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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR shows a Southwestern Telegraph ad urging readers to learn the value of a telephone and to ask the Local Manager for information. It mentions the Tele phone Company and a local notice style. The text is incomplete and reads like an ad tagline rather than a full article.
The Laclede Hotel unveils new management with room rates ranging from $1.50 to $2.00. Special weekly or monthly pricing offered. Free bus to and from all trains provided.
Court actions across several Texas districts include a motion for a new trial in a murder case and appeals in theft and assault matters. A city notice concerns restraining sale of property listed at Walnut and Bows with improvements valued at about 6800. The judge ordered a writ and clerk actions in the ongoing proceedings.
Proceedings begin in a Justice court over a counterfeit union label dispute involving the Gigantic Makers International and a local firm. Both the official label and a clashing bogus label face formal hearing as authorities pursue the alleged hatching of counterfeit marks.
The mayor filed a suit today against a local group to aid Speetnlo the Sunday Light Civicago in resolving the labor dispute. The action aims to guide negotiations and end the strike.
Eugene Priedisnder and Lisa Emily Wolf announce the wedding event at the Liebride residence 862 South Presa Street. Friedanier, superintendent at Carnegie Steel in Pillsbury, Pa, accompanies Leopola Wolf's daughter on her travel for the Tuga Schmel company affair.
San Antonio Fair association President Vories P Brown reports strong progress for the fall exposition. He says prospects are brighter than ever and it will surpass expectations. Exposition halls and stock stalls are being prepared, with possible building enlargements to accommodate attendees and exhibitors.
San Amicizio adds another member to her list of capable singers. J. Beck, formerly of Dallas and now with the Beck Jivalry company at 327 West Commerce Street, earns praise for a tenor voice of fine volume and quality. Dallas press and public alike commend his control and performances as San Antonio celebrates this musical acquisition.
The Lyceum plans its annual meeting at the Abatonio League in a gossip filled notice. Members at 100 Crockett Street are urged to file orders before May 20 to vote on season tickets and representation, with directors detailing next season plans.
A rowdy flood along Buffalo Bayou washed away a man named Green who drowned after slipping from a launch near Hill Street Bridge. The Katy Flyer train and Galveston, Houston and Northern lines suffered minor delays with no washouts reported. Houston awards a five thousand kilowatt electric light plant contract to A Weston Electric of Chicago for citywide illumination.
Special to Sunday Light reports Mississippi floods causing widespread damage and tax strain across counties. High water washed away bridges and plantations, with many farmers suffering as soil erosion worsened by deforestation. Authorities note historic flooding levels unseen in state memory.
Special in the Sunday Light reports on a bill to refund confiscated southern property from the Civil War era. The measure would release funds from the U S treasury to residents in states like Mississippi and Louisiana, potentially paying about 5 million dollars to claimants.
Washington April 28 Senator Jones of Arkansas the Democrat leader says the minority will filibuster from now on to block measures not aligned with Democrats concerns. He notes the army reorganization bill is pending and will face opposition. Republicans on the Senate steering committee vow the Nicaragua canal bill will not pass this Congress. The action aligns with administration wishes and will be followed.
Report from New York dated April 29 describes a lively arrival of prisoners at Deadwood camp. French and other nationalities are present among the captives, including a Russian traveler. Hospital records note seventy prisoners, six dead, two buried with honors. A guard named Coloust Schtet is depicted in a tense moment about to be subdued.
In Uvalde Texas on April 28 G Denmark and J J Poston slept in a camp when a yelp cried out. A snarling coyote leaped their tent and mauled Foster badly tearing his face and injuring arm and leg. The men fought back and killed the brute with a Bowie knife after a long struggle.
Special to the Sunday Light from Norfolk reports the steamship City of Jacksonville floated and towed to Elizabeth City for repairs after a storm drove her aground near Cape Hatteras. Philadelphia engineer Morelia Bardow improvised a compressed air system to blow water away, enabling the vessel to be freed without apparent serious damage.
Special to the Sunny Light reports a magazine explosion in Johannesburg. The government investigates and several British subjects are arrested on suspicion of causing the disaster. A hut engineer notes the blast linked to wiring with street light circuits. ammunition manufacture was halted but may resume in a few days. Sixteen foreigners reported fatally.
In Comfort Texas April 28 a heavy rainstorm damaged grain and raised Cypress Creek and the Guadalupe River several feet. Farmers complain of too much rain while Mrs Aug Faltin Jr and Mrs Richara Tallin travel to San Antonio for sulphur baths for health. Miss Johanne Steves returns from two months with her brother Nichal lard Steves in Comfort hotel. Mrs EB F Gaddis very ill taken to Santa Rosa hospital. Oacar Ranaleben and family visit Fredericksburg relatives. San Antonio buyers TL Morin A J Fogle J A Taylor visit town buying horses from Yaltit Bros Co. Julia Meyer Cecilia Codrington visit Miss Mamie Keller in Fredericksburg. Mrs FP Hunman and daughter Lucile return from Alamo City.
