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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1897
Page
2
An old Chicago account describes auction days drawing crowds as mallet and bidding drive curiosity to speculation. It recalls notable sales from presidential effects to famed circus props, noting bargains, curiosities, and the lure of collecting as crowds gather and pay cash for rare items.
The column lists feast days for saints such as Mark evangelist Zita and St Paul of the Crown and Vitalis, with notes on a Corombian League meeting held secretly. It mentions Rev J A Forest visiting Livalde to administer con the Sacrament to large class areas, and prayers for the repose of a baby.
The Minnesota Senator Cushman K Davis, a leading figure on the foreign affairs committee, faces a social and political battle with ex-Gov Merriam over diplomatic aims. Davis, praised for influence in Washington, opposed Merriam’s German ambassadorship, while President McKinley weighed senate feuds in that confirmation.
Joseph W Bailey the young Texan chosen by Democrats as their House leader is noted for ability and fairness. Born in Copiah County Mississippi in 1863, Bailey moved to Texas, studied law, and has long served in Congress shaping legislation. He supports tariff reform and is expected to influence Fifty-fifth Congress activities.
Houston Buffalos beat San Antonio Bronchos 7 to 1 in Houston. Umpire decisions favored San Antonio, Mike O Connor delivered pointed kicks. Galveston and Austin played a tight game won by Dermody's Dudes 2 to 0. Local notices mention Epworth league events and teachers institutes, with war survey work planned in the county.
The Midlands show improvement with new players set to join to bolster weak spots as they aim to rise. Blackburn Invincible covers a Fort Worth Dallas pitcher's battle with Dallas scoring once in the eighth inning on Fort Worth errors amid a weather-tainted game. A Young Men's Hebrew Association hop at Muth's garden drew many in white duck trousers and negligee shirts with a formal car ride back to the city, listing numerous attendees and their affiliations.
A woman returning home on Augusta Street was accosted by a man who demanded her pocketbook or threatened violence. Ex-officer August Kleffer tackled the suspect, later identified as George Doherty, and the pocketbook was not recovered though small amounts of cash were found on the man. The incident occurred near Romana Street and Edison line, with patrols assisting at the scene.
The New York Stock Market opened dull with a general heavy tone during a short session. Foreign news on the Grecian Turkish conflict and Balkan revolts caused some selling, while declines in internationals were small and railroads eased. Industrials saw modest drops and rebounds, with Missouri Pacific among notable moves amid rumors and denials.
The Flower Battle association held its last meeting of the year at the Business Men's club rooms. Bills were received audited and paid, the treasury adequate, and all business relating to the Battle of Flowers was completed. A vote of thanks was given to all who aided the association in recent work.
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