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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1899

Page

6

Mabry's Successor Promotions in Texas Volunteer Infantry

Adjutant General Office Austin issues order effective January 6 1899 detailing promotions in the First Texas Regiment including Dagyer to colonel and Franklin promoted to major, with other officers advanced. reports also note a poultry attack incident near Paris with a stabbing.

Austin Exis Adjutant Generals Office Adjutant General's Office State of Texas Tan Texas Volunteer Infantry de Major Beurry Irisk Theutenand F. Danwsan Company Ik Vier Tachids Promond Liewenant Ib Johnson Mewlemtl Dawson Gey Green Leutenant Tobinson A. Plwwo Dncrapt Adil

Insane Verdict For Belknap Cavalry Veteran

Liven insane, Pradk SMinhinett, formerly a member of the Belknap cavalry, was adjudged insane in the county court yesterday afternoon. About 28, married, his father is a resident of Abbanta, Ga. Depression is believed to have triggered the derangement. Once tall and well built, he appeared greatly agitated during the examination and had to be restrained with leather wristlets after striking a sheriff’s deputy during arrest, then being escorted to the county asylum.

Dep Ory Sheri

Gratitude Letter From Turner to Addison C. Harris

Mr R N Turner buggegemaster of Aransas Pass sends a congratulatory letter to Addison C Harris Indianapolis Tad praising his appointment as Minister to Austria by President McKinley. The missive lauds Harris's devotion to the Republican party and his standing as a worthy citizen, wishing him a pleasant and prosperous sojourn abroad.

R. N. Turner Aransas Pass Addison C. Harry Austria Addson C Hanis Indianapolis Tad Harris McKinley Mense Republican Party George W. Dluss Cormerky William

Relics Found In Mississippi Office Of State Secretary

A morning discovery in the Mississippi secretary of state office unearthed original secession ordinances and the 1860 constitution. The preserved secession document bears countersignature by William S. Barry and signatures of county delegates, with the constitution fragment still legible though faded. Also found was a commission issued by Thomas Jefferson to Cowles Meade, and other related papers, indicating the era’s valuable relics amid stored trash and dust in the office.

William S. Barry Isu Ivery Sissiott Thomas Jefferson Cowles Meade

Cuban War Official Flags Peace as Goal in Cuba

New York reports from Jan 14 quote two high US officials with Cuban experience. They relay Masinio Gomez’s cautious views on postwar Cuba, urging peace and productive work, noting Spain and Cuba must rebuild with farmers, tools, seeds, and funds while maintaining order and public welfare.

New York Garcia Washington Weill Hael Lseon Shinney Cuba Ropa Golan Chiba Caldiera Lihave John Blanch Everrilla Wweyler

Cuban politics and the iron band in a disputed interview

In a garbled interview the American official argues Cuban figures can be persuaded but not forced, recalling a decade of struggle and subsequent slavery under the iron band. The piece references President McKinley and aims to interpret Cuban character and policy.

McWinley Ywo Cubs

Army camps inspected by General Miles aide Greenleaf

Colonel Greenleaf, assistant surgeon general, toured camps along the Mississippi, reporting about 40 000 men in good condition. He noted fever nearly gone, improved sanitation, and better hospital and medical supplies. He planned to inspect camps at San Francisco and further sites afterward.

Sunny Lilet New Crimins He Greenleaf Anedieu Duspector Dhe Ary General Miles United States Mississippi River Yovlen Tie Sal Francisca Tosa Ica Passiby

Convicted trio in district court cases and sentences

A batch of items from the district court lists Sam McBride for forgery with 16 years, Jas Chambers for burglary in five cases with two years, Nelson Plargrove for writs and minder two years, and Madison assault to murder with two years. notes several colored defendants and prior indictments.

Hastrop Jam Lei M. Morton

Mayor appoints committee for city water tax campaign

After council consultation Mayor Planer formed a general committee to organize a city wide water sewerage and drainage tax campaign. The March election date is set, and a council chamber meeting is planned for next Tuesday to outline steps. A petition from Tenth Ward property owners led by Conn Dreyfus seeks a $214mil levy with 78 signatures totaling $25,000,000 in property value.

Neny Gienns Planer Cty Connalinan Dreyfus

Smuggling and river flood reports from two fronts

Telegraphs report the Scioto river breach flooding near Yost city causing mass evacuations by boat and raft while El Paso details a shooting on the Juarez side as two unknown men fire on a Mexican smuggler escaping on horseback. A gate of music and underwear advance ad appears.

Otetamattt Onl Columbins' Rintée Scioto River Yost Gre el Paso Tex Catarina Rio Grande Juarez

Miles Hagan scandal prompts war inquiry and possible dismissals

President Mentiuey Wall orders a full inquiry into the Miles Hagan affair with general staff and army charges. The probe aims to uncover exact facts behind alleged misconduct and may lead to dismissal or retirement of Miles or Kagan, withAlgae directing the investigative path.

