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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1898
Page
7
Weather should not deter shoppers Renwa and others, as Seng Lrob at 823 and 325 East Houston Street advertises a comfortable store with polite attentive clerks. The notice invites customers to visit for a variety of goods and emphasizes store comfort and helpful service.
Special wire reports Austin, Texas, end of December, with a spate of nightly street robberies. Footpads have held sway for a week, at least twenty people robbed at various hours, some relieved of possessions as early as eight o'clock in the evening and others near six in the morning. Police pursue a single, dangerous assailant described as a foreign or unknown man with a flared cap.
Rem Kioloassx exited his Champlon salon moving from No 1165 Galan Street to No 306 Dolorosa Street opposing Southern weles and will welcome all his friends in its usual hearty manner where ney eal.
Special wire reports says the War Department limits its guidance to General Shatter since the Sanlingo campaign ended. Shatter leads the eastern department from New York while General Merritt is due to relieve him in a few days. Debates over Shatter's future command and rewards surface.
Madis ne This Mind reports Governor Leedy leaning toward issuing a call on Monday to avoid an extra legislative session. The Populist caucus unity backs proposed measures to cut freight and Pullman rates, establish state stockyards and insurance, and permit municipal ownership of utilities. Some items are unlikely to pass this session but freight and Pullman rate cuts are expected to become law without delay.
In Waco Texas on December 17 V Smith was arrested after allegedly trying to influence juror W B McGuire in the A B Chomas murder case sentencing. Smith faced contempt charges, posted bond, and was ordered to show cause why he should not be punished. A note reading For God a hold out for my friend if possible was allegedly passed during juror deliberations.
A passenger train from Tavedo ran four hours late after an engine breakdown. San Antonio crews assembled a replacement train, while J Ty Durham and Conductor Charles Haans from Saltillo and Galveston respectively were guests at the SE Times hotel. Officials announced withdrawal of the San Antonio robbers trade tactic, with impact on region trade, and a mayoral speech schedule was noted alongside a local evangelist gathering promising lively men’s meetings and musical performances.
A San Antonio article under an Austin date features a tale about a highwayman robbery near Twenty Ninth and Nueces streets. The piece contrasts official accounts, includes local civic notes from Galveston and Houston, and mentions weather causing colds and Sunday school concerns.
Fragmentary notes describe church members urged to reflect on faith and commitment. It mentions Sunday school scholars and teachers being heeded by a father figure, with three families noted as self. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event or outcome.
Sheriff and constable focus on defendants including Magers of a variety theater and the proprietor of several beer saloons on Fast street. Cases against Ande Green’s criminal docket call Monin as judges note venues violate law. officials plan visits and court reports. The city moves to reform with dancing banned after performances and women barred from the audience. alcohol sales restricted near theaters.
Amusealents presented a musical comedy at the Grand Opera House last night in a fair sized crowd. Punch Robertson led the cast as the innkeeper wife with strong stage presence while Frank Fahey played the innkeeper and Ed Oakley, a San Antonio favorite, appeared in a key comic role.
Fragmentary notes report the death of a local resident, with scattered names and places. The text references a Mr Lee tay hing Loc que WM, and mentions preparations by Sealay schools for a proper Christmas observance amid a week of community activity and weather interruptions.
At a Crescent Social club gathering held Friday night at 216 W Wallita street Charlie H Bosshard hosted the meeting. Officers for the ensuing term were elected including President Charles U W Bosshard Vice President Paul F Mucler Second vice president Geo Conring Secretary Scudder Wines Treasurer Herman Caluibach Club reporter Geo Couring and committee members Nikiy Wantelocken John Wharton and Geo Conring. The next meeting is set for January 6 at 318 Gardensfeet the group will host a December 28 banquet.
After a two day session the Bexar county board of examiners closed their labors yesterday afternoon. Only three applicants stood before the board Miss Nellie Gluman Miss Adaline B Roemer and Miss Macy E Cologne all were grate
In the talrhy seventh Tyistriet court yesterday Judge Green called several defendants in disorderly house cases and warned he would remove them from the bench. He set a Monday deadline to close the hearings and urged action against those found carrying.
The guard praised Tady Lenore as the tenor star after a strong performance by all cast members. The company achieved a successful comedy and will announce remaining week dates with popular pricing.
In Caldwell County and nearby areas a busy week includes a public music event at Forum Hall led by the Lising orchestra to celebrate the engagement of Miss Leila Anna Chieti and Mr. Robert Stith Spragins in San Marcos, with miscellaneous local updates on health, attendance, and social visits. The January board meeting is slated for February, while a mortuary notice reports the death of Amanda Porree and a child Alba Cain.
News from San Antonio reports M Robinson, Cleveland Baseball Club vice president, arrived Friday with his wife to register at the Menger and plan spring training sites. They aim to train in Rockport and Hot Springs Ark, with potential St Louis ties and relocation possibilities clarified in letters from the club.
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