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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1900
Page
6
Incomplete text discusses a man dictating to a stenographer and telegraphing or phoning. Mentions a typical user in American society and references The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company in a dated tone.
A tanker filled with kerosene on Dwyer Avenue near the courthouse caught fire. Fire Chief Yobin and the chemical engine quickly suppressed the blaze before an explosion and possible fatalities. The 100 gallon tank held about 50 gallons. cause believed to be rags ignited by a lighter.
A committee report from February 5, 1900, commends Me John Sullivan for qualifying to practice law after thorough examination. The panel notes Sullivan’s solid general knowledge, court understanding, and refined jurisprudence, praising his literary and legal education from Harvard University.
Walter Drake of Montreal died of heart failure aboard the steamer Tavlisiana en route from New York. His death ends the Drake line related to Sir Francis Drake, the famed English admiral and circumnavigator, whose family founder was born in the mid 1500s. The body was shipped home to Canada. A weather forecast predicts fair conditions today with mixed readings across regions, while Minnesota reports zero and New Orleans reaches four degrees. A barn fire on South Flores destroyed hay and damaged a carriage, with losses under fifty dollars and insurance coverage noted. The United Commercial Travelers memorialized Hilmer Basso in a local observance.
Republicans in San Antonio held precinct meetings to nominate delegates to the county convention at Beethoven hall next Thursday. George J. Schmitt chaired precinct 1, with delegates chosen to back Dr. Terrell for county chairman, amid orderly proceedings and high party interest in the 180 campaign.
Judge Phil H. Shook officiated a double wedding at the residence on North Irjo Street. Thomas Reed and Tillie Stary were united in marriage, and W P Howard and Ida Baron were joined as husband and wife. The ceremony took place in the evening with close witnesses present.
Alfred Pollock aged 35 was found dead in his Market Street room above the fire engine house. He had been dead several days and suffered a hemorrhage. Coroner Shook held a inquest. Undertaker Joseph Shelley prepared the body for burial. An aunt in Denver and a brother physician in Choklo were notified by wire.
Boers launched a determined assault near Walkrantz as Hilyard's brigade repulsed attacks. Shrapnel fire bounced between eleven and midnight. One officer wounded. Wednesday bombardment severe with two Boer 0inch guns and one 0-pounder plus three pompoms. Fildyard held ground, but enemy gunfire from mountain positions resisted naval and siege guns.
Ginlo Castiio, son of the late Mateo Castiio, a Texas war veteran, was tried for insanity Friday and turned away. Authorities report he is tearing things up at his Latchhock street home and four men were needed to restrain him. Born in the city about forty years ago, he has a wife and three children and will face another trial this week.
The Fair faces a critical week to raise cash for this year’s exposition. President Yorlés P. Brown and the solicitation committee urge donations to cover gate prizes and operating costs. A failure to fund may force early closure and a shorter event. A Saturday meeting in Dallas will align state fair dates with other attractions and seek support from representatives of state fairs. The piece also reports on Huller's movements and Natal battles with Lord Roberts’ forces in the ongoing war news.
A female duo led by Louie Pitts, traveling with Hammond as her guardian, was arrested in Stristorer Louisiana after a spree of burglaries across Houma and nearby towns. The elderly white man and the girl, described as a ward, allegedly concealed stolen items including a decollete outfit and burglar’s gear. Police linked them to a Houma post office robbery and other undisclosed thefts, with bail set in Sulva.
A letter from Charis Skto Wie reports Honolulu on the island of Oahu facing a black plague. The city is quarantined with heavy disinfection, burning of filthy houses and bodies, and almost no cases among whites. other islands observe strict measures while Honolulu bears the brunt. A separate item notes a Dallas tract improvement and streetcar tie with Oak Cliff annexation implications.
Special to the Sunday Light announces the death of John Gilmore a twenty year old man at his home in Born county area. The cause is attributed to excessive cigarette smoking in the report from Anniston February 10.
The election commission in Louisville, Kentucky, plans daily sessions of three hours to decide unresolved contests. The Democratic era is distressed, and the push for a ruling on Perildy follows a decision by Judge Taft yesterday.
A Vancouver letter details a Dawson scandal involving Blaj Bliss and Mrs. Alexander McDonald, wife of the Klondike king. The missive describes court proceedings and affairs surrounding Misa McIntosh, Mrs. McDonald, and other northern society figures, with travel to Vancouver and rumors of a husband’s discontent. The tale notes sympathy for Mrs. McDonald and mentions her London marriage last year to a Chisholm Inspector of peace.
Specil to the Sunday Light reports Raleigh notes cotton compresses in the city idle while Wilmington handles much of South Carolina exports. North Carolina mills consume all local cotton, and buyers left three months ago for Georgia and South Carolina. By 1900 crop, appearance on market may exceed prior years and state will not grow enough fiber to meet demand. Across the South, mills near the Carolinas consume nearly as much raw cotton as northern mills.
Los Angeles man R B Tannes who eloped with an El Paso society girl was brought back from Sanderson Texas. Grand jury indicted him for bigamy and said he has another wife in Los Angeles. His brother in law Ben Jenkins, acting as special deputy sheriff, pursued them with a warrant and pistol.
Harry Leo, represented by attorney C. K. Breneman, faced an examining trial on a bigamy charge. District Attorney Carlos Ree said the grand jury would convene Monday to investigate Leo’s case. Breneman requested a writ of habeas corpus and sought time to prepare while Leo remained in custody. Hearing slated for Tuesday morning amid Westinghouse’s travel notices.
The trial of Rt Lewis, a colored soldier of Company CG Twenty first Infantry, for the murder of Samuel B. Brown in the mess hall at Fort Post, yielded no new revelations beyond earlier reports. Witnesses largely corroborated prior statements as Lewis claimed the shooting followed Brown’s insult and a failed work report. The court declared the case unbailable and sent Lewis to await the Federal grand jury at the May term.
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