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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1898
Page
2
A garbled 19th century page lists names, campaigns, and local political chatter from Bexar County. It mentions candidates, campaign promises, tax deadlines, and civic projects, with scattered notes on editors, elections, and public interest topics reflective of a bustling political environment.
The act creates a uniform federal bankruptcy system operative August. It defines insolvency by a debtor's insufficientable property after offsets, abolishes old assignees, and replaces them with trustees and referees. It details who may file, eligibility for involuntary bankruptcy, and exemptions including taxes and fraud judgments. It also outlines fees, trustee commissions, and procedures pending Supreme Court rules.
The page discusses campaign fundraising tactics, voter diversity, and public issues such as pejorative conduct, candy safety, and infrastructure. It notes proposed inspectors, candidate Surber entering the race, and Slayden’s stance on free silver, reflecting local political tensions and reformist discourse.
King portrays the looming clash as US rule nears in Santiago with blacks in the majority and distrust of white leadership. He notes educated Cubans favor U S annexation or protectorate, while blacks threaten stability. further, he sketches Cuban soldiers, land neglect, and a fragile peace under evolving authority.
The city demands ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 1917 be paid by July 31, 1898, with ten percent penalty after due date. It also urges sanitation measures, sidewalk and tree upkeep, stand cleanliness for vendors, and fines for violations. Health official BE. Hadra announces enforcement.
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