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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1896
Page
4
A string of violent incidents unfolds from Moberly Missouri where a woman is hurled from a hotel window and a man flees. Reports from Palovitte and New York detail tree lightning deaths and a fatal spider bite in Brooklyn. Further accounts include a divorce conflict in Ayvd Missouri and a planned lynching amid a spate of arson, with railway and Gulf Coast transport talks mentioned.
A Taekonville dispatch reports the Dauntless, with a Cuban cadre and munitions, left Savannah for Cuban waters under cover of darkness. Captain Lemm and Engineer Demerayy led a loaded vessel, guarded by an indemnity fund of 35000 dollars, amid Spanish and U S vigilance. Captain General Weyler delays new American consular actions pending exequaturs.
Democrats of Travis county met at the courthouse to appoint delegates to the state sound money convention in Waco on August 26. Temporary chair and secretary elected. credentials and resolutions committees chosen. report approved seating all delegations and making temporary organization permanent. Delegates named include George Simp... and Peyton Brown. Washington dispatch notes National Democratic HQ moved to Chicago with a committee chaired by John St. McLean and others for national Tar committee.
Light showers bring slight relief but dust lingers in Runge. Town faces housing shortages as few rental homes exist. Aliens from Louisiana scout farming lands and plan to settle this fall. Railway ditching improves freight to Cuero. Confederate veterans organize events and a large barbecue is planned. Runge Democratic club grows with new members and a fundraiser for the cemetery. Telephone to Yorktown expected soon. Local trade remains brisk with Saturday crowds and steady business.
The steamer Three Friends sailed for Cuba but was intercepted by the revenue cutter Bootswell and forced to return. She carried arms and ammunition and her officials refuse to discuss the incident.
Washington August 16 a formal separation occurred between the Knights of Labor and the Window Glass Workers' Association of the United States. The split followed a meeting of the Glass Workers' executive board and committee members. The dispute centers on politics with 6000 members seeking independence from the Knights.
The Travis County Populists meet to decide fusion with a ticket, elect officers, and set order of business. G. Sullivan named permanent chairman, B. L. Mathers permanent secretary as discussions touch on platform, county administration, and possible fusion with any party for county offices.
The article reports resumed artesian water work this week after two months stoppage, promising improved flow and a fuller town water system. It notes Populist county primary election last Saturday with reform rhetoric, social disorder, and party switching sentiment. It mentions residents Dr Blunt and Mrs Rylander, Miss Storey visiting, and upcoming County Judge Kyser and Attorney Coapwall legal work and court sessions.
In Gungetown Texas Aug 15 the Farmers Partners Distitute fair ended after a strong three day meeting. The show featured stock and farm product displays and papers read by speakers on farm progress during each session.
Weather reports show heavy rains have harmed the cotton crop. Bollworm damage and flower bud drop reduce yields. Picking rushes as heat dries plants, with estimates of five acres needed per bale in this neighborhood.
Special wire reports Greenville dispatch on railroad rate cases. The immediate issue is whether the court should be permanently restrained from making large changes. Details are incomplete but national guidance is awaited to determine the next steps in the dispute.
Distorted wire report from Sunday Light in New Orleans notes a wave of political tension over a liquor sale injunction and a likely reorganization. Officials resist changes while plans unfold for resignations and possible shifts in city leadership.
New York dispatch reports Richard Croker will return to New York within weeks after earlier saying he would stay in England. He has faced heavy losses in the English turf and sold estate assets here. Croker may advise Tammany leaders and could lead the Wien forces if he returns.
New York reporters follow Mr and Mrs Bryan as they travel by Croton local to Irvington on Hudson escorted by J Brisbane Walker. They will return to Maine after ten days, with August 15 events including interactions with press and a note on editorial coverage involving Bryan.
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