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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1899

Page

6

Floral parade promises to boost grand event plans

The committee working toward a city festival requests attendees to register tonight to join the procession. The parade features a living flag is led by Mayor Hicks and includes bands from Beck and the Sixth Infantry with industrial floats from Laredo and Karnes City. Strong attendance expected from 600 young people and numerous clubs, with 60,08 ta unsuee and many registrants preparing for the event.

Cavileddo Walting Chainant Gina Grand Maralall Sullival Otelock Vrs Cagnivalt Saltary Business Men United States Rolly Dixie Star Hicks Jonas Herat Laredo Karnes City Beck Fred Clark Texas Roping and ‘Riding Association Fort Worth Band of Cowboys Rough Rider Cary Dreiss Chapa Blowere Ogden N. 2. Wilson Se. Wolfson Sudgea

New Wool Crash Sublogs To Be Made To Order

Mr Swntz says he will shortly receive new mhings in wool crash subtlogs which he will make to order at sixteen dollars sixty cents per unit. The note mentions a date around April 30th and references a place or person named Agatn.

MI. Swntz Frank Baldwin Tenth Cavalry

Night murder report from Paso to Galveston paper

An early morning fire murder report from Paso, Texas describes Jon Stankid found dead with smoke in bed. Investigation notes theft claims and arrests of Lat and Scott juv. Wife Lat Shanklin questioned. vandalized home and missing pistol noted.

Paso Jon. Stankid Howe Ilo Lnter Scott Junk Josep Shanklin Wom

Louisean Crops Report Highlights Growing Prospect

Special to the Sunday Light from New Orleans reports crop prospects improving despite wet weather. Cane shows strong stand with two thirds of a full crop. corn and early rice appear green and tall. Houston notes a fatal fall at a Corsican house project where carpenter Joe Baker died from injuries after a rock fall, marking the fifth fatal accident in five weeks.

New Orleans Palis Houston Lex Joe Baker Corsleann

State Industrial Fair progress in New Orleans

Special to Sunday Light reports work on the State Industrial fair advancing well in New Orleans. The main building nears completion to house exhibitors and by Thursday the auxiliary structure will be ready for display setup. Lantz offers spring and summer quilts at 7 Estreet.

Scitley Senday Weaskley Apti Windall Scott Sehley Sehley New Orleans Sperial Mealh Auxtary

Heroic Efforts Halt Disaster in Military Carriage Scene

Reports describe a perilous accident during a Lower terrace ground parade when six horses pulling a battery carriage broke free. Sergeant Tyree led a bold rescue as wheels and rigging threatened to crash into crowd and artillery. He and others sustained injuries but prevented greater harm. The Sixth Infantry supplied instruments and the regimental band plans expansion under Prof. Clinch, with hospital staff and officers preparing for redeployment to Cuba and Manila.

Fon Clivelis Saus Lelongel Uwe Ren Y Herses Fey Dechlund Cateriog Heen Justin Fle Wien Meutehant Seyevant Ateranon Uuele Tse Paore Clinch Aga Sill New York Eiy

Dance Recital Highlights Local Social Event

Readers recount a lively evening of dances and music at the post office club. The event featured waltzes and tunes by Mr Haxth, with performances by Corbin, Waite, and others. A complimentary tubewell hop will be offered next week for attendees.

wMleers Indlex King Catton Sous Waite Salim Rosas Munte Cava Lenin Mikro Ae Mases Waltz Sautiage Corbin Taye Leyes Ee Eeee Markle Cait Ieee Waite, Corrie

Ememigal Souvivey Novelty At Local Theatre

A promotional notice touts a touring dramatic company led by Grockett and Nac Ogdoches, presenting continuous 19 and 20 cent entertainment with specialty artists and dramas. The troupe promises seasoned talent and new specialties between acts for steady performances.

San Anfonso Wight Whens Moate, Green & Daniels Ble Dramatic Cour Pay Aatmoth Canyon Theatre Cornet Grockett Nacogdoches Sirests Wleven Heireless Ots

Adultery and gambling cases in county court

Judge Peter Jonas presiding, Ridolph ae Solme and Helen Ward cited on adultery, gambling cases listed with Dave Forbes W Sutor Jerome FeGorn Santiago Villanueva Jack Dozier. Defendants pleaded entity fana, fined 10 dollars and costs. Tee Tackson granted a new trial. Adolph de Solué convicted Friday of adultery, fined 100 dollars. Motion for new trial denied. no further action listed.

