RAYS OF LIGHT AND CITY NOTES
A busy page lists local events from fights at the White Elephant to a river baptizing soon. Reflections include a sharp fight tonight, a billiard match, a shooting contest looming, and civic happenings at churches, libraries, and clubs. The piece also notes deaths, a funeral, иt and a rail depot access project progress, plus humorous items and community bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shhiff
Lyons
White Elephant
L —W. W. Walling
Gwyne Price
Penrose
Horrific Russian Army Discipline Report Described by Eye Witness
An American correspondent details a brutal Russian court martial scene with a 200-man firing line, brutal caning, and severe maltreatment. He contrasts Russian practices with slavery in the United States, alleging widespread oppression, conscription abuse, and harsh labor conditions across Poland and Russia. Also notes the Norwegian Lilliputians appearing at Vienna Garden Summer Night Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bic
Texas
Russia
Poland
United States
Fashion theater crew delayed by washout on Sunset
Manager Simms did not arrive with his company as planned. They camped on Sunset due to a washout of the track. Repairs are underway and passengers are expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simms
Fashion Theater
Picnic for Miss Rossy’s scholars set for May Saturday
The annual school picnic of Miss Rossy’s scholars is planned for Saturday May 2. An invitation from Licar is extended to attend and help enjoy the turkey feast. Mr Grayson, stage manager of the Fashion, expects Mr Simms at the Sunset washout camp tonight with a new troupe for a big bill and much anticipation.
Louisville Gathers For General Grant Birthday Meeting
In Louisville on April 27 a large gathering at Masonic Temple to honor General Grant featured both Union and Confederate speakers. Major John S. Leathers chaired. Horatio W. Bruce led as chairman with praise for Grant's service and character as the room heard prayers, resolutions, and calls for Grant's restoration to health and long life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
General Grant
Masonic Temple
John S. Leathers
Horatio W. Bruce
Leathers
Grant
I. T. Eaton
John Mason Brown
Committee On
A. W. Baker
South
Lee
Appomattox
Eaton
Union and Constitution
Lawn Party At Mr G Wilgus Residence Tonight
The Ladies' Presbyterian church hosts a lawn party at 405 St Marys street tonight with ice cream served. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Concho Street
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Lindner
Houston
San Antonio
Odd Fellows and Cavalry
Ladies’ Exposition Society
J. H. McLeary
Vorwaertz
Verein
Maennerchor
Lohse’s Hall
Market Street
Vorwertz
Chrysler
St. Louis
Milwaukee
G. Wilgus
St. Mary’s Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Si Morris
Ernest Rische
Local Notes Highlight Deals and Notices in San Antonio
Public notices include stock offerings from the International Building and Loan Association with June issuance, a Lost Gold Fob Chain reward, and a May 5 election at the Loan Star Brewing Co. Also listed are local ads for Kay families liniment, OriponTo toothpaste, Barr the Photographer, and Wolfson’s spring clothing and Sonora ginghams. A Turner picnic is scheduled May 3 near First Mission. a second-hand Weber piano offered at 418 Kim Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wolfson
San Antonio
L. Wolfson’s
Wolfson’s
International Building and Loan Association
Losoyo Street
The
Library Association
M. Linonen
W. Holianp
Kim Street
Kampmann
Vienna Garden Summer Event With Philharmonic Cast
At the Vienna garden next Saturday the Philharmonic and A. D. Maen nercher with the Ladies Lilliputions present a summer season event. Admission is 25 cents and the show promises to be a highlight of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna Garden
Philharmonic
A. D. Maennercher
Ladies Lilliputions
Rumors of Possible Charges Against Local Officials
A lawyer in Austin suggests charges may be preferred against Judge Noonan, George Paschal, the District Attorney, and George Dashiell, the District Clerk for altering a record in a case. Aycock attends the Supreme Court. Clifford declined to confirm but hinted at possible later developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noonan
George Paschal
George Dashiell
Aycock
Austin
Supreme Court
Clifford
Balcones Polo Team Invited to Play in New Orleans
