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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary ad text extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as radical and permanent cure for disfigured skin debility and various ailments. Claims mention bunches in the neck inflammations in the eyes dyspepsia catarrh and humors. asserts the remedy purges eruptions and cleanses the system for both old and new sufferers.
A San Antonio weekly dispatch argues that poor families cannot buy school books depriving children of education. It suggests the state should fund school books rather than expanding aid for foreign missions.
A Chicago suit sought to restrain a husband from keeping his mother in law in the home. The judge ruled a man may keep a mother in law in the house as he may keep a dog, denying the injunction. The decision was called dogmatic and was appealed.
A harsh editorial note scolds regional papers for shaming Governor Jeff Davis of Arkansas over crude behavior. It argues whiskey fuels foolish acts, whether for a pauper or a governor, and urges closer scrutiny of local leaders.
The Houston Chronicle notes a West Texas cotton mill near Waco will increase output by almost double as 4100 spindles currently operate and more are on order. The crop failure has driven workers from the area to seek mill employment, improving prospects for locally managed mills. The piece questions San Antonio’s proposed cotton mill, asking if it has been forgotten.
A Chicago visitor at the Austrian consulate refused to remove his hat for the Emperor present in the room and was ejected. The consul complained and the Chicago man filed a state complaint. No law compels Americans to bow to foreign sovereigns or portraits, only courtesy.
The Boerne Post and San Antonio Critic notes that some French papers fear Britain will press to dominate the world after victory in the war. They discuss crippling Britain's power before such plans unfold, while European governments likely reject these writers who would back naval expeditions or military campaigns, even exploratory ventures to Central Africa.
An error correction notice appears in the Houston Chronicle listing a corrected reading of a prior item. The notice clarifies the proper spelling and details once misprinted, aiding readers in identifying the accurate information.
Rothschilds, Un s Moran, banking house and Sir Ernest Cassel contribute $25,000 each to Mansion House fund. Though seen as gifts to the King, these donations support a hospital established under King Edward’s patronage in honor of the coronation.
The Bulletin notes Whitelaw Reid will wear knee breeches and royal attire at the coronation, hoping he stays true to the Declaration of Independence and Ten Commandments while mingling with Queen Elizabeth’s progeny. It praises Reid as a good Republican and gentleman, contrasting him with ex-Governor Hogg.
The Terrell Daily Transcript notes many doubt the formal government claim about Miss Stone. It argues she will not reveal capture details, possibly due to a negotiated agreement with brigands. Public sentiment suggests the entire affair was a press ploy and that Miss Stone is a conspirator.
Lisbon dispatch notes Seneora Severo widow of a Brazilian airman recounts a dream her husband had the night before his airship crash in Paris. He dreamed of an airship above a cemetery with open graves reaching out to him. He also sensed an imminent accident near Montparnasse Cemetery.
The Terrell Transcript argues politics rarely pays for ordinary men, noting office seekers incur high costs and risk bribery and dishonesty, yet officeholders usually end with a favorable balance sheet and better earnings than other paths, for a time.
The San Antonio Light and Yoakum Daily Times clash over Hogg’s Texas oil venture under a London charter. English authorities push for incorporation under strict laws, while extradition treaty concerns loom if James S. and associates deviate from the line.
The Paris Daily Advocate notes Oregon has elected the first members of the new congress, both Republicans. It urges Democratic unity despite Republican dissension, crediting the party’s wise policy for success rather than any single cause.
The Durango report states Mrs. Margaret Feney wife of a horse jockey died by morphine taking her own life. She was separated from her husband and widow of Bob Ford who killed Jesse James. She bore a bullet wound from Ford and her second husband died in a mine accident. After a life of vicissitudes she sought rest.
The Houston Chronicle notes Mrs. Adams is appointed city treasurer by Mayor Craddock to succeed her late husband. Both spouses and the mayor are Republicans and Democrats respectively. The article praises the nonpartisan appointment as competent and commendable.
