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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1907
Page
2
A garbled digest from the San Antonio Post includes notes on editor tenure, the Beckwith Agency, and New York Tribune representation. It mentions weather impacts on finances, mosquito control in Corpus Christi, rain relief in San Antonio, and ongoing antipistol laws. Wheat and rye forecasts, an International fair opening, and Georgia poetry parody are touched on alongside a joke inquiry in Putinai's.
James W. Van Cleve, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, condemned the boycott and blacklist in his convention address. He rejected the use of blacklists and called the tactic immoral and unAmerican, arguing the association would not tolerate such measures by any party or employer. The remarks respond to Cardinal Giphons and contemporary accusations about fund-raising to crush labor unions.
The American Hawker of New York reports Texas sound and prosperous with a strong cotton outlook. Banks continue to support growers, pledging advances despite price drops as farmers hold cotton awaiting better margins. Market buyers hold cautious stance, hoping for favorable movement before holidays.
The state evison notes a plan to sell cotton at under fifteen cents a pound, but buyers like growers and speculators show little chance of realization. Bankers resist further advances and doubt wider credit moves will occur, leaving holders reluctant to part with holdings at current prices.
Secretary of State Atint Roullus returned from a mission with Mexico two weeks ago and passed through San Antonio on his way back. The meeting with President Diaz is described as having international importance, likely focusing on Central American affairs and U S influence, with Mexico seen as a partner in stabilizing the region.
Philadelphia Public Ledger notes rising interest in inland waterway use. Massive Erie Canal expansion in New York funds connect multiple water systems. Plans include a genal to move freight to Pittsburgh and linking waters of the Ohio. Proposals envision inland waterways from Massachusetts to the Carolinas and beyond.
The piece urges younger generations to honor pioneers and preserve their history and traditions, warning against forgetting their influence and ideals. It emphasizes belonging to pioneer associations as a noble heritage, urging descendants to uphold the legacy.
A jumble of brief notes arrives from a newspaper page. It recounts a dog accident in New Jersey, electric plant experiments at the Royal Botanic Gardens, and various curiosities from San Francisco Bay wrecks to a hatpin anecdote in West Philadelphia, plus social tales from Chicago and discussions on alcohol in infant nursing.
The Washington Star reports a growing hope for Cuban annexation with many Cubans and Americans seeing benefits, but warns it must occur naturally and within treaty obligations or risk serious trouble.
Washington notes mention President Roosevelt enthusiastic about developing Mississippi River resources. A. Hierman seeks ways to capitalize river opportunities and water flow to boost commerce.
October on mawritul mouth. Bak! Te is the happiest time of the year to honast, Niet Duly the amotaeyou, scavenger and thriftlens wight, whose Lowrward eye still taneth tar a grave, has a right to be melancholy in October.
A damaged Milwaukee Sentinel extract laments the allure of wealth and fame. It cautions against worship of gold and urges reflection on weakened souls, love, and personal costs on the road to success, warning that pursuit can erode character and humanity.
The census shows London exceeding 7,000,000 inhabitants. Other items note high meat prices in New York Cay and strong 1905 factory output in the United States including billions of pins and hairpins. A curious mix covers cantaloupes name origin, a Windsor harvest festival blackout, and Persian language notes.
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