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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1902
Page
4
In a sunlit Annapolis garden a girl with pink ribbon and heliotrope presents a small bloom arrangement to a boy named Tom. A child’s gentle generosity is shown as he cherishes the gift, while an older scene lingers in the June light.
In a colonial town Betty presents flowers to a visiting scarlet uniformed officer. A two day guest, his departure stirs pride and longing in the girl while her cousin Tom resents the soldiers hold on Betty. Years pass as the circle moves between gossip, loyalties, and unspoken feelings.
English newspapers comment on Cuba's transfer from the United States to the Republic of Cuba. They say the infant republic will not soon be absorbed by the United States, arguing Cubans proved unfit to govern themselves. Editorials imply independence was unlikely to become a fact and that Uncle Sam may seek a pretext to add Cuba to his property.
Up to date waists labeled White Organdy are offered at Moke's located at 506 West Commerce Street. The notice highlights new arrivals and stock availability for shoppers in the area.
A local classifieds column announces one time free listings for light beams help wanted and situations wanted, while all other ads incur regular charges and require advance payment. Rates follow.
The Elks Festival at Muth's Garden next Tuesday promises a highly unique event with decorated grounds from out of town, exclusive souvenir badges produced by three firms, and eight pages handing out lunch baskets and programs. A flashlight photo, Italian dialect number, whistling solo, and a rehearsal of all numbers are planned, with tickets selling well and no fundraising aim.
San Antonio Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star, presents the floral drill followed by a dance at Turner hall. Mrs. Stella Karney chaired with Mrs. Wm. Wildt assisting. national grand matron Mrs. Watra B. Hart to preside. Dancing starts at 9 with a lineup of Misses Evelyn Hart, Lina Heil, Stella Cade, Etta Freeman, Emma Holmgreen, Agnes Halamuda, Mamie Andrews, Emma Balcom, Ottie Cremeans, Ose Simon, Mamie Close, Julia Vogt, Everett, Lelia Harris, Bernice Kendell.
Clerk Pat Stevens of Magnolia Grove Woodmen Circle sent proofs of death for Sovereign Matilda Fr hart to Omaha headquarters on the 15th. A check for the amount of the policy was received and delivered to her beneficiaries yesterday.
Magnolia Grove Woodmen Circle initiated one new member at Friday's meeting. Eight were elected and one applicant rejected. The group accepted an invitation from the Women of the World to join the jubilee at Landas Park on June 6.
The Woodmen of the World hall will be repaired by the insurer after a recall fire at Western Union. Work starts next Thursday and includes re-papering walls and replacing the carpet with a new one.
Work on the New Masonic Temple at Losoyo and Crockett streets will begin within weeks with plans in progress. The committee in charge includes Col. Gee Brackenridge Hon R L Ball Col Edwin Chamberlain and George R Hines and they are actively selecting designs for the structure.
The general committee for the Woodmen of the Works anniversary celebration will meet tomorrow evening at the St. James Hotel to finalize the sports program. Prizes are generous and the event promises lively competition with Rev Homer T. Wilson and Rev A. J. Harris as speakers.
Colorado markets its climate as healthful and scenic. It boasts 155 peaks over 13,500 feet, Pike’s Peak at 14,147 feet, and vast hunting and fishing, mineral springs, and medicinal waters. Physicians worldwide send patients for relief from asthma malaria and consumption. For more details write to A A Glisson Fort Worth.
The El Paso Times notes Houston's new police chief Ellis has launched a crusade against pistol touting and armed suspects, ordering officers to search and arrest anyone found with a deadly weapon. The Centreville Democrat and others echo calls for vigilance, while public safety ethics and prevention themes surface in the discussion.
The article reports on the capture of Jefferson Davis by Union forces and a closely echoed piece in the Chicago Saturday Blade. It details Mr. Purinton and Col. Pritchard's wartime statements, the disguise claim, and Purinton’s role in escorting Davis to Washington. The piece notes Purinton’s later brevet and the dramatic exchange with Davis at camp.
Reuters dispatches from St Petersburg list twelve radical labor demands. Ten hour day with dinner break and Saturday after two. restore holidays. ban child labor under fifteen and night work. end overtime. adjust wages. bi monthly pay. employer liability for injuries. expand factory inspections. right to elect delegates to discuss with masters. fixed public fines. liberty to strike form unions hold meetings and manage funds. arbitration courts and open trials. The article notes these goals exceed other European demands and warn that asking too much risks getting nothing.
The Valley Courier notes Texas editors face penalties for expressions of opinion as the Dallas News compares Manila press pressure. It says Texas law curbs libel printing more than punishment, framing editorial risks as a broad field of speculation and danger to liberty.
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