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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1899

Page

8

San Antonio Proclamation Sets February Election Details

Mayor Bryan Callaghan issues a city election proclamation ordering a February election for mayor recorder treasurer city attorney auditor and eight aldermen with polling locations across wards. The document lists precincts and presiding officers, stating polling hours from eight a.m. to six p.m. and confirming the signature date in 1899.

Maryar San Antonio Vox City of Bryan Gallaguin San Anonio Iterorder Shullaly West's Garden S. Mores Street Doe Marty Ju. Moglia South Pecos San Luis Roith Ganalen Andy Stevens Geo Gal Bertrand Matagorda Frank Huitiress Shuibbert's Tadianos Txi South Alamo South Ebvecs Tay Minter Wari Bryan Callaghan Tho Vine Guy Cork

Presidential Promotions Listed for Today Nominees Named

Special wire from Washington reports presidential nominations including Wright P. Edgerton a mathematics professor at the military academy. Associate professor Charles J. Echols and Edmond B. Wégains named in internal affairs. Henry Price and Martin Trench listed in the Navy engineers cadre.

Smuudlay Washington

Smallpox Reports Hit Fort Thomas Area

Reports from Fort Thomas Kentucky detail two losses from smallpox in the area as officials note rising concern and prompt health measures. The dispatch, dated January 21, outlines early outbreak signs and local responses to contain spread.

Cincimind Wort Thomas

Nicaragua Canal Oil Adopted by Senate In Washington

Special wire reports in Washington on January 21 state the long debated Nicaragua canal oil measure has been adopted by the Senate this afternoon. The milestone marks approval of a project tied to canal development and related energy interests.

Suminy Light Washington Nicaragua Senate

TENTH COMING TO TEXAS FOR MUSTER OUT SUPPORT

Captain Patterson and staff arrived from Fort Clark to oversee musters and discharges of the Sixth Infantry and prepare reassignments for the Third and other posts. Troop movements include将 to Bliss and Fort McIntosh as Fifth Brigade units head to relieve others.

Chaptain Meovert HH. Patterson Texas O. FP. Finley West Overton A. Dh. Stndgingki Guke K. Peck Fort Clark Ile Chird Clark Patterson Bliss Fort McIntosh Pius United States Nile Grande

Two Buisted Men Seek Commissions in Army Examinations

The article lists two Buisted men seeking commissions and several soldiers applying for promotions. Private George Deiss of Light Battery KX First Artillery and Private Clix Edgar Clearman of Company 1 Sixth Infantry have filed applications. First Sergeant Richard Alann of Light Battery K also seeks advancement, with others noted for potential post ordnance sergeant roles.

Sam Houston George Deiss First Artillery Clix Edgar ‘Clearman Sixth Infantry Seventy-first New York Regiment Richard ‘Alann Lighelalery K

Discharged Soldier Causes Scare With Knife Rampage

A recently discharged soldier from a guardhouse incident at Cheirayork enraged after drinking corn whiskey seized a butcher knife, chased a sentry, slashed an arm, and caused a stampede. An officer and guard overpowered him. a court martial will decide his fate.

Aman iv Vanomy Tie Gol. Edmonds Martal

Fourth Texas Infantry Officers and Enlisted Count

Reports show Private Wells D. South of Company I, Fourth Infantry discharged, and Colonel Edmonds ordering guards for a Mexican candy stand incident. Total Fourth Texas Infantry strength listed as 1013 with 46 officers and 967 enlisted men.

Prac Wells D. South Mirat Viertenant Walter G. Sueed Texas Infantrry Bert Clark Texas Infantry Edmonds Jim Irvin Eoldiers Taezer Gamain James Whea 1 Company Ganip

Military Officers Return from Arkansas and Washington

Captain Robert K. Stevens returns to the city from Little Rock after attending his late wife’s burial. He receives a seven day leave with possible extension to visit Washington for a commission matter. Major Crowell supports transport to Copperas Well Texas for J O Larrevel of Texas Volunteer Infantry. Post surgeon confirms physical fitness and dresses rules are clarified for city duties.

Texas J. O. Larrevel Texas Volunteer Infantry Hexas Melgmann Lionel Ramonds Safyya Lane

Alleged City Power Struggle in San Antonio Chronicle

Fragmentary account recalls a longstanding rivalry involving a mayoral figure, county forces, and attempts to seize city treasuries and public revenues. The piece frames an uprising against corrupt leadership, vows to restore liberty, and predicts a return of city hall to the people amid a 20 year conflict.

Banthutonie Cty San Antonio Tie Uwe Denis Worlls Olly Haryvdtte Meney George Tuschal Penton A. Lewy Elniendorf Caput Vador Jim- Pel Ue Vaultaint Ttl Bryan Tlortnson

Notige Notable Publishers and Printers At Work

A fragmented list details publishers and printers connected to San Antonio outlets including Weir own, Lappiness and conduct the management of their offices, with mentions of Anarchists and various printing houses such as The Texar Printing Co and Jean Routledge & Co, reflecting a broad, uncertain industry scene in the city.

Rua Antonio Prele Tresse Texas Tesants Zedkung Southered Messenger Wi Vweralto Floronleta el Latigo W. Feeemar J. S Nic Tenge Tolin Schott Wesenberg Tros Winter, Savlovekt & Co Pic Baptist Sigmund & Co Daily Express San Antonio Light

State and local court actions mix in faded docket list

A fragmented 19th century docket entry fragment shows multiple cases titled State v. Carr and Parker, with forgery and habeas corpus petitions. Other items note judgments, continuances, attachments, damages, and motions across numerous parties including Lemp Brewing, Edwin Chamberlain & Co, and James Theskinas with various procedural rulings and hearings all dated to early 1800s records.

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