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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1896
Page
4
A man helped a dying victim at the Soledad Street courthouse as armed assailants bound and robbed him inside the building. Reporters say several men were involved, prevented entry, and left the scene without police notice amid secrecy about the incident.
The congregation of Southifiack Ferry Street Methodist church will meet tomorrow night to organize a quarterly conference Presiding Bl. fer W. J. Barsett of Austin will preside The conference is organized by Bishop N. X. Ninde who was in the city last week reviewing the church’s work since its organization Rev Wmn Smith pastor leaves for Fort Worth to attend the Texan M. B. conference on the 10th Rev Swith aims to be re appointed to this charge for the coming conference year
A December 30 event at Bellhorco bul invites all city children to enter dolls in a contest with prizes for prettiest doll bride, best national character, infant, best negro, best paper doll, and best original doll idea. Illustrious visitors such as Mrs. Cleveland and Queen Victoria are named, and Santa Claus may deliver many dolls. Further prize details to follow.
Adolph Meyer a young blacksmith on South Alamo street nearly died Friday night from a cut on his hand while sharpening a razor. He ignored the wound, but it opened in sleep and bled heavily. A physician came early yesterday morning and warned his condition could have been fatal within an hour.
Last Thursday afternoon telegraph operators sent a cable to Thurgiu Switzerland at 89c per word for 300 words. Friday afternoon Melockae received a reply noting rapid transmission and an approximate 25 mile per fee tally, reflecting swift op eration and international messaging costs.
The notice outlines an upcoming electrical option for a town power project in Round Rock Texas. Details are incomplete but indicate a special wire report and timing for implementation. Residents are advised to watch for further official announcements.
The piece discusses courtesy from Mexicans to foreigners, noting that while Mexicans may flatter, they still offer warm hospitality to English speakers. It contrasts attitudes toward Americans, recalls historical tensions, and reflects on lingering memories of past defeats in 1849, suggesting time will soften old grievances.
A dramatic program at Beethoven hall featured four sketches titled The Songa of the Muelclana The Widder's Return Act and Work and The Servants Re venge. Performers included Mrs Madich Mrs Perelda Miss Mueller Pereld Stomering Messrs Rass Rolte Moeller Nagel Hrner Doehaert McAllister Solin wirth Clemene and Claus. The event ended with a ball and drew a large attendance.
County Judge grants August H. Teck temporary letters of administration in the estate of Edward Alex Teak deceased. Bond fixed at $100. Personal property valued at $100 and real estate valued at $0.
The Blairs' drug store features a warm homelike room scene with a glowing coal fire and electric light for a cozy Christmas window. A telegram signed Santa Clare informs children the patron saint will visit next week, as Dr. Blair and wife again stage festive displays. Other merchants plan similar windows next week.
Thomas H. Kingsley, traveling passenger agent for Louisville & Nashville, returned to Dallas after a San Antonio visit. He whispered that the Ellen N has inaugurated a daily Nine of Pullman vestibuled buffet coaches to Washington via the Southern Pacific.
A fire in a house on Dakota Street in Gol damaged no one and caused limited risk. The blaze began in the kitchen and was extinguished before any damage occurred, with occupant George Reynolds unharmed.
Alderman Hoefling filed charges against Assistant City Auditor Sauer after a dispute over information on sewer work in the auditor’s records. Hoefling says Sauer refused access and used sharp language before Hoefling wrote formal charges against him.
A sensational tale from Bexar county jail details Dick Tenefy and Johannes Krug linked to a seduction case. Krug, a German civil engineer, and Lydia Provincal, a waitress, faced marriage as a potential motive while Krug denied wedlock and claimed intent to marry. Local sheriffs pursued legal action as the couple’s plans unraveled amid travel from Houston to Galveston and San Antonio.
The Dominion government barred entry of the Figaro and other French journals. The National Council of Women led by Lady Aberdeen had urged keeping immoral literature and pictures out of the country, asserting a state stance.
Menominee Michigan reports say water in the Menominee River is falling and warmer weather is softening the ice. A passage through the ice jam is anticipated, signaling that further damage danger may be over.
Raleigh readers on Dec 5 report a bid to lease the Atlantic and North Carolina Railway to a syndicate for forty years. Republicans sought an injunction to block the lease. After argument, a judge extended the restraining order, and the lease was deemed not to proceed.
In Attala Mississippi Emma Monroe editor of the Attala Beacon cowhided A Cather editor of the Attala Herald on the street. The Beacon had run an article asserting juveniles should be sent to reform school. Cather replied that some adults belong in the reform school and hinted at Monroe's father’s embezzlement past. The ensuing confrontation caused a stir as bystanders watched the aftermath.
A Galveston survey finds harbor depth at mean low tide of 25 feet with a channel 2644 feet wide. Plans for the Skuta Foe passenger depot and office building are complete and submitted by President Ripley for approval, with work to start soon. In court, Mary Almeras sues the Odd Fellows lodge for 75 dollars, claiming the deceased husband’s benefit, while the lodge contends the last rites were refused. The priest declines to testify about a confidential marker and the jury awards a verdict for the plaintiff.
A motion for a new trial in the Burt murder case was overruled this afternoon in the Fifth District Court in Austin Texas. Dee Hurts Monon Ovaer ruled against the defense seeking remedy.
The Talented Scholiy delivered a superb lecture last night at the University on "Iluogary After 7,000 Years" to a large audience in Austin. The assembly ball followed, with a well fed crowd and all attendees enjoying the evening. the professor is described as entertaining and the event well received by those present.
