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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
2
July Freight Movements Show Improvements Across Sectors
July reports from the Bureau of Statistics indicate continued improvements in freight activity. Grain receipts rise over June and July 1907, livestock movements increase for seven months, and lumber coal and iron production show gains though still below 1907 peaks. Car service efficiency improves with 34 associations reporting gains, and total animal receipts at interior markets reach 2,874,194 head for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
New York
Brooklyn
Bronx
Birmingham
Cincinnati
Columbus
Denver
Indianapolis
Louisville
Milwaukee
Mobilé
Nashville
New Orleans
Omaha
Paterson
Portland
Ore
San Antonio
Syracuse
Salt Lake City
Teeka
Toledo
Washington
Wilkes
Harre
United States
Roosevelts anger over Dupont GOP ties sparks debate
The article notes President Roosevelt's anger after public mention that T Coleman Dupont head of the powder trust, sits on the Republican National Committee. It discusses party loyalties, a possible fusion, San Antonio railroad projections, and Tafts campaign strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
T. Coleman Dupont
The
Powder Trust
Républican National Executive Committee
The Bull Calf of Navarro Auction Sparking Texas Fame
In Navarro County Texas a drafty bull calf named Gabnel Mousa Cincinnatus Wetmara Navarre Bill draws attention with a noted bid in a Texas cattle sale. The piece compares the calf’s rising fame to Mrs O Leary’s cow and Chicago’s great fire, highlighting eager collectors and potential for a large sum at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Sun
Memphis
Texas
Ons Fexags County
Navarro County
Lone Star Plaza
Gabnel
Solon Chase
Warning to Cannon and Jenkins Shadowed By Nomination Battle
The Dallas News reports amid party tensions that Congressman Jenkins of Wisconsin lost renomination after a long tenure as judiciary committee chair. The rival argued Jenkins served Cannon’s interests, using power to stifle bills Cannon disapproved, prompting Jenkins to defend Cannon’s line against Republican charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
Cannon
Jen- Linsi
Wisconsin
Jeodua
Judiciary Committee
Jenkins
Ms Committee
Pointed Paragraphs in Chicago News
A set of satirical quips on peace advocates, married men, flatulence, aging, women driving men to drink, and Sunday excursions, reflecting humorous observations about social norms and human behavior in a Chicago context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
In History Sep 14 Figures and Events
On September 14 notable events and births include John Oprysostom the Constantinople prelate who died, Jan von Olden Barneveldt a martyr born, James Wilson a signer born in Scotland and died 1798, the Fulton steamboat ascent of the Hudson, and the Duke of Wellington's death. McKinley obituary reference and Theodore Roosevelt oath are noted alongside a revolutionary period. Astronomical data includes moon position and elongation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oprysostom
Constantinople
Jan von Olden Barnevelitz
James Wilson
Signer
Pennsylvania
St. Athhenva
Scotland
Fulton
Leon F. Czalgosz
Miles
Theodore Hoodevelt
Offee
United States
The Four Hundred Yearold Ponce de Leon Tale
A century old account celebrates Ponce de Leon and his voyage toward Porto Rico and the mythical Fountain of Youth. The piece blends romantic history with practical reflection on exploration, urging steadfast faith and courage, and ends with local ads for bags, wrapping paper, and real estate pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce de Leon
Santo Domingo
Maria Pasgape
Porto Rico
Colnabus
Wade
Spain
Tiénca da Leon
Jason
Theasaly
Colchis
Ua Marvelous
Peres
Credulliy
Alhla
Ponce
Tonce de Leons
San Antonio News Highlights From 1887 Local Events
Local notes report Mexican laborers hired for a Galveston project and rock quarry work in Riverside county. Major Bethel Coopwood visits with his family. Young Men's Catholic Union prepares for a debate. San Antonio Browns travel to Laredo for a baseball clash. Southwest Texas Horses shipment reaches 1408. City Hall planned on Milltery Place. Grand jury room occupied by bats forcing retreat to the Feanch Building. County commissioners announce steps to borrow unisones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modesto Torres
Exican
Galveston
Riverside
Valiser County
Bethel Coopwood
Austin
Coopwood
Young Men's Catholic Union
Les
Grank
San Antonio
Grand Jury
Waco Left Fielder Becomes Benedict After Wedding
Waco left fielder Williams becomes Benedict following a marriage to Mrs J L Hood in Waco Texas on September 12 191? The couple will reside near Worth. Williams plans to enter the cotton business and grow alfalfa and other crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WACO
Benedict
Post Office to Open at Fair Grounds During Fair
Postmaster John J. Stevens receives authority from Washington to establish a branch post office at the fair grounds from September 26 to November 1. The office will be housed in the building used in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Stevens
Washington
Fair Grounds
Dsi
Dinner honors leading Mexican financier in San Antonio
Lic A G Negrete, a top Mexican and New York attorney and Bank of Durango president, visited San Antonio en route to New York. At the International Club a dinner for 14 guests, including L L Negrete and Galan, featured toasts to Diaz and Negrete as talks on American Mexican affairs filled the informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lic
A. G. Negrete
City of Mexico
New York
San Antonio
Aly. Negrete
Bank of Durango
Durango
Mex
Southern Republic
Mr. Negrete
San Antonio Andreas
Theodore Harris
Harris
Diaz
International Club
Negrete
Galan
Mr. Golian
G. Negrete
L. L. Segrete
M._O. Ortega
B. M. Recto
Mr. Benson
Carlie Bes
Glaude V. Birkhead
Selig Deutschmann
A. , McCaughn
TL. Peacock
George B. Taliaferro
Wil Dunne
Weekly Building Permits in San Antonio Reach 35300
City Building Inspector James Wahrenberger reports fifty one new building permits issued during the week ending September 12 totaling 35300. Since the month’s start permits valued at 7% ON have been approved. Of the past week permits 31 were for single family residences mainly six rooms with flys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
James Wahrenberger
Notice to Tax Payers in San Antonio 1908
The mayoral notice states a board of equalization will meet in the city assessor's office room 15 at city hall on Monday November 9 to review appeals from the assessor and examine all property assessments for the year ending May 31, 1908. The board will sit daily from 9 am to 1 pm except Sundays and holidays and finish within 60 days. Bryan Callaghan, Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
San Antonio
Texas
Fiopcard
City Hall
Passon
Jaborg
Cowoll
Wanted for 0 S army Able-bodied men 15 to 25
City clerks record a recruitment notice seeking able bodied unmarried men between 15 and 25 who are U S citizens of good character for information at the Moore Building on Ave and Houston Street in Ben Antonio Tax office. The text lists Army recruitment details and contact points.
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