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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
2
The San Antonio Light Publishing Co appoints Shirley Johns as managing editor. Details on leadership changes and company direction were announced this morning, with Johns expected to guide editorial strategy and operations.
A publisher warns subscribers to The Light to pay only regular collectors and avoid calling fees to prevent errors and fraud. The notice emphasizes direct payment to authorized agents and cautions against unofficial solicitations.
Prof Irving Fisher of Yale, a national conservation commission member, plans a major report on health economics in the United States. He cites annual tuberculosis costs and loss of earnings, arguing that preventable diseases erode national wealth.
A fragmented report notes life expectancy rising from the sixteenth through modern times, with life spans around thirty at century end and about eighty eight today. It mentions The Light not bearing full railroad duties to Browneville but clearing paths for San Antonio, plus Wise counsel from a Houston anti prohibition convention urging liquor dealers to obey the law as a first step in halting the prohibition tide.
The piece argues tariff policy is an economic issue not a party matter, citing Texas voters who favored tariff reform but faced industry harm when wool and hides protections were removed. It notes regional interests shape support for protection and suggests weather and politics influence the 1896 presidential race.
The Baltimore News argues the campaign should emphasize Tait over Roosevelt. It warns that portraying Tait as a Roosevelt proxy could mislead voters and harm Tait, while noting thoughtful supporters recognize Tait's true merits and avoid such attacks.
The Wilson County Journal cites personal friends in San Antonio who are Republicans and oppose Lyon and Simipson. They claim Stimpson is unqualified for governor and that his speech was written by another. Republicans, they say, only preserve the party to control federal patronage in Texas.
In history notes, Dr Lyman Beecher, born 1775, linked to a family of ministers and authors. Chief Justice Roger B. born 1777. Dineh Mari Mulock Craik, author of John Halifax, Gentlewoman, died 1887. British hostilities in South Africa began in 1200? Astronomical section notes Sun sets 6:21, rises 6:08, Moon age 18 days, Venus and Mercury near conjunction, Jupiter’s four moons visible.
Article argues business leaders must engage in politics and governance. It stresses that laws rely on experience from associations, and that enlightened self interest pushes businessmen toward active public service. It warns against political apathy allowing corrupt elements to control city government.
Pope Pius X extols books as joyful discipline and silent friends guiding duties. He notes they awaken heavenly voices, reveal dangers on the unwary path, and urge moderation, loyalty, and service to moral life without harshness or bribery.
Archbishop of Ehifuitelp ln denounces immigration and alien influence as fueling social decay. He warns a national sin in training new generations away from religion, citing violence and three altar sacrifices to anarchy by lawless and godless leaders.
Cardinel Gibbons argues that moral and religious training must accompany secular education. He asserts Sunday school alone cannot mold a child and urges early, integrated instruction in God Christ Creation Providence and moral growth to prevent lifelong imbalance.
Local notes recount a Houston Street fire where a bed clothing caught from a cigar as well as a Columbus anniversary display with a ship on a telephone wire. Dave Jones, recently kicked by a horse, is said ready to return to the street. Venison arriving in large quantities and Mrs. Ernest Rigce with children return from Colorado. The German English fair at the Casino hosts a bazaar ball for women’s society leaders.
Newspaper men establish the Longhorn Press Club at the International Club rooms with 17 local members and plans to admit editors from other Texas papers. J Hampton Sullivan hosts, with foremen including George McQuaid and George Whititing. Officers include corral pass Frank Ju ntress and herd supervision by A L Ulrich, plus a roster of directors and honorary Mavericks to be drawn from the herd.
Myrtilla_T hosts a late night card session with Wiltie, delivering lively banter about big, rough hands and rival players Miranda_Oh chiding for seeing such hands too often. The casual exchange captures small town humor and familiar neighborly rapport.
Notice from the mayoral office that the board of equalization will meet in the city hall assessor's office on Monday, November 2, to review appeals and assessments for the year ending May 31, 1906. The board will convene daily 9 am to 1 pm, excluding Sundays and holidays, until completion within 40 days. No appeals will be considered after adjournment by the board. Bryan Callaghan, Mayor. Attest Owen Pupne’s Orchestra. Burnett & Co Undertakers.
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