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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1899
Page
1
A 19th century telegraph and telephone ad touts devices and costs including a Scott's press and a Brown folder with high hourly speeds. It also notes must-have convenience for business and home use, urging readers to consider a near negligible cost. The item features a separate cable from Ladysmith describing military actions, including Long Tom and river engagements, with reports of Boer forces and British movements.
Estate of Antonio and Hertenelo Florea minors transfer to T H Vanderann in a lot on South Flores Street. Mary and William Sehardt sell to A Goldbeck on Montana Street. Henry Hoelling sells to Cael Wopp a large tract from the Antonio Perez original survey. Mittle and H G Scriviner to Henr and Elizabeth Ryder Taylor a lot on Broad Avenue. TH and B A Oberwetter by deed to H B Gray blocks 23 24 in West End. J Lloyd to John Crecewell a cemetery lot at Alamo Lodge. Mary Kor receives a lot on Nevada Street. Frederick transfers near Menquite and Sherman with love and affection consideration.
Bexar County tax records show 1898-99 ad valorem and occupation taxes with totals of 292656.52 and 60,166.78 respectively along with redemption, back taxes, and costs. The report notes a 431,774.53 increase over the prior year and cites new penalties for unpaid taxes and county attorney action. Public sales to satisfy delinquent taxes shift from courthouse sales to attorney sales.
An Episcopal church program drew a full audience on a Wednesday evening with a sequence of dramatic and musical acts performed by local students and young members. Highlights included solos, a vocal duet, and various skits featuring named performers like Miss Marjorie De Leueds, Miss Judith Joyce, and Miss Katie Bolton.
From Alamo Erekeraga Wires the cotton market held well as de moralization concerns faded after reports of Generally Buller's defeat in the Transvaal. Liverpool eased slightly though losses there were offset by weaker yesterday. Spalls unchanged with Selno 7,000 bales noted.
December 24 Palestine Texas court hears witness J P Weeks recounting the Humphreys lynching. He details mob organization led by Jonathon Peterson, the taking of the Humphreys from home, and the tying of ropes to the tree as the victims dangled. Weeks admits initial false testimony and says he faced pressure but now tells the truth.
A Kansas City suit seeks four million dollars for land donated by original owners for public use along the Missouri river. The land, once reserved for steamboat and public purposes, is now occupied by rails, warehouses, and elevators amid railroad development. Forty five plaintiffs and sixty defendants appear in the case claiming the land was diverted from its intended purpose and should revert to them.
In the United States court TJ Rcwald of Itall county is charged with violating postal laws after cutting a stamp from a stamped envelope and pasting it on a postage card. Witnesses show the stamp was cancelled. the defendant claims it was not. The jury found him guilty and recommended mercy.
Senator Sullivan Wildever introduces a controversial canal bill seeking absolute U S control including fort rights in wartime to guard the canal. It merges Hepburn and Caftray concepts, omits Morgan objections, claims cost savings of about 40 million, and has Senate support expected. Senate confers with Caftray and Morgan. Also notes Arbiter Verein officers elected in San Antonio with plans to sell current property for a new hall.
The St Louis Postoffice announces expanded holiday staffing with doubled clerks and extra carriers during the season. Substitutes will assist carriers in delivery districts, and night and Sunday hours will be covered to handle packages and answer postal rate questions.
A New Orleans Sunday Light special reports that Boer General Joubert did not command Confederate regiments or serve under General Lee in Virginia. Louisiana adjutant general records show no officer named Joubert in Confederate service, contradicting widespread claims.
In Washington a stormy committee meeting showed a report likely to be adopted by a large margin. The Quays ousting faces a decisive committee vote amid tense proceedings. In Kentucky a feud in Clay County escalates with a killing Friday night amid reported Griffin involvement.
A newspaper report states Bryan declined a Nebraska Senate offer amid speculation Eastern Democrats urged him to accept. It notes Bryan’s aim to remain free from official duties during the upcoming campaign, while friends pressured him to support Allen or Hitchock.
Special to the Sunday Light reports the Mississippi state board of health pressing quarantine measures at Ship Island and Gulf stations as fears mount over the Oriental plague spreading from Santos to New Orleans. Officials, including Harrison county health officer and Dilox city leaders, urge strict Dry Tortugas treatment and vessel bans, while Surgeon General Wyman and other authorities weigh response amid historical context of plague outbreaks.
Fragmentary text discusses ships entering from plague zones and quarantine procedures. Mentions Stabilo line and Dry Tortugas, national guard, and an unspecified meeting. References Bennetys and potential post-entry restrictions without clear dates or complete context.
In El Paso a judge will hear closing arguments Tuesday after defendants presented all evidence in the Elephent Butt dam case. Stakeholders from Colorado New Mexico and Texas seek Rio Grande control to enable a cross border dam at El Paso with national interest rising. Fort Worth's Union Station celebrates a public open week with a parade bathhouse and speeches drawing about 280 attendees.
In Waco December 1f-Cvent many people filled the courtroom to hear Dr. Jenkins charged with murder and abortion. The morning testimony focused on expert opinions arguing death resulted from an operation to remove a fetus, while the defense contends the child was already dead and needed removal.
Special report from St Laws dated December 16 notes a man circling the courthouse dome in snowfall to repair a broken rope on the dome. Topmast access will be required for repairs and dome measurements continue as authorities plan structural changes. D Gallens, a professional climber, will perform the feat.
A Utica meeting discussed recovering 1500 dollars in penalties from Armour & Co of Chicago for alleged unlawful release of cleomargartha. No entries showed shipments from Armour & Co in 1893 to 1896. Judge Brave stated way bills must have been filed away. next gathering set for January 16 in Utica.
New Orleans December 16 The Times Democrat reports a false interview about Col Hood claiming Africa service. A telegram from New York spread rumors of Boer War duty. Hood declares no truth to African claims and says he remains at Columbia School of Mines with support for England.
Police report two men attempted a hold up at the corner of Crockett and Bonham streets near Wilmington and Yost. The well-dressed man at the scene allegedly prepared to defend against the attack, but the plan failed and no further developments were reported.
A long telegraphic report from Washington describes Chicago losing the bid to host the 1900 Republican National Convention. Philadelphia gains support in the South, while Chicago faced fundraising and political pushback, with the administration adopting a cautious “hands off” stance and a conference at the White House weighing the fate of a proposed resolution.
Washington reports concern over substandard beet seed shipped to the United States. Officials note German French and Austrian seeds fed to growers produce poorer results. The sixteenth annual station report of 1893 shows many varieties tested. better outcomes from German seeds are highlighted. The mix of seeds risks the domestic sugar beet industry as it grows.
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