The Austin Poultry and Stock association held a meeting at Hotel Surge with most members present. A committee was formed to oversee building 200 standard size coops for the poultry show scheduled for January 19th to 22nd. Four new members were admitted.
The Governor's Guard plans a public gathering in San Antonio on the 18th inst. Capt. Reverdinu leads the committee, with 40 men assigned to supervise the common area. The event titled Storm log of the Alamo is expected to draw a large crowd as Bel knap Rides arrange a reception.
Henry Wilson, a violently insane colored man, escaped from the asylum yesterday and is at large in the city. Police are on the lookout and believe he may have fled to avoid capture, posing a potential danger.
Mary Washington, described as a colored member of the delicate quality, was found in a frenzied state from morphine in Austin on December 5. Officer Falwell escorted her to the police station where she raved in a cell about her baby, her cries audible at a distance until she was gagged to quiet her.
A quarrel at a county dance in San Augustine Texas led to violence as Bob Berry shot at Whitehead and Eugene Wall intervened. Wall then shot Berry through the heart, killing him instantly, after Berry fired three times without effect.
Tondon Dec 5 The Antwerp laborers show willingness to strike in solidarity with the Hamburg workers. The London dock mens union executive committee urged Antwerp to stay at work and aid Hamburg with funds rather than join a sympathetic strike.
A letter from Santa Clara dated earlier reports Chas B. Line, once of this place, now a Cuban army lieutenant, detailing losses of sugar and tobacco plantations destroyed by Spaniards. He cites Lane with 50 Texas cowboys, eight killed in engagements, and notes limited gains for Cabed forces amid ongoing conflict.
In Chicago officials of the American Spirits Manufacturers hold a meeting to propose a joint organization akin to a national board to coordinate matters affecting the Masters business and oppose hostile legislation and new taxes. Attendees discuss a closer combination but deny plans for a full pool of trade. A Washington note mentions a fraud case in Ville, Maine, under postmaster general action.
A Havana dispatch to Imparcial reports urged farming on the island to avert a possible famine. Local Havana newspapers emphasize boosting agricultural operations to secure food supply amid shortages.
The Arbuckle brothers, noted coffee roasters, announced a new sugar refining venture in Brooklyn with a 2000 barrel capacity. The plant will operate independently of the American Sugar Refining Co and will not sell sugar in barrels, aiming to supply their coffee trade.
In Frankfort Kentucky petitions signed by 1200 citizens asked Acting Governor Worthington to pardon ex State Treasurer James W Tate, known as Dick Tate. Worthington said he would consider the matter seriously and favored it in principle but made no promises before ruling.
A fire broke out this morning in the wholesale grocery store of BR H Flaspeller & Son on Tehoupitoulas near Natchez, destroying stock and building with $20,000 insurance. The blaze spread to J Morris Co wood and millwork, destroying it and stock worth $375,000. Buildings housing K & H Blom and Jacob Maas were damaged with partial stock loss. Cause is unknown.
The Navy Department orders Captain Charles D. Evans of the warship Indiana to Washington to join the National Lighthouse Board. Commander Evans’ command is reassigned to Captain H. Taylor.
Austin Cox Dewi reports the Royal Society of Good Fellows held a meeting and elected W. Eyres as ruler B. F. McKaughan instructor Geo Adams Jr counselor G A Wheasley secretary and financial secretary Ernst von Roasenberg treasurer Abe Franke prelate Ta Bawden director A A Brewers guard I W Maintry Sideneck Joop Weleese C Seen for the coming year
In Georgetown Texas December reports indicate the San Antonio to Weare line, now Taylor, will be abandoned. The change would affect morning deliveries by the Express and Statesman while the Daily Light with AP dispatches would continue afternoon reads. night mail would vary with the changes.
Special wire from Washington reports Uruguay's defense ministry says the rebel Sarabla was defeated and the revolt stamped out. The message arrives as official dispatches confirm the end of the rebellion and restored order in the region.
New York a December 5 The Rev Thomas J Lacey assistant pastor at St Luke s Episcopal Church Onion Avenue Brooklyn declines the call to Christ Church Alameda California preferring to remain in Brooklyn Raleigh Republican Daily Raleigh N C December 5 A Republican meeting organized a daily paper for the party to begin January 1 with press dispatches and a triple capital to become a permanent fixture
Biddeford and Laconia mills petition Maine legislature to raise capital stock to 2,000,000 and 2,200,000 respectively. Officials hint at braced plants in the south while claiming the funds will buy essential real estate and support operations beyond Biddeford and Saco.
Whatington December 5 the war department received advices that the successful launch today at Bath Maine of the new gunboats Newport and Vicksburg has been completed.
The bubonic plague, long deadly among Native residents, has spread to Europeans in Bombay with several fatalities reported.
Washington December 5 The President’s message to Congress running about 20 000 words will be sent to telegraph operators for transmission to all Associated Press papers next Monday morning at 1 o'clock.
Washington December 5 reports the arrival of Cantonites in the capital and indicates President McKinley will call an extra session of Congress around his inauguration, as early as January end.
Special wire reports three highwaymen waylaid merchant John Muller in Somday Light, Georgia. They pistol whipped him, took $100 cash, and escaped. Two suspects described as nervous, one white.
W. H. Odom, who won about 00 and train Friday night by J. A. Hodapeth, died Wednesday night at 10:30. A warrant for Hodapeth’s arrest charging him with murder is on file.
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