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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1900

Page

6

Local Baptists Plan First Protestant Church Here

Baptists of the area are organizing to erect a church, the first Protestant house of worship in the town. Notables like Wm Seber and other local figures are coordinating efforts, with preparations underway amid a community buzz.

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Bicycle Track Assured for Three Thousand Spectators

City officials expect a wooden bicycle track in Madison Square Garden style, seating about 3000. Prince Keeha aids construction. work could start Tuesday with completion in 7 to 10 days. Surface, banking, and purse plans to attract top riders. San Antonio event aims to draw world beaters.

Lila Teiss Heuermenn Keeha Madteon Square Arden New York Wwooden Thenal San Antonio Toregale Jutta Sul Bagn

City fights a hobos crackdown after mayor’s order

Police mobilize special squads to hunt vagrant bands dubbed dangerous by Mayor Hicks. A citywide roundup follows threats to curb robberies and break-ins as patrols sweep parks, depots, and streets, with officers instructed to act decisively. Robberies mount caution amid late afternoon and night hold ups. Authorities warn residents to secure homes and report suspicious activity promptly.

Local Social Club Event Attracts Many Guests

Mexteart Beelul hosts a social club gathering at Wy dan hall Iyash with music, dancing, and a late reception until 3 o clock. Attendees include Mrs. Alice Greta and a long list of ladies and gentlemen such as O Buconi Thad W Smith Muguerza Cardenas and Garcia families.

O. Buconi Thad W. Smit

Prisoner Imprisonment Case Report From Dallas Texas

Special to Sunday edition reports a man imprisoned for murder in Dallas Texas. The article notes the defendant’s capture, trial, and sentencing details.

Lifesentence verdict in Humphries lynching case in Palestine

Special to the Times-Herald from Palestine reports Bob Stevens found guilty of murder in the Humphries lynching. He received life imprisonment at the penitentiary. Stevens, once noted for good character, faced strong defense yet the jury delivered a verdict. Conviction of conspiracy charges follows, with appeals next Saturday.

Dalles Tex Palestins Jory Bob Stevens Cachine Ife I Hob Stevene Humphriée Stévens Hender- Son Britam Hender- Soon Slovena Humphries Stevene Stevens Cain Wephald

Firemen’s Ball Promises Large Turnout for Charity

Invitation to the Firemen’s Belief association annual hall event in Beet hover hall on Wednesday night offers a ball and supper with tickets sold by Mrs. Inddies. Proceeds go to a worthy cause as the social event aims for strong attendance and community support.

Ackricwidadas Firemen's Belief Association Beethover Hall Buynk Uekels

Sunday School Workers Unite to Improve Schools

The Pructary Union plans a 2:30 PM Sunday meeting at the YMCA Ball to discuss forming a primary union for city study school workers. Mr M J 2 Son, with years of experience, will speak on the benefits, plan, and scope of such a union.

M. C Studiy Afr. M. J Euch A. Umlon

Geggan Brothers unveil two exiled marches in modern style

Latent output in music studio reveals two excellent compositions. One titled Anta Kappa Phi, a two step march by Harold W Hoffman. The other Attica on the Cho, a two step by Melchor T Manicon. Both aimed for prominence in this season's music.

Geggan Bros Mu Ale Harold W. Hoffman Enke Welk Melchor 'T Manicon

Jewish Widows Gather For Orphans Home Benefit

A Jewish Aid Society event at the St Charles Avenue home in New Orleans gathers at 4 PM Sunday to raise funds for repairs and an expansion plan. The drive seeks $7400 for improvements and a training school to better prepare orphans from Mississippi Alabama Texas Florida Arkansas and Tennessee for life after care.

Orleans Gira Cephiades LPN St Charles ’Avene Sevasion Bonita Ds Gow Tanebe Abe Rey Dr. Sale Atlanta Almoria Texas Florida Arkansas Tennessee Eme

Reconnaissance and Allied Action Reported in Philippines

Dispatch from New York and Manila notes Allied forces under Captain Lpps and three men of the Palriy in a night raid from Brang to Carmo to drive 200 insurgents from entrenched positions. Twenty five enemy were killed. American forces surrounded but suffered no casualties. Over a hundred artillery shells from a gunboat attacked Laguna de Bay en route from Manila. Supposed launch or gunboat project depicted. suppression paints in Canlte province papers call for public support and warn of indemnity assurances from Dr. Bryasi Democrats.

York Jonie Heralds Aly Cable Rrang Carmom Laguna de Bay Manila Canlte Pravinice Bryasi

Ginners Combine Forms Big Alabama Cotton Group

Birmingham interest units the Continental Gin company with a 2 million dollar capitalization. Names Daniel Pratt Gin Co Prattville Alabama and other firms from Atlanta Dallas and Bridgewater among organizers. W Norlington Prattville elected president with several vice presidents named. Plan avoids plant closures and bets 10000 on improvements and developments.

Birmingham Ale Continental Gin Company Alnama Daniel Pratt. Gin Co Prattville Alm Smith Bons Gin and Machine ‘Company Avondale Northington Munger Patt’ Gin Co Hast Hirmingham Als. Winship- Gin and Arachide Co Atlanta Munger Improved’ Cotton Machine Company Dallas Texans Eagle’Cotton Gin Company Ebridgewater Alass W. Norwtington Daniel Prate J. Munger YC. Gannon A. W. Smith H. S. Munger

Buller Begins Offensive Rumors From London

Special to the Sunday Light reports rumors that General Buller has assumed the offensive toward the Tugela River and shelling the Boers entrenchments. The claims are unconfirmed but shelling is described as a preliminary step to a possible river crossing. Analysts doubt a general British movement yet acknowledge a potential attack on Commandos south of the river.

