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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1897

Page

6

Shooting Tournament Attracts Elite Wing Shooters

A large crowd gathers as top wing shooters from San Antonio and nearby cities compete at springs and Maverick hotel base. Notables include George, Oscar Huessig, Albert Steves, and W. Stone guiding logistics. The event features bonded shells, traps, and expert marksmanship with rounds and trials drawing attention across the region.

Pouroryey Milwiiter Lorin Widtit Clo Slyoters Trey United States San Antonio Santa Stare Sattei Bergu Siwrismua We Stony Negely Monger Messirs Rings Norton Thanans Vistors Sly Jos George Oscar Huessig Albert Steves Bred W. Stone Gnossax Trans Vurer Iatkiger Mir Stone Rob ‘Tondick Takeda AL Clun Rya Jne I. Nelson Ala Bopeythiv Monroo Maverick Brod Gilbert

Religious notes invite evangelist Morrison to Texas

The official board of Trinity M E church invites Evangelist WH Morrison from Louisville Ky to conduct a series of meetings in San Antonio. Morrison and his wife will be here in a week or two after a revival in Denton. Bishop McCabe will appear publicly in San Antonio at 8 oclock Saturday in Trinity M E church with singing and sermons. He will preach again at 11 am and 7 pm Sunday. Services at the gospel mission on Seke Street doors near the old courthouse continue nightly with un denominational outreach. Singers are needed to sustain the revival through February.

Trinity M. EB. Church WH. C. Morrison Loulaville Morrison Denton Bishop McCabe Caplain McCabe San Antonis Prinity M. E Corner Avenue Ec Peran Street Post Office Audienes Aid Court House J. A. McDonald Avenue DP Cumberland Presbyterian Church Hotdock Peacock Angra Spaulding Chas

Political candidates rise to sixty three in field

The field now includes 63 avowed candidates with City Jailer Herdy as the latest entrant for recorder. The Elmendorf ticket is named Independent with a ratification meeting at Tomorsaw Hetton Convention Hall on North Flores Street, where the Independent HQ will open tomorrow on North Flores near Commerce Street. The Callaghan ticket is dubbed the Non-Partian. A separate case reports Jaffira Garcia, 55, tried for lunacy at the Prue hate court yesterday and adjudged insane after an arrest by Constable Wisdom at Von Ormay last Thursday while attempting arson at Charles Morrin’s house. relatives are poor and Garrcia’s condition appears to worsen.

Herdy Elmendorf Independent Hal Tomor Jaffira Garcia Prue Wisdom von Ormay Charles Morrin

National Senate Debates on Nicaraguan Canal Foreclosure

In Washington January 23 a divisive Senate debate centered on a resolution seeking Attorney General guidance on foreclosure actions tied to a Nicaraguan canal project and any related stipulations. Senator Morgan urged disclosure of all correspondence since 1887 with the government and involved parties, while Senator Hill objected to the move. The session adjourned after brief remarks and informal handling of bills.

Morvan Nicaraga Pnicargia Sinew Nsolutigi Reysons Alorgan Yuslov Hay Fran Max Rodrigied Aueniar Niewragua

Intreled Laura and Sunday Laght Mystery

The fragment describes a voyage from Cape Tleney Lins to Baltimare or Thiladelphiy with uncertain plans. It notes a cargo of lononk and oranges and a Taclaida leaving Paterna for Lalfimere after a delay in Spain. Jamaica and Cuba references appear in a disjointed report.

Laura Ballimare Lealent Cape Tleney Lins Crome Paterno Baltimare Eoisténee Mieves Taclaida Paterna Lalfimere Tandag Vatened Spain Cuba Glibuscevins Pa Ithiarss

Ali Wheels a Corning

Fragmented OCR reads about a Benin or Allied topic with mentions of protection hours curtailment and a shifting sentiment on reducing wares at Corning. This summary preserves uncertain fragments and main topic without adding unverified details.

Industry Unaprected Special Wire Po Sunday Lagni

The movement to curtail cotton goods production, begun last month, has not yet been considered by the New England cities but may be in development. Since the short time schedule ended November 1, mills have run full time and factories have kept to full production of goods.

New Bellon Mass

Richard Nox Announces Maher Challenge After Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight

Special Wire reports Richard K. Nox of New York says Maher will challenge the winner of the Corbett Fitzsimmons pugilistic bout for a $5,000 purse and a club prize. Nox arrived aboard the steamer Laconia and spoke in an interview this morning in Queenstown Ireland.

FOX Queenstown Irelunul Richard K. Nox New York Laconia Peter Maher Corbett Aug Fitzsimmons Dory Clu

Notable Capture in North Texas Pursues Rekor Suspect

Mouston Texas January 23 Deputy Gabet returns from North Texas with Lewe Williams, charged with the murder of Col. Rekor last May. Williams was captured today at Hoame answering the description of a suspect linked to the December attack on Mrs. Hers. Authorities plan pursuit tomorrow.

