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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
2
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The Light urges voters to support a proposed constitutional amendment allowing rural school districts to levy a school tax up to 50 cents on the $100, matching San Antonio’s charter. If approved, communities could fund better schools, raising rural Texas standards. Vote next Tuesday. remember the school amendment.
The United States Geological Survey notes 1907 petroleum consumption for rail fuel at 15,855,801 barrels versus 15,577,677 the prior year. Old engine mileage totaled 74,197,144 miles with an average oil usage of 945 miles per barrel? The Tulare County discovery reports a new grove of glint trees numbering at least 15,000 at about 800 feet elevation, with forest area larger than Mariposa’s famed grove.
A San Antonio effort seeks lower freight rates to Mexico, arguing the base Houston rate harms local shippers. The piece questions railroads profits if San Antonio could access water or equivalent rates, noting rail history and market power in pricing and capitalization.
Ad induitutt discusses paying interest bills and praising rail men. It notes officials face a problem and highlights the idea that encouraging home industries by buying local products could spur factory growth.
A look at claims of Bryan's overwhelming 1896 defeat notes that nine states yielded McKinley 0 electoral votes in total and majorities of 50,500. A shift of 25,250 votes in those states could have reversed the result, with California Delaware Indiana Kentucky North Dakota Oregon South Dakota West Virginia and Wyoming cited as example states likely to lean Democratic this year.
A St Louis dispatch reports that Ell Pierce must travel to Texas to face trial on false swearing charges after a Supreme Court ruling. The piece notes his illness includes renal calculi and laryngitis, with doctors listing renaculeus conditions and other ailments as he prepares for testimony in the oil hearing led by Attorney General Hadley.
A local farm near Brownesville owned by J. P. Cottingham grows about a dozen lemon trees with around 140 lemons produced. The exhibit features a large lemon measuring roughly 15.5 inches in circumference, highlighting agricultural interest in the Indiana Cooperative Canal company district.
The piece argues that back roads burden farmers with high maintenance costs while people tolerate poor infrastructure. It notes farmers have long endured rough roads, and presses for improved education and action to yield tangible road improvements nationwide.
A New York Press piece contrasts interest in football rule changes with constitutional shifts and ponders social customs. It muses on receptions and women's attire, arguing romance hinges on a man valuing a gift more than wealth or government bonds.
A compact historical rundown marks October 31 with events from 1517 Luther's theses at Wittenberg and the early reform era, 1781 Thomas Adams as second U.S. president born and died July 4 1826, 1878 the Cuban affair Virginius, and 1900 Judge Joseph E Gary's Chicago death. Astronomical notes mention moon phases, solar times, and constellations Cavloprmys and Mallatveen.
Congressman Richmond P Hobson of Alabama warns that Pacific coast defenses are inadequate and Japan could seize key cities with tens of thousands of troops. He argues the fleet would be unable to mobilize quickly on the West Coast and urges patrols to deter a Japanese advance. He cites Japanese military buildup, Hawaii as a base, and Japanese presence in Hawaii, Canada, and California.
The essay argues wealth can breed idleness but many rich people pursue productive work or philanthropy. It asserts wealthier individuals are not inherently idle and often engage in business or social causes, while noting higher vice claims about bankers.
The semi annual Typographical union meeting elected W. B. Letchworth as president and A. Huebner as vice president. Other officers named include Wd. Koerps as financial santatary John AfeHngo as retiring secretary John B. Flond as treasurer and a board of directors headed by John W. Ester L RB Edwards Charles Roberson W J Winter and Jett Nordhaus A finance committee was chosen W L Barton and W.G. Heckman. A party of San Antonio residents planned pecan gathering near the third mission. Two Maine and New England excursion trains passed en route to California. Dr Hackett preached the sermon yesterday. The day was ideal with many people enjoying streets and parks. A thief entered W W Blake’s home on South Florey Street while the family was away and ransacked the place.
Cotton Exchange crowds display strong national and state election interest, with quotes on Taft carrying a southern state and Nebraska Colorado bets. Members, including Bryan supporters, discuss candidates openly while some refrain from voting, noting ads and markets hint at November 8 election outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe broad interest in election results and the Cotton Exchange’s plan to monitor nationwide returns. The text blends stray slang and unsure phrases about fear and tremors, creating an unclear snapshot of a chaotic, stormy night surrounding the voting outcome.
The Kansas City Star reports that after years of resistance, H. Clay Pierce of Waters-Pierce Oil must face trial on the merits as the U S Supreme Court upheld extradition. The piece notes prior technicalities often eliminating cases, and frames the decision as a significant shift toward due process. Also included are brief, unrelated classified lines on army drafts, miscellaneous goods, and services.
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