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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1900

Page

4

Big county fair progresses with new buildings under way

Readied grounds show extensive space booked by eight to nine counties. Officials report all stalls, exhibits, and structures nearly complete including restaurant buildings 48 by 24 feet and 70 by 60 foot operation building. The portico and telecommunication facilities set for public use as Ed Steves and Sons plan log cabin exhibits and a refrigerated display area highlights innovative farm displays.

Bngerars Teluikiy R Mra M, Vanes Ias Gust Texas Farmers’ Congress College Braton Bnig Jie Munson Doulson Ramser Austin Ryopresente Cuiluan la Salle Bandera Uvalde Ab Buldliye Sud Theodore Aiand Abdul Poulter Department Alamo Ed Steves & Sons

Chinese Murdered by Prince Tuan Reported Yesterday

A report states Chinese victimized yesterday by Prince Tuan as authorities note similar incidents. Prices on over four thousand pairs of shoes and slippers at Shepherd's Hed Ticket Shoe Bale are mentioned in connection with the case.

Prince Tuan Fone Shepherd's

Woodmen Camps Prepare for Big Fall Rally

Woodmen of the World camps plan a large fall event inviting supreme officers, aiming to establish a cabin and headquarters on approval. All camps except Sam Houston have aligned with the official stance and await favorable reply to proceed with site preparations and related details.

Sam Houston Order Grommds Ae

UTHH Open Door Policy Prova at Shepherds Red Ticket

A brief report notes UTHH adopting an open door policy at Shepherds event with Prova and Red Ticket raises questions about prices against state rules.

Shepherd's

Military officers at post amid encampment and arrivals

Lieut Morey arrives on leave from the Tenth United States Cavalry as cadets, officers, and aides gather at the Tex rca Volunteer Guard encampments. Captain Sibley and Colonel Cleary receive instructions from the chief surgeon while Captain Beall sails for the Philippines. Naval Cadet Swayz departs Hailey for San Francisco to join the fleet.

I OW. Sibley Department of Tev Otrs. I Morey Mjaln W. 3. Wood Philippines Xelonel Roberts Madila Piper Roberts F. M. M. Beall Wrs Telgmeat Third Infantry Avhich Emil P. Swayz Haelty San Francisco Blaehip Paledolphia Ingulp Pacific Seudeon Kritz Ing. White

Mexican burglar captured south of the city

A Mexican man wanted in Austin on burglary charges was arrested last night on Medina road six miles south of Bexar County city. Deputy Jim Carruthers, Deputy Charles Stevens, and Captain J W Galbreath captured him after a description led them to the scene. The man confessed and will be taken to Austin today. A partner of the accuser has already been tried and convicted.

Niehl Austin Bexar County Offeera Medina Road Jim Carruthers Charles Stevens J. W. Galbreath Medina Tigi

Prisoners Convicted in Bexar County Sentenced in Thirty-seventh District

State convict conductor Davis led a group from the Thirty-seventh District Court to the penitentiary and house of correction for terms including Lee Field for burglary and theft five years and reformatory nine months, Jove Math two years for theft of a cow, Jonas Wilke two years for theft from a person, Raney Btoroy two years for burglary and theft, and Will Owens noted among others.

Prigoners Bexar Takeno Irigon Davis House of Correcton Fsnay Rerys Lee Field Reformatory Jove Math Jona Wilke Raney Btoroy Will Owens

Reforming sentence items mix of burglary and theft

Summary unavailable due to fragmented source text detailing multiple crimes and penalties, including John Reinbold and Ricanto Gutierrez, with references to reformatory terms, penitentiaries, and a fruit shipment by Reily Brothers announcing a sale of peaches and tomatoes in unclear context.

Bakers Kick Over Regulations With Boss Promise Break

A muddled OCR item reports bakers opposing rules that bar labor with management, accusing a boss of breaking promises and citing regulatory tensions. The fragmentary text mentions a group, potential discipline, and unresolved disputes within the bakery sector.

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Crescent Social club meeting plans and July events

The Crescent Social club schedules a Friday meeting at Paul Mustler’s home on 702 South Flores. A July 18 party is planned for Mr. Prod. Wanet at 238 Lamitte Street. The next meeting is July 20 at Whos Abbott Jr’s 229 Adare Street. Census Supervisor Rebshaway awaits more enumerators to finish reports for Washington.

the Crescent Social Paul Mustler South Flores Street Prod. Wanet Lamitte Street Whos, Abbott, Jr Adare Street

Government alters weighty election coalition described

Special to the Sunday Edition reports that the recent election gives the ministry a majority and veto power, while a minority may complicate governance. The text notes instability if a coalition struggles, creating troublesome conditions despite the overall win.

Alt Wight Praseela

Postal Clerks Win Salary Increases Nationwide

The National Association of Hallvery Postal Clerks helped win pay raises for clerks across classes. The raise amounts include $200 for top class, $100 for class three, and $50 for class four, with several Antonia clerks benefiting. Names mentioned include Harvey Montgomery and others in class four and five.

Raiwiny Uncle Sarn Guccosiul Congress 9 Assa Ebler Clase 4 Chlet Harvey Monteomery H. Harrell Jum G. Peanels Arnold DE. Vaughn R Key- Meir Frank Bernhard E. D. Rutledge T. Finehall G. B. Chamberlain Lacy Tt. Bermhard J. A. Genmbelr

Street Paving Bonds Bring Local Labor Hours Change

The city engineer plans to prepare paving contract specs and have them ready when bonds are printed. Wages for workers will be $1.60 per day for eight hours, aligning with municipal hours. Private contracts are noted but municipal rules apply to labor costs.

Gily Ths Spgelika- Hong

Trolley Wide and Water Melons Party Invitation

The San Antonio Sumer Verein will host a trolley Tide and watermelon party next Thursday evening. Admission details include a late set by Light. Attendees invited.

San Antonio

Railroad Cars Stand Out as Elegant Long Sleepers

A descriptive piece highlights the G. H. & S. A. P. and related routes with luxury sleeper cars between San Antonio and Colorado Springs. The article extols the cars' spacious parlor, glass walls, brass rails, olive green plush, large windows, and commodious toilet and dressing rooms. It notes a unique position application from M. B. Monserrate and reports watermelon shipments, freight-rate talks, staff changes, and local notices.

Cing San Antonio Colorado Springs G. Il Finentonia S. A Flato Nia Waco Fort Worth Denver Corbiunder

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the Sunday Light Mort Barvin South Thison Sieed Zabries Eseressenere P. K Skb Navy Doodse & G Dalles Witte Meather Hodse Snables Germany Kimonas POST Lieut Svarz Captain Sibley Glory Hands of Correction John Reinbold Foe Veara House of Correction Ricanto Gutierrez Abe Rothsehold Reily Brothers FW. G. Rebshaway Watt Ft Washington Leovor News OF the Railroads Colorado’springs Otter News M. DB Monserrate Peaman Tenott N.C Texas and Southwestern Mines Chicago New England Willard Frommer Geo. F. Lupton Tyler Haenecessar Trammier Fahey Southern Pacific el Paso Blunt San Antonis Castroville Anvil Milss Berger Abs Benjamin Kempf Frank Grimsinger Ries Albert Bendele William F.kilhorn Levis Abr Theodore Harris Theo Crotiora Shepherd’s Red Ticket Shop
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