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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1900
Page
6
Walling J R Norton and Walling & Norton law firm practice in all State and Federal Courts. Office Boere building opposite the courthouse in San Antonio Texas.
A chaotic report notes pressure allegedly from Wales to prevent marriage between Deady Tandolon and Cornwall West, a son of a lieutenant, amid a medical board review. West was declared invalided last February but appears fit. if cleared, he may be sent back to South Africa within two weeks. The account centers on Mes Cavanville West, the officer’s mother, and her distressed relations.
The Steady growth at Hay Ard shows prosperity of One seprecent veld Lis with bets about town. New stores on Alumig street mid were expanded as business increased. The company remodeled the Imimouse Hell building to create over 19000 square feet of selling space. Modern conveniences include electric fans and a cash carrier system.
A Sunset freight engine derailed near Sanderson about 10:30 am, 100 miles east of Tl. The wrecker was dispatched to replace the disabled engine. No casualties or major damage reported beyond the derailment, with authorities and help sent to the scene.
Special to the Sunday Light from New York summarizes dispatches on the Chinese forts at Taku, commercial and military maneuvers by US Marines, and Allied power dynamics. Reports note Admiral Seymour and Captain Bowland directing relief and supplies, with tensions rising as nations debate actions. Washington reports on Conger’s safety and ministerial assurances, while European powers discuss potential responses and limits of engagement.
A San Antonio bowling league meeting today will decide if the Casinos withdraw from the 1900 race. Reports claim the Cantnary Missions and Turner may also depart. The Casinos have been league champions for three straight years but may skip this season amid calls for a shift to an English game. Past records show strong performance under Guenther Schenck and Reinert with high win totals, though a big score in 1898 remains noted.
Army officers and recruits move between Fort Sam Houston Fort Denison and nearby posts. Reports mention a recruit sent to Denison for John Kenkus a prisoner recaptured after escaping a gym, court martial actions, and transfers including Ordnance Sergeant Oseny Mann and First Sergeant Barnes. The piece notes funerals and personnel changes across divisions and depots with officers attending in Houston.
Vacation period described for post office staff with details on replacements and coverage. Mentions WIL Gentaen heading to Chicago with mother’s name, CB Righter relieved by ML 8 Cailighan, and Miss Ida Ogden among staff taking leave. Georgetown visit noted for Wim Hebgen presiding, with I. B. Reynolds accompanying. Clerks to be away for about fifteen days then return to duties.
A fragmentary historical record lists numerous county and district officials including clerks, attorneys, a sheriff, assessor, treasurer, surveyor, constable, and commissioners from Precincts 1 and 4. It names Missive figures such as the District Clerk Jol Skyppenbecks and County Judge H W Salliway amid scattered titles and roles.
The entire police force undergoes reliefs with patrols, mounted units, and five captains reassigned. Hours shift for patrolmen, night and day captains swap roles, and duty times adjust for mounted and plainclothes officers. Captain Cardenas moves from night to day command, while Captain Wilkens takes over night duties.
A misread and garbled OCR summary notes a Cotton Mills report presented by the Business Men's Club after a New York trip. It references President Aubrey and Mr J N Crown with unclear details about a meeting or pass vipon. The fragment hints at a formal report and an implicated verdict or action.
Secretary of State Bower compiled historical data on Confederate rulers and delegates. The list notes surviving members of the Confederate session and secession conventions, naming Judge J. A. Campbell, Fon John Andry, and several others as the sole survivors from their groups.
The long-winded report notes Price of Price, McCormick & Co, urging cotton purchases by mortgages and predicting vast profits if not convicted. It recounts delays in sentencing Rivers for murder to allow investigations and a plan for an asylum in the state, with detailed financial figures and leases.
The Mississippi circuit court ruled on a demurrer in a case involving Rust Gorr and opposing parties. If upheld, the decision limits the state's power to try insurance companies for violations of the suniteus act, allowing only quo warranto proceedings against company agents or Southeastern Tariff representatives.
Yazoo City Mississippi June 30 A W McClellan a defaulting agent for the American Express company at a local diner revised help from New York in charge of Special Officer Farisberg and was driven to the county jail. He had gone to New York to betray money from an uncle to take 2007 from the company funds. Failing this he gave himself up to authorities.
General Wheeler was formally welcomed as the new commandant of the Lakes department at a reception in Chicago on June 10. The event marked his transition into leadership of the regional military division.
An 1899 report from Oct 20 describes the execution of Guyton, a young inmate in the town's gallows, with witnesses including magistrates and officers. The trap sprung, the drop seven feet, and his neck broken. he showed little movement and spoke little before death.
An engineer presented an estimate for widening Main Avenue from Houston to TRON IL, citing total construction and sidewalk costs plus fencing removals and property condemnations at 15 200.12 dollars. The plan may require condemnation of several parcels and removal of others, with a proposed additional expense of 0 0 107 23 dollars.
A Wholesale Grocers Association session discussed expansion needs for cold storage plants. The discussion highlighted a push for larger capacity to meet demand, with proponents arguing a bigger facility would boost efficiency and support cooperative efforts in the industry.
The Church of Christ Scientist on Cornzr Avenue D hosts Sunday services at 11 am with Wednesday gatherings and Sunday school at 10 30 am. Public invited. Reading rooms open daily from 9 am to 5 pm for study and information about Christian Science.
Deputy United States Marshal v M Manson moved Federal prisoners from Leavenworth to a nearby facility and departed for his town. The same marshal reportedly hosted a second capture in Booneville Missouri yesterday, taking youths to a United States reformatory.
In Cleveland Ohio yesterday Judge Green overruled a motion for a new trial in Adams case. Counsel for the defense gave notice of appeal. Roosevel t en route to Oklahoma was reported in a dispatch from the city.
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