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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1896

Page

7

Bicycle clubs rev up activity in New York City region

The Sunday light cycle agtes describes local cycling interest and figures. Albert Arstein joined the W wheelmen while Otto Bernhert teamed with Vou Senden in repairs. A bicycle tools theft occurred at Riverside Park last Sunday as drivers and riders clash over road space. Metropolitan cycling clubs plan major events on August 15 along the Tevington Milburn course in Jersey. The piece notes rising speeds and international pace records, with riders traveling long distances in short times, plus social figures like Rev Robert M Still and various cycling club members.

BNL Metropolitan Association of Cycling Clubs New York City Tevington-Milburm Jersey

Unclear local event in Winson County report

A garbled week long update describes weather affecting wildlife and people in Winson County. Mentions Sente and Baye, Ald Tr, and wolves near a river, with references to Poultry and stray birds amid odd phrasing and missing details.

Sente Baye

Local Notes From Sutherland Spring and County Farm News

The Wheeler gin operates on the Cibolo while Sutherland Spring residents press Gratz Brown to act as deputy. A party leaves for Rockport to enjoy coast bathing though civic figures face suspensions. A custody suit is heard in San Antonio over removing remnants of a bond and heir to the marriage. A herd of thirty horses spooks town as they head toward the coast. County work reports a half crop with rain expected. Ed Yelvinston reports four weeks at sea has left him healthy. Prof Vincent plans a private tour in town with low tuition and certificate opportunities.

Cibolo Sutherland Springk Gratz Brown Vlir Rockport Thas Dames Countty Farm Mexico Maria de Btores San Antonio Yelvinston Laverntu Atuseada Vincent Tout

Nueces County Fourth of July Excursions and Bets

Corpus Christi July 4 Excursionists crowd the coast while Mexicans in town plan their own Fourth events. Notable locals, including Mr and Mrs Queen of San Antonio, enjoy bathing as a crowd gathers for a funds relief event. A gold watch prize for youths under fifteen excites riders in a local contest. A death in Nueces County marks a shift in a long-established resident.

Sanata Corpus Christi Charles Queen Fnoaily San Antonio Sam Jolson Aeteslau Square Laries Relief Society Relief Society, Was Wuss Flour Bluff Orange Texas Pass Sidbury Wil Toulete Andee Fisher Nuecestown Pighoy Rockport

Tieth Breaking Rain Hope in Concho County

Excitement grows south of San Angelo as sheriff and posse pursue Wil Stimmons, who escaped Ballinger jail and cut a wire to Menardville. Fourth of July plans unfold for town revival, rains remain scarce within ten miles, and a bridge repair funding dispute looms. Populists reject fusion with any party, Omaha platform stands. Sheep market shifts as Taylor Brown exits, Sonora wool gains noted. gospel meetings led by E. D. Dysart attract crowds.

Concho County San Angelo Tex Here Alerk Wil Stimmons Ballinger Menardville Christovallings Mile Concho Couche Oakes Street Omaha Hick Taylor Brown Sonora The Christian Church E. D. Dysart

Notice to furniture dealers in San Antonio

Mayor's Office invites sealed proposals on July 6 1896 for 120 double school desks with varying heights and configurations to be delivered and screwed to doors at the provided location by September 1 1896. A 200 certified check deposit accompanies each bid. city may reject any or all bids. Signed Henry Blomndorf.

San Antonio Tex Selivale Aveardel Henry

McKinley Clubs Spark in Bexar County Controversy

A chaotic row erupts as Bexar County Republicans form McKinley campaign clubs amid intra party strife. The so-called Big Six alliance and executive committee are accused of treasonous behavior, with critics calling the committee a stink and a dead-rotten cure for honest politics.

McKinley Republican Executive Committee Bexar County Rone Mottioley Ecasitve Gwelftt Iiege Blunt St. Louis McHinley Anne Xou Parti Sucress Treison Werités Texaa Kinley MeImler Big Six Iimas Meyer Big Sixt Bexar Republican Committee

Notable Dates From Historic Almanac Fragment

A compact list of calendar days with saints and events across July. Entries mention St. Vater, St. Goar, St. Palladius, John Huss, Jamestown, St. Elizabeth, St. Ephrem, Port Hudson, and miscellaneous battles and milestones including Washington becoming capital and a 1781 Jamestown battle reference, all in a disjointed historical fragment.

James Bishop John QO Adair Rich Manniai

Notch announces garden events and rope exhibition

Notch states exclusive garden charge on River Avenue from this date and invites public. He advertises a high tight rope exhibition on the 4th and 8th of duty by Mademoiselle Naryn G Ford at a fifty foot cone, with concerts and dances each evening from 9 to 2. Admission free.

Naryn Gmford

Taylor Topics and Fourth of July at Taylor

Weather brings drought to Taylor area with corn nearly failures and cotton in good condition despite dry spell. County candidates attend the Taylor fairgrounds celebration featuring cattle roping, barbecue, baseball, horse races, and a grand turnout.

Taylor Tex WiHaiigen Taylor Futv

St Louis Convention Strife Shapes McKinley Nomination

Reports from St Louis detail a turbulent Republican convention scene with McKinley backers dominating from the start. Contests and seating battles over the Mission Garden and Fredericksburg factions reveal split loyalties, with key figures like Crow and Grant presiding as delegates are seated amid political maneuvering.

St. Lois St. Louis Philadelphia Grant MecXissley Quay Morton Reed Allison Mckinley Jeases Delaware Texas Ae Kirley Tougatay National Party Mission Garon Mission Garden B.avith Thompson de Grant Hyreaneman Breoneman Cuney Terrell Belgium Ogden Charley Ogden Noconuo Moses McWipley Phurston Wheat Bergmum Tudge Ogden Thurstou Perrell

Wu Cameron Co Price List For Lumber Buyers

Contractors and carpenters urged to obtain current lumber price quotes from Wu Cameron and Co before proceeding with purchases. The notice stresses checking latest rates and avoiding overpayment on materials.

Wu, Camoron & Co

POWER IN PRAYER AND LOCAL IMPROVISED NOTICE

Fragmentary 19th century clip mentions a healer in Solange home in Palestine Texas, a contractor ad for Wm Cameron & Co, a Virginia child’s cholera remedy by Ghamborlain's, and general patent medicine assertions.

Jay, King Solange Palestine Texas Mary Means West Commerce Street Alanan Croek

McKinley and the Tariff Platform Explained

A political column defends McKinley against claims of a tariff push and argues the Republican platform favors broad protection and reciprocity. It notes tariff details will evolve with conditions, aims for revenue and fair wages, and seeks to curb trusts without fostering monopolies.

McKinley TARR St. Louis Frame Melinley Tle Anil Mike Good Umer Ib

Rail routes and schedules from early railroad timetable

The piece lists daily and special train departures and arrivals for several lines including Southern Pacific and Gulf shore routes. It notes connections to Houston Galveston New Orleans Laredo and Mexico with times and service details. Also mentions a Christian Endeavor event in Washington and promotional notes for through trains and side trips to nearby cities.

South Bod Laredo Moaxteo South Prom J. & G. Beorpot Waco St Louis Kansas City Noel Traeng Kansas Bouthren Pacific Ratlroad Houston Galveston God New Orles New Orleans Art Weat Board Eagle Pass Francco Atrlys Mexico la Pyre Young People’s Society Christian’ Endeavor City of Washington Tath Baltimore &Ohio New York Rose Mount Vernon Harper's Ferry Hampton Roads Ionre

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