Tragedies and News From Across the Water
A long dispatch from Kinostron and other towns reports warnings to imperial pensioners about possible conscription if England and Russia go to war. Reports from St Louis and New York describe a grim farm tragedy, Grant’s improving condition, a Danish child’s illness and Warner’s safe cure, and a heroic bridge crossing to save lives.
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Curcaco
Harrison
Washination
Hubbard
Texas
Rufus Magee
Indiana
United States
Japan
Norway
Sweden
State Department
Lawton
Georgia
Russia
London
England
Penjdeh
Winnirea
Hudson
Middleton
Humboldt
St. Louis
Holt County
Missouri
Hardin
St. Joseph
William Clark
Dungan
Clark
Jan Qe
Sdow
Ody
New York
Shadry
General Grant
Shrady
Grant
Girl saves train by lantern on rails in heroic act
A girl risked her life during a swollen river flood by walking along railway ties with a lantern to rescue a train from danger. Iowa awarded her a medal for bravery. The feat saved many adults by a child taking action at the bridge.
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Iowa
A Just Tribute to Hon. Oscar Bergstrom Honors in San Antonio
The Workingmen of San Antonio on Main Plaza awarded Hon. Oscar Bergstrom a gold lone star badge for his role in passing the new lion law. Speech by Mr. Spink praised his legislative service as crowds and band music filled the event. A later note reports Ewil Oppermann injured after a dog attack caused a fall from his horse and rope entanglement. Also listed are a Weber piano for sale and a caution about imitation Opera Puff Cigarettes.
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Oscar Bergstrom
Main Plaza
Spink
Workingmen’s Club
Bergstrom
Liberty
San Antonio
W. W. Walling
Messrs. Salloway
Freeman Knelly
Jeremiah Brown
T. H. Banks
Eighth Cavalry Band
Ewil Oppermann
Oppermane
Oppermann
RAYS OF LIGHT Gathered by Reporters on Their Tours Through Town
Various city notes report Dr. Carver leaving the city, the Turner Rolling club meeting, Rev. Lewinthal’s return from Galveston, and the San Antonio Rifles drill on Main plaza. A dress parade, park concert, library events, hospital talks, and other items from May events fill the afternoon and evening.
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Carver
Turner Rolling Club
Lewinthal
Galveston
San Antonio Rifles
Main Plaza
Military Hill
Travis Park
Literary Association
Feille
Weimar
Luling
Eres
Ueblinger
International Building and Loan Association
St. Paul
John Mitchell
District Court
San Geronimo
Knights of Pythias
Licur
L. C
Commerce Street Bridge
Bohnet
E. Niggli
F. Poeschal
New Orleans Exposition
Alvina Muelli
Garden Street
Literary and Scientific Society
Losoyo Street
A. A. Anderson
Texarkana
Texas
Alamo City
Jerry Dunlay
J. W. Barbisch
Messrs
Richard King
B. S. Haslinger
Barney
Hot Springs
San Antonio
Chrysler
Alamo Street
R. Bodermann
Poncanision
Kalteyer & Son
Germany
Matthews
St. Hedwig
Calcasieu
Commerce Street
Ladies Parish Aid Society
St. Mark’s Cathedral
Losoyo
East Houston
Charles Miner
New Orleans
City of
Mexico
el Paso
Miner
Southwestern
Southern Pacific
Wealthy Major Brahan Dies at 74 in San Antonio
Major Brahan, prominent old citizen and Mississippi planter, died at 8 this morning at Colonel Ed Cunningham’s residence north of Government Hill. He contracted a cold last Monday that led to lung and heart congestion. funeral set for 10 A.M. tomorrow from Cunningham’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicar
Major Brahan
Ed Cunningham
Government Bill
Mississippi
Cibolo
Tennessee
Jackson
Cunningham
Remains of Joe Burke Interred After Fatal Fall
The body of Joe Burke, a young backman, was laid to rest in the city cemetery after his death from a fourth story fall at the Riverside hotel. Despite Catholic parentage Burke was not buried in the Catholic cemetery and his funeral procession followed the hearse with the body draped in morning.
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Joe Burke
Riverside Hotel
Burke
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Emanuel Abrahams
Angelica
Vienna
West Commerce Street
N. Wise
Soledadstop
Emerson’s
Courthouse
Emersonry
Zilian’s
Commerce
Alamo Streets
Graham
Pique
Navarro Streets
San Antonio, Texas
Telegraphic News
New York Harbor
Bartholdi
Thomas Schmidt
Denmark
Netherwood
N. J
Bright
Oscar Bergsrom
Kim Street
Kampmann
Sam Antonio
Simms & Samuels
Mark Grayson
SFY
Magnetic Attractions
Mr . G. Fletcher
Fletcher and Assistants
Serio
Wedeson
Break Neck
Dan Keating
Flynn John
Eva Allen
Carrie
Linton
Fashion Orchestra
John Flynn
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Josie Wilson
Victorio and
Clo
Rne
Apie
Ake
Charles Colburn
Das Carrie
Ihi
Tinton
Wei Ee
George Clayton
Roxy Rootmiller
MR. Geo
Clayton
Stu
Nellie Hassett
Nellie Colburn
Miss Belle Fletcher
Lulu Edmunds
Bertha Waring
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