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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1898
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered figures on total collections over months and years, referencing taxes, counties, refunds, and citizens. The text is garbled with misread numbers and incomplete phrases, lacking coherent event or named entities.
County commissioners approve January report detailing 93 prisoners in county jail at cost 60.60. district clerk reports taxes and jury fees for December 18, 1897. treasurer receipts from fines totaling 259. sheriff reports meals for jurors 70.75 with deductions. sheriff Campbell defendants in jail for theft, 20 defendants, jury fees 100. telegraph and guard conveyance expenses approved. justice of the peace report of 8 appears. credit granted for double assessment on lot improvements. sheriff Campbell accounts 42 for 23 days in court at 2 per day. multiple preliminary approvals recorded.
The city plans to deploy forces this week to lower the grade of Avenue C and Street, relaying the roadway block by block as work progresses. Engineers will monitor the process, cutting new grades and providing proper keaches for the project.
The Progress Council event at Chasen Friends hall installed officers of Fresross council of the Order of Chasen Friends. Supreme Marshal David Sanders led the ceremony with assist from William Gegizen. Attendees included many couples as the group planned a February meeting and a trip to Abb.
Special wire from New Orleans reports that the Tennelly firm of Stewart & Co., St. Louis, engaged since November to shore the crevasse at Mass a Loutre, paused work due to high water and quicksand. A 125 foot gap opened in piling, delaying completion of the $250,000 contract and drawing blame at Washington for late award and material access.
Local talent presents Ben Hur at the Grand Opera House next Tuesday and Wednesday to benefit the San Antonio Public Library. The program lists a large cast of roles from Herod to naiads and nymphs with many named performers and choruses.
Mr. Ts Wi Swade, president of an Benevolent Mutual Aids Association, ruled that sine Srv Re: hew last ed was exempt from payment for three years and the Wispey. Trade bern paying her above by the monthly sum of $10.
The Baluchs company presented Prodigal Father at the opera house with 2000 attendees, drawing praise for its lively performance. Tyliwine Melville's A Mid Voyage followed, earning strong notice for stage presence as crowds were admitted after 8:30 and seats filled. Notables from San Antonio and local figures attended, with plans announced for Ceantig in WILE and Bulls and Gears late shows.
A fire at Gav o'clock yesterday destroyed the INU PRO SLREALT BLAZE a frine horse and two Moextenn families homes. J brada Cardemis loss $250 no insurance. Casares another owner estimates $606. Bell lumberyant and warehouse fire damage about $25. A pelondus was crema in Theames. Engine No. 1 No. 4 No. 4 extinguished the flames.
The city of San Antonio is named as defendant in a river fence case. Nas Linen is not in court and must show why an interim injunction should not be issued. Petitioners seek to enjoin the city from tearing down or interfering with a fence on Market Street near the river.
Maude Campbn appeared before Justice Addigion in Palestine on a perjury charge. The hearing ended with her release as the evidence failed to sustain the accusation.
The city reports a shortage in the month of Suminty with about 50,000 dollars owed from state and county school taxes and school fund. Mayor Galaghuneiya says he will seek collection to pay the teachers as soon as possible to resolve the arrears.
The San Antonis Turn Verein hosted a children's mask ball last night with strong turnout. Supper was served at midnight and adults attended a following dance.
A fragment from an Ames administration shows President Mekhi Ley and President McKidley in a garbled exchange with unclear questions about wellbeing. The brief text hints at interoffice talk and phrases like how are you but lacks concrete action or context.
The readable fragments show mentions of political figures and parties, referencing Republicans and possible upcoming events. Names like Markemsan and Culbernon appear in garbled form, with limited clear context about offices, dates, or outcomes.
The record lists amended charter filings and railroads paying gross passenger earnings taxes for the quarter ending December 1837. It notes Velasco Terminal Railway paid $5.46, San Antonio Aransas Pass paid $310,580, and Pecos River Road paid $95. SM. corporate incorporators J. G. Smith RC Gaines and Rue Bork discuss capital increases from 1.2 million to 3 million, Rasavila Mining and Mtne Co up to 4,009,000, and other filings. The Postal Pledgeage line and related property rights are mentioned, with yacht activity and new investments noted, including Col ledorate Home and stock movements.
A sensational local dispute erupts as Stephen Grant allegedly elicits Mrs Grant from her husband William Hughes, sparking a tangled affair. The three prominent families, linked to the Lressylerian eluired, figure in a tense social scandal with accusations of cruelty and betrayal.
