Firing Line Letters From Rough Riders In Cuba
San Juan Hill dispatches recount Julius Beckner Paul Warner and John Mills of the Rough Riders describing the Santiago campaign June to July 1898. Letters detail heat heat casualties and ambushes, with notes on marching battles and camps, plus Robert Rose writing from San Juan about pay and longing for leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Warner
John Milly
The
Rough Riders
Experiente
Fiim Conway
San Juan Hil
Julius Beckner
Paa Warner
John Mills
Stroop F. Plesk
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Rougl
Sardazo de Cuba
Warner
Santiago
Jai Gonway
San Antonio
Hala
Reobert Rose
San Jaaui
Sauliaso
Jake Whig
Cligaee
Tammow
Deller
Warroré
Mme
Stebles
Tint Daugherty
Texas Day at Omaha brings Lone Star attendance
August 16 marked Texas day with Governor Culberson and staff expected in Omaha. Railroads offered reduced round trips. Rock Island line provides options via Texas and Omaha or with a stopover. Details and tickets available from Sloat at Work Worth, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Omaha
Lone Star State
Culberson
Tleketa
Rock Eland
Texado
Ite
Kaltes
Royal Ficket
Adudtees
B. Sloat
GPA
GRE & Te Ry
Norths H C Schumacher to Visit Friends for Two Weeks
Mr H C Schumacher secretary of Light Publishing travels with wife and daughter Miss Lilian to visit friends and relatives in St Louis and Cincinnati. They will be joined by Mrs Joseph Helle of Cincinnati who has lived here for months and Miss Lillian McHampton of Fort Worth. The party plans a trip via M K T R R to Hackberry and Omaha before final departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Schumacher
The
Light Publishing Company
Sfiss Lilian
Lvvo
St. Louis
Clocinnaiantenleaku
Foueph Helle
Cincinnell
Southern Pacific. Busy day for captains and crew
The report lists multiple Southern Pacific staff on sick leave and travel, including Engineer A. E. Gym and brakeman Frank Gillett, with others returning from vacations or leaving for Galveston. It notes heavy rain benefiting farmers, a 47th birthday celebration for Yardmaster Mike Mulligan, and plans for travel to San Francisco and California. Also mentions reduced rates for events and the burial of C. W. Davis, Quit Shore foreman, in Sutherland Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Gym
Paciife
Frank Gillett
Sondugter
Willian Stevens
Pacife
Aw. R
Gulf Shore
Briday
Nagler Mike Mulligan
Southern Pacific
Avenue 7
Frank Staut
San Francisco
Mahl
Southern
William ‘McCormick
Devil’s River
Big Bill] McCarrick
Crick Houston
Aransas Pass
Republicanvention
Fort Worth
Dallas
Ancient Order of Migrims
Beaumont
Awuguse
Bapital State Sunday School
Avasota
W. Davis
Scotion
Sutherland - Springs
Underteker McCormick Vover
Atal & MtcCormick
Callega
Navarro Streets
Community notices and religious events in West End area
The page lists church services across Audway and West End including Regular services at Herfi's hall and St. John's Episcopal, AWA Workers Guild at Central Christian, and Evangelical Lutheran and Tadiza societies. It invites all residents, with times for Sunday school, English and German services, youth events, and a Boys rally at 3 PM. Local civic concerns about bell noise appear and public halls offer rest and refreshment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Spiritualist Society
Herfi's Hall
Workers Guild
Gentrale
Christian Ehurehi
Wil
Christ
Math
Ayenué
San Pedro Rovenues
St. Joan’s
Marat
H. Foot
Dallas
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bedfora
M. C
Tim
Hanson
Faen
D O'Tlock
Exsocia‘tion
Premiums Drawn At West Commerce Store by Co Operative
The Co-Operative Premium association announces free stamp book delivery from 128 West Commerce to San Antonio families. Fifteen young ladies will present books, explain the system, and invite calls at No 192 West Commerce Street for premium details and merchant listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West _Commerce atrect
