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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1897

Page

6

Contested City Alderman Election in Fifth Ward

An election contest claims illegal votes were counted for Mahneke instead of Vogter. Relator seeks recount, removal, and costs, alleging wrong totals at precinct Nu. 1 and miscounted ballots across the Fifth ward race between Mahneke and Vogter.

Ceats J. Vogter Ludwig Mahimeke L. Db Pood Terrell Mahnecke Vogter Cusmer Tuxne Vogler Matisuke Ougled Voler Jnser Madhneke Mubneke Martin A Wmanneke Murti Mahneke Sagal Rlntoe Yollims Muhneke

Tin Can Peddler Fined For Vagrant Act

Warlace Hateman described as a nondescript street figure in a suit made mainly of old tin cans frightened many children before being fined $50 by Recorder Lewis for vagrancy. He had just served ten days for the same charge but stated he would not leave the city because he had too much freight to carry. Officer Bader arrested him.

Warlace Hateman

Negro Henry Wilson Fined for Dis orderly Conduct

Henry Wilson, a 10 dollar fine, was charged by the recorder for disorderly conduct after he poured two bucketfuls of water on a sick Mexican at the I N G depot to wake him. A white boy, Charles Grady, aided the act and was arrested. Recorder Lewis settled seven delinquents yesterday.

Henry Wilson

Editorial Callers on Tikht Last Evening

Callers listed include Edward P. Suter of Type Pounders Co Britimore and editor Kevening Post Z G Cash man Vickaburg Mise Mrs S Isadore Miner editor Dallas Semi weekly News.

Awan Edward P. Suter Type Pounders Co Britimore Z. G. Cashman Kevening Post Vickaburg Mise S. Isadore Miner Dallas

Love’s Afsire: Father Arrests Son Over Horse Theft

Elis Love appeared before County Attorney TeWilk and filed an affidavit alleging his 19 year old son rode away with an older man’s horse. The suspect allegedly planned to swap horses and evade detection, leading to an arrest on a warrant. The father urged lawful punishment while his wife supported the action.

Elis Love TeWilk Lin Son Tie Tustice Jones Jones Alo

Nashville Centennial features rival crack teams and displays

The Nashville Centennial in June will host two military displays as Belknap Hills drill intensely for a top San Antonio team led by Capt McAday. The Levit defected unit and a long list of named soldiers and privates appear in a rostered defense of the event with Belknap Hills promising their best team yet.

Belknaps Nashville Texas Belknap Hills McAdoy Nashville Hill San Antonio Levit

Woes and Fire Report From West Coat Area

A fragmented report mentions a silo fire, a still image from a file, and a kitchen range blaze near a company area. The text references a large fire incident and surrounding activity with unclear dates and names, indicating a local disturbance or accident scene.

Unclear text on baseball contract negotiations and deals

Fragmentary report notes unsettled contracts for San Pedeo Springs team and players Micker Clem Kise and Murer Dacc. Negotiations still in progress with the rocky clubgrounds deal pending. No formal signings yet.

Joegrion San Pedeo Springs Lng Micker Clem Kise Murer Dacc

Shot Frol At The Fine Injures Mexican Girl Six

Six year old Jesusa Hernendez was shot in the thigh at home on South Frio street yesterday. The child, seated near the fireplace, heard a pistol report and felt the bullet strike. Dr. Menger and Dr. Withers treated the girl, probing without locating the bullet. A second examination is planned. The home is a frame shack in a corral inhabited by poor people. Two couples were licensed to wed: Jesse Foster and Josse Crackett, Anastacio Rodriguez and Brigida Shuncher. Dr Villarreal was injured in a runaway on Paschal square yesterday afternoon. his buggy was wrecked and his shoulder dislocated.

Jesusa Hernendez South Frio Street Yesterdiy Menger Withers Jesse Foster Josse Crackett Anastacio “Rodriguez Brigida ‘Huncher Taina Amt Shiels

Municipal shakeup under Mayer Gavignan anticipated

Report outlines planned curtailment in city offices and layoffs after Mayer Gavignan takes office. Police records, clerk, and recorder staff may be reduced while Theodore Vineke appears set for city clerk. Fire and other departments also face reorganizations and personnel changes.

