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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1899

Page

8

San Antonio Players Shine Across Leagues and Cities

The Sunday Light notes San Antonio’s strong representation in the Interstate and Atlantic leagues with players like Charley Bailey Fred Valdis Otto Krueger Bones Parvin George Gilpatrick Colle Khaw and Mike Lawrence. It highlights Mike O Connor as a top California league catcher and new first baseman for the Gilt Edges, praising his defensive range and bat. It mentions Frank Badger criticizing touring teams after Texas trip, and a broader call for rest for southern baseball amid pay disputes and rainy seasons.

San Antonio Bro. Antonio Iota City Alamo City Columbus Chartie Bailey Fred Valdis Otto Krueger Bones” Parvin Wheelsing George Gilpatrick Colle Khaw Dayton Mike Lawrence Reading Sacramento Cal Matt Stanley Mike O'Connor California O'Donnor Texas May Bief Bay City San Francisco O'Connor Hinself Santa Cruz Frank Badger Ovas Galves‘ton St Louis Paddy Royleig Emporia Kaw Brownie Chamberlain Atchison Welkhait Dowls Houston South

Cattle market steadies with weak gains and export rules

Regional cattle market reports show limited price gains despite improvements in dressed meat demand. Kansas City leads St. Louis and Chicago in price rankings, while export restrictions arise as Secretary Wilson issues new regulations for free Cuba cattle shipments from Savannah New Orleans and Galveston. Key sales include 1500 cattle for 38600 dollars and 12000 beef cattle traded for 450500 dollars along with multiple private-term consignments across Texas and nearby states.

Chicago Cores Texas St. Louia Kansas City St. Louis Wilson Jag Cuba Savannah New Orleans Galvyston

Unclaimed Packages List From Pacifique Seines Office

Weekly notice lists remaining unclaimed packages at the Pacifique Seines Co. for the week ending. Included are names such as W. J. Armstrong J. C. Andrews W. F. Baldridge Dr. H. D. Barnitz and several others, along with titles and initials. The fragmented OCR shows multiple misspellings and unclear entries, reflecting a historic shipment or postal record.

Pacife Seine Co

Pearsall Personalities and County Happenings

Special to the Sunday Light from Pearsall Lex July 29. Local fro theota residents discuss August plans for cotton transport. Mr. D. Rackley, longtime county official, leaves for Port Davis to settle. Mr. Toe Logging arrives from Mineral Wells for health reasons to visit family. J. B. Watson from Freestone prospecting to locate here. A dance at Mrs. Mont Woodward’s residence. music by a band. A shower occurred yesterday, not countywide. B. Tatelis starts as postmaster at Pearsall on the first. Miss Lilly of San Marcos visits Mrs. W. B. Cowley. Mrs. W. B. Dally visits Hallettsville.

Frio Coubly Vearsall Lex Fnrotera Aero Ecrops Comulttoo Dt. D. Rackley Port Davis Mont Woodward B. Tatelis Lilly San Marcos AV. B. Cowley W. B. Dally Hallettsville

Train Robber Ketchum Dies in Santa Fe Penitentiary

Special to the Sunday Light El Paso Tex July 20 B W Sied sheriff of Tom Green county and Fr B Ketchum identify Samuel Ketchum's body in Santa Fe penitentiary where he died of Wood poison after a wound from a posse clash near Cimarron He claimed his brother Tom was killed during a Texas and Pacific train hold up at Golerion about nine years ago He said the rest of the gang would not assist authorities The body was burned in Santa Fe

Bante Fe Speeial el Paso Tex B. W. Sied Sherif Tom Green County Fr. B. Ketchum Santa Fe Samuel Ketehum Cimarron San Angelo Train Volker G. B. Ketchum Sim Ketchum Tom Texas and Pacific Golerion

Democratic Commitee Faces Cash Crunch for Campaign

Special report from Washington on July 23 notes the Democratic National Committee frets over disunity and a lack of financial backing for the presidential campaign. Chicago meeting hints Aryan nomination and platform disbursement alarm party financiers as Bryan leads, prompting calls for individual subscriptions and urgent fundraising, with no strong funds coming from the East.

Washington, D. C Democratic National Committee Chicago Aryan Bryan Cean Jones Gorman Tiwmany Fey Anan Peni

Citizