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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1899

Page

4

Weather Dictates Harsh Texas Winter Conditions

Anotidr LIZZAMD reports sleet at Fort Worth as well as frigid temperatures. Weather notes say sleet blankets northern Texas, with cattle losses minimized only where shelter exists. Reports from Robin Midsen and G. Sh. Wetlstn corroborate unusually cold weather, with several snow events this winter in some regions.

Fort Worth Golder Tex Texas SH. Wetlstn Kansas City Robin Midsen Colingwworth County

Election Postponed for Voting Tax Measure in New Orleans

A New Orleans dispatch reports the March 2 election on a speed tax will be delayed. The law requires a petition call published thirty days before voting, and the petition has not yet been published. Campaign managers have not fixed a new date, but it may occur between April 1 and 16.

New Grlegas Phose

Tragic Infant Found Dead Near Bastrop Farm

A four mile west of Daetrap on Williams farm, an infant about two years old was found dead early morning. The report notes possible exposure in night fog but details are limited. Local authorities are investigating the death.

Bastrop Robert Rou Nad Wilt Daetrap Wilwwilliams

Alice Auberlou Dies After Short Illness

New York February 4 Alice Auberlou a noted comedienne and burlesque artist died of pneumonia today after a brief sharp illness. The death was reported in Sunday light wire service.

Alich Awibregn Wire New York Alice Auberlou Netdoge

British ship Earl of Dalhousie voyages swift coast to coast

The Earl of Dalhousie capt Thorp son completed a fast journey from Taconi to Cone Town in eighty four days, part of a friendly race among three ships Darl of Dayhousie Orberhore and Ajanta. The Atlanta wrecked after nearing Oregon coast, crew perished. Orberhore and Ajanta suffer damage and illness.

Nes York Atlanta Oregon Coast

Alimony Case Denied by Judge Green in Rosa Michael Suit

Thirty seventh District Court heard bearing motions in Rosa Michael versus Leopold Michael alimony denial. Defendant testified of poverty and lodging arrangements. Earlier petitions included Jajumetion grant in A M Matthews et al. v Interstate Building and Loan. State ex rel Ostrom v City of San Antonio mandamus discussed. Others: Michalski v Michalski, Floyd McGown v Oppermann, and a county school superintendent election mandamus postponed to Saturday.

Wueigels Green DR. Green Joseph Michalski Alex Michalski Sia Floyd McGown R. Oppermann Spain

United States minister speaks on Philippine question in Siam

The United States minister to Siam, Hon. Join Terrort, addressed a large audience in Hong Kong on the Philippine question. He argued that the condition of the islands had been greatly exaggerated to defeat ratification of the treaty of peace with Spain.

Legpuie Gong Kong Hong Kong United States Siam Philppine

War Rumors Shake Britain and France in Tense Crisis

Fevered reports claim France plans invasion of England while Britain mobilizes fleet and army. Secret advices alarm London as French minister’s remarks spark calls for swift action. Royal Navy readies ships and gunnery drills amid war talk and public concern.

London Briteh War Office France Mane Brian Aecuses of Sayin England Fromee

Will Holdin Arrested After Galveston Shooting

Special Wire reports in Galveston Texas that Will Holdin, a Black man, was arrested on murder charges after a confrontation that left one man with three gunshot wounds. Desdreter, a Mexican man, was detained as a witness. A gunman later fired at a negro resort on Strand injuring John Hatley and causing others to flee.

Galveston Texas Will Holdin Hoffin Desdreter Sealy Hospital John’ Hatley

Bankruptcies Tied to Comanche and Weatherford Merchants

Speelat in Simany Fort Worth Texas February 41 bankruptcy filings reveal debts for M W Fleatag Co and G T Morrow over eighty thousand dollars, J J Green trading 94. assets none above exemptions. Names Chester J Heart G A Chilton R A Parker among listed creditors and debtors from Comanche and Weatherford general merchants.

