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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
2
Judge Shook cites misallocation of funds and admission rules to asylum care, noting fifteen pay patients in the Southwestern asylum since February 1907 and ongoing confinement of lunatics in county jails. Grand jury condemns jail conditions while urging state asylum capacity expansion.
A historical census-style report details weekly earnings across manufacturing sectors. It lists average earnings for men women and children, highlights diamond cutting as a top male-wage occupation, notes low child earnings in pickle and sauce manufacturing, and compares northern versus southern earnings, citing shifts as factory systems expand in the south.
A 1908 regional note discusses the Brownsville incident and political reactions. It questions whether troops’ race influenced actions and cautions about possible shifts in the Negro vote affecting election outcomes in Northern states.
The Best noting EXITOS maintains high regard among thousands of housewives as the most natural fruit flavors.
Strange Zoo Stories recount a beaver enclosure incident where a hungry squirrel carried off corn pieces fed to the beavers. The nimble rodent dodged the beaver yard, maneuvered past iron bars, and used a branch to retreat, finally dropping the prize beyond the fence.
A train from New Sutherland Springs returns with a scene of a woman in a jovial merry widow hat resting atop a couch. A man nearby sees the hatless head slip and bob against the brim as the car sways, ending with the head vanishing from view under the decorative headpiece.
A San Antonio sociable event featured a complimentary token given to local members and guests of the San Antonio Singing and related orders. Attendees included Ed G. Benz A. D. Huepker J Wong M Kaltoyer Sam Leevin and many others with a list of attendees from Brenham and various clubs. The gathering at Jake's hall included an installation of officers as part of the evening activities.
Senator Robert M. La Follette discusses a staged panic used to manipulate markets. He alleges speculative and political motives, detailing a scripted crash that leveraged bank deposits and large operators to profit as the stock market collapsed. He cites Morgan, Standard Oil, and key firms, claiming the scheme froze liquidity and terrorized investors.
Noblé Grand J. H. Holt and vies grand J. W. Foties presided as officers were installed including permanent secretary A. P. Bouller and treasurer Ed Knowles. Past noble fathers PF. Thompson and 4. F. Van Duzer, warden H. Townes, advocate W. I. Chase, guards Adam Spencer Orang Reddick and assistants S. Jackson Wesley Smith Silas Walton and K. L. Davis supported. Dr. Starmes and Ruy Elder Jordan delivered addresses, household of Ruth installed, ceremony closed with a Lugel and grand ball.
Astronomical events report Bun sets seven time, uses four forty four marker. Imeon aata 322 g. Tu.
In the Washington Evening Star a gloomy statesman asks if posterity will recognize his deeds for the country. He doubts even if recognition occurs, fearing it will be misspelled or mispronounced as history circulates through rails that do not resemble him.
The Light authorized to announce B D Lindsey as candidate for Sheriff of Bexar County subject to Democratic primaries. Also W I Goforit, Tauled McCloskey, Chas Stevens, Fred H Lancaster, George Surkey named for Sheriff. For County Clerk Vivian J Hamilton, Michael Campbell named, all subject to Democratic primaries. Frank K R Newton listed as reelection candidate for County Clerk. July 28 1908.
A local notice lists E J Reeves as a candidate for Constable Precinct No 1 subject to Democratic primary action. J Ed Wilkens is also named as a candidate for the same office under the party process. An additional potential candidate, John Yralnar, is noted for Gonstihle area in Tekan County, pending Democratic primary results.
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