Newspapers Uphold People Over Interests in Fort Worth Talk
A Fort Worth Telegram editorial defends newspapers as vessels for public truth, arguing news should present facts and editorials reflect owners’ views only when necessary. It warns that dependence on business interests weakens the press and ultimately harms the public, as readers provide support through subscription rather than elites.
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Btar League of Newspapers
India
Rapulig
Fort Worth
Peould
Amnerien
Thane
Impala
Cy Ater
Bond Election Delay in Texas Sparks Voting Debate
Fragments describe rumors about weather forecasts and political fault lines in Texas. Confusion over bond election timing prompts discussion of postponing the September vote to align with the July primary, with citizens urged to line up for the bonds when the issue is submitted.
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Weather Bureau
Reginald
Texas
Foraker Defeated In Senate Negro Vote Play
Exit for Foraker details a dramatic senate episode over a bill to restore black soldiers' benefits. The Ohio senator admitted defeat amid party maneuvers as Warren and Culberson exploit the moment. The row over civil rights and the timing to vote on the measure sparks partisan contention and a late December deadline.
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United States
Foraker
Ohio
Culbernon
Wittallon
Warren
Political Row Over May 16 Vote Ends Battle
Senator Culberson urges delaying the May 16 vote amid a heated Senate clash over the Calhoun substitute. Foraker yields to table the substitute, praised as a party move. The Brownsville fight is painted as a naked bid for black votes and prejudice, leaving Moraker blamed for stoking anger and ending hurtful contention with a harsh assessment of Parker.
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Culverson
Foraker
Calyernon
Culberson
Moraker
Fang
Porsker
Senate
Brownsville
San Antonio 1918 seeks grand expo and growth
The piece argues for San Antonio to celebrate the 200th anniversary in 1918 with population growth and a major international exposition. It urges urgent planning and frames a ten year horizon as workable. It notes figures like Joe Camnor and references political rhetoric about race and motherhood from a president addressing Methodists.
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San Antonio
The Latest Brownsville Speech Attacks Race Facts
Sen Buckley argues Brownsville soldiers were innocent and blames vague marauders. The debate cites color prejudice and the military committee’s view, contrasting Bulkeley Foraker with a broad cross section supporting the soldiers’ honor. The piece frames racism and national trust in the face of a town shooting in August 1908.
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Peter Salem
Banker Tfl
Japan
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Senate
Rulse- Jey
Foraker
United States
The Kerrville Schedule editorial unrest and mail service notes
The San Antonio Daily Express on April 28 discusses The Kerrville Schedule. It outlines complaints from locals about the arrangement and argues that pleasing everyone is impossible. It notes improved adjacent mail service with daily trains and a noon Fredericksburg mail departure from Comfort.
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San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Duty to lunatics questioned by Karnes County News
The Karnes County News reports allegations that Southwestern nagium and other authorities admit private pay patients while state facilities are overcrowded. The piece argues state instructions aim to remove private pay patients to care for the unfortunate, preferring private pay patients over public care.
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Karnes
San Antonio 21 Years Ago
A Light issue from May 19 1887 notes a surprise party for Triltz Rommel at 617 Nolan Street and reports visits by J OGrady postmaster of Buerne Adolph Goldbeck’s Chicago trip a birth at P D Booking’s home and county commissioners reading mattere body. St Joseph society plans an event with Young Men’s Catholic union guests as invited attendees Fifty children to be confirmed at St Joseph’s church Joseph Ryan’s maiden district court speech Sam Maverick secures permits for five new stores at Houston and Nacogdoches streets Abraham3 a dealer from MahI Plosa returns from Hot Springs Ark next late encampment to be held in Houston.
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J. Ogrady
Buerne
Adolph Goldbeck
Chicago
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St. Joseph Society
Young Men's Catholic Union
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Alshon Nerax
St. Joseph’s Church
Joseph Ryan
Sam Maverick
Houston
Nacagtachor Alteets
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Mahi Plosa
Hot Springs
Ark
Farmer seeks pants as window clock shows 6 10
An old farmer quips about time saying “What’s your time” to a brisk salesman. He points to a display and asks for pants. The clerk notes a price or time marker “Glyen away at 6:10,” implying a deadline or sale timing rather than a purchase detail.
Hyomei Inhaler Praised For Catarrh Bronchitis Relief
Sincere thanks from Utica and Columbus readers praising Hyomei for Gatarrh asthma and bronchitis relief. Testimonials mention instant relief after inhalation, claims of curing bronchitis, hay fever symptoms, and cold symptoms with a money back offer and pocket inhaler usage details.
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Bertha
Bexar Dru
Senatorial chum connections noted by Milliken
Former Washington reporter B A Milliken cites a press roundtable on senatorial friendships, recalling Crone of Massachusetts and Knox of Pennsylvania as examples. He notes pairs like Cameron of Pennsylvania and Butler of South Carolina as Damon and Pythias figures despite divergent party alignments.
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Cameron
Methusylvania
M. C. Butler
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Damon
Pythias
Garrolina
Missouri lawmakers quarrel over voting loyalties
Quay and Vest of Missouri had a strained friendship after Vest refused to vote for Quay when Quay sought seating by an appointment from the governor. Vest regretted his conscience did not allow him to vote as his affections dictated, and Quay forgave him for the reluctant vote later.
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Vest
Missouri
Hhis
Uniform Marriage Law to Control the Divorce Evil
Henry Potter argues for a uniform marriage law to curb the divorce rate, asserting marriage regulation surpasses corporate rule in national importance. He warns against secret marriages and urges stronger parental responsibility and natural law adherence to promote healthy families and mental health.
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Beall Murder Trial Rumors Sweep Dallas Night
A man named Beall was shot and died, with his brother Congressman Jack Beall as a related figure. A bartender named You Kene is unavailable for comment. The incident follows a string of Texas crime reports amid a broad May news sweep.
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Jack Beall
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Galt
May 19 in History Highlights and Dates
May 19 marks significant historical notes including Queen Anne Rologh’s beheading on Tower Green and John Bartlett’s death, with other figures born or deceased such as Johann Gottlieb Mebte in 1762 and Kate Field. The entry also lists astronomical events with moon phases and planetary conjunctions noted for that date.
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Tower Green
Johann Gottlieb Mebte
New England
Josiah Bartlett
Sigerr
New Hampshire
Kate Field
Grorke McNeil
Howe Dy
Lydia Pinkham Relief Ad Promotes Healthy Maternity
An era style appeal for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming it restores health and aids fertility. Letters from Mrs Maggie Gilmer and Mrs Josephine Hall praise its effects, with a call for sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Maggie Gilmer
West Union
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Josephine Hall
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Road bonds approved for Texas roads on May 14
The commissioners court decided to issue twenty five thousand and ninety dollars in road bonds for highway work. Funds allocated to connect roads noted amid a period of real estate bargains advertised in local classifieds. Bond Hardware Co and Gly Bath Stores are among local businesses mentioned in the day’s notices.
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Annoncements for Sheriff and County Clerk candidates
The Light announces multiple candidates for Bexar County sheriff and county clerk, all subject to Democratic primary action. Names include B. T. Lindsey, Wm. I. Goforth, James McCloskey, Chas. F. Stevenson, Fred H. Lancaster, George Surkey, Vivian E. Hamilton, Michael F. Campbell, Frank R. Newton, John B. Trainer, j. J. Nogver, and J. Wilkens, with precinct and reelection notes and dates referencing July 25, 1908.
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