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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1900

Page

4

Two Republican Conventions Divide County Delegates

The article reports a split in the county Republican party led by Dr Terrell and Postmaster Clifford. A contested convention fight over votes and favoritism prompts rival delegations, threatening to widen the rift through state and county committees and potentially trigger civil service inquiries.

Coenty Amustar Elroua Dr Terrell Netamene Clifford Whitesister Terrell G. WH OR. Green State Committee Washington Mice Souer Mberties Tackian i Heme Dolesktes Chairenan Sonnty Ue Civil Secvice Edi Bexar Split Leiwear UneeMee Green Ferguson Wis Wil

Encampment The G A L Convened For Elective Work

General Albert D. Shaw and William Dustin lead a G A L encampment agenda on the 19th for an itinerary of training and local governance. The state encampment will be held here on the 20th with orders issued for proceedings and organizational tasks.

G. A. BR Albert D. Shaw William Dustin Siireh Ganimandar Rolton Qvill Ban Aulonia Hwit Sid Mat Ee

Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cures for Skin Eruptions

An 19th century patent medicine advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal purifier. It claims to drain poisons from the blood to cure skin eruptions, eruptions, scabs, boils, and other conditions. The pitch offers $1 per bottle and free trial doses by sending to the company in Georgia.

Btra BB. A Buttingora Gatley Etocd Halu Co Anta W.&s.no

Pleasant Party Held For Mr and Mrs Wilson

A pleasant party was given Saturday evening at Travia park in honour of Mr and Mrs James Wilson and Mrs Wilson Sr by Mr Richard Hoskey. Light refreshments were served and music furnished by Mesere Mitchall and Papne. Guests included numerous local residents and family members.

James Wilson Wilson, Sr Travia Park Richard Hoskey Muslen Mesere Mitchall Papne A. Miart Mary Rahnke Tillie Githuger Sophie Heisler Theresa Heister Annie Rahnke Pauline Rub

Building Permits Issued On Commeren Street Area

Veral anes Ampricanized Blinds for Commeren Street, Uily Chek Jahison issued the following IU permits yesterday. AL Sarhat to ereeb on fray residence at 321 Maéntaria 1 Wagrels FT, boett 8100. Shealiza Cotend to wheel frame addition on 9 stably. AL ALGelse street Ward 3 cost 20. Max Reich to erect an ordinary frame store on road side East Comimpree street Ward 7 cost 0. Modesta Torres to erect one story from Kstohon at 32 Pecos street Ward 4 cost 20. Refugio Casares to erect a per shed of lumber and tin 383 Wash Quin mieree street Ward 6 cost 35. The latter permit will give author Wyle the third roudly within the past few days to erect a chili stand on East Counioever street. The two stands already erected are opposite the fine ton of Rusk street and are pretty square sheds with a hip roof on four sides extending up to a point with no small room on one side for a kitchen. erty RM

Commeren Street Uily Chek Jahison AL Sarhat Boett Shealiza AL Algelse Street Ward 3 Max Reich Comimpree Street Modesta Torres Pecos Street Wrrd Rusk Street Erty RM

Kendall to Return and Launch New Paper in City

Report says J J Kendall, a well known newspaper man, will soon return to the city to commence publication of a paper constructed on novel fines. The Jefferson club claims authority to designate polling precinct chairmen for the Kexar county commission, with the board following their lead, though the lib is but a minor faction of the Democratic party.

J. J. Kendall Avenne Post Jefferson Club Kexar County Commission Lib Democratic Party Strangih

George Washington Birthday Celebration at Sacred Heart Academy

A school event at Sacred Heart academy featured a Loyal Celebration for George Washington's Birthday. The program, chosen by the Sisters, included songs, recitations, instrumental solos, and readings by Misses Meerscheidt, Powers, Tubbs, Hansen, Meinhany, Benavides, and others, with performances of The American Play, Soiree Dance, Hungarian Dance, and more.

Sacred Heart Academy L. Meerscheidt A. Powers B. Tubbs Wagner M. de Sha C. Hansen M. Geresdoff G. Bartholomai L. Haralson M. Meynahan George Washington Myrtie de Sha Camile Boyes Edith Morris Mary Black Melitana Benavides Laura Meerseberdt Misa Christiana Hansen Ybhe Agnes Powers Columbia” “Ful Chorus Gretchen Blanche Tubbs la Fontaine Davis Lewis Mies Ventona Benavides Pauline Alice Wernett Héssie Moynihan Kate Soltner Mamie Muldoon Leah Waris Lillian Boullt

Children’s Nots Masquerade Hop At Harmony Hall

The Méxtenin Sovial elub held a masquerade hop for juveniles in Harmony Hall while the Unsing association hosted a hop for its younger members in its cous hall on Market street. Both events were very successful with colorful costumes on display.

