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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1899
Page
12
Fort Worth reports a $4 a day project for a new roundhouse and station at the Fort Worth and Denver City railways with a total cost exceeding half a million dollars. An epidemic of meningitis is noted as deaths surge, many linked to McMRgws, while federal courts handle docketed cases in Northern Texas.
The witness General Bag an admitted that refrigerated beef shipments to Santiago were sent as experiments. He described the first shipment as experimental value undetermined and acknowledged the practice as part of wartime testing. The statement followed questioning by Colonel Davis and involved related remarks by General Miles and Secretary Alger.
Middlesboro Ky Feb 25 Mattle Winston shoots and kills Green Winston, his wife, after a breakfast row. Winston, a frail man under 100 pounds, pursued his wife into an adjoining room and fired a shotgun. The dying woman placed her body in bed. The case involves a volatile marriage and a possible motive of prior threats.
A preliminary trial in Anniston for J. D. Reatt and others charged with assaulting Colonel David G. Colson of Kentucky ended in acquittal. The court noted Colson was shot in the lip during a later incident linked to the case, with several defendants withdrawing. Colson remains in treatment after the wound. In related news, a Caesarean operation at Freedmen's Hospital in Washington successfully delivered a baby. mother and infant progressing well, marking the hospital's third such operation with no fatalities.
O. Lee, recently named as a commissioner of the Vicksburg Military Park, announced his decision to resign the presidency of the aids college at Starkville and return to his city.
In Lycoming County a dramatic duel between Isaac Henson and Joseph Price over the same young woman left both mortally wounded. The men, once close friends, stood ten paces apart and fired simultaneously. Henson was shot in the lung. Price in the abdomen, with Price dying and Henson expected to die. The woman involved is said to be distraught.
Legislative brief from Austin reports bills extending the age of consent to 18. Other measures include reorganizing judicial districts, adjusting court hold dates, creating road improvements in Liberty and Robertson counties, annexing Bacinal county to Webb county for judicial purposes, and granting Paris Texas a charter. No Senate session occurred that week.
The attorney general approved 14000 dollars in Pally county bridge bonds. Railroads paid December 31 1893 taxes on gross passenger earnings for the quarter ending that date including Gull Colorado and Santa Fe 1797 89 on earnings 179789 25 and the Texas Mexican Railway 53 57 on earnings 5 SCOT Attorney General Tom Smith returned from a Kansas trip after about a week away.
New York February 25 The Journal reports Admiral Dewey rejects any nomination for the presidency saying he has no desire for political office and prefers retirement and quiet age He states he is too old to learn a new profession and has refused all overtures from politicians while remaining devoted to the navy and education
Reports from Chihuahua Mexico indicate the state supreme court has not yet ruled on Macy Stewart the Confederate veteran condemned for a four year old killing near Parral. Stewart once fled to gall ab Varral and now languishes in Ohhuahia jail as appeals are pursued. The Chihuahua legislature reportedly refused a pardon.
An officer named Colonel Cotman, former inspector of Forestry under the Harn Administration, was tendered a high government position to go to the Philippines. He is en route to Washington for discussions and will decide his acceptance after meetings with officials. The role is described as akin to a state or interior department post.
Chicago broker Ch Th Rife tied a St Louis group to build a 100 ton oil mill with refinery 100000 dollars cost near the Texas and Pacific line while courthouse records list 92 gaming complaints. The arrests include a wide range of citizens and have sparked a social furor and job losses among youths.
Special Wire from Austin reports a subcommittee of the House Internal Improvement committee visited the commission on consolidating the M K T railroad with the Shreveport Southern, finding no objection and expecting a favorable report to the full committee. Also a Washington note names A W R Day of Ohio for United States circuit judge and Jeremiah McCarthy as Surveyor of Customs at Boston.
Special Wire from Washington reports Admiral Dewey states that a patrol ship has sailed for Giedsland of Webu, confirming naval activity and movement.
In Guesburg Indiana on February 25, plucky college freshmen occupied Beecher chapel belfry and raised pink and green colors from the tower. Police finally dispersed them after barricading the entrance and failed attempts by professors. The students escaped with the flag at dusk as authorities warned of possible serious consequences.
