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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a court case or hearing involving R. Norton and the Wailing 4 Norton matter at a San Antonio courthouse site. Readable bits suggest legal action, court buildings, and federal or state court involvement with Boers building mentioned.
A wartime letter from Frank Neeley of Company D Fourth United States Infantry describes insurgent threats around Manila and Mount Lupa. It cites orders to burn Manila and kill Americans, urges hard actions, and critiques leniency toward rebels while noting troop movements, siege rumors, and precautionary measures.
In a Louisiana case the attorney general prosecuted employers for issuing checks or “punchouts” to laborers in pay, challenging the law as unconstitutional. The judge adjourned to advise and ruled the law unconstitutional. The case progresses to the Supreme Court for final disposition. Newly elected officers of Division No. 1, Ancient Order of Hibernians, were nominated Thursday night.
Special to Sunday Light reports Shang-Lung province governor maintains order with a firm hand. No violence reported against locals, but foreign residents face hostility with several uprisings quelled. Rumors from Beijing claim widespread hatred and fires affecting foreigners, though sources are unclear and possibly distorted.
Four divorce and damage cases filed in district courts yesterday include a $30 monthly alimony claim and injunction preventing disposal of a gray horse and household goods. The couple married in 1802 at Worcesterville and lived together until recently. A separate suit seeks $10,200 in damages for alleged malicious prosecution, involving arrest warrants and a complaint filed in district court.
Sam Williams a protist preacher from Allegheny Virginia arrives in San Antonio for meetings this week. He plans daily sessions with morning 930 and evening 820 starts, including Wednesday and Thursday at the Christian Church on Main Avenue and 1216 North Flores Street for Wednesday evening. All interested in Bible truths and the second coming of Christ are urged to attend.
Star Lodge No 1 of the Order of the Star and Crescent held its first meeting in the newly organized fraternal lodge. Sixty four members were admitted and temporary officers appointed. Meetings set for the first and third Wednesdays. Charter to remain open through August. Ice cream and cake served.
The Jefferson club held a well attended meeting last evening and accepted four new members. It adopted the committee report and decided to hold a ratification meeting for the newly nominated Democratic tickets. The campaign committee was tasked to arrange speakers for the event as delegates to the Kansas City convention are expected to return and report.
Former popular San Antonio attorney Mr. A Boynton arrived from Marfa for a brief stay. He announced a Marfa partnership with Judge HR Kilppiter, Presidio County. On July Fourth Marfa hosted a regional barbecue drawing about 5000 attendees.
Special to the Daily Light reports Signor Mascagni, the celebrated composer, plans to name a new representative for Pernro. The move involves Gabriel D Angunzionen, noted for intellect in chamber circles.
Reports indicate Carnegie Steel will invest heavily to develop Liango mountain in Linno county, where vast iron ore and copper sands exist. The find promises massive output, with ore so abundant it would take decades to diminish, attracting capitalists aiming to unlock the mountain’s wealth.
A garbled report notes a Tropical Fruit and Steamship Company creation effort with offices to be set and a New Orleans manager selected. It mentions a paymaster, voyages of twelve sternships and routes to New York Boston New Orleans and western markets, aiming to supply Chicago Omaha Kansas City St Louis and Memphis.
A grand jury of the Syracuse Supreme Court indicts Mayor James K. Maguire and Aldermen on charges of misusing funds and conspiring in municipal corruption. The judge sets bail at 5000 dollars per count. several aldermen face similar accusations and await arraignment.
Six ministers with county officers raided alleged liquor stores at Boone. They hauled loads to town and stored them in the courthouse. On the riverbank and in a sand dig more cases and containers were found, with further discoveries under a deserted house.
Norton, a young farmer, was shot through the heart and killed near Cartiagu Me seventeen miles northwest by Crawford after a dispute over blackberry picking. Crawford from Growford is jailed at Lamar.
A three year old boy, Jack Henery, rode in a buggy with no driver when a horse bolted from the home on North Cherry Street. The buggy tipped on two wheels, but the child fell out at Milam Street and was unhurt. The horse and buggy were later captured on South Heights. the animal was unharmed.
