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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1897

Page

2

Antonio Dominates Galveston in Sunlit Series Opener

In a rugged Texas league clash at San Antonio, Antonio’s McDonald stymied Galveston with a string of hits while George Gilpatrick steadied San Antonio’s defense. Weber and Stanley led offense with multiple extra-base hits as San Antonio won 7 to 2, aided by fielding plays and catching errors by Galveston.

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Republican loyalty punished by postwar favoritism

In numerous cases Republicans known for their loyalty have been removed or downgraded since March. Those who protested to higher powers have faced reminders of favorable assignments or confidential ties with Democratic leaders. Officials assume favors from Democrats signal Democratic alignment, pushing loyal Republicans to seek past harms as justification for current advancement.

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Convict Made Goods Ban Passed In House Tariff Reading

Washington July 3 House takes first reading of tariff bill sections. A section prohibiting the entry of all convict made goods was agreed to. The measure targets products produced by prisoners. National policy aims to curb imports derived from convict labor.

Washington

Drought Hits Mississippi Crops Across State

Reports from Grenada Jackson and Commins describe seven weeks without rain harming cotton and other crops. Boll worms appear as drought stretches, risking substantial losses unless timely rainfall arrives to revive grain and Chaperop fields across central Mississippi.

Mississippi Grenada Miss Commins Jackson

Springs Park Music and Parade Lineup Noted

An ad-like fragment lists Beck's band performing at Springs Park with songs and acts including The Blue and Gray, L'Estudianting, a grand fantasia, and other titles. Mentions Parson Johnson's Chicken and various acts like El Capitan and My Gal is a High Born, with festival cues and schedule noise.

Springs Park Artomond Cooley Beck Hall Columbia The Blue and Gray Patrol J Cox Bendix Zacatecas Parson Johnson’s Aude Sa Johnson Bueilessi el Capitan Gal Indy

Accident Leaves Vincent Lovece Injured at Home

Vincent Lovece of 629 Austin Street accidentally stabbed himself in the breast with an awl. The wound, about an inch below the heart, bled but is not deemed dangerous. He pulled the knife from himself and received care.

Vincent Lovece Austin Street Stout Tela

Power engines offered at light company sales pitch

Call on us at the Light office to see a 2, 5 or 7 horsepower gasoline engine. It performs work at less than half the cost of steam power with no smoke or dirt and no extra fireman or engineer needed. Visit 104 East Commerce Street for details.

East Commerce Street

West End Notes Highlight Local Improvements and Issues

West End notes report fishing in the lake and a grand saloon operation last night. Contractors finish eight piers on the dam, a new artesian well planned to fill the lake, and residents complain about streetcar noise, brush on avenues, and a damaged Castro Street bridge.

Last Nights Fires at Kraft House and Nearby Incidents

A blaze gutted Emil Kraft’s residence at Iowa and Plum streets, hampering efforts before fire crews arrived. Kraft’s currency and contents suffered loss as insurance stood at 200. The fire, possibly sparked by a lamp, followed a nearby office alarm at Reese’s near Wolff & Montz’s store, where a prowler scare prompted an officer’s warning.

Gro Gduad Santa Clare Chief Collins Enging Iowa Plum Streets Emil Kraft Conudera Bla Hullaine

Veiling Fashions Illuminate Summer Wardrobes

Boston Globe surveys season veils from shadow veils in white silk to net and chiffon coverings. It notes moonlike patterns, fine black thread edges, and the rise of batiste and high net veils for sun protection. Fashionable women favor chiffon, lace, and chenille dotted nets, with large net veils tied over hats and pinned at the hair, complemented by bright jewel pins.

Enilor Batiste Grees Green Poppy Rd Boston Globe

San Antonio politics and water rates spur debate

The piece critiques Mayor Gallaghan support for a central market house and warns of rising artesian water rates in San Antonio. It questions the city water works R I fees, mocks public reform efforts, and notes district courts ad journed for a vacation while lawmakers face an unsettled political climate.

Toward the Alamo Move Lets Laredo Co Display More Goods

The Laredo Mercantile Co moves its dry goods store from Malnping to the larger former J Elkel & Co. site. Mr Morris, president and GM, says the spacious new store will showcase many goods previously hidden by crowding. He notes the move brings them closer to the Shrine of Texas Liberty and asks for fair treatment.

Laredo Mercantile Co Malnping Thoms J. Elkel & Co Morris Guerters Maria

Personal notices from Seguin to St Louis and beyond

Dallas visitor W P Hendon stays at the Maverick while Cheries Lane’s resident from Seguin waits at Makneke. Gonzales A M Memachel and others from Pleasanton Gonzales travel for business or family visits. Knight from Missouri, Newcom of Terrell, and many locals arrive or depart for vacations, work, or weddings as a civil notices page lists frequent movements and appointments.

W. P. Hendon Dallas Maverick Cheries Lane Seguin

Notice of bids for groceries and supplies by drill association

The San Antonio Interstate Drill Association notifies the public bids will be received until Tuesday evening July 6 at the secretary George C. Bichla in Kampmann building for groceries to feed about five thousand troops at Riverside park between July 11 and 25. Also bids for vegetables bread hay oats and ran and wood cards for mess sheds, to be delivered daily or twice daily as specified, with delivery to each organization. The association reserves the right to reject any and all bids. L. C. Irvine, Manager.

San Antonio Tvo SAN Antonio Interstate Drill Association L. C. Irvine

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