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Newspaper

San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1902

Page

9

Texas Judicial Districts Debate in Congress

Washington reports a Texas delegation proposed a bill to amend the fourteenth section of the last act, splitting Texas into four judicial districts with specified court terms in Austin Waco San Antonio El Paso. The measure aims for rapid House and Senate passage this session amid delegation support. Also noted are Senate calls to resume duties by Sen. A J McLaurin and remarks on Texas figures in Washington society.

Daily Light Washington D.C Dee Surlesed Texas House Antonio el’ Paso Lanhamj Burleson A.J. McLaurin Mississippi United States Senate Metropolitan Hotel

Human Nature Etchings by Alex Miller

A survey of humorous anecdotes notes loafing versus work, odd eating habits, marriage views, and social curiosities. The column reflects small town humor with observations on manners, attire, and social norms. It comments on storytelling, widower letters, and the discrepancy between dinner and supper in hosting.

Saiety Missouri

Local quarrels and rude refusals prompt town talk

A town man rebuffs a rival and others weigh when snubs become acceptable. A plumber shrugs at dirty jobs while locals debate decency and social warnings amid a racial slur on a train and a woman asking what the phrase For the land's sake means.

Archival Humor Snippets On Modern Life And Social Folly

A stream of humorous reflections on marriage gender roles and social expectations. Witty asides cover women and men lovers spouses and widows with quips about trains shaving whiskers mourning veils and servants revealing lighthearted observations of daily life and reputation.

Irish societies seek Carnegie Hall aid for new Boston

A demonstration and public appeal will be held tomorrow at Carnegie Hall in New York to support a proposed building for the Ancient Order of Hibernians and related Irish groups. Ground at 116th Street and Fifth Avenue is bought for 100000 dollars, Archbishop Parley to preside, with speakers including Thomas B A Weadock Justice Morgan J O'Brien Thos J Gargin and other Irish-American leaders.

New York Order of Hibernians Thes Celtic Sons of America Carnegie Hall Ancient of Hibernians Stret Fifth Avenue Parley Thomas B. A. Weadock Detroit Morgan J. O'Brien Supreme Court of Thos. J. Gargin Boston

Steel rails to be produced steadily at Enstey plant

Birmingham Dec 6 The Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Co rail mill at Enstey has completed successful tests and will remain in steady operation. The manufacture of steel rails marks a new era for the Birmingham district.

Enstey Birmingham Ala Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co

Illinois Central Pushes Southbound Travel With New Winter Schedule

From Twin Cities to New Orleans the Illinois Central announces a winter schedule that shortens travel time by nearly 10 hours. The new service links St Paul and Minneapolis to New Orleans via a streamlined Illinois Central route. A Sunset Limited connection at New Orleans with the Southern Pacific is part of the changes.

Chicago Illinois Central Southern Northwest Twin Cities New Orléans Trinois Central St. Paul Minneapolis New Jeane Southern Pacific

Paint firm offers $1000 guarantee by Ed Steves & Sons

A compact notice promotes Ed Steves & Sons positioned as a top supplier of ready mixed paint with a $1000 guarantee. The brief item mentions Perene Machine Needles and Of at tue in unclear terms.

Ed Steves & Sons

Two Open Golf Contests Set for Christmas Week

A December mid winter golf tourney with two events for ladies and gentlemen is planned at Laurel Heights Gulf. Entry is free and awards include a handicap prize and a handsome caddy bag. Notable entrants span many local names and clubs, with a large list of distinguished players and sponsors.

Laurel Heights Gulf Beetven William Aubrey D.R. Burnett W. A. Raymond Carrie Carnahan Chilton Violett Coen No Franklin Stella Gillespie Tempe Griffith Anna Lewis Lattimer Effie Lewis Carrie McUhenny A. Melhenny Mig J. M. MeIlhenny M. Methenny Ruth Maiy Mary Vallee Mary Harper Sue Cunningham Dod. Sullivan J. C. Sullivan A. B. ‘Talliafero M. Tobin J. W. Tobin W. J. Tobin L. N. Walthal My Aiken Sami GC. Bell Ralph Belknap P. Brown T. M. Watlington Wim H. Weiss DuVal West Mason Williams C. A. Wilson A. de Zavala M. Aubrey Wm.Aubrey J. M. Bennett, Jr Earnest Brown Jos Carr José Shannon Carr EK. B. Chandler Chas Edwin Chamberlain Clegg H. P. Drought F. J. Vielding Fomby Geo. A. Franklin Thos. A. Franklin Clifton .Franklin A.A. Gage Daniel G. Gillette Geo. R. Gillette W. B. Hamilton L. J. Hart Louis Henermann F. M. Hicks Reagan Tronston R. M. Hughes R. Hy Innes T. Johnston Victor Keller Frank M. Lewis Lockwood W. P. Lobban BE. Buter Lewis Maverick Alfred McDaniel J. M. McElhenny Ned McKhentry Oscar McTlhenny S.A. Mee Ihenny Dr. Robert KE. Moss Win

