Handling Torpedoes Leads to New Forts Defense
Galveston learns of a rapid buildup as Lieut Riche and an engineer detachment move from Willets Point New York harbor toward Galveston. Six to seven men will operate torpedoes as preparations for two new batteries at Holivar Point and the Denver Resurvey proceed on harbor and river works. Lieutenant Burgess arrives to take full control of torpedo work with Riche supervising rapid force expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Latalton
Willets Foint
New York Harbor
Wll
Willets Point
New York
Corpa Mrimatis
Traiveston
Mide Dhia
Hardor
Lieeutenant Burgess
Wilds Point
Riche
Sugar Beet Industry Advances in United States
Special wire from Washington reports favorable findings on the young sugar beet industry. Seeds sent to about 10,000 farmers. over 23,000 samples analyzed. New York and Michigan show best results. Regions from Minnesota to Wyoming largely favorable. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Iowa, and Nebraska poorer. Climates between 71 and 68 degrees ideal. arid, irrigated lands promising. In 1897 nine factories operated, producing over 90,990,000 pounds of sugar from beets. seventeen factories expected this year. Beet sugar share in 1897 harvest and total consumption stood at 24 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington, D.C
Secretary of Agricultural
New York
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Indiania
Wisconsin
Nevada
South Dakota
Colorado
Wyoming
Pennasyvenia
New Jersey
Iowa
Nebraska
Germany
United States
April in History: Events that Shaped the Nation
A special feature recalls key April moments in U S history, noting the 1775 Lexington alarm and Concord march, 1783 hostilities cessation with Britain, 1810 embargo acts, and the 1846 start of the Mexican War with Cerro Gordo later noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Light
Washington
United States
Gage
Trmour
Concord
Lexington
Congress
Great Britain
Veseela
Mexico
Cerro Gordo
Erepard Sones
World cotton supply shows weekly decrease and tied historic levels
A Sunday Light report from New Orleans outlines Secretary Heater's figures on the world visible cotton supply. Compared with last week and with 1895, totals show a weekly decrease of 113,390 bales, with American cotton dominate at 5,528,494 bales and overall declines versus the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heater
Egypt
Brust
India
Congress comes alive with war zeal among veterans
Washington April 3 Congress is described as hot headed and impatient in war due to inexperience. Senate has 33 veterans of war in an 88 member body while the House 84 of 360 have served. Union veterans include 70 lawmakers across both chambers and Confederate veterans total 47. Old soldiers appear as eager for action as the greenhorns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Greenhorns
Washington, C
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Elso
Onlire
Funeral of a Hero Gen Wm P Bardeman
The funeral of Gen Wm P Bardeman was held at the Texas State cemetery with state officials, Governor's Guard, Knights Templar, and Confederate Veterans in attendance. Requiem services were led by Rev Dr Les at St David's Episcopal Church, with pallbearers from Gen Hardeman's command and a closing gun salute by the Governor's Guards. State departments remained closed in honor of the late general and statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelat
Austin
Tex
Wm. P. Bardemay
Texas
SRA Tettasbe Confederate
St David's. Episcopal Church
Nome
W. J Roe
Dennis Corwin
James Mainey
Jack P. Kirk
Frank Lubbeck
PaIl Meyer
A. M. Terrell
Geneva
Bisgor McCall
Cruiser Bought for United States Reported from Buenos Aires
Special wire reports that Argentina sold the cruiser to the United States. Deck plans of El Norte and El Sol steamships, bought from Morgan line for conversion, reached Naval Constructor Bowles. The board recommends ten inch rapid fire guns and a secondary six pounders. Work to convert is set to begin within two weeks, engineering needs a week longer. First peacetime excursion planned for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
el Norte
el Sol
Ite Morgan
Bowles
Board of Inspection
The Queen Regent and Armistice Consent
Washington sources report Spain faces a near stalemate as foreign diplomats push for an armistice with the insurgents in Cuba. No accord exists, talks continue, and the Queen Regent cannot grant independence without Cortes approval under existing constitutional limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortes
