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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1897

Page

5

The New Hostelry Opens With Modern Conveniences

The Slite Thotet has opened a three story modern hotel at the corner of Munthe and Soledad streets. Built of stone with electric lighting and sewer system, it offers guest rooms with private interiors, a ground floor Wife Bar, dining rooms, and ample parlors. Proprietors Messrs John Lottahinin and Pal Bergeron are prominent local figures backing the venture as a rival in the region.

Slite Thotet Cortier Munthe Plas Ani Soledad Street Osaine Jas Mothers Tew Guy Eue Citerion Messra Joli Lottahinin Pal Bergeron John Url Reither

GHEAT BARGAINS VAUL WAGNEL AQ Tivuston street and IT Alamo Plax

Buyers encounter a garbled early advertisement listing a wide range of items for sale. The readable portions mention wagons, carriages, velocipedes, iron items, furniture, tables, and various household goods with prices or counts interspersed, reflecting a crowded sale catalog. Strong entities include locations and item types, though many words are unreadable.

Vaul Wagnel Tivuston Alamo Plax Drelas Aing Dell Rockers Nita Iron Banks Toad Suliier Wwe Cate Alygie Amlinms Aamy Téppealtict Aly Rifles Dougy Vasc Othee Priteles

Pianos and Musical Goods Tighten Sales Practices

A wary notice warns buyers about shoddy consignments and smooth talking agents in piano and musical instrument sales. It condemns unreliable dealers, touts Thos Gagan & Bro and allies in Carver Thunston, Navarra streets, as trusted sellers of reliable instruments with honest terms and easy payments, criticizing aggressive spread of misleading promises.

Pine Baye Bruypra United States Gacgan & Bro Carver Thunston & Navarra

Louisiana Democrats Seared Without Merit Cause

Washington reports say Robert S. Willison once a New Orleans internal revenue agent is linked to a payroll and customs inquiries. Captain Wimberly and Chairman Merwig are not confirming details as officials deny substantive changes in appointments. Louisiana politics remain unsettled as the president's recommendations await Senate action and hundreds of post office appointments linger unresolved.

Washington, D. C Robert S. Willisons New Orleans Rlog Sugay Suade Nove Cree Captain Wimberly Merwig Williams Wimberly Ohio Philadelphia Tefernal Revenue Department Spe Ely Slistitest Foundation Srl Whirberly Nano Senate Louisiena Wignells Oxas Fresdman Alate Central

Beet shipment travels from Hilo to northern markets

A cargo of over 500 cattle, described as in prime condition, is tipped from a point to St Lena by a beet dealer. The note highlights a growing food business for northern markets in Hilo, with substantial investments and shipments to Se Lanis, Chicago, and Cincinnati as farmers gather cattle for sale in Mississippi and Alabama.

Spichtl Snday Light Mertitan St. Lena Hilo Mississippia Alabama

Galveston San Antonio High School Foot Ball Result

In Galveston on Sunday December 14 San Antonio defeated Galveston 9 to 6 in a football game. Earlier, the High School team beat Texas Military Academy 6 to 0. A forthcoming game between West Texas Military Academy and San Antonio is expected to be forfeited to San Antonio.

Galveston Wexag San Antonio San Anionio Vexas Military Academy Tetas Westexis Military Academy

Tragic Accidental Shooting Near Corinth

A young man eight miles north of Corinth, Mississippi, accidentally discharged a pistol today. He pressed the hammer on the muzzle to test if it was loaded and died instantly.

Sanday Light Covith Benton North Corinth

Ouster Controversy Over Postmaster Sees Standstill

In Modice Ma on December 1 the Democratic postmaster resistance to a Republican successor keeps Col. Hanter in office. He refuses to vacate until legally removed, and the exact law remains unclear as the matter heads to the Senate for settlement.

Modice Col Hanter Ibis Senate

Pension Reforms Debate Acknowledges Soldier Claims

Private Toh Mien of Mississippi, famed wit from the House, keeps Congress in session with talks on pension reform. He criticizes bone-ston... ing? and advocates for reforms favoring veterans. The commissioner’s recommendations are supported, while proposed measures affecting young widows are questioned as unworthy.

Laght Wasington D. G Toh Mien Mississippi Han Commissioner of Pensions Pwana Almple

Pension debate and laughter in the House chamber

The report notes Congressman Allen mocking pension legislation and the pension system. It describes a scene where the House committee on pensions and lobbyists gathered, with John Evins and others listening as discussions on pensions for widows and orphans unfolded amid humor and contentious commentary.

Allen Iaumor Houns Chamber John Evins

Dingley Bill Aims for Self Sustaining Tariff Revenue

Secretary Lowell notes the Dingley bill fails to yield expected revenue due to lower import volumes than anticipated. He cites New York port receipts of about 1 million dollars for the month and predicts a pickup in January and February as imports increase, keeping government funds near sustaining levels through spring.

Suniay Wastington D. C BSL Bnt Lrowell T Fsuey Dingley New York Mont

Commission named to study yellow fever in Cuba and Gulf coast

Governor McLaurin appoints a commission to proceed to Cuba and nearby ports to conduct a clinical study of yellow fever in the islands and in Havana Matanzas and other Cuban harbors, with authority to observe conditions along the Mississippi coast and Gulf of Mexico, reporting results to the state.