Fort Worth Tex Fed J. J. Green M. W. Fleatag Co Telve G. T. Morrow Beemen-St. Clair Co G. A. Chilton Mavintes Comanche Chester J. Heart Clebarnes R. A. Parker Weatheford

THE LATH TRAGEDY INQUEST SUMMARY

Coroner Shad presided over the inquest into the death of Robt A Marx with no new evidence offered yesterday. Testimony already taken on Saturday’s issue remains the only record, no verdict yet. The Bennett inquest was not opened and continues tomorrow. Tennett’s funeral is set for 4 PM at 617 Jackson Street with Anadarke tribe I O Rednieo fraternal involvement.

Robt. A. Marx Shad John T. Bennett Tennett Jackson Street Rednieo

New orange species may be hardy seedless fruit

Washington Tech 4 H Weber and Swhigle, special agents of the division of vegetable physiology, report ongoing experiments to create a hardy seedless orange. The cross fertilization method aims to produce a fruit that can grow in Canada, with delicate stages remaining and Japanese trifoliate orange hybrids under study. If successful, the orange could have a easily peeled skin and seedless quality.

Washington Tech Weber W.T. Swhigle Perth Canada Wong Wich

White supremacist notices terrorize Texas town

A special wire report from Bondapy Light describes Park, Texas, where residents awoke to white racist postings warning colored residents to leave or face consequences. Similar threats appeared at local stores in nearby communities, with white citizens pressuring Black residents. News also notes chaos in nearby towns and a separate item about Chaotic Whitlow presenting triplets.

Ong Thorn Coti Tonmnuattica Whitlow Roxton Wis Ms Wife

Mayor Gotten Nominated for City Corner Seat

Telegraphic dispatches from Waslington report the president nominates Mayer Gotten for the corner seat of New Orlearts city government. The news arrives amid political tension as the mayoral race heats up.

Cotindit New Orlerts Waslington Mayer Gotten

Legal ruling on damages for USS Maine cable incident

Attorney General Griggs rules the telegraph company cannot claim damages for the Athabasca or Assuna cable cut by Admiral Dewey. The government refuses payment on neutral property in enemy territory. same rule applies to the French Case company for cable cuts in the West Indies.

Sumiay Fight Washington Pep Attormer Griggs Aalera Telegraph Company Admairal Dewey Elas Holda Cavse Company West Indies

Slot machine crackdown sparks arrests in Fort Worth

Fort Worth reports a war on slot machines with one arrest on ten charges after information filed by County Attorney Squayne. A rededicated effort targets gambling devices as authorities act to curb illegal machines and related activity.

Fort. Worth Tex Tarrant County Squayne

Freezing Weather Arrives in Hempte Texas

A light drizzle turned to sleet as a cold front moved through Hempte, Texas, pushing temperatures below freezing today and causing icy conditions across the area.

Hempte Tex

National Academy Appropriation Bill Tabled for Collation

The National Military Academy appropriation was reported to the House and taken for collation today. The bill carries a total of 8,001,817 dollars.

Washington National Military Academy

Miles Eagan Case Stirs Army Cadence of Dismissal

Report details President's plan to dismiss General Miles Eagan from the army, suspend subsistence pay, and block promotion. Cabinet discussions indicate a formal inquiry may precede dismissal, with Colonel Weston to run subsistence affairs until retirement and a parallel to Brigadier General Léon’s prior appointment.

Washington Bel Obaa Eagan Qadinz Ayith Genet Mites Alger Anel Selig Mckinley Melos Eliaet Tiwan Thc Miles Dave 113S Genentl Ragan Wader Weston Bagon Gener Léon Swain

Deaths and funerals in local city area

Obituary notices report the death of Ray Imond at 24 months from influenza and pneumonia with a funeral set at 3 PM from the residence and burial at GW cemetery. Miss Emma Van Duerson, 86, dies after a week with pneumonia. remains to be shipped to Palestine. Funeral of fehony Garza held at home and San Fernando Cathedral with Rev. Walker Stunez officiating. pallbearers named B W Tynan, Thomas L Convey, John M McMroy, Henry Phelps, Albert Y Truth, George Marin.

