Democratic Convention at Turner Hall Chooses Walthall Leader
The Democratic convention met at Turner Hall to elect delegates for the August New Braunfels and Houston conventions. Col. L. N. Walthall was elected permanent chairman with Ferguson as secretary and a 15 member credentials committee named. A 7 member permanent organization slate and a 9 to 15 member delegate committee were also appointed as the body debated representation bases. The session continued past press time.
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Turner Hall
Major Dwyer
New Braunfels
Houston
Col. L. N. Walthall
Labatt
Ferguson
Barnes
Co. M. Barnes
Thad W. Smith
John Beck
H. Heiligmann
Jose Cassiano
Henry Hunt
H. D. Barnard
N. Mackey
F. Ashley
F. Ardeniega
Alf Mussy
M. H
Fritz Rossi
Oscar Bergstrom
J. H. MclLeary
Fred Cocke
Bryan Callaghan
Jesus Zepeda
J. H. McLeary
J. E. Dwyer
Texas
Chicago
Cleveland
Hendricks
East
Northwest
Grover Cleveland
Buffalo
Empire State of
New York
Exas
Albany
Treasury Department
Saratoga
Thomas A. Hendricks
Bret
Cocke
S. G. Newton
Record of fines and dismissals in the Recorder's Court
Pat Hopkins fined five dollars for drunkenness. Hamby fined five dollars and a one hundred dollar peace bond for striking Brukenhoff. Malzynscky fined five dollars for insulting Ed Kurka. Dietrich fined five dollars for striking W Chrysler. Kurka's disturbance charge dismissed. I C Tuttle fined ten dollars for striking John O'Brien at Story's stake, causing dental and eye injury. Miller and Wilkinson not arrested. Mahoney fined five dollars for disorderly conduct. Gleason fined five dollars for insulting language and five dollars for contempt plus a one hundred dollar peace bond. Sallie Williams and Emelia Garcia fined five dollars as vagants. Charles Wilson and J H Walker dismissed for nuisances. Raid at springs nets ten-dollar fines for six defendants. Albert Lasker dismissed. Lucy Thomas, Rachael Cook, Mary Anderson fined five dollars each as vagants. Simon Ruff for insult continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Hopkins
Mr. Hamby
Brukenhoff
F. Malzynscky
Ed Kurka
Eugene Dietrich
W. Chrysler
F. Mulzynscky
I. C. Tuttle
John O’brien
Story
O’brien
George Miller
Mike Mahoney
George Wilkinson
S. Gleason
L. Lupinsky
Sallie Williams
Emelia Garcia
Democrats Open Campaign With Boston Double Meetings
In Boston on August 8 the Democrats began the campaign with double ratification meetings at Farneil hall and Tremont Temple. Crowds filled both venues as speakers including Joseph G. Abbott Thomas G. Gordon and F O Price addressed supporters. Fire Commissioner John E Fitzgerald spoke to Irish American voters and letters from prominent figures were read ending with a note from I T A Hendricks regretting an absence.
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Boston
Farneil Hall
Tremont Temple
Fanueil Hall
P. A. Collins
Joseph G. Abbott
Thomas G. Gordon
Blaine
D. F. Pilsbury
F. O. Price
National Democratic Committee
Temple
William Gaston
Edward Avery
Judge Raymond
Josiah Quincy Adams, Jr
Horatio J. Swasey
John E. Fitzgerald
A. Hendricks
Saratoga
N. Y
T’”. A. Heapricks
Sunset Base Ball club benefit hop falls short of expectations
A hop at the springs last night for Sunset Base Ball club drew a smaller crowd than hoped but attendees enjoyed themselves and left about 1 o'clock. Promoted by the San Antonio barber, his work was praised. Ladies present included Miss Jessie Burnet and several Mrs. Hill and Miss Semlinger among others.
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Sunset
San Antonio
Jessie Burnet
Katy St. John
Thomas
Hill
Cavanaugh
Annie Semlinger
Examination of teachers for vacant school positions
An examination of teachers will be held at the High school starting 9 o'clock Wednesday morning August 13 and continue Thursday and Friday for applicants to vacancies in the Board public schools under the supervision of the Board.
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Schodls
Bo C. Borr
Gupselatendons
H. Whittemore
Hegeman & Co
New York
Accident Resulting in Accidental Death in Kerrville
Valdez a San Antonio citizen was accidentally shot at Kerrville yesterday and his remains were brought to this city for interment. The coroner's jury returned an accidental shooting verdict. Colonel John E. Turner of the Texas Stockman boys has returned from six weeks in California and praises Texas highly.
