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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1900
Page
6
An advertisement highlights optional telephone service hours and business photos at a low cost, stressing convenience for domestic and business use in the South Western Telegraph and Telephone Company's offerings.
Excitement over a recent arrest subsides as the case against the alleged killer, a railroad brakeman, moves to federal grand jury action. Local improvements include a parsonage front, a new Chinese restaurant opposite the opera house, and a growing business scene with several new enterprises shipping boxes and onions. Prominent club officers are named, with notes on charity and finances, while a Mexican consular figure joins the Business Men's Club. A Mexican fugitive is captured and handed to county authorities.
Sam Wright, convicted in December for attempting to assault Christina Gussenbers, is to be hanged in Gretna on February 9. The death warrant arrived yesterday as he remains unrepentant, with priests visiting his cell for last rites and Wright continuing Catholic prayers without confession.
Charles M. Shetty, candidate for governor, states he will not align with any other man and will run independently for the United States Senate with Gov. Johnson. His position is seen as a disappointment to party leaders, who fear a split in support and a tough race for the ticket.
The Republican executive committee held a session with strong attendance. County Clerk Jones reported broad participation as offices at the courthouse were closed for the event.
President backs widest possible liberty in taxing Puerto Rican trade while senators split on free trade. House and Senate committees push for or against maritime island access. Payne favors administration recommendations. New Orleans Manufacturers discuss parade plans for local goods display with restricted entries and no prizes.
Special to Ric Symtey Light reports Recorder Binnegan’s court in New Orleans on January 20 punished milkmen for selling watered milk. William Brewer faced a 45 fine or 25 days in parish prison after 3 percent of ink in his milk tested water. Miss Rednagh received 35 or 15 days. Several others pleaded guilty with fines ranging from 5 to 16 dollars and 5 days. Brewer appealed suspensively to the Criminal Court.
In Little Rock Arkansas the railroad commission and carriers debate proposed tariffs. Railways seek delay to prepare counter arguments as the commission considers reducing maximum charges for a 308 mile haul from 115 to 70 dollars, claimed to be below actual costs and risking bankruptcy.
A Germanville, Illinois report tells how a man named Feller and his retriever risked their lives when dynamite set to catch fish exploded. The dog leaped for the device as it blew, the pair racing along the riverbank in a dramatic bid for safety, with fragments scattering as the blast finally erupted.
A raid on a local blind tiger operation led to the closure of the establishment and seizure of whiskey and beer stock. Officials note the dry county status and ongoing disputes over saloon openings, with reports claiming many residents support prohibition measures.
A Senate vote of 28 to 12 approves an amendment to insert a clause into the constitution relating to a judiciary in an institution. The outcome surprises some who expected a closer result and is seen as largely settling the matter. The House, described as largely improved, may review the amendment alongside forthcoming legislation.
Jan. 20 Victoria column items report social visits, travels, and local notices. F Feels ill Dr Redditch, cattle theft case jury verdicts, infant death of Mr and Mrs Way of San Antonio, Morrison’s Faust in Victoria draws largest audience with two special trains bringing two hundred fifty attendees.
Sperial reports from Houston Texas Jan 3 say three hour old children poisoned yesterday by eating lunch will recover. Doctors worked through the night. A real estate agent staying at the Doyle hotel faced a preliminary hearing on assaulting an 11 year old colored child. Sensational evidence was presented. the case awaits grand jury action.
Special to Sunday Light Fort Worth Texas January 20 B B Chase aged 40 years shot himself in the head with a pistol this morning dying instantly. He was a banker clockman and manufacturer and one of Fort Worth's leading promoters. He once possessed the finest residence in Texas but it burned. He had met financial reverses and was almost despairing.
London papers press the sense that a battle looms near Ladyaankh as General Buller’s forces appear close to the beleaguered city. The dispatch signals rising tension and anticipation of decisive action.
Austin January 20 Governor Say era urged the special session of the legislature to approve provisions for an apheatic asylum at Alf jen. He amended some measures to permit the erection of a smaller building than previously proposed.
The United Bill Workers of America voted down a labor resolution during their convention today. No further details on the vote or context are provided in the fragment.
Chicago dispatch reports strong belief among railroad leaders that a large scale combine east of the Mississippi will erase many positions. The Sar-Timan syndicate reportedly secures control of major lines and moves offices to Chicago. A unified system would merge routes under one management, reshaping the industry and eroding local autonomy.
