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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1897

Page

4

Bronchos Beat The Grangers In Scrappy Tilt

The Bronchos defeated the Grangers yesterday with a heavy late rally after a tense start. Key hits from Kobole, Weber, Keefe, and Herbert fueled a decisive offensive surge as San Antonio and other rivals shaped the Texas baseball scene, with pitching by Herbert and Rundell dominating the late innings.

San Antonio Tet Grange Kobole Weber Keefe Conor Krav Herbert Garcia Longley Mackey Tomeren Knan Kolvale O'Connors Bailey Stanley Gari Kokule Rumdell Taya Ryudell Knau Grrors San Antonin Grange Afton San Anténio Dowe O’'Connor Kuan O'Connor Rundell Rivan

Colored Society Hosts Grand Idlewild Social Club Event

The Idlewild Social club held a grand affair Tuesday night at Limnninger's Korea featuring a lively program. Attendees praised a swell event noted for its sociable atmosphere and stylish presence.

Colored Society Idlewild Limmnieger’s Korea

Government Posts Could Favor Colored Applicants Says McKinley

Washington April 10 The president hinted he may appoint a colored man to the treasury post once held by Senator Bruce of Mississippi The move has sparked Southern pressure and nineteen applicants remain for the position Among listed colored candidates are J O Naper of Tennessee Ghoathium of North Carolina Young Arnett of Georgia son of Bishop Airwell and GK True of Mississippi The president’s remarks suggest a color balance in appointments though the exact choice remains unclear

Washington McKinley Treasury Tye Bruce Mississiyi Lou Alug Naepier Temivsser Ghoathium Northe ‘Carolina Young Arnett Georgia Mishop Airwell Mississipi Shen Announe Gay Chiathehevsht Dev Silent Gleveland

Controversy in State House Over Bribery Accusations

In Frankfort intense sessions crowd galleries as Capt Noel Gaines accuses ex Representatives Pranks and Wilson of offering $20,000 to sway votes. Debate centers on alleged bribery to defeat election of Hunter, with other figures named as behind the plot. Speaker and members deny charges amid a tense, ongoing crisis.

Frankfort Noel Gaines Wilson de Inter Hentenau Hunter Govertnor Bradigyvari Rackburn

Scramble for Patronage Governs Front Washington Contests

The Galveston News of the Sun reports that federal patronage fights are fiercest in states with few Republican ballots and no McKinley electoral votes. It notes two camp factions, original McKinley men and others, and cites Mississippi and Georgia as hot spots with accusations of selling influence and looming Senate scrutiny.

Washington Galveston Nhow McKinley Texas Mississippi Louisiana South Carolina Georgia Aishania James Hih Marshalsip Senate Fill Zicting Marshal Lyri Frands Hill Rex Chobe Bouck Geor

War Gins WN Earns First Blood Drawn By The Greeks

Athens reports Greek irregulars crossed into Turkish territory before dawn. Turkish forces rallied to meet them as Greeks attacked entrenched positions. Casualties described as heavy on both sides with Greek columns advancing despite Turkish defenses. News from New York notes thirty Greeks sailed for Athens to reinforce the army amid rising enthusiasm. Ex-secretary of war Mont arrives in New York with family amid presidential speculation for Northern Pacific railway post.

Athens Papuine Hali Custin New York la Bretagne Foie Nore Dan Bae Sunday Light Pantel Tae Mont Northern Pacific Railway Company

Adjutant General grants San Jacinto Day parade pass

Adjutant General Masury allows Texas Volunteer Guard units to attend the San Jacinto day celebration in San Antonio on April 21 armed and equipped, after official permission from Austin. Copper mining rumors circulate in New York about possible investments and reorganizations of the Butte mine in Montana and copper properties in Arizona, with key parties named and denials issued.

Austin Tex Masury Texas Vol. Untecr San Antonio New York Bay's America Ruuiora Arizona Montana Butte Abi Anaconda Harmton

Tobacco Trusts Plan Pree Gifts to Buyers in News Report

A Sunday Light dispatch from New York on April 10 says American Tobacco employs a circulation strategy to donate money or merchandise to customers who buy its products, aiming to skirt laws against improper contracting. The circular outlines support for gifts based on purchase amounts and costs to the company, amid ongoing tobacco industry chatter on Wall Street.

New York Tobatea

Tug charter plans filed with secretary of state in Auatitt Texas

Special wire reports filings show the Asete Haggeramig, Lambey company of Thauston forming with a $1,000 capital stack. The Pens Beach Show Stack and Armisement association at Witto Mali Stark the project totals $8,000. Names Massey, Mandle, and Durvis appear in the filing notes.

Tanas Cilar Taha Auatitt Texas Falboa Ule He Asete-Haggeramig Lambey Iupany Thauston Capital Stack Amste AL Elgcernitia Ptesns Witto Ili Mal Stark Tatcus Postes W. Massey A.C. Mandle

Spansbuery A Couf of the College of Shoacine trial ends

Special wire from New Orleans reports the Stinsbury trial concluded after a sensational run of incidents. The jury acquitted the accused after about ten hours of deliberation. The verdict followed unsettled testimony and disputed shooting details.

