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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1896

Page

5

Man at the Wheel on a Great Liner in Fog

A vivid tour of the St Louis liner's wheelhouse with Captain Randell describing helm control. The article explains the wheel, gear, and gauges, including the roll dial and screw revolution indicators. It notes the fog whistle device and automatic timing, plus the crew's constant adjustments to steer through waves, winds, and currents.

Randill St. Lomis Midovenn Aisi Amin Itarper Round Table

Until the 17th centers a ring formed part at the offrial press

A fragment notes a tense scene around an official press event tied to governance and church matters, with ambiguous references to dates and roles. The readable text hints at a ceremonial or procedural action involving church leadership and political oversight.

Regular convention call rattles district in St Louis bid

Readers are urged to back the Mission Garden regular convention on February 27 to select delegates to the St Louis convention. The Fredericksburg meeting is accused of misrepresentation and proxy voting, while reform Republicans rally for harmony and loyalty to Judge Noonan. Seance notices and local attractions close the page.

St. Louis Ogden Linncolf Shold Allison Ogdan Noonan Fredericksburg Mission Garden Frederickaburg

Samoan Taupou and Royal Romance Stir Samoa War Fears

A San Francisco Chronicle account details the Samoan taupou of Vaiila, her rare nobility, education, and defiance of marriage to king Malietoa, provoking rivalries with prince Tamasese and triggering potential conflict as authorities weigh a royal succession and a queen’s stance against divorce. Also noted is Archdeacon Denison’s toast and a note on chlorofarm production by electrolytic methods.

Taupou Vaiila All Saints San Francisco Chronicle Atupon Ataupon Suma Uns Samoa Maletoa Amasesé Tumesese Aiuka Mosketon Taupon Malietoa MiGeulGes Catherine of Aragon Matietoa Vaiala Taupoum Tamasese

Notary Public Hermann Breusing Helps with Claims

San Antonio Daily Journal lists Hermann Breusing as notary public who will attend to pension claims power of attorney and translations. Office at 104 East Commerce Street, San Antonio.

Jules Wallace Odd Fellows’ Hall East Commerce Fitzsimmone Asping Hat Sach Joshe Bros de Gay Scheuermeyer’s Hermann Breusing Onice San Antonio Dally Iraur

Memorial to Dubuque Founder Proposed Monument

A proposed monument to Julien Dubuque, founder of Dubuque, Iowa, would mark his grave atop a cliff overlooking the Mississippi. The plan calls for a 55 foot stone structure with a leaded roof, preserving the old Fox and Iowa village site as a public park, funded by public appropriation due to limited private support.

Dubuque Paris Weiters Barry Setters’ Association Saa and Fox Iowa

Lasker Crowned King of Chess in St Petersburg

The international chess events at St Petersburg concluded with Emanuel Lasker winning the first prize, Steinitz second, Pillsbury third, and Tchigorin fourth. A partial game between Steinitz and Tschigorin on Thursday featured an Evans gambit but remained unfinished.

Himarlf St. Petersburg Lasker Steinitz Pillsbury Tschigarin Tschigorin

Chess tournament results from St. Petersburg club

The report notes draws in key matches between Pillsbury and Tschigorin after 63 moves and Steinitz and Lasker after 44 moves, with a long 90 move game ending in a draw. It lists final tallies: Lasker 1114 to 044, Steinitz 44 to 3, Pillsbury 4 to 10, Tschigerin 7 to 11, plus detailed club expenditures totaling 7040 dollars for purses, travel, lodging, and sundries.

Pillsbury White Tschigorin Steinitz Lasker Emmanuel Lasker W. Steinitz Hhn al Tschigerin St. Petersburg Chess Club Yo Lasker Pillsburg Tschigerin

Deepest Lake Michigan Depth Measured

The deepest point in Lake Michigan was recorded at six tee, about one sixth of arone. The mean depth stands at 345 feet, roughly one sixteenth of a mile, reflecting a notable depth measurement for the lake.

Lake Michigan

Political turmoil grips Texas politicians and Dudley committee fallout

A fragment from the Daily Lantz Austin Sat Feb 22 portrays deep fear among Texas officials regarding the Dudley committee actions. Officials fear speaking out, while factions align and plot undercurrents threaten unity. mention of Culberson, Galborgen, and potential national convention impact noted amid chaotic political climate.

Lantz Austin Texas Nany Dave Dudley Dudley Committee Dad Joy Black and Blues Atato House Gulf Hovaca Itia Findley Committee Duds Jey Causaos Learned Lao Bolt Acton Ateral Sora Thor M‘noyanes Dla Frland Culberson Bla Bla Warment Personal Admirers Have A Little Apap Owey Galborgen Bhla Ward

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