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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1896
Page
8
German authorities seek price quotes for two hundred tons of nickel used in armor plate for war vessels. A British cabinet meeting in London discusses leadership figures as political and military updates appear.
The article outlines the career of Dr. Phos Brandy Kennedy and his rise as rector of the American College in Rome after study at St. Clair seminary. It explains the selection process for the rector, the university career, and the rector’s role as liaison between Americans and the Holy See, noting the late rector Mgr. O'Connell's prominence among foreign clergy in Rome.
A 10 inch rifled gun, weighing 33 tons, is being placed at Fort Hamilton to defend New York Harbor. The weapon, with a disappearing carriage, will be set on Park Hamilton’s outer rim under Lieut McGregor. Targeting ironclads, it could sink ships with a single shot. its range varies, and its principal use is inner harbor defense.
Cornelius Benedict, longtime New York banker and head of a major banking house, is best known as a close personal friend of President Cleveland and an influential party figure. Averse to office, he has served as Greenwich Connecticut town warden and has been a delegate to national conventions, often accompanying Cleveland on tours and sharing strong views on the third-term issue.
An article discusses the communion siphon as a sanitary alternative to the shared cup. It argues that individual use cups reduce disease spread, preserves fellowship, and describes a easily cleaned silver device that may be carried in a leather case.
Boston selects Josiah Quincy the Third as mayor, continuing a family lineage dating to 1829. The outline traces his education at Harvard 1880, early political work, service in the Massachusetts Legislature, Democratic National Committee roles, and a brief stint as assistant secretary of state. He holds interests in suburban electric railways.
William Everett, Seventh Massachusetts district politician and journalist, seeks impeachment of Ambassador Bayard. Born in Melrose, he rose from Dartmouth to editor roles at St. Abbot and Evening Record, later buying interests. served in state legislature, often chosen speaker. Everett nominated to succeed Lodge, receiving 15,158 votes with Charles A and 746 for Porter tails.
A Royal New Year honors list from London outlines baronets privy councillors and knights across the British Empire. Alfred Austin is named poet laureate, with many appointments to the Star of India and Indian Empire orders. Sir Frederick Leighton and Henry Gibbs receive elevated titles, reflecting the era’s imperial cultural patronage.
Alfred Austin born at Leadingly near Tueda May 1335, becomes barrister in 1844, later edits and writes. He studied at Oscott and London, father a magistrate, mother sister of Joseph Locky. He moved to Italy after his father’s death in 1861. His notable works include The Season, various plays and novels, and editing the National Review with Courthope.
Chief Tobin tested a newly patented respirator in a sulphur smoke chamber. He wore the device for over fourteen minutes, claiming it allowed longer use. Attempts by others to enter the room with the respirator failed after short intervals.
The article compares traditional silk weighting by tannate tin with a new German process using ammonium chloride, silicate of soda, and phosphate of soda. In five steps, silk weight can increase by 100 to 120 percent without harming fiber or dyeing, followed by soaping and oily emulsion treatment.
A florist proposes removing natural flower scents and replacing them with engineered perfumes without harming blooms. The technique transfers fragrance from roses to gun flowers and from chrysanthemums to violets, creating better smelling varieties. E P Endowment notes life insurance type offerings for members. B dorxooS Secretary.
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