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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1899
Page
2
The article argues that U S policy in the Philippines hinges on civilization and race, not gunplay, suggesting independence for Cuba differs from Mexico and endorsing cotton mill efforts. It notes Kansas Independence cotton mill plans and Leavenworth Times stance on military headquarters location.
The Daughters of the Confederacy push to remove or relocate a public square and a Confederate monument in Houston, citing changing public memory and historical context. Local officials face debate over preservation versus reevaluation of public tributes and space use.
Aguinaldo was out of breath and wanted Otis to give him breathing time, but he did not get a bit.
The article notes Captain Rockefeller remains missing with no clues in any camp. It reports Colonel Funston wounded but not severely and discusses trust definitions under law. It critiques North Texas whitecaps, calls for lower Texas interest rates, and jokes about Pulitzer, Bryan, Mrs. George, and a lecture on rights of man with a blunt closing line.
The passage debates humanitarian efforts versus crime reduction, noting workers pushed by rising wages since January and the difficulty of swaying laborers. It contrasts American and British actions in Samoa and implies domestic political tensions shaping opinion and policy.
The pope is to settle the Hayti Santo Domingo boundary, provided he does not cross the great line before his decision. A dossier ordered by the cassation court is not yet produced, and contrary claims of destruction are countered by a confession of keeping a copy by the ex minister of war. The next move remains unknown.
In the Philippines a small American force wages a bold campaign against large native forces. Reports describe courage and tactical resolve as home soils stay distant under a global conflict lens.
The article argues against constitutional change to how senators are elected, noting states resist abuses of the current system yet seek to preserve state representation. It highlights controversy over federal versus state rights and questions the clear outcomes of any reform.
The piece notes London's flattering view of the United States as a rising world exporter. It cites the London Economist saying the US holds the key to the world’s industrial and commercial door, framing the praise as a strong indicator of American economic prominence.
The French mood improves with strong influence in sections of the Chinese empire and virtual control of a province key to trade. France has substantial investments in China and aims to preserve its commercial standing while the United States stays largely out of contention, seeking trade in Asia as it does now.
The United States will keep a light draught war steamer off the Central American coast capable of near shore access to compel local authorities to treat American citizens with decency. The Nicaraguan government must dismiss Torrey from Bluefields and stop persecuting American merchants or the territory may be taken.
The statement condemns Spain for keeping veterans in close confinement awaiting court martial after fighting as Mon tojo and Torral. It notes American officers and soldiers praise Spanish bravery, calls the persecution unworthy, and says Uncle Sam seeks no conquest but will fulfill his duties. It argues no desire to grab China and dismisses a Britain-led alliance as unnecessary.
The text warns of American capital driving into Mexican coffee regions like Tabasco and Chiapas to secure concessions. It notes a $2,000,000 plan to press high‑intensity production, arguing money makes coffee grow and predicting renewed harmony in Cuba after rehabilitation efforts. It laments Cuba's century of unrest and envisions restoration of confidence and industry as a path to stability, while downplaying current discontent.
A writer extols American haste to seize opportunities in Mexico and new U S possessions, highlighting bolstered access to Mexican lands, island control, and the Philippines as sites for vast American capital and returns, urging bold investment amid a sunny economic outlook.
Advices from Vera Cruz note minor tobacco loss and 40 percent vanilla vine death from the hard winter, while southern lands fared worse and northern regions suffered total destruction. Mexico’s frost damage is compared to southern Texas, and US wool growers are said to be better off under the Wilson-Gorman tariff with improving factory wages despite fears about the Dingley bill and free trade.
H L Wagner and Co offer PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee if piles are not cured. It claims six days for ordinary cases and fourteen for severe cases, with one application providing relief. The remedy is sold with a no cure, no pay policy at 50 cents, available by mail.
A writer recalls several eccentric food obsessions. A London man finds red herrings with marmalade the daintiest dish, while a southern London lady savors strawberry pudding drenched in Worcester sauce. Other anecdotes mention cranberry pudding with beef tea, pickled salmon with cabinet pudding, minced mutton hash, and fruit cake with cheese and pickles washed down by old ale.
S. Wolfson advertises matting of all grades and lots with equal savings whether purchased by yard or roll. Buy now for best value offered in the market. May 7 reference indicates a date accompanying the notice.
A brief Chicago Record exchange recalls intergenerational sawmilling ties and price battles between grandfathers. One narrator notes the other’s grandfather cut prices yet often did not pay, illustrating stubborn business sting in a long-remembered feud.
A wartime scene describes a mother packing a food box for her son serving in the late war. The servant Nora suggests adding an ax so the box can be opened, prompting humorous banter about practicality. The exchange captures homefront humor amid strain.
Office and library roller top desks advertised with prices starting at 17 50 in the notice from S Wolfson dated June 7. The brief item highlights affordable furniture offerings for business premises.
A Chicago Record quotation contrasts optimism with gloom. The speaker jokes that an optimist is someone who can worry more people with irrational cheerfulness than with irrational gloom.
A rural editor laments six yearly subscriptions and questions taking a week off as money brings unsettled feelings. His wife counters that happiness faded after collecting money, leaving him uneasy while quipping that only heaven remains true. This Atlanta Constitution snippet captures small town humor about prosperity.
Sanitary notice urges clean premises with Dr Burt's Hysop Disinfectant a microbe killer and contagion preventive. Claims no poison and harm less to humans, kills chicken mites lice fleas and red bugs. Abe Mills sole agent corner Lawn and Mesquite streets telephone Alamo Sanitary Works 8 29 lmo
A listing notes a clad of white enameled iron beds recently received with prices from 2.50 to 25 dollars. The notice appears under Wolfson as the likely seller or vendor in this brief catalog-style item.
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