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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1905
Page
6
City officials warn residents to blast fireworks only in private yards this holiday season. Officers will watch for public discharges and revolver or shotgun shots at night, with arrests for violations. Authorities emphasize lawful use within proper bounds and note no tolerance for street explosions or unsafe behavior.
Special to The Light Washington December 23 The Maryland senator William Gorman contemplates resigning his nominal leadership of the Democratic Party in the Senate due to serious health problems. He has rarely been in his seat since election day and near seventy suffers an organic ailment. A caucus understanding set Batley to handle leadership tasks but Gorman still cannot discharge duties. Until he publicizes resignation no successor talk will occur.
A local Elmendorf resident, stranded far from home and penniless, told a Main plaza business crowd he was broke and needed a quarter to get home. The incident highlighted the generosity of nearby townsfolk in times of misfortune.
A memorial verse to a father and mother lost within a year. The speaker recalls sorrow yet finds faith in a future reunion. The poem honors a father's care and a mother's tenderness as the grieving family holds to spiritual comfort.
A social club invites attendees to a Saturday event at Turner Hall featuring the Diaz sisters performing music. The invitation notes the date as December 2.
Ben Wofford was surprised yesterday afternoon when his employer presented him with a gold watch fob featuring a central diamond. The gift was given at Pell Bros Jewelry Co and noted for its pretty shirt front design.
From The Daily Light dated December 24 1884 the article notes the Fashion theater opening with a noted success under proprietors W H Simms and Max Samuels. Fire Company No 2 hosts a twenty fifth anniversary ball at the Casino as civic events unfold. Roy Beam visits the city while pastors meet to discuss poor relief and Ed T Rogers weds Obilla Bassett. Mary Franz dies at North Street and Colonel Kirble mourns a three month old daughter.
The second floor of the old Maverick building behind the post office on Avenue C opened as a roller skating rink run by Price and Birdsong. The interior is painted and attractive. On opening night skates were available free of charge and a large crowd enjoyed the sport with a piano player providing ragtime music.
An old proven remedy for teething pain. It soothes the child softens the gums and eases wind colic. Cures diarrhoea in infants and is sold at twenty five cents a bottle.
Houston December reports assert steamship rates for Gulf port cotton rose well above seasonal norms. A Galveston to Liverpool rate hike followed a five cent railroad cut, but ship lines claim rates reflect supply and demand. An official defense cites competition among lines and tramp vessels as rate regulators, with high grain exports tightening space.
Special to The Light Austin Texas December 23 H C Askew auditor of the railroad commission and Texas Academy of Science notes the progress of the association for the San Antonio meeting December 28 and 29 The program includes five papers four illustrated talks on topics ranging from iron smelting to radium and electron theory by UT and US Army scholars and Texas railroad engineers.
The article lauds Henry Magendie proprietor of the Bon Ton Restaurant as a top Texas caterer known for meticulous management and popular, wholesome meals at moderate prices. It references a famous figure Cassius and notes the restaurant's strong reputation among patrons seeking well cooked, properly served food.
To close out our large stock of trimmed hats they are now on sale regardless of cost. Edwards Mile Linery Store at 306 308 W Commerce Street. Fine diamonds in relations sites at D Thomas 612 B Houston Street.
John Bosshart Lodge No 223 Knights and Ladies of Honor meets Friday night electing Protector Jane Docura Vice protector Sister Crume Past protector J F Bosshardt Treasurer Carl Wueste Secretary Chas E Bosshardt Guide John Forehand Eduardian Sister Butler Sentinel Brother Perez Chaplain Sister Curtis Trustees John Wharton F J Bosshardt Sister Curtis Officers installed with ritual ceremony.
A United States policy note argues for a stronger navy to safeguard American interests and the open door in the Far East. The writer questions the Anglo Japanese alliance and warns that without stronger defense another nation may protect US interests.
The text argues the United States must strengthen its position in the Pacific to safeguard interests without provoking conflict. It calls for reinstituting more efficient leadership to preserve and extend influence through peaceful means amid rival powers and the Orient.
A rugged collection of stray facts and phrases covers topics from railway travel and family customs to Kipling and ocean salinity. It mentions a locomotive range, social practices, a blood draw timing, and rough salt yields from major bodies of water. The text is disjointed with unclear context.
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