Reported unrest in Johannesburg as residents demand cartridges lead pipes and mineral car tubs amid shortages. Government threats and mining officials clash with President Kruger’s stance, while Commandant Botha faces resignation pressures and policy proposals to end the crisis.
Special to the Sunday Light reports the sulphite wing plant near Sulphur was closed today after about a year of operation. A workforce of twenty to sixty men will be kept idle as new boilers and additional facilities were installed to handle products. The plant had been open for several months with tests and experiments ongoing.
A Times-Democrat report on cocaine use among Negroes and whites in New Orleans prompts public discussion. Drug stores sell small powder packets at ten cents each, containing tiny amounts of cocaine blended with other powders. Multiple preparations marketed as remedies mask the addictive risk, with nasal use briefly relieving symptoms but driving dangerous habits.
The Alabama Wire and Steel Company reports its Easley plant will match price cuts initiated by the American Wire and Steel Company. Company managers claim President Gates of the wire trust aims to crush independent mills, but Ensley plants are prepared to meet reductions and already hold large contracts. Spotters from the trust have been observing Ensley operations for weeks.
Special to the Santay Light reports from New York on April 28 that Bouuteville Wildman, American convert general, is being urged by Republican leaders in the West to seek the vice presidential nomination. The dispatch links Wildman to events surrounding Aguinaldo and U.S. actions in Manila, noting earlier promises of independence to the Philippines.
The court approved tied fallowing accounts including Dr D Berry for furnace machine 17.20 Buller Kreity ashes 33 Henry Slnygey dragging Salade cereale 1.60 Susan Reed dragging Salade creek 4.50 J L Maltazberger work on Maltzberger road 12.76 Josur Perris walts readaverk precinct 2 82 Jos I Siveenocy quest fees 13 Guessaz Forlet dovket for Jus Nee Sweeney 24.25 A Quarterly report of William Bier Justice of the Peace precinct No 3 was exmobert and approved.
Lewish authorities notified yesterday of several births including a boy born April 23 to Mr. and Mrs. Terrell of Alamo Belesths, a girl born April 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Howie Wrankebstein of 211 Sak alzeet, a boy born April 23 to Mr. and Mrs. Helland on Pantheray Street, and a girl born April 28 to Dr. and Mrs. Alfred McDaniel of Madison Street.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Winery Jailick Skirts Sik Woes and Paces with Fathokkrics 21 and More Milianbry Co. No clear event or names. appears unreadable. Summary cannot determine a specific incident or item to report.
New York April 28 The cotton market shows as demand grows with consumption up about one per cent. Prices move toward 13 cents as optimism grows that cotton will stay high.
A series of property conveyances lists buyers and sellers along West Houston Street North Pecos and South Alamo, with parcels on Turner, Alamo, Camron, and Englewood districts. Amounts range from 1,500 to 10,000 dollars with various lot numbers and blocks described in dense street and block references.
A dated petition from the Texas Liquor Dealers association urges Congress to reduce the beer tax arguing the current levy burden falls mainly on small saloon keepers. It asserts public sentiment favors lowering taxes to ease local and state government pressures.
Inquest into Fan hilo Brown's death reveals testimony by Educa Rivers and others. Rivers says Brown went to Salado with Will Armstrong John Morgan and Fanngle Brown then disappeared after stepping into the water while warned not to jump. Witnesses recall Brown resurfacing briefly before vanishing again and not emerging.
Virginia Democrats debate a constitutional convention focused on disenfranchising Black citizens. Delegates at the Norfolk meeting discuss the issue, with leaders signaling support for reform and potential alignment with the national party platform. The party aims to influence the convention agenda amid broader calls for equal rights.
Special to the Buntay Tague Pearsall April 28. Mayor Windrow now at Devine and Barnest moved to lower during the past week. Mr. Nat Martin and relatives visiting Milde. Max Un and William ramallit there several days. Toward of Faredo in Pearsall to establish a trio of the Order of Ned Men. Col. J. Pryor of San Antonio bought the Withers bank penn Millett and Dr. Tow Need of Pearsall will oversee some agricultural work. J. S. Thomas of Bigfoot in town a few days. Election for seven trustees of the Pearsall Independent School District will be held Saturday May 4 with no opposition to the present board. Bishop Johnston of San Antonio will preach in the Episcopal church tomorrow.
Students from the commercial department at the Alana City Commercial College competed in a gold medal contest on book-keeping rules. The event featured teams from New York and San Antonio, colors blue and yellow, with W. Co. NoGlune of 420 Spolford Avenue noted as notorious. Prof I O Shrier awarded McGlane a gold medal for excellent work after two days of competition and a final written test.
El Paso Tex April 29 The Chilina hun baseball team of Chihuahua Wes tco arrived tonight to play the El Paso Browny tomorrow. The game draws large crowds and big crowds are expected due to the international character of the contest.
A country grocery store owned by Hie Bros on Dolorosa street was burglarized Thursday night. About $15 worth of canned goods and seed were stolen after an iron bar was used to pry open doors while the store was closed. The only safe door showed no damage and the till was left, with suspects fleeing before authorities arrived. Police seek leads as investigators coordinate with county officers.
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