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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
The San Antonio Light recalls William Jennings Bryan's resignation from public life after his failed 1908 campaign, praising his honesty and strength. It argues the country needs him beyond partisan limits and urges clarity on future plans before March, noting Roosevelt's practical applying of his ideas and the public call for steady leadership.
The Philadelphia Press argues that civilization fails to suppress primal emotions. Love, jealousy, and hate persist in quiet streets and grand avenues alike, revealing that the elemental savage within men and women persists under civilization's veneer.
A local real estate union launched a tail road bonus campaign last night, raising nearly $5000 in minutes and planning further subscriptions from property owners. Railroad committees of the Business Men's Club pledge a three day whirlwind push to reach the $125,000 required, citing Bexar County values at $66,000,000 and potential monthly gains as the line progresses.
Beaumont Enterprise argues that militia force and state rangers cannot end lawlessness without changing public sentiment. It contends officers must perform, courts must punish swiftly, and community support against crime is essential to render such violence next to impossible. The piece urges swift, sure punishment to eradicate sympathy for offenders.
A Knight of the Day highlights Orville Wright’s crippling injury from the aeroplane accident and the Wright brothers Wilbur and Orville’s continual risk taking. It praises their sacrifice of comfort for scientific progress and notes others striving similarly for humanity.
In history notes for November 6 1860 Abraham Lincoln elected president with 292 electoral votes and 7 283 266 ballots cast. Bryan had 1410 electoral votes and 1b ballots. 1907 Chilean historian Don Mego Barros Arana died in Santiago born 1830. Sunset 4 47, moonrise 0 34, moon age 13 days Mercury visible near sunrise.
Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised as a tonic to aid women past forty who suffer fatigue headaches back pain and nervous symptoms. A Dayton Ohio woman recounts three years of illness and relief after using the pills and urges other women to try them. The ad lists uses including rheumatism fever after-effects neuralgia stomach trouble and facial paralysis and notes prices and availability from the Dr Williams Medicine Company.
The military band gave a fireal concert at Moths garden to a large audience with a well received program. J W Bell, U S deputy marshal, returned from Silla Mexico where he assisted in operations with for gers. Van Riper and Seton Stewart were in the city. Bishop Neraz returned from New Orleans. Prominent citizens gathered at the Misses Tila and Boma Horns home on Mill street Saturday night.
In Beyar county the commissionary court sparked excitement by reporting a declaration from Commissioner Meyer that four months after Taft's inauguration, every bank in the United States would be closed. He noted this would be by the Fourth of July, a remark met with astonishment.
Lincoln Nab Nov 1 1900 Bryan voices resolve after loss Yet faith remains in reforms and public regard He thanks the national committee praises Mack and pledges future public service Though defeat weighs heavy he sees benefits from the struggle and calls for broader labor protection and railroad regulation
Marshall Hicks, president of the San Antonio Association of Ex-Stude nt of the State Univopelty, calls a meeting for Saturday evening at the Thtermna ch to plan participation in the twenty-fifth anniversary celebration. The event will be held in Austin on November 28, with a special car and band planned for the alumni trip.
Tonight the Masonic affiliated Lodges and related societies hold meetings at various halls including Pocahontas, Red Men, Knights of Pythias, and Masonic Temple. Key gatherings occur around 3 oclock with groups such as Davy Crockett lodge and Machinists union also meeting in the afternoon at Trades Council hall.
Ben D. Tandaey, sheriff elect, is greeted with congratulations as he travels around San Antonio. He says he plans no immediate re election campaign and thanks supporters, noting prior service with Rangers and state officials. The scene highlights personal thanks and lingering goodwill from Southwest allies.
An unfinished line discusses a woman possibly winning a visit in July or a test on Tuesday amid earnestness. It mentions a certified elector leaving for the Conia country on a deer hunt in a couple of days.
Harmony hall in San Antonio revived a beautfully refurnished caption and dance hall as the San Antonio Lirdure krina society presented the first hall of the season drawing a crowd of about 150 people to the event.
An old advertisement discusses three forms of dyspepsia with nausea, vomiting, slow digestion, and gas. Short's Dyspepsia Tablets are promoted as a universal remedy, claiming digestion aid, stomach enrichment, and nerve support. The pitch cites doctors, druggists, and a Marshall Michigan address for ordering.
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