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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1898

Page

7

Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed as Health Booster

A newspaper ad extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a safe, non narcotic tonic for nervousness digestive issues and blood purification. It touts natural action, liver and stomach support, and claims it treats indigestion throat and lung ailments plus constipation with Pleasant Pellets.

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Cuban Cause Converts King to Contempt for Cubans

A Cincinnati Post correspondent in Cuba with Shafter's army writes a forceful letter denouncing Cubans as treacherous and lazy, claiming the Cuban republic expropriates private property including land, cattle, and even soldiers’ possessions, and asserts Americans must be convinced of this truth. He interviews over 600 Cubans and 600 American soldiers, asserting the turmoil and confiscations will escalate.

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Cuban Atrocities and Loot in Santiago After Surrender

The account details post surrender looting by Cuban troops in Santiago de Cuba, including theft of blankets, tents, horses, and personal belongings. It describes American efforts to maintain camp security, Cuban resentment at American control, and a Cubans’ claim they would seize all citizens’ property if in charge. It also notes a general sentiment of betrayal among Cubans and a scene of tense occupation.

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Thestiny at Louis RODA A DEAD ONE

The racing scene described shows jockey Tod Sloane involved in two unsound mounts at Brighton, raising betting concerns and public distrust. O’Leary’s deliberate pullup adds to stewards’ penalties as attendance remains under two thousand. Reform calls echo in public sentiment across politics and sport.

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Wealth of New York City's real estate and personal property leaders

The article notes New York City’s total assessed value at about 1.656 billion dollars, with a 69 million increase. It cites wealth concentration, stating twenty people own 18 percent of real estate and 168 own 4 percent. Waldorf Astor of London leads in personal property and real estate at 110 million dollars, followed by John Jacob Astor at 70 million.

New York New York City Dux Bureau Waldorf Fay Waldorf Astor Tle N.O. States

Printers Endorse It Plank 15 At State Convention

The San Antonio Typographical Union endorses a Democratic platform plank advocating that public work including printing be performed within the state when possible. The union thanks convention members who voted for the measure and praises Hon. T. W. Gregory of Austin for advancing the cause of honest labor and leading supporters to victory.

San Antonio Democratic Party of Texas Ite T. W. Gregory Austin

Costly notoriety and a Schley cousin in Paris

A Milwaukee woman, cousin of Commodore Schley, travels to Madrid as a voluntary representative of Paris society. Her Dictura has appeared in many papers, a result that could be achieved by a sentimental automaton of patent medicine, but at a high cost. Commodore Schley bears no more responsibility than other mentors for this folly. Washington Times notes the tale.

Texas Francia CG. Richter Sporting Lite Philadelphia Welton Marah Cheryla San Antonio Austin Houston Galveston Reds Cincinnati Hesch’ W Sr. Welton Lone Star State Milwaukee Commodore Schley Zladrid Paris Washington Times

West End politics and local campaign chatter noted

A flood of partisan talk fills New Braunfels streets with references to Slayden and party machines. Voters hear about street squares, candidates for district judge and congress, and debate over local facilities like water works and a new city jail while publishers critique campaign tactics and press influence.

Flag branded urchins march through Craoklyn streets

Report from New York describes children from Craoklyn visiting Park Row with faces marked by Indian ink flag designs. Each boy paid a penny to have his cheek decorated, while street drainage near River Avenue and Grand Avenue is noted as in need of repair after rain.

Craoklyn Park Row India Frankfort Street Eli New York

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