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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1898

Page

2

More Millinery Closeout and Local Sales Frenzy

A sprawling downtown ads section shows The More Millinery Co assignee A M Cohen selling hats, dresses, and underwear as they close business by late February. Boston Shoe Co. pushes bargain footwear with reduced prices and a note on a baby arrival at King William Street. Local shoppes advertise drastic markdowns, a marriage license, and a variety of cheap goods.

More Millinery CO A. M. Cohon Boston Shoe Co Ieuston Street Ed Wolff King William Street Islue A. M. Cohen Ansignee Jim Lawreme Commerce Street Shelburn Lawrence Texas Steam Laundry AE Sullivan Bie Joekts Bros Opera House Sullivan Shoe Co S. W. Woods Avenue C Elvis Orosca Concepelor Urtlage Beaton Shoe Co Hiauston Street Minlgvery CO Geo. L. Liebrecht McKinley U.S Strlet Texas Mahucke Hotel Lagrange Alfred Dolet Boston Shoe Tin Houston Street South Sores Street Stan Guinfield G. W. Barnes Bachelor’ Hall Bowie Street

Strikers Walk Out At Mountain City Store Works

A special wire from Chattanooga reports fifteen molders at Mountain City Store Works striking for higher pay. Management plans to run the foundry with non union workers, locking out all union molders. About thirty foundry employees affected.

Chattanooga Tenn Mountain City

Licensing Mates of Vessels Sent to Senate Report

A favorable Senate Commerce Committee report on licensing river and ocean mates is expected to be taken up by the Senate in a few days. Capt Bryant advocates the proposal, and the bill's progress is anticipated on Sunday night in Washington.

Washington Senate Bryant

Erring Instincts and Insect Sense Display in Noted Cases

A Louisville Courier Journal piece notes insects showing faulty instinct, including a butterfly mistaking artificial flowers and a sphinx moth striking at ceiling paintings. It cites Sir John Lubbock and AL Saint-Hanchard on animal reasoning and perception, highlighting surprising limits of instinct and sight in nature.

John Lubbock AL. St. Thanchard Louisville Courier-Journal

Picture of Mrs Washington and her favorite granddaughter

A homelike scene from a Peoleshifal Thetare reading about Mrs Washington in Philadelphia then the capital of the United States. Gibson’s language is quoted by Miss Verrion in Martha Washington. Mrs Washington retires early, Nellie Custis attends, and the family Bible chapter is read followed by evening prayer.

Nellis Miss Custis Washington

Nicaragua Canal Laborers Arrive for Survey Work

Special wire reports that the United States steamship Newport landed seventy Black laborers at San Juan del Norte to work on the canal survey under the Walker Commission authorized by the Fifty fourth Congress. Similar numbers from Rama and Bluefields are expected to join them.

Washington Hara San Joan del Norte Nicaragua Department of State United States Newport San Juan Rama Bluefields

Escaped Prisoner Captured in Texas Arrest

Alexandria La Jan 18 Jou Fie lams colored 26 under indictment for burglary and larceny escaped from parish prison during a general jail delivery has been arrested at Orange Texas Deputy Sheriff M V Lacaze left yesterday to bring him to Alexandria

Alexandria

West India Fruit Cargo Arrives at Beranton Miss

The Schoonet Brothers, just arrived from Nassau, arrive with a large cargo of cocoanut. The cargo shipped by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to New Orleans. The master Joseph Ghbyan and crew are colored men. This is the first West Indian fruit cargo to reach this port.

Beranton Miss Schoonet

Fragmentary passage notes a medical cure claim

A disjointed excerpt discusses a product or concept named mparilla and food's role in enabling cures. The text hints at wide healing claims and world impact but lacks coherent context or verifiable details. No clear person, organization, date, or outcome is identifiable.

Notable Visitors and Residents Reported in the City

The city hosts a mix of visitors and locals including Petia Met Lee Meanan from Deltic, George P. Peyton from Hort Worth, Gus Schreiner staying at the Southern hotel from Kerrville, J. P. Wolcott from Dal fan, J. A. Long and wife of Denton on a bridal tour, Mr. Ha Brown Houston prominent contractor and builder, TC Ning a SS. louds banker en route to Mexico, Major Ales Moore back from New York at the Menger, J. T. Dickson Wabash live stock agent at Quincy also at the Southern, Jake Super selling guaranteed jeans, plus several others visiting or passing through town.