The Democratic central committee of Neva, Missouri, met in expert session to set county offices for the May 11 primary. They proposed a Populist alignment to nominate a presiding judge or forgo a county ticket, while Chairman Satan Cook and ex-Gov. Stone advised on statewide strategy amid a 1,800-strong Democratic presence.
Special wire reports G Ray Devere aged 11 from Arcola Illinois stricken with tobacco paralysis and now in critical condition. He was a heavy plug tobacco chewer and occasional cigarette smoker. Authorities believe the combined effects caused the serious illness prior to his collapse.
Special Wire reports in Aupiston Alabama that the United States Car Company properties including tin plants in the city and in Decatur Alabama as well as lands in Browah Cathown and Cherokee counties were sold. J A W Smith acted as special minister and Richard Reir Rodgers of New York represented the organization committee. The sale brought in 00000 with the assets now run by the Tifisia Car and Equipment Company, the reorganization's newly formed corporation.
A Chicago convention proposal on government by injunction gains traction with two bills in the House, sponsored by Mr. Sandera. The measure defines direct and indirect contempt, sets procedures, and allows court brought charges with accused facing timely responses under criminal-case rules, tracing back to a similar New York act.
A man was arrested on an indictment from Bexar County for assault to murder. The charge involves an attack on Boni facin Estrada Alearia Martinez and Jain in the county jail on August 1 1897. The description notes a water striking incident and a handwerch but the details are unclear due to damaged text.
Special to Bunday Light from Ioganeville Georgia reports a local postmaster Loftin accused of abuse of office and mail mismanagement. He faces accusations of delaying mail and manipulating stamp revenue while white residents press for political change. The piece notes potential replacement by a white Republican and ongoing town tension over postal control.
Washington J C reports Private Willan A Scarboardash of Company 9 Tinwentye third stationed at Camp Hayle Pass Texas will be discharged.
A fontish looking misread article states that a constitutional amendment to end district electors for judges and chancellors has passed both legislative houses by a required majority. It provides that judges be elected by the people of the entire state, with the governor and state officers also elected. The amendment will go to a statewide vote in November.
Special to Sunday Light from New Orleans reports that Italana Guiseppe Rosa and Gregor Naro, detained in New York as possible Azzarelo and Danoy suspects in a trunk murder, were sent to Superintendent Gaster. Brothers of the murdered man, Hocco Cugimanu and Roccos, viewed the photos and said neither detainee matched the suspects. New York witnesses failed to identify the photographs, likely releasing the prisoners, while Tony Luccia remains a material witness. The chief vows to persist in the investigation.
The piece notes a surge in the lumber market with the Iron Mountain hauling 73,114 cars from the South to St. Louis in 1997 and idle mills reopening. Dealers report strong demand for yellow pine, with most answering only a fraction of inquiries due to crowded conditions, signaling a hopeful economy.
Fragmentary wire copy reports federal plan to establish a southern confingsent region and the potential withdrawal of a regional regime. Unclear agency names. Timing cited as December 7 with references to Attorney General and legal authority.
The attorney general and Congressman WHHL announce a plan to appropriate 100000 for two main building renovations and 20000 for workshops to be run with the penal institution. The project aims to house convicts for one year with a capacity around 7000 and would be located near Jackson, Mississippi, covering about fifty acres. Officials may conduct tests before beginning construction.
Track meet at New Orleans held Saturday under heavy rain that reduced attendance. Despite conditions, racing was strong with many favorites heavily backed and several long shots failing to win. Winners included Chemy Gaunes and Gessie Taylor in early races, with details and odds noted for each event.
Health officials warn of a spreading smallpox outbreak across northern Georgia and Tennessee. The state health board recommends compulsory vaccination to curb the disease, noting about 1000 reported cases in the region and new cases in Bar tow county Georgia. Authorities impose vaccination requirements in affected districts as vigorous prevention measures are enacted.
Special in Sunday Lights reports that after a suspension of stock margins, China is rumored to reject a loan due to Japan not evacuating Wei-Sai-Wei by the promised time. The piece also notes Mr. Bryan’s campaign visit with confirmed plans for a cordial reception and large audience.
The Fyergreen Social club hosted a mask ball last night in Arseiter Verein hall. It drew many couples in costumes and saw the masks reneyed at 11 o'clock. The grand march was led by Janis Bridesarell and Miss Opat Fiske.
Mr Sherman Bow presents a chart from 4898 inclusive showing political party fluctuations in Texas from 1872 to 1896. The colored bars illustrate party shares, with vertical lines marking yearly data, aiding study of party dynamics and shifts across decades.
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