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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1896

Page

4

Delight at Reed speech as Republicans cheer in New York

Great delight spread at Republican headquarters over Reed’s address at Old Orchard Lane Wisconsin with supporters Hanna and Osborne praising the rhetoric. Amid campaign notes, Scott predicts rallying impact in Delaware Maryland Virginia and the Carolinas as party nerves tighten before Maine speaking tour.

Roch Indiana New York Republican Nationai Speaker Road Old Orchard Lane Wis Ayyan Hanna Waldorf Seerphuy Osborne Reed Chich Maine Lelalf Protestion Am Scott Reels Delaware Maryland The Virginis Carolinas Powel Claston Aaine Titan

Indiana Support for McKinley Shaped by Indiana Republicans

Republican viewpoints in Indiana push for McKinley and Hobart with Fairbanks active in the campaign. The piece notes Eastern papers misjudge Indiana as doubtful, predicting a McKinley majority, while farmers resist cheaper money and silver advocates. It mentions Democrats voting for McKinley or a third ticket and Fairbanks’ Westward campaign role. A separate financial note discusses excess bank reserves and gold imports affecting money rates, with a cautious outlook for relief.

C. XS. Fairbanks Tinilanagwits Fairbanks Major McKinley Vvoorhees United States Senate Stairbanks Indiana Tom McWinley Hobart Tadiagan Bryan Mts Alea McKinley Tor Indianapolis

Navy selects officers for Turkish cruise aboard Bancroft

The navy department has selected most officers for the Turkish cruise of the Bancroft and has ordered the men to depart on the vessel as soon as possible. The ship will proceed to Constantinople via Halifax the Azores and Gibraltar, then return if necessary.

Turkey Washington, D. C Navy Department Bancroft Constantinople Vis Halifax Azores Gibraltar Song Col

Sunday law flight in Raleigh dispatch mixes errors

A distorted Sunday wire report from Raleigh describes clashes between rail lines and express services. The Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway are said to have cut cooperation with the Southern Express Company, raising regulatory tension and potential service changes.

Raleigh Komvincon Esquiss Campanty Ts Seaboard Ate Tir Asteilie Raperdslade Weel Ter Carolina Au Qrams Seaboard Air Line Souterm Railway Southern Express Company Ter

New Orleans Boodlers Relieved In Bribery Sentences

Numa Dulaussat one of the old councilmen now serving a bribery sentence was partitioned today by Gov. Foster on pardons board recommendation. Louis Desforges another convicted council member has served in the parish prison months with his departure delayed by appeals but is now sent to the pen wearing stripes. Tatey and Caulfield, trade leaders, are serving seven years. Rumor says others may face similar penalties.

Convicis Sucelal New Orleana Nuna Dudlaussat Gog. Foster Board of Pardons Louis Desforges Connetimen Tison Brien Rouge Tatey Caulfield Iso Gentenae Nan

Evans Faces Second Primary In South Carolina Senatorial Race

In Columbia on August 29, South Carolina voters produced a large total turnout exceeding 76,000. Evans led with 38,801 while Earle had 30,983 and Duncan 8,809, signaling a second primary race on September 8 where Duncan and Earle support may bolster Earle against Evans. McSweeney won lieutenant governor, Mayfield defeated Robinson for education, and Hearbee was nom inated governor.

Evans Columbia S. C South Carolina Evang Willole Suntge Earle Lavaest Earle Duncan Eerie Vary Ulue McSweeney Mayfield Fouhies Robinson Waits Richburg Llerbee Jos J. Earle

Bryan demonstration hall for speaker falls short

Local committee in Bryan unable to secure a hall for a nominee to speak at the demonstration. Propositions to repeat the speech were declined. Superintendent halted plans to have Mr D speak in front of the high school, leaving the fate of the event unresolved.

Hiryun A. Buckeye Voledle Stemoriab Bull Heyapeth Heyapeth Fit the Oper Air In Front High School

Suicine Prom Dementla Chief Clerk Suicide

Vipury M. Cowan, chief clerk for the state treasurer, died by shooting in Raleigh. The well known Free Mason Mis mild was affected by the tragedy.

Suicine Raleigh N. Ch Vipury M. Cowan

Wrecked bank sparks criminal charges in New Orleans

Special wire reports that the recently suspended American National Bank is under investigation for law violations. Beate deut Gerdes and Caghler Gault, plus four directors, are arrested for signing false statements to the government. A clerk with 28 teller is charged with falsely certifying to a checker. Hearing set for Monday before a U S commissioner as the bank's affairs deteriorate. Depositors’ funds allegedly misused in an audacious manner.

Che Tater Avra Sumlay Llghit New Orleans Beate Deut Gerdes Caghler United States

Presidential Nomination Outlook Reported By Tribune

Special wire reports from Sunday indicate Wisconsin and New York discuss presidential nominees on the Democratic ticket. The Vermin Buckner and Vilas factions vie for looming convention control as names like Vikis and Burkey surface. preparations intensify for a large national gathering with committee meetings set for Monday at the Grau hotel.

Tudlovnpalis Tad Avene Nvisen Henate Hus Wisconsin Irige Vilas Linsthy Huckeronnd New York Vikis Burkey Drebpeda National Catamitzes oOdorh Wil Aid Grau

Powerless to Stop Telling of Innocent Blood

A fragile wartime report notes thousands killed as violent acts unfold in Constantinople and a French force retaliates, with casualties and mass graves confirmed. Police protestors address the sultan while refugees seek safety near the water, amid calls for order and caution.