Washington, D.C
Spain
Ealy
Washington
Itay
Great
Britain
Australia
Stexent
Cuba
Cotulla Shooting Case Shocks Town
A shooting scrape occurred in Cotulla yesterday evening leaving a man named May seriously injured. Dr Graves Sr. traveled by the I and GN line to attend to the case while officials awaited further information from the train dispatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotulla
Coiutla
San Antonio
May
de. Graves, Sr
The New Gas Plant Destruction and New Improvements
A San Antonio Gas Company representative inspected the West Houston Street plant. The article describes water gas production adding 12 100 feet per hour, blending with coal gas to boost output and provide cooking fuel. Five massive wrought iron tanks and a high operating platform for engineers are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Gas Company
San Antonio Gas Company
Texas Damocs Race Opens as Senators Clash in San Antonio
The Texas league opener features the Cronches and Senators in San Antonio. A rowdy crowd sees Valdois and O Connor ejected for interference while Mike O Connor leads an exhibition of crowding and protests that ends with San Antonio awarded the game. The Senators win 4 to 4 in a dramatic early season tilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San ‘Antonio
Mike O'Connor
Austin
Sontttora
Cronches
Senators
Welton
San Antonio
Hag
Mike O’connor
Longley
O'Sloane
O'Connor
Alte
Awlpes
Ma’ Gregory
Wart Af Anplanse
Buffalo
Wagner Wale
Cohn
Lailmers Sni
Giawages
Hnau
Conn
Senatora
Tiwre Vha
Stanton Reba
Clark
Stanton Aee
Weber
Toseteg
Jon O'Connor
Hempelman
Bailey
Conner
Senatoon
Oni Sih Bai
Mike O'Connorn
Hla
Arthur Ruterford
Bobby
Big Tom
Taliowes
San Antonso— AB
Krueger
Wagner
Ee Bronton
Ibyaya
Reynalds
Henneke
Hemplemon
Ononnell
Gregory
Tatas
Cacy
Genators
John &. Bellah
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chia
Lis Mengeema Nevere
Mr. Clack
Galveston Triumph Over Houston In Rough Megas Tilt
A Texas Megas game played in Galveston this afternoon featured Houston and Galveston. Galveston showed stronger teamwork while Houston displayed erratic play and weak defense. Attendance was good as Galveston secured the heavier bets in a spirited contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Texas Megas
Galveston
Intervention is urged in Cuba crisis debate and gas plant upgrades
The article discusses calls for immediate armed intervention in Cuba, with fears Cuba would seek independence without annexation. It covers Spanish American tensions, possible U S policy shifts, and names figures like Gomez. Also noted are plans to organize a battalion, gas plant upgrades, and a San Antonio baseball opening ceremony with Mayor Callaghan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gress
Congress
Spain
Executive
Gomez
Cuba
United States
New Electric Ordinance Governs City Utilities
A newly enacted electric ordinance establishes rules for city utilities and service standards. It outlines authority, compliance requirements, and enforcement measures affecting residents and businesses receiving electric service.
Injunction Suit Involving Nasato and Jute Lokename Ed
In the Porty-fifth District Court yesterday afternoon, an injunction suit was filed by A. Korg and Boge against Nasato and Jute Lokename Ed. Mosrygemba and L. J. Marks as trustees in the amalgamation of N. Laem, a West Cocameron stock dealer, seeking to restrain Mane from stopping the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fika
Porty-fifth District
A. Korg & Boge
Nasato
Jute Lokename
Mosrygemba
L. J. Marks
Trvaces
N. Laem
Abos
West Cocameron
Mane
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Tiers Mennorize
Aue
Trong
Charles Glidermeister
Louie Davidson
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Damocs
Valdois
Mayor Callaghan
Hy Grégory
Rapp
Hallsg—O'donnell
Dallas
Fort Worth
TPG
Kohnie
Ces AB
Xe Weber
Coe Longley
Kora
O'Conner
Ly. Bailey
Tes Valdois
Botalh
Antonio
Tholoods
Ganegrs
Eas
Te O'Connor Wagner
Smeaton
Laltimer
Om Happ
Balenaps
Parnest
Mme Geikoep Rites
Mabry
Point Comfort
Compmdore Edhley
McKinley
Thirty-seventh District Court
James & Thornton
Madison Foster
Foster
Mayo Cala
Mfr
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Callaghan
Prince Albert
Ott Krueger
Fred Waldors
Slayer Callaghan
Bason
Agner
Konan
Blanton
Kohnle
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