Turbulent 1908 race looms Bryan vs Roosevelt debated
Washington dispatch discusses potential 1908 contest with Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan as leading figures. It weighs tariff reform, railroad rate fights, and meat-packing issues shaping public opinion, suggesting Roosevelt seeks tariff reform while Bryan consolidates Democratic support.
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Philippines
Panama Canal
Bryan
Roosevelt
Mark
Joe Cannon
Senate
Congress
City Clerk Seeks Police Uniform Bids in San Antonio
The city clerk yesterday requested bids for police uniforms to be used by the San Antonio police department. The outfits should be same color but lighter weight, fourteen ounce material, six flannel, and of identical workmanship to current uniforms.
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Police Department
City of
San Antonio
Two Arrested for Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct
Police take Cruz Castaneva for being drunk on the street and Carl Burton for disorderly conduct. Both men are to appear before Judge Buckley in police court tomorrow morning.
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Cruz Castaneva
O’banion
Carl Burton
Mockert
Buckley
Surkey Announces Candidacy for District Clerk
George Surkey declares his bid for the district clerk office in The Light, running in the Democratic primaries. He has four years in the post and a prior history as alderman under Bryan Callaghan and mayor Marshall Hicks, claiming he runs without rings or cliques since Alice Neville is not a candidate.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Bryan
White House
Andrew Jackson
George Surkey
Surkey
Bryan Callaghan
Marshall Hicks
C. L. Nevill
Alice Neville
Hats at Half Price Sale at Edwards Millinery
Edwards Millinery Store advertises a one day sale to quickly reduce stock with large assortments of trimmed and ready to wear hats at half price and less. Store located at 306 308 West Commerce Street.
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Edwards’ Millinery Store
West
Commerce Street
The Giant Indians of Tierra del Fuego Onas
A New York Herald report describes the Ona Indians of Tierra del Fuego as six foot plus average height and notably robust bodies but with limited inventive skill and rough home life. It notes their diet, nomadic game reliance on meat, language noted for harsh sounds, and harsh living conditions.
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Tierra del Fuego Island
Guanaco
New York Herald
St Swithin and Rain Folklore From Old Legend
The piece recalls St Swithin’s Day rain lore and a tale of his burial site outside Winchester churchyard. It recounts the monks moving his remains to the cathedral, a resulting storm lasting forty days, and the humorous line Saint Swithin’s rain christening apples.
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St. Swithin's Day
St. Swithin's
St. Swithin
Winchester
The Moon Phases Explained in Simple Terms
The phases of the moon result from its relative position to the earth and the sun. When one region sees a full moon, the entire earth is under a full lunar phase. The moon completes a revolution around the earth every twenty seven days, while the mean time from new moon to new moon is twenty nine days, twelve hours and forty four minutes. The dark of the moon is the period when the moon shines least at night.
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Earth
A Cold Hard Snub
A brief Chicago Record-Herald humor fragment recalls a diner exchange after a theater night. A man compliments a woman who innocently questions his identity and status, recalling a discharged coachman story and view of their expensive meal.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Reminiscent About a Writer and a Wagging Tale
A friend recalls a writer who always returns to one successful story and never tires of it. The quip compares the author to a pleased dog, saying he is always wagging his tale and delighted with his own work.
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Rosevelt
Roosevelt
Uip
Congress
Riter
Mistress Seeks Five Marks From New Cook
The dialogue shows Kathi asking the new cook for five marks, while the cook quietly quips that yesterday the household cook was treated like family. It captures a social dynamic about money and status within a domestic setting.
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Kathi
Labor and Thought Unite for Health and Happiness
A Russian quote argues that only through labor can thought be healthy and only through thought can labor be happy, emphasizing that the two are inseparable and mutually reinforcing.
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Ruski
Corpus Christi Hosts Texas Press Association Banquet
Corpus Christi citizens hosted the Texas Press association with a Seaside hotel reception and Ellis hall banquet for about 400 attendees. A Mexican orchestra played as houses lit with lanterns and electric lights, while a cucumber collaboration menu and sea shell vases framed the elaborate tables. Colonel Sterrett acted as toastmaster, followed by a two hour dance and a farewell the next morning.
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Corpus Christi
Texas Press Association
Citizens of
Ladies of
Monlit Bay
Ellis’ Hall
The
Pen
Sterrett
Mrr. Hirsch
Miss Nellie Caren Sails to Europe from Galveston
Miss Nellie Caren left Tesday for Galveston and from there sailed for Europe, marking her departure on a voyage abroad valued by family and friends.
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Europe
Nellie Caren
Tesday
Galveston
Winton Resigns From Express to Return to Guthrie
City Editor G. W. Winton has resigned from the Express, effective tonight. He will return to Guthrie, Oklahoma, and cites brighter prospects for young men now that Oklahoma is to become a state. He has no definite plans yet.