Constantinople Ohare Wadais Vhs Serii

DREAD ANTON ATVEARs. Special Wire to Sunday Light

Fragmentary report from August twenty nine describes a disease outbreak near Charlotte with victims and failing efforts to contain it. Veterinarians cannot stop the illness and the governor orders urgent expert aid from the United States Bureau of Normal Industry.

Weiig Heyre Lupp Toon Charkette Laead Ur. Silman United States Bureau of Nermal Industry

Brooklyn Cruiser Sets Speed Record at Sea Trial

The Brooklyn cruiser, built by Messrs. Cramp of Philadelphia, proved the fastest naval vessel by reaching 22.1 knots during a run and averaging 21.92 knots on the return. A bonus of 350,000 was earned for the quarter knot, with additional sums possible.

Critops WI Brooklyn Moston Ing Wiaximima

Forged Notes Case Nets High‑Profile Suspect in Colombia

A box containing forged notes worth about 50000 is seized from a bank in Colombia. The owner of the consignment, German de Villa, a wealthy prominent figure, is arrested and jailed in Ambalema. The affair hints at wider sensational disclosures and anticipated revelations involving society and post offices.

New York the Herald Cubiegeau Panama Snes Susierae Jnpheathys Hiehi Social Post- Welite Sao

Market Shakeups and Hints of Shutdowns

A battered wire report notes weak market conditions and price pressure across city industries. Officials anticipate intermittent openings and sudden closings as operations face uncertainty and stalled demand.

WANTED TO BE CREMAY'ED Thy Syceiad Wife to Sunday Light

Washington reports discuss disposal of Kate Field's body and a personal friend John Bowles notes her talk of wisdom and generational duties. Moll mentions express provisions for cremation by friends or foes after death, reflecting unsettled sentiments. Berlin dispatchs describe street violence and Armenian tensions with casualties and bank bond incidents reported by officials.

Washington Kate Field John Bowles Aeecasrhl Misa Moll Tate

Local Meeting Ends In Tie Vote For City Candidacy

In Moston Massachusetts on August 20 the meeting approved a motion by a vote of 22 to 2, entering Bryani and Rowall as candidates. No action occurred in Tegarit toward the Chicagolatform.

Mltloay EE Menting Moston Mass Stuse Sted Siu Lomoovatie Conmitee Ter Bryani Rowall Tegarit Chicagolatform Ae al

Galveston Pays Tribute to Pioneering Family Leader

In a Galveston event on August 20, mourners honor Macy Valle Teetve, a longtime resident tied to St Genevieve and St Louis circles. The obituary notes her widowhood, descendants, and her husband Ephvinur McTean’s local business ties. The piece preserves era language and local names while detailing family connections and the planned steeple dedication at St Turick's.

Galveston Datas Galviston Kexas Macy Valle Layieleth Seine Terros Tletce Galveston Sin Tive SL Genevieve Valle Fnity St. Lunie St. Genevieve Merde Mililinis Whorf Company Stud Cas Company Art von Wealoe Inugin Vss Nhey Frank Utritan Davis Bure Leelee Ryeatly PTC Teers Tad He Gold and Royals Ohm Utesionarios Calvestim New Orleans Leland City Savings Bark St. Tutrlek Colonel Menard

SVIWIRG No 1 Constarseed Try Speeds Wire 10 Anny Light

The Nile Railway Commission plans a meeting to discuss transportation rates for livestock and freight across Texas and neighboring states. The agenda includes suspension of certain rates and adjustments to railroad charges on routes through Sabine Pass and Northwest Texas, Kansas, and Texas.

Wie Ruel Tstauid Amt Port Aye Denver City

PILOT LANDING IN KEY WEST AND CUBA EXPEDITIONS

In Key West on August 29, Major Roloff and Col Nunez with fourteen others landed on the south beach after a five o clock arrival from the steamer Dauntless. Roloff claims to have led three large Cuba expeditions in twelve days, with thousands of arms, millions of rounds, cannons and dynamite captured. He plans more landings but will avoid US law violations. Also noted is a Chicago business failure of George H. Taylor, a major paper broker, with liabilities of one hundred forty the sand dollars and doubtful assets.

Piby Key West Pla Roloff Col. Nunez Othar South Beach Dauntless Cuba Unt Island Loloft United States Chicago George HH Taylor

Paid in Gold at Fort Dage Bank Payroll

Special Wira reports from Fort Dage that 2508 in gold was paid to Minos Central railroad workers at the First National bank as their monthly pay. The event served as a public lesson on gold payments and was met with visible appreciation from the workers.

Fort Dage Tasug Laye Ucen Ane Weaden Minos Central Railroad First National Bank

Fragmented Message on Money Value and Future Worth

A garbled clipping discusses money value and timing, mentioning 100 cent units, a potential threat, months ahead, and a promise of future worth. Keywords include Ekerathosa, Kore, and Ley, with vague references to solid money and reception of work.

Savin Al Thrash By 1 August 24 Pot Withdrawals Rise

The report notes pot withdrawals today totaling seventy seven thousand. The reserve closed at bus 5 Sune inion, six hindeed and Minoky-Lave thengund dollars, indicating precarious liquidity and a sharp drop in available funds.

People discuss three congress candidates and American wage issues

The town talks of three candidates Noonan McRae Slayden for congress. Backers praise Noonan as American and protective, while McRae and Slayden are linked to currency, wages, and industry. Voters favor strong government, high wages, and national unity.

Congress Noounn Nannd Money Nepiblican Mek Aliver Slayign Noda- AY McRae Slayden Noonan America

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