Community Dance and Socials At Mission Garden
Thirty years of local society notes describe a lively Mission Garden gathering with Rosa Heiligmann Sophie Crug and others organizing arrangements and reception. Fort Sam Houston musicians provided music for a grand polonaise as eighty five couples danced. Other events include a pink domino hop at Archbald Vict Mall and a High Five day gathering at P. Woods residence on Mays Street.
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Mission Garden
Rosa Heiligmann
Sophie Crug
Mesers
Trea. James
Marten Beck
Geo. James
Joe Kohr
Frank James
Barton Beck
Mise M. Bernhardt
Dolls Heiligmann
Jess Phil
Wendegin
Paul Gueldner
Suisse
Mary Tadigan
Shively
Wrobbel
Fort Sam Houston
Hell
Jall
Fat Cavalry Orchestra
Peor
Win. Ramsey
Maalcias John Wrobbet
Radigan
Nicholas Govuel
Woods
Mays Street
LALRET HUIGHTS HUCHES CLUB ENTERTAINS LADIES
Mrs F F McArdle hosted a social entertain club on Thursday evening. She remains a popular hostess with effortless charm. Prizes were awarded after a close finish: Mrs V P Brown first ladies prize, Mrs Buluh second ladies five, Mr Lor Adame first gentleman’s prize, Mr Hains second gentleman’s prize, Miss Nora Fauklin consolidated prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. McArdle
V. P. Brown
Orst
Buluh
Lor Adame
Thrat
Hai
NEWS OF THE RAILROADS AND CITY VISITORS
The Southern Pacific pay car arrives in San Antonio tomorrow. B. Brooks, traveling freight and passenger agent, came from Laredo yesterday. General Wreigat and others from Milfett are in the city for health reasons. Anntin from Avan returned from New Orleans with a party. L. D. Richardson, Hot Springs superintendent, and his wife are in town for health, troubled by a carbuncle.
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Pacife
San Antonio
Tonorrow
B. Brooks
Arrangas
Laredo
IT Clark
Milfett
Cyalde
Nellie Yeaterday
L. D. Richardson
Gene
War on slot machines: saloon men fined
The Light's crusade on nickel-in-the-slot devices continues with fines levied yesterday. Constable Joe Kohr turned $85 over to the county treasurer from fines on those using the machines. Several individuals pleaded guilty in Justice Court, each assessed $14 with costs totaling $99.15. Names include HH Limburger, Billy Sheehan, Bull Bros, Joe Cooley, J Bermete, Burke Souter, Grimber Bros, Joe Sheridan, A Gau, MecCarmick, G Franks, Jim Rigsy.
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Joe Kohr
Justice Court
Ned
HH. Limburger
Billy Sheehan
Bull Bros
Joe Cooley
J. Bermete
Burke
Burke& Souter
Grimber Bros
Joe Sheridan
A. Gau
MecCarmick
G. Franks
Jim Rigsy
Double Badger Fight On Blum Street In San Antonio
An exciting but sparsely attended badger bout occurred on Blum street around 7 PM last night. Two men, Mr. Braesin and Mr. Iser, released the animal from its box and the veteran Mike delivered the final act.
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Blum Street
San Antonio
Braesin
Iser
Mike
Merahie
Lynchings and post office property under federal view
Special Wire from Washington reports the post office will not directly intervene in the lynching of a colored postmaster at Lake City and the burning of the Lawrence post office. Officials say federal authority is limited. local authorities must handle the crime and arrest the culprits.
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United States Mail
Washington
Post Ance Department
Lake City
E Ft
Uhord
Meeting in San Antonio Aims to Halt Clifford Post Appointment
Citizens at Selole's hall discussed delaying Dr George Clifford's confirmation as postmaster of San Antonio. Julius Oppenheimer chaired the session. a committee was formed to circulate petitions and forward a letter to the Senate Post Office Committee in Washington urging action and delaying the nomination.
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Selole
George Clifford
San Antonio
Julius Oppenheimer
ALFP
Hellbrun
Senate Committee
Washington
Tex
Senate Committees On Postal Affairs
D. C
Mose Mweting
Citzens of
Wooal, Locke
Growiehs
Aril J. Po Newenhh
Caloneh Neweumis
Trubingon
Studae
Cuiffurd
Bad Antonio
Cornel Newvomy
Olifferd
Grothuus
Amis Elivy
Lesa
Hurt m
Mxutue
Mo Hon
Ope Pelthearer
Grant Sails Through Texas Republican Deal
A Houston dispatch reports Mrs John Crent received word that the national committee sent her name with Texas wartime factions to the Senate. The plan omits Chapley Fargueon and signals a settled split among leaders after nearly a year of conflict. Grant and allies expressed satisfaction with the outcome and control ambitions tempered by practical gains.
