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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1900

Page

8

Municipal Ownership Seen Advancing in San Antonio

County Commissioner H B Salliway argues municipal ownership benefits the public, citing water works electric lighting and public transportation as affordable safer and better for all. He notes nationwide growth and predicts San Antonio will eventually add new electric light and water plants, urging careful rapid progress.

H. B. Salliway Thoze Nunietbel Bexar County Commissioners’ Court San Antonio

Revolting Crime and Public Lyceum Claimed by City

A confessed murder case on Fort McIntosh reservation features a 200 pound Black man alleging self defense in killing Jack Hardesty a railroad worker. The account details a stabbing clubbing and neck wound followed by a final skull fracture. The confession was written then read to witnesses and a justice of the peace before signing. The piece also promotes a Lyceum program headlined by Mr Conwell with lectures, music and performances aiming to raise funds for education and charity.

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Mosquitos Linked to Malaria in Java Study

Sunday St reports Koch in the Deutsche Medizinischer Wochenschrift on the Java malaria investigation. It confirms the theory that where mosquitos are present malaria exists, and where there are no mosquitos there is no malaria.

St . Berlin Koch Deutsche” Mediciniischer Wochenschtttt Java Holquin Holgwin Santiago Gibara Puerto Rico Guadalajara Denver Colo Batile Mexico

Brownsville Trade Push Faces Galveston San Antonio Rivalry

Merchants in Brownsville press Rockport to arrange a water excursion to Fort Brown and seek steamship service. They aim to capture regional trade after Galveston’s isolation, as island shippers back Rockport and other ports. The race hinges on who secures the first reliable service.

Galveston San Antonio Rockport Hoopes Fort Brown Grasn Brownsville Point Yeobelle

Street Work Progress Under Street Commissioner

Street Commissioner Scotia reports crews have cleared after recent rains and are shaping city streets. Crossing at Avenue C is being cut down flush and prepared for macadam, with other thoroughfares receiving similar attention.

Scotia Force Avenue C Shane

Taken Back By Dallas Resident Refused San Antonio Confusion

A resident of Dallas, previously in San Antonio and not in his right mind, was confined and later moved. the person arrived in San Antonio yesterday but was arrested by police that night and sent home.

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Harry Leos case clearbut slow trial continues

Harry Leo the jeweler faced an examining trial after a bigamy arrest. Judge Shook postponed bond and ordered officers to hold him until next Wednesday. Lea expected to race today while lawyers argued for bail. Separate dispatch notes Holguin Civilized and Guadalajara sanitarium appeal.

Harry Leo San Antono Oy Arest Tystlee Shook Distraetard Ims Ty Court Justice Slook Lea Leolanys Jan

Violent clash on Alamia plaza ends before police arrival

A scene of provoked violence occurred yesterday afternoon on Alamia plaza as a white express wagon driver tried to pass a curb. A black youth on the curb angered by the attempt was struck with a whip handle, while bystanders and a musical band added tense atmosphere until Mrs. Copper intervened to prevent escalation.

Violgnes Alamia Plaza Eer McGlanahian Alamna Plaza Lissens Gnera’ House White Mint

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