Peter Jonas Ridolph Ae Solme Helen Ward Mailgood Frank Burke Dave Forbes W. Sutor Jerome Adolph de Solué Priday Dererd

Fragmentary Trade Terms Snapshot From A Historical List

A rough list shows various currency and item mentions including flags American, S4nen, and cents per oxen. It also notes 6 centa 2 piece, Siiach, 10 cents, 30 inches, references to languages English German Irish French and Italian, and a £2 cent price tag. Wreaths and tissue items priced at 5 cents at Paul Wasner's appear among scattered catalog terms.

Paul Wasner

National League Scores From Yesterday's Games

Na tional League results show Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati 1, Brooklyn 0, Baltimore 6 New York 5, Philadelphia 1 Washington 1, Chicago 2 Louisville 10, Cleveland 1. The report lists Boston and other lines with likely typographical errors in team names.

Rashbalt Pittsburgh Cincinnati Bkoston Brooklyn Traltimore New York Philadelphia Washington Chenge Louisville Aty Loui Glovelant

Dawes Commission explorers report eagle nest find

The party along the Red River discovers a large bald eagle nest in a giant tree. The mother bird is killed. officers capture the young and seize the nest. Rabbits and birds are noted nearby as the commission travels to Aliklen to begin census work and finalize land claims. Commissioners Melantion and Nemes plan to arrive, with Alikichi expected to stay until May 9.

Dawes Commissian Clemen Marve Ronity Besta Nation Lands Spel Maris Dre J. IK. Dyer Rev W. Haynes al Chicaia Red River Len Mor Paasyes Commission Gonilind F. Soday Aliklen Melantion Nemes Tomoore

Missing Funds Sparks Sheriff Action in Fort Worth

Local investigators report about 1000 dollars missing from a fund as four residents face charges. Deputies seek the suspect with Sheriff Campbell's office confirming investigation moved to Fort Worth for formal custody. An alleged escape attempt involving a fraternal society member is cited amid efforts to finalize charges.

Tt4 Tisei Hie Defantier Gampbel la Fort Worth Scarnache- Atinney Gay Flint

Manal Presentation Delights City Detective Bart Growth

Mr Bart Growth the popular city detective was presented with a Camond medal by friends last night. He spoke humbly and joyfully accepting the emblem while friends held him in high esteem for his service. The notice also advertises wood and piano sale specials from local merchants with prices and limited timeframe.

Menal Presentaelon Bart Growth Growther Murmer

Cattle market sees steady sales and rising dressed meats

Reports indicate steady cattle sales at current prices despite market fluctuations. Dressed meats stay in strong demand with modest price gains, while traders announce notable purchases and shipments from Carrizo Springs and Dallas. A noted 833-pound hog lot sold for 3 974, and Hereford calves averaged around 4 75 delivered in St. Louis.

Guy Lorden Hias A. Richardson Carrizo Springs Enclan Terns Private Mr. & B. Merchant Waggoner T. S Atv J. M. Ghitti Southern Pacific Eagle Pass Standart G. W. Carothers Hagle Pass Chicago Nelson, Morris& Co St. Louis Wilson Dallas Cay Fonda St Tous

Daggett Charms San Antonio Audience With Mandolin

Rose Seek and Dagnett entertained a refined audience at the St James Hotel office on the eveing honoring Mr Keck Ja recognized as best in San Antonio. Daggett played Varun pieces like Siminglec score of Ho Trovatore Mendelssohn spring song and an Intermezza from Unval avpe Nustleau with notable depth of feeling.

I. D. Dagnet James Lintel Mr. Keck San Antonio White Ma Daggett Rvanks Simgelec Mendelssohn

Bexar County invites bids for Ol Compense property purchase

Offers will be received by Bexar County for the purchase of the Ol Compense and Meny Property on Soledad street. The property will be sold for cash. Bids will be opened by the County Commissioners Court of Bexar County at ten o'clock a.m. Monday, April 24, 1899. The court reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Also a stitching contest invites public participation with a prize of four pairs of eight soles shoes for the best guess of stitches, featuring ladies’ footwear.

Bexar County Meny Soledad Street Eash Hida Howsahle Comparesi Opera’ Court Owier Especiilly

Fine Bouquet Grown In Garden At El Mendore Hardware Co

August Biesenbachy reports a fine bouquet from Toses grown in his garden praised for size fragrance and adaptability. Residence 13 to Lakeview described as one of the most beautiful yards.

August Biesenbachy Elmendore Hardware Co Biesenbach Lakeview Elly

Two New Morgan Liner Vessels Launched In Newport News

two large Morgan Line merchant ships built to replace government war vessels launched with ceremony. the ships are of large capacity and modern in all respects. christened el sudad and nort, reflecting a formal launch at the harbor here on april 15.

Morgan Suntay Liga Newport News Apris Morgan Line el Sudad

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