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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1896
Page
2
Furnished market quotes show cotton prices and futures across multiple markets including New Orleans and Liverpool. Data covers February to July with opening and closing rates, noting May and June values and overall bale volumes for the Liverpool market.
Tomorrow’s listings show the Tin and Sheet Iron Workers International Association convention in Derzort with a large delegate turnout. Also noted are the Cleveland Architectural Club exhibition opening in Iveland with contributions from major cities, and the Western Canned Goods and Machinery Association five-day meeting in Guicaco addressing tariff impacts on American prices.
Passenger business to San Antonio remained brisk in the past week. Santa Fe vice president and general manager Colonel J.F. Yoakum visited the city. Southern Pacific Captain A. DaCosta left for Corpus Christi. Mr. Bishop of Kingsbury, ill, sought treatment at Santa Rosa hospital. Engineer Wil. Gregory recovered from typhoid and resumed duties. An excursion arrived from the north via the International and proceeded west on the Southern Pacific. Colonel M.M. Jamison, president of the Houston East and West Texas railroad, died last Friday in Talladega Alabama.
The Animony Club organizes the annual wall event and various social happenings include Miss Brown of Austin visiting Hon. Obas, W. Ogden and wife. a masquerade at Casino hall. Pansy Social club ball at Mission garden February 16. numerous private hops and weddings planned at St Mark's church and other venues. a large and lively set of social events across town with clubs, dances, and visits noted.
A fragmented hotel arrivals list shows numerous individuals and accompanying locations such as Lake Charles, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Memphis, Salt Lake, and Dallas among others. The roster includes multiple last names and initials, with few clarifying details.
Bishop Forrest receives a Cardinal's letter about hurried plans to stop in Galveston and reach San Antonio to officiate, with dates adjusted. The report covers church meetings, hometown celebrations, parish visits, and upcoming entertainments at the Grand Opera House and theater listings in San Antonio.
A Galveston dispatch reports San Antonio bagsball signs include Jack Thornton Harry Cauliflower Wil Douglass Pat Callaghan Frank Partion Tom Clifford and Norrie O'Neal If landed they will keep San Antonio competitive Catcher Emmet Rogers seeks a spot The team may switch uniforms to dark green and white with white unlikely Fans and park plans linger awaiting Manager Brophoy arrival and further official moves
Fragmented notes show politicians and voters debating municipal reform, primary elections, warrants, and budget care. Mentions include Republican League, engineer Gray for alderman, city employees' needs, and a Texas visit, all amid a spring breeze of local speculation.
Real estate transfers show J M Yantis and wife purchasing Lot 16 17 Block 20 East Tandy Fl Asbury Place West Ends for 3000 dollars. John B Mason sells 1880 acres formerly Eckies Ranch in Bexar and Conn counties to Peter Coop fpensehmidh and Joe Himen for 5000 dollars. Public notices indicate Monday evening event names M A Ape Pob 10 2098.
Porfiria Rodrigues’s deed of trust secures $140 and interest from 1891. Francisco Santos appoints a substitute trustee Juan E. Marrora to sell the San Antonio land at public sale on March 3, 1890, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Baxter County Court House to satisfy the debt and costs.
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