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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1896

Page

8

Sunday Light Bond and Populist Appeal in Texas

An 1896 Texas piece urges voters to unite with the Democrats on silver coinage and national finance while warning against Populist aims to federalize money, railroads, and telegraphs. It argues for preserving constitutional limits and warns of government overreach and debt.

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Reagan Calls for Populist Unity and Public Benefit

H Reagan writes to promote political unity between the populist and Democratic parties, arguing joint advantages and warning against radical factions. He expresses willingness to support peaceful public warfare, shaped by past public honors and duty to the American people.

Congress Democratic Party H. Reagan

Death of a San Antonio Fireman Engineer Eckenroth

William F. Eckenroth aged 28 native of San Antonio died last night after 7 o clock at his home corner of I’rio and Matamocas streets Veceased was engineer of fire company No.1 and member of Milam Lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen He leaves a wife and two children Funeral at 4 45 pm from his residence with services of the order at St Joseph’s cemetery pallbearers named William Buchanan Capt Bao Passuldgo A G Tracht Phil Weight Nicholas Prink George Conrad all from home area

Engineer Eckenroth William F. Eckenroth I’rio Matamocas San Antonian Belvaver Slo Milam Todge United Workman St. Joseph’s Cometary Cho Fotloying Pall Beacha Willhim Buchanan Bao Passuldgo A. G.tracht Phil. Weight Nicholas Prink Ceorge Conrad Hom Jira

Drunken Mexican Man Reported Assault by Two White Men

Manuel Vara, a Mexican national, reported to police that two white men assaulted him on Easy Street, striking him with a rack and causing head injuries. Vara, allegedly drunk, was rediscovered near the corner of Zavalla and Lopes streets with money reportedly loose. He drives a transfer wagon.

Manuel Vara Zavalla Lopes

Ex Congressmen Suicide in Fosto iia Ohio

Former Ohio congressman M D Harter, ex-representative of the 17th district, was found dead in his room with a revolver beside him, the result of apparent suicide after suffering from ill health and depression. A prominent businessman, he chaired ties with Mills & Co and was involved in a Philadelphia bank, noted as a Money Democrat and free trade advocate.

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PITH AND POINT Corroborative Byrdener

A collage of quotes from Chicago Record Inquirer Harper's Bazar and other papers, with humorous exchanges about journalism, fiction writing and oddities. Snippets include a waiter’s complaint about mushrooms, fears of being buried alive, and marital tensions. Contains multiple names and places but no single cohesive event.

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Washingtons Birthday Celebrations and Tragedy Report

A chaotic overseas and domestic scene outlines Washingtons birthday events in the capital with parades and ceremonies though a fire claims a child death in Ontario. It notes a museum inauguration in Virginia and a furniture firm charity consignments while reviewing tariff changes and South American crop prospects.

Washington Bureau of American Republics Argentina

Bids Opened for City Rock Quarry Purchase

Bids received for the sale of the rock quarry at the sewer plant include C. Meusebach offering 46 yards and Jake Marshall offering 10 cents per yard. Additional bidders listed as Re GQ and Bvott appear with 10 circuits per yield.

Ity C. Meusebach Jake Marshall

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