Special to the Southy Eicher reports that Boer envoy fundraising in Washington raised funds to aid widows and orphans, but most money remained locked in committees. Only about $18 was readily available as the treasurer sought to reconcile accounts, while Mr Davis faced calls for accountability and further transfers to Dr Bayds, the Boer agent.
A garbled 19th century editorial outlines plans for reworking city wards and precincts in a centralized authority. It compares to the Union League era, noting affiliated clubs and central ward power, with aims to extend governance across the county and precincts.
A disruptive figure alleging links to Tunis and Rome grows as a potential threat in Kordofan west of the White Nile. British watchers note his shift in stance and possible goal to unsettle Great Britain with a strong regional influence. The area spans about 40 000 square miles with a population around 300 000. The British have not yet acted but remain ready if action is required.
Special to the Sanday from Eagle Pass July 7 reports Sim Bkiyes, a roller-scout, killed. He served as Prest Tmmunes during the Dublin war and was part of a regiment that refused to surrender on a charge of alleged criminality. The regiment disbanded and he returned to Moxie.
Pacis July 7 reports the deed of judicial separation between Infants Emil io of Sosta and her husband Don Al toxin Dike BeGalliem has been signed and attested by a Spanish ambassador and goes into immediate effect.
Rome July 7 reports under the war ministry are experimenting with long distance photography of forts trenches and related targets. It is believed Captain Marie's invention is involved though details and locations are not stated.
New York July 7 refined sugar prices moved in reactions to a 1 and 20 cent per pound rise by the American Sugar Refining Company. Mortgage and independent refiners followed the advance, with similar increases of about 1 16 cents per pound.
Special to the Sunday Light reports a May surge in US Puerto Rican trade. Exports to Puerto Rico more than doubled from the prior May while imports from the island nearly doubled. The hurricane last August had strained finances, yet May commerce with Puerto Rico rose far more than with other islands, unlike Cuba Hawaii and the Philippines where gains varied.
New York July 7 The World says London Russia and Japan may intervene in China signaling a diplomatic shift. British and continental officials who denied any Russo Japanese understanding now face the potential of a joint effort. Foreign Secretary Borden?ield defends the government as talks aim to place Japan under conditions.
Special to the Sunday Night reports a Chinese Boxer raid on a Methodist mission at Tsuen Hun. The native converts were taken captive, fled, or resisted, preventing a wholesale massacre as the settlement faced overwhelming odds. Property and converts reportedly destroyed.
Report from Shanghai states a courier left for Pekin on July third as two foreign legations besieged by Chinese troops in Beijing hold out. The dispatch notes heavy fighting, with casualties and bravely endured hardships amid mounting tension in the capital.
London July 7 Japan pledges to dispatch an entire division to China upon London ministerial request to quell disturbances there on the allied powers’ suggestion.
Memphis dispatch reports Special Inspector Base found $1,400 missing from Postmaster Bell at Gatesville Finland. Bell died from the shock of the discovery, a fatal result of the alleged embezzlement. Municipal troubles follow as New Orleans debates a reform bill on city services and governance.
Special to the Sunday from Crowley Louisiana reports a deserted wife writing pleading messages to her missing husband. She refused aid, then took an overdose of medicine in an attempt to reach him. The incident occurs near Montana Street where a sunset repairer has been seen.
London July 7 The death of Us 4 Ian Snarth, famed geologist and explorer, is reported from Durham North Carolina. Snarth gained fame for leading a South African gold exploration that yielded vast mineral wealth and attracted Rothschild capital to fund the operation. He rose from engineer training to become a leading figure in early global ore prospecting and was remembered for his devotion to geology and the field’s advancement.
Special to the Sunday Light from Columbia July 7. Rufus Wright, recently married to Miss Colle Burns, who died after ingesting poison, and Wright himself attempted suicide with the drug. They were honeymooning at the bride’s sister’s home and were in the mower garden swing when the incident occurred. Wright is believed to recover. He is 28 or 26 years old and from an old family. It remains unknown whether the bride knew of the poison or if she took any herself. Wright bought the strychnine earlier today.
Tete Rock Arkansas July 7 GL reports Remmell has been nominated on the Republican ticket for governor. Tie 4 1 citizen of Little Rock.
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