Misa McLaurit Ling Chysielang Hunts Countis Ifavana Matunens Paris Vestola Imarid Af Ivalih

Varsity Gridiron Thriller Ends With Texas Triumph

In a fiercely contested Dallas clash, the University of Texas defeats Dallas in a hot game noted for a late surge and injuries. Final score cited as 18 to 40 with the Dallas team hampered by penalties and substitutions while Texas fans celebrate a dramatic finish.

Austin Wes Der Dallas Footban University of Texas Dallas Boys Dallas Boal Dallas Tenn Edlges Danas

Execution of two Black murderers in Abbeville fairground

On a crowd packed day in Abbeville Wenry county the two Black murderers Glover and Fields were executed after public lectures and religious mockery. The drop fell at 12 40 and nine teen minutes later both men died. Spectators numbered around five thousand as authorities reported the brutal scene and reports described a warned, orderly crowd.

Marie Pleasant Saday Light Bieningham Dee Dim Glover Bam Fields Nowon Fair Yand Abbeville Wenry County Roth Rel Londsvill Travas Pelvate Grover Uli Fields

Immigration column urges ten year ban on foreign labor

Special wire from Vernon Institute notes the Ohio Federation of Ta bor committee examined influx of Jordan labor and recommended Congress be asked to exclude foreign labor for ten years in an early report dated December 11.

Ohio Federation of Tabor Joralan Congress

Obscure 19th Century Dance Event At Mission

An oval dance occurred at Mission last night with Mr and Mrs Worms Telly as hosts. The Beer Drivers and Stablemen's union secretary planned a reception for about sixty couples. Attendees reportedly enjoyed a fine wine and attributed success to well chosen company and timing.

Sant Stablemen Mission

Race Day Notes From Mare Ms Kaehage Meeting

Historic race card details from Mare Ms Kaehage event, listing horses like Burke Jey House Gist and Lat Wor with results and placings. Bout of confusion in OCR text aside, mentions Norfelk and Cotton near top positions, plus several named horses, jockeys, and finish orders across multiple heats.

Kaehage Bookies Burke Morton Cotton Willy Bay Coley Hat Hird Dicky Norfolk Cronk Moley Lomimy Vacker Lay Taha Baker Anamay Noley Tatbor Jin Phba Phba Wire. Quieter Mie Taek Dart Burney Theo Triste IU Nannie Tays Pow Fforn An Phror Furlong Ine Cotton Billy Roy Tun Coley Vulcan Uannigii Toniny Ticker Ritty Hide—Sig Chen Campbell Gray Loy Velsie Jack Wart Ue Dinky

Local notes and incidents from Austin and surrounding Texas

News briefs from Austin Dec 11 report aldermen elected and arrests of two cigar group members. A court hearing is set for Monday as part of a preliminary examination. Also noted are a wedding between Joe Orville Corwin and Dell White, and assorted local social updates. In Cuba, a major battle is anticipated as insurgents plan a strong move against Havana with Spanish forces marching from Navana led by Gen Parredo and Cols Senor Cimilejos. The piece mentions Cuban leaders Iradriguez and Delgado encamped near La Tovisa, with about 1000 troops, Hotchkiss cannons, and favorable terrain for Spain.

Teeleiai Austin Tex John J. McCall Sats Iuto Tittle Annette Tip Joe Orville Corwin Dell White Cuba Sanday Light New York Navana Parredo Colaos Senor Cimilejos Mevana Mayia Iradriguez Cawiliy Cubs Tuan Delgado Aml Iafael de Cardenas la Tovisa Avisit le Metin Muay del Rio Tle

District Court Proceedings Highlight Clinton Case Details

District court sessions featured numerous cases including dismissals in juried matters and divorces. Notable items involve Adams v. B, Johnson Co. firms in debt and mortgage foreclosures, and Anderson v. Anderson for divorce, with several docket adjustments and settlements noted among civil actions and injunctions.

Kiiney Bates Clifford SUNS Saale F. Osteo San Antonis San Antonio Phuintitt Murphy Gantine Licehese MeKown Elond Feo Tiley Judgient Corphikatie Mellbron Charles FL Stevens Yguuela Stevens Qahauilf Wek Culleresar Guillen Daruetgos Tlt Liaerfond Aleanoy Clintord Piahii Paintit Siti Matlon Wisense Collows Pyga & Schmeltzer Co Joxtyh Veltnavin Sng D, Sullivan & Co Alle Mc-Coy Et al George Anderson Igabeth Ann Anderson Goonman & Uteltter Wiles

United Confederate Veterans Reunion Program Details

The MIF state reunion schedule lists events on Dec 15 and 16 with marching routes from headquarters on Porner Sole and Torsten streets to Main Plaza, speeches by Mayor Berio Callazian and Sydney Jrmnsten, afternoon business sessions, a memorial address by Norman Kittrell, Governor Culberson and Judge J Te Capito, instrumental selections, and a supper for all veterans.

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