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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1896
Page
6
Street notices show visitors from Helena and McGregor, a birth, a marriage, and a parade of local ads. Photographs offered, animal exhibits at San Pedro Springs, and plans of residents visiting relatives. Also mentions tradesmen, shipping, and business notices around East Commerce Street and Main Plaza.
Mr S R Bolvate, a well known attorney, was in a crowd on Alamo when a pickpocket grabbed at his watch chain. He grasped his watch from his vest pocket as the chain broke, saving both watch and chain. The thief escaped into the crowd.
A street condition notice describes lingering mud puddles on Na Varro Street between Houston and Travis and another on Travis Street between Avenues CG and anaD. Crews attribute the issue to ongoing sprinkling operations from the stand Algas, with local menaces and health concerns cited amid the disruption.
Washington Aug 1 The Treasury deficit outline shows receipts 6180,000 and expenditures 12,200,000 for the period. Also notes guidance on avoiding sweetened drinks on tour with ginger ale urged as best. Counterfeiters Henry and J A Riddick arrested in Tifton, Camden County, with counterfeit dollars found. tied to regional ring.
A city party departs at 2 o'clock for the Almos to fish for bass and celebrate with ice cold beer. Col. Billie Reuter chaperones Capt. Jo. Shely George Walter Joe Umecbied and Frank Caldiyell join the trip. A second crew may join later. they promise to return with bass for a week but seem prepared for more cola than bass.
Today’s slate lists Trilbus Jr versus Madison Square at Mora Grenade Corner Labor Sadie streets Goliad Street Blues vs Li verites at Riverside Park The Sixteen to Ones face Sto gle Standards at Wyoming and Cherry Tried to Assassinate a Judge MARSEILLES August 1 An attempted bombing near Judge Julien’s residence caused excitement and a noisy disturbance with a man holding a grudge against a court decision suspected as the attacker.
Mrs You Sendon files for divorce in Forty-fifth District Court alleging cruel treatment and threats to kill her and burn her house. She claims neglect of life’s necessaries and requests an injunction blocking contact and interference with her property on Nebr after expressing fear of violence. Von Sonden, a noted liquor dealer, previously ran a saloon at Navarro and Crockett.
Acting General Freight Agent P H Goodwyn relayed a telegram stating that from August 6 the rate on potatoes from Denver and Colorado points to Texas common points will be dt cents per hundredweight with class 4 differential to points beyond the common point territory.
The Trades Council heard the grounds report for Labor Day festivities in September. The committee favored San Pedro park but the item was laid on the table after discussion at Moyer's hall. Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Maria Aguiar and Valipa Cardenas, Anne Halle Garrateon and Samuel G. Anderson, Mary Warner and Edward Werkes.
Mr. Harris of Moncton Michigan mourns the loss of his prized collie Doz a dog imported from Scotland. Doz suffered a compound fracture and was euthanized by chloroform after Harris paid for care. Doz stood about the size of a shepherd, won a prize in Toronto field trials, and had a gold collar from the Prince of Wales. He was a member of the Fort Wayne Elks and Chicago Board of Trade. Harris previously sold and repurchased Doz in high-stake deals. Doz could pick cards and make change from a row of bills. A separate suit filed by Louis Jacques seeks damages for injuries to his wife Leah Jacquon caused by defendants’ horses. The report ends with an unfinished note from a local bookstore.
The West End reports sweltering northern heat while cool breezes prevail at The Suburb. A sudden death of Miss Jane Scofield casts gloom, prompting social events to be canceled. Local resident Mr. Boy C. Risly owns an extraordinary diving dog that fetches rocks underwater, amusing friends. A crane near the lake was electrocuted by trolley wire, carcass visible near the ear shed. Kate Campbell visits San Marcos relatives. many items note Beerin Vieiting friends, motorneer mocking bird sighting.
L P Peek, described as an enterprising year, is confined at home by illness with plans to recover and resume activities in a few days. John P Campbell, a well liked local figure, remains home for several days due to illness.
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