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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1899
Page
6
A fragment from a telegraph notice advertises six cents per day rates and no rental charges. It instructs callers to contact Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone for specifics, citing a contract department reference.
The railroad commission eyeing new rates threatens to disrupt this year's crop shipments. Southern Pacific seeks injunction in Baton Rouge, contending rates are unfair and discriminatory. Steamship interests warn they will withhold service unless conditions are restored, risking dockside revenue and planter profits.
An unusual criminal case draws attention as Barr inohmre Kosi, Austrian resident of Chicago, faces extradition after alleged murder and drowning in the River Mihn. Separate items note the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association gathering in Asbury Park with national officers, and reports on the Choctaw execution in Paris Texas, amid legal controversy and potential prosecutions of officials.
Special to the Sunday Night from Birmingham Alabama dated July 5 reports Senator Jobe Toatisrand confirming an interview that he favors the Democrats for president and would vote for any true honest Democrat. The piece notes growing anti Bryan sentiment among southern Democrats and hints Morgan may face Governor Joseph Johnston in Alabama next year in a spirited senate race.
Washington D C July 15 Mort Allison Cook colored 83 years old near Madison Street noted as one of the last witnesses to the capture of Washington by the British in 1804. She remembered storms and atrocities around Passington and Alexandria and traveled here with her aunt before living in the same house until her death. Her husband ran a Payltreet restaurant once popular with prominent officials and General Winfield Scott and staff frequented the Hope Chile.
President Thomas Fabertson of the New York Cotton Exchange asks Bentlermen to form a committee to devise a plan for clearing cotton contracts. The move, long debated, aims to attract speculators with small capital and boost trading volume, with a final report expected by early September amid possible southern objections if cotton prices fall.
The Cincinnati National League team is negotiating for Galveston pitcher Dred House. Washington has made an offer and money received for the pitcher amounts to about seven thousand dollars.
British and American railway interests in China reportedly entered a possible alliance with British authority in Pekin. American concessions urge Washington to join Britain. Olney and Sherman warned against committing the government to individuals or firms. The White House reiterates opposition to any alliance with Britain or other powers over Chinese affairs.
Report from the Sunday Light New York notes the largest cargo of fruit condemned in history. 32,000 pounds of bananas aboard the Atlas from Adirondack were deemed unfit for consumption due to baking and hardening from beet exposure. The cargo, owned by American Fruit Co, arrived at Pacadog after a voyage from Kingston and Port Saddling. The ship slowed by Caribbean storms, eleven to twelve hours late, and the damaged fruit was destroyed under orders from Authority Pier.
A Texas man in Bur Springs swallowed three false teeth attached to a plate after coughing fits. Doctors fear the teeth lodged in his lungs or trachea and roentgen rays will locate and remove them if it can be done without risking life.
Special to the Sunday Wight reports Detroit Michigan July 16th where the forthcoming Grosse Pointe trotting meet promises a record turnout and a strong purse lineup. The racetrack calendar features the M. and M. stake annually for mothers and large fields, with full stables and famed flyer horses ready for competition. The program includes several key stakes races and a schedule of daily events leading to a celebrated annual meet.
A fragment reports Hay Sutton murdered his sweetheart Miss Elmers at Mason City last night and attempted suicide after her parents refused to consent to fever on hives. The note mentions Lincoln Illinois and July 15 as a date in a sensational local crime item.
Special to the Sunday Light from Jackson Mississippi on July 16 reports a close contest for the United States Senate between A McLaurin and John M Allen in the Mississippi legislature. McLaurin backers claim about 100 votes on the first ballot. Alson Alten favored in many counties. The short term race between Lowry and Sullivan also appears tight with northern counties awaited. McLaurin faces personal attacks from Alten, who counters with rebuttals, while sentiment grows that McLaurin has been unjustly attacked.
