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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1899

Page

9

Post Guards Reinforced After Weekend Disturbances

Sunday night disturbances near the post led to reinforced guards around the garrison and city. Provosts detained many rowdy intruders as saloon brawls and shattered windows stretched police resources, with damages noted across the district.

Stsih Jay Joss Len Vhis Orsi Gurry Moses Merchett Reynolds Yort Addington

Children’s cribs cut price at Worrowson's Furniture Store

Reduced from five fifty to four dollars for cribs with woven wire springs now offered at Worwson's Furniture Store. Limited stock announced to customers seeking affordable baby furniture.

Cildren Worwson

New District Court Bill Clears House in Texas

The House passed a bill creating the Fifty-Sixth District Court in Bexar County. Rep TR Withen, reported from Austin, said the measure moved through the front, and the tribunal will be named the Fifty-Sixth District Court.

BML Fifty-Sixth District Court Withen Austin Bexar County Tibunal

The New Light Averylens Gas Lighting Plant

A scar y man runs his own gas company promising the most beautiful illumination at or below standard prices. Candle power available and economy options offered. Located at 52s East Houston.

Averylens Mlumlonbt East Houston

Beethoven Meanserchor elects new directors headline

The Beethoven Meanserchor held its regular monthly meeting last Friday night and elected new members G. Schafer Bee Shiner Lea Wolf O. Rlebe E Haenelsen BR Mecke M Krueger. The names are posted for the next meeting and include several well known Tombermen.

Beethoven The Beethoven Meanserchor G. Schafer Bee Shiner Lea Wolf 0. Rlebe E. Haenelsen BR. Mecke M. Krueger

Old man falls from streetcar near Soledad and Houston

An elderly man nearly falls under a moving Avatud Street car at the corner of Soledad and Houston. A man and a real estate agent pull him clear before he is shaken but uninjured. The incident leads into councilmen Davis sewer committee notes and discussion of wage contracts and sewer waste handling.

Soledad Houston Harm's Way

Railroads and Officials Busy Around Austin in April

Special report from Austin notes San Antonio and Cull railroad taxes paid on passenger earnings for quarter ending March 31, 1899. Local Frisco office moves to Commerce Street quarters west of the bridge. J J Armstrong, a well known producer on the Mexican International, visits from C P Daz on spring vacation. A Major Tank Small of Southern Pacific’s B and B dept unveils a new handcar plan built to spec. Avener from Port Arthur travels to Galveston to reunite with his wife after a city visit.

Frisco One B. NM. Witsie C.G. Wynne Commercons Commerce Street Recenlix Santa Tre J.J. Armstrong San Antonio C. P. Daz Hazy A. Avener Port Arthur San Antonio Fron Galveston

City Market House and Wardstorium Question Stays Quo

The citizens committee reports on the city market house and wardstorium project with no change in status while seeking further funding. Architects figures may be lowered by minor alterations. Also listed are close woven fabrics reduced in price and items from Wolfson.

Beeler Refuses Comment On Case From County Jail Visit

Charley Ueeigy and Growling fat visit Charles Beeler in county jail with reporters allowed to talk yesterday. Beeler, ex Wells Fargo driver, shows improved appearance after returning to San Antonio. He says he has not hired a lawyer yet and won’t discuss his case. family visits continue as he plans to reunite soon. He stayed with Cu ti EL Dodge, guest of Wells Fargo, while not enjoying hotel luxuries.

Charley Ueeigy Salenhrough Sherlee Powell Charles Becler Wells Wargo Express San Antonio Afr Schwaacher Nog Beeler Tle Mexico Cuti EL. Dodge Vella Fargo

Teutonia Singing Section Celebrates Anniversary Night

The Teutonia Verein Teutonia Singing section held an anniversary event at Tarver Rail with a concert and ball. Performances included Arraus, Keeb, Schumann violin solos by Emmi Conning, and Wellen Danube Waves by Toanovici Verani, with Sophie Schnetter at the piano and choir members in period attire. Mr Lentz announced upcoming wood crash stools at 16 dollars each.

Teutonia Tirner Verein Tarver Rail J. Arraus Jas Keeb Teutonia Gesant” ‘Verein Sophie Schaetzler Traumeri Schumann Mies Emmi Etue Frubliggszelt Baehm W. Dukes Fantasie Dobler A. Brown Dooan Wellen Danube Waves Toanovici Verani Sophie Schnetter Carmelita Vee Roselot Ghas Bat Water Lily

A Lady of Quality Presented at Grand Opera House

Amusement brief notes the Lady of Quality show at the Grand Opera House drew strong audience praise yesterday and again last night. The Aubrey Dramatic Company earned favorable remarks. management pleased with success and engagement at popular prices.

Grand Opera Opera Love Aubrey Dramatic Company

Trustees Chosen In Teleeton Ayo District Elections

In Bexjae county last Saturday, official returns opened and counted show most districts elected trustees. Districts 3, 4, 5, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 32, 34, 38, 55, 80, and 84 list named trustees from multiple schools and areas. several districts had postponed or no elections. controversy noted in districts 18 white, 21 colored, and several others with contested results.

