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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1896

Page

3

Ill-Fated collision near track and trolley pole incident

A confusing report describes a near collision on a city street between an electric car and another vehicle, with passengers and bystanders reacting as the trolley pole incident unfolds. Separate items note fishermen’s finds, a large sea serpent exhibit, and scientific curiosity about a mysterious fish similar to a snake, with speculation on classification and digestion.

Marrigum Harrison Beauila Giont Street

Revolutionary War records access debate at state level

A fragmented report describes tensions over access to muster rolls and revolutionary data held by New York state and federal authorities. It notes disputes about copying rights, printer involvement, and the impact on national history records amid unrest and a penitentiary scene.

New York State Morton Recorda Washington Tervolis New York

Mexico City Letter Guests Describe Diaz Re-Election Support

Special Correspondent reports visitors in Mexico City praising Porfirio Diaz for a anticipated four year term. He is portrayed as courteous yet firm, guiding reform, attracting foreign investment, and earning broad support from locals and expatriates. The piece notes labor migration to Guatemala, US tax ideas, and celebrations surrounding Hidalgo’s legacy with limited public festivity.

City of Mexico Ugs Vresnenk Ding Diazade Ding Linn Cleveland Ford Diaz Thc Providence Rayroad Construction Guaiawala Guatemala J. I. Devale Vera Crux Duyerte Barrios Yuru Rand Asc Kinley Mexico America McKinley Blaine Iather Hidalgo Spain Ts Ke Washington Tla Clibmahna Jold Caston San DopHlge Peays

Turbulent Campaign Gloom Looms Over County Race

The county campaign appears fractured with candidates from several parties. Voters face clashes over reform, business interests, and finance as factions rally for city posts, mayoral slate, and statewide notes. The county convention looms as debates sharpen and backers push for straight party lines.

Unsigned Fragments Sparkling With Quips and Oddities

A garbled Texas newspaper snippet surveys a collage of curiosities. It mentions goats in San Francisco, a ballet girl described oddly, and a jab at editors marrying actresses. It notes a proverb about a man who neglects advertising and hints at the Prince of Wales in Paris with green gloves.

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Local Notables and Political Banter Crowd Social Scene

A colorful column recalls social visits and talk of politics with figures like Rev. E. B. King and Mrs. Cain visiting San Antonio society. It notes hotel stays, church sermons, and assorted remarks on local candidates, parties, and election moods amid witty asides.

Hinden Dulusie Copeland Eagie Chartie Barnes Charlie Degen Caufield Beong E. B. King First Baptist Church J.M. Cain San Autonio Union Evangelical Church Twaa Nui Bliem Jardin Ehurel J. W. Butler Mayo Rhorés San Antonio J. G. Breeding Leon Carrie Breeding Durango

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