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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1898
Page
4
The council approves a major construction on Paschal Square funded by a one million dollar rise in assessments on personal property. A small special tax is levied to assure the money.
A special city council meeting, presided by Major Callaghan, discussed building a market house in the central city and moving jail and Recorder's court. Alderman Duerler proposed a 10 cent tax on $160 million assessments to fund the project, with debate over overall debts, upcoming taxes, and whether franchises were included in the assessments.
City council pursues market house on Pasvhnoi square with susp ension of rules and a $ vague vote. Aldermen Mauermann Johnson and flicks vote no while Hicks pushes a build or barrier resolution. A Tobin Hill school project of four rooms, cost about 500, is approved as the board weighs finance and taxes. The jail and recorder’s court relocation progress is reported as the council adjourns.
John Morris, colored, was cut by a Mexican during a late night street fight at Glunt and Bowie. Morris suffered deep forehead gashes and other facial wounds while the assailant fled. Officer Shelburn responded, Morris was treated at Dr. Blair's and taken to the station. Shelburn believes a quick capture is possible from Morris's description.
Last Friday night Tattie Anderson of 203 Monterey at No 203 Monterey avenue second ward tried to take her own life with morphine about 10 oclock. Mounted police, Dr. O Malley and rescuers arrived and restored her with antidotes and revived her. She had quarreled with her lover and said she wished to die. She swallowed about 33 cents worth of morphine.
Early yesterday morning a thief entered the saloon at West Commerce and Camaron streets while the proprietor slept on watch. The robber stole $4 from the cash drawer before escaping.
The Marine Hospital service details for scientific study have established themselves in Havana. Surgeons Westlin and Giddings report that supplies from New Orleans arrived, a laboratory is set up in the consulate building, and progress began in accroscopic work. Owing to limited space, active bacteriological work is slow, but efforts continue with cooperation from military and civil authorities.
Yampa Florida January 15 Col J A De fquney editor of the Morning News was fined by Judge Phillips for contempt after criticizing a juror in a recent murder case. Newspapers condemn the new rule as an attack on press freedom and vow to challenge it. The matter is expected to continue.
Congressman Sullivan of Mississippi introduced a bill to ban dealing in futures and options. It mirrors the Hat on anti options act with amendments from Senator George. It prohibits telegraph mail and rail carriers including the Government from transmitting futures propositions and doubles damages against brokers, merchants and exchanges with criminal penalties for violations.
Washington January 15. The opposition to the proposed sugar industry issue is voiced by Senator Gear of Iowa and Senator Thurston of Nebraska. Cripps Our Weet Sugar Industry commentary appears among the relay reports from the capital.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson opposes annexation citing beet sugar as a favored scheme. Omaha man Stephen notes U S beet sugar enterprises and a British syndicate reportedly has 15 million to invest in California. He estimates 600 more establishments at 500 thousand each are needed to supply the nation. The country consumes about 2.5 million tons of sugar, with 125.9 million dollars paid to foreign suppliers.
Tennessee lawmakers arrive for a special session as a brutal contest unfolds to elect a successor to the late Senator Harris. Turley and McMillan head rival camps with Taylor allies attempting to influence caucus votes on the first ballot, while both sides forecast possibilities for a second ballot and eventual election in a short time.
City Collector Suter reports tax payments lagging but 16 days show $500 more than last year. In Recorder's court 173 affidavits were filed against delinquents, with 141 prosecuted. Tomorrow, prosecutions will target dentists and land agents who are delinquent.
Police enforce anti disguise ordinances as four masked young women are stopped near the Herman Sons masquerade at Miseton garden. Officers inform them of the letter of the law. they are allowed to proceed to the merrymaking with John Gallagher, night court.
In Washington Jan 16 General Geasvenor warns of a lasting split between Ohio Republican factions amid a looming battle for control. Allen Myers blasts the president with taunts about Hanns and Manno seating, while bribery probes target the Ohio contest. A heated Senate session includes far reaching remarks on Hawaii, racial comparisons, and voting rights triggering clashes over decorum and seating.
A damage suit seeking 10 1000 was filed in the Forty- fourth District Court yesterday by Margarete Cruz against Alfred Grandjean. The petition states that on January 6 the defendant, driving along the tracks of the International and Great Northern Railroad toward San Luis Street, struck Cruz as she crossed, the wagon passing over him and causing permanent injuries.
Judge Green granted Espiridion Martinez custody of his five year old son Alfredo Martinez after a separation that involved abandonment and adultery claims against Juana Garcia de Martinez. The boy cried as his father took him away, while guardians Leandro Garcia and Augustina Hernandez kept custody and requested twenty five cents per day for care.
World visible cotton supply increases this week by 98 618 bales to 4 437 063. American cotton totals 4 198 058 bales, with other kinds at 239 000 bales. Year over year gains and declines shown. Funeral held for Herman Waxenfuhr Sr at 13 Madison Street with Krieger Verein in attendance and Pro Cari Tech band provide music.
A wreck last Wednesday near Samuels Starla involved a line of dried fruit cars. About 600 barrels of wild fruit were carried, 1899 broke open, causing significant debris and a banquet afterward. Freight valued at $5,000, with one third destroyed. Engineer Howard Donaldson ejected but unharmed.
A very pretty wedding was held last Wednesday evening at 8:90 o clock at the residence of Mr and Mrs 2 Bichel on San Pedro avenue. Miss Kay Bodenheimer of Jefferson Missouri sister of Mrs Siehel and Mr Sam Wallach a young businessman of the city were married by Tev Samuel Marka of Temple eth i. Only relatives attended with both sets of parents present from Jefferson and New York City. A fine wedding dinner followed and toasts were given to the couple. Mr Wallach left for Mexico the following Thursday.
The Injunction case of Texas Supply against Shafer and Braden was taken under advisement after arguments. Gulf Shore purchasers’ funds hearing delayed. judge to reconvene Tuesday evening. 200 jurors summoned. fortifying motions, continuances, and potential verdict delays noted.
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