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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1896

Page

8

Turbulent affairs and prison reports in July dispatches

The issue covers a disputed encounter involving Cmdr Johnson, Captain Ampudia, and a purported field meeting amid tensions in Cuba. It also notes Italian War Prisoners in Abyssinia with 1,500 captives behind Adissababa, and a Turkish ransom payment. Further items report legislative stalemate in Louisiana and a fatal tram accident in Aransas Pass, Texas.

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Orleans Cotton Report from New Orleans Market

Orleans La July 11 report shows cotton trading with a barely steady tone. About 2 700 bales sold as prices edged down amid weak yesterday’s market while early new crop optimism rose and longs feared delivery. August closed lower as taxes and general selling increased.

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Sheriff Association Texas Convention in San Antonio This Week

The annual state convention of the Sheriff’s association of Texas will meet in San Antonio this week at the Thirty Seventh District court with two sessions daily. About one hundred members are expected, led by Sheriff Campbell and Deputy James Van Riper. A reception committee will greet delegates and escort them to hotels and the convention, with a grand trolley party planned and a military drill at Fort Sam Houston, weather permitting.

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Splendid News Service Hails Telegraph Bulletin

A Chicago convention telegraph report lauds Western Union for minute by minute news via clear, well written bulletins. It notes courteous staff, mentions Bryan of San Antonio congratulating Nebraska nominee, and references a rain interrupted baseball doubleheader and a ten inning game score of 1 to 1.

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West End News Briefs Highlight Rain Floods and Socials

West End reports a fierce noon storm bringing heavy street runoff though lake levels not helped by wind from the wrong direction. social notes praise a Mayes Simpson hosted event for Miss Byrn with white and green decor and fine refreshments. plans mention Sheriff Campbell and Constable Me Closkey hosting a sheriffs association water party. city council approves extending San Antonio water mains to Sixtieth Street, with new wells and a stronger pump, plus widened fire protection via hydrants and larger pipes. local figures discuss national politics as West End readies a public concert featuring Prof. O Del and O Dells Sweeties with a string band and prominent performers all set for Timburger's Garden tomorrow night. a stray land note from Live Oak county references a 1890s issue. Monarch Bicycle dealer Mr. Rhein expands to 708 Austin Street with My. Albert Miller as shop foreman.

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Lutheran Excursion to Van Raub Station on Sunday

St. Johns Lutheran Church invites members to an excursion to Van Raub Station this Sunday. Services will be held in the grove at 10 o clock in the forenoon and the afternoon will feature general enjoyment for all ages. Round trip tickets are 25 cents. Train leaves Ron, tickets available from Rev. Ulrich or trustees.

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German Game Laws Adjusting Wild Animal Damage Claims

The Reichstag debated game legislation in July with a focus on compensation for injuries and damage caused by wild animals and red deer. Proposals to add collection rights and recovery terms were struck from the bill, shaping the final clauses on deprêdations by game.

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Leaches Reported Abundantly In Palada Creek

Unusually large and plentiful leeches have been seen in Palada Creek shallow areas this season. They swarm toward any swimmer, fastening on flesh and drawing blood as they attack.

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Soldier Nobie Fined for Assault After Night Altercation

Nobie, a soldier, was fined after being tried before Justice Devina for striking C. M. Green on the head with a tin bucket. He defended himself, claiming alibi while Green and another woman testified of insults by Nobie on July 2.

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Colored Quigens Condemn Orphans Home Managers Methods

At a Colored Citizens meeting in Benevolent Hall, a committee drafted resolutions opposing a proposed city orphanage and infirmary for colored citizens. They denounced the enterprise as irregular, questioned the board’s legitimacy, and declared they will withhold support, asserting public oversight and need for clarity. Signatories include Ep Thomas, J Waswincron, R H Bareerr, J Roprsson.

Orphans Home Benevolent Hall College Fufirmary O’doll Sald G. J. Starnes J. J. Golt Ste San Antonio Intervat Baamc Sigusa Thowas J. Waswincron R. H. Bareerr J. Roprsson

Frisco VP Appointment Rumors Refocus on Yoakum Move

Frisco lines indicate Mr. Yoakum will become vice president and general manager with headquarters likely in St Louis while Santa Fe’s Ripley has not yet chosen Yorking’s successor. Polk supporters push for his appointment in Ala mo City as other officials comment on the promotion. A separate item notes a street accident on Houston Street Bridge leaving a nose injury.

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Church Listings Across North Wlores and Surroundings

A dense town church notice page lists services at Presbyterian, Episcopal, Methodist, AME and Science churches. It notes Sunday schools, prayer meetings, guilds, vestry events, and pastor names including Rev Luther W. Warroad and Rev. DS Moten, with times ranging from morning 11 a.m. to evening services and midweek gatherings.

North Wlores Street What Presbyterian Church Spee Gful Luther W. Warroad South Hig Street Presbyterian Clarch Veginster League St. Mark's Church North Side Travis Equere Love W. Dt, Richardson St Joh’s Episcopal Church Burnett and Gherry Streets Nolan Willig Workers Guild of St. John Titets

Attempted murder case shocks city woman police conflict

Ila Porter a 43 year old colored woman, jailed on lunacy after attempting to smother her one year old daughter Mabel at Hackberry and Virginia. She fought officers with an axe as a patrol wagon and Captain Roberta forced entry. Porter, formerly a teacher, is married to John Porter whose abandonment years ago is cited as a cause. Her case is set for probate court tomorrow.

Hes Lere Hex John Porter Brenham Te Hing School

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