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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
2
TO SUBSCRIBERS It is important when desiring ad firers of your paper changed to give both old and new addresses If delivery is irregular notify the office Esther telephone 176 Subscribers to The Tight are requested to pay money to regular authorized collectors only Do not pay carriers as errors are sure to result
A writer argues the South has long loyally backed the Democratic Party due to tradition and policy failures. The piece urges the region to assert political independence, criticize the party's shift toward repudiation and free silver, and align with a forward looking national stance rather than old traditions and prejudice.
Frederick Murphey earns a new title as political forecaster and campaign manager. A notable supporter, Nagey, appears with a pancake reference, while a Republican is noted in passing.
The passage questions railroad point details, stressing the impact of promoter credibility on a 60 mile alignment to San Antonio and Brownsville. It asserts that the actual distance and construction are primary, while names like Mr Edwards and future disclosures remain uncertain, with political and regional tensions hinted.
The text discusses securing a bonus guarantee and urges consideration of duty and interest. It compares policy to a jury, asking readers to hear the facts, digest the law, and then act as they please. It emphasizes legitimate placement and thoughtful decision-making in a civic context.
The article argues Julius Real defeated Democratic rival Mr Onion by tying his campaign to the prohibition issue. Onion pledged to follow his district over the state platform, while the anti prohibitionists opposed him and favored Heal. The crossfire over the submission plank helped Real secure victory.
The New Nevil e Herald warns Brownsville residents that a railroad to connect with San Antonio is near approval and construction may begin within months. Citizens must act to secure the line as the valley’s growth hinges on this terminus. Property owners should weigh the opportunity and prepare to advocate for the road.
A New York Herald report notes Ulothia University will launch a course in aeronautics and predicts a flood of correspondence schools teaching aviation to Americans. Wilbur Wright is quoted on piloting planes, with Samte de Lambert cited as making a notable breakthrough. If parning advances quickly, a second aviation milestone may soon be removed.
Nov 5 in history lists events from 1843 Brazil political revolution under Fonseca, notes painter William Richards of Newport and US marine artist William M. Richards. Astronomy data include moon phase entries, Mercury stationary, and related observations.
An old Spanish remedy using charcoal is touted to cure stomach and blood issues. The ad promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as pure willow charcoal sweetened with honey to freshen breath and aid digestion. Each lozenge is a natural, nonmedical product sold for 25 cents with an offer to mail a trial package.
General freight agents of Texas railways met at the International to discuss the uniform bill of lading. No action was taken as Texas law bars penalties on local business and no decision was made on adopting the eastern form. Bartholomew, K&GN assistant freight agent, said the matter would be referred to local agents and that the commission fixes rates.
Dr and J Stmrnes of Maat Crockett street files permits for a two story dwelling on South Presa Street valued at 1400. Petra Zamora de Wigiltioza performs repairs on North San Saba Street valued at 20. Ben Wheeler builds a five room dwelling and shed on Dawson Street for 1650. Mrs Augusta Yeager constructs a two story dwelling and shed on Carson Street valued at 1650. Mrs FM Butler adds a shed on Ruin Street for 76. W M Lawton erects a three room dwelling and shed on Paso Hon street valued at 450. W H Ford builds a shed on Howard Street valued at 0. Arcadia Ybano lists a one room dwelling on Wall Street valued at 60. Mrs Addie Smith completes an eight room two story dwelling on Laurel Street valued at 1650.
A rhapsodic cable story praising a young sailor who risked his fingers to save a sacred Japanese flag during the American fleet’s reception in Japan. The writer laments English prose while extolling the heroism and potential fame of the unnamed midshipman, arguing he deserves higher pay and lasting recognition.
Svout The Light reports unrest as farmers complain coyotes ravage gardens at night while South Alamo area families seek relief. Southern Pacific train carries Chinese workers to California. Lt A C Grimes of state rangers travels to Collins to join company patrolling Rio Grande frontier. Milas May Williams heads to Washington for winter visits. Knights and Ladies of the Golden Rise plan a Turn Verein event tonight. Beethoven Maennerchor to stage November 13 at Gesina hall. Italian eaton Quasda presents George I Hines at Belknap Titles with a ceremonial tribute amid local events.
Burial permits list multiple decedents with ages and causes. Tey Narovenile, 24, Santa Roan infirmary, tuberculosis. Mrefanile L. Krowe, 91, Physician's and Surgeons' hospital, Krasmia, Florida, typhoid fever. Bilison, 22, city hospital, septicemia. Mrs. CO Trimble, 81, West Commerce, septicemia. Mrs. Asnes Fey, 14, Physi city Surgeons' hospital, acute illness.
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