Harmony Hall Unsing Association Cous Hall Market Street

Measles Quarantine Ordered After Five New Cases

City health authorities quarantined five more measles cases yesterday, listing addresses on Sugusca Street, Crockett Street, North Flores Street, Berth Flores Street, and Emat Houston Street as affected zones. The report notes measures at these locations as part of the outbreak response.

Sugusca Street Hilo Crockett Street North Flores St Berth Flores Emat Houston Street

Protests Over Confederate Monument Site in City Park

Citizens clash over location of a Confederate monument and a library in Travis Park. Opponents fear noise, crowding, and value loss to nearby homes, while supporters push for a central park landmark and visibility for the library. Business men and women alike file protests urging park preservation.

Lown Tva Travis Park Bi Supkey Terns Identeo A. W. Tronston Veen Street Bilding Inpetan Daughters of the Confedurtes Erecta

San Antonio Clubhouse Burglaries Highlight Local Event

San Antonio Younts club members held a tournament on Dwyer Avenue courts with prizes of candy and a small box. The clubhouse has been burglarized three times recently with items stolen. detectives alerted and watchful guards hired to deter future break ins.

San cAmionio Pennis -Assochado San Antonio Younts Club Lorbies Dwyer Avenue Secon J. J. Gunninghall Leanne Wolthal G. C. Cresson, Jr Misa Wise Moratellar Stielen Amlere Watehmad Nas Ysen

San Antonio Street Car Fare Cut Proposed by City

A gar company urged by Mer. Schenermeyer of the Southwestern park seeks to abolish the dowh's fare to the faye wman and begin dorky to force wil he & coats, promising cheaper transportation once the work at Southwestern park is completed.

San Antonio Sirese Gar Company Mer Schenermeyer Southwestern Park He & Coats

No Quorum Delays Flower Battle Meeting Surrender Feared

The Date of Flowers association failed to meet at the Business Men's club due to lack of quorum. Members warned that continued failure could lead to surrender of the charter. The group discussed coordinating a San Jacinto day display with city Pride and potential independent action if support from the Battle of Flowers wanes.

Date of Flowers Association Business Men's Club San Jacinto Business Mens Club Kight Dortherh Mexico

Mrs Lowry Heads to Mexico to Visit Relatives

Mrs M T Lowry passed through the city yesterday en route to the City of Mexico from Kentucky. She will visit her son Dr Willis E B Lowry and later join her younger son Todd Lowry in Baltimore. They plan to return to the United States in late April and stop in this city for an extended visit before returning to Kentucky.

M.T. Lowry City of Mexico Kentucky Willis EB. Lowry Todd Lowry Baltimore Medical College

Local Leaders Attended City County Meet in Bryan

A tense afternoon gathering near Weston featured a meeting between Bryan city and county leaders and free silver advocates. Prominent figures like Strenter Kelle Denisclmvan attended, signaling broad engagement despite chaotic remarks and conflicting viewpoints.

Westonbro Sitet Bryan Silver Rainbow Strenter Kelle Denisclmvan Ton. Tr. Onton A

Compliments from Roosevelt and Texas veterans cited in San Antonio letter

The article recounts a letter from Theodore Roosevelt praising Texas and the Alamo era veterans, in a formal acceptance of a Texas bond to the city. It mentions Sun Antonio figures and a string of property transfers and real estate notices tied to local residents and firms, with names and lot details.

Wlw. Johnson Cal Pheodore Roosevelt New York San Autonis Stine Tyne Alamo Theaugh Thronzh

Unclaimed Packages At Paria Express Office

Unclaimed matter listed at Paria Express office includes names like W. T. Baldriagee V. Brown H. TR. Ronsch Geo Edgar M. G. Tlarper Hatmann J. S. Key BD Lindsay B TN Too Jeff Mayks Maud Russ R. a. Taylor and Eugene B. Weil.

Paria Express Ofc W. T. Baldriagee V. Brown H. TR. Ronsch Geo Edgar M. G. Tlarper 8. Hatmann J. S. Key Lindsay TN Too Jeff Mayks Maud Russ R. A. Taylor Eugene B. Weil

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