College of Shoacine Fat Bhai O'Miley Lizise New Orleans Stinsbury

Insurgent Attacks Reported in Philippine Islands

Dispatches received from Afanilla, capital of the Philippine Islands, state that insurgents killed several guards and burned churches at Butna Vista, Guidera, and Kudang. They are said to be erecting fortifications in favorable zones while Spanish military operations stall.

Andres Afanilla Phillipine Islands Butna Vista Guidera Kudang

Tragic Death of Charles Adier in New York Street

Special wires report Charles Adier was found unconscious on a New York street and died at a hospital. His wife, distressed, prayed loudly for his death, then rejoiced when the death was announced, startling neighbors. Also notes April bond interest payments in Texas counties including Liberty, Tippecanoe, Williamson, and Brazoria.

New York Charles Adier

TINSLEY RELEASED IN CEMETERY CASE WIRE SENT TO JAIL

Austin Texas April 10 Thos Tinsley a millionaire was released after a habeas corpus appeal. The Court of Criminal Appeals admitted him to bail of 25000 while awaiting the division next Wednesday morning. Tinsley had been in jail following contempt proceedings in a Harris County cemetery matter.

Austin Texas Thos Tinsley Willionaire Thos. Tinsley Harris County Court of Criminal Appeals Thar Davidson Henderson Trowley Jpil Fodeegona & Todd Harris Counang

Tremp Ampul Rover Floods devastate Arkansas town

In April 10 reports from Helena and surrounding counties describe severe flooding along the Mississippi floodplain. Water depths reach several feet in streets, with thousands homeless and vast crop losses feared as Yazoo Delta areas face weeks of inundation and isolation.

Yolen Ark Walter Hihe Tera Wallker Street Helena Yuri Poinyps md Wwe Nphrnd Laconia Circle Old Town Trotter'a Eliances New Orleans Yazoo Della Grocuylle Miss Trst

Welch Suit Hears In District Court

Caroline Welch seeks relief in district court against her husband Welch of Caldwell County alleging abandonment. The case filing appears in the clerk’s office and involves the divorce or separation action in Austin Texas.

Georgia Kid Wedding Clears Bacon for Justice

John A Atkinson Jr a 16 year old son of Guy Atkinson of Georgia and his 14 year old Atlanta bride-to-be are to wed at a relative’s residence in Chattanooga Tennessee after their elopement. Governor and a party including two Georgia Supreme Court judges and the attorney general will attend. The couple had a prior marriage in Kingston Georgia deemed illegal under state law. The Chattanooga ceremony aims to legitimize the union as required by law.

Jolie Atkinson Baby Buhl Tighis Chattanooga Lenn John A. Atkinson Guy, Atkinson Georgia Charles Boyr Atlanta Atkinson Fieorgia Supreme Court Kingston Lawa Ofste

Great Scheme to Reclaim Jersey Coast for Ocean Trade

A New York note says a syndicate forms to reclaim the Jersey shore and build a vast waterfront system from Liberty Island to Robbins Reef. Plans include sea walls, wharves for trans Atlantic liners, and freight yards for major railroads including Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley Erie and others. The aim is to attract more commerce and provide convenient harbors for steamships, with a terminal complex for rail connections in Jersey City.

New York Jersey New York Bay Mexander UW. Orr Climber of Commerce Gyadlate Ut Liberty Isla Robbins Feef Jersey Chy Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley Erie Bulthoere Ohio Jersey Central Philadelphia Reading New Yor Stsquelann Weglem Week Shore Ontario and Western Morrisental

Southern Chivalry Exonerated in Selma Murder Case

In Selma Alabama on April 10 the county circuit court acquitted WM Hartsfield of murder in the Centre Grove killing of Page. The dispute began over a love letter from Pages sister. Page allegedly crushed by Hartsfield who then used a pocket knife. Both families prominent, case drew much interest.

Selma Ala Hartsfielt Centre Grove Page Page de Warisfield Hartefeld

CAVISOLIC KNIGHTS ELECTION

Houston Texas April 10 Speck St Patrick's Branch No 354 Catholic Knights of America reelected officers last night Wiles Alexander president W B Hamilton vice president Ad Burke recording secretary M J Tivone financial secretary F B Russell treasurer W L Foley sentinel I F Seymour wgeant-at-arms trustees J Trager S N Garvey and J C Tasha

Houston Tex St. Patrick's Catholie Knights of Arerica Wiles Alexander W. B. Hamilton Burke M. J. Tivone Financiag F. EB. Russell W. L. Foley Sentinel F. Seymour Aegeant-Atariie J. Trager

Galveston Items from Sunday Light Special Wire

Galveston April 10. The Dag gige mill company plans a new warehouse to be ready soon to handle cargo from the steamship Horsa from Calcutta. Mill capacity rises from 6,000,000 to 10,000,000 yards annually. The Voss brothers sign an agreement to close shops all day starting tomorrow. Executors of the estate of Henry Tiasenberg advance public bequests with full energy toward completion.

Galveston Les Gige Mill Company Arople Calcutta Voss Berbers Henry Tiasenberg

Creditors Pressing Therm Big Opera Manager Firm Out

A New York report claims Abbey Schneiel and Grau, opera managers, face loss of renewal for their current season at the Avectvhnian Opera house. They plan to shift focus to their Tremont Theatre and may seek dissolution or compromise with creditors as notes come due July 1.

New York Abbey Schneiel & ‘Grau Imlted Ign Boston Tremont Theatre Opera House

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