Latest cable from Washington reports quiet conditions as soldiers raid houses and capture small parties of suspected insurgents. Six men of General Tiarvisau Gray OUs Drigace were wounded in clashes with insurgents. Insurance company may claim for damage caused by incendiary fires.
In Wabash Indiana on Wel. 25 Mrs Horng’s south side home was destroyed by a natural gas explosion. Miss Beastie Lane stayed with Mrs Bunny and suffered injuries. Miss Tane is severely burned and doctors fear for Mrs Burna’s recovery as conditions remain hopeless.
Reports detail a deep plot targeting colonial forces amid uprisings. Military detachments depart for Spain after reinforcements. about 2,000 Spaniards remain with some civil staff. Light clashes near General King's lines. city remains quiet. Investigations reveal a thwarted plan tied to native intrigue from three nights earlier.
New York February 25 reports the Southern Railway has absorbed the Mobile and Birmingham railroad under a ninety nine year lease arranged by Samuel Buencer of Cie Soniheni. The lease was approved by London security borders and involves the colossal system under J. Therpout Morgan. President T G Bush of the Mobile and Birmingham travels south with Morgan to finalize Alabama closure.
Special Wire to Sunlaught El Paso Texas July 25 Polities warm up in Chile City as a mayor and several aldermen are to be elected in April Both Democrats and Republicans vow no fierce contest for the offices Democrat Magoffin the present mayor will be renominated Republicans nominate John O Keefe a former first lieutenant of volunteers to head their ticket Republicans met last night and organized for the campaign O Keefe ran against Magoffin two years ago and received 18 votes short of a majority but contest was argued to the present incumbent office.
Special Wire to Sunday Licht reports Reverend D Clark a local Methodist minister near Big Spring in Perry County blew out his brains with a musket. No motive given. The tragedy occurred in March with the minister aged six years old.
Special Wire reports a severe blaze in Keloyville that devastated the city today. Fire destroyed four firms incurring about 75000 in losses. Firefighters fought the flames but could not prevent the heavy damages.
A massive Havana display greeted General Maximo Gomes as crowds lined streets from Obispo to the governor general’s palace. Veterans rode past cheering citizens, with flags, bunting, and flowers in the historic march that honored insurgents and the dominion of Spanish and American colors intertwined amid the nation’s political tensions.
Governor Sayora announces a $200 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects linked to a fatal incident Sunday night at the residence of Mr. Parks near Corsloeann. Attorney General Smith approves charter of the Texas Northern Railway with headquarters in Anderson Grimes County Texas. The line spans 12 miles from Anderson to Stoneham in Grimes County.
The first Friday night reception by the Young Men's Christian Association shows steadily decreasing attendance though local artists contribute. For March, Miss Alice Routledge, Miss Katie Bolton, Miss Cote, Miss Tenore Caschal, and the Owl club offer instrumental and vocal numbers with a slate of listed gentlemen as performers.
During G A R sessions in Washington Miss Ducher of Omaha Nebraska, delegate to the D A R convention, arranged to present a historic flag to a Smithsonian Institute official after meeting an elderly landowner in Northern Massachusetts during her summer trip. The presentation is reportedly well organized and approved.
Davis was arrested at Ensley near here on revenue charges. He allegedly ran a blind tiger in the steel and furnace suburb. An hour after jail he was found in a stupor from overdosage of tropine. He is out of danger.
A Washington dispatch reports calls intensifying for Secretary of War Alger to resign as pressure grows from Republicans and cabinet members. The cold political climate and reorganizations heighten the push for change in the War Department.
The International and Great Northern railroad will publish a monthly magazine titled RATTROSD MAGAZING. It will be under the general passenger department and aims to stir interest in Texas prospects, encouraging industry investment and inviting outside attention to Texas advantages.
Mounted Officers Vin Winer and Brown arrested a Terith cavalryman found drunk and firing a Government 45 pistol near the corner of umaron and Gobmerce streets after dark. A second arrest followed a well known young man who, also intoxicated, fired several lines near the cotton compress for a similar purpose.
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