Mexico adopts gold basis to stabilize currency and attract capital

New York reports Mexico's government intends to fix the silver dollar at fifty cents and align the economy with a gold standard like Japan. With this shift, Mexican finance aims to attract foreign capital, boost the Mexican Central Railway system, and spur industrial development across the republic.

Great Republic New York Japan Mexico Mexican Republic Mexican Central Railway Company EL Paso Texas Line City of Mexico Tampico Gulf of Mexico Manzanillo Pacific Pend Yan Eae United States

DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles After 40 Years

A testimonial from Geneva Haney credits DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve with healing piles after four decades of suffering. The ad claims the salve also cures cuts burns and skin diseases and warns to beware of counterfeit products.

DeWitt Hazel Haney Geneva

Six Day Race Opens At Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden hosts a twelve hour endurance cycling race beginning at midnight with top international riders led by McFarland and Mayo. The event features teams from Boston New York and European entrants including Gougoltz Bruni and Dorflinger among others.

New York Madison Square Garden McFarland Mayo Boston Elkes Eddie Bald Wilson Maya Scond Walthour McEachern Nat Butler Chas Turville Fer Jed Newkirk Jacobson New Haven Gougoltz Kaser Bruni Buisson Paris-Bordeau Europe Teller Dorflinger Germany Lostens Barasquin Darragon Breton Jimmy Michael

Unclaimed Letters List San Antonio Texas Week Ending Dec 5

San Antonio post office releases the unclaimed letters for the week ending Saturday December 5. Addressee names appear alphabetically with many spellings. recipients must advertise and pay one cent for retrieval. Postmaster asks for full street address and return address on envelopes to expedite returns.

San Antonio Texas Yeu Meer Sa G. Giclifford

For a Bad Cold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

A local note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable medicine to loosen relieve a bad cold and soothe throat and lung irritation. It emphasizes the remedy’s soothing healing properties and quick cures, listing druggists as sellers.

Coastal Resorts Along the Southern Railway Route

A listing of questrable summer resorts along the Southern Railway includes Land of the Sky in North Carolina, Hot Springs in Arkansas, and various Tennessee and Virginia resorts. Also noted are seashore resorts with directions to Mr. A. H. B. Western Passenger Agent Houston for summer hour folders and descriptive matter.

Southern Railway Sky Ears Apevilly N. Hot Springs Tennessee Virginia Western Houston

Business Directory Ad Prospects in The Daily Light

Advertising note invites firms to place names in The Daily Light Business Directory at 12.00 dollars per year per line with monthly 1.00 installments. Urges readers to ask for Carrizo Water from a druggist or grocer and mentions Crystal and Emerson & Co offering loans on furniture at 122 Soledad Street.

Daily Light Emerson & CO Soledad, Street

Labor Shortage Hits Central West as Wage Push Soars

Chicago reports unprecedented labor demand across industries with a severe shortage of workers and scarce help from domestics to factory and store jobs. Railroads plan to import more labor from the East while employment agencies slash fees to attract applicants amid widespread wage increases.

Chicago Central West Munty Fiith N Abe de Shite

Light office seeks cash for clean cotton rags

Classified note offers cash in cash for clean cotton rags destined for the Light office trade. Requesting respondents to contact the listing for pickup and payment details.

Railway Time Table for Local and Long Distance Routes 1902

The Nov 15 1902 timetable lists arrivals and departures for Galveston Houston New Orleans and western routes. It covers trains to El Paso Arizona California and Texas cities with times for Missouri Kansas & Texas International Great Northern Santa Fe Frisco and related lines. It includes San Antonio Aransas Pass connections to Boerne Kerrville Cuero Victoria Yoakum and other points with daily departures and arrivals.

Hirective Galvean, Tarsieburg San Antonio Houston New Gilets el Paso New Mexico Arizona California New Alesiog New Orleans Senna St. Louis Memphis Waco Noth Texas Hast Laredo Mexico North Texas Santa Fe Frisco Aransas Pass Boerne Kerrville Cuero Victoria Yoakum Mathis Alice Galveston the Hast Peton Gulf Bt Stockdale Ieee Stockdale

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