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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1896

Page

6

Richest Dog in the World Inherits $50,000 Will Reward

A fox terrier in Philadelphia inherits a $50,000 legacy from its late owner Davis. The dog, cared for by a nurse and treated by doctors, faces declining health and has been moved to Denver for a climate change. The question remains whether the fortune reverts to the family or to Pennsylvania if the dog dies.

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Commander Brice and the Fish Commission of the United States

Commander Brice is celebrated as a leading Pacific coast naval figure tied to the United States Fish Commission since 1890. His career spans volunteer service since 1861, advancement for gallantry, and key posts in hydrographic work and the Iroquois squadron, reflecting a long record of Navy service and coastal fish culture advocacy.

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Catholic News Bulletin of Bishop Visits and Confirmations

Catholic news notes Bishop Varese’s parish tour schedule across Texas towns including San Antonio, New Braunfels, Fredericksburg and Kerrville with confirmations planned at San Fernando Cathedral on Ascension day. Events cover diocesan visitations, parish communions, and church society activities in multiple locales.

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Dark Room Duel Allegedly Tests Courage in India

A St Louis Globe Democrat correspondent recounts a pistol duel in a dark room between two British Army officers in India. The colonel claimed as challenger admitted dropping to one knee, while a grizzled major denounced him as a coward and demanded restraint.

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Remarkable longevity tales from Shelbyville Gazette

In Shelbyville a discussion recalled two centenarian ancestors. One great grand uncle allegedly lived to 127, marrying late and seeing is oldest son. A second claimed pioneer age 330, living in a log cabin, riding a horse at 123 to court a widow, then dying at 136.

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The Theater Window Fashioned Crowded Illusion Plans

A theater insider explains how a five act stage layout with strategic seating creates the illusion of a full audience. The goal is to minimize empty seats by grouping heads to look like a larger crowd and to produce a lively visual from any vantage point while a 20th century venue owner discusses windings and audience perception.

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Albert Sydney Johnston Camp appoints committees for Reagan visit

The Albert Sydney Johnston Camp Confederate Veterans named two committees to receive Hon John Reagan on his arrival for a Grand Opera House address. Members include W C Kroeger, Robert Slayton, R I Alexander, Prof Magruder, Dr J W Spring, W H Brooker, J J Johnson, J A McCormick and Hert Massey. The group plans lodging at the Menger and clarifies no endorsement of unauthorized agitation against Catholic memorial services.

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Whose Shot Was It in a Bird Hunt Debate

The article discusses the difficulty of assigning credit for game when multiple hunters shoot together. It explains how shot received by birds can be shared or contested and notes experiences with distinguishing killing shots versus misses. It quotes J. W. Hall’s views on determining shot attribution and emphasizes honesty and sportsmanship among hunters.

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Marquette Statue in Statuary Hall Faces Uncertain Unveiling

Wisconsin’s Pere Marquette statue stands in Washington’s Statuary Hall with no unveiling date set amid opposition from anti-Catholic groups. Legislation and debates in Congress center on whether the figure fits the states’ statue criteria. A separate report notes America’s chess team defeating Britain for the International Chess Trophy.

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Today’s Events Gather For Picnics and Balls

Riverside park hosts butchers picnic barbecue and ball while Benito Yuarez ladies society holds a picnic at Limburger’s garden. Alama lthor clvo concert and ball at Muth’s garden and a German Veterans concert and ball at Government hill. Morning confirmation at St Louis College West nd. afternoon confirmation at St Mary’s church. Ackermann’s grove Salado hosts a young people picnic.

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Haids of Hon AN arrangements for the Charity ball

The notice lists numerous young ladies as maids of honor for the Texan society event with names including Palm Archer Slunter Patrick Sampson Tarver Jefferson Liband Oglesty Owen Sanders Lemon Maverick Degoner Paschal Grasson Rudhe Smith Turner Water Ditmar Haydn Colin Grienong Gray Daisy Sweat Barnard Rigoby Lite July Jine Antonio and others in Austin Seguin New Braunfels Fort Smith and Texan locales.

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Getting a Seat in Car From a Clever Stranger

A reader recounts a Christmas season streetcar encounter where a pretty woman compliments a stranger and takes his seat after mistaking him for someone else. The tale highlights a playful chat and a social trick observed on a crowded car with Christmas bundles.

Notions and Sewing Goods Weekly Advert Preview

crochet cotton in many colors for the week four cents. feather braid and hair pins in assorted shapes. long rubber tooth brushes and darning cotton priced per week. buttons hooks and eyes per card. pins and safety pins offered in various quantities. English pins by paper per week.

Decline of the Bad Man in Modern Civilisation

Col Jenkins of California says the bad man and desperado disappear in modern civilization. He contrasts past outlaws like Sam Bass Jesse James Ben Thompson and Rube Burrows with today’s scarcity of nationally infamous criminals. Masterson is noted as peaceful and influential in the West. A public park sign in England allegedly warns visitors to avoid certain acts and persons.

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Man Charged With Swindling Boy Over Pony

Hy Special Wire reports in Waco Texas on April 18 Toddi Ida charged with swindling a boy out of a horse. Ida, a trader on the public square, accused of making a victim of a little lad and procuring the boy's pony. Also noted is a contractor carpenters lumber summary.

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Bargain Goods Catalog Snippet From Local Store

A fragment lists cheap apparel and textiles including boys shirt waists at 25 cents with 5 cent pieces, double heel ribbed black hose at 23 cents, Indian linen dainty lawn at 10 to 15 cents, buttermilk soap at 10 cents, scrim at 6 cents, and fancy matting with patterns mirroring higher priced goods, noting a purchase limit per customer and potential price typos.

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