National Prison Association Meeting Proposes Reform
In Indianapolis the National Prison Association meets to discuss crime trends and a sweeping reform agenda. The committee urges harsher punishments, speedy trials, reduced appeals, ending juries, and broader social reforms including education, immigration limits, and criminal rehabilitation. Some proposals are impractical but aim to curb crime and elevate morals. A separate item notes a forged money order arrest in Victoria Texas involving Wesley Pierre, colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudludapolis
Austin
National Prison . Association
Indicunapolis
Ind
Cottonseed Oil Protest Moves Through New Orleans
In New Orleans the cottonseed oil industry faces a price collapse after a 25 percent drop over 30 days. Oil producers convened to plan remedies and possible protest measures, including a memorial to the state secretary opposing a proposed French tariff increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
New Orleans
France
Assi
Death and scandal shadow a New Orleans composer visit
William Franko, a New Orleans composer and orchestra leader, visited Woodlawn cemetery to lay flowers on his wife’s grave, the daughter of Jacob Ruppert. He learned her body was moved from the receiving wall to Peter Meyer’s mausoleum, amid family opposition to the marriage and a rumor of an unauthorized cremation attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Willam Franko
New Orleans
Woodlawn Cemetery
Jacob Ruppert
Rupperts
Peanko
Peter Meyer
Meyer
Richard Croker
Franko
Ian
Races Begin Season as Racing Opens in New Orleans
New Orleans on December 4 marks the opening of the 1897-98 racing season with Speeks wire report noting the start of events today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New Orleans Mint to Close and Shift to Assay Office
Washington hints the New Orleans mint will discontinue operations within thirty days as treasury officials expect no further coinage. Secretary Gage and Mint Director Preston favor closing the mint, citing insufficient gold bullion inflow to sustain it, and propose an assay office in New Orleans handling Central American gold imports. About seventy-five workers may lose jobs, with minimal staff to run an assay setup and oversee properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Washington
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Gage
Preston
Mexico
Guatemala
Orleana
Short Session Forecast by Speaker Reed
Special wire dispatch reports Speaker Reed believes the approaching session will be a do nothing session. He aims to cut it short and return home quickly leaving financial and other disputed measures unresolved. His indicated plan reflects guidance from his leaders and potential constraints beyond his control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Congress
Washington, D. C
Concrees
House
Watson Invited to Address Georgia Senate on Finance
The Georgia Senate unanimously invites Hon Thomas E Watson of Thomson Ga to address the general assembly on finance next Monday night at 6 o clock or another suitable time. The move, led by Senator Keup, follows discussions amid local political tensions and hopes to present a Populist view on finances. Mr Watson is seen as the right person to discuss the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Senate
Thomas E. Watson
General Assembly
Keup
House
von Eurting
Lhomson
Dunwoody
Yancey Garter
Watson
Mr. Watson
Expected Promotion Speech Wire to Sunday Light
In New Orleans on December 4 word spread through railroad circles that Fred L. Decker, chief clerk in the Southern Pacific general passenger department, is expected to be appointed assistant general passenger agent. The potential promotion is described as well earned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Fred L. Decker
Southern Pacific Company
Revival and social notes from Gonzales County
Revival sermons begin next Sunday at the Baptist church led by Rev. L. Lamkin with evangelist San Antonio Coward in attendance. The K. C. club planned a Friday reception as an opening social. Mr. W. G. Barnhill and Miss Lessie Davis wed at the bride’s parents’ home in Gonzales at two o’clock yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonatles
Percy Jones
Alabam
Milam Jones
Bremen
Tey
Mys
Fred Laurents Aurrived
Waelder
Lexington
Fred Muthais
Guadelupe County
Reiport
Copati
Baptist Church
Lamkin
W. G. Barnhill
Misa Liessie Davis
Gonzatea
Mississippi cotton s sIP ped and shipped to port
A Mississippi cotton cargo is shipped from Perry, Marion, Smith and Covington to the Gulf and Ship Island railway, then transferred to a company steamer at a Mississippi sea port. About 2500 bales were compressed at Lat=tiesburg before loading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Mississippi
Perry
Marion
Smith
Covington
Lattiesburg
Gulf and Ship Island
Beeville Brief Mentions W. Litton Return
Beeville Texas December 4 news notes W Litton returned that week from Wyalde on duties connected with his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeville
Tex
Wyalde
Local Notables and Community Updates From Brenn am
A series of short notes details various local matters. Sinton residents plan to move families from Florida, a Catholic church service is canceled due to the rector’s absence, Bishop Verdanger’s dedication at Sinton is noted, and court actions involve Wiley Parker with a $500 bond. President Stone of Gum Wyie re National Bank plans a Sunday trip to Brennant with family. An Ayud cat specimen is sent to the Cincinnati Zoo, and horses are reported stolen. Heman the well known cat returns from the Indian Territory. Henry Linney visits Papoiate bearing impressions of a cold shop whip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinton
