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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1897
Page
9
The column recounts a heated political contest between Mayor Elmendorf and opponents Lewy and Callaghan. It notes public reactions to statements, a mass meeting promise by Elmendorf allies, and concerns over corporate taxation and property assessments influencing voters.
The Yorktown trip ended with the outing party returning.BP F Butler shipped 500 fat steers to Kansas via J F Stenger who bought Teacher's county Institute sessions. W E Tom stockman renewed acquaintances. Albert Toemer involved in runaways with Mrs Julia Burris. The new ginstand by a man and the Scherre boys draws attention as an improvement. D M Mayfield's son Frank died in Victoria and was interred here. Mrs Martha W Pickett died in Karnes City. Commissioners rescinded bridge bonds per attorney general ruling. bonds destroyed.
The report notes the death of G. H. Cleveland who arrived for health reasons and was buried after services. He leaves a wife and three children. The piece also mentions ongoing district court activity, a ten-indictment grand jury, three felonies, a bank judgment against G. W. Taylor, and various local items including a Sabinal turnout and upcoming election infractions.
A local notice reports Mr George Knlppa elected director for the year amid updates on the association’s leadership and upcoming near term plans. The release notes his long service and anticipated role in guiding recovery efforts and future initiatives.
Pearsall Tex January 30 Special The cold spell continues with heavy snow that melted away. Local residents like W J Sims recover from grippe. Lectures and social events unfold as H A Mercer B G Pryor and others attend Bryan in San Antonio. A dance at the Haynes residence and various visits to the Alamo City are noted.
A man in bare feet and underclothes, with no explanation for his appearance, was found wandering near a hardware shop on East Commerce Street. He was taken to McCormick & Taik’s, warmed by a stove, and later transported home by patrol wagon. He resides on South Heights.
The operatic burlesque The Merry World played its last show of the season at the Grand Opera House last night. Ben Grinnell led the cast with notable spoofing while Miss Patek impressed as the title role and Catharina Bartho impressed Moscow’s premiere danseuse. The entire company appeared clever and bright, and potential return by weather permitting was noted.
A union meeting of the Young People's Movement from Methodist Presbyterian Baptist and Christian churches will be held at Holt Friday evening February 6 at 7:30. The program includes Sunshine in My Soul, a prayer by Her Sterling Fisher, chorus Where the Roll Is Called Up Yonder, piano solo by Rexie Brockway, Peacock School Quartette, addresses on Christian Citizenship by Rev A G Jones and Rev J Harris, recitation by Ida Lucian Woolf, a Dagcetta Quartet, and a social time after the program.
A chaotic report describes a party at Mitchells lake where a mix of individuals hunts ducks and quail amid rough weather. It notes efforts by Texas lawmakers to pass game protection laws, urging early registration and a ban on live shipment of game to boost local markets, and ends with J T Dixon announcing his candidacy for alderman of the Third Ward.
The grand jury reported yesterday with no indictments for Simon Mora, Adolfs Cha yox, Louis Orosco, Jesse Nollea, Pedro Rodriguez, and Estabislade Hodriguez. It notes December 20 as a key date and references a related complaint by Sol. Bressfield. The text then shifts to local election calls urging votes for candidates including Henry Elmenfort, warning against the Big Six.
A birthday party for Dr Braunnagel was held last night at his residence on City street. Present attendees included Yor J Braunnagel TAL W Cooken H Kalteyer Villareal Geo J F Selmitt Tr Fred J Kalteyer Rob L Withers J Meyers and a band.
An endorsement from the Alaino City Advance praises Mr. T. B. Johnson as a straight, capable candidate for city treasurer. The notice notes his business acumen, cites his work transforming Light as a Leader into a leading evening paper, and pledges fair treatment of all citizens with funds paid only on legally issued warrants. It predicts Johnson will win and receive support on February 3.
Amicition sale announces sale of household furnishings including bedroom parlor dining and kitchen items buffs robe and encyclopedia nine volumes along with wagon harness horse and other items. Court notes describe verdicts in divorce cases Gundick versus Bundick and Lew versus Lee, Judge Green instructing jury and affirming defendant verdicts. Additional item mentions mortgage foreclosure proceedings on South Alpine Street and related party names.
Continued illness of Mr. John Woods halted the planned January 4th opening of John Woods and Sons bank. The firm will reopen February 1st in the Hicks building on Houston Street with new fixtures installed and ready for general banking business.
A Weekly Tanner critique claims Callaghan aims to win German votes by promising German aid and sugar-coated pledges. The piece argues the tactic is transparent and will not persuade German citizens who remember past support and roots, predicting the plan will fail.
A C L Tass withdrew as city attorney candidate on January 16 1397 and Bryan Callashan joined as mayoral contender with a non partisan ticket. Tass supports the ticket over self and urges allegiance to the majority, praising FR B Minor as more suitable for city attorney and joining loyal supporters while thanking friends for their trust and backing.
The unnamed speakers attack Callaghan amid accusations of misused funds and questioned loyalties. Critics demand open answers on the Cimadjoun property tax impact, garbage furnace funds, sinking fund, and overbudget spending.
Reform ticket item lists mayor and city officials including Legler recorder Gerhardt collector Muth treasurer Teetzler attorney Landauer auditor Hoefing assessor Frasch police captain Henkel street commissioner Schuh fire chief Goerts and aldermen at large Barafia Bult Herweck Wagner Ward officials Sudo Weaner Dietzman Schuh Aschbacher Hummert Bauer campaign manager Wagner. Hanns arrives at noon to announce platform.
The Daily Light quotes the Brackenridge faction’s tactics to win voter support for Callaghan. It cites pressure on Dwerler to back the ticket and questions loyalty linked to family ties, with mentions of a Saber Brother Rouse and influence in barrooms near the trans San Pedro district.
A historic letter laments local political influence and loyalty amid a heated campaign. It rails against Callaghan and Ludwig Verenvus as treacherous figures, condemns dubious allies, and portrays Maus Degener as politically naive. The writer warns of dangers to the campaign and political life in the community.
Mayor Elmendorf formally accepts another bid for mayor as four candidates compete. The contested race centers on the sewer project and city finance, with Elmendorf defending his record against critics while pledging to advance the water and sewer undertakings and resist disruption by opposition factions.
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