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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
2
Publisher's notice warns Light subscribers to pay only to regular authorized collectors to avoid errors or fraud. It emphasizes using approved channels and cautions against unverified requests. The brief instruction underscores secure payment practices for readers.
Walter Wellman of the Chicago Record-Herald reports from New York where workers across trades and unions reveal their voting leanings. He notes labor sentiment favors Bryan this year, with many saying they seek change due to high costs and Republican ties to financiers. Workers question how voting for Bryan would impact wages and employment.
A workman’s account captures cross party concerns in New York during a presidential contest. He cites Taft’s potential, Bryan’s anti trust stance, Roosevelt’s possible return, and fears of corporate influence over Congress. Worries focus on Taft, Bryan, and the City’s tilt as unions gauge working conditions and wages.
A fragmentary patriotic plea argues that citizens vote for general welfare and praise self sacrifice. It critiques Judge Taft and President Roosevelt, asking if Taft would halt brutal measures and prevent martyrdom for the nation in a charged political tone.
October 8 history notes mark the 1783 death of statesman John Hknesck born 1737 and 1904 obituary for golf leader General Matt W. Bansony. astronomical events include sunset at 6 27, moon at 6 28 pm age 14 days and a Moon Saturn conjunction with Mercury visible after sunset.
Preparations for Columbus discovery observance underway in San Antonio with a parade from Military Plaza to the main street and back, led by police, the Eighth Cavalry band, and a long cortege of military units, city officials, and civic groups. multilingual program and sports planned, with notable arrivals and local commerce notes. The procession includes United States Infantry, cavalry detachments, city bands, fire department, and numerous societies. speakers in Italian, Spanish, and English. City leaders and guests noted, with social updates about residents and nearby commerce.
A glass pane at the Caitersdnialy Transfer Company on East Houston Street broke, leaving a clean edge and a crescent-shaped opening large enough for a hand. Hackman Jit Ratterwhite said he accidentally struck the glass with his elbow, causing the break seen by reporters. Another glass pane at Sid Wells’ shop on East Com ingree Street shows a broken bottom panel with a peculiar hole, left unexplained.
Krueger received a promotion and a $100 annual salary increase. Adolph A. Vordenbaum secured a permanent appointment with a $190 raise. Da Vit McKnights faced reassignment following last night’s tests, with travel to El Paso to join Superintendant Fob Galnow for installation as clerk at Tl Paso.
A garbled list records multiple building permit applications across city streets for various structures. Notable entries include a one room swelling ooh gouth at White Ave LG, a Batamergy street addition for 500, a west Fen ch street one story business house for 4600, and a five room dwelling with shed on Wharton street for an implied girdle. The notices mention numerous names and street locations with monetary figures such as 40, 4600, 150, 200, and 3460, reflecting varied residential and commercial projects.
A fragment from The September Delineator recounts a tale of a creature or figure in a meadow who, unafraid, roams toward a companion and sings a different song. The text blends dialect and narrative as it describes the beings and their quiet interactions.
A zoo exhibit at Bronx Park features frogs and snakes as a centerpiece. A Connecticut visitor argues with Curator Himars about churdization and hoopenakes, while a keeper recalls a past encounter. Recently several large billrogs arrived for display, with Snyder recognizing the Connecticut man before he is dismissed.
A fragmented list of lodge and fraternal group meeting venues and affiliations appears, naming San Aliturmio, Harmonia, Sunger, Etklodys and others along with halls like Herman Long Hall and Ma Sonic Temple. The record also references organizations such as K of Hy, Red Men, Loyal Americane, Odd Fellows, Scottish Rite Masons, Woodmen and unions, with several hall locations and a few hints of council and grand lodge activity.
Fragmentary Washington Evening Star exchange shows a character claiming to stay out of the newspaper while others pursue privacy. context unclear and no concrete events or dates emerge.
An anecdotal piece cites William Gatley of Washington DC and John W. Wiking of St. Louis praising Perusia or Perunia for kidney trouble asthma and general ill health. The report notes long-term use and substantial expense with claimed improvement, urging readers to consider Perucia tablets as a remedy amid mixed medical testimony.
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