Florida
Verdanger
Wiley Parker
Jack Tuesday
District Court
Stone
Gum Wyierevil National Bank
Brennant
Mam. Stone
T. Moston
Live Oak County
Cincinnati
Elliot
Clare
Heman
Little Rock
Ark
Henry Linney
Papoiate
I Cuesday
Farewell Statement as McKinley Heads to Washington
Lanioa Ohio reports December 4. President McKinley leaves for Washington after Dr Phillips informs him his mother will not regain consciousness. He intends to be ready to open Congress on Monday amid anger and urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanioa
Ohio
Phillips
McWinley
AY Ashington
Coe
Visible supply of cotton shows weekly increase in world totals
New Orleans dispatch reports Secretary Hester noting the world's visible cotton supply rose by 259,879 bales in the past week, with American totals up 626 bales versus last year. The week’s total reaches 8,705,405 bales, against 8,245,626 last year, while all other kinds total 209,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Hester
Married in California Emilie Marquard weds Chas Boesmueller
Miss Emilie Marquard daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Marquard of this city was married last evening to Mr Chas Boesmueller a prominent businessman of Los Angeles California News reached the young lady's parents and she will receive many congratulations from friends in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilie Marquard
Brrs
J. C., Marquard
Los Angeles
California
Mirind
Chas. Boesmueller
Man Arrested for Killing Local Shopkeeper's Spaniel
William Green yesterday arrested Robert Fields on the charge of killing Rudolph Hoefling's spaniel. Fields, walking by Hoefling's market at Soledad and West Houston, drew a knife and stabbed the dog after seeing it. The dog died in the back yard. Hoefling grieves the loss of his pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
Wm. Green
Robert Fields
Rudolph Hoefling
Fields
Mr. Hoefling
Soledad
West Houston
Postmaster Feud Over Mobile Office Remains In Flux
In Mobile Alabama on December 4 a dispute erupts as P I Barker Republican claims the post office occupying the role while Rapier’s attorneys contest removal. Inspector Tate notes the legal point is novel to him as Rapier’s commission expires in 1898 and Barker’s appointment awaits Senate confirmation. Rapier continues at the desk awaiting the next move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Aln
Barker
Rapler
Tate
Rapier
Pires
Harker
Meliiley
Tapedor Tate
Denevil Gary
Larker
Senate
Traplan
San Antonio Race Meet Auction Plans Noted
Auction plans for the upcoming race meeting in San Antonio progress smoothly with horses arriving soon. Mayor Callaghan to auction private boxes on opening day, promising a gala society event with elite attendance and strong turnouts from society patrons at the Menger Hotel rotunda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Society
San Antonio
Callaghan
Chicago
New A
Texas
Menger Hotel
Thorn don Will Sittion The Incomplete Writ
Fragmentary OCR notes the will of the named capitatiats obscured by unreadable text. The item hints at a probate issue and a disputed testament with unclear beneficiaries and dates. Further legible sources needed to identify parties and outcomes.
Thornton Will Case Tests Courts Water Tightness
A local will contest involving the late Thornton, a leading banker and financier, draws public attention. The case highlights the exacting drafting and the question of whether the will truly reflects the testator’s lifetime accumulation and stated wishes.
Dineding Permits Listed For Several Properties
Permits issued or noted include Wesche at 1803 North Pine Street Ward 6 with a condition to dwell ling, cost 150 dollars. Keempkau at 240 Medina Street Ward 8 with 21 dollars. Goodrich at 405 West Tehuson Street Ward 7 for a stable with RAO designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tl, Wesche
North Pine Street
WB. Keempkau
Medina Street
L. Lt. Goodrich
West Tehuson Street
Rao
Births Reported and Sale Notice Include Addresses
Births announced: November 16 a girl born to J T Tong and wife at 402 Denver Loweynard. December 3 a girl born to Mr and Mrs McClellan at 233 San Saha sl. An advertisement offers a complete act of remediation services at cobnee Wyoming and da attveots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Tong
Denver Loweynard
Wyoming
The Me M. Roetn Assignment Records Filed In County Clerk Office
The inventory of assets and liabilities of Angigace L. Dreyfuns in the Mf. Rhein assignment was filed yesterday. Assets total $15 309.91 and liabilities $12 DGHAG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mf. Rhein
Beetho ven Solon Pyroler staged by local Maenerchor
Local talent in Beetho ven performs Solon Pyroler tonight for the Maenerchor dramatic section to boost the group's bid for the Saengerfest in Galveston next month. The entertainment promises a semi professional show superior to rival Ritzy events in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galventon
Remarkable showing for Mrs Blair in pharmacy board exam
Mrs Blair wife of East Commerce street druggist Dr H A Blair passed the pharmacy board exam of the 48th judicial district with a score in the nineties the highest in the city for any applicant. She is the only woman to appear before the board and is praised by members while Dr Blair is granted authority to place M D on his autograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeasie Blait
Genta
East Commerce
H. A
Board of Pharmacy
48Th Judicial District
Thas
Blair
Tilait
M.D
Also Mentioned on This Page
Victoria
jSpecial
Sunday Light
Gonzales County
Bee County
DONY
Maya’ Callaghan
Tilden
Ben
TN Phornton
Wien
Sangas
M. Roetn
Sonething Extra
Jessie Blair
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!