Milgs Emgi Mintos Algae Milus Kagan Ae Aus

Legal clash over Indian funds ends in multi-party judgment

A lawsuit in McAlester court pits Green McCurtain and ex Governor Wilson Jones of the Choctaw Nation against a state governor over a disputed $140,000 plus interest. The U S government had commissioned land purchases from tribes, with funds misapplied. Judge Stewart ruled the Choctaw government immune from suit, prompting an appeal and a later judgment against Jones and McCurtain individually.

Mexas Sunitaighe Eonge Vhebu Parte de Wertorat Court South McAlester Green McCurtain Wilson Jones Ort Stewart Bardnore Onoctin Lts Conser Qame Civent Appeth Jones McCartala Yonynsend Jate Dayton McCurtain Qwialt Tia Kansas City Bank

Aguinaldo Arrives in San Francisco on Way to Washington

Philippine insurgent chief Aguinaldo and party arrived via Tong Kong ferry in San Francisco on January 14 destined for Washington. They refused interviews about their errand.

Sigday Light Sin Francisco

Commission Merchants Conclude Three Day Convention

The National League of Commission Merchants held a three day session in New Orleans. Members closed the convention with a banquet at the St. Charles and took a river trip to the Jetties. Officials praised the proceedings as highly valuable and focused on business.

New Orleans National ‘League of Commission Merchants St. Charles League

Ladies at New Orleans league meeting boost city ties

The gathering drew about sixty eight women and guests who enjoyed the Tulane theatre and a banquet after the event. Local committees hosted the visitors and the meetings aim to improve understanding between northern businesses and southern interests. Visitors left with a clearer view that New Orleans is advancing in many aspects and ready for further cooperation.

League Tulane New Orleans

Congress urged to deepen plan for Southwest Pass improvements

A Louisiana delegation urged Congress to expand funding and scope for the Southwest Pass channel project. At Senate commerce hearings held in Washington, lawmakers questioned officials over cost estimates and timelines. Proponents argued billions are needed to complete dredging and ensure the river move ships safely, while critics noted prior appropriations and port growth.

Washington Senote Camerce Uswenlag Majay Varrod Suuters J. A. Ovsaersor Ockoepson Major Slarrort Sanders Nuuhat Wiss Durhug

Builder progress on Algiers dock deck plan deliberations

Special wire reports Mashingion Fault Pie Navyue plans to render a decision on fenders for the Algiers dock deck. Bids appear phrenon ous and makers of new fenders have waited for bids. Authorities have set a deadline for next week to finalize procurement.

Algiers Nekeil Lve

Santa Fe Man Sues for Injuries at Clifton

Special wire reports a Santa Fe section hand Henry Miller filed a personal injury suit against the Santa Fe near Clifton. While Miller lay in a Tempe hospital, a Belton attorney from Invict insisted to sue. Miller later canceled the agreement and a separate suit appeared in Belton with an attorney claiming to represent him.

Fort Worth Tes Hheny Miller Santa Fe Clifton Miller Teaple Belton Sulu

Caprrey Bill Approved by Chamber of Commerce

In Cincinnati on January 44 the Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to support National quarantine regulations in Congress and endorsed the Gaffrey bill now pending in the Senate.

Cincinnati Chamber of Conmerce Congress Senate

Tailor Asad Apfair In Disturbed State After Love Affair

Alex Quasse a renowned young tailor in the city is described as severely demented after a recent love affair failed. He deteriorated despite efforts to restrain him with sheriffs and affidavits, with reports indicating the cause as the unreciprocated affection.

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Campaign turmoil surrounds Callaghan bid for city seat

Local campaign coverage accuses Mayor Callaghan of self serving moves to cling to power. The Independent Gbid ticket led by War Marshall Hicks campaigns to unite opponents and defeat the one man government in the February election. Supporters urge Rain Antonio residents to vote for the designated ticket to stop dissension and safeguard city progress.

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Recital by Mrs Sears pupils at Al. George Dilling home

Pupils of Mrs W W Sears perform a recital at 3 pm on Tan Street residence of Al George Dilling. The program features violin and piano duets, mandolin and guitar pieces, vocal solos, and several duets by named participants including Misses Fink Smith Cotlins Holtzer Moody Dean Higgins and Augusta Krisch with Mr Alfred and Miss Augusta Krisch contributing multiple items.

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Uniform Rank K of P Elects Officers

The OPFTORRS ELECTHD meeting last night elected Tomes War Riper as Captain Leo Forlet as first lieutenant J. W. Hagg as second lieutenant Ed Hargrove as recorder O A Batcom as treasurer and Wn Rabmedort as sentinel for the group.

Opftorrs Electhd K. of P Otter Tomes War Riper Leo Forlet J. W. Hagg Ed. Hargrove O. A. Batcom Wn. Rabmedort Sentinel

Porto Rico appointment report and city postmaster orders

Porto Rico post office duties require Gifford assistant postmaster to report to Washington regarding a cited Porto Rico appointment. The judge departs at noon for Washington. Olifford’s Havana appointment and related city committee duties are noted amid unclear text.

TI. Gifford Thia City Washinusin Pata Porto Rico Waltington Olifford Havana Etty

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