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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1896

Page

5

Prisoner George Whiteheart Freed After Life Sentence

Totden Aug 2. George Whiteheart, once a life prisoner since 1883, was released from Dorthedy prison this morning. He had been a political detainee connected to a prior American visit and faces imminent departure for the United States. Reported associates in London 18 years ago include Dr Theis Gallaghury and Joh Curtinbert.

Totden George Whiteheart New Jersey Miephs Theis Gallaghury Joh Curtinkert Shannard Wilson London Serviteae Sonrerr

TENNESSEN UROTS SPECIAL WIRE REPORTS AND WORLD NOTES

News from Nashville and New York via special wire includes agriculture updates with cotton price changes, liquor industry talks toward forming a national association in New York, and calls for a Cleveland convention. Christum reports the Frame’s Arctic voyage return greeted with honors, Nansen to board at Tromsoe, and King Oscar’s telegram. Bath disclaims Sewall withdrawal rumors. In Winston Wilkesboro, N C the Democratic convention nominates Lt Gov R A Coughton on the 132nd ballot. Crete’s provisional government hoists the Greek flag, Berlin reports.

New York PY. W. Enge & Sons Pew United States Chamber of Commerce Clevehingd Cleveland Vertyceven Christum Dr. Nansen Tromsoe Skjerree Oscar Sverderup Hio Winston N. G Eighth Wilkesboro BR. A. Coughton Congress

Normannia to Call at Cherbourg On New York Voyage

The Manburg Nachrichten reports the Hamburg American steamer Normannia sailing from Hamburg to New York will stop at Cherbourg France to take on bars valued at £240 000 or about $120 000, destined for New York houses.

Berlin Manburg Nachrichten Normannia Hamburg-American Line New York Cherhours France

Death in a dwelling in Hinésville two children perished

Special wire report from Hinésville details a fatal dwelling incident. Mrs. Aquait and her five children are mentioned as victims, with unclear names due to OCR errors. The event appears to involve a house tragedy with multiple deaths, prompting a police or local inquiry.

Hinésville Out Mig Aquait Willow Brunel

State Capital News Amended Charter and Bonds Approved

San Antonio company charter increased capital stock to 200000. Port Worth railroad paid passenger tax. County valuations updated for Falls, Stonewall, Castro, Collin, Young, Uvalde. Denton county courts bonds approved. Texas League set meeting in Houston, Austin representation noted. Governor Culherson schedule listed. Bryan shifts itinerary in New York state seeking wider speeches.

San Antonio Company Leslie Waggoner Guin Lie Mie Waatns Colorado Metsinley Pavenis aSeeckin Palltle Carlisle Mhexeli Port Worth Noyranher Arkynetie Save Antonio Port Collin County Young County Uvalde County Attorney General Denton County Texas League Houston Austin Br. Staith Joe Barbiseh Culherson Athens Pittsburg Ythy

NORTHE CAROLINA CAMPAIGN Nominated Prohibition Ticket

Special wire reports Greensboro convention nominating a full slate for state offices. Republicans began the state campaign in Trendersonville with a speech by Senator Pritcham. Revival meetings and camp events noted in Georgetown and nearby areas amid campaign activity.

Northe Carolina Raleigh N. C Greensboro Trendersonville Pritcham

Tobacco storage boosts market hopes for lighter crop

The piece reports on tobacco crop prospects and storage effects, noting larger unharvested reserves and potential yield strength. It cites estimates of acres sown, anticipated output, and shifting demand, with export and wrapper leaf details and market implications for prices and taxes.

Killed This Friend Sends Shocking Hunting Death

A 14 year old, son of Tohn C Slack, was shot in the head and killed while hunting blackbird with two others near Shield's station outside Pittsburg. The accident was ruled the cause. Young Williams, son of the late Halsey Williams of the Viral National Bank, is involved. Nearby, the Seventh Congressional District Democratic convention in Jackson, Mississippi adjourned until Monday after a deadlock on ballots. Five candidates remain in the race.

Dittsburg Sauies Slack Tohn C. Slack Fidelity Title and Trust Company Haisey Williams Shield's Young Williams Halsey Williams Hank Pittsburg

Law's Delay Causes Lynching at Rosetta Station

A mob hangs two Black men at Rosetta Station following a February killing, claiming law delays and aggravated circumstances as the motive. Governor Morton insists he will not seek re election amid party unity talks. New shops open at Sauisbury as Southern Railway unveils its largest facilities. Drought worsens crop losses across the state, with 40 to 60 percent declines reported in many parishes.

Gloster Miles Megroes Rosetta Station

Republicans' Plans to Shape International Policy After Election

A Cincinnati dispatch reports special letters from Senators Sherman, Lodge, Thurston, and Grosvenor outlining Republican aims after the election. They discuss supporting international bimetallism, diplomatic reform, and a presidential commission to align values among major financial nations, with calls for a conference and executive action.

Cincinnati Cinecial Sheraman, Ledge Thurston Ger. CE Grosvenor Congresstuitn Tartholidt Sherman Lode Tharsten Grosvener Congress Dhe Prestient

Bold plot discovery shocks Tanglers dispatch from Tanglers

Special writer reports a violent plot unearthed near Movroceay with casualties. Officials say a broad conspiracy influenced by Mail Abdel hovered over the region. Authorities seized several suspects while investigations continue in the provincial capital amid rising public alarm.