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Houston
Tex
Shean
Texas
Mrn
John Crent
National Committee Mancipant
Washington
Chapley Fargueon
Grant
Hunting for Kennedy disappearance sparks Algiers inquiry
Special wire reports Algiers police seek TWIl Ham Kennedy a bargeman for Southern Pacific who vanished after being seen aboard a barge near Chalmette on February 17. Rumors say he left with a woman. he has two wives and one child.
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Orleans
Algiers
Twil Ham Kennedy
Kennedy
Southern Pacific Road
Wesurego
Chalmette
Tie
Port Chalmette
Alegiers
Chiig
New Austrian Corvette Donau Heads to New York in April
New Orleans Feb 26 The Austrian corvette Donau now in port will weigh anchor March 3 and sail to Havana for eight days then proceed to the Canton nort and on to New York arriving about April 10 to meet Captain Zasadsky. Capt Herminas reports to Genoa next Saturday aboard Ems as health improves.
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New Orleans
Donau
Adriatic
York Harbor
Yon Hohnel
Dona
von Hermann
von Jenik Yasadsky
Pala
New York
Lieut
von Hotnel
Hermisnas
Jayne
Genoa
Ems
Bank
Italy
Demolition Begins On New Orleans Landmark Trio
The Theatrical Trust led by Klaw and Erlanger starts razing three city landmarks in New Orleans The State Victory medical building and the Louisiana State University edifice dating from 1840 will yield only bricks and lumber The library is first to fall with demolition planned to remove the rest over about thirty days The site will host modern theatres with bids to follow for the new complex plans use bricks and blocks salvaged from the ruins and report any sensational finds are unlikely
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New Orleans
Medical
University
State of Louisiana
Seany
Theatrical Trust
Klaw & Erlanger
Felter
Ue Mibrary
Medeat
Academic Bulldine
Letter A Fake in New Orleans Fraud Case
In New Orleans Jovistans Wes and George E Joyce with Danwglas received 25 or 50 days each from Judge de Le Nretonne under the 6046 ordinance. One man took 2 cents from Mrs Malley claiming funds were for church purposes using a letter of authority from Father Downey of St Josephs church, which Downey denies issuing. The other man pursued similar schemes under the same ordinance.
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New Orleans
Jovistans
Wes
George E. Joyce
Danwglas
de le Nretonne
Malley
St. Joseph's Church
Wali Te Hed
Father Downey
Pneumatia Mail Service Debate In New Orleans
In New Orleans on February 21 Walter Trashear requested pneumatic mail service for the city and asked Louisiana delegation aid in Washington. Congressman Da Vey and General Meyer responded, indicating the matter will receive attention. Davey referred the issue to Congressmith Qeden, a post roads and post office committee member, for handling.
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Maib Servic
Sunday Light
New Orleans
Lone Lineage
Walter Trashear
Cy Couist
Thes
Louisiana
Washington
Mming
Nse Vrainance
Story
Council
Pneumatie
le Magter
Hraghear
Arker
Meyer
Davey
Qeden
Post Roads and Postnice Committee
Trouble Between A Negro and His Girl Ends in Shootings
New Orleans reports a serious fracas in Algiers when Dave Manory and Cleimos Thomas, both bound for home from an Odd Fellows ball, quarrelled at Slidel Street near Brooklyn. Manory was cut on the hand and Thomas severely shot in the right thigh. each blames the other for the pistol discharge. Police arrested Manory after the incident. doctors were summoned but Mrs. Thomas refused hospital aid.
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New Orleans
Algiers
Dave Manory
Elmira Street
Cleimos Thomas
Odd Fellows
Slidel Street
Brooklyn
Mallory
Gow Fellows
Clemog Thomas
Oficer
Thomas
Sildell
Brooklyn Avenue
Odi Fellows
Meltory
Hegkie
Lyn
Maine Battleship Maine Explosion Theories Emerge
Special wire reports divers proving the Maine's destruction was caused by an external explosion aboard the vessel. Naval experts debate a torpedo or other outside device, citing damaged forward magazines and intact powder stores as key clues.
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Bunday Light
New York
Dlavana
Maine
Febyquary Ltd
Omler
McKinley Not to Consider Maite Question Indemnity
The Herald reports President McKinley will not consider the Maite accident issue, while strong calls for complete indemnity rise. Officials quote a general indemnity figure around ten million dollars, with some pushing higher as the inquiry continues and responsibility remains unsettled.
Navy Department preps for possible war amid secrecy
A special wire from Washington reports Acting Secretary Whendove Roosevelt says no war, but full prep for defense is underway. Officials emphasize gradual, patient work to ready the navy, while awaiting public clarity and strategy amid uncertain conditions.
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Bunday Bleu
Washington, D.C
Relayy
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Carter
Lott Pond road sale eyed by US court action
Creditors of the Little Rock Hot Springs and Texas division road seek formal notices as, reportedly, a bid process advances. The move aims to push completion with a sale to the Wansua City Pittsburg and title company seen as a likely purchaser. Upset bid around 90 cents on the dollar. Names of plaintiffs withheld.
