God Forbid Such Popularity Warns War Strikes Likely
Special wire reports President McKinley wary of war and unwilling to claim guilt for popular demand. He argues the people are not responsible if war comes, while advisers press for Cuba policy and decisive action. Torpedo threats against New Orleans Harbor are cited as potential aggressive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Schley
New Orleans Harbor
Washington
Agri
Pte
Spain
Byeli
Tadey
Zai
Tam
United States
Mckinley
Cuba
Wucrander
Commodore Schley and Cuban War Prospects
Special wire reports that President will refer the Cuba issue to Congress after failed negotiations. Debate centers on potential intervention and recognition of Cuban independence as a first step. Navy readiness and defenses are being bolstered while plans consider intercepting Spanish forces and sending the flying squadron to Cadiz if war comes. Schley's force currently includes Massachusetts Texas Brooklyn Columbia and Minneapolis with no torpedo boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Spain
Cuban
Porto ‘Rico
Schley
New Orleans Fortify Defenses With Mines Torpedoes and More
A meeting in New Orleans led by Maj. J G B Quinn discussed aiding city defense. Prominent citizens pledged earnest cooperation, following Washington instructions to mobilize substantial community aid for port defense. Engineers stressed need for expert mechanics electricians and machinists to carry out improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
J. GB. Quinn
Wrehington
Meeting Results Plan Special Corps Of 16 Machinists
Citizens representatives report a forthcoming meeting outcome to organize a corps of 16 machinists and skilled workers in electrical telegraphy and construction. They would be available to the government in emergencies but not for direct military duties, preparing torpedoes, obstructions, submarine cables, and enhanced transport facilities to aid defense.
A Love Affair Sparks Family Crime Scene
Detective McCloskey investigated a theft at a North Flores Street home where an 18 year old boy stole jewelry from his mother and beat his younger sister after she confronted him. The mother found the girl injured on the return home and the boy was later arrested after an affidavit was sworn, though names cannot be published. The report notes the teen’s infatuation with a 12 year old schoolgirl and the motive to get money for gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCloskey
North Flores Street
Aiitary School
Burglars Enter Kaukel Grocery Steal Cash and Stock
Burglars broke into the grocery store of Mr. L. Kaukel at the corner of West Houston and Kars streets last Friday night. They took $9 from the cash register and a substantial amount of cigars along with other stock.
German singing societies hold Galveston Songfest program
Four German singing societies in the city including Heethoven Maennecher and San Antonio Deutscher Maennercher presented last Friday at Schole's hall for the Galveston Sängerfest. The San Antonio series rehearsed and achieved fine results with selections by Gustave dald amu and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thi City
Heethoven Maennecher
San Antonio
Ivh
Margarett
Meyer
Helmund
Pileto Texas
S.C. Zettner
Rein Lichther Zu Haus
Heinricht
State Rifle Shoot Reception Plan in San Antonio
The San Antonio Schuelzen Verein committee meets to welcome visitors for the state rifle inauguration convention May 7 and 8 at the Rifle range by River Street. Delegates arriving by train at various depots will be greeted with a band and a warm reception. A concert is planned at Sara Serden on May 7 night and again at the rifle range on Sunday. The reception panel includes C. A. Goeth, Albert Steves, B P W Stuge, Arthur Guenther, W A Wurzbach, Guessaz, Albert Uhl and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antoni Schuelzen Verein
Lattenrance
Srnaserden
Riff Range
Measra
C. A. Goeth
Albert Steves
BP. W. Stuge
Arthur Guenther
W. A. Wurzbach
Guessaz
Albert Uhl
Prominent Visitor From Wisconsin Visits Lone Star Brew Company
Hon Hilhard Rahn of Manitowoc Wisconsin arrives in the city to visit old friend Frank Arnold of Lone Star brewing for a few days. Rahn is a leading brewer with recent shipments of 40 cars in one train. Former mayor and longtime Wisconsin legislator, he praises the city and contemplates travel to Mexico before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilhard Rahn
Manitowoc
Wisconsin
Frank Arnold
Lone Star Brewing Company
Bir. Rahn
United States
Atantionoc
Mexico
The Cotton Ball Patriot Ladies Plan Second Annual Fundraiser
The Daughters of the Republic held an enthusiastic meeting at the Business Men's Club to organize the second annual Cotton Ball on San Jacinto Day. Committees on refreshments and tickets reported strong sales and support, with plans for future balls to fund tablets or statuary marking famous local sites. Refreshments will be served at Mrs. Hal Howard's home next Wednesday at 10 o'clock, with a long list of committee members including Mrs. Hal Howard and several named ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
Daughters of ‘the Republic
Ftig
San Jacinto
Wolll
Wurshach
Caldwell
Bento
Laidlow
Galveston Battery Moves to Fort Point for Action
