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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
2
Powers of Sheriff in Bexar County
A public notice discusses sheriff powers and risks of abuse in Bexar County. It notes several candidates for sheriff, the office’s reach over juror lists, bonds in criminal cases, and the appointment of deputies, urging fair, legal, efficient administration for citizens. It references the U S geographic board naming errors in Trinity County and tangential notes on olive oil production and social costs of child misbehavior.
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Bexar County
Aly
Tilly
Seelne
The Duke and the Dot The Duke d Abruval’s marriage rumors
The Duke d Abruval seeks clarity on removing obstacles to marrying Katherine Elkind. He hedges on Miss Rilting engagement, saying it may be announced in a month or a year or possibly never. Reports tie his marriage to Senator Rikine’s daughter, prompting a wary national response.
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d’Abruval
Taly
Katherine Elkind
Forse
Savoy
Rikine
Tona Whitch
Royal Italian marriage rumors impact American suitor
A Washington and Jamestown exposition tale centers on the Duke dAbruval, an American poised for a potential royal match with Miss Ellkins. Debates over a $200000 yearly dot, Italian entailments, and King Victor Emmanuel’s approval frame a volatile romantic and financial saga amid broader political chatter.
Enormous Pension Bill Passes House in 19th Century
The States of New Orleans reports the House passed a pension bill of 175000 dollars, the largest appropriation yet by Congress, despite the Civil War ending years ago. The piece suggests the rise is tied to political needs in a presidential year and aimed at energizing veterans and their families to boost the Republican Party.
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New Orleans
House of Representatives
Congress
Unis
Washington
Republican Party
Missouri chicken bill boosts industry earnings
An instance shows protective legislation can aid the chicken industry as Missouri passes a bill making chicken theft a penal offense. The industry claims an estimated $6,000,000 yearly advance due to such protections, reflecting gains in an era of stricter enforcement.
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Stockman
Hallroom Boys and Senator Offer Arizona Mining Stocks
A fragmented OCR note discusses the Hallroom Boys and a senator from Arizona offering a “good thing” in mining stocks. Mentions 13 dollars per share, Bolivar of Arizona, and references to mining profits and political figures. The text is garbled but centers on a mining stock proposal linked to Arizona politics.
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Hallroom
Arizona
San Antonio 21 Years Ago in The Light 1887
In The Light issue from March 30 1887 Captain Tice recipient of a pledged cannon ball from the battle of San Antonio. A dust parade on Government Hill draws spectators while Travis Park receives park cleansing. Sanitary agents appointed by the city council near month’s end. Grand jury investigations loom with hints of a forthcoming adjournment.
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Tice
San Antonio
Government Hill
Travis Parks
Cann
Bieht Cavalry Band
In History This Month 1856 to 1904 Major Events
The record notes the 1856 Treaty of Paris ending the Crimean War with territorial evacuations and neutralization. 1804 Jane Austen’s death in Toston. 1904 General Payne of the Black Horse Cavalry’s death. Also includes astronomical notes predicting moon phases and a conjunction with Saturn tonight and tomorrow morning.
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Paris
Turkey
Europe
Jane Austen
Toston
W. H. Payne
Black Horse Cavalry
Boost Price of Ice in Gotham New York
New York March 20 Wholesale and retail ice dealers have reported a seemingly authentic intimation that the price of ices will be advanced 66 percent on Wednesday next.
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New York
Ibly
Troops to Move for Southwest Division Maneuvers
Fort St. Ola announces October transfer of two battalions of artillery to Fort Sam Houston to participate in the annual maneuvers of the Southwest division troops.
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Fort St. Ola
Artiers
Fort Sam Tlohstan
Plan for $11,000 Presbyterian church in Edna
Edna Texas trustees approve plans for a new $11,000 church building. Other items note revival plans in Taylor, a Dallas editor turned lawyer, fever closures in Engle Pass, a smallpox case found, a Sap Depot burglary, and local speeches by Senator Pavey in Taylor and Georgetown.
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Edna
Tex
Bourt
Presbyterian Church of
Thie Place
Churely Bulding
Leap Year Letters From Popcorn to New York Friends
Fragmented letters from Leap Year in New York era reveal affectionate exchanges among Miss Popcorn and her circle. Personal notes discuss flowers, office life, Love gifts, and playful jokes about suitors and social clubs, with mention of Long Island, Niagara, and Manhattan figures. The tone is intimate, humorous, and era-specific, reflecting social routines and flirtations of young women and their correspondents.
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Pta
Joes
Long Island
Abrogate Road Tax Vote Signals Tax Abolition and Bonds
Lockhart Texas March 10 reports show voters favored abolishing the 15 cent road tax and approving $1410 in jail bonds. In New Braunfels March 3 BevanentiBailey supporters met, passing resolutions condemning Senator Bat Joy and praising Mr. Bryan.
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Lockhart
Tex
Barly
AntiBailey
New Braunfels
BevanentiBailey
Resoluy Uoyg
Bat Joy
Bryan
Pasand
Sanitarium site sought in San Angelo Texas march 30
Dr T P Brown of Rogers Ark seeks support to erect a sanatorium for tubercular treatment as a spring wool arrival from Kerrville Texas notes wool and mohair entering storage while Hood's Sarsaparilla is pitched as a blood purifier and tonic.
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San Angelo
Tex
Drd
T. Pb, Brown
Rogers, Ark
Aalte
Kerrville
Captain Schreingr
Sheriff candidates announce for Bexar County race
The Light is authorized to announce W. J. Goforth as a candidate for Sheriff awaiting Democratic primary action. Also named are B.D. Lindsey James McCloskey and Chas F. Stevens as Sheriff candidates of Bexar County with primary fate to be decided by the Democratic process.
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Sheriff. de Light
Nauiea B.D. Lindsey
Serif
Baxar County
W. J. Goforth
James McCloskey
Bexar County
Chas. F. Stevens
Ofice of
Lect
Democratia
Fred H. Lancaster
Shetl
Boxar County
Lights announce Vivien St Hamilton for County Clerk
For County Clerk. The Lights authorize announcing Vivien St Hamilton as a candidate for County Clerk, subject to Democratic primaries.
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Vivien St. Hamilton
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