Ray Imond Erippe Pnemu Emma, van Duerson East Pimirn Street R. D. Trucroem G. B. Dilley Palestine J. Burnett & Go Fehony ‘Garza Silver Avenue San Fernando Cathedral Walker Stunez W. Tynan Thos. L. Convey John M. McMroy Ilenry Phelps Albert Y. Truth George Marin

Naval Board to Probe Admirals Suupson and Solley

The Herald from Washington reports Secretary Tang has formed a naval board in Nevis to review actions of Admirals Suupson and Solley during the war with Spain. Members include A. D. Byans, H. Gaylor, Trent W. Stare, and Bustya Wart. Secretary Long expects the board’s report to support the president’s view and work may continue for several days.

Syecelaliavire New York Washington Senate Suupson Solley Tang Naval Nevis Spain On. A. D. Byans Towa

British steamship Inchulva cleared for export from New Orleans

In New Orleans, the British steamship Inchulva was cleared yesterday carrying 250,000 bushels of corn and sacks. The day saw 492,614 bushels of grain exported to Lantburg, Tiavana, and Copenhagen. The steamer Gudaunted was cleared for Kobe and Yokohama with 6008 bales of cotton and phosphate.

Orleins Inchulva Lantburg Tiavana Copenhagen Aleamslig Kove Yokohama Japan

First Woman to Be Executed in State

Brooklyn condemned inmate Mrs. Madha Pines notified she will be executed in the ultraviolent centre during the last week in May. She wept upon receiving the news and would be the first female to die in the state.

New York He Swarden SingSing Mra Madha Pines Brooklyn Mawel

Admiral Dewey aide arrives in San Francisco amid health rumors

Captain Walter AteLenn, senior aide to Admiral Dewey, reaches San Francisco on the Bloomship Cooptie Admiral Dewey. He notes ongoing unrest limits leave and stresses the strain of service, citing a prior liver disease resurfacing in the Philippines climate.

Bpecal Ban Francisco Cal Walter AteLenn Admiral Dewey San Francisco Philippines

Prominent Cocking Promoter Tl. A Mai Honored in San Antonio

Tl A Mai, a leading promoter and trainer in cocking, organized large mains with up to 80 to 40 cooks per side and drew bets in the thousands each night. He showcased bouts across Texas towns like Luling and Gonzales and drew cockers from Arkansas, Georgia, and even Mexico, where his games were highly sought after.

Tl. A. Mai Atte Arkarsna See Georgia San Amonio Luling Austin Gonzales Texas Republic of Mexico Mexico

Fence construction halted on city railway reserve east of Sherman

The Southern Pacific Railway Company began erecting a fence on its new purchase in the city railway reserve east of Sherman and Duval streets. Buglocer’s Assistant W W Campbell protested, citing monument marks on German Street indicating the fence location. The fence would have spanned about 1400 feet, nearly closing the street, and a proper line survey will be recorded.

Southern Pactic Railway Company Sherman Duval Street W. W. Campbell Guerman

Southern cotton finance plan sparks round kaling venture

A reform era financial scheme promotes relief for planters in the southern cotton trade. Merchants and farmers would access low interest loans through a new financial group, aiming to boost cotton production and stabilize markets. Officials, including S. Searles and others, anticipate cheaper money and potential market momentum, with visits planned to New Orleans.

Negro Soldiers Refuse to Pay for Meals on Levee Incident

An unauthorised clash erupted when soldiers of color demanded meal service at a Chinaman’s stall near the Suiset depot. The dispute escalated as a pistol was drawn and a blow struck, with the Chinese owner claiming he paid no money and urging witnesses to intervene. Police later pursued the assailants as they fled, leaving the scene in disarray.

Suiset Tenth Cavalry Igie Ami Neil John Jerry Bryant Zoe Tia Grub

Junior Department Outing and Meetings

The Junior department boys visited Hseale No 6 for a cross court stroll with Mr Kay. They had a woods dinner, burnt a bush, played games and took part in scrambles, returning tired but declaring it one of their best times. The roots association opens today 2 to 6 pm with Mr Johnston speaking at 3 about The Guide and Men’s Tally at 4 on The Great Coming Event.

Kay N. W.johnston

Local political meetings held in several venues last night

Meetings occurred in Muth's garden and at Aramas and South Forestrecia corner. Two Callaghan gatherings followed, a white folks' meeting at Piahecy's saloon on North 2nockberry rear and a colored meeting at Zungberg's store on Atutin street.

Muth Aramas South Forestrecia Piahecy's Zungberg Etora Atutin

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