Major Dillenback and Lt Lassiter to command forts near Galveston as big guns and torpedoes are readied. Torpedo placements continue in harbor while two 10 inch rifles and a 48 inch heavy battery prepare for service. Officers entertainments include an oyster roast at Nick’s and hospitality from the Aziola club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jartor
Dillenback Taras
Galveston
Texas
Ageril G
Capua
Ube
Cour Sisineh Guna
Denver
Fort Point
Liewiveent Riche
Dallas
Denver Restrvey
Alajoy Dillenback
Lassiter
Dilienhack
Portland
Nfnerals and Merchants
Ad — K.fleet
United States Artillery
CS. Riche
Corps of Engineers
Nick
Aziola Club
Spanish Butchers and Philippine Conflict Details
New York reports April 2 special cable on the Spanish way and Paiatnines fishery. Hong Kong notes April 2 colonies subdued amid heavy fighting. Rebels killed, guards killed and captured prisoners shot. Zambales province census mentions Manta capital and 94000 population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hong Kong
Manila
Zambales
Jarzen
Phillipine Islands
Manta
Murder verdict in Ipscomb case ends sensational trial
Meridian Mississippi April 2 The jury in the case of the state versus Dr W I Ipscomb charged with murder after more than twenty four hours returned a verdict of guilty with a recommendation that the aged physician be sent to the penitentiary for life The sensational case drew almost universal attention as Dr Lipscomb long prominent in East Mississippi medicine is convicted for the second time of the murder of Charles Stow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Miss
Atate
W. I. Ipscomb
W W. H. Lipscomb
Mississippi
Charles Stow
Indictments Linked to Life Insurance Death Case
A poor farmer near Hoooba Mi4y, Stew art, died January 31, 1997, with a $21,000 life policy payable to Gur Jack of Scnobs. Lipscomb was convicted and sentenced to death at the March term of Kenner county circuit court, later reversed by the Supreme court. Jack faces $40,000 bond awaiting trial. The Kemper county community praised the jury verdict after a five week trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ert
Hoooba
Supreme Court
Jack
Kemper County
BOYS VLEW UP A SHIP IN BRACEBRIDGE EXPLOSION
In Bracebridge Ontario on April 2 a group of youths dubbed the Yellow Kids exploded blasting powder in a disused wood scow near an quarry. The blast drew fire brigades and burned the scow. several boys were captured and warned. Frederick F. Vanderveering paid $10 to compensate widows for shattered dishes and a fire-related loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bracebridge
Ont
Maine
New York
Prederick F. Vanderveering
Mepang
M Vanderveering
Close Game Between Bengals and Colts in Dallas Texas
A tight contest reported from Davlas Texas notes a close scoring game between the Cincinnati Vets and the Closkey's Colts with innings and play-by-play garbled in OCR. The report also mentions a Mississippi levee board meeting at Greenville, where Chief Engineer William Starling forecasts rising water and secures $75,000 worth of certificates to fund high water defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davlas
Tex
Cincinnati
Closkey
Legdgotsir EK
Auas
Cerie
Cere Oval
Cinchinath
Gozlolod
Zolt Imm
THE
Livers
Greenville
Ghief
William Starling
Ims
Yald
Astead
Shocking career of Francis Paget Carlin in early life
Victoria April 4 Francis Paget Carlin aged 18 died after a notorious youth noted for extraordinary talent in art music and languages. He became cruel torturing animals and a cousin before reformatories and a fatal fall amid escape attempts. His father a wealthy landholder and his early gifts contrasted with his violent acts and eventual death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
D. C
Francis Paget Carlin
Iear
Gily
Carlin
Wren
Winlin
Abraham
Bay
Dlupaty
Arta
Texas Militia Leader Seeks Coast Defense Readiness
General Mabry of the Texas Volunteer Guard arrived Beaumont and held talks with local officers and friends. He outlined plans to form naval trades units and drill coastal defense forces in Beaumont, Houston, Galveston, and other towns, while stating he does not expect war with Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Mabry
Texas Volunteer Guard
Crosby
J. E. Teher
Dag Faln
O' Belen
Blain
Iria
South Atlantic
Gulf
Nexos
Cales
Vexas Volunteer Guard
Sabine Pages
Spain
United States
Apis
Cuba
Trousion
Galveston
Mitla
Brann-Davis Shooting Claims Second Victim
Special wire reports the Brann-Davis affair has two deaths with Tom Davis dying this afternoon. The town is filled with talk and widespread excitement as details unfold. Naval cadets at Annapolis are ordered to join their ship immediately after diplomas are awarded without final exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texed
Brann- Davis
Tom Davis
Washington
Anarpolis
Iit
Bread Crusts and Backlash From Arkansas Editor
An Arkansas editor quips about bread and uniforms to urge subscribers to pay in arrears. He jokes that if payments lag, readers will need bread with their boots on and even without pants, reflecting a satirical take on reader dues and local pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Hixchange
Death of a San Antonio Manager Shocks City