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Valdez
San Antonio
Kerrville
John E. Turner
Texas Stockman
California
Texas
Embezzlement Case Split in Washington Police Court
In Washington the embezzlement charge against bankers D W Middleton and S E Middleton was heard in police court. They waived examination and bail was raised to 5000 dollars. The report also notes stretched trade in Petersburg and cholera cases in Rome and Cairo with multiple deaths and recoveries.
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Washington
D. W
S. E. Middleton
Ricamonp
Republican State Committee
Gen Mahone
Peterspurc
W. Va
Peterssure
Russia
Rome
Cairo
Montenette
Massa
Caregnane
Osoasis
Pancalieri
Lazaretto Hospital
Tsr Ge
Salvation Army
Army
Panama
the Star and Herald
San Carlos
City of
Mexico
Diario
England
Senor
Edward Noetzlin
London
Bripccroft
Conn
James Abbott
Francis Stevens
David H. King
Tarrytown
Miss Walton
New York
Robinson
Chandler
Lincoln
Schley
Coffin
Emory and Greely
Greely
Postoffice Department
Morton
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Post Office
Europe
Secretary of the Treasury
Belknap Denounces Party Bosses and Plans Crossover Vote
Colonel A. R Belknap chairman of the Republican County Executive Committee San Antonio writes to question a Dallas Fort Worth Express claim of his switch to Cleveland and Hendricks He declares he remains a Republican independent of party bosses and will vote for Cleveland if nominated to protest party leadership His letter notes he withdrew from party roles at Fort Worth and predicts a large shift of votes in November due to regime failures
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A. R Belknap
Republican County Executive Committee
San Antonio
Srr
Austin
San Antonio Express
Cleveland
Hendricks
Democratic Party
C. Runer
Bexar Co
A. Belknap
Jay-Eye-See Unsuccessfully Bids Buffalo Mile Record
At Buffalo August meeting Jay-Eye-See aimed to break 2 10 for a mile in ideal conditions yet finished in 2 10 equal to Maud A the six year old track record. Firebrand trailed as Jay-Eye-See led through 1 38 at the three quarter pole amid a crowded stand and cooling air. Local bettors floated 20 to 1 odds against the horse extending the record.
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Buroraro
Buffalo
Jay-Eye-See
Maud
Mr. Case
Bithers
Firebrand
Tragic accidental gun discharge injures Graebner near Leon Springs
Charles Graebner, a book-keeper and traveling agent for G Duerler, was riding with Arthur Schmidt when their double barreled shotgun discharged, piercing Graebner’s jaw and throat. Schmidt moved fast to safety and to bring him to his father’s home. Doctors said the wounds are serious and recovery is unlikely, though Graebner’s condition shows slight initial improvement.
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Leon Springs
Charles Graebner
G. Duerler
Arthur Schmidt
San Antonio
Schmidt
Graebner
Amos Graves
F. and A. Herff
Mr. Graebner
Ice Cream Festival and Dance at San Pedro Springs
The Ladies Exposition committee hosts an ice cream festival and dance at San Pedro springs on Tuesday night August 12. A vote for the most popular couple awards a silver bangle to the lady and a stove-pipe hat to the gentleman.
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Ladies’ Exposition Committee
San Pedro Springs
School Board session notes new desks and staff plan
San Antonio school board meets with Mayor French and Col Belknap approving desks costing 780 dollars for 210 units. They defer a colored citizens memorial for a week, report state aid of 33 245 dollars, approve new ward additions, and outline a 47 teacher plan with salaries rising.
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J. H. French
Col. Belknap
Major Dwyer
Messrs
Hambleton
Pauly
W. C. Rote
French
Dwyer
San Antonio
First
Third Ward
Board of Education
First Ward
Second Ward
Fourth Ward
M. A. Murphy
Flournoy
Cordelia Archer
Julia Eagan
Emma Allensworth
Duate
City High School
Emily Shanke
Rote
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Turner
Hall
Recorder's Court
Democrats
Telegraphic News
Arine Hospital Service
Belknap
Republican Committee
the School Board
Ternoon
L. Wolfson
Steves & Sons
Seersucker
Eeeeee
Middlesex
AERO
Ae Rand
G.B. Frank’s
Alamo Store
Rich Bros. & CO
Soledad
Rice Brothers & CO
West Houston Street
Soledad Block
San Antonio, Tex
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