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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1899

Page

2

OSTRICH FAMAL AND BEASTS IN SAN ANTONIO NEWS

A mash of notices and items from San Antonio includes a concert at Muth’s pavilion, sale ads for cows and books, and reports on city labor, real estate, and local personalities. Highlights mention a Paderewski praise rivalry, Beethoven hall events, and a zoo visit at San Pedro Springs Zoo with Aberabhite eggs on display.

Prese New York Patle- Toweki Ku' Denatelu Rikler Paderewski Hrethoren Uali Thos, Boggan & Bros Muth North Mesquite Street Schwarts Ostrich Fatal Nest & Eggr Christino Rimicho Walsh al. Macdowell The Menger Afenger Wright Toston Street Pease Moniay TODIS Sisters of St. Joseph Sprisgfield Bras Academy of Our Lady of the Aly Louis Ruth's Hollewbeck San Francisco Moomield Zebeler Beethoven Goggan,& Bros Cary Wiliait Berry Budgea Randway San Annalo Gad -Aranans al Pin Spelaga Zoo McCampbell

Federal Court Notes and School Funds Distribution

Federal court sessions were held at El Paso with Judge Maxey as Captain Hevl and Captain Siebrecht departed on the Southern Pacific yert Loundraln. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tredford Sharpe returned from Rio Grande OMy to handle smuggling cases and will stay in San Antonio. District Attorney Henry Terrell attends El Pago court. The Education Department issued notices to treasury officials to draw coupon No. A per capita distribution totaling about 130 thousand dollars as March surplus. not an new appropriation but regular monthly distribution. The state House received the General Appropriation bill from the state printer, causing debate over DIL provisions and salary changes, while Speaker Sharrill plans to return home and elections for a speaker may occur Monday.

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For Sale: Four Big Lots in Lakeview Grandview Areas

Property listing from T. Gambleton & Co advertising four large lots in Lakeview addition and four in Grandview addition for $200 each. Includes a potential lot in Lang Take addition at $100. Address listed as INO with construction-friendly locations.

Lakeview Grandview Taya

Confederate Retelling of Civil War Campaign in Tennessee

A fragmented reminiscence recounts a Confederate cavalry and infantry pursuit through Tennessee toward Nashville, detailing engagements near Rowe, Carsville, and Dalton. The memoir-like passage praises leadership, recalls capture of cannons, and notes a gesture of northern forgiveness and Texas restoration attributed to Tadiana, ending with attribution to Lie Terry Rea.

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Daily Light Questions City Revenue and Accountability

The Daily Light notes lack of forthcoming reports from the city collector amid oil administration delays. It questions revenue sources, urging payment of dues and criticizing unclear fiscal handling. The piece hints at concern over city financial administration and accountability.

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Filipino Households and Cockfighting Traditions Described

A 19th century observer portrays Filipino families living in bamboo shacks with banana leaf thatching. Homes include a small prayer room with Virgin images and candles, few domestic goods, and prized pets or livestock. Cockfighting is a social passion, with roosters often carried to church and fought later in the thresh yard.

Philippines Hla

For sale Hathcock Presa press in San Antonio

Printer wants to sell a Hathcock Standard Presa for newspaper and job work. It prints fill form clima and pages, 28 by 42 inch news speed NiO 19 1800 an hour. Cash sale. Address T. B. Johnson care Daily Light 12-L0- f.

San Antonio Hathcock Standard T. B. Johnson Care Daily Light

Seasoned Sayings on Tax Fight and City Growth

A column argues that calls to raise the tax rate threaten delinquency and public services in San Antonio. It critiques aldermen and city officials for expanding offices and for political maneuvering around Ted Hicks's administration. The piece cites comparisons to St Louis and New Orleans franchise deals, warning of fiscal harm to taxpayers and questioning reform promises.

Callaghan Messrs Barker Lecoric Mteyer Callaghan Hicks San Antonio A. D. Ifto St. Louis

Controversy Over City Taxation and Appointments

The piece criticizes Callaghan for lax raises and removing supernumeraries while praising tax payers and the current administration. It notes Oscar Solth’s upcoming appointment, recalls Abe Hagler’s forced resignation as non citizen, and references Burdett and Laurel Heights. It comments on a new charter and the role of city officials in Sap Antonio.

Oscar Solth Ety Oscar Abe Hagler Sap Antonio Burdett Laurel Heights

Fedora at Grindopeen House Delightful Opera Night

Melbourne MacDowell and Miss Walsh head the MacDowell Walsh company in Fedora at the Grindopeen house, delivering artful performance with strong leads and notable piano playing. The cast includes Baroness Powers and Avaistant Surgeon Powers in supporting roles as the company closes its engagement with La Tosca.

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County Republican Committee Reorganization Calls For Fair Representation

A county Republican writer urges reorganization of the county committee to unite factions after years of internal strife. He proposes a structure with the chairman and one member from each ward plus a precinct representative from the country, totaling thirteen, to ensure fair, equitable leadership and restore party strength before the presidential year.

WLGR Republican Executive Committee Thich Mexar Atul Tour Mike Mitters

Fool Joke at Alamo City Commercial College

Yesterday morning Messia Shafer and Dowarcy proprietors of the Alamo City Commercial College locked their classroom doors as a prank on scholars. When students arrived two doors were broken, requiring a carpenter to repair locks and bolts.

Messia, Shafer & Dowarcy Alamo Oty Commercial College Mito

A Mock Dialogue on Flirtation and Empire Expansion

The excerpt discusses flirtation as a moral issue, arguing vanity and insincerity in social codes. It contrasts unspoken preferences with flattery as a weapon, then shifts to a satirical exchange about imperial policy, urging action in Asia and challenging restraint in colonial pursuits.

Evances Evang Honig Mike Kathe

Labor Laws in the United States Progress and Gaps

Canton’s Magazine notes widening labor law passage across states including hours restrictions child labor and factory conditions. It criticizes enforcement gaps due to weak executive energy and criticizes corporate influence while praising public sentiment driving measures.

U. S Belle of Inver Feist Carri Figera

Dungan withdraws as bidders narrow courthouse site bids

County commissioners session shows S. Duncan withdrawing his proposal to purchase the courthouse site for refunding bonds leaving two bidders, Thos. O. Murmby and W. D. Elrod, under consideration. Commissioner of Flophy Feat transfer approved. J. F. Walter supplied with security. Walter bound in $200.

Gommlseldlers S. Duncan Murmby W. D. Elrod J. F. Walter

Moke Sfiltiinery Co Big Hat Sale at Commerce Street

A note from the Moke Sfiltiinery Co announces a large sale of hats on Monday at its Commerce Street store. The stock includes elegant trimmed hats and varied sizes and prices. Limited time sale aims to clear stock with marked down pricing.

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