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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1899

Page

8

Insanity Trial in Probate Court Describes Coleman Threats

Testimony in a probate court yesterday morning described Coleman as a man of strange action and expressed views about Dr. Darney Berrey County Judge Peter Jonas and Attorney James Cahill. Witnesses said Coleman spoke of fixing these men, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Will Green, and had attacked John Rather during the arrest. Dr Berrey testified Coleman was insane last March and confined, later released from the asylum. Coleman, a familiar figure in the business district, was noted for a heavy cane and erect gait. Court records note Roy Cahill conducted the prosecution with Judge Jonas presiding.

Coleman Randie Hint John ‘Trather Berrey Insane Asylum Newrey Roy Cahill Jonas Borrey Veale

Concert in Muni's garden honors Master Adolph Spinitz

Garl Geek's band performed last night in Muni's garden for Master Adolph Spinitz, a former drummer who was blinded by a toy explosion on Hearth of July. A reception followed the concert, and the funds raised were considered acceptable. Also listed are local notices and market commentary, including the San Antonio Brokerage circular of August 12th and brief weather outlook.

Ahkenefpp Garl Geek Muni Adolph Spinitz Loy Thear Lotton Market Vyhe San Antonio

Incendiary Fires Alarm City as Fire Crews Respond

A string of suspected arsons hits the city with several blazes in short succession. Fire officials report a late evening edge-of-town fire in a vacant shed owned by S. Thorstein, with attic flames and roof damage but no injuries. Another blaze in West End at John Pinn’s residence, 9:30 pm, destroyed building and contents while residents were away. Authorities note absence of evidence tying any suspect to all incidents and flag this as the fourth incendiary fire in ten weeks, amid a recent flare of arsons by a known arsonist. City streets and neighborhoods brace for further disruption.

Sattle Street S. Thorstein Ohler Will G Rene Tng West End Salado Street John Pinn Atr.ican Lome Alice Rom Jeff Culebra Avenue

Fire damages barn and hay at May Yantis store area

Early morning blaze at 12:45 reported from Lox 162 scorched a barn near Mueller's store in West End. Hay, implements, and a cream separator were destroyed. Loss estimated around 31 000 with 500 insurance. Incendiary suspected, last night there was a similar district fire.

Lox West End May Yantis Mueller Yantis

Special Attractions At The Young Men's Chesshan Hall

Activities at Grockett and Lasoya streets include Sunday sessions from 2 to 8. Mr Saint Brient of the Palestine association speaks at 3 pm on main reasons for studying the book. Mr Ara Athari Flyde of Chattanooga lectures on alcoholism and its science tonight. Keeley graduate. No admission fee. CAM men urged to attend XY ML C.A. encampment announcements at the alley service. all members encouraged to be present.

G. A. Talay Young Men's Chesshan Association Grockett and Lasoya Strats Opal Taugt Saint. Brient Palestine Association Chers Ihr Ara Athari Flyde Chattanooga Keeley

Mortuary Notices for Fohn Newton and Others in San Antonio

The funeral of the late Fohn Newton is set for this evening at the family residence 21 Obraje Street, from St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Dean Richardson presiding. Newton, born June 20 1856 at Dwight Mission Cheraki Indiana Territory, son of Shu a and Sophia, survives his mother aged 88. He came to San Antonio in 1848 with parents and married Margaret Bell in November 1887. Also listed are the funeral of Mrs. Mary Wreyszen at 127 Center Street and St. Michael's Catholic Church, with survivor Mrs. Mary Wietzel and Kate Pollok among others. Other deaths include Alan, of Gos Avenue A, who died after a brief illness. Christina Gaebe, 26, at Santa Rosa infirmary after an operation. Edhel Josephine Patton, 14, buried by the county. and a farmer Goce of Salado mentioned in brief death notices.

Fohn Newton Obraje Street St. Mathk Gyiscopal Church Dean Richardson John Wampden Palmer Newton Dwight Mission Cheraki Indiana Territory Shua Sophia Vi Newlor San Antonio Margaret Bell Samuel Bell David and Jesse Hall Will Levy Louis Oxe Cotton SR. Weller John Brauiey Charing Lamer Mary Wreyszen Center Strees Christina Gaebe To Santa Rosa Infirmary Goce Salado

Governor Sayers Orders Protection After Prisoner Abuse

A telegram from Governor Sayers to District Attorney Kitebaver details alleged brutal mistreatment of six Mexican citizens, Casares and Perez families, held in Hidalgo County jail. The note cites beatings, neck hangs, and restricted contact, urging ranger deployment from Brownsville and court action Monday to ensure due process and protection.

