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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1900
Page
12
An ad copy promotes a cider department and stock of high grade wines and cordials. It claims lower prices on table wines, brands, gins, corn and other spirits, with a stated telephone contact number. The fragment emphasizes steady heat on all lines and securing better options if found elsewhere.
Dr J D Bell lists office at 425 Navarro Street Houls Stoimand Zlob p.m. Olea Tel Ro 922 5 Residence 3509 Buena Vista Street Residence Tel 155 Simdays at Tusidence.
The Witch of Atlas a famous Turky harem-born palm reader and fortune teller travels to England to advise merchants nobles and investors. Her forecasts have influenced sugar wheat and stock dealings in New York and Chicago while she foretold events from Transvaal battles to shipping deaths, drawing interest from high society and financiers.
Fragmentary quoted dialogue references a "drad body of men surrounded by water" and a joke about trust in Kentucky. Readable pieces point to a humorous or satirical note about insularity, with no clear person or event names beyond casual references.
An account from Massillon recounts the 1875 coal miners strike in which Governor Hayes and General Wyckoff deployed troops to enforce warrants against leaders. William McKinley, then Stark County prosecutor, defended arrested miners with labor support, contributing to his future Congress bid, while Mark Hanna witnessed pivotal events linking Cleveland and Massillon.
Alfred C. Harmer, the longest continuously serving member of the House, died in Philadelphia this past month. Known as the Father of the House, he had served since the start of the Forty-Second Congress in 1872, leaving a legacy of steady leadership.
Chicago Record notes Neally’s unexpected charm as a Pettigraw caricature fans applaud his quirky style. The piece highlights the performer’s odd cadence and public reception, suggesting a rising profile amidst mixed reviews.
A New York observer recounts Penobscot river logging camps in Maine during the spring thaw. Lumber crews from Ireland, Canada, and native tribes showcase daring feats on logs and pick poles, including acrobatic pole throws, crossing open water, and a young challenger besting veteran champion Martin with a flawless display of strength and balance.
A Texas Colorado Chautauqua Association board in Gilveston on February 17, 1900, approves funds and rules to erect cottages in Boulder for teachers and their districts. Prizes total 250 dollars for best cottages, with free entertainment and land leases, plus rail passes for top subscribers to the Daily Light.
The article extols education as a core civilizational good and calls for community action to fund and promote the Chautauqua effort. It notes teachers’ needs, salaries, and stress, and highlights a fundraising drive offering a $10 cash contribution and a premium to a top subscriber, with participation by multiple Texas towns.
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