Co-Operative Premium,association
San ‘Antonio
Ake
Elere Ag We OM
Commerce Street
Co-Operative
Psioctaon
Card of Thanks for neighborhood kindness and sympathy
The note expresses heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kindness and attention during a time of loss, acknowledging their support and memories shared with loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surial
Alamos Bowls Lineup and League Plans Unveiled
A meeting at Somer's garden selected the Alamos Turner club roster for fall league play led by captain Richard Robbzech. Newcomers Dick Robitsch and Ed Seng join from the prior year as the club eyes strong showings against rivals like Phoenix Athletics while discussing venue changes and league entry details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alans
Dha Flooy
San. Antonio
Somer’s Garden Yys
Richard Robbzech
Gus Attmarin
Pred Dewey
Ed Sesg
Frank Sommer
Nic Tengeres
B. Setfel
Guy Heyo
Albert UN
Adolph Altmann
Atamss
Dick Robitsch
Ed Seng
Turner
Nic Tenge
Atletics
Fred’ Dewey
Rhoenix
Cromhiarhea
Turner Lal
Turners
Hillis
Muth
Hayseed Bowling Club
Spawner's Garden
Harmonys
Mmuth
Court San Antonio Foresters Ball Concert Night
The Light was invited to attend the third annual concert and ball of Court San Antonio No 9 Foresters of America at Muth's garden tomorrow night. Committees include Steception J L Morrison O T Meissner J R Payne and others. A reception and arrangement details noted with attendees and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court
Li Meigssner
Chris. Hoey
Frank Freeman
J. Shepherd
Ficer
Souter
Charles Hoey
J. H. Payne
A.C. Drennan
Santiago Trophy Seeks Proof in Wood Fragment Display
Mr Dave Jones reports a peculiar prize from his brother John in Santiago Cuba with the Rough Riders. A heavy 28 ounce log fragment from a tree found in a creek or swamp is displayed in the Light Office window stained with blood, claimed to come from a Texas boy wounded in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Jones
John
Santiago
Cuba
Express
Sartiiago
COT
Jonca
Texas
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the Sunday Light
Julius Brckner-Hhars
Dnjextiack
Mills
Siboney
Cantain Capron
Ragiment
Atreutine
Welay
Sernturda
Alhoney
Seine
News Raads
Calleghan
Audway
West End
Poundman
Corral
Dick _ Robletsch
Wen
Derry
Trimble
Tenn
Saya
Ita
Ciryé
PAM
Durin
General Font
W. D'atbini & Coy
Wagner & Chabal
Nidse
John Och
My Braden
Peress Tee
Stancke Dros
Slatera of Charity
Onac Coulil
Tnt
San Fernando
J. Dean & Son
Staffel & Releh
Hols Medicines
G. A. Believers Forsiture Co
EB. Hut & Salty
Prank Bros. Police
Geo
D. Sauer
Lanes
Aye
Miguel Gare
Olta Mlebe
Burying Paw
Heusinger-Basse Hardaware Co
D. Logan
Ahoeing
Hse
A- Drug Co
Bre
Rosenberges
E. Dteuas
Draga
Hensel
Planta
Lone Star
Peta
Mechanics
Amber
Ate
Faundry Co
Teeth
Tora
Aus
Calaveras Sand Co
Gan
Cassenee- Cerrerces
Augyo
Alex Sartor
Fire Department
Bad K “Kat
Vollrath
Rae
Hanan
Dongola
Ladies Oxford
Utecos Aine Oriental
Yasdar
Exaelly
Serlin
Sernery Ae
Ladlea
Tha’ Usu
Mennen
Peetal
Bert Petroleuta
Mtg, Company
Whillemore
Hresalig
Teeleenberg
Tamarrow
Tao
Hamburg
Josx E
Bros
Rmyases Dieseses
W. Schumann
Silverthera & Wanner
Ika Ninserles
J Oultersids
Latha
Wagner & Chabot
Mdse
Yume
Chas
Schwan
Lavaca St
Seng Bros
Bucklen
F. Kelleger
Sen
Foresters' Ball
Mra
Beshonz
Alieses
Carrie Aph
Fol- Hngsworth
Natalie Wahllace
Mary Jamon
Nene
Beasdn
Beware Chas
Herbert Dollabue
Teney Tagelmann
Henry Diehl
Arthur Lavell
Robert Wallace
Alamo Plaza
Chicago
Vennett & Breen
Henry
Mount Calgary
Jesus
Savior
Emerson's Loan Office
Emerson
Soledad Street
Aiviston
Casa
Deaver
Carter & Mudlaty
Menger Hutt
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