The Sunday Light fine street scene note
A clipped OCR fragment notes a Sunday light and a fine on Broun Road at a minor location. The item lacks clear action, date, or agency, leaving only the stray reference to Broun Road and a monetary marker.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1899
Page
4
A clipped OCR fragment notes a Sunday light and a fine on Broun Road at a minor location. The item lacks clear action, date, or agency, leaving only the stray reference to Broun Road and a monetary marker.
The Young Men’s Congress discussed admitting Cuba as a U.S. territory amid debate on the franchise in state governance. A bill to divide Texas into four states and a municipal franchise grant were also debated with factions supporting territorial expansion and opposing anti expansion. The Cuba admission measure was defeated after a lengthy discussion emphasizing constitutional issues and political strategy.
The IFPANCY Daughters of the Confederacy organize a fancy dress carnival named Carnivale le Terpsichore. Prof. Mudd leads with Gerard Trineton and others assisting. Over a hundred young ladies rehearse daily at the Zouave armory with a burlesque frame “the Bab id of the New Man” in early rehearsals.
The Land of the Living opens tonight by a well known stock organization with a clever melodrama and humor. All ladies with a paid escort admitted free. daily shows. change of play each performance. Quay case resumes Monday in district court with many witnesses summoned from distant points.
Military orders and routine at Fort Sam Houston detail preparations for a possible Sixth Infantry and Tenth Cavalry movement to Cuba or the Philippines. Lt Harbord manages requisitions for saddles helmets and clothing as officers await further orders from Col Whitside and Col Simpson.
A large crowd from the city will attend Mr. Wary Tap pans annual polo exhibition at the fine polo ranch northwest of the city. The event begins around 10 o clock. Mr. Tappan showcases 86 polo ponies in peak condition, attracting top riders from around the world.
The intermarket week ended with overstocked supply and firm prices for fat cattle and calves. Buyers in St Louis report high prices for 782 pound and 1400 pound steers, while shipments to the Indian Territory continue. Weather and scarce water press cattlemen, yet trade remains active and exports to foreign markets hold steady.
A brief item notes Lantz tailor announces new spaos and summer golffox offerings for the season, highlighting stylish wear and athletic-ready apparel. The quirky wording suggests a local shop feature with emphasis on upcoming trends.
Captain John J. Hambleton receives Volume 1 issue of the Daily American, the fest and only American newspaper in Guha. John G. Grigg, ex Rough Rider, travels to Santia go to join General Wood’s staff. The five volume, four page paper is buzzing with news. Local telegraphy coverage is noted.
Captain Druse plans an hourly reporting system for on duty officers, with the chief recording each officer's time and location. A city sanitation order blocks trash boxes on sidewalks after 8 a.m. and seeks removal by police carts, while discussions consider a patrol wagon to transport prisoners.
Industrial record notes a remarkable scene in the yard of the Mexican National Railroad in thin-city Thursday morning. A single train of eighteen brick cars destined for Lettelier & Veale bore placards in bold red letters advertising Monterrey bricks for Mexico. The Monterey Daily Globe praises a manufacturing establishment contributing to the country’s drainage works. The Monterey plant, owned by Colonel J. A. Robertson, is praised for supplying Wick for San Antonio sewer projects.
The Evergreen Social club hosted a Milaston garden hall hop praised for its success and enjoyment. Prof Theo Artata orchestra provided melodies while Henry Geyer and Emma Balcolm led graceful dances. Dancing continued until 2 AM as the arrangements committee led by James Applewitta, Fred Banat, and Toby Wharton earned praise.
Yesterday a grand jury, after no written report, returned 57 true bills including counts of forgery, robbery, burglary, theft, assault, and embezzlement. One theft over 850 dollars involves a suspect allegedly taking 2100 dollars from a consumptive.
AW members of the Ancient Orders of United Workmen are requested to meet at Milam Tadge room today at 3 p.m. to attend the funeral of Brother BW Sehram, member of Peabody Lodge No. ? of Milwaukee, Wis. By Order M. Russell, M.W, Attest OW TE, Cowley, Pree.
Special to the Sunday Light from Pearsall notes local events. Pearsall citizens attend court with cattle shipments and ranch visits. Prominent visitors include Nat Wetzel of St Louis, president of Western Poultry and Gema. Churches report Easter services and missionary donations. Joe Molo moves from Tendon to Pearsall. Capt Sts Cock of Keystone ranch visits, with items about a lost ring and a reward.
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