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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
2
A fragment from The San Antonio Light discusses civic odds and ends including city offices, railroad building, and a dispatch about Texas gun burner investigations. It critiques governance, law, and women’s charity efforts with a mix of satire and urging public support for social causes.
A Texas court decision exposes the absence of a statute against attempting suicide, prompting editorials in the New York Sun and St. Louis Times to mock Texas laws. The piece notes few cases punishing attempted self harm, argues mental illness should be treated rather than punished, and discusses related political and local business news including Fort Worth property values and Tennessee politics.
A critical piece argues that long horse rides for officers risk health and retirement of valuable leaders. It cites tropics fatigue in the Philippines, where horses die and riders tire, suggesting tests be postponed or made safer, with calls for rail and rail for mobility instead.
On November 13 historical notes recall General Montgomerie capturing Moltoul in 1278, Catherine II’s death in Russia in 1704, composer Gog area noted for Seville opera and William Tell in 1729, Andrew H. Green killed in 1708, and astronomical details include sunset at 4 40, sunrise at 8 42, moonrise at 6 28 PM, Mercury near the sun with 10 degree elongation and a brief note on meteor activity after a cold night.
George R. Peck of Chicago, former ABA president, denounces party mercenaries and an aristocracy of spoils. He condemns internal rulers who repress merit and empower the unworthy, urging patriotism as fidelity to state power and reputation alongside public service.
President Woodrow Wilson argues the era’s malaise is waning moral courage and integrity. He questions whether Americans now form moral judgments fearlessly and govern their lives by independent conscience, warning practicalism may eclipse morality. The piece urges a moral awakening guiding both legal and business minds.
The San Antonio Sunday law was observed for the first time in the citys history. Saloons and all businesses closed as the city remained 28 quiet at midnight. Judge Roy Hean and county officials were noted in attendance with postal workers urged to labor despite the observance.
New York Nov 13 Major A Mearns of the Smithsonian says President Roosevelts African journey will not be a slaughtering expedition. He will gather material for the museum and accompany the party to Washington for final plans. More trip details will be announced next week.
Principals and the superintendent push a spelling reform omitting uncommon words from speller and reader. Representative Wilkinson aids in math and literacy improvements at Scott area schools. The A N Palmer writing system gains adoption with leaders Laura Steele Emily Gohmert and Anna Lachapella directing advanced courses. Focus remains on reading, writing, spelling and arithmetic to raise overall scholastic standards.
N A Davidson applies for a five room dwelling and shed on Theo Ave for 1000 dollars. John Bowery seeks a four room dwelling and shed on Gordon Street for 9900. John Buratavieh plans a three room dwelling and shed on Agore tvelt Avenue for unknown sum. A T McGruder adds to a hotel with a room addition on Lake View Avenue for 150. O A Stevens builds a five room dwelling and shed on Starr Street for 1490. Henry Deininger files a three room second story edition on Camargo Street for 900. Albert Lennon adds a one room addition on Willy Avenue for 260. Buy a lot and build your own as real estate ads urge.
Republican leaders in Bexar county announce permanent campaign headquarters in the Mackay building. Capt J M Smith remains campaign secretary in charge. The committee reported a balance of 1.20 with total campaign collections of 397. Mackay handled large plaza rate changes costing 254.30.
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