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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1908

Page

2

Roosevelt for the Senate Support in San Antonio

San Antonio supporters urge President Roosevelt's Senate bid to replace Platt. They note his Spanish War record and argue New York should elect him to restore public trust, viewing the Senate as a guardian of the square deal and a ally to Taft in Roosevelt policies. W J Be and thousands in San Antonio draft memorial urging the honor.

San Senate Empire State Millionaire’s Club Congress Ranrevel Umatora Wao Roosevelt Tafta

Forestry in Japan and its long running forest management

The article explains Japan’s historic approach to forestry, noting 1200 years of tree planting, government control of mountain forests, and high financial returns through close utilization. It describes thinning at age 12 and subsequent cycles every five years until a 120 year harvest, with mountains declared reserved forests to prevent indiscriminate cutting.

Nippon Japan Pra Fort

Forest protection urged under government direction

The article discusses forests on agricultural lands classified as available and near cutting. It cites Japan’s impact to prevent stripping of mountain slopes before major damage and notes floods from cleared slopes near towns. It highlights warnings from exceptional cases and urges moral accountability, while mentioning a Humane Society fundraiser and small contributions to help rescued girls in San Antonio.

Japan

Admission on ex post facto issue in Waters-Pierce case

The Galveston News notes Moorfield Storey for Waters-Pierce Oil conceding that punishing Waters-Pierce for stock held by Standard before Texas anti-trust law would be ex post facto. It questions whether Waters-Pierce is the same company formed in 1900 with same stockholders and if the label “organized with clean hands” holds.

Galveston News Moorfield Storey Waters-Pierce Oil Company United Stats Supreme Court Standard Watere-Pierce Company Justhce Peckham Storey Waters- Pierce Company Standard Oil Company Texas Intera-Pierce Texan Watera-Pierce Oil Company Air Company Waters-Pierce Oi Vompany Ada Si

An Idea Worth While Promotes Home Industry Growth

Fort Worth Star notes a six day effort by San Antonio business leaders to boost home grown products. The plan urges local buy, eat, and extol campaigns to raise payrolls and sustain momentum, arguing mutual cooperation can keep Texas products thriving and profits rising for producers manufacturers buyers and consumers.

Fort Worth San Antonio Das Antonio Texas

Reflections of a Bachelor in New York Prong

Reflection on gender roles and social behavior in city life. The piece jokes about generosity to a wife, a woman’s better judgment, and how people overvalue wealth when judging others. It satirizes vanity and pretentiousness in modern relationships.

New York

In History Nov 9. Tatnall, Korny, Pigho breach tale

On November 9 in history notes Joseph Tatnall, famed American naval officer who aided English warships at Pieho, China, plus 1857 Korny in Honaventure, Ga death in 1871 and Tatnall’s alleged breach of neutrality at Pigho with his line Blood is thicker than water. A Boston fire destroys business district losses reach 380,000. Astronomical data include moon phase, Mercury visibility, and times near sunset.

Joseph Tatnall Pieho China Korny Honaventure Tatnall Pigho Great Boston Distriet

Rock Quarry Road opening and city notes from 1887 San Antonio

San Antonio residents report street commissioner Campbell opening Rock Quarry road through Mrs Ostront's property. Messenger Smith, notable in the El Paso train robbery defense, plans a California vacation. Gafford, related to Disselhorst, breaks an arm. Henry Head of the San Antonio Rifles heads to Eagle Pass then Mexico as telegraph line inspector. A birthday surprise for Jah Gallagher at East Commerce Street Young Men’s Catholic Union hall, with Artzt’s band and late refreshments. Vanderhosven arm injury last Saturday. Women’s Exchange secures apartments at Masing and Commerce.

Campbell Rock Quarry San Anton ‘Io Rifics Eagle Pues Mexico Friedas Jah Gallagher Catholic Union Hall East Commerce Street Artzt Uccus Agason Nreca T. T. Vanderhosven Women's Exchange of Masing and Commerce

Passing Throng Claims Honor for Commissioner Race

Rank Sommers says at sen at 300 citivenk that two men cast the deciding votes to elect him commissioner of precinct No 3. He jokes no single winner will be chosen as gifts, noting many friends claim the honor and that several have reasoned votes and signals from companions justify the prize.

Rank Sommers Sen Citivenk Onzh Mr. Sommers Cogent

Ordinance Bans Crude Petroleum and Manufactured Fuel Storage

City of San Antonio adopts strict limits prohibiting crude petroleum and manufactured fuel oil storage within inner and outer fire limits. The measure also forbids erecting or locating storage tanks in those zones and sets fines from 10 to 200 dollars, with daily penalties for violations, signed November 2, 1808 by Mayor Bryan Callaghan.

San Antonio Citry Council City OF Bryan Callaghan

Quit Talking About Politics In Railroad Troubles

A historical, opinionated note argues railroads must shift from politicized blame to business realities. It critiques wage, dividend practices, and calls for profit sharing and fair treatment of workers, citing Gompers and a French system once tried on the Orleans Road.

Stooges New York Gompers Civic Federation Iabor Perkins Orleans France

On the Stability of Character by President Madley of Yale

The essay argues that firm character rests on a consistent guiding philosophy guiding major life choices and even small actions. It contrasts childish, impulse driven living with moral steadiness, noting a person cannot rely on shifting principles and still deserve trust or develop true character.

Don Teofilo and the Bull’s Roar Amid Village Tales

An eccentric Village scene in Tepe, Mexico, centers on Don Teofilo a nearly century old resident whose echoing bellow and emaciated form provoke local reflection. Juan explains the affliction while villagers ponder life meaning noting Don Teofilo’s daily wanderings and famished roars. The piece muses on purpose, memory, and the value of grand deeds versus humble daily endurance. It also contrasts grand historic prompts with a cliff inscription no reader may ever decipher.

Teple Mexico Juan Donepiiden Villa Nueva Don Teofilo Bob Don Teoflo Don Teolilo Littl Don Teotilo Dlorite Tong Inseriguod Teofilo

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