Natchez man sixteen year old WE! Cox shot Elvy Green twenty one after teasing about a girl. Green, from Drown ille Texas, had come to install a press for Natchez compress and Wardowes company. He stayed with a private family. Cox confronted him last night before 10 o clock, fired a pistol through his tongue, and lodged a ball in a piano Croodle.
Major S A Jones returns from Washington to take control of the Aberdeen Examiner after a devastating December fire. The rebuilt plant will feature newspaper and job presses, dyne gases, and restored operations as the new outfit arrives. Washington trade data for 1899 shows exports over two billion dollars, with manufacturing and raw materials rising sharply, signaling a strong postwar economy.
Special to Sunday Light Mecian reports Rev J Brooks missionary in Shanting killed by a seditious society novena The Boxers. Official inquiry promised and efforts pledged to punish the excesses. Died Sudden news item notes Meridan youth Harry C Tiosking found dead from heart disease coroners jury attributes to smoking in his room
Special to the Sunday Light from Waco Texas reports a train of cattlemen aboard arriving at Isop. ak. The cattlemen were entertained by the day’s end Fetene é p.m. INDIGTHD. P Franktor's Fyens. SOL Géteoe indicted by the grand jury for the murder of Demares and Scott.
Reports from Kentucky describe Republican factional splits among factions of the party with battles over policy and leadership. Governor Taylor and Secretary of State Powers are central, while the contest centers on law and possible federal court challenges to state governance.
Washington January 20 The president has telegraphed the Alaska authorities that he has granted a respite of ten days to Homer Bird of New Orleans a writer by trade sentenced to death for murder The date of execution was set for January 29 Attorney General Griggs is considering recall of the reprieve A woman linked to the case traveled from New Orleans to Alaska hopeful to influence the governor to spare Bird's life
Special to the Sunday Light reports a new postal regulation effective Jan 2 permitting tickers by revolve and registered mail from the zeal deacen of Elizabethans. The rule limits delivery to residences and excludes business houses and street receivers. Private carriers may not accept registered mail from street sellers. only resident offerings are eligible.
Jan 10 Wan Jeantags Bryan urges Democratic leaders to seize a rare chance in Washington. He argues Secretary Gage has invited criticism by conduct and by backing the New York custom house purchase, signaling decisive action is needed amid the current administration.
London reports seventy seven deaths at Canterbury in three weeks with influenza causing three dozen fatalities, the highest rate in a century. Dublin death rate rises, and a public inquiry is ordered into the epidemic’s cause. A Chronicle correspondent links influenza to city refuse dumping and seepage rather than burning.
Special to the Sunday Light from Washington reports a morning meeting of the river and harbor committee where plans for a rivers and harbor bill were discussed. The group decided to hold a final vote in a January 20 session. Observers expect broad Democratic support and possibly some Republican backing to report the measure.
Special to the Sunday reports a collision on a railway track near the G H and 8 A line. Two men were killed and one injured in the derailed locomotive wreckage early this morning, with authorities investigating the cause and safety factors.
Noted in brief items John Ruskin Ded today aged eight years has gone to the front. The Dike of Mari borough left today for South Africa in a separate item.
A large dynamite blast near a factory at Avignon Turino destroyed the area. About 50 wounded and several killed, with several girls among victims. A 200,000 square yard impact area was reported as rescuers and dignitaries assist and inspect the scene.
Special to the Subday Light from Texas describes a contested will case involving Mrs. Rich and her attorney Sayn Sha. D A Richardson argues the Mexican legal procedures were not followed, rendering defense testimony invalid. The defense plans a closing, while the prosecution seeks to prove Mrs. Rich’s statements and potential asylum implications.
Special to the Sunday Light reports the International Light and Power plant contract awarded to Worley & Co for 4380 dollars to be completed by March 16. Architect Krause designed plans, foundation and stone work are finished, poles for wires to be let soon, and machinery en route for delivery before the plant opens in early April.
A early morning hold-up near Silver City, New Mexico, saw Mat Cleveland and John Hobart, residents of Central, held up by two highwaymen who demanded money. The robbers fled with about 378 dollars in cash and valuables, leaving Cleveland briefly unscathed. The crime is described as the first of its kind in the region in years, with no clear suspects yet identified.
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