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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1897

Page

7

Thumpson Sues for Divorce Over Money and Cruelty

Mary F Thompson is sued for divorce by HL Thompson in Forty- eighth District Court. Allegations claim marriage in Bexar county on April 2 1895 and separation January 11 1897 after alleged cruelty. He says she called him old and accused him of marrying for his money and took funds for her family. He cites substance abuse and threats, with no children or estate mentioned.

Thumpson Mary F. Thompson HL. Thompson Bexar County Jal Tome Thompson

Passengers Tax Payments and Central America Federation

A dispersed wire report notes Wichita Valley Railway and Port Worth and Denver City Railway settlements with passenger and message taxes totaling 640 and 171 with additional taxes. It also reports a shift recognizing the Greater Republic of Central America including Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala. In Olympia, friends of Senator Squire keep faith in re election amid a possible deadlock if Populist Cline fails to secure votes and Turner faction pushes agenda.

Avalin Wichita Valley Railway Company Port Wort and Denver City Railway Company Madrig Cabient Council Nicaragua Salvadog and Gau~ienmla Greater Republic of Central America Washington Sunder Olympia Squire Judge Turner Cline WWE Baine Tegner

Warship to Siam Special Wire From Washington

The gunboat Machias sails for Bangkok Siam to protect American interests as Kellert’s estate faces Siamese action over elephants. The voyage covers about 2400 miles, arriving in roughly two weeks. The State Department won’t disclose details of Bangkok’s information behind the dispatch. Kellert’s role as executor may have strained Siamese authorities over estate sales and royal interest in elephants.

Siam Washington Machias Canton Cainu Bankok Herbert State Department Eoony United States Kellert Cheek Cheeks Frankak Great Britain France

Hayseeds Ball at Arbetter Verein Hall Draws Crowd

A large crowd attended the masquerade ball of the San Antonio Trayseed club at Arbetter Verein hall that night. Supper was served at midnight.

San Antonio Arbetter Verein Hall

Concordias Dance Masquerade Ball at Mission Garden

The masquerade ball hosted by the Concordias Knights and Ladke group occurred at Mission Garden with attendees in elaborate costumes, marking a festive community gathering.

Concordia Jorge Knights Ladke Mission Garden

Fatal pistol suicide of Amundsen shocks San Antonio

Christian Amundsen, 29, well known in San Antonio, was found dead with a pistol at his right temple in Salado area after a Friday afternoon disappearance. He borrowed the pistol from Frank Wille, watchman at the Alabama Fire Insurance building. Coroner ruled death a gunshot with no signs of a struggle. Amundsen, an insurer by trade and Norway native, leaves a wife Bertha Barbeck and a small son. Funeral set for 10 o’clock today with Friendship council members as pallbearers.

Christan Adwadsen Yeaterday Salada Amundsen Millennomn Dermans Tnsurance Company Hig Bug S A. Hornung Bertha Schramm Nolan Street Tia Becaume Tim Drg Feo Begaia Gearen Joe Kulik Lie Police Fred Beud Hamerlesk Saill & Wesson Bender Mr. Dulling Phil Shounk Riehn Wibout Trank Wiile Alamo Pasure Amundgen Germania Insurance Company W. Bo Murphy Joe McAlliser Winder Frm Murphy McAlister Norway San Antonio Bertha Barbeck Wm. Barbeck Omaha Hackberry Streets Friendsship Council Order of Chosen Friends Messrs Christian Dullaty, Jr Frank Beitel K. M. Niklaas Fred Scudder Haelly Brinkman Menominee Wis L. Reed Shouk

Republican caucus threads John Boyle from Senate bid

A Louisville based political report notes a Republican caucus where John Boyle was designated as the Senate candidate but plans to withdraw him once his forces align to transfer support to J. W. Yerkes, Republican National Committeeman, signaling a reshaping of the ticket and strategy.

Louisville Baya

Porter-Attic District court case seeks 500 dollars

In Porty-Attic District Court Franckce Oliva sues Berliner Tommins and Simms for 500 dollars claiming the firm sells licenses and conducts games at 407 West Comboved Street. He alleges monied theft by his nephew Sanders and notes prior settlements and a rail collision tied to a separate suit.

Franckce Oliva Porty-Attic Berliner, Tommins and Simms Saigon Acls Airways Monte Fan Ink Sanders Binintil Fem Nes Otto Koehler Otto Wahmaund Defsandins Qehna Sra Marcos Street Sandera Bandera

Hanna for Senator in Cleveland Special Wire

The Press reports M. A. Hanna is viewed as a candidate for the United States Senate. He announced his intention this morning after a long conference with Ex-Congressman Norrey of Hamilton, Ohio, who arrived in Cleveland as Hanna's representative.

