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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1896
Page
4
A San Antonio vote builds behind Judge Noonan amid factional strife as the Beckman and Oyden-Perrell-Guney groups clash over prohibition and white supremacy. The piece highlights Noonan’s temperate, law-and-order stance and calls for broader support to defeat liberal challengers in a tense political climate.
A pale looking man known as Buckskin Wimms lives by a wild, solitary routine in pastures of Ly Dak, Atasoosa and Wilson counties. He was pardoned after a life sentence for homicide, remains a skilled deer skinner and huntsman, avoids meetings or alcohol, claims to be gentle until provoked, and plans a return voyage to his old haunts, admired by local stockmen and recalled by neighbors as a curious, meek figure in the region.
A blaze yesterday afternoon destroyed stables and damaged two houses on Tootee Street. Mr. Kingsley and Mer. TWHNS aided residents to prevent spread. Losses pegged around 150 and 250 dollars with insurance remaining uncertain.
A committee on arrangements for a political barbecue at Connor's on Saturday August 235 nearly completes plans. Invitations will go to three Republicans three Democrats and three Populists to discuss the currency question and explain the three platforms. A control committee led by J A Mekae J W Warren 3 6 Campell Major Linn and C B Bennett will oversee arrangements.
A garbled, opinionated snapshot shows candidates Fulton Miner's Bi-Metalist ani Starnes Noonan and Noonan backers. Mention of local bosses, voters, a coast trip for fast races, possible withdrawals, and vague talks of races, petitions, and a Democratic insurrection at Vert Wons.
The piece surveys the rise of political cartoons in American newspapers starting with the 1860 campaign. It notes evolving techniques from crude single sheet woodcuts to influential weekly cartoons critiquing Republicans and Democrats, highlighting key papers and artists shaping political commentary over decades.
The damaged text notes insurance held by Geo. Elehlitz totaling about 8 dollars in prior coverages and an aggregate insured value around 2500 dollars across barn, tools, livestock, farm implements, and buildings. It references dwelling and farm buildings and specifies amounts for each category.
At San Pedro Park a ceremony marks Mexico's Independence celebrations next month. A night procession will lead to the til and on the 16th and 17th magnificent fireworks will light the sky. A Spanish dramatic troupe is engaged for entertainment. A private passage from Houston Street behind the University mock is under construction. Officer Sultentuss warns against risking a neck in a Mexican fugitive incident at the neighborhood school.
A fragmented editorial denounces bribery and perjury in election campaigns. It condemns buying votes with money or liquor, calls saloon interests corrupt, and labels several local figures as linked to these practices. The piece argues voters must beware liars and seeks reformers who oppose drunkenness and graft.
A school board meeting was held yesterday afternoon with board members present to discuss teacher salaries and the principal. The group decided to observe last year’s policy in the morning session and consider future pay measures for the current term.
The Our Doutry show in San Antonio, a successful poultry and game fowl exhibition, will resume December 1 for two days. Committees report strong support and growing interest with Houston Dallas Austin and Fort Worth planning exhibitions, Texas poultry dates shifting from mid November to mid January.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a November start for a local cooking event with tours and a national tour component. Mentions of persons such as Col. Ariat and references to a southern breeder imply a regional agricultural fair setting. Details are garbled and some names are uncertain.
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