Pty Avenagers Jake Texas Steam Laundry T. Gray Sullivan Nueva Srey Paul Pretzer Sirvey Loli-Nelzon Victoria Turee, Shne Co Fourth Street Tee Ty Pimnberst Sulli- Vals Dreiss Commerce Street Enat Mackinney Streely Moroso Hook Houston Street Menger Madneke Southern Willow Care Viet Sullivan's Yoltil Chas Muench Youlon Yookant Washington Fort Sullivan Storvo Be Fiouston Street Tel Brakemen's Brotherhood of Yoakum Tex San Antonio Alfred Dolges Sullivan Shoe Ce Namie Winder al Butelivan Shay Paul Wagner National Albert Jackwood Central Fire Alarm Station Benedicts Gus ¥. Schreiner Kerrville J. P. Wolcott Steckmatt Dalfan Mahneke J. A. Long and Wife Denton TC. Ning SS. Louds Mexico Ales Moore New York J. T. Dickson Wabash Line Quincy Jake Super Grane M. A Eggleston Yoakum Yee Masier. Y. Mulligan Southern Wacilic Hank

National Commission Merchants eye New Orleans convention

In Buffalo New York the National League of Commission Merchants of the United States is in session. Two delegates Bernard Anthony and Louis Barbot from a local league push to bring the next annual meeting to New Orleans within twelve months.

New Orleans Jan National League of Commmssson Merchants of the United States Buffalo N.Y Bernard ‘Anthony Louis ‘Barbot

Cattle Train Shifts From Winona To Kansas Nebraska

A special train of nine cattle cars carrying about 50 head, sourced from Clay and Webster counties and valued around 6000 dollars, departed Winona for Memphis this morning with final destinations in Kansas and Nebraska. The enterprise signals a boost to local cattle farming after a period of widespread shipments to the plain states.

Winona Miss Clay Webster Memphis Kansas Nebraska

Officer Stevens Dredicate Detains Boy For Slot Misdemeanor

Officer Stevens reprimanded a boy caught ringing a nickel in a slot machine at a local business. The boy promised not to repeat the act and was warned of charges if he returns. The incident was recorded by Lt. in the police blotter.

Stevens Gilber Pat Stevens Pecml Apo

Local Notes From Zastroville And San Antonio Visit

Inspector August Bir and associates visited San Antonio for legal business this week. E A Burrel, age 60, expects a new baby. Eugene Dol of Bear Creek suffered injuries in a mule accident with multiple broken ribs. Hy Hines of San Antonio returned home after caring for his mother. The column ends with a humorous, aging farmers joke about fog and pounds.

August Bir Duratio Anton Beetz V. Einhorn J.B. Wernette, Jr San Antonio A. Burrel Eugene Dol Bear Creek Hy. Hines

Five gang members captured after Lake Nick robbery

Constable Phil with his bloodhounds caught five men who entered Richard son and May's store at Lake Uick last Tuesday night. About $700 and a great quantity of goods were found. Several other robbers remain at large and are believed to be apprehended soon.

Pine Bluff Jun Philpot Richardson & May Lake Uick

Welcome Rawson arrives in Port after long delay

Special wire reports the freighter Rawson arrived at Key West after twenty five days overdue from the Benner line. Severe Florida canal storm damaged sails and cargo, causing widespread unease before the ship made temporary repairs and entered port.

Tampa Fie Frederick Rawson Benner Bine Bay Rawson Canal of Florida Key West

Pullman Car Centipede Injury Suit Filed in Dallas

Dallas, Texas Dr T DP Morgan sues Pullman Palace Car Co for 25000 claiming a centipede bite on a Pullman sleeper between San Antonio and Dallas left him permanently disabled and that the company failed to provide safe conditions or fulfill its contracted duty to provide a clean, safe car and protect passengers.

Dalas Texas Jane T. DP. Morgan Pullman Palace Car Co Hecauy Ise San Antonio Dallas Pullman Company Dr. Morgan

Renovation Plan For Market Street Ad Market House

The city plans to convert the near idle Market Street building into a two story complex housing the recorder’s court and a station for the chemical engine fire company. Six cells, bathrooms, and modern amenities are included with sleeping quarters for the crew on the second floor. Estimated cost is 16000 dollars.

