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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1899
Page
6
A reader denounces a broad mix of supporters and opponents around Callaghan, praising honest workers and taxpayers while condemning political hacks, ex lawmen, social climbers, and self styled reformers who oppose the government. The piece portrays laborers earning higher pay for shorter hours and criticizes city insiders and boastful elites.
Colonel B H R Green of Terre Texaa and a Dallas party arrived in San Antonio yesterday after attending the Tarpon Club opening on the coast. The group included Mrs T A Reardon and several Misses Buckner Schneider and Armstrong, and Messrs Cary Conroy Armstrong Eppstein among others, traveling in private cars.
The Vicksburg park measure clears the Senate without amendments and goes to the president for signature. It preserves the site for military campaigns and defense operations, under War Department control, with a three member park commission and a 1200 acre tract including roads and fortifications.
Washington February 11 Gen Peter McEnery rejects slanderous New York reports claiming he discussed federal patronage with anyone. He says no agreement existed and the tale is a fairy tale.
The San Antonio una Vereta mask ball drew few attendees due to chilly weather. Five troops marched, with masked individuals, while Henry Dukes directed a pleasing drill by fifteen youths. Adopting Schucke led cakewalks and Salvation Army performers shared The War Cry. Harlequins and a small committee of local names closed the event.
Py Special Wire to Sunday Eight from Austin Texas reports Governor Sayers pardoned Julius Watson who was convict ed of manslaughter in Milla county last month and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for king m a named Murry. the pardon was granted as soon as the pardon paper was presented to the governor.
Deputy Morin arrested a Negro soldier wanted in another county on rape charges. He was placed in Bexar County jail along with ten other prisoners since last Monday. Among them were three U.S. prisoners, two charged with manslaughter and one with opening U.S. mail for a money order. Other offenses included carrying a pistol, making threats, disturbing the peace, thefts under and over fifty dollars. A lunatic was also admitted.
Special wire reports from Fort Worth state Dr Paul Pawel pioneer druggist was found dead in his room this morning. He was seventy years old and the cause listed as heart failure. The Manila dispatch notes General Otis cabled news from the Pasig river area.
Washington reports Admiral Dewey will not be a candidate for the presidency. Friends have long believed he would decline, citing his temperament and trust in duty. Judge Brawley’s associate shared a letter from Dewey stating he could not endure the strain or accept public consideration for the office.
Proba court in southwest yesterday heard an application for letters of administration in the estate of The ree Koch, deceased. The surviving husband is applicant. Estate valued around $2,000 with three located in KenDa county. Deceased died December 0, 1898, leaving two heirs Antonis Seumuecker and Henry Kock.
The Weather Bureau reports colder conditions through midweek. Windy conditions and a likely plunge to the season's lowest temperatures are expected across the Great Lakes region as cold air settles in.
Weather note from Denver and Cal indicates the severe winter storm has abated somewhat though snow continues. Forecasters expect the worst to pass as conditions improve and travel may resume with caution.
The Bodan Lumber Company of Polink Texas had its charter filed by the secretary of state. Capital stock is listed at 50 000. The filing confirms the company’s formation and financial basis. The same day the House committee on federal relations reported adversely on a concurrent resolution urging Texas members of Congress to support a constitutional amendment limiting the tenure of federal judges to no more than 10 years.
Governor Sayers sent telegram to Washington to allow officers and crew of the Texas to visit Austin capitol. He stated the Legislature invited the ship's officers and crew and that Captain Sigbee would be authorized to visit Austin if practicable.
Washington February 17 reports outline the court of inquiry into the beef scandal. Major General Miles seeks an official copy of the order and the panel's scope includes who made contracts, contract terms, and if federal projects used profiteering. The administration and General Eagan face stakes. Miles supports the probe though his command is debated.
The January 11Democratic primaries renominated Wy AM for city marshal HW Day for tax assessor and coroner and W B Harrison for treasurer. With less than half of registered voters voting, Day led by 382 votes and Harrison faced no opposition, making the nominations effectively a November election to April.
Texas forecasts show no severe weather expected tonight while Washington reports a general moderation after a harsh cold spell. The thermometer in Washington reaches a notably low reading of 10 degrees below zero on February 1.
A farmer, unnamed, was found frozen to death beside the Texas and Pacific line near Brookston, ten miles west of Paris. He had returned wagons from Brooketon trading and walked home along the rail. Foreman Wade of the agedon gang spotted a hand car near the scene as the temperature plunged to four degrees below zero, with a fierce wind sharpening the cold.
Special wire from Washington reports Rear Admiral Dewey in excellent health after rumors of illness. Commander F. S. Wood, returning from Manila, assures authorities that Dewey is well and the fleet is in good condition.
A Griswold area cotton mill in Jewett City plans to resume and expand cotton cloth production due to southern competition. The mill, part of Griswold, employs about 600 workers and uses 20,000 spindles. The plant will be refurbished to produce yarns again.
Havana February 11 General Lee WH and Captain Sigsbee’s issues disrupt planned ceremonies for the Maine anniversary. Interdicts and possible aid to the Texas hinder decoration of graves at Cowan cemetery as sailors and marines finish the first ceremony.
A noisy but short torch parade by Independent Citizens' Ticket supporters formed a one mile route through town led by Beck's band. Despite weather, 1,000 to 1,500 marchers shouted slogans criticizing Callaghan and urging early voting for the Independent Citizens' Ticket.
A Sunday Light report from New Orleans details a severe cold event in Ox Forge County. Temperatures plummeted from 26 to 4 to 23 degrees, then to 48s as it warmed, causing extensive damage to orange trees. Many early fruits and buds froze, with about 60 percent of the crop reported damaged or lost for next year. Exported trees may suffer, but overall damage is not yet fully assessed.
Idadvine reports light snow falling with partial accumulation as weather conditions ease. Officials urge caution for travelers and advise checking local forecasts for updates.
Attorney General Smith held a hearing with Bexar County commissioners and their lawyers over a $300,000 bond issue rejected earlier by the attorney general. The matter was taken under advisement by the tax collector.
The indies and gentlemen of tera sitc association held a lively last night gathering marked by military and fancy dress. Attendees wore ornate costumes welcoming carnival season, observing a well attended and enjoyable event.
New Orleans February 11. Rutty a wealthy cotton owner of North Carolina attempted suicide by wrist slit while in transit on the Louisville and Nashville railway. He is reported to be improving after two days in hospital though not yet talking to reporters. He had 321,480 in Johnson and checks for expenses on a long trip to Cuba and the West Indies.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a dialogue about payment and a youth figure, referencing a porter and a remark on a quarter. The text appears from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper, with dialectal phrasing and an image caption feel, but lacks a complete narrative or clear event.
Fragmentary customer note references letter writing and correspondence terms. Mentions Bookster for saving letters, business letters, and a quoted exchange about waiting for wine and praise. Contains garbled phrases and unclear provenance from Washington Star.
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