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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1899
Page
2
An area of barometric pressure and old air persists over Missouri valley regions. Temperatures are eight degrees below zero in Northern areas. Compared with Friday, the temperature is lower in the north and south. Weather conditions remain unsettled with varying winds across districts. Allens Burll, Observer.
Light Rays Pelix Piratch and John Schuh host a masquerade at Schuh's hall on Josephine street tonight free for friends. The notice lists services and contacts, plus ads for rooms, fare, and local businesses.
The article describes priests and bishops hosting mass at St John s Orphan Asylum and Our Lady of the Lake as part of Christmas rituals. It notes midnight mass for the Circumcision and Christmas Octave with special permissions from Rome. It mentions Pope Leo XI and the opening of the Holy Year with New Year s Day masses at standard hours.
A researcher from the city has completed a model of the Mississippi flood plane from Hed-river mouth to Mexico Gulf illustrating Lake Lorgne area plans. He asserts the plan could widen the river bed and alter the river, potentially affecting New Orleans railroads and investments. The model was shown to Congress during recess.
The article reports contradictory official claims from the Navy about the cruiser Montgomery and its movements off the coast, with speculation that the department aimed to conceal motives. It notes discussions of coal stations on the African coast to safeguard U.S. navy routes, referencing stations at St. Vincent, Cape Verde, Hernando, and St. Paul de Lascano, and mentions a broader posturing toward potential canal closures. Also a local item: a hushin mask ball planned by the Probshrin Singing Society for January 15 with prizes for best groups and costumes, plus a brief advertisement for Piclard Mouldings by Ziegler & Ziegler.
An old time dealer promotes a weekly specials flyer with heavy discounting. The ad lists picture frames vine motifs and various tools at deep cuts, including bottle brushes, wire goods, towel rollers, wood stews, matches, soap, and hardware. It touts Keen Kutter items at low prices and references a specific storefront at 226-5 Houdoy St. in San Antonio.
Captain George L Stebrecht receives brief telegram about the death of his son Ged L Stebrecht Jr. amid uncertainty if he was killed in a mine or during work. The Fortunes mining firm employees discuss possible causes and whether remains will be moved for reburial. Also notes a New Year reception at the YWCA in San Antonio with plans for a young men’s welcome, a concert, and refreshments.
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