Suweral Surutay Austin Wer Aig Mary Goyelmo Sayers Reynesi Mexicco Joseph D. Sayers Texas Hidalgy Iadi Mumely Nicolas Casares Margarito Casares Layaro Casares Pedro Casares Margarite Chars Brownsville Ivor Aml W. N. Pais Sayers Joe Kitebver Brownstilla Texas Tauxers

Local notices mix with ads and editor personalities in varied clipping

Fragments report Dr. Snodgrass’s telegram verdict linked to Dr Hayden editor of the Oxas Baptist World and a case against editor Cranpit. Also described are vapor light trials by McGoldrick, local social notes, farm and store moves, a burglary, and civic appointment of William Van Alatyne as custodian of the city public welgher with scattered names and places in Texas towns.

Snodgrass David A. Hayden Dallas Hayden Oxas Dh. Anyilen Agaioste Cranpit

James Monsh Che Expert Forges Saws and Tools

James Monsh, a noted che expert, files saws and sharpens tools for lawn care. He guarantees high quality products and offers contact via phone numbers 023-2 rings and 225-608. Local residents may consult for Catamores sleet related needs.

James Monsh

City Hall Notes Highlight Local News And Inspections

City officials reported on a prisoner's handling after a Bartow County incident as Deputy Sheriff Alfordin arrived to pursue bond issues. Birth reported July 1 at 220 Porter Street. Street cleaning and roadway improvements at Loree, Malamoras, and San Antonio sections. Mayor Wicks toured Lair grounds with aldermen to inspect road work and railway cutoffs for the exposition traffic. No building permits issued. Fair association bids for exclusive scorecard privilege open through August 28.

Wicks Alduriuen Surkey Davis Alexander Lair Grounds T Ie San Antonio

Seth Testant Sues Over Electric Light Damage

Seth Testant and wife sue San Antonio Gas Company and others in county court for $1000 damages claiming tenants cut power and damaged their home on a local street. Case targets utility negligence and residential disruption with heeded remedies sought.

Seth Testant Seth Testand Sing San Antonio Gas Company Telianars

For Rent or Sale of Store on West Commerce Street

Two-story store house at 122 West Commerce Street, currently occupied by Moke's Millinery Co. Terms open for rent or sale. Possession available after December 11.

Commerce Street Occupier Moke's Millinery Co Vautl Wagner

Entertaining Company G Benefit Night At Beethoven Hall

A charity event by Company G of our local column featured a spew styled program with dances and folklore acts to raise funds for platforms. The audience filled the hall as performers including Gallagher and Hartison presented scenes, songs, and tableaux amid refreshments and garden-adjoining music.

Company G Auilumn HND Hite Marion Qub Jack Burke Gaptiinedly K. Flernanie Company Seeton Peru Honolulu Jim foa-Gallagher Itangey Lom Sack Burke Ignorant Oscar EA. Gallaghow Artat

Unclaimed Packages List at Pacific Express Office

Week ending August 12 shows unclaimed parcels assigned to B. Batling Cal J Arereton J C Carson W Jy Chew Lee Cotton Mrs Botle Claveri¢ R M Culke son Mary E Gilman Ireland A Gonger A TL CG Hurst Gapl J A Huler J J Titger G Uf Movie Grace McLean Mrs G McKibbon D A Mullaly 3 J 3 Pape R B Sacne Lucinda Sanders Lost dark brown mare Ahent 446 hands Nigh no brain Efad on two-foot piece of tone Retin-to 827 South Prosa street for paward SAERt

Pacifis Express B. Batling Cal. J. & Arereton J. C. Carson W. Jy Chew Lee Cotton Botle Claveri R. M. Culkeson Mary E. Gilman Ireland A. Gonger A. TL CG. Hurst CG. Hurst, Gapl J. A. Huler, J. J. Titger,g. Uf. Movie Grace McLean D. A. Mullaly South Prosa Street Paward Saert

Deportation scheme and arrests dominate federal notice

Federal authorities report the transfer and arrest of thirteen Chinese nationals for deportation from multiple Texas points including San Antonio, El Paso, and Nogales. George L. Sielveeht leads the Western District of Texas operations with two guards aboard a guarded train car. A forged money order case from Smhinal results in capture at Wet Springs, Ark. The piece also notes a government route demonstration and local post office updates alongside real estate transfers and clerical notices.

Starshul Texas Quorge L. Sielveeht Pacife San Francisco Nagle Pass el Paso Prisca San Antenio Ngip Antonio Smhinal Exis Wet Springs Ark Silvest United States Henry Terrell Hot Springs

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