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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1899

Page

4

San Antonio Awakens To Launch a City Fair

A call to action urges San Antonio to unite for an autumn fair, backed by a business men’s league initiative. The effort aims to revive enterprise, awaken public sentiment, and attract thousands of visitors, showcasing the city and Southwest Texas while beginning a lasting civic tradition.

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A Word in Behalf of Our Neglhlclod Suburbs

A letter laments neglect of San Antonio suburbs while central districts receive city improvements. It argues residents pay taxes yet lack fire, police, water, street lighting, sidewalks, schools, and other services. The writer urges Mayor elect Tick and city leaders to remedy inequities promptly.

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Judge Kiltrell argues for voter literacy and poll tax reform

A historical editorial advocates restricting suffrage to literate citizens with poll taxes and U.S. citizenship proof. Judge Kiltrell favors requiring English reading ability and constitutional knowledge, suggesting penalties and higher standards to curb bribery and voter ignorance. The piece cites Mississippi Louisiana and South Carolina as models and warns against indiscriminate ballots.

A Texas Wonder Hal's Great Discovery

A patent medicine advertisement claims Hall a Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles, gravel and rheumatism, aids children’s bladder issues, and is offered by B W Hall, with testimonials from Hobn Grant Risecovery and Whee Tlanagan Jr. Roofing ads and local business notes follow.

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Health effects of cold spell on San Antonio residents

A Lisht reporter questioned several San Antonio physicians about the late cold snap and its health impact. Doctors largely say the freeze may improve general health by reducing cholera and disease spread, with some noting possible microbic disease effects and minor benefits to crops.

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Catholic News Lenten Bevatious In the Churches Notes

Catholic notes list Lenten devotions at local churches. Rev Patrick Gilden of Dlengo visits to assist Benediction and devotion at 7:30 p m Fridays. St Michaels offers Rosary Mass and Benediction midweek and Sundays with Way of the Cross. Santa Rosa Infirmary Chapel schedules include Tuesday and Saturday services.

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Fort Sam Houston Surgeon Notes Disease Trends Amid Cold Spell

Assistant Post surgeon Captain Charlen Lynch reports no rise in sickness among troops at Fort Sam Houston despite Cuban malaria fears. He notes typhoid patients improving and measles cases dwindling as a cold spell chills, with broader malaria impact unclear. San Antonio health official Dr. Sigmond Burg doubts city links beyond contributing to general illness and fuel shortages. Event mentions religious services and observances in San Antonio churches for the penitential season.

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Cattlemen’s convention excursion fare announcement

Account annual meeting at the Cattlemen s convention March 13 to 15 with a low round trip rate from all points. Sale begins March 12 for trains arriving in Fort Worth evening March 13, through March 17. Inquire at nearest I G N ticket office for details. The British Admiralty seeks electric fans to improve ventilation of lower decks of warships.

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San Antonio civic matters stir election talk and clark bids

City politics and staff changes dominate discussion as Aldermen debate a new city clerk and park committee leadership. Reports mention Mayor Hicks, Alderman Mahutke, and plans to reduce lighting costs, with talk of salaries and potential public works funding. The Crescent Social Club notes a March 9 meeting and a February 21 private dance.

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