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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1896

Page

6

Birthday Celebration at City Hall Janitor's Residence

Louis Casaway, city hall janitor, celebrated his thirty sixth birthday last night at his home on Nos bit street surrounded by friends. The evening included a stag party and music from local venues.

Louis Casaway Te City Hall Mackay Block Bargulus Sullivan Biloe Co Gall Mimersnn Co Suulllvan Suoe Co Cox Navarro Joy CG Merman Dlouston Street Tol Anitjaca Sunnivax Sick Co Thos. Watzluycelki Dulling’s Grocery Tames Stevens Avenine Seventh Street Jockey Club Saloon Parnell Newton Sall Elgin Waltham Movement Emerson &Co G. F. Gross Willow Grosa Emer-sond& Co J. F.o'brien Hig Grayson Straat Fisk, Clark & Flagg Madras Joshe Bros Frank Dawson Druse

Hayeoud club ball with costumes at Arbelter Verein hall

A social event last night at Arbelter Verein hall featured many pretty costumes and comic masks. The report highlights the festive mood and notable attendees while noting a local business presence on West Houston Street.

Clower Inatalment Co West Houston Atrecht Hayeoud Club Arbelter Verein Hall Clower Weat Hgaston Street

Excursions to Rockport Aransas Pass draw 2000 travelers

Mr Francis J Heney visiting to boost development around Rockport and Aransas Pass with $80,000. excursions announced by northern railroads from February 11 for 30 days, two thousand people expected. Avawens Pass RR to manage trains to coast. turtle barbecue at Aransas Pass February 17 and 18. Engineer Jenkins to reconnoiter routes for rail expansion from Aransas Pass to Lamar via Goliad and Victoria. Henry and Cameron depart for coast today.

Francis J. Heney Rockport Aransas Pass Messrs Brewster Cameron G. 8. Sawyer Arausas Harbor Licua Los Angeles Cal Teame Texas Ady Honey Katy Burlington Tock Island Avawens Pass Aruisas Pass Jenkins Arausas Pass Aly. Jenkins Goliad Ihenes Smithyttte Victoria Lamar

Midwinter Charity Event Details and Plans

Donming Charity Event chaired by G Q A Rose names Mr Prank Edwards assisting manager and a 20 percent discount on charities selling $4.06 tickets. Admission tickets sold at city banks. Hollind Tea booth styled as a Chinese pagoda. Celestial beverage served free. An electrified exhibit with modern fixtures, sign, switchboard, and long distance instruments planned. Major Dutton A A leads auditorium readings on industrial induction and projectile tests. The St Louis Star-Saying rebrands as St Louis Star and new editor is outspoken. The Hotel Reporter introduces a bright editor promoting hotel interests.

Donming G. Q. A. Rose Prank Edwards Avanission Stowers? Parniture Company Sehgeirl Dd Co Major Dutton W. 8. Messmer Sterr Fives

Industrial hopes rise as shoe factory charter is approved

The Business Men's club motioned to approve the charter for a shoe factory project with land owners backing the site. Judge Keller, President Brown and Secretary Irvine reported the incorporation unanimous and execution sent to the secretary of state for record.

Ligue Business Men's Club A.joske Keller Brown Irvine J.T. Burnstb Kyino Chamberlain McGonniss McGionnis Wien McGennore Sob Moley McGen- Ineas Messrs Frawley and Boggs Guorga Q. Seieblitz Chandler John Adger Kelloe McGonnese Mctonnegs G. N Hia Toro Coiva Tila Machinery Effecta San Antonio Reneer

Peter Conlin Named New Chief of Police in New York

The text details Peter Conlin becoming chief inspector and then acting chief of police after Byrnes retirement. It notes his long service since 1869, promotions to sergeant and captain, and a strict five hour examination with a 3.03 percent score. It mentions Roosevelt praising him and outlines his Civil War service in the 8th and 69th regiments, plus his relation to the late author Florence known as Tilly Florence.

Peter Conlin New York Kellee Patrohaan Wassude Williams Conlin Steers Conlix Bth Williamsburg Fair Oaks Gimnes' Mill White Oak Swamp Maulverry Will Leutenant Famour Autor Florence Kninen Hig Tilly

President Lachenal of the Swiss Republic Named ADIs Man

Adrian Lachenal, named president of the Swiss republic, was born in Geneva in 18s and educated at a gymnasium and university with high honors. A skilled orator, he entered law and rose through public service, becoming a government member in 2892 to succeed Nesta Yvox as secretary of the exterior department.

New Ghiot Adis Alaadrian Lachenal Geneva Ify Wis Gymnasiant Federal Assembly Nesta Yvox

Chicago Grain Letter reports bullish activity in provisions

The Chicago Grain Letter notes increased interest in speculative commodities, with outsiders and country orders rising. Wheat supplies and exports from the Pacific, Australia, and Africa influence sentiment, while domestic weather remains unsettled yet optimistic as harvest nears. Corn and hog markets show renewed activity, with strong buying by shorts and robust foreign demand.

Chicago Curgace Alnus Brokerage Co Vernor Ytuerland Strouts San Antonio Texas India Tha V Pacific Australia Africa Shorts Rowan Figurda Acoma Fargo Aloyon

San Antonio Delegation Heads to Dengue Meeting and Franchise Talks

Report notes L H Coley to attend the Texas Teague meeting in Austin for San Antonio to secure franchise transfer. Sizable bids from Galveston and northern men flood applications as the Austin session nears. outcome uncertain. Local builders and Palmistry event details appear in nearby items with mixed notes on meetings and prospects.

da FH Coley Sanduiaulo Nha Sasa Antonio Baseball Association Attornion Sud L. H. Coley Texas Teague Graphies San Antonio Austin Bright Arly Brophy Msnhge

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