Mouston Texas Hori! Gabet North Texas Lewe Williams Tke Rekor Yogré Hoame Ute Gend

Notable Texas Railroader J A McMillan Dies at 65

J A McMillan, aged 65, chief clerk to Vice President Quinlan at Central Railway and a veteran Texas railroad man for the Central for twenty years, died today in Houston. He served as surveyor of the Horseshoe Curve on the Pennsylvania Road.

Houston Texas J. A. McMillan Quinlan Central Railway Gentral

Missing 80 year old Confederate home inmate in Austin

Austin Texas January 22 An 80 year old Harrington inmate of the Confederate home is missing. Police have been notified. He was seen that night near Tin Cup alley a rough part of town. If he is found alive the old man would be wealthy in dates.

Austin Tex Harrington Norice Tin Cop Alley

Alamo National Bank and Other District Court Motions

Aid given to Judge Ghoen’s court motion day in the Morly fifty fifth district court. Numerous civil suits including debt, foreclosure, and partitions were heard with several motions denied or granted and notices of appeal filed. Also reports on cases against Manuel Aliaguel, Mrs Martha Convid, and the City of San Antonio among others. A death notice for Mrs N Blicksgood at 67 and a funeral upcoming for Mrs Phourpson.

Aidgiveis Julge Ghoen Campus Court Dol Celtith & Ch Sree Manuel Aliagguel Christian Mink Phindit Ov Cavin Atlsn Mefermial M.S. Taambert Warren Ut Sib Lents Berg Deri Dant Mole D¢Fendant Overmuud Hotge Ghven Alamo National Rank Adwer Puin 1If Masterson Muggle Mesterson G. IP AL Ity Ito Aha Agee Pininlif Appendelven Armand Chester

Sunday baseball bill faces uncertain Senate path

A report from Austin notes lawmakers express doubt the Sunday baseball measure will survive the Senate. While House passage seems likely, observers expect stronger opposition in the upper chamber. Governor Culberson’s veto is not anticipated if the bill reaches him.

Childs Munter State House Austin House Senate Culberson

Challenge to Lewy for city leave campaign debate

A challenger writes that Mr. Lewy would not include him in a discussion and issues a public invitation to share time at the next meet. The note frames the request as a challenge to divide time for a debate on the city campaign.

Mr. Lewy

James Pf Newcombe Licensed to Wed In Court

James Pf Newcombe is licensed to wed, with Finil Siebenhor and Fda Schneider and Frank D Brook along with Henrieta C Als noted in the marriage record.

WED Finil Siebenhor Fda Schneider Frank D Brook Henrieta C. Als

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notice Summary

Paul Johns transfers Black 26 on Dakota Street to Theresa Johns for $1 and other considerations. Lewis portion of Jotil block 26 on the east side of Walnut Street sold for $410. Special wire reports from Indianapolis dated January 2. The text also notes a bill in the house about banning football in the state.

Paul Johns Theresa Johns Black Dakota Street Johns Lewis Jotil Walnut Street

Nebraska Legislature Drops Stringent Anti Football Bill

Special Wire to Stoiny Light reports in Lincoln on January 21 a strict anti football bill was introduced in the lower house. It would fine participants 25 to 100 dollars or up to three months imprisonment or both. Spectators reporters and onlookers would face fines from five to twenty five dollars.

Lincon Neb

Fractured Odor of War Plague Claims and Voyage Jumbles

A garbled wire service summary reports on a Detroit routed naval movement bound for New York via San Francisco, with plague fears, altered routes, and ship orders issued before a fatal grave-site tragedy. The tangled text mentions ports, assignments, and a sudden death, with lines about a wife celebrating a three year milestone.

British Blizzard Halts Progress Across Britain and Scotland

A severe blizzard sweeps Great Britain and Scotland with persistent heavy snow. Scotland records ground cover about two feet deep, and there is substantial loss of farm stock in Scotland and northern England due to the extreme cold and alarm.

Tondon Scotland Scotlan England

Political picklin names speaker for senator nomination

Olympia Wash January 23 At midnight a Populist party ticket nominated Chas Lee Crie for senator as speaker of the houses heads orner will proceed with the ballot and final decision in the morning

Olympia Wash Chas, LE. Ciiie Ipuses Wos Populiat Caye Orner

Absalom He Called and a Fatal Hanging in Florida

Willie Fessup, sixteen, died after riding a horse and being fatally strangled by a forked tree limb in Apalachicola, as a searching party found him two hours later. The incident mirrors Absalom’s death. In Mississippi West Point trials Tony Boy wins all age setter stake. Pin Money takes all age setter, with Tony Girl and others noted.