In Omaha Nebraska on July 16 newspaper men and their wives from the Northaast Missouri Press association gathered in the city. They arrived from Hannibal Missouri where the summer meeting was held and planned a day of ground events and midway attractions. Mrs G N Prost wife of the Mandala Leader's editor spoke on What Assistance Can She Wife Be to the Hatter. Colonel M A Bates of Memphis could not attend. first vice president Stoward Elis presided at the head of the portly delegation.
Washington dispatch reports suspicion among silver men over Goebel and the Croker Bryan faction in Kentucky. The Gold and Silver Democrats may bolt, with Bingaman and Gorham figures involved. Bryan supporters feel misled as the party realigns on the money issue. Governor Gradey’s Republican lead suggests a tighter contest.
A Telegram special from Athens cites a Fort Worth clerk’s office finding over two hundred illegal medical certificates registered in the county. The bogus credentials originate from a Chicago medical college and involve a man charged with improper relations with a woman and other alleged offenses.
New York sports brief notes a quiet week for boxing in the city with only a major event scheduled. Kenny Fitzsimmons’ former sparring partner faces Bob Armstrong, a large heavyweight, in a twenty five round bout at the Waney Island Athletic Club arena on Monday night.
The Sunday Likhee New York reports General Horace Porter, ambassador to France, is set to become Secretary of War on January 1, 1900, replacing General Russell A. Alger who plans to resign. President McKinley reportedly favors Porter, with Alger's resignation expected after Cabinet changes.
Special to the Sunday Sign reports a major anti trust rally in Chicago under the Anti-Trust League. Invitations will be sent to Gov. Penrose or Pingree and to Williams Jennings Bryan. Notable figures from Michigan New York Texas Indiana Ohio are expected to attend or be invited.
Chicago July 15 The Western Federation of Miners held a national labor convention in Chicago to protest General Merriam and U S Army actions during the Coeur d Alene strikes in Idaho. The effort proved futile as large labor bodies show reluctance to re operate the movement though local leaders express sympathy with the western miners.
The city laboratory arrived yesterday and will be put to use in the city hospital Monday. City Physician Pasolu will lead a council to inspect the facility once arrangements are in order.
The attorney general approved a charter for the San Antonio and Brownsville Railway company. The capital stock is 272000 dollars with gasplint stock at 275000. The proposed line would run 273 miles through Bexar, Atascosa, Live Oak, Duval, Nueces, Starr, Jim Wells, and Cameron to Brownsville, Texas, with principal office in San Antonio and a director list led by Chas Hugo and others.
Austin report notes Attorney General Smith received letters from Merloa and Georgia AGs about attendance at a convention. The Panhandle and Gulf railway charter was approved, with principal offices in Sweetwater, Texas, capital stock $10,000,000, and a proposed 76 mile line from Sweetwater to San Antonio linking Texas and Pacific with Santa Fe.
Angieve, hurt when a Holstein charged after he tried to move the bull from its corral. He was pinned by the animal’s horns, suffering serious injuries and taken to a hospital. Local authorities report the incident as a workplace-style accident at a farm.
The Ivy Social club plans a grand charity ball on July 2 at Station garden. All receipts go to Mood eufferers. Alderman A Rheiner funds a ball tree of chateo and a Theo Arles orchestra will perform. Nic Tener provides free tickets. Tickets available from members as they promote this good cause.
The Prospect mill young folks event at Beethoven hall last Wednesday night raised 350 in net proceeds. Of this sum 25 went to the organ fund at the Prepest Ail Baptist church. The group thanks The Light and other papers for help and notes the wagon’s generosity. A trolley ride last night, chaperoned by Mr and Mrs W C Kalteyer, drew a jolly crowd delivering Mexican string band music and refreshments at San Pedro Spring. Tom Ilek’s careful handling of the electric trolley horse prevented any delays or accidents.
Waco Texas July 15 Superintendent of the city schools Chas P Alexander resigned yesterday to accept a position. Several names including Mrs. W D House J Mr Pergustan B Glasnaw TW L Simimons are mentioned as possible successors.
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