The Balcones Polo Club departs for New Orleans for a match invitation. The squad includes R. M. Glazbrook, H. Glazbrook, Cecil Williams, O. Fitzpatrick, H. Godwin-Mitchell, John Molesworth, A I Stavell, W. S. Butterworth, and Captain W. Houston. They will transport two carloads of Texas ponies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balcones
New Orleans
Crescent City
R. M. Glazbrook
H. Glazbrook
Cecil Williams
O. Fitzpatrick
H. Godwin-Mitchell
John Molesworth
A. ‘I’. Stavell
W. S. Butterworth
W. Houston
Disorderly Lapses Lead to Fines and Dismissals
The record lists Gilbert Gordon and Louis Vollrath as disorderly and dismissed. John Lyons, vagrant, fined five dollars or ten days. M Erskine drunk and disorderly five dollars. Barney Webber carrying an unloaded pistol dismissed. John Dashiell beat a chambermaid at Carrie Anderson’s house of ill fame and was dismissed. Other names include Garandino, Flanagan, Mender fined five dollars each for drunkenness. Thompson riding immoderately five dollars. F Williams tying a horse to a lamp post five dollars. H Phelps sold brown meat five dollars. Guido bought market produce during market hours five dollars. Hr Foster chronic vagrant ten dollars or thirty days. George Dulling fined five dollars for violating sanitary ordinance by allowing privy contents into the river. dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Gordon
Louis Vollrath
John Lyons
M. Erskine
Barney Webber
John Dashiell
Carrie Anderson
Garandino
Flanagan
Mender
Thompson
F. Williams
H. Phelps
Guido
Foster
George Dulling
Jacksons Indorsement Clears Debtor Clerk Tale
A Nashville lawyer and Jackson friend who followed the general to Washington in 1829 ran into debt with boardinghouse keepers. A $100 note induced by the President through indorsement allowed a broker to pay the clerk, who realized Jackson’s backing when he finally settled. The tale circulated with a hint of payment ethics.
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Nashville
General Jackson
Washington
Presidential Mansion
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Courier Journal
Lost to Picnic After Shootout Excursion at Leon Springs
W Neumann got lost while en route to a Leon Springs shooting picnic and returned to San Antonio late without dinner. He received leather spectacles costing $250 from express charges. Belohradsky also got lost, returning with beer and an old lantern after paying $5 express charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Neumann
Leon Springs
San Antonio
Express Company
Belohradsky
Migsion Garden
New York Steam Wholesale and Retail Goods Sale Ad
Nichols & Co announces a large wholesale and retail sale of dry goods, notions, jewelry, glassware, tinware, hats, shoes, clothing and more at 238 West Commerce St. Includes pins, brooches, coral, ribbons, gloves, hats, linen collars, stockings, carpets, coats, scarves and paper goods. Frank Starr seeks an energetic partner to manage a new restaurant on Commerce St between Main and Military plazas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
W.J. Young
Mallory Line
West Commerce St
Nichols & Co
Commerce Street
Frank Starr
Main
Military Plazas
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
Jewett’s
Jewett
Paul Wagner
Politzer & CO
S. W. Corner Military Plaza
O. Petitpain
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, Texas
West Houston St
Alex. L. Lucas
Kely
Soledad Street
L. Garza
Tod P
Savings Bank
Mexico
Houston Street
Mumberto de 8. Rossi
Galveston
Alamo Iron Works
Sunset Road
East Commerce Street
Presa Street
Beethoven-Maennercher
Lower Columbus
George Caen
Caen
England
Kay
Kentucky
F. Kalteyer & Son
Barr
Prescott & Co
Soledad Streets
Turner
First Mission
Hb. Manermann
Fourth Ward
Brooklyn Bridge
Loan Star Brewing Co
Polla
Recorder's Court
Cleveland
NEW York Steam
Hawkes
Critter Bros., Jewelers
Main Plaza
Bath
F. W. McAllister & Bro
Alamo Street
Sam
T. H. Banks
Evergreen Street
Springs
St. Mary's Street
North Flores Street
City
Ouis
Ullrich
Sunset Apiary
San AnJtonio
Tex
Government Hill
Fourth Street
J. H. Kampman
East
W. B. Deaton
SS Eoland Stre
Courthouse
State OF Texas
Bexar
Strate
John Lehmann
Swen Tyverson
Fred Bader
Bexar County
Thad
W. Smith
Daily Light
E. A. Stevens
Nat Lewis
Postoffice
G. R. Finlay & Co
Pinkeye
Swift
James L. Flemina
Augusta
Atlanta
N.Y
A. J. Nocker & CO
Navarro Street
Chas. HL Nash
Guilbeau Warehouse
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Sunset
Calcasieu Parish
SAN Antonio Lumber CO
Fee
ATG
B. Frank's
ALAMO
Union Lawn
Stirayvy Halls
Isi
Sh. Ik
Shim
Sri Dekataesee
G. G. Frank's
Hmlama Store
India
Bishop Lawn
Victoria Lawn
Hamburg
Blum & Koenigsberger
Fw, McAllister & Bro
Alamo ST
Cor
Villita
Rosendale
Cincinnati
E. F. Redfield Co
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