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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1897

Page

6

Milk Dispute Sparks Street Altercation in Maln Plaza

Dairyman Neal and real estate man White fought over unpaid milk deliveries after Neal confronted White near Maln Plaza. Neal struck White. White grabbed for a knife, then chase ended when Neal picked up a rock. Officers took both to the precinct. charges of assault and boasting filed. bonds posted for court.

Neal J. A. Neal Dairyman J. W.white Maln Plaza Yeat White AD. White Fair Grounds Waite Frank Ludwig Malting Porcel White White Bond Tommorrow Lewis

Vacations Taken By Em plo yees Of Major Dry Goods Hous es

July and August bring pleasure to employees of large dry goods houses as drills end and four divisions begin three weeks of vacation. Names of staff visiting Monterey Mexico City of Mexico Beeville Dallas Eureka Springs Sabinal LaGrange Corpus Seguin Rockport Galveston and more are listed with many traveling for leisure.

AL Woulit & Marx Wrst John Wood Gayza Monterey Mexico Woodard

Sodality Baseball Clash at A D Dugosh Grounds

The St Michael's and St Joseph's sodality clubs meet this afternoon at the A D Dugosh grounds corner Wyoming and South Cherry streets. St Patrick's and St Mary's will not play today as the league is not yet perfectly organized. A meeting last Wednesday at St Joseph's Hall aimed to organize the league. with St Patrick absent, business was postponed until next week when Chairman Fred Weiss will preside.

Sodality St. Michael's St. Joseph's Sodality League A. D. Dugosh Grounds Wyoming South Cherry Streets SC Patrick's St. Mary's St. Joseph's Hell St. Patrick Club

Nozzles Turned Toward Fresh Water at Commerce Street Bridge

Residents fear a hazardous air plume from sewer vents near Commerce Street Bridge as a city worker contemplates redirecting douse nozzles to wash away the poison fumes. The public urges action to protect inhabitants and restore safe breathing conditions.

Jamesey Commerce Street Bridge

Seduction Case Arrests Woman in San Fernando Street Case

Constable Joe Kohr arrested Ansomlo Euinga yesterday on eight charges of seduction. He waived examination before Justice Shook and Wes jailed in default of bail. Euinga allegedly seduced Dolores Bernal daughter of Francisca Bernal of 1118 San Fernando Street on January 11 under a promise of marriage.

Ansomlo Euinga Joe Kohr Shook Wes Zpings Ucsa Dolores Bernal Francisca Bernal San Fernada

United States Marshal Deportations Under Exclusion Act

Marshal R. C. G. Ware left the Southern Pacific yesterday with five Chinese nationals bound for San Francisco to be deported for violating the Chinese Exclusion Act. At El Paso he will detain twenty more for the same outpost action.

China United States Marshal R. CG. Ware Southern Pacific San Francisco Gyna el Paso

Cork Factory Plans In Mexico City Arrival Of Romero Family

Senor Romero a wealthy Madrid corn manufacturer arrived in the city yesterday from New York with his family aboard the Southern Pacific. He proceeds to the City of Mexico to establish a cork factory in the Mexican capital.

Senor Romero Madrid Spain Southern Pacific New York Mexico

Street car derailed on Alamo plaza in San Antonio

South Heights street car No.59 jumped the track near the Ala mo flats on Alamo plaza. It lay across the block paving striking the curb and stopping. No injuries or major damage reported except a broken brake beam. Officer Evans stood nearby as the car struck the sidewalk within about half a foot.

South Heights Alamo Flats Alamo Plaza Evans Wee

Licensed to Wed Names in a Local Notice

A list of individuals including Isdae Houston Bettie Bilis Francisco Rodriguez Francisca Trevinn Clarence KE Willams Anttle Kyle H W Simon A E Cox ID Callaway and Georgie Metar appears in a marriage notice style. No dates or places are provided in the readable text. The fragment suggests an upcoming or recorded wedding notice within a local publication.

Isdae Houston Bettie Bilis Francisco Rodriguez Francisca Trevinn Clarence KE Willams Anttle Kyle H. W. Simon A. E. Cox Callaway Georgie Metartoad

Sand Crats Rally In Last Inning For Double Win

In a fourteen inning marathon at Galveston San Antonio offense woke late as Sand Crats scored in the final frame to beat their foe. Hess T hit a home run and OConnor turned two double plays while Herbert walked eight Sparke hit by pitch. Weyhing slowed Fort Worth with a tedious delivery as Paris swept Dallas 17 to 7 later.

