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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
6
Bull interests gain ground in New Orleans and New York as bears cover shorts. Spot cotton commands strong demand with bids for large blocks from Brown and Hayne. Traders foresee higher prices, with bulls planning to store and roll long positions into March and beyond.
The Physicians' and Surgeons' Hospital in this city boasts a superior fireproof structure and is managed by newly appointed Superintendent Miss Alice L McDonnell of New York. It offers attentive care rivaling northern institutions and directs all admissions and training school applications to the hospital.
A vintage ad touts the Edison Phonograph as a wondrous entertainer that talks sings and plays for the home. It promises family amusement and friends’ delight with prices from ten to thirty dollars at C Rees Optical Company 242 West Commerce Street opposite St Mary’s Street.
Telegraphed summaries from the International Mercantile Agency cover U S trade. Interest and dividend disbursements for January 1 total 9 million in Philadelphia 6 million in Pittsburgh and 4 million in St. Louis. Wool in Philadelphia faltered 25 percent but 1904 looks brighter. Chicago St Louis and St Paul foresee solid or better 1904 outcomes. Western railways suffer motive power shortages while Chicago sees large rail and structural steel inquiries. Texas railways show heavy business with some collection issues. Total U S commerce rises despite labor disturbances with near 500 million dollars liquidated abroad in 1903 and a new credit establishing abroad. New York trade excluding iron steel lumber and cotton goods runs at or above 1902 levels.
George Roe controls the play for PIT in the latest matchup, directing offense and setting up key opportunities as the team pursues a win.
An advertisement urges readers to invest disposable funds in diamonds through Emerson & Co. It promotes diamonds as a secure use of spare money with emphasis on a firm handling purchases and potential value. The brief notes the company name and investment angle without detailed terms.
Beck advertises plumbing done right by Machenheimer and Jonas at 601 Avenue with contact phone 1113. Finck's Havana Cigars lists 5c cigars and phone 452.
A columnist argues against a $200000 bond issue to fund an experimental electric light plant, warning of higher taxes and home losses. The piece cites tax rates, valuations, and a city treasury in crisis, urging every taxpayer to vote no and save homes. It questions support from Amalgamated leader President Mahon and portrays advocates as agitators seeking to inflame class tensions.
A list of guests staying at major hotels includes D. Wilson of St. Louis, J Maher of Davenport, W. M. Ingram of Louisville, M Zander of New York, R M Chapton of Fort Worth, Jas G Garth of Chicago, and many others from cities nationwide and abroad. The enumeration names numerous individuals and their home cities, reflecting a broad tourism and business travel pattern.
Milwaukee is set for a six round featherweight bout as Charlie Neary meets Kid Broad at the Milwaukee Boxing Club. Neary has impressed in recent bouts with top rivals including Tommy Mowatt and Eddie Santry, and fans expect a strong display against the Cleveland challenger.
J. M. Zook, once a familiar figure in San Antonio, has written from Exton Pennsylvania to George F. Lapton assistant general passenger agent of the S A P. He says he is alive, notes cold weather, and wishes to return to San Antonio.
Smith's Studio at 323 E. Houston St showcases the highest attainment in photo graphic art. The ground floor gallery invites calls to inspect the display.
The ad lists Holmes Wood and Coal Co pricing at 426 per cord and provides phone numbers for contact. It also promotes G W Pillbury for tin roof and gutter repairs, noting new work or repairs at 224 South Flores Street and a new phone 785.
By cash buyer, a two-story brick case with modern improvements must be close in. Willing to pay from 2000 dollars. Address CASH, care Light office.
C R Basse proprietor formerly with Henry Hoecke invites friends to visit the Mahncke Hotel Bar for quality goods and courteous treatment.
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