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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1897

Page

6

Keeping Yellow Fever Out Forces New Quarantine

Surgeon General Wyman enforces extended yellow fever quarantine for ships entering the United States. All Gulf and South Atlantic stations will be inspected. Sabine mouth regulated. Florida coast patrols to prevent importation from Cuba.

Yellow Peyer Sweelal Washington Wyman Quarite Hospital Service United States Nesson Gulf South Atlantic Sabine Ofcers Marine Hospital Service Florida

Congressman Alley Passes Through Sherman Route

Special Wire to Sunday Night reports congressman Alley traveled from Gainesville to Van Alstyne yesterday afternoon. Telegraphs from friends in Van Alstyne acknowledge the stop and note the event.

Sherman Texas Congressman Alley Gainesville van Alstyne

Hart Tastes Morphine In Jail Suicide Attempt

Aug 24 special wire from Jackson Mississippi reports Manny Hart, a member of a prominent local family, attempted suicide in the county jail after his guilty plea for whisky sales. He sent his wife for morphine and consumed six grains, but survived after six hours of medical care. This marks Hart's second suicide attempt.

Jackson Misa Manny Hart Yish Bhi Wight Ife Hart Suteice

Harvard student leads American association for advancement

Frederick Wael Putnam of Harvard was elected president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Toward of the Agriculture Department in Washington becomes permanent secretary. D. S. Welllcott of Ohio State is general secretary to succeed It all. Frederick Bedell of Cornell named vice secretary and secretary for the council. Moston chosen as next meeting location for 1905.

Detrott Mich Drederick Wael Putnam Harvard The American Toward Department of Agriculture Washington Diringm Welllcott Ohio State University Columbus Sveretacy It All Frederick Bedell Cornall University Whste Moston ISOS

Madrid awaits verdict on Canovas killer Auguioli

The trunk of Auguioli, accused of assassinating Prentice Canovas del Castillo, is set to begin Motidity at Vergnase in Madrid on August 14. The case centers on the murderer and the political repercussions in Spain.

Canovas Madrid Spain Auguioli Prentice Canovas del Castillo Vergnase

Skidmore Tex Social Notes Report Uplifting Week

Skidmore, Aug 14 Dan Ruigit from San Antonio on route to Corpus Christi for an outing visits Skidmore. Local residents including J N Gallagher, Frauke Sitio, Frank Skidmore, J B Brown from Alice and others are noted guests or residents with shopping plans and ranch visits. Cotton shipments and a recent social reception with guests Miss Hanley and San Talvicio visitors are mentioned. A light shower accompanied the evening with music and refreshments.

Skidmore Tex Dan Ruigit San Antonio Corpus Christi R. C. Skidmore Heid Ranch Ton B. Hollenahead Gertrude Beeville J. XN. Gallagher Keaddy Frauke Sitio Skidnore Bull’s Head Ranch Guerin Ranch Slave County J. B. Brown Alice Texas Weller Tyst Bowie San Talvicio McPfall

San Antonio Tourists Among Wyoming Trip Threatened by Robbers

A San Antonio party led by Mrs and Mrs Henry Langer touring the west reports Alaska and Wyoming travel prior to a gunpoint robbery in Yellowstone Park. The Langers and Norris Gear were held up between Grand Canyon and a station at 10 AM, $1150 in cash taken, no injuries, soldiers searching the park for the robbers.

Norris Geyser Bate Wye Oye Grand Cation Tha Xobbera

Chicago Moonshiners Raid Sparks City Standoff

U S revenue officers conducted a quiet raid in Chicago on a home in the heart of the city seizing a still capable of producing about two gallons per day. They arrested Samuel Merlow and another man described as a Russian Jew after the operation at the residence on Dulle slabs street.

Chicago Aug U. S. Revenue Miele Dulle Samoul Merlow Mul Son

Balloon sighting in Norway hints at historic ascent

An incoming steamer reported a large valley drifting southeast at about 1500 feet near Stuvingen Norway. A rope about 500 feet long hung from the car, signaling a possible balloon used by Cettl the servant during yesterday's ascent at Ura del.

Stuvingen Norway Oncy Balova Cettl Uradel

Shanghai ties loan pact and railway option

Shanghai reports a signed contract by the Wally syndicate for a loan of 80,000,000 with Shang Ta Jen, granting the option to construct the Shanghai Soo Choo railway. The agreement marks a major finance and transport development for the region with potential large-scale impact on regional commerce and infrastructure.

