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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1897
Page
10
An ad blurbs Prof Munyon claiming female remedies cure leucorrhea prolapsed uterus backache and menstrual irregularities. It promotes tablets and home treatments with prices 20 to 30 cents and offers free medical advice from Prof Stanyon at Arch Street Philadelphia.
In Indianapolis Good Citizens league leaders plan to arrest Mayor Taggart for violating a temperance law after a night at the yd Hotel bar with legislators. E. Ritter and C. F. Newlin led the probe, preparing affidavits as immunity lists prevent arrest of lawmakers during session. Separate Raleigh report notes a political bill on foreign railway charters passing the House by 60 to 64, with Populists largely for, and Republicans and Democrats split.
Special Wire reports Dover voters fail to strike the word mate from the election clause of the new Delaware constitution. A competing attempt to read every citizen also fails. Other items note Charles Allen declared of unsound mind, Alex Craighead named precinct constable, a wedding announced, a cemetery supper, Veterans meeting, and bond sale plans. Local taxes set at 37 cents per $100 assessed value.
Mrs A E Rinehart, wife of a Denver photographer, rose from novice to famed wheelwoman in 12 months. She rode 116 centuries in 1996, totaling 17 173 miles, surpassing most riders. set records with double centuries and long distance rides, aided by a diamond frame bicycle and public support along routes.
A bloomers girl group member in Hinsdale Minnesota found herself stuck to a repair shop counter after the proprietor poured cement to deter loiterers. The counter was later softened with gasoline allowing her release after about 15 minutes, though her bloomers were ruined.
A garbled early text discusses patents with over 2000 applications to Grodt Bertie, mentions AMT and CREEOVIES, and notes a Grau Oper ay development. It also references a boy Henry Rhein and various unrelated bits about bikes, movies, and riders, all jumbled.
In the Thirty-seventh District Court Bill Day fined 100 for keeping a disorderly house McGee guilty on two counts fined 190 each. Eighty-three gaming pleas with 10 fines each. Albert Lamb three hundred judgment nisi. Jon Brooks guilty of gaming fined 25 with ten days jail. Several cases dismissed Claridge Payne suit for debt in Fifth District Brackenridge matter. five percent royalty on 19 000 acres in Medina County at 1 50 per acre.
John and Hickman sue Tomas Lasib and Geo Altgeit to restrain actions under a deed of trust until partition of multiple properties around Main plaza Flores Street and West Fourth Street valued at 100000 with plaintiffs at 10000. A temporary injunction was granted by Judge Green returnable Feb 24. Exparte William Ward relief for minority. State of Texas versus Ed Corbett for defaulting juror. Francis Smith Co. 8. R. R. Savage and W. H. Brooks note for 7309.28
Jamee W. Danner of York, Pennsylvania sues Equitable Life Insurance in U S Circuit Court to recover 7587 dollars paid toward a 1882 tontine policy for 30000 dollars payable at death to Fannie W. Danner. He argues the tontine is gambling and seeks return of excess premiums amid a policy forfeiture dispute.
Local items report a public debate on price control with Gov Culberson cited, judges favoring the affirmative. Social notes mention a 4 toast gathering for a hostess, visits by Miss Eva Stevens and Miss Ora Davis, and attendance by Diley’s ladies and fishing friends. Commissioners plan school land arrears suit. others travel to San Antonio and New Mexico. Episcopal chapel services slated.
In Taling Texas on February 20 a golden jubilee celebration marked the life of Mr and Mrs J Heldemar as church revivals continue with thirty converts at the Christian church in Caldwell County Lockhart sent visitors to the services John Lacey stayed over Peachera Nadated 3 in session and a band plans for a Wednesday supper Musics to greet attendees Luling aids Buckner Orphanage with contributions Moeiholists prep for March protracter services Pastor Biggs assisted by Rev Nathan Thompson Comedian Gostiun mind reader toured Tockhart this week and may be unable to read certain minds Commissioners court erred in hiring the county convict to R Coppa for 7 50 per month and the attorney was instructed to bring bonds pow dug
San Angelo telegraph office now in charge of WH Armstrong. Local obituaries note Mrs. Ragsdale's death. County officials appointed including county surveyor D Harmon. Reports claim Pecos County stock in good condition. Farm notes cover broom corn, antiscorbutic plants, and cattle sales. Road overseers named. bridges and buildings insured. roads planned for improvements.
Washington feb 20 president Cleveland will not nominate to any vacancies in the government service that may arise from resignations before march 4 and will leave such posts open for President McKinley. The policy excludes terms ending by death or expiration in offices still held with authority to mandamus.
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