Sprmmare Sparks Weston Kees Hess Galveston Fort Worth Dallas Paris Wace San Antanio Isaacs and Lodge, Woyhing Menafee Tex Sparka Herbert Nance Gilpatrick Sparky Waa Huston Turners Fieree Tom Hess AB R Bupo Er Ueeker If & Turner Heag Weber Bnliey O'Connor Steinhart Knau Cori Stanley Perce Silnas Thnings Bob G San Antonio Ees

Palmyra Island Seizure Rumor Denied by State Dept

Washington reports the State department denies any information of Great Britain seizing Palmyra island. A San Francisco dispatch claimed the seizure last Sunday, but no official follow up exists. Palmyra lies between Hawaii and the Samoan group, nearer the Washington or New York Islands than Hawaii, and is a coral reef with no harbor.

Falntyre Britain Washington Tulsa State Department Hawaii Great Britain Palmyra Island San Francisco Palmyra Hawaiian Islands Ani Al'thowsh Samoan Islands New York Islands Fanning Christmnan Islands England Weinity Fanning Island

Gold Brick Swindle Ended By Poisoned Spaniards

New Orleans reports a gold brick swindle where saloon keeper Leistetle mortgaged 25000 in property and handed 7000 to two Spaniards who claimed a stolen gold brick from the government. One Spaniard, a youth, is poisoned in his room. the older man absconded with the proceeds. Tom Green county dispatches note local incidents and social notices from San Angelo and nearby towns.

Tien New Orleans Faron! Leistetle Meade M Meanwer Tom Green San Angelo Tynan Hal Jeg Jackson & Richardson Sam Oglesby Sherwood Jack Z. Crew Rochelle Wethern John Collins Wid Eugene Dr. Taylor Maier Tron Funch Sutton County Collins Santa Fe Presbyterian Church J. W. Kinfonnon Yom Green County McLeopan County Migs Meda Callie Lindley Maud Wood Katie Lackey Mary Clibourne H. D. Dearing Inlianeas City Dearing Joni Currie Garden City Sandereon

Lipscomb Rifles Welcomed Back At Caldwell County

A large crowd gathered at the depot to welcome the Lipscomb Rifles returning from camp. Capt. Veazey and his company were hosted at Mayor W. D. Walker’s home, a military drill followed, and Miss Mamie Phipps wed C. W. Nance with Justice J. C. Nugent officiating. An old resident, P. Harris, suffered a fall from a horse. repairs were noted after a rain damaged goods at RK Malone & Co.

Caldwall County Jarling Tex Mamie Phipps C. W. Nance Pesce J. C. Nugent P. Harris Birs C. H. Brown Burditt Wella Remin RK. W. Malone & Co

Lawsuit Over Damages From July Collision Filed

Banito Salas sues for damages in the Forty-fifth District Court claiming $2060 total with $600 for a back injury from a collision at the Chestnut treat crossing of the Nalan street line on July 17 last. The plaintiff seeks compensation for medical costs and injuries.

Sanan Come Astway Son Banito Salas Intetr Chestnut Treat Nalan

Louisiana Democracy Split Over McEnery Walks From Dingley Support

Special telegraph from New Orleans reports the Louisiana Democracy divided by Senator McEnery's vote for the Dingley tariff. North Louisiana backs protection and free silver, while South Louisiana favors sugar protection. a reception at the Grand Opera House is planned to publicly laud his tariff stance.

New Orleans Louisiana Senator McEnery United States Senate Mayer Red River South Louisiana Sam Aicenery McEnery North Louisiana Nait Choctaw Club Bank Presidenta of Dayen Ranent Couraé Thia Hla Yate Om

Miss Effie Boring in Boone's Creek Murder Case

July 31 report from Byister Tennessee details Miss Effie Boring of Boone's Creek Washington county who identified Isham Sims as the murderer of Writer Galloway, betrothed to the deceased. Sims was nearly lynched by a mob of 406. he will be brought from Knoxville to Washington county next week for trial.

Byister Tenn Effie Boring Boone's Creek Washington County Isham Sims Galloway Sims Knoxville Washon County

Appointment of Charles W. Kindrick as Monterey consul general

Washington reports that Charles W. Kindrick will be named consul general to Monterey Mexico with jurisdiction over all gulf consuls and agents. Monterey rises from consular agency status as business along the gulf increases. Salary and fees are expected to total $5,000 annually or more, with competition for the post high among applicants. Died of starvation report for Calvert expedition members Chan Wells and G I Jones in West Australia clarified by Sydney advices.

