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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
2
Bailey Primary Ends Bittersweet for Both Sides
Partial returns show Senator Bailey winning the delegate bid with about a 25 000 majority, far below expectations. The split race and low turnout suggest ongoing opposition and potential future challenges in Texas political contests around the Bailey issue. The Sunday Night edition sold out as readers sought full results and local coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Balles
Royal Sage Fort
Bexar County
Texas
Lse
Hatley
Antis Rally Questioned After Bailey Victory Rumor
Rumors say Bailey wins may threaten opposition in Gay as Campbell from that quarter questions the governor's camp. Antis expected limited rally and a cautious political stance. A seat on the fence is seen as a risky position in this division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Gay
Campbell
Internal Commerce Gains Reported for March
The bulletin from the Bureau of Statistics in the Department of Commerce and Labor notes steady internal commerce gains for March. Livestock receipts at seven interior markets totalled 8,379,078 head, with January and February higher earlier figures, but March 1908 receipts compare favorably to 1907. First-quarter totals reach 11,690,250 head while hogs lead gains and cattle and sheep receipts lag behind the prior year. Shipments of packinghouse products continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
the Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Lve
Interior
Tve
Grain and meat shipments show declines and mixed gains
The report notes declines in certain shipments while others rise. Meat shipments for February fall ten percent from the January total, with March showing a slight rise, while lard, canned meats, and pork products also shift. First quarter totals for grains and meats vary year to year, with overall shipments under prior years. Building permits drop across major cities, reflecting a slower construction pace. A quoted industrialist comments on modern marriage and wealth, followed by a note on the Dur de Chaulnes divorce and creditor concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Chiteaga
Ageinat
Chicago
Minnespolis
St Louis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Duluth
Isiger State Hum
New Yor City
Phladelphia
Pittsburg
San Francisco
The Democratic Opportunity in 1904 Politics
The piece urges the Democratic Party to unite behind a conservative platform grounded in economic truth and justice. It argues for choosing a leader who pledges to uphold the platform, insisting the party’s success hinges on principles rather than personalities and warning Republicans offer a favorable moment for revolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
United States
Omaha
Bryan
Health of Lawyers and Metropolitan Street Railway Officals
A fragmented note cites Wendell Phillips on lawyers health before crimes and reports the New York grand jury finding no indictable evidence against Metropolitan Street Railway officers. The text references Whitney, Ryan, mayors, and a city company in unclear relation to the asserted assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Choate Il
Wendell Phillips
Grand Jury
New York
Metrapolitan Btreet Tallway Company
San Antonio 21 Years Ago in 1887 Echoes
A San Antonio republication recalls events from May 4 1887. The long drought is blamed for poor harvests while city plans include a new city hall with towers and a bell. A crowd gathered at Alamo Plaza to watch the San Antonio Rifles drill. Local officers report goats roaming streets and cattle at large near the business district. Webster of New York is in town to buy wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Didza
San Antonio Rifles
Pound
Webster
New York
San Antonino
John Janes Audue
Willian Hilekiing Prescott
Tineain
W. F. Owen
New York City
Fragmented May 4 History Notes Include Unclear Dates
A scrambled OCR style entry lists historical dates and events with broken names and places. It mentions figures such as W. F. Owen and a 1792 Birth, 1861 military funding, an Audubon reference, and astronomical notes but is largely unreadable and not coherent.
America the Victim of Commercial Despotism
Dutch poet Frederick van Erven argues that America suffers from financial tyranny as moneyed magnates gain power. He urges reform of economic injustice by ending speculation and restricting profit to workers, noting public opinion has failed to curb oligarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick van Erven
Economist
America
Standard Oil Company
Revealed: Wanted for U. S. Army in San Antonio
An old newspaper item notes a rough exchange aboard a Southern railroad train and then lists a wartime recruitment notice seeking unmarried men ages 18 to 45 who can speak read and write English. The notice directs applicants to the Recruiting Dicer at 601 Moora Bldg. San Antonio, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porthorn Businese
Southern
van Nerous
U. S
United States
San Antonio
Texas
Taft Brings Cherry Spring Time Glee in Political Parlor
A vivid portrait of Taft and his press entourage as spring byways and fruit metaphors frame political theater. The piece recalls Westchester convention jitters, Willi Kemp coded praise, and the idea that a skilled manager steadies a campaign while delegates waver and the federal beaters prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Willie
George Portesque
Tom Foley
Westchester
Hughes Vans
Urey
Meéntchester
Brran
Yeb
Beware of Kingsnakes in the road near asylum grounds
A boy warned locals about a newly colored kingsnake found south of the insane asylum. The tail tip delivered a venom discharge, though the venom loses deadly qualities after death. The creature, a non-venomous archer, has a black and orange saddled body, a white-green belly, and preys on rattlesnakes, striking with the tail and releasing talon-like venom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insane Asylum
Blu Sot
Tallon
Gaus
Household Hints From B Warren Marbleworks Read
Household hints offer quirky tips from B Warren marbleworks. The piece suggests improvised free Christmas decor from a reaad plane, tricks for cleaning carpets, and a dubious carpentry method. It includes odd advice on boiling water, eggs, window cleaning, and odd household remedies.
Sheriff candidates announced for Bexar County race
The Light issues notices announcing B D Lindsey W J Goforth James McCloskey Chas F Stevens Fred H Logeaster and George Surkey as candidates for sheriff of Bexar County subject to Democratic primary actions and related party decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Lindsey
Allie of
W. J. Goforth
Bert
Democratic Primarion
James McCloskey
Bexar County
The
Lights
Chas, FL Stevens
Fred H. Logeaster
Democratia
George Surkey
County Clerk Candidates Named in Democratic Primary Context
A historical item notes candidates for the County Clerk position in Bexar County. Vivian E. Ramilton and Michael F. Campbell are announced as candidates, with Frank H. Newton described as seeking reelection, each subject to Democratic primary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael F. Campbell
Tight
Frank H. Newton
Bexar County
Democratic Primarias
Candidates for Constable in Precinct 1 Announced
The election notice declares E. J. Neeves and J. A. Wilkens as candidates for Constable Precinct No. 1 under the Democratic primary process. Both names appear in the official announces, listing their candidacy subject to primary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Neeves
Democratic Primarias
Taghe
J. A. Wilkens
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