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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1899
Page
8
Fire district workers halted repairs at Wetzel’s saloon corner South Alamo and Market streets after a shingle roof replacement violated a brick building requirement. Oak planks and unseasoned timber were exposed as crews paused pending mayoral decision. old shingles and weather exposure threaten the structure.
An enthusiastic crowd of juniors gathered for an Association Halt bash with a minstrel rehearsal. Mey will perform Wednesday night and August Algl Whey trains with Gourgne Bros of Glibcuio providing services for the cause. The vending booth opens Sunday from 2 to 6 pm, offering cool drinks, ice water and fans. A meeting at 3 pm features Mrs. M. Nelson and speakers discuss youth's prospects and the topic “oh In the realization at Youth's Dregs.”
A garbled note offers a plea for a donation of fifty dollars to support a plane. It promises regular prices and noninflated costs if the order is placed this coming week. The message references Gog Gan & Bros. and a pricing guarantee.
Pat Stevens hosts a nephew and niece who traveled alone from Chicago to visit their uncle aged ten and seven. The pair reportedly boarded a streetcar and told the conductor to drop them at 284 East Commerce Street. They continued their journey toward San Antonio to visit relatives in the Tivian Cemetery and North Texas.
Deputy Ti Irvin booked Sivolas Esquibel in the county jail yesterday on a charge of assault to murder. The case references a past beating of Antonio Larin by a group including Esquibel, with warrants issued by Justice Shook and a prior arrest brought in from Blunders by Deputy Sheriff Trvio.
Texas Rangers William G. Wright and T. Cravd Taylor arrived in San Antonio from Gotubta yesterday. They left at night for Orange following a telegram from Captain Regers to assist in quelling any disorder that may arise from the event at that place.
A sensational sidewalk quarrel on West Commerce street opposite the National Bank yesterday afternoon involved a pretty Mexican woman and a young salesman. The woman accused him of flirting with others and cursed him in Spanish, prompting a blow that led to a crowd gathering as witnesses tried to learn what happened. The exchange ended with the man restraining the situation after the blow.
In terse market bulletins the article records fluctuating cattle and land sales, noting W. S. Brookshire buying 420 yearlings, DeWitt purchasing 2000 head, Gay acquiring Pecos county land, and other stockmen adjusting holdings amid dull season. It also covers local Pearsall social notes, church events, and civic activity with brief announcements and birthdays.
In Beaumont, Cox Avenue area, warnings urge Negroes to leave town under violent threats. A gunfire incident last Saturday left one man dead. Twenty one men and two officers are present at the courthouse as Cantata Towles arrives from Houston. Troops are expected to be sent home after a ranger flotilla arrives. streets remain quiet tonight.
Mr abs and Alex Abs hosted a Thursday birthday gathering at their South Mackberry home. Guests enjoyed dancing, music, and a late supper as 12 o'clock struck. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Moseley, Mr. Nixon, Mr. and Mrs. Wessell, Mrs. Canning, Mr. and Mrs. Roberson, and many others. names appear in the readable list.
Cotton receipts have improved slightly but remain light while prices open well but show signs of slipping further. The Liverpool reserve and the looming twelve month outlook loom over the market, suggesting cautious trading ahead.
A 12-year-old boy, Mego, was killed in a Sunday afternoon car collision on South Forty Street, San Antonio. He rode with his father when their wagon was struck, pinning and mangling the body. The boy's father vows action against the motorman as the community notes ongoing local tax and road-work expenditures.
Reports from Manila and Washington describe a tense moment as plans emerge for fall operations in the Philippine campaign. General Otis seeks reinforcements and transport to Dagupan and Lingayen Gulf to pressure insurgents toward Angles and secure railroad links.
Free afternoon concert by the Alamo band set for Sit Lodeo Springs from 4 to 11 PM. Program lists varied selections with partial titles and notes an upbeat local event attracting residents and visitors.
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