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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1899

Page

4

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.

Young Men's Congress Debates Cuba Admission And Texas Split

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.

Cuba Young Men's Congress Bpvaker Crenshaw Cubs U.S Brine Mississippi House Alling Texas Afr. Keller Washington Ueilbyon Do the Bilk Xinney Kansas

Daughters of the Confederacy plan Carnivale le Terpsichore

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.

Daughters of the Confederacy Mudd Gerard Trineton Zouave Armory

The Aubrey Dramatic Stock Tonight at the Opera House

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.

Aubrey Dramatic Stock Land of the Living Ptock Organization Quays Philadelphis API J. S Matthews Quay Wellard I Depost People's Bank Hal Tke

Readiness for Cuba departure at Fort Sam Houston

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.

Cbs J. G. Harbord Whitside Santiago Gia Folin Q. Simpson Department Jim Stevens Willside Isl Clark Bliss Philippines Texig Galveston Tanger Gar Tson

Polo Exhibition At Tapp Ranch Promises Big Attendance

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.

Wary Tappans Tappan

Texas cattle markets show overstock and steady demand

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.

Inter Herg Ue Daily Report Nichis Harry Landa St.Louis Cay Mpliaceealen Boeroe San Antonio Sansen Wright Kennedy Silverstein D.houston Miler & Co Segula O. Water Johnson Pecos Wgarnenter Oana Shannon Oxony Selurba & Waddell Jom Semhawer Belehgr Tmeurletia Woodley George Sammiers Alain Ralue le Colbaugh Sterling County Arthur Eyana San Angelo Hunk Sttvey Sonora Ung Sald Heetor McKenzie Moore & Allen Crom B. Barroum del Rig Indian Territory Sandee & Pell Frio N. Whackstone Muskogee I.f J. J. Hall Corwiln J. N. Simpson Dallas South America St Louis National Nelson Morrin & Co A. Silverstein Yatlag St. Louis Uhla Texas Wright & Kennedy Chi Ba

Lantz Tailor Promotes Spaos and Summer Golf

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.

Lantz Tailor

Havana Daily reports on Daily American publication

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.

Havana John J. Hambleton Guha John G. Grigg Rough Rider Liaysha Santiago General Wood

City to implement hourly police reports and sanitary order

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.

W. D. Drugtt Hota Police Department Deruse Nigut Sandass Sandass On the Following Atreety Comerce Paschal Linacy Tye Oak Steeet Trouston Street Mores Bostatlice Ala Diazas Crockett St Mary's Alnau Plaz Inirkut Alamo Bain Plaza Nayarco Foustoi Market Stately's Flouston Mul Mbablazny Nuevi Captain Druso Fny White Beta Kroeger Ruse Alee Sky Maria Deuge

New Wool Crash Suléings at Tents

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.

Phere Ean Nationaailroad Sustea M Manufacturing Alonterey Aingle Lettelier & Veale Kréat Fein Mexieo Monterey Mexico

Evergreen Social Club Dance at Milaston Hall Draws Forty Couples

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.

Evergreens Evergreen Milaston Garden Hall Theo. Artat Annaie Henry Geyer Emma Balcolm Megsra Tames Applewitta Pred Banat Toby Wharton

Grand Jury Reports True Bills in 57 Indictments

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.

Tudge Besafor Murger Orson

Ancient Workmen meet for deceased member ceremony

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.

Orders of United Workmen Milam Tadge Bro Sehram Peabody Lodge No. Td Miwankes Wis A. Russell Atteary OW Cowley Pee

Pearsall Pointer reflects a busy Texas town week

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.

Pearsall Fox Ande Hudson J. N Boa Lust Sunday Wetcen Déltara I. T. Pryor Snider-Buel & Co Red Rock O. T Joe Molo Pearenl Capt Sts. Cock Keystone Ranch Dpearsail Flo Chicago

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