Duel Ends in Death on Colonel West’s Plantation

Special wire from Savannah reports two men, Morgan and Page, fatally shot after a quarrel on Colonel West’s Florida plantation near Fort Ford. Both drew revolvers and exchanged shots, with Page dying instantly and Morgan dying shortly after from a gunshot wound.

Savannah Valdosta Morgan Page Fungut Colonel West Florida Vue Puoge

Sheriff attaches $6387 against Atlanta Journal for Nicoll ads

A special wire from Sumtay Light reports the sheriff seized $6387 from the Atlanta Journal company of Atlanta Georgia in favor of Charles Nicoll. Nicoll collected the advertising for a noted special edition and says he paid the company $1200 in full under a contract that was transferred to him. The Journal company refused to publish the advertisements for the special edition. The attachment was served on the agent of the paper here.

New York Atlanta Journal Company Atlanta Charles Nicoll Journal Company

Jackson youth released after embezzlement arrest in New Orleans

August Thomas, a member of the Vatman Thomas firm, returned to Jackson and faced a hearing before Justice Fitzgerald. The case stemmed from an embezzlement charge in New Orleans. Prosecution did not appear, and Thomas was released.

Jackson, Miss August Thomas New Orleans Vatman Thomas Jackson

Death Visits Beeville in Two Local Notices

Beeville Texas August 22 Mrs Jennie wife of R H Inde died at 7 last night age 30 She leaves three little children and relatives at Largarto her old home pallbearers were started for Largarto for interment Rev H W Harrie a Baptist minister died of consumption last night Mr Sorris family have made many friends in Beeville since coming here last fall

Beeville Tex Jennie R. H.inde Hinde Lagarto Largarto H.W. Tlarrie Sorris

A Strong Speinley Convert

Special wire reports from Baltimore Aug 22 that Ansi B Gordon state senator and Virginia Democratic committee member says he will back Melinley. He cites Melinley’s stance against corruption and his appeal to urban interests while opposing factions cling to old loyalties and policies.

Morton Albany Republian Saxton Mortor Hies Light Baltimore Ansi B. Gordon Athehalemat State Democratic Committee of Virginia Melinley

Balloon voyage hints at Franz Josef Land reach

Special wire reports from a balloon expedition describe weather tests, stable ballast, and daily meteorological observations. They claim accurate mapping near Spitzbergen and possible Franz Josef Land extension beyond known coastlines, with plans to proceed north by the 25th under Lieutenant Payer.

Vekholm Sneeden Andree Ly Afton Wain Baloon Spitzbergen Josef Sound Liontenant Payer Las Franz Josef Lad Vranz Josef Land

Southern Republican Nome INED

By Special Wire Aug 22 Republican nominee J I Yellowby a Madison county planter will canvass Seventh district. The president commutes to life sentence for Robert Boutwell murder Texas. Mickmin Freenvtn spared from hanging. Young Amanda Douglass, 2, dies by self inflected gunshot after quarrel. Starving farmers: Lincoln parish families rely on bread and water as crops ruined by breath.

Tighe Jackson J. I. Yellowby Madison County Goyress Washington Hio Harrison Robert T. Boutwell Texas Mickminn Freenvtn McMinnville Vonn Amanda Douglass Indy Herve Dociy Trusten Lincoln Parish

Bryan Chaldenges M Kingry in political tensions and visits

A fragmented report outlines Bryan's engagements with the Democratic party, visits to Winnignok Lodge and Santi Cena Lodge, and a tense scene in Upper Red Hook. It notes invitations, discussions about equal office seeking, and a controversial debate plan amid unrest as twenty lawmakers died months earlier.

Sinulay Eight Red Hook HiMott Daurureh Madisott Sroncice Kel Merok Atay Soday Uhyuiua Jiies Caime Tae Santi Cena Lode Catskills Otis Bryan Will Syusefe Iveli Sarivdiy Wind Wilkont Evan Dywit Ie Femhay Aniston

Seveny five men displaced in Shun shop closures

Cleveland report notes seventy five workers lose jobs as a string of shop closures hits Shun and adjacent areas. Jose oversees tools and inventory amid the upheaval, with total losses estimated around 50000 dollars.

Sueelat Cleveland Jose Shun C. HL

Parla Arrives as Boxers Ready to Fight Bayman

New York reports Lobiltzsim inons arrived aboard the Parla this morning. His health is excellent and he says he is ready to fight Bayman, aside from opponents already met. Corbett urges building a reputation, saying his foes must earn it.

New York Lobiltzsim

McCall comments on policy payments and silver standard

In a special dispatch from Sunday Light, President McCall of the N.V. Tite Insurance Co. refutes circulating circulars about policy payouts. He states policies would be paid in United States dollars, regardless of a silver standard debate, and emphasizes user clarity to policyholders amid political questions.

Ins, Co Matthews John A. McCall New York Tife Inter BivAt United States Tls Mites Sf As Slirup T 8 Halnaly Ava Hoke Smitit Washington Sraith Attar Ubeis Lion Nis

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