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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1899
Page
6
An old classified notice offers business or residence telephone service at five cents per day with no rental charge. It lists contact details and a line about telegraph and western connections, noting a phone number 46 for inquiries.
A dramatic river rescue unfolds as a man named Peter and companions battle currents near the street bridge. Despite dangers, he reaches safety while bystanders and transport workers report damaged lines and disrupted services along Calvert telegraph routes.
A man from Huntville, Alabama, aged sixteen, faced habeas corpus proceedings today after a prior arrest on murder charges. The case involves police reports and a wife who disclosed full details of a murder, with the defendant admitting guilt. Further proceedings are awaited as the record unfolds.
Disjointed OCR notes report flooding in Texas with the Guadalupe and Brazo rivers rising at rapid rates. A quarantine office under Dr Yandel is mentioned along with a state librarian vacancy and local weather updates. Waco flood fears grow as rivers rise close to record highs amid heavy rains.
Gedrze Lavick's body ships to Temple for burial amid family grief. Lavick released on $2,000 bond in two cases related to shooting Levick and Johnson. Weather report notes Fifteen drowned in a tragedy reported from Puigbell Carnarvonshire via London to the Herald.
A damaged report claims Butcher Becker faces murder indictments. Defense moves to discharge the warrant and the jury is instructed to return a verdict of not guilty. The case includes testimonies from first witnesses and notes from the clerk. Judge Stein presided as a new indictment is brought against Becker and jurors are convened for tomorrow’s trial.
The register shows filings on Sunday in Austin Texas July 3 including charters for Taylor Gofton Os Sompting stock 15000 McKinney Cation Gh coms Fs 7 Texaes capital stock 10000 West Austin Pots civic Incorporators Miter Lodward Chorp. The Yellow Ple and Timber company of Beacmont was amended to increase capital to ten thousand dollars.
Special from Waco Texas July 1 the Brazos River began falling tonight after reaching its crest within inches of the highest on record merchants and real estate operators report anxious for a rise in the river moved valuables to higher ground but damages are slight dam dangers to farms along the river are feared while the State Board Of Claims today passed on refunding money claims for cards purchased from the state on patent issues many claims totaling about 300 dollars were allowed while others were rejected
Special to Sunday Light reports the Nippon Maru is towed into San Francisco Bay and fumigated. No freight will be landed while authorities declare the vessel exceedingly dangerous under strict quarantine. Special to Gundey Light notes Dr C F Norton sent to El Paso to aid quarantine efforts.
The Galveston, La Porte and Houston Railroad paid toward the comptroller a tax of 71 dollars 80 cents on passenger earnings totaling 7,190 dollars 72 cents for the quarter ending March 31, 1899.
The report describes a rearranged Tennessee Coal and Iron schedule under Bay's directive, extending deadlines to July 15. It notes stock deposits totaling 1,357,9? shares and 19,126 shares, and mentions Eugene Zimpierman of Cincinnati as vice president. He and associates bought Talladega iron furnace for 123000 dollars and planned expansion from Talladega to Pell City, with 2001 acres of goat land and 1006 acres of ore lands. A goal to operate within ninety days includes repairs to a nearby bridge and enlarging railroad capacity, signaling a resurrection of remote properties.
Dr Babata reports possible bubonic plague after examination of glands of two Japanese aboard the Nippon Maru who drowned while attempting to ligate the steamer. Bodies cremated. City health official says no danger pending certainty disease not aboard. Treasure secretary protested detention.
Rumors of a vast consolidation joining Alabama Trion and Interass push the deal as one of the south’s largest. New company would have $4,640,000 capital plus Richmond Boston investors, with mills and land holdings including Trenton furnaces, 30,000 acres of land, Standard Coal holdings, and other Birmingham properties. The arrangement seeks 140.64 tons of pig iron yearly capacity and 2,000 tons of coal output. Discharged jury in C H Alexander murder case. Rapid Transit Railway sold for $125,000 with $100,000 mortgaged bonds. Mobile builds Fourth of July plans with subcommittees, a grand parade, music, and fireworks.
Under cover of darkness Filipino forces attacked Ss Fernando. American troops of the 44th regiment held the line, one private fell, four were wounded, and the Nipponese forces were beaten back.
A Washington Sunday dispatch claims Governor Pingree repudiated interviews attributing anti administration attitudes to him. Pingree says the New York Journal piece is fabricat ed and not authentic. Cabinet discussions show tension over the alleged interviews while no indication of Michigan politics being involved is evident.
Fort St. Philip at Jackson Barracks recruits are busy as applicants are examined for three and five year enlistments. Home improvements will provide quarters for officers and men. Construction plans and estimates are near final and will be sent to the department once completed. Absence of buildings at Fort St Philip makes the troops unsettled in a harsh and remote area.
The article notes strong public interest in Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht project. It mentions the ongoing construction and the expected reveal during an upcoming event Sunday light. A photo of the vessel is deemed unlikely but could be obtained if needed.
Rach Lipole Wate, described as a bright baby, was abandoned by a dissolute mother and rescued by the Kentucky Humans Society. He spent five years in a receiving home in Louisville before being identified as heir to a portion of Gen. Hugh Mercer’s Virginia estate. An aunt, Mrs Carnes of Mount Carmel, reports discovery of the boy and confirms his claimed grandmother was Miss Mercer, solidifying his rights.
Special to the Daily Lagat reports a fatal shooting in Dailas when a 14 year old boy named Will Henderson shot a white man after a joke about a shoe-tring. The victim died on scene and the assailant fled, with no capture yet.
The Sunday Light reports ongoing discussions between the United States and Great Britain over a boundary near the Lynn canal and Blackwan area. Officials aim to avert friction as American mines lie near the contested zone while a Russian proposal may influence final alignment. Meanwhile Comptroller Finley notes small state bond payments and near-term redemption challenges for 20-year issues with interest coupons detached.
Colonel Hardigan leads Seventh Volunteer Regiment as calls rise for reenlistment. Officers and men urged to reenlist. president notes need across recruiting stations. Hope to retain officers and bring regiments together. service required by September.
Special to the Sunday Light Richmond Virginia reports Lizzie Ells twenty one year old Farmylife woman killed her infant by giving a drug and then attempted suicide. She says desertion by her husband left her unable to support the child and she bought the poison in Paraville and came to Richmond to kill Vicchia and herself. She is arrested on murder charges.
New Orleans dispatch surveys cotton prospects as weather and torrential rains influence yields. Reports show declines in acreage in Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, and North Carolina, with Missouri and Louisiana showing uneven stands and variable conditions. Early frost could boost yields in some regions while overall results depend on the next three weeks.
Turpentine prices held firm amid crop shortages in Georgia and nearby states. Producers report limited crop yields last season despite strong prices, with many distillers having sold much of their output in advance at fixed monthly delivery terms. Cold winter reduces foliage and slows resin production, as many trees struggle to renew sap and leaves.
Special to the Sunday Light reports Charbon in St James Parish with cases noted. Police jury and board of health vote to stop disposing carcasses in the river to prevent disease spread, urging investigation and action. A wedding cake for Mr and Mrs Gus Hahn will be sent to Wickes Street residence.
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