George N. Walker, manager of the Grand opera house, died Friday night from pneumonia after a short illness. He was a well known San Antonio figure with a large circle of friends, and his loss is deeply felt. The notice notes his leadership in the Hi Paso opera scene and his prominent role in local cultural events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonian
George N. Walker
Grand Opera House
Hi Paso Opera House
H. Godwin Mitchell
Preumonia
San Antonio
Turd Glyn Turd Prominent English Cricketer Dead
Obituary notes the death of Captain Glynn Turd a prominent figure linked to early English cricket and the Schaaran colony near Gant Turquand. The report mentions his widow Trutton and that news reached her while she was in Philadelphia seeking relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Glynn
Schaaran
Turquand
Boerne
Hee ‘Trutton
JOLLY PARTY PLANS PRIZE SHOOTING TRIP FOR LOCAL CLUB
A party including Meners Schleyer Albert and 35 others plus Rothwell Fresenius Drelas Guessas Seffel dieye Fauat left yesterday afternoon for Vogler’s Valley, 28 miles from a nearby city, to attend a prize shoot organized by a local rifle club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meners
Schleyer
Albert
Breves
Rothwell
Robt
Fresenius
Syeak F Old
Drelas
G. C. Guessas
Seffel
Gus Dieye
H. Fauat
Vogler's Valley
Betcha
Mayor Callaghan Opposes New Electric Wires in City Streets
The speaker claims the mayor fears dangerous electric wiring in the city and vows to refuse permit applications from all firms to lay poles or infrastructure in streets, signaling broad limits on new urban utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaghan
Won't Go to Blondike Mining Feast Roots in Alamo Citizen
A wealthy Alamo resident refused to transport 2409 pounds of mining blocks to Laurel Heishis in Afleen without nurses, granting daily meals and hand cuts to his young son during the journey. The boy sucked at the blocks, then moved east, shook his head, and decided to schawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blondike
Laurel Heishis
Afleen
Alays Witout
ainte-of-Texas
Worina
Flower Battle Marshals Named by Judge Griff Jones
Judge Enoch Griff Jones named the Battle of Flowers grand marshal and appointed aides including Senator Otto Wahrmund General Crarge AW. Rass Hon. C. WwW Osdes Colonel Wrank Arnott Frink H. Buehick Captain Tuan T. Cardenas Thos. Ty Cuaroy Mou. C. A. Denny Hom Hi B BSalllway Wn. Dobrowolski and Tomy Anttagna with more appointments expected this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Griff Jones
Wn. Dobrowolski
Tomy Anttagna
G. B. Brink
City Salaries Paid Promptly by City Treasurer
City employees received March salaries yesterday through City Treasurer Jiertt. The efficient collector Max Sutor ensured timely payments, earning city gratitude for reliable payrolls and steady service.
NW Suits Filed in Distitot Courts
New suits are filed in the District courts as follows: 4788 Emma S Cullen versus Endowment Bank Knights of Pythos possibly, Be, on behalf of William R Cullen deceased mass band of plaintiff. 4788 Upson Bergstrom and Newson versus West End Gown Co debt for legal services 5083 Adelaide and W J Nova versus Ota Charles Oliver Tage and Alexander Stevere Virginia and David Jones partition total at TusK street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma S. Cullen
Endowment Bank
Knights of Pythos
Potley, Bee
Ife
Wm. R. Cullen
Mas
Upson, Bergstrom and Newson
West End Gown Co
Emy
Adelaide
W. J. Nova Va
Ota
BO. Charles
Oliver
Tage
Alexander Stevere
Virginia
David Jones
Partition
Jotal
Tusk Street
M C A Briefs: Church Events and Meetings Ahead
The Junior bible class meets at 2 40 this afternoon. The Way s Gospel meeting addressed by Rev J H Morey on Play for Keeps. Boys, parents and friends welcome. Men s Rally at 4 introduces Marshall Wicks on Gambling. Board members invited to platform seats. Male choir led by Prof Daggett and Peacock orchestra. New song books used. T A Coleman solo, instrumental trio, Peacock s Gleesclub song. Hath Thompson to speak. service for men. Some meetings limited to one gender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. A
H. Morey
Marshall Wicks
Direstora Gud Nasters
Prof. Daggett
Peacock
Tirs
T. A. Coleman
Gleesclub
Thompson
Wiethodist
Precaker
Mill
Association
Uvalde Weekly Notes and Local Socials Report
News from Uvalde Texas outlines a quiet week with obituaries, social events, and local movements. Captain TB lus dies near Momtch at 83. Wm Cassin, a leading Za yalla stockman, visits Uvalde. I Schwarze travels to the Indian Territory. W T Heard visits Sabinal. John Rothe returns from Det Os to Avalon. Parlor amusements, candy pulling and a surprise party at D R Wingates mark gatherings. plans for a Baptist church meeting are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uvalde
Tex
Atpril
Tblus
Uvalde County Mines
Mra
Indian ‘Territory
D. Heard
Sabinal
John Rothe
Det Os
Texas
Avalon
W. O H. Clark
New York
A. A. Bates
Baptist Church
Bee Beem Cheed
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Tar Andgnio
Sreetal
Texas Coast
Chang's
Manuel of Arms
Ile
Uncle Sam
Brann-Davis
City Pay Bay
Max Sutor
Sollestor
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