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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1897
Page
6
Official records show a compiled list from January 1897 identifying registered voters in San Antonio. The document credits Lian and compiler L. J. Sancoste, outlining names, affiliations, and eligibility indicators used for urban electoral rolls.
The document lists candidates and offices for an independent ticket. Maver and Venry Elmendor y appear as recorder and treasurer respectively, with Pe w er Shields as collector. Adolf Dreiss serves as treasurer and Adolf Dreiss also listed as city attorney alongside A Keller as auditor.
The note urges support for Elmendorf and attacks Lewy and Callaghan, arguing the mayor should stay in office. It warns against corporate influence, praises Elmendorf’s conservative policies, and questions Johnson’s fitness for treasurer.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a tense mayoral campaign between Callaghan and Lewy with Elmendorf as incumbent. The piece critiques municipal corruption, calls for voter vigilance, and forecasts the election’s high stakes for city finances and public services.
John Elkins, a driver at Glass Wood yard, narrowly escaped death when his wagon under a smoke stack bar collapsed around him as the team pulled forward. He was crushed between the bar and his wagon, suffering three broken ribs and internal injuries. Physicians at the settlement eased his pain. he was transported to the city and expected to recover.
A foggy report from Philadelphia describes a man calling himself Count Kaximier Sof- Ternarnski of DPoland, aged 82, who says he is Gen Wulaski's nephew. He claimed Siberian exile for sixteen years for plotting to free Lolwid and arrived with a sister who died of starvation in Brooklyn years ago, seeking an estate left by Tuluski valued around 1,000.
Special wire reports TVORY seeks to press a damage claim against the British government for 900,006 dollars. Attorney John F. McIntyre will file the case as an arrest and imprisonment demand tied to his recent English trial.
A brief U S report from Minister Barmett states the Kellett incident in Siam is trivial. No gunboat action or strained relations expected. Kellett, an unpaid consular officer, had a servant arrested and sustained minor injuries during efforts to secure release. Siam officials offered amends, later rejected.
London reports mixed opinions on bi metallic policy as Walcott’s mission nears return. Active bi metalists urge the United States to trigger a new international conference in Washington while Britain and German circles weigh terms and Brussels plans draw limited support.
Fire broke out in a Webster street residence in Houston Texas. The house was totally wrecked. Capt Geo Wirt and Fireman Kiesten were knocked off a roof by falling debris. Kiesten was badly hurt and hospitalized. Cause unknown. Loss estimated at $6,000 with insurance. Walter Vaze and William Harvey were arrested on charges of felony and theft in connection with stolen tools valued at $400 from contractor D. W. Thacker and shipped to Galveston.
Washington report says the Nicaragua Canal bill is dead for now after months of effort. A conference with Spratker Real indicated no chance of a vote in the House or Senate, and it is said the bill will be withdrawn Monday, ending the push for the project.
M. Avvns and Mckinley associates met yesterday afternoon then returned to Glavehind. Mr. Hangs sat here and was heard to have accepted the position of postonistey generil, though locals doubt he will follow through. No fresh developments reported in the Ohle xenforial situation. Bussmell holds HW rousins key to tensions as intentions are awaited.
A wire dispatch from Montgomery, Alabama notes that no constitutional convention will be called this year. Senators show little inclination to act, and a conference of lawmakers this afternoon slowed any push toward a convention. The article details uncertainty and failed momentum among key political figures.
Secretary Olney may become a college professor as Harvard University President Elliott offers him the international law professorship. Olney considers the position but fears it would interfere with his reflex practice, which he is willing to abandon if needed.
Sixty percent of striking Hamburg dock laborers voted to resume work while thirty five percent chose to continue the strike. The vote came as tensions linger over terms and conditions for restart.
Paris reports a heated reaction to Sir Michael Hicks Beach’s Commons speech on Egypt. He argued Britain must keep a free hand and may extend occupation, while questioning Egyptian mixed tribunals and their reach. The Journal notes England challenges France and Britain, hinting at renewed confrontation.
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