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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1898

Page

4

Tesla's Discoveries Stir New York Scientific Circles

Reports from New York claim Nikola Tesla has unveiled two major inventions linked to wireless telegraphy. A first submarine torpedo craft would be steered by a single wire and could operate beneath the sea, while a second invention aims to transmit electrical power instantly across distances, potentially reshaping naval warfare and the Paris Exposition's machinery.

New York Nikola Teele Tesla Pew Pracasse Gravi Shina Elie Hols Findlers Miles Navily Wade Jess Singara

Queer Dining Room in Buffalo Engine Dining Car

A novelty dinner in Buffalo, North Carolina featured a low pressure steam cylinder from a Chicago pumping engine as the dining room. Guests included H Kase, G B Bartlett, Florence Bartlett, and D W Lanagan. The six foot stroke engine delivered 30 million gallons in four hours, with massive cylinders and flywheels, while the menu offered 12 courses in a striking setting.

Buffalo N. C Chicago Waterworks Sperintendents H. Kase Lee Erie Company G. B. Bartlett Florence Bartlett D. We. Lanagan Chicago Fourteenth Street

Lipton Challenges New York Yacht Club for America Cup

Sir Thomas Lipton, a famed self-made magnate, renews his bid for the America Cup with Lipton, Limited forming a large rail and tea empire. The Slamrode, designed by W Fife, will contest the best of five starting October next year, as Lipton’s expansive ventures and finance records draw public interest and scrutiny.

Thomas Lipton Lis Tims of Liptoo New York Yacht Club Miniy Mn W. Fife Herreshoft Thomas’ Fe Sir Thomas America Chicago United States Spain Cha Thoms National Bank of Scotland Lipton, Limited Messrs Rothschild Harings Upton Anterita

Maverick Hotel crowd in city Christmas week

Austin and Rockville figures mingle at the Maverick while Belfast and Belfast area guests arrive, with Braver from Philadelphia and Connelly from San Marcos at hotels. Local social notes include Christmas shopping at Maverick, Virginia visitor Mrs Godavin, and Nashvillian traveler Mrs Mouserrate.

A. Oauroughis Austin St Tae. Goome C. Clement Rockille Moe Maverick Jon G. Ward Belfast Treland Menger Alies TS Horne Conbte Point Thorber UT. Braver Colleaius Philadelphia Ibe Maverick B. G. Connelly San Marens Southern Hotel Guasin Stafford Columbus Texas Olonel Polk Port Worth Walger Th. Tsar Rew Oriedns Sid Menae NS. Rasm.a. A Bason San Amitenig Mos A. Ogle Jolim Wiest Sourhcilie Inday Hey Nashvilly Herman Deuermanan Pete Henn Poledant Batve Medina City Auvtonie

Comedy at Tile Garden Daytime and Night Shows

The Punch Robertson comedy company drew large audiences with matinee and evening performances. A double bill featured A Rough Diamond and A Horrible Mistake, with Captain Dan of the Fifty-Biess! in the night show. Tonight The French Chevalier and a light ballet are listed. New players were welcomed, noted as capable and versatile. Weather forecast calls for fair to Tuesday with brisk winds. Macon news notes President McKinley arrived at 9:30 this morning.

Punch Robertson Comedy Company Captain Dan Robertson Company

French fortify Tahiti amid Pacific tensions

Reports from steamers arriving here indicate French forces are actively fortifying Tahiti, the main island of the Society group, strengthening control over Pianice. The disclosure signals growing strategic efforts in the central Pacific amid ongoing tensions.

Anekramd Tahiti Society Group Pianice

Christmas Grisling and the Christmas Station of Peace

An reflective Christmas meditation on the journey of life as a series of stations. It contrasts childhood joy with adult duties, suggests true charity lies in Christian love beyond outward acts, and ends with a plea for renewed peace and good will as we travel through each station.

Christwins Christmas Tuliman Cailillec Santa Claus Womler Stadion Christias

Passage Speaks of Peace and Remembered Loved Ones

The text laments missed opportunities and urges faithful use of years for noble ends. It speaks of death as a crossing to a brighter realm and comforts mourners, describing loved ones as resting in the river of life and awaiting the boatman’s landfall. A. O. U. W. meeting notes and officers’ election are recorded.

Clini Laura B,c

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