Bexjae Couny Sidners’ Couet Los Meres G. v. Warnock Ledleo Revine Hetotes—Cha We W. White J. C. Gembler Herman Burkmeier EE. Ackermann Boregox G. Moun Isidora Vroniga Esteban Cassanova St. Heanle Flava J. Ards Willans Tsane Cole Itn Grove Cauiplbell J. B. Cuever I AL Pirie Pittman Edwards Behool Wattts O Tt Breage Ge Be Ilooker Walliams Zepeda Mause Sanunte Wpl Smith Z. W. Saunders Ol Mame Wenterson John Theredge Tr. Cannon BR. Kemnes Vivetlons Sanduwn Gilavevas Melua

Unclaimed Parcels And Real Estate Transfers Noted

A list of unclaimed packages at the Pacific Express office ending April 8 is published, names include Mrs Beard and J. Garrington among others. Real estate transfers show W. N. Hagg to P. Klein for a 50 by 80 foot tract and several other property transactions with varied prices and parcels.

Mure Pacific Express O. Beard A. J. Carter J. C. Garrington Ducas A. Te Dodd J. A. Wexter J. Z. Franks Biible J. Rattan J. T. L. Kul Belynn Bngh Knight G. P. Metorkle G. A. Maury D. Milla B. Menger J. If. Preetott Jar Nulledge 1. M. Ragland Jack Reece Mra Union Meat Co J. J. Wilkinson C.F. Warren & Co J. A W. N. Hagg I’. Klein Prost Garien Mark Sulla P. Asing North Cancho T. HL B. Taliman M. J. Manowicz Beulah M. Wright R. Gaillalf Lote Colorado Street Torte Seer Tomo Richard C. Withers W. DP. Clowers Commeren Sithet Trinidad Olvare O Hotena Belge Lopty Street Cecilio Pietra Maximo Vera Tots Parral T. BH. McLeery J. Rb.ming Dysher W. EE. Cor Souchlores San Pedro Creek Conner Sete W. P. Hodgins R. W. Withere Black Borth Slide of Antony Tweleda Anthony Adolph Weltbacher Equare Wares Aldo Nacagdalbea Clboin

Hobart Suffering From Severe Health Crisis

Reported in Washington that Vice President Hobart faced a serious illness after returning from a trip. He was carried to a room with acute congestion and later said to have suffered heart failure with a worsening voice, as friends resist confirming details.

Fiobart Washington Hobart Salu Willy

Decrease in Salt of Fertilizer Markets Reported

Special to the Montgomery Advertiser notes a drop in fertilizer sales from April 1898 to April 1899 totaling 4,193,206 to 489,061,280 a 25 percent decrease. The analyst expects a further cut to about 20 percent by season’s end as buying improves. Farmers lag in buying and planting due to heavy rains, continued heat, and bad weather.

Montgomery Ala Agrentture Amy

Spanish Gun Boat Raise Recovered Off Coast

The Spanish gun boat Baracon reportedly raised after a failed sinking. Estimated value set at 35,000 dollars with 10,000 dollars appropriated for the raising. General Woot assigned Colonel Hood to oversee the recovery, despite being outside his district. Hood traveled seventy two miles overland to inspect the wreck and believed the boat could be reused for less than 30. The project is expected to cost about 2,000 dollars.

Santhigo Baracon Woot Hood Fwerg Cotes Taule Cat

Politeness and civic virtue urged in San Antonio plea

The author rails against temper and vanity harming happiness and extols politeness as social glue. Citing Henry Ward Beecher, the piece urges a broad, liberal municipal path in San Antonio, arguing city government must serve the people, not a select elite, and praising mayoral leadership for lasting reform.

Deserted His Flag The Maze Story of Corporal Maze California

A Manila front tale from wartime dispatches skims the rise of Corporal Maze of California in the First California regiment. He earns fame for charm and humor, leads cheerful troops, and joins the assault in Manila while his unit faces brutal trench fighting amid desertion rumors and fatal outcomes.

Corporal Maze California Filipives Haze Marc Axtony Toye Cleopatra Meager Son’ Prascieco Manila Fiaze He Ahip Cnet Afckor Jn

Deserter Corporal Maze and a Manila Front Tale

In the Philippines a California regiment combats rebels near Manila. Corporal Maze, deserting memories of home, falls for a local dancer amid jungle clashes. His fate mirrors the brutal justice of a war zone as the unit pursues deserters and faces fierce Philippine forces.

Subscriptions for UC T convention delegates urged

Subscriptions for the entertainment of delegates to the U C T convention April 21 and 22 are being calculated by a committee of lodge members and is meeting with great encouragement.

For Sale by Printers in San Antonio

Advertises presses and job work for sale by T. B. Johnson care Daily Light. Describes 28x42 news size press, speed 120 to 1800 pages per hour, price 504 dollars, pews and other printing services. Includes payment and contact details.

San Antonio Balvock Standard Press Adilrena T. B. Johnson Care Daily Light

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