Buller London Mary

Man From Lincoln Dies Aboard J G N Train

A passenger train from the north found T A Garothers of Lincoln Nebraska dead on the J G N line en route to San Antonio for health. Coroner ruled death due to consumption. A lower berth sleeper found a $76 check and $16.70 in cash. body identified by pager. deceased about 40 with family in Lincoln awaiting disposition.

Coronee Swoeney la Pillmen Gnnie Pereon Kansas Evan San Marcos Neenaged Bea Lincoln

The Cotton Mill Debate in New England and South

A mid 19th century article discusses cotton mill development, noting Haynes and his daughter returning from Southern California, the impact of tablingment of cotton mills on the North and South, and the division of goods into coarser exports versus fine goods for home use. It mentions Southern mills mostly producing coarser grades and Northern mills favoring finer grades, with public sentiment and canal investments in New England tied to southern mills. The piece highlights perceived economic tensions between Northern and Southern textile interests and the influence of southern mill activity on northern markets.

New Bayland Hessemt Orleans Mills Haynes Dotton Mills Sondlauing New England Id Southern Mills Thia Boeland

Cadamba siege reports from the Thirty-ninth volunteers reach camp

Special dispatch notes the Thirty-ninth and Thirty-sixth volunteer infantry reach Cadamba amid heavy losses at Uabue Yon oid Binang. Insurgent papers claim fortifications strong, while Volantey and other outlets quote from Brae illa on General Univton's death and funeral. A force from various units moves from Ppelg toward the lake shore as Romblon opens on January 0.

Pahilipfine Sumlay New York Thysun Onbie WMC Regiusente Cadamba Uabue Cagaes Braeilla Univton Areca Volsntes Aguilfaide Lehwer Bicvanth Gieger’e Macabees Vondoser Ppelg Romblon Tanmary

Donators Custie Case Aboard Ship Enrages Cape Town Plan

Special to the Sunday reports a suspected sympathizer aboard the steamer Donators Custie bound for Cape Town. The officer in charge seized a revolver and tied up incriminating evidence in the suspect’s cabin. He was placed in custody by authorities at Gilewitar for further action.

Tondor Lont Robertx Cape Town Ils Trong Gilewitar

Corner Stone Day Planned By Monroe High School

Monroe Louisiana announces a delayed corner stone ceremony for New Year’s Day now postponed to the present month. Superintendent P. Calhoun and officials plan an elaborate program preceded by a parade through the city. About 460 white children attend the school.

Monroe Une Haa NOTA Tatsea Bs &R Panay Tne Sento P. Calhoun

Ice bound steamer Oliver King in Tennefice river

The steamer Oliver King lies icebound in the Tennefice river near Lille mouth with twenty five crew from Knoxville London Kingston and Chattanooga en route to Little River for cocking main supplies exhausted. relief expected from London. Heat in the center of a large ice gorge endangers the vessel. Tenn iron furnace sold to Red River Iron Co in Clarkesville with public price undisclosed. Clarksville Furnace Co stockholders included A L Smith of Louisville Nashville and August Belmonte of New York.

Challandora Jan Oliver “King Tennefiece Lille Knoxville London Kingston Chattanoogaa Little River Main Tenn Clarkewiile Red Tver Iron Company Ailton TF. Smith Louisvile An Nashville Auprust Belmont New York Clarkayilla Furnace Company

Two Year Old Child Dies in Brieto Home Fire

A two year old girl, daughter of TH W Wood a retired banker, was burned to death in a house fire at Brieto Tennessee Sunday. The fire occurred while the family was at the grate, marking a tragic accident this week.

Kinton Tenn Jon Macion TH. W. Wood Brieto Toiay

Man in Female Dress Arrested After String of Impersonations

Special to the Sunday Issue reports St Louis case where Fred W Grimes, posing in a skin cape outfit, entered several houses including Lulu Morrison's at 813 Chestnut and claimed to be a telegraph operator. Police seized him after a suspicious scene and he claimed to be protecting his wife under disguise. Grimes, about 2 years in custody, denied wrongdoing despite charges. He says he arrived from Memphis two weeks ago and intended no harm but was found in female clothing.

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Missionary Arranges Chinese Marriage in Philadelphia

A missionary in China coordinates a match between Chinese individuals with Yi Wang Jon as facilitator. Su Ting Fu travels from San Francisco to Philadelphia to wed Wang Jol, after family and Presbyterian church involvement. Photographs are exchanged and funds sent by mail to cover wedding expenses and gown.

ChristanteRt Cinese Ld Woutiley Chriss Guiness Tride Dudegroum Huebead Yi Wang Jon Thin City Su Mog Bu Now, Co Phillislphia San’ Francisco As Presbyterian Eched Chinese Ag Wang Johnnny Predérick Tegharge Whisston Torey

Turbulent City Council Ends Street Railway Book Returns

In Kansas City January actions, aldermen surrendered council books and returned them to the Metropolitan Street Railway company after the company announced it will not run the passes more than once every thirty days. The dispute centers on 10 coupons per book for rides and extended franchise rules.

Autronottan Steel Railway Kansas City Council Bpecial Kansas City Mon Metropolitan - Street Railway Comptany Kangar Mansae City Kau Amétropolitan

A Mere Incident At Macon Inn Publicity

Miss Mary Mud 303 of Wallen near Macon Ga hurt in a minor incident at the Macon inn. A young man accompanying her resisted the claim and a scuffle ensued, leaving her balance and the situation unresolved. The report notes an injury but provides few details.

Macon Inn Mary Wallen

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