Absalom Apilachicola Fla Willie Fessup Fessup Te Lad David Mississippi West Point Miss Tony Boy Tony Girl Tony Toy Pin Money Young Riprep Tropp Atake Tippo Fonystoy Besins Norvin T Harria Loulaville Fox and Blythe Harrisburg Mary's Sport H. B. Ledbetter Farmington, Ma

Gold in North Georgia vein found at Troyal mine

In Atlanta Georgia January 2 miners from Harargon county report a bonanza vein struck at the Troyal mine Thursday afternoon. A vein carrying three hundred dollars of gold to the ton was found. Work is pushed day and night and appears to be a great find. Officiers installed Sunset Lodge No. 80 A D 0 inducted officers for the year at Jonas Was W. W. dfn I. M. Was Thomas aAnitews master workman Harry Stone Nu Robert Welch recorder Fred Bain trumelor Peter Jonas St reeolver del FL Bets guide Tenry Rubin smaile wataandan Anderson A Phillips outside watchman Fred Baermann trustee for thread Nears Kani J. J. Shropshire and A S Menial medical exatilers.

Georgia Atlanta Haralgon County Troyal A. D Jonas W. W. Dfn I. M Thomas aAnitews Harry Stone Robert Welch Averse Gray Recorder Fred. Bain Trumelor Peter Jonas St.reeolver del FL Bets Tenry Rubin Smaile Wataandan Anderson A. Phillips

State Legislature in Austin Journal Docket

The Texas Senate opened at ten with most members present. Debates covered uniform public school textbooks, express companies keeping state offices, and deposits of land office commissioners. Several bills were introduced on civil statutes, land office fees, and minor intoxicants. Session adjourned after a partial roll call and pending bills to reconvene tomorrow.

Austin Senate O Curnich Railroad Commission DNL General Land Office Sonatne Harrison Tlia

Burke Predicts Senate Seat For Manna Appointment

New York reporter states Burke of Clavelwud believes Manna will be appointed to the Senate. He notes opposition to Seminite candidate Hawanow and suggests Bushnell may nominate Linsant, avoiding legislative responsibility. He adds no knowledge of Foster candidacy and remarks on party service and recognition.

New York Hrlge Stevenson Burke Clavelwud Fifth Avenue Ate Republik Burke Hwanow Tie Foster Rushnell Hfe Bushnell

Stolen Duck Quest Reported Near Potomac River

Washington dispatch notes Cleveland and Capt Lambertin left on Maple for a day of duck shooting near Quantico Virginia with plans to return this evening. Fredericksburg reports President Vlegeland and Col Weller clashed with wire water party aboard the steamer Marte after an early morning start. The hunting has been fine so far.

Washington Iac Jian Cleveland Lambertin

Treasury asks 46 thousand to print silver certificates

Washington January 28 the secretary of the treasury warned the Senate that failure to act will deplete the stock of small denomination silver certificates. He urged immediate steps by the bureau of engraving and printing and proposed a 46000 dollar appropriation to boost force and meet bank demand.

Washington, D. C Secretary of the Treasury Senate Bureau of Exgraving and Printing Treasury

Warship Machias Arrives in Siam to Protect U S Interests

The gunboat Machias reached Bangkok amid U S concerns after Siamese troops attacked the U S Consulate. Commander's talks with Minister Freltet could demand a salute to the American flag. The Bangkok visit marks a shift in Siamese attitude and may spur arbitration discussions.

Machias Siam Washington Hangkok Hong Kong United States Slailett Frellett Bangkok Olney

Citizens Meeting Ratification Rally At Beethoven Hall

A large crowd attended the Citizens Uckat ratification rally at Beethoven Hall last night. Judge Lewy spoke hoarsely after four speeches across the city, defended his Temple mayoral record, and challenged proof of any misconduct. Natty Jones followed with cheers as city attorney candidate, while Dr. IL 3. Hunter and Captain J. A. McCormick were named for alderman and treasurer respectively. Prominent Bexar politicians attended, with caution urged over ticket accuracy for Third Ward voters. A Fifth Annual Dante social by a local club followed, with a late-night supper and a full committee.

Meket Beethoven Hall Uckat H. Martin Judge Lewy Temple Ity IL 3. Hunter Sth 3. A. McCormick Bexar County Saserailage Thad. W. Smilth Jose Cassiano Jose BE. Dwyer Stata

Dr Jackson Resigns as Southwest Insane Asylum Medical Director

Dr Jackson resigns after two years as medical director of the Southwest Insane Asylum and will stay in charge until a successor is appointed. He cites a desire to begin practice in this city and mentions medical treatment as a factor. Detwiler advocates a ten day move for Mexico for medical care, noting an injury on North Laredo Street years ago and ongoing treatment efforts.

Jackson Southwestern Insane Asylum Hla Detwiler City of Mexico North Laredo Mexico

A Lynching Averted and Charter News in Cana dula

District Judge B. M. L reported a detachment of ringers would report at Canadian to quell a lynching threat after a jailbreak escape. General Mabry’s order and judge Baker notes eventually quieted the scene as the rangetye arrived and unrest abated. Also listed were filings for The Hanger Waterworks Co and Harris Bros. & Strong Dry Goods Co with capitalizations, plus a note on a fatal Kwong Tow fire at a Chinese theatre and theater crowd tragedy with several deaths.

Austin Tex Ing Mabry Canadian B. ML Menee Thie Mae McGee rSpeckit Wire Oy Anat Pex Hanger Waterworks Company Tanger Easthint Palice la Franetsen Jan SB The Orient Steynberg Kwong Tow

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