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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
4
The article argues against issuing $200,000 in bonds for a municipal light and power plant. It favors using funds for sewer extensions and street improvements, citing current low costs of lighting, lack of demand for the plant, and the need to address public health and infrastructure before expanding indebtedness.
The article cites Secretary of War Root accusing press reports of misrepresenting testimony before the Military Affairs Committee on General Wood. It notes Bliss’s testimony was published contrary to what he said, warns of Senate censure if public belief is skewed by reports, and links to Roosevelt’s reelection context. It also mentions Reyes in Mexico and a separate note on transport fatalities versus railroads and urban street carelessness.
The piece argues Theodore Roosevelt will be the Republican standard bearer in 1904 with a path to the White House, while Democrats face challenges from New York figures like Hill and Rathbone, and tensions over Cuba and habeas corpus loom in Congress.
The San Antonio community debates a two hundred thousand dollar bond plan slated for a January voting. Critics warn the bonds would raise taxes, hinder other city needs, and fail as a sound investment for an electric plant. The piece argues the city already nears constitutional debt limits and outlines projected costs and risks of municipal ownership.
Charles Masson argues that Alderman Salliway is central to the municipal electric light bonds plan. He contends Salliway authored key ordinances and questions critics while defending Salliway from background attacks. Masson recalls past events including cross wards and polling changes to support his view.
Shafer The Plumber at 125 West Commerce St touts Majestic Steel Range with durable baking and roasting performance. Terms to suit. Bad bread and underdone roasts become impossible with this life time lasting appliance.
Emersion and Co presents sales of forfeited pledges offering bargains at one half their original price. Items listed are advertised as from reliable lines, with emphasis on value for collectors and resellers.
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