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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1900
Page
2
Police report burglars were captured near Arsenal Ridge after breaking into a warehouse. The thieves fled with items including coins and other valuables, prompting a chase that ended with arrests and ongoing investigations. Victims notified authorities and local witnesses provided descriptions.
The report details Jack Oconnor Sves's injuries from a derailment near Corpus Christi involving the Brotherhood of Railway Fate men, with multiple body parts affected including a partially paralyzed left leg and total loss of vision in the right eye. The accident occurred when a storefront collapse blocked a street after a train derailment in the city.
Frings Raley sues Beaky and Bone in the Witty-sevell district court for removal of about 160 acres of land along Heletes Creek near north of San Antonio. Suit seeks to recover title and land interests in the West Texas district filing details.
The report notes a celebration organized by the general in charge of the Mesieun To depeiches event, with meetings about reworks and music. It mentions Teof Carl Tsek and Sociedad la Uslop Taxus, mentions various names and positions, and references malaria recovery efforts for Hermann Kenappy and Ernest Glhbud addressing saloon water issues.
Fragmented text references Antonians and Uncle Sam counts, mentions supervisor Haney and voting during a Washington session. Content is garbled with many misread words, limiting clear facts about dates, places, or outcomes.
Turndown council members discussed plans for street repairs and labor day events. An earlier postponement led to a brief open meeting, with Lamorrow and other officials noted. The agenda ends with the month and a plan to reconvene a week later to finalize indexing.
The report details the death of Cyorge Alverson in the city after a sudden collapse during an incident tied to a wine theft. Police and bystanders reacted as the coroner’s inquiry and local authorities took statements, noting Alverson’s long presence in town and his recognizable appearance. The piece mentions his prior arrest for drunken behavior and describes his typical attire and demeanor, while noting ongoing municipal responses.
The Weather Bureau notes Sep temper atures and rainfall from Siam wkutonia records via Major Aspen Buell observer. It records a record warmest day, a coldest growth period, and monthly precipitation peaks in 1895 and 1803 with notable dates in September. Observed winds from the south, high temperatures around 78 degrees, and rainfall totals including 17 inches in September 1800 are cited, alongside building permit notices for utility work in several streets.
An injury occurred when a brakeman fell amid freight activity at Colton Yard. The incident involved a jockeying of railcars and a damaged toe. Crews secured the scene and initiated standard accident procedures.
The item survey reports 459 bales of cotton sold near Wille and notes local fear and civic unrest over public safety amid a steel bridge project near Corsicana. It also records a fatality in San Antonio, a pistol murder case in Dallas, and rain-related flood concerns, with various town officials planning measures for protection and economic impact on Gonzales and surrounding counties.
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