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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
2
The Light subscribers are asked to pay money only to regular authorized collectors. Do not pay carriers as errors may occur. The notice urges adherence to official payment channels to avoid mishaps and ensures proper handling of dues.
Henry Clews argues that plentiful money explains the stock rally and outlook remains hopeful as cheap money supports prices. He cites large but manageable crop prospects, conservative bankers, rising incorporations, and ample idle funds abroad as factors sustaining active trading despite potential risks.
The Waapington Post analyzes the ongoing battle between Democratic and Republican campaign managers as they wrestle with uncertainty before forming a solid conclusion on the election outcome. Chairman Hitchcock must determine the effect of the bus.
A fragmented piece examines how electoral votes and influence from leaders like Samuel Gompers and Theodore Roosevelt could shape party loyalties. It questions tariff delay, railroads, and the Independence movement, predicting mixed reactions among Democrats and conservatives and noting possible unease within business circles after an election.
Standard Oil lawyers argue the ruling nullifying the commodities clause of the Hepburn law is just, warning that key provisions banning railroads from selling outside their produced state could undermine the act. The dispute centers on Pennsylvania’s anthracite railroads and potential sales confinement or cross border dealings.
United States mail privileges are denied for postal cards carrying photographs of Texas lynchings. Austin authorities halted a card displaying the hanging of five negroes in Sabine County. The move aims to suppress lynching imagery and uphold public decency in home environs.
A pointed piece notes clever women speak bluntly about homely truths and temptations. It argues few realize everyday cleverness in others, and that money alone does not define success, while laziness invites defiance as prosperity slips away.
A witty column notes that a sultry woman drives a man to seek one who isn’t. It argues a wife’s charm hinges on restraint, mocks people who think they know others, and suggests sentiment can sustain a woman, but cash buys a man’s drinks and cigars.
On September 11 events include Hudson’s river discovery linked to his name and several historical deaths. Notables: 1611 Henri de Tour d Auvergne born, 175 died. 1807 Tuathce John Bedgwick, jurist, born 182?, died. 1884 Folico Iat, Mexican California governor, born 1801. Astronomical notes record sun and moon times with conjunctions.
A quirky reflection on a man named Marciano Penn struck by a trolley in Mexia, while a wagon laden with medicines arrives. The piece wades into satire about fate mercy and the dubious use of medical aids, hinting at Aztec heritage, drug-store curiosities, and archaic rites.
In a rough dialect exchange, Begonra laments inability to pay five shillings, pleading six days of aid. Patay retorts about drinking debts. The pair discuss balancing payment with punishment and the joke turns on stubborn economy.
The Love Star Gun Club held a four bird sweepstakes shoot in honor of their recent victory over the Cor pse Christ Gun Club. The next event is set for September 9 with five birds and glass balls. The Matrinculas Club was organized last night, officers to remain secret. County commissioners ordered an office fitted in the courthouse at county expense. Engineers begin work on the New West End street line. Mail carrier Tinton Smith, away three months, returns to duty tomorrow. Captain Setker’s marriage to Miss Amule Oil is planned for this evening.
A ventriloquy of a tempted burglar who proclaims himself Second Story Bill the pious thief. He confronts shocked room occupants and recalls a promise he intends to keep, amid a tense, uncertain moment as a cry of joy erupts from the others.
In a fragmentary scene a mysterious figure appears in an open doorway, presenting a peculiar gesture of welcome. The figure claims to be the president of justice and explains his fear of a burglar, then suggests arranging a sentry to leave something for the depoucs before they exit together.
A fragmented item notes a police station door security change by Pat OHara, replacing manual entry with a wall cord spring lock system. The device lets entering officers open doors from the sergeant’s desk, while a unique device for keeping youury remains referenced.
By William F. Kirk the Manicure Lady discusses Roosevelt's rough treatment of New York hall players and the political climate around Roosevelt. She reflects on the Yankees backing Roosevelt, debates double crossing, and imagines Abe Lincoln greeting players at the White House with humor and sharp social commentary.
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