The Fort Worth Mail Telegram notes Texas will take Greer county expense money and river harbor appropriation despite criticisms of extravagance. It adds that Texas will not refuse and remains in a pragmatic mood, ready to receive funding.
The union discusses improving conditions for city bartenders with many suggestions and notes Secretary Braden foresees parity with northern locals. Braden and President Otto Felder push to legitimize the trade and elevate bartenders to gentlemanly and efficient standards.
Judge Skinner of the Court of Common Pleas New Jersey overturns John F. McEver's 90 day drunk and disorderly conviction. The main witness was his wife who cannot testify against him, a point the judge calls simple justice though wives can be the sole witness in some cases.
A fragmentary El Paso item notes a writer praised a town calaboose, claimed he got the scoop despite not recognizing the full story. The piece hints the writer knew insiders and outsiders of the project, and suggests a mix up over a good thing.
The Brenham Daily notes that Britain’s struggle in South Africa has cost thousands of English lives and untold millions for sovereignty of Edward VII. It argues America has no right to criticize England while waging a brutal war in the Philippines, where American soldiers rival Spanish cruelty.
A disputed sermon by Bishop Alexander of the Afro-American church advocates black self defense to the death. The speaker warns such lines could spark a negro revolution and threaten the nation, while critics say the message is harmful and unworthy of a man of God.
The Dallas Times-Herald notes the Prince of Wales reviewed Aldershot troops due to the King’s illness. It mocks soldiers kept on the fat of the land and argues English pay and diet pale beside American soldier conditions.
Over sixty years and millions of mothers have used Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup to ease teething. It soothes the child, softens gums, allays pain, cures wind colic, and clears cough. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle.
Otto and Fannie Schulze transfer part of lot 7 block 1 on Adams Street to Charles C Keylich for 2500 dollars. Edens quit claim to R A Arthur lots 1 and 2 block 15 new city block 82 for 1000 dollars. Several other transfers include lots along Erie Avenue Camden Street Mesquite Street and Zalzamora Street plus road parcels and surveys, with amounts and parties named.
An old classified snippet advertises a special clearance on 7c men’s negligee shirts in Percale Madras and Zephyr gingham, with 35 hams and 75 cent price notes. It also mentions men’s White Dot Swiss puff bosom shirts and ASCG teens in the sale.
The Empire Opera House will reopen next Sunday after a thorough renovation. The Marie Fountain Company and its big band headline the return with daily street parades. Bert and John Swor join the company along with other specialty artists. Scenic artist Mary G. David Collins has worked weeks, with a new line of scenery and a retouched long drop curtain shaping the 1902-03 season.
A telegram reports the Ninth U S Infantry arrival in San Francisco on Saturday. Among San Antonio recruits is Lieutenant C C Kinney, formerly cadet captain at West Texas Military Academy. Kinney, son of R S Kinney, previously served in China and the Philippines, notably Samar, and traveled around the world via Atlantic, Suez Canal, and Frisco.
Invitations announce the approaching wedding of Henry F. Geyer of San Antonio to Emma Balcom daughter of Mr and Mrs Balcom The ceremony will be at St Johns Lutheran church on Tuesday July 1 at 5 pm A reception will follow at 120 California street home of the bride’s parents with attendants and relatives present
A report outlines extensive street car work affecting Houston stock pen edad and Main avenue with limited service on Main avenue and transfers to other lines for extended travel. The Nolan and North lines will transfer over this loop, allowing some riders to go farther while remaining cars operate on a shortened route in the West End.
Health Department May sanitary work report lists premises inspected 1663 with 1561 clean and 102 filthy notices filed 102 complied with 102. Privies inspected 166% with 1521 clean 142 filthy lice med 142 complied 442 vaults built of stone 104.
Bananas advertised as cheaper than ever arrive Monday at Reilly Bros by the bunch only.
The notice explains ad pricing: 15 words or more pay per word with 1 insertion. Four consecutive insertions cost 3 cents per word. Seven consecutive insertions cost 4 cents per word. Monthly ads are charged $1.00 per line per month, with a minimum charge of 1 cent.
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