Mayer Gavignan Hyself Tivodore Vineke Mong Ling & Fine Mat Aston Jim Collins Tobin

Houston Budget Reflections on Railly Verdict and Local Affairs

Houston notes recount the Railly verdict and its impact on Bayou City society. Reports discuss the Williams case, juror reactions, and political theater, plus local business, weddings, epidemics, and a shooting incident near Fair Grounds. The piece closes with a body found in the Bayou following a prior disappearance.

Postal Receipts Show January Decline in 1906

Postmaster General Wilson reports January 1897 receipts for the 30 largest post offices at 2,594,911 while January 1906 total reached 2,944,254, a net decrease of 349,343. Eight major offices including New York and Chicago fell, with only nine smaller offices showing gains. The Postal Service decline signals a broader business downturn. New Orleans notes a despondent mood across commerce.

Washington Wilson New York Chicago Philantrida Boston St. Louis San Francisco Clieluee Brooklyn Cleverengey Ceculms Lallimore Cleversou Detcuil Miwanikes Minneanatis Provedence Albany Newark

Warnings Amid Greek War Tensions Reported Abroad

A Paris dispatch says the Kaiser sent a note to the King of Greece warning to cease war preparations. Diplomats in St Petersburg express confidence that Powers may avert conflict, though tensions rise as dispute over routes compounds the crisis.

Speriay Lontktin Paris Greneo St. Peesburg Dungee

Death and fire unravel grim tragedy in North Carolina

A chaotic fragment details a deadly blaze in Midningto North Carolina with mentions of enslaved people, a family bereavement, and a partitioned loss of property estimated around $29,000. The account references Gary Cox a sewing machine agent and a husband who perished after attempting to rescue his wife and two children.

Midningto N.C Smenti Tou Windvek Gary Cox PBC Tooa

Another Mill Arrangen Fmedal Wire to Sunday Night

An event announces a bout between the challenger and champion to be held in Ca yinkd on March 17 as part of Milasimmona Night. The agreement was set yesterday by long distance telephone, with final arrangements to be made in Dittehuey Monday. Penvee1 Smith has been prospecting near Neezette, Ki en county, and, with his wife, will be accommodated west.

Fmedal Duboi Denvi Yati Himeself Choyusktia Cayinkd Dittehuey Neezette Kien

Americans plan celebration of Cabot voyage anniversary

A London meeting on February 20 organized by 17 Americans to arrange the four hundredth anniversary of John Cabot's discovery of North America to be held in Belston in June. Patrick A. Collins presided as U S consular general with a committee led by Ambassador Bayard as president and Colling as vice president, L A Latheop as secretary to solicit subscriptions for expenses.

Carows London Cleleng North America John Cabot Belston Lion Patrick A. Collins United States Bayard Colling L. A. Latheop Bristol

Cameron Drops Crba And Introduces A Cretan Sympathy Resolution

Washington February 20 The Senate moves to show sympathy for Greece and Crete urging support for Greek independence and intervention to free Crete from foreign oppression. The Foreign policy measure follows a House bill creating a nonpartisan commission to study labor agriculture and capital issues.

Cameron Washington Hovee Committee On Senate United States House Labor, Agriculture Capista Senate of the Greece Crete Inne Christion

Sensational Divorce and Kidnapping Trials Dominate Houston Court

Houston, Texus, Feb. 2. Audrey Difford of Moore figures in a sensational divorce tale as authorities pursue a claimant of hiding from her husband and alleged improprieties surface in several trials. The day also features Ed Underwood and Otto Burger in a dramatic robbery case with Burger admitting guilt, while multiple arrests for burglary, theft, and attempted train wrecks unfold across the city.

Houston Texus Audrey Difford Moore Galtay Lb. W. Muute Audrey War Aleite APA Tesste Grant Bagby Cypress Recorder FL Schmner Jeffison Bagby Pink McNeil Thin McNeil Biller Aloes Charles Lekeski Willie Anderson Dumont Anderson Cavin Ed. Underwood Otto Burger Ed. Sachs Artis Burger Earl Hadiger Underwood

Cleveland Pressed on Expeditions and Anarchist Plot

A Havana dispatch reports criticism of President Cleveland for only protesting against U S expeditions rather than blocking them. Police uncover an alleged anarchist plot with several arrests including Europeans. The British consul denies an interview attributed to a New York newspaper correspondent.