Shanghai Wally Syndicate Shang Ta Jen

Senator I. 4 George Dies After Ill Health

Special Wire to Sunday Light reports Senator I. 4 George died today at 3 30 p m after months of poor health His wife’s death three weeks ago in Carroll County deeply affected him He was brought to Mississippi City hoping for revival but his strength failed and he passed away The senator’s term expires March 18 1990.

Mississippi City George Carrell County Tie Sen

Austrians in peril in Denver crowd at jail doors

Four Austrians charged with stabbing Alex Gorldard were held behind jail doors as crowds gathered in the Denver streets amid a tense situation with vendors and onlookers in Central City reported dispatches from Aug. 1.

Denver Col Central City Alex Gorldard Mivers Tynelilug Ike

Noted Southern Track Figure Shoots Self in Head

A famed southern track man Shafer, known as a key figure in Gallatin and Aus circles, shot himself in the head today. He was a wealthy widower living peacefully with his kin, and no cause or assignment was given for the act.

Gallatin Fenn Aus Shafer Mm le

Widow Contests Estate of California Journalist

In San Francisco Aug 11 190X two women claim the estate of Daniel G Waldron a Yreka born veteran journalist found dead May 7 Mary Parkhard Waldron named sole widow by the Superior court now challenged by Mrs Sarah A Waldron solicitor John H B Stevens representing the Portsmouth New Hampshire resident ζη.

San Francisco Daniel G. Waldron California Yreka Mary Parkhard Waldron Superor John HB. Stevens Sarah A. Waldron Maplewood Avenue Portsmouth N. Hy Mary P. Waldron

Homeopathic Antidote for Snake Venom Reported

Consul Germaine at Zurich reports to the State Department on a homeopathic cure idea using venom bile as an antidote. The method aims to treat bites from venomous snakes such as cobras adders and rattlesnakes by applying similar substances to stimulate healing.

Washington Germaine Zurich Switzerland State Department Kuake

Swiss constitution amended by popular vote

Swiss voters adopt constitutional amendments granting forest control to the SONNIN HES and subjecting manufacture and sale of fool products to Federal central authority, per United States Consul Germaine at Yurleh reporting via State Department.

Weslington State Department United States Germaine Yurleh

Delivery failures of state general laws shipments blamed on postal miscarriages

A Austin Texas dated report notes trouble delivering the general laws of the Twenty fourth Legislature. A copy sent to county judges and state officials shows many packages failing to reach destinations, though verified stamped and delivered to the post office. The secretary cannot identify the fault and efforts will investigate to determine causes of miscarriages.

Austin Texas Socreig House Senate

Amey enn Surely company increases Texas Pacific bond deposit

The Amey enn Surely company of New York sent 25000 worth of Texas Pacific bonds to the insurance department to be deposited with the state treasury under a law requiring guaranties and surety firms to maintain 50000 in securities. The firm already held 25000, bringing total to the required level.

Austin Tex Ameyenn Surely Company of New York Texas Pacific Bomis Insurance Department Guertantes

American lumberman aids trade ties across Asia and Pacific

Henry Hewitt, former Wisconsin mill foreman now with St. Paul and Pacific timber, parades through Tacoma after extended travels in Japan, China, Australia, and Siberia. He claims first American lumberman to visit these regions, reporting strong trade potential and long standing relations that could boost U.S. output. Four Japanese officials accompanied him to study and arrange ship trade among the four nations.

Lacoma Wash Henry Hewitt Milandire Lumbermen Wisconsin St. Paw and Pacoma Timber Company Tacoma Japan China Australia Siberia Jyacoms Mud

Negro politician beaten by white citizens in Clarence incident

Taleswore Paidiv, a Negro political figure and delegate to last year’s St Louis National convention, was attacked by white residents in Clarence. After provoking Judge Abladio, Paidiv was forcibly removed from a store, then jailed, flogged with a fogging dose, and exiled from town as locals vowed no further tolerance for his behavior.

Paidiv Nace St. Louis Cayrencro Wank Abladio Abadile Hey Abadle Chaitry Ghyvou Visttoil Paddio

Forfeited Charters Under Texas Franchise Tax Law

Austin Aug 14 Under the law governing the payment of franchise tax all companies are given until August 1 to make settlements. After June 1 they must pay an additional tax of 3 but after August 1 charters are forfeited and they must take a new charter to continue business. With this law 68 foreign and 238 domestic corporations have forfeited their charters.

