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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1898

Page

7

Monterey Budget Finds Birthday Party for Reyes Highlight

In Monterey on August 24 readers note the forty-eighth birthday of General Bernardo Reyes celebrated with decorations in green white and red and night lights. Military bands played for a large crowd on the plaza and at the city hall. Other items include social dances, local arrivals, hotel occupancy, and business visitors from Laredo Saltillo and New York. The city advances projects including a new telephone system and a paved Salcado route ahead of commemorative events.

Monterey Bernardo Reyes Xeagoxe Plaza Muorber Jules A. Teandle Topo Chica Orrin Civica John Cass Birs Mamie Gildings Wheatly Conception el Gro Zacatecas JP. Arthur Laredo Texas Saltillo A. E. Spolin Carples Christ Saltille Elys Q. A. Rose Yopd Chico Springs Mexican National Railroad J. N. Galbraith Jules ‘A. Randie Topo Chico Emil Bysteree Pirit Diaz Bernardoe Reyes Salcado J. C. Middleton Vhce London England John Hatfield Mexico The Mutual Life Insurance Co New York Marcos Christi Mrr W. B. Ryan Mexican National Railway Chicago A. E. Spahn Corpus Christi B. W. Bourne Birmingham Edmund

Encroachment Found on Alley Near Mason Street

Street commissioner and mayor report a man built a stable in the alley planned for opening near Mason Street Government Hill. Several lines encroached on the alley. owners consent to relocate to allow opening once city engineer grants permission.

Mason Street Government Hill Ines

Revenue Stamp Clash Delays Wedding Quip Echoes

A guest at the ceremony stirred controversy with a remark about delaying the wedding, prompting a reply from Miss Cayenne and a curious reference to a revenue stamp, as reported by Washington Star in an early morning edition.

Miss Cayenne Alamp Washington Star

The Battle of Hampton Roads Told by a Confederate Soldier

A Confederate veteran recounts the clash of the Merrimac and the Monitor near Newport News and Fortress Monroe. He details the ironclad duel with the Minnesota, the explosive sinking of the Congress, and the Monitor’s maneuvers, ending with postbattle notes and local society items.

Virginia Fortress Mouroy Newport News Grimes’ Point Pigs Point Hofilar's Creek Bayou Nansemond River James Nansemond Rivers Hampton Coads Monros Willoughby’s Point Chesapeake Bay Rip Raps Monroe Congress Cumberland Mewport News Newport Lews Jaines River Che: Peak Bay Alere Norfolk Pig's Point Craney Island Sewalls Point Elizabeth River Gosport Navy Yard Portemouli Fortress Monroe Patrick Henry Jamestown James River Merriame Virginius Armatrong Wileh Shin Ag Fred Merrimac Minnesota Roanoke Minnesota A

Ladies Auxiliary Forms Amid Railway Brotherhood

An obscure notice notes the Ladies auxiliary forming within a railway trade group during a night gathering at a modest shed, signaling organization by women connected to the Brotherhood of Railway Technicians.

Brotherhood ‘of Raihway Moely

Brown captain Wright assaults reporter in public street

A violent incident occurred on West Commerce Street near the California Coffee house when Martin Wright, captain of the Browns, attacked Light reporter Mose Bach after a remark about a previous game report. Wright’s two teammates stood by as blows were exchanged in a disorderly scene prompted by newspaper coverage of a San Pedro park baseball game.

Martin Wright Light Dhe Weiter Red Ww Negebach Wright West Commerce Street California San Pedrco Park Government Hill Rede West End Crowns Brownsis Browns Reds Bve Frank Younk Ferdinand San‘Uelien Mosebach Mosey Moseback Young Santleben

No clear modern headline from cryptic historical text

Fragmentary note recounts political figures and local concerns with references to Connor Carter Dilwood and a town treasurer. Mentions gambling, church members, and a family on Cheetout street amid a described 1-11-40 game and attempts to hide need.

Connor Mr. Connor George Wiseacre Carter Cai Thomas Jargon Galt Creek Cheetout Street

Appropriated Piml's Thunder in Local Rhetoric

In a Weekly Advance excerpt, Justice Phil Shook is portrayed as a wartime figure who raised a recruiting office, wore a Cuban button, and sent gifts to volunteers at Camp Mabry. The piece mocks postwar temper with a flag motif and declares that peace shifts credit away from Sir Philip, accusing Grit of appropriation.

PIML Lown Phil Shook Anit Dickey Olster Camp Mabry Laas Sir Philip

Air therapy feature in new hospital building

The facility includes a large room designed for patients with lung diseases to breathe artificially salted air as part of its therapeutic features.

Mr Asbury Peppers Speech in Sunday Light

Asbury Peppers comments on returning to first principles in a fictional exchange. A medical student hoarder and Adventisa In the Sunday Light are referenced in a garbled dialogue about throwing stores and tiling material, with uncertain quotations and misread names.

Asbury Peppers

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