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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1908
Page
2
The column reflects on Christian tolerance citing Jesus and the Pharisees to argue against judgmental zeal. It laments persistent intolerance while urging fair treatment, humility, and open discussion. Mayor Callaghan's vacation and Gulf visit are noted amid a cotton price reflection.
Signs point to heavy walling line activity in San Antonio this fall and winter following a remarkable summer. August, typically weak, set records with total receipts near $260,000 for four months, signaling stronger operations ahead and a potential boom in toll pricing.
The article outlines rapid expansion in San Antonio with new hotels, homes, and business buildings, urging railroad development to the lower Rio Grande valley. It emphasizes the city’s surge ahead, driven by favorable residence and commerce prospects, and calls on residents to advance rail connections for regional trade.
A fragmented piece discusses socialism for socialism and a proposed revision to guarantee reasonable profits to manufacturers. It questions whether voters will support the shift and contrasts national bank deposits with government guarantees for protected industries. It praises Mr Tat Hyang for public confidence and notes reliance on Republicans.
A Providence Journal fragment mocks political promises during tariff reform and bank law debates. It notes optimistic claims by Republicans about fair profits for manufacturers and Bryan/Oklahoma Democrats about protections against loss, casting doubt on the assurances.
Fragmentary lines discuss machine politicians labeling others ignorant of politics. Mentions Roosevelt era framing and public perception of political knowledge. Context appears as a brief opinion or editorial jab about political savvy and manipulation. Names or concrete details are obscured by garbled OCR.
The text notes Governor Campbell may reach a campaign spending level near two thousand dollars for four years. It suggests his hands in evening up some scores have likely contributed to the total, with more than the expected diligence implied.
Fragmented prose discusses ambition and independence, contrasting working for others with pursuing personal strength. It argues that some people grasp their own worth quickly, while others miss the point, concluding that desire without action is wasted.
Dr Charles F Aeed of New York argues in a provocative address that declining church membership signals not atheism but indifference. He warns that in America indifference threatens religion more than denial and stresses churches must engage daily life to sustain social order and faith.
Judge Elbert H Gary argues the United States is financially stronger and expanding. He predicts a stable future with refined fiscal policies, improved legislation, and more cautious but confident business practices. The piece touts growing resources, population, and economic strength as a basis for future expansion and resilience.
The Mission Hose company plans a October fifteenth anniversary celebration after a September meeting. Committees were chosen, including fellows Thon ay H Abbott Tommy Hengmann George Que and C H Muenet. A lecture by Rev Father Garesche entertained 8 large airfilencad at the Catholic Young Men’s Union hall on Hust Commerce street. The Sicilian Singing society performed several chorals. Six convicts under Sergeant Griffith and Nesy Schulenburg attempted a jailer's escape last evening. three escaped, one was shot through the heart and died. GyA CG Glopda & Co purchased the saloon at Monterey and ConM streets, repairing and repainting the space. The Carroll Cannon Ginoth Wile caravan arrived in the city this afternoon aboard the Aransas Pane.
The entry notes a Sept history marker tracing Shakespearean commemorations begun by David Garrick in 1760 and lists Horatio Greenough’s death in 1852, plus the 1888 death of actor John Lester Wattick, with scattered date and birth details. It also mentions Premisent McKindley's shooting at the Pan American exposition in Buffalo and an astronomical section with sunset and moonrise times and lunar age.
Special to The Light from Corsicana Texas reports a rally where Congressman Randall won broad support. The event raised 4500 dollars for a national campaign fund, highlighting local backing and political momentum amid Septembers campaign activities.
A train car accident near Mount Pleasant Texas injured a Black man named Will Jones. He was thrown under the car, sustaining a broken arm and other injuries with possible fatal outcome. Authorities reported the crash and ongoing condition of the victim.
Letters from Antwerp Ohio Philadelphia and Kokomo chronicle success with Pernna as a general tonic and cure for catarrh. Testimonies describe dramatic stomach and throat relief after weeks of doctors and medicines, with many noting improved appetite energy and daily function after using Pernna.
A fragmentary, lurid narrative follows Maudly at 15 as gossiping peers plot dances around her and her friends Dick and Tommie. The piece surveys evolving adolescence, flirtation, social gaze, and the costs of youth in a small town.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions names and phrases about a person named Dittona and a town, with unclear meaning and possible gossip. The readable parts suggest social ties and marriage references but lack clear events or dates.
Sergeant Ryans said officers will accommodate requests as an unknown caller reported a boat named NOM aboard a watercraft. The inquiry followed a telephone tip about how long the craft had been missing. Judge Sindred of Weinman arrived as a guest of the Mission hotel with J T Surnert and Co.
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