Austin

Tax rolls show varied 1897 county changes in Texas

The comptroller lists county tax totals for 1897 with mixed moves. Throckmorton declines by 49330 to 1662014, Shelby rises by 4485 to 2078077, Limestone up 159150 to 7330110, Webb down 120310 to 4915670, and Presidio up 27170 to 2821130 among others with several counties posting increases and decreases.

Onsln Throckmorton Shelby County Menard County Limestone County Webb County Fupani Hall Aunty Aenox County Colligsworth Presiio Kimble County Cottle County Carsoh County

Miners Guarded as Work Resumes After Strike

Fortly Talfin mdners work under strong guard of Coputhes as they return to the Dale Mine today. The unrest ends with miners proceeding to their shifts under protection.

Pittsburg Winder Dale AU Agine

Trial of Mc Perry and doomed lovers of Georgia

In Athlanta Ga Aug 8 a governor pleads for clemency for a man condemned to death for the murder of Balie Laurier a theological student taken to the home and killed after a dispute regarding his benefactor’s wife The accused killer hunted his victim for days and killed him with a shot The wife now seeks clemency claiming she could have saved him if her plan had been presented to the jury The governor faces political pressure amid opposition to landowners and is expected to decide before next Wednesday’s execution

Athints Perry Srt Hind Baly Laurier Lin Dekalb Eoon Per Tike Ap Sequitta Goverber

Bullets Fly In New Orleans Editorial Row

In New Orleans on August 24 a confrontation erupted after a sharp editorial in the Daily Item. Gaal ly reports ex Recorder Witiker shot and severely wounded amid a long running feud tied to political conduct and public clashes over daily paper editorial policy.

New Orleans Gaally Daily Item Witiker Ttem Elday Whitakey Wen O'Malley Pyaser

Railroads Sellings Tax on Passenger Earnings Noted

Special wire from Austin reports railroads levying the one per cent tax on gross passenger earnings for the quarter ending June 30. Texas Midland shows 119.15 on 11,0427 earnings. Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe report 1,905.86 on 120,585.60. International & Great Northern 817.08 on 21,798.26. (Note: OCR errors present)

Austin Pala Bexas Midland Gulf Colorado Santa Fo

TO WKS AND TUNT. RUNNERs AND CREW UPDATE

Fragmentary OCR lists names Isadore Moses Waby Weise George Chivin Herman Wild Ed Vinek Geo Morgan and Jerry Storwy leaving last night with a woman crew for Yturri's runch to sped Sunday. Weather and activities unclear.

Yturri Isadore Moses Waby Weise George Chivin Herman Wild Vinek Geo Morgan Jerry Storwy

Travis County Votes On Bonds And Irrigation Plan

County commissioners report totals from the election in Travis county with 1826 votes for issuing bonds for a railroad and 847 against. One result shows 1826 for, 812 against, and irrigation related measures cited in the incomplete tally.

Austin Levas Travis County Norish

New Orleans Considers Garbage Disposal Plan

New Orleans health committee weighs a Sunday night proposal to remove and repurpose city garbage. The plan would separate marketable materials such as paper eggs bones glass iron tin and leather from waste and sell them. Estimated daily waste totals run about ten tons of paper and a little over two tons of bones with potential annual city savings of 30000 to 40000.

New Orleans

Desolate Death of Unknown Stranger in Sherman

A frail young man found in Denison after arriving from Indian Territory died in Sherman while destitute and abandoned. He spoke haltingly of family in Missouri, a ticket from Atoka, and a life of hardship before succumbing to illness in poverty. Authorities investigated possible mistreatment or shipment to avoid care.

Indian Territory Inis Atoka

Train Accident at Slossville Leaves Man Crushed

A derailed cat car was being raised when a jack failed, causing a forklift or car to slip. Jones, holding a jack, was crushed as the car and truck hood collapsed onto him, with his head caught in the machinery. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon near Slossville, Alabama.

Ant Waiton Flaguian Birninginn Slossville Jones

Troublesome Indians near Wianohage tribe conflict report

Reports from Neliniska convoy termination of trouble between settlers and Tadlans at the Wianohage tribe near Ener, Web. About 100 Indians appear to oppose Uireaion the agency chore.

iLonx City Aue Neliniska Settions Tadlans Ener Web

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