Washington Charles W. Kindrick Consi Monterey Mexico Mexican Gulf and Frontier Gulf City of Kindrick Juarez San Francisco Chan Wells G. I. Jones Calvert West Australia Sydney L. A. Wells

Dead bodies found near Johanne Springs amid desert misfortune

Fragmented dispatches describe two men found dead of thirst near Johanne Springs in a desert area, with references to an expedition, rates, and railroad affairs. The text also mentions a New Orleans port rate case, Central Railway tensions, and a murder sentencing in Brooklyn.

Johanne Dezert

Consul General Mails Annexation Sentiment From Hawaii

Special wire reports from Honolulu describe Consul General Mills noting strong support for annexation in Hawaii. He says the enthusiasm exceeds prior levels and expects Congress to settle the matter when it reconvenes. The report mentions a former consul, Tulys’bdolhers, arriving aboard the Alameda and returning to Virginia with his wife.

San Francisco Wade Hampton United States Commissioner of Railways Sovernment Mes Mission General Hampton Congress Hawaii Sake Frauelgeo Cal Tulys Honolulu She Alameda Ri Rae TW. A.ayward Virginia Islands Ws. Mills

Floor sinks four inches in White House lobby

The White House lobby floor sank four inches under the weight of crowds visiting the president since March. Workmen raised and strengthened the floor and a plan by Colonel Gingham proposes suspending it from heavy rafters above to preserve the East Room.

Specia Wire Washington White House Gingham

Cotton Worms Alarm Reaches Delta as Paris Green Ordered

In Vicksburg Mississippi on July 31 orders for nearly five tons of Paris green were placed by a single firm amid rising worry over cotton worms in the Yazoo and Mississippi delta. Anxiety extends to North Louisiana with worms reported in a few localities but not yet in large numbers.

Vicksburg Miss Paris Green Yazoo Mississippi Touisiana

Deserved Fate as Lustful Rape Fiend Hangs

Louis Thompson Calorey was convicted at Decatur and sentenced to death for criminal assault. Walter Nevill, his accomplice, will be tried. They assaulted Nellie Lawton a sixteen year old white girl and Rosa Bankford a colored woman in Birmingham. Militia protected the accused from lynching and a special Birmingham court term presided by Judge Be delivered the verdict. The decision was met with general satisfaction.

Birmingham Ata Louis Thompson Calorey Decatur Walter Nevill Nellie Lawton Rosa Bankford Judge Be

Resentment Over Rent Of Peach Tree Street Home To Colored Revenue Collector

In Atlanta on July 21 a social sensation unfolds as Mary Smythe considers renting her No 404 residence to Henry Rucker the newly appointed Georgia revenue collector. Smythe long married to William H Smythe a former US Army major and Grant appointee hints neighbors endorsed Rucker for office over her husband provoking the latest domestic social upheaval.

Atlanta Gai Peach Tree Street Mary. West. Smythe Henry Rucker Georgia Wim. H. Smythe United States Gen. Meade Maggie Poole McKinley Rucker Smythe Hiltrl

National Credit Men Association Secretary Denies Discord

Washington Tulgat 2 The secretary of the National Association of Credit Menscin denies reports of disorganization following a convention endorsement. He says St Joseph group dissents, while the larger local body supports the reform and praises harmony and prosperity for trade and commerce.

Specias Washington Tulgat Bosock National Associab Nly Menscin St. Joseph Lkely Terry Hankruptcy St. Joseph Association

Treasury balance and gold reserves figures released

The treasury reports an available sash balance of 233,500 dollars and gold reserves totaling 143,926,400 dollars. The note accompanies the special wire from Washington, stressing the current financial posture and asset levels.

Washington The Treasury

Insurgents Near Mariano Raid Near Havana

Special wire reports insurgents near Mariano twelve miles from Havana plundering stores and homes including the residence of a local owner. The advance disrupts areas on the outskirts as authorities respond to the activity.

Havana Mariano Stari

University of California Plans World Class Campus Expansion

The University of California, in San Francisco, announces a bold program to become world famous with a vast campus project. It envisions 28 to 34 stone buildings designed for lasting grandeur, funded for ten years, though exact costs are not disclosed. Regent Reinstein notes the work will take many years to complete.

San Francisco Cal University of California Universitiens Regent Retnstein Reen Reinstein Boc Lina Enone

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