Cleveland Havana Bucha United States Spain New York

Moslems Massacred by Christians Near Canea

Speriai wire reports that a small British and French marine force occupies Sila near Canea after a massacre of about two thousand Muslims by Christians. European arbitration is sought as calm returns, while Retimo still sees Christian–Muslim pillage and calls for more warships. Insurgents threaten Akrotiri, and Admiral Canevaro warns that foreign forces would intervene.

Speriai Canea Sila Christeaa Hastazez Retimo Warshina Cenea Akrotiri Canevaro

Britain Demands Greece Concede Crete Med Fleet Tactics

Feb 20 Lor says Britain foresees Greece securing Crete as a possession amid Mediterranean tensions. Germany proposes a joint blockade to force Greek compliance, with Lord Salisbury pressing naval strength as Gold standard. England seeks autonomy for Crete under Greek administration, while France remains cautious to avoid war.

Britain Mediterranean Tondou Atrugei Crete Greece Enngland Germany Biracus Athins Lond Salisbury Napoleon Foreign Office Goschen Grst Jor Admiralty Haly Great Britain Saliebury Ponnes

Tollas Compress Charter Granted In Feb. Meeting

Special wire reports Australia style note that the Tollas Compress Company secured a charter at a February meeting with the secretary present. The brief item identifies the act as a charter grant and records no further details about officials or scope.

Austiy Tox Tollas Compress Cowpmay Ted Ma Eharter Sine Tolay

Brooklyn Officers Clear Crew in Brooklyn Grounding Inquiry

The court of inquiry appointed to investigate the cruiser Brooklyn running aground on the Delaware River Sunday night absolves the officers involved. The report exonerates the officers from blame and confirms their actions during the incident.

Syweiik Washington Pel Court of Juquicy Brooklyn Nelaware

Tur Governor Guards Guard, Special Wire to Amemy Hell

An Austin theater notices three one act plays by local talent to be presented at Maneath's Opera house on Monday March 1. The event is billed as a high class affair with entertainment and fanned audience anticipation. Heavily detailed headings and minor mis-spellings reflect an era's journalism style.

Hell Austin Tex Debus Euler Marcy Maneath Oper House Aviial Ene

Old Confederate Home Veteran Passes Away in 60th Year

Special Wire reports Nelson P. Moore, a long serving veteran, died yesterday at the Confederate Home in Austin. The elderly residents mourn his loss but are comforted that he rests with his Maker.

Austin Andy Nelson P. Moore

Georgia Man Granted New Trial After Years in Prison

Savannah Ga Wen 20 Telad bygen discovered that a negro named Lee who has served HCien years in the penitentiary on conviction for murder has never had a new trial granted him by the Supreme court on the grounds that he is guilty under the evidence submitted. He was convicted in 14st and the verdict was contrary to the evidence. The solicitor general has taken the case and insists that the new trial be disposed of.

Houston Texas Bayou City Lewis Williams Williams William Daker Hie Business League Legislative Assembly Lawler Clinton San Jacinto Battlefeld Howster Bayou Rice Sears Armani J. Clayton Capitol Hotel H. H. Bruns Emmett Turner Hen Ed. Underwood Olto Burger A. A. Rapuek Sadie Rabuck Geo. Ronald Savannah Wen Telad Bgen Negra Lee Thag Supreme Court

Trial on Lunacy Charge in County Court

Special wire from Sunday Ligui in Austin reports Fel. W. Wilson, living near St Elmo, was tried in county court on a lunacy charge. The jury returned a verdict of guilty.

Austin Tex W. Wilson St. Elmo

Double Tragedy in Falls Village Conn

Special Wire to Sunday Signs reports Hattie Chapin aged 58 and W H Chapin postmaster of Falls Village and Chas T Mead traveling salesman found dead in the Chapin home dining room. A 38 caliber revolver lay between them. both bodies warm when discovered by Mrs Chapin’s ten year old son Libs. Mead worked for King Paper Company of Springfield.

Falls Village Conn Hattie Chapin W. H. Chapin Chas. T. Mead Chapin Toth

Speaia and Soria Fire at Turkish Waters

In Athens on February date unknown a Greek ironclad warship Speaia sails with torpedo boat Soria through Turkish waters amid mounting tensions. Reports flag uncertain details as crews monitor developments.

Athens Speaia Soria

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