County auditors and judge clash over paying extra election officers
The county auditor and county judge clash over the payment of extra election officers beyond the law's specified limit. The attorney general will settle the interpretation, as the conflict centers on whether a larger number is needed to handle counting and reporting from the recent election and whether a legal change could ease future shortages. Local politics and a potential San Antonio shift loom over the dispute.
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Shook Biye Re
Liquor in Recent Elections Across States
The recent elections show no broad shift toward prohibition or anti prohibition. Anti-Saloon League influence helped elect legislatures favorable to county option in some states but most new legislatures oppose it. Several states ratified primary results, with governors and legislatures aligned against statewide prohibition, while county option remains a central issue in many races.
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Governoralia
Anti- Saloon League
Florida
Itahos
Ant-Sultan Jeague
Mithais
Realgta
Yre
Prohibition Party
Indiana
Taft
Watson
Marshall
Hanley
Election results by state on county option and prohibition
The article reviews state elections showing varied support for county option and statewide prohibition. Nebraska and New Jersey shift positions. Oklahoma and South Dakota show contested referenda, while Texas and Wisconsin hint at futures. It ends with praise and a note on Mr. Bryan’s potential candidacy and Nebraska’s senatorial prospects.
Delay in Murder Trial Across Terms Edits Justice
The article argues that delays in murder trials, especially in high profile cases like Senator Carimal, are prolonged by continuances and mistrials. It criticizes the system for allowing justice to be worn down by time, claiming repeat postponements undermine accountability and favor defense. It laments Judge Lynch’s burden and notes English and American procedural differences while urging swifter verdicts.
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Owhelmster
Ag Universal
Edward W. Carimal
Ikhig
Nashville
England
Juattee
Judee Lynch
Reflections of a Bachelor in The New York Press
Fragmented reflections discuss beliefs about women and dating. The piece admires listening, attire, and propriety, noting age related changes and social anxieties. It hints at money matters and gender roles within a social context.
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New York
Acwoman
Ale
Arian
Sonny Wong
Fresh Baptism of Political Idealism Urged by President Schurman
President Schurman of Cornell calls for a fresh baptism of political idealism amid concerns that Americans worship material power and risk drifting from democracy toward autocracy. He urges renewed dedication to republican faith, civil virtue, and patriotism to sustain self government.
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Schurman
Cornell University
Nong
United States of America
Greece
Rome
San Antonio 21 Years Ago General city news and arrivals
The Eight of November 22 1887 notes Alderman Bel Imep’s resignation accepted after council members paid tribute. George W Clark Missouri Pacific agent visits St Leonard. Professor Bristol headlines a San Antonio novelty at Grand Opera House with 22 horses and a large audience. Local figures Tobin Dillett Shook Walton return from Victoria and report success. The federal court convened with minor cases. no major criminal hearings.
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Bel- Imep
PW. Schweppes
Boeing
St. Leonard
George W. Clark
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Sothern
Bristol
San Antonio
Tank
Grand Gera House
W. G. Tobin
Victoria
Bil Dillett
Pil Shook
Alex Walton
Mederal
The Passing Throng SHE WAS SAFE passengers
A nervous woman among a passing crowd urged the conductor to let her off at Ledad Stroot, fearing a shock from the rail. The conductor explained the risk, noting danger only if the wire overhead was touched simultaneously, as passengers watched in silence.
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Seoph
Ledad Strool
Whiting
Corlist
Vellina
Sefedad
Stanley
Allehi
Becanad
Merry Widow Hat Barred in Paris Theater Case
A Paris magistrate acquits four leading theater lessees who objected to a tainted stage view and a ten foot high hat confrontation with the wearer's escort. The ruling centers on the alleged nuisance and public decorum in the theater exposure.
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Paris
Teo
Theatir
Cure Your Kidneys Do Not Endanger Life
Doan's Kidney Pills claimed to remedy kidney troubles and prevent progression to dropsy or Brights disease. A San Antonio reader testimonial cites relief for backache, lameness, and sciatica after using Doan's Kidney Pills purchased from a local druggist.
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Sat Antonio
San Antonio
O. Bovklamann
Montana Street
Ban Attonio
Texas
Dean
Avery
Doan
Bexar Thang Co
Footcramrburn Co
Fatale
Marr York
Xole
United Bend You
Dann's
LB Dg
Bareship
Earl Sells Coole Abbey in County Tipperary
London reports SheoTne Fart of Da noughnore wife of Michael P. Gracy of New York directs the sale of Coole Abbey near Cloytiel in County Tipperary. The notice names the manor and places the transaction under her instruction for disposal.
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London
SheoTne Fart
Danoughnore
Michael P. Gracy
New York
Coole Abbey
Cloytiel
County Tipperary
Marmola Diet Promises Quick Weight Loss Cure
An old advertising pitch touts Marmola pills as a simple method to shed pounds without exercise. It claims a daily dose reduces appetite and fat intake, teaching readers to eat normally while using the product to achieve a slimmer figure. The copy warns of faster results with consistent use.
Peruna touted as cough cure by many readers
Readers from New York to Wisconsin attest Peruna clears coughs and catarrh, improves appetite and strength, and notes relief from lingering chest and lung issues. Testimonials praise its quick cold relief and claim it aids breathing, with several citing dramatic health rebounds and reduced symptoms over weeks.
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Mary Meyer
Thornton Avenue
Winfield
N. Y
Pernna
Hettie Green
R. R. No. Fy Inks, II
Perona
Perang
Perone
Bliss Blulah
Broome
Mist
Washington
D. C
Giriia
William Troachmann
N. Paulinn St
Chicago, IL
Errad
Jesse Schaetzel
Nellwbery
Appleton
Wisconsin
Hartman
Perna
Perian
Kia
Bogus Prince Nabbed In Paris Graft Scheme
A fake prince posing as the son of a Turkish sultan was seized by Paris police after swindling hotelkeepers and attempting a diamonds heist worth 142000. He rented a top hotel floor, claimed imperial status, and selected jewels in Rue de la Paix before alarmed jeweler reported him. Detectives traced him through aliases and a history of hotel debts and misrepresentation.
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Raoul de Saint Rene
Paris
America
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Gaillom
Prince of
Superial
Ong Hotel
Count de Chantenay
Prises
Switzerland
Germany
Italy
Belgium
le Apprave
Court Martel
Chasseurg
Touma
Lille
Thom Ke Toll
Cour Haven
Ateal
Amines
Indy
Clara Tulgat
Warksman
Thomas
Church
France
Clara
Tylent
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Iuney
Galy
T. Ogden Armour
North Texas
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Packer
Armour
Buelt
tesota—County
Apiiin
Jay
Jacobson
Johnson
Nebraska
Fovuirorshi
Sidoon League
New Jersey
Obion
Harris
Harmon
Oklahoma
Shade Island
Hative
South Dakota
Tennessee
Patterson
Teyxsa
Ynie of People
West Virginia
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Neva
She
Merry Widow
Earl
Cogle Abbey
Ford Bull
Roel
Boetime
Lane
Mao
New Southerland Springs
Josse Schaetzi
Sar
Womal
Thiat
van Tirnhant
Franca
van Turmahant
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Aery Club
Kn Wan Algians
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