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Sunes Light
Hot Springs
Ark
John G. Lonsdée
Little Rock
Texas
Lott
United States
Wansua City
Pittsburg
Plague Riots in Bombay Presidency Towns Spark Panic
Indian report from February 21 describes riots in Sinnar Nawik and Nasik sparked by plague fears and sanitation rules. Mob attacked medical officials, destroyed sanitary depots and telegraph lines, and police fired to disperse crowds. Nasik saw arson of encampments. deaths in Sinnar limited to around forty as plague spreads.
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Sweer
Bombay
Sunnar
Bombay Presidency
Sinnar
Nawik
Nasik
Niask
Spanish navy officer predicts war and coastal strikes
A Ciudad Viejo dispatch quotes Lieutenant Patmo of the Spanish navy discussing a possible war with the United States. He claims Spain would strike from the sea, destroy large American cities, and force U.S. peace terms while avoiding land conquest. He asserts Spain’s navy could deter U.S. forces and that the American population count is irrelevant given oceanic advantage.
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New York
Hlerard
Ciudad Souvex
Mexico
Patmo
City of
Maine
Sussleton
Brazil
Bureau of Naval Intelligence
United States
Sagasta
Joey
Noblar Beter
Naval militia seeks funding for twenty torpedo boats
Washington chatter fades as officials deny sensational rumors and await a court of inquiry report. The administration hopes for prudent agitation to yield a larger naval appropriation and support for the militia. The DIL proposal by Mgr Barber seeks 2,500,000 dollars to build twenty torpedo boats for stationing in multiple ports for militia use.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Court of Inquiry
Naval Militia
Mgr. Barber
King George Threatened With Assassination
Athens Feb 1 special wire reports an attempted assassination of King George. The populace is aroused and royal guards have been active as authorities brace for further turmoil amid rising unrest.
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King George
Athens
Gresco
Rena @armes
Uvalde Social Scene Reports Evening Events
Uvalde Tex February reports mark social life with a professional domino party at Jodee Gunnerys hosted by Judge and Mrs Garner. Aliss Steel receives a delicacy gift and gloves for serving guests while a windy pulling event and literary society programs entertain residents. A grand ball precedes Lent and juvenile picnics provide cheerful gatherings for Forty four acquaintances in town.
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Uvalde
Tex
Jodee Gunnery’s
Uvalie
Aliss Steel
Houses of Perfume
Alan Kelley
Garner
J. G. Smythe
Literary Society
W. D. Love
J. Washigton
Sayers
Court House
Carallal
Hay Seed Club
Gus Mulvtter
W. R. Hooper
Balesville
Sabinat
Mies Luline Koren
Texas push for inspector of steam vessels nomination in tenth district
A Washington dispatch notes Texas efforts to gain control of the supervising inspector position for steam vessels, a job once viewed as Louisiana’s. John A. Cotter of Texas was nominated in the tenth district amid multiple Louisiana applicants. The nomination report is delayed for private reasons and a Republican committee member signals the nomination may stand.
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Washington
Texas
Louisiana
John A. Cotter
Green
Demas
Rontination Bil
Commerce Committee
Eyewitness Links Maine Explosion to Accident Claims
Mobile reporter John Thornferdt of the Tribhgkes steamship Casas, an eye witness to the Hryand harbor blast that sank the battleship Maine, said in a Feb twenty six interview that he believes the explosion resulted from an accident. He gives a graphic account of the moment and notes hopes never to witness such sight again.
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Mobile
Ala
Ehiginger
John Thornfcrdt
Casas
Hryand Harbor
United States
Maine
Alabama man hanged for triple plantation murder
William Scott, a Black resident of Greensboro, Alabama, was executed in private for the brutal killing of John A. Singley, his wife, and their 10 year old son. Scott, who had robbed the house after selling a planter’s cor e earnings, confessed to the three murders and was hanged after a trial in Marion County. Troops guarded the jail to prevent lynching.
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Dunningham
Ala
Greensboro
William Scott
Riples
Alabama
Scott
Seafort
Greenstoro
Win
Singley
Tiny
Tere
Sirs
Marion
World cotton supply shows weekly decline
New Orleans reports Secretarynester's statement on the world's visible cotton supply. The week closed with a decrease of 43,982 bales, total world supply at 4,367,214 vs 4,411,194 last week and 3,829,322 a year ago. American cotton totals 4,319,214 with other kinds at 248,000.
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New Orleans
Nester
Wales
Egypt
Brazil
India
Births Reported This Month With Addresses
Birth announcements list a February 23 boy John Dury at 137 North Flores street and a February 4 girl at 1st East Commerce street for Itoy D G Stell, plus a February 23 girl for W M Banchilla at 227 Seguin street.
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John Dury
North Flores Street
Itoy
D. G. Stell
Commerce Street
W. M. Banchilla
Seguin Street
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