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G. W. Winton
the Express
Winton
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Iron Pepsin and Mineral Wells Water Drink Ad
Iron Pepsin Iron Cream Iron Celery and Iron Lemon are combined with Dalling's Mineral Wells Water to create a refreshing delicious and beneficial beverage. On sale everywhere for 6c.
Solon Stewart Nominated for Forty-fifth Judicial District Judge
J. T. Burnett & Co. undertakers announce Solon Stewart as a candidate for District Judge. The Light authorizes the announcement and Stewart solicits the support of friends and voters for the upcoming general election.
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Solon Stewart
Wurzbach Seeks State Senate Nomination in 24th District
Senator W. A. Wurzbach campaigns for the Democratic Party nomination for state senator of the Twenty fourth district, awaiting party action on his candidacy and potential election.
Light announces Thad T Adams as County Attorney candidate
The Light is authorized to announce Thad T Adams as a candidate for County Attorney subject to the party caucus and filing deadlines. The notice names Adams and outlines the political process and eligibility considerations for the race.
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Thad T. Adams
Justice of the Peace Hertzberg Seeks Precinct Nomination
Justice of the Peace Harry Hertzberg runs as Democratic primary candidate for Precinct No 1 Place No 2 in Bexar County subject to party action.
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Justice of the Peace
The
Light
Harry Hertzberg
Bexar County
Joseph Ryan Seeks County Judge Post in Democratic Primary
Joseph Ryan announces his candidacy for County Judge of Bexar County subject to the Democratic primaries on July 28. The move positions him in a key race with party backing and local political implications for the region.
County Tax Collector Meerscheidt Seeks Re Election
Paul Meerscheidt runs for re election as County Tax Collector of Bexar County subject to Democratic Primaries on July 28, 1906.
Franklin R Newton Seeks County Clerk Nomination
For County Clerk. Frank R. Newton as a candidate for Clerk of Bexar County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries, July 28, 1906.
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Frank R. Newton
Bexar County
Stevens seeks re election as constable in precinct 1
Chas F. Stevens files for re election as constable precinct No 1 subject to the primary. He seeks another term in local law enforcement and asks voters to support his candidacy in the upcoming primary.
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Chas. F. Stevens
Shoaf Announces Candidacy for Precinct 1 Constable
GEO C SHOAF declares his candidacy for constable of Precinct 1 in the Democratic primaries on July 28 1906. He seeks active support from friends and pledges to perform the duties of the office to the best of his ability without fear or favor.
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Geo
C. Shoaf
Albert V Huth Seeks Re election as Bexar Assessor
Albert V Huth announces his candidacy for re election as County Assessor of Bexar County subject to the Democratic Primary on July 28, 1906. He solicits active support from friends.
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Asessor
Bexar
Albert V. Huth
Graham Dowdell Seeks Bexar County House Seat No. 1
Mr. Graham Dowdell files as a candidate for representative in the legislature from Bexar county Place No. 1. The announcement outlines his bid and seeks votes from local voters in the district.
Bitter for County Tax Collector A Democratic Primary Candidate
John A. Bitter declares candidacy for the office of county tax collector of Bexar County subject to the action of the Democratic primaries on July 28, 1906. He seeks party support and election to oversee tax collection and fiscal duties.
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John A. Bitter
Bexar County
Dobbs Nominated As Candidate For Representative
The Daily Light announces Mr. T. D. Dobbs as a candidate for representative to the legislature in Plate No. 2, subject to Democratic primaries to be held Saturday July 28, 1906.
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the Daily Light
T. D. Dobbs
County Judge Nominee Phil H. Shook Aims for Thexar County
For County Judge Phil H. Shook seeks the office in Thexar County, subject to primary election action.
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Phil H. Shook
Thexar County
Nevill Seeks Re election for District Clerk
District Clerk candidate C L Nevill announces re election bid subject to primary action. He emphasizes tenure and district responsibilities as the filing period advances.
Onion Nominates For Bexar County House Seat No 1
Representative J F Onion is a candidate for the legislature from Bexar County Place No 1, subject to Democratic primary action. The item notes the race status and party primary linkage in a concise party slate style.
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Value of Truth
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Gullaume Tell
Rummel
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Blue Bells of Scotland
Hummel
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Louis Delomel
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Seguin
Tex
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Purcell
Gainesville
Julius Baer
Maymie Bowen
el Paso
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Court House
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K” Club
George Fleming
Herman Weinert
Weinert
R. W. Fischer
Blinn College
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James Greenwood
E. S. Carpenter
E. C. Reich
la Vernia
D. H. Fischer
Aug. Schulz
Joe Morris
A. W. Dibrell
Irma Myer
Gonzales
Lindsey Short
Short-Potter
Everett Neal
Talbotton
W. R. Neal
Bruce Greenwood
University At Austin
Max Weinert
A. and M. College
Theo
Aki
Orchestra
J. T. Burnett & Co., Undertakers
W. A. Wurzbach
Joseph Ryan
Paul Meerscheidt
J.B. Morrow, T. P. A
Alamo and Crockett Sts
Graham Dowdell
J. F. Onion
Southern Ice Company
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