hlreas routes, boost northern county farmers and local merchants, and improve access for soldiers and trade, with strong city endorsement and funds pledged to organize and advance the plan.
A Nashville newspaper notes agitation among Texas and Arizona cattle producers seeking tariff revision to curb abuses. The piece mentions governors, protests, and a push for policy changes as livestock interests express discontent with protectionism and the current system.
The text mentions abuses related to pulsing bodiness of the United States and a Congress under strain from overwork. Artist Renterdahl faced criticism and possible neglect after voicing dissent. Navy commanders reportedly say he is very fatigued from his duties.
The Waco Times Herald argues Texans should vacation at home with Gulf coast retreats and Fort Davis as a renowned sanitarium region. It questions why residents travel far when Texas offers climate and leisure within reasonable reach. The piece touches on labor strikes at St Louis breweries and local political chatter with figures like Maxin, Kinglishar, and Jesse Grant Pax as ironic references.
A critique of Collier's stance on press control by big interests, noting similar views in other publications. The author argues most daily papers remain honest in their news and editorials, despite occasional missteps and typographical errors. The piece references Evans Fee and a report of an improving condition of an admiral.
The article discusses the limits of ship size and speed, noting that extreme slave and moderate speed ships could be built and possibly profitable with subsidies. It suggests government subsidies or losses for advertising as factors, and foresees competition in coal use delaying further rivalry until cheaper fuel enables larger ships.
Fragmentary notes reflect a local political appeal urging attention to city and county growth, prosperity, and governance. The handwriting mentions Gonzales county and factions, with emphasis on development and attracting funds, but details and names are garbled and uncertain.
The Guthsville Texas Messenger advocates consolidating county road crews to ensure continuous work by the road force for the next two years with only a limited emergency team idle. The paper argues the overall road effort should be unified and kept active to show tangible results.
The Passing Throng mingled with cattlemen and others as a repurposed firm displayed blankets over horses and wares. A guest questioned authenticity of Navajo work while one admitted borrowing them, at the Melger hotel.
A chaotic San Antonio event mixed religion and art with a prize fight promo. Banners outside announced a prize fight on March 18 while a Christian church service ad and Alma Sembrich singing were noted inside.
A 10 year old boy Adalgh Roger was bitten by a rattlesnake near Helotes after a farm accident. Whiskey was given in large amounts but the boy was reported out of danger. The Cox minors estate legal matter moved to authorize an administrator to lend money and invest funds. The Polish Young Men's Association hall stage dedication occurred last night. Dr A Z Smith and family plan a year eastward, selling his practice to his partner. Capt Rogge fights arthritis and plans to return to the street. City churchgoers pray for rain as no rain has fallen for seven weeks in this and nearby counties.
Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood sharpens the appetite and builds the system. It is said to cure many diseases from pimples to serafuta and supports rheumatism and dyspepsia. The ad touts over 40,000 testimonials in two years and promotes liquid or chocolate tablet forms by C J Hood Co Lowell MA.
Davidean campaign headquarters open on Congress Avenue with Capt. James P. Hart in charge. Other briefs report rail delay at Halls Depot Seguin due to acid depression, a plan to rebuild San Marcos court house, Bailey endorsement by Dallas businessmen, Hawkins not running but backing Davidson, a successful escape from Bask penitentiary, quiet at Haskell, Italian cruiser Etruria bound for Hayti, and a depot safe robbery in Gengales, Texas.
A gang used airotro gear to prise a vault open yesterday but fled leaving no trace of investigation. No suspects were identified as frightened residents watched. Separately in Fort Worth a collapse of a cave under a sewer project killed one worker and injured two others during a framing operation.
Two days remain for entrants in the Kenyatone Park jumble sentence contest run by Keystone Park company. Prizes include a $1000 Keystone Park lot and $40 and $25 credits, plus $10 credits on first payments for five additional winners. Opened at Frost National Bank. many visitors from across Texas toured Keystone Park, seen as an ideal building site amid a cattlemen’s gathering.
A Fort Worth cattlemen convention at Beethoven Hall drew about 1500 men for a smoker and vaudeville show. L. J. Wortham and J. H. Kirkpatrick traded good natured barbs, San Antonio admiration, and pleas to return. Ed Crowley led speeches, Joe Grim and Eddie Krusa boxed, while singers and vaudeville acts entertained.
A 19 year old man from Fort Worth died after consuming a heavy meal then attempting to sleep in a bath tub. Local officials report the incident occurred overnight and the victim was found the next morning by a companion.
The Light is authorized to announce B D Lindsey as a candidate for Sheriff of Bexar County, subject to Democratic primaries. Also announced is W J Goforil as a candidate, Samwes McCloskey, P Blevens, and Frey H Lancaster, all subject to Democratic primary action.
The Tight announces Vivian E. Harailton as a candidate for County Clerk subject to the action of democratic primaries. The announcement notes the candidacy is preliminary and contingent on primary results.
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