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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1897

Page

6

Midwinter tournament wraps up with visitors lingering

The Midwinter tournament closes as many visitors plan long stays or hunts. Leads include Bella Heikes atop high averages for the Gry-Wows and Hoodbyes, Parmalee and Parker among standout shooters, and U.S. Army marksmen Foster and Whitworth praised for steady scores. A duck hunt at Lakeview and a Fire risk scare near the Schmeltzer trophy add to the week’s notes.

Bella Heikes San Antonio Gun Lakeview Gum Hatlaw Win Peabody Milter Chan Powers Frank Farmatce Bald Eagle Notin Parmalee Parker, Jeikes Mickey Grimm Sexton van Dyke Beck Gilsere Permalee King Parker Indianapolis Pa Beek Tern Indiana Foster Whitworth Army Pest Norton Pool St. Lleke Bittle Row Ark Lovest and Stream Jonn VW Mackie Thesential Peters Cartridge Man Cincinnati Ty Ban Artopia Sid Pred. W. Stane Robt. Tendick Rolla Herkes Parmalec Skye Charles Grint Charles Budd Fred. Gilbert BL Laemis Hot Springs

Fire threatens St Josephs Orphan Asylum in San Antonio

A blaze was discovered at St Josephs Orphan Asylum on Military Place and Camaron Street around 3 am. Firemen found the fire in a closet on the building’s center upper floor but contained it quickly, evacuating about 100 children to safety at city hall police headquarters.

St. Joseph's San Antonio Chemical Engine Company No. 5 St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum Miltary Plast and Camaron Street

Nightclub clash ends with gun drawn near Petty’s store

An exciting afternoon altercation occurred beside Petty’s dmg store at West Mouster and Alamo as Hill Day and Joe Gardner fought on the sidewalk. Both were detained by Officer Chavez. Gardner fled after washing, leaving Day in custody. Day claims provocation while Gardner reportedly produced a 38 caliber pistol. Rumors blame political policies for the trouble.

Petty Dmg West Mouster Street Alamo Plaga Hill Day Joe Gardner Day Gardner Chavez Avenue D Witch Gardeer Frank Hoberts

Elmendorf Ratified Amid Turbulent City Meeting

About 500 citizens attended Beethoven hall for a ratification meeting led by Mayor Elmendorf. Speakers, including Tadze J. AT Chirk and Eloi J. Burgess, sparred over past governance, tax issues, and city finances as they cited Lewy, Callaghan, and St Mary’s Street matters with lingering unresolved questions.

Beethoven Hall Mio Mlmendorf Geket Mnklassel Elmendorf Catlawhan Lewy Nat Tawls Sir Lewy Eity Lordly Leon Ely Higtiet Monterey Street

Unclear sports feature on Quan tity of Dontage Dome event

Fragmented text describes a shoot and a touring tournament hosted in San Antonio with visitors and guests. It references a weather clerk, writs, Kellor, and a grand shoot with an estimated count of over SOM Blois fired. The passage ends with a dubious question about piles of yarns and a 6000 unit field coverage.

Dontage Dome Antonio Cosa Ageli San Antonio Kellor Kayal

Arbitration Pact Faces Senate Deliberation Amid Dissent

A Senate Foreign Relations Committee session on the proposed arbitration treaty with Great Britain extended into the morning with most members present except Warpiece. Amendments were previewed, and a favorable report was urged for Monday the Senate, while the text faced potential changes on policy implications and references to foreign relations.

Washington, D.C Senate Committee On Senate Elthne Sweden Norway

Boundary dispute to be settled by international commission

Special dispatch reports Washington signing of a U S Canada convention for the demarcation of the boundary along the meridian necessary to define North American possessions. A commission similar to the Mexican boundary panel will use data gathered by Professors Mendenhall and DuMeld and Mr King of Canada, with ratification to follow in the Senate.

Washington Olney State Department United States Canada North América Senate Mexican Boundary Commission Avai Mendenhall DuMeld King Lelieves

Telegraph worker Evang dies after brief illness

A Western Union receiving clerk named Evang died tonight after a brief illness. He was the oldest in Western Union service locally, with the company since 1355, and had twice declined appointment as manager.

New Orleans Evang Western Union Telegraph Company Ja Xrippe

Chaplain McCabe Visits San Antonio and War Service Fame

The Reverend Charles C. McCabe, wartime Chaplain known for aiding soldiers, is staying in San Antonio. He rose to prominence after leading relief efforts for Confederate and Union wounded, founding funds for the Christian Commission, and later boosting missionary income and church support.

M’cabe Charles C. McCabe Methodist Episcopal Church Texas Southwest San Antonio McCabe al- Glérs Winchester Virginia Tabby Libby Commission For the Relief Poldhera Board of Church Extension Methodist Church New York Eble Missionary Society Sacto

Republicans Endorse Wimberly for Port Collector

New Orleans Republicans from the first third and sixth districts have endorsed Capt. G. T. Wimberly as Louisiana national committeeman for collector of the port. He will probably be appointed.

New Orleans T. Wimberly Louisiana

Corbett to Train for Fussimops Bout in March

James J. Corbett plans to close his theatrical stage in Kansas City February 8 and will travel to the Pacific coast to train for his fight with Fussimops in March. He will train in Nevada for several days before the bout.

Chicago James J. Corbett Kansas City Fussimmops

Madrid Cuba peace talks hinted by war minister

A Madrid dispatch says the minister of war hinted an arrangement with Cuban rebels toward a cessation of hostilities in Cuba may be reached soon. The visit of United States Minister Taylor to the Foreign Affairs Minister is viewed as significant for Cuba situation. A Louisville corruption note reports grand jury action against four city officials for alleged intimidation false swearing and conspiracy to profit from police protection schemes.

Callaghan Kellar G. A. Keller Elmendert Mississippi River Jorge Kellar Judge Callaevin Mr. Tews Cityttorney Judge Callaghan Gdl Met Madrid Fhe Ispoca Cuba United States Taylor Louisville Lenisvilo Srod Otter Falrnes Council For Police Protection Faro Bang

Beeville to Host Canadian Reader For Entertainment

Reeville budget notes a special Reverend who hosted the rectory for two years left Tuesday for Be haz British Honduras. Epworth League arranged with Frederick Abbott to give entertainment next Tuesday night. Beeville to gain addition to its publication list with Texas Country School Teacher editor Ye Live Oak County Thugs.

T. Lanctater Live Oak Cousty Thugs

IN THE CAPITAL AGAIN AND LOCAL NOTES

Washington reports President Cleveland home from New York trip. In Oregon Mo Jimmy B Inks executed for murder. Sick residents on highway near Pe tion. Odd Fellows moved to Row silk and Woodmen to follow. Rev Stanley and Stephenson hunted despite cold. Baptist collection to aid Buckner’s orphan home. Local candidates building momentum for weeks ahead. W O Murray store robbed Sunday night with little evidence found. County Judge Stephenson seeks department distribution. Mant McKezie died at Fairview. Hunter former teacher faced reduction charge. A jail break search led to oxen players rounded up and held. Will Morricon charged with Wednesday incident.

Stanley Stephenson Buckner Orphan Home Dalmne Office of Hymnarsm Aster Oper Prof Vincent W. O. Murray Fairview St. Hunter Will Morricon Calaverad

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