Prane Market Street Recorder's Court Chemical Engine Fire Company Salnd Recorders Court Chemical Engine Bulle Rick Gell

ATHS REPORTED AND PATIENT NOTES SUMMARY

January 12 Alice Wenlock aged 27 died of peritonitis after transfer from 205 Camarun Fire IL to Henderson Hex. January 13 Joseph Langetort premature birth at 713 Mesviile Street. January 1 Puciana Rodrigues six days in Ward 3. January 24 George Miller 19 Maye with ihani tion at 3 South Concha efrect. mh

ATHS Alice Wenlock Camarun Fire IL Henderson Hex Joseph Langetort Mesviile Street Puciana Rodrigues Crams Ward 3 George Miller Maye Ihanition South Concha Efrect

Senator Money Emerges As Potential DNC Chairman

Washington January 15 Senator Money looms as a strong candidate for the Democratic National Congressional Committee chair. The post is held by Senator Raulk ner of West Virginia who wishes to retire. Critics say Money is not a committee member as Congressman Henry represents the state, though he might withdraw if Money is chosen.

Washington Senator Money Democratic National Congressional Committee Raulkner West Virgins Henry

Fishhawk Arrives for Fishermen Congress at Tampa

Special Wire reports the US fish vessel Fishhawk reached Port Tampa January 15 and will stay for the five day Fisher Congress starting January 18. From Woods Hole and via Charleston and Key West it arrived unable to sail up the Tisbrough river due to draft. Dr. Moore, aboard as government scientist, will exhibit shad propagation and oyster surveys during the visit.

Sunany Sague Tampa United States Fishhawk Nn Iinat Fisheriee Congress Woods Ifoll Mass Charleston Key West Bay Tisbrough Port Tampa Lanlafanweogat Moore

Press Club Art Rooms To Open In New Orleans

The permanent New Orleans Press Club art gallery will open Friday January 28 with an opening view on January 20. Visitors may inspect artworks February 2 to 6 and the official opening runs 8 to 10 pm. A sugar refinery project costing 160000 will be built on the Perry plantation Iberia parish with bids invited by Nelson from Vermilion parish, owner of the Bank of Mansfeld and organizer of several other banks.

Press Club New Orleans Neiw Orleans Electelviews Perry Plantation Iberia Parish Grunewald Nelson Vermillion Parish Bank of Mansfeld

First Masque Ball Opens Season at Germania Lodge

Germania lodge No. 33 Sona of Hermann held a prize masque ball in Mission last night with about 125 couples attending. Judges faced a difficult task selecting costumes. prizes were awarded by President John Hoff for diverse themes from a German nobleman to a glow kid duo.

Hermann Sons Germania Lodge Sona Hermann Mission Garded John Hoff Dave Jones Iie Christine D. S. Peebles

Texas state transfer bill sparks Fort Billot debate

A report from Austin notes a House transfer bill to move old Fort Billot from Wheeler county to Texas nears action. Pardons board reports to the governor include one favorable and one unfavorable decision. The Daughters of the Confederacy plan birthday observations for General Robert E. Lee at the Opera House on January 7.

Austin Tex Antonks Mantel Company Medicis Canical Scorporalord A. BP. Wooley L. Media Joyce Mutual Aid Bociery Iowa City Iowa Jefferson Johnson Garrisie Stephens Wittharger Lee Opera Hans

Alamo Garden Bowling Club elects new officers

The Alamo Garden Bowling Club at Bommera rooms elected President Emanuel Bertel Vice President Alber Unk Secretary Harry Wursbach Treasurer Richard Rubitsch Directors Otto Koehler Gus Ual Hayn Voigtsdender new members include Fred Mueller Tilton Beastey Lawrence Geo G Chamberlain D Mr Knight Chris G Duliniz Next meeting set for January 29th.

Alamo Garden Eree Ted Bommera’ Garden Emanuel Bertel Albart Unk Harry Wursbach Richard Rubitssch Otto Koehler Gus Ual Hayn Voigtsdender Mesars Fred, Mueller Tilton Beastey Lawrence Geo. G. Chamberlain

Cloak Store Offers Ladies Capes at Bargain Prices

The Cloak Store announces a sale of ladies capes priced from four to six dollars. The message emphasizes weekly bargains and invites shoppers to visit for the latest style options and discounts.

Ie Wolfson

Big contract let for additions to Southwestern Asylum

The board of managers of the Bourn Western Insane Asylum met to let four contracts for new additions funded by the last Legislature. George W Sonnefeld of Dalton got 21661.50, D Mahony Co of Dallas 316,000, G Dlelmann of San Antonio 920.79, and Fisher & Lamble of Austin 5200. The total contracts amount to 64656.00 and work will begin soon.

Southwestern Asylum Bourne Western Insane Asylum Jast George W. Sonnefeld Dalton D. Mahony Co Dallas G Dlelmann San Antonio Fisher & Lamble Austin Beaio

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