Cleveland Ohio M. A. Hanna United States Senate Norey Hamilton Farakev

Robbery at Centre Street House Sparks Police Chase

A daring robbery at Mrs. Fleming’s Centre street home ends with two suspects fleeing. Police, including mounted officers Quinn and Smith, pursue. One suspect fires a gun but is outrun. both men are reported to have confessed.

Quinn Smith

Members of Houge committee to inspect jetties at river mouth

Eleven members of the Houge committee on rivers and harbors depart next Friday for New Orleans to inspect the jetties at the river mouth. They will be guided by the investigation in planning future action to preserve Eads' great work, which is threatened by crevasses.

Washington Houge Committee On New Orleans Eads

Farmer Hurt When Wagon Hit by Electric Car

John Rufus a farmer near town was driving a wagon at the corner of Dallas and Travis streets tonight when an electric car struck him. He was badly hurt and the wagon splintered on the iron edge. Retrieved details indicate a collision near the town center with significant damage to the wagon and injuries to the driver.

Houston Tex Jane John Rufus Dallas Travis

Fragmented Weather and Global References Remain Unclear

A garbled OCR fragment reports weather notes and scattered global references, mentioning Western Netherlands, Kansas, Mississippi valleys, and Europe. It references wind, rain, and various place names and agencies in an unclear context.

Record crowd at Grand Opera beats prior attendance

The Baldwin Melville Dramatic Company drew a near record crowd at yesterday matinee with 2 700 admitted, the biggest turnout in the house’s history. Ushers struggled to manage the overflow as the audience packed the parquet and gallery. The engagement ends tonight, with a return engagement of the same work announced for Web. 2st, and Galveston next.

Terhoon Leia Luljes Tle Sauia Company Galveston

Cleveland’s Cuban Policy Tied to Monroe Doctrine Stance

Washington dispatch notes President Cleveland’s Cuba policy mirrors his Hawaii position. A dated report recalls praise from a distinguished ally who urged the Monroe doctrine’s reach does not apply to islands. The sentiment influenced Cleveland to resist Olney and public opinion on Cuba.

Washington Islands Cleveland Olney

Texarkana sewer bonds registered by comptroller

The comptroller's department registered 12000 dollars worth of Texarkana sewer bonds today.

Avalin Tex Comptroller's Department Texarkana

Vault Locked as President Dies with Secret

In Louisville on January 16 the German Insurance bank vault holding 25000 dollars is locked and inaccessible after President J J Fischer died. His memoranda with the combination are missing while experts drill the vault, suspected to be a bonded job by the safe maker.

Louisville Goll German Insurance Bank Duill J. J. Fischer

Governor's GOP Senate Ambitions Stir Local Debate

In a chaotic report from a political scene, discussions center on Governor and party strategy ahead of the upcoming election. Lawmakers, including veterans and newcomers, weigh the governor's impact, while Ward's bill outlines party ballot procedures and independent candidacy rules, aiming to streamline nominations and voting processes.

Eulogies for Ex-Speaker Crisp Delay House Session

Washington observes a memorial day with a ceremonial delivery at 1 o clock for ex-Speaker Charles F Crisp. The House spends the afternoon honoring his service, considers trust funds, and denies usual resolutions before adjourning until Monday.

Cris Washington Jun Lnte Charles FL Crisp Cray Seren

Spteral Wire To Aundony Tight, Austin, Vex, Tam 16

The allowed charters were granted today by the secretary of state. The New Orleans Coffee Company was authorized to operate in Nexus. The Taucroft bomber company of Onryuge, Vex, capital stock $100000. White Wilker Company of Want County seeks Premier Co. The Tock Quarries Tram Roa Co connects with East Texas railway passing through Tyler county to Jasper. The Gorman Street Addison domixing buys and sells goods in De Leon, Comanche county. The Davy Burnt Clay Ballast Company of Chicago was granted permission to do business in Texas, capital stock $500000.

Austin Vex Weir New Orleans Coffee Company Aea Taucroft Bomber Company Onryuge White Wilker Company Want County Tock East Texas Railway Tyler County Jasper Gorman Street Adderson de Leon Comanche County Davy Burnt Clay Ballast Company Chicago Texas

Austin Col lector’s Offer Stirs Tax Collection Debate

Vox reports January collection efforts in Austin show the city collector’s offer lagging with only weak returns. The county paid $500 yesterday to the hospital fund, while tax receipts from outside the office are sparse. Several large taxpayers challenged their assessments, fueling the dispute.

Austin Vox

Theodore Arizt and Miss Eve My han wed at St Church

Theodore Arizt and Miss Eve My han married last Tuesday at the residence of Augustin Crus 15 street Father Smith officiated. The couple were joined by Augustin Cruz and Mirq Mody and William Broody and Sophie Cruz. The ceremony was followed by supper and a ball.

Theodore Arizt Eve Myhan Augustin Crus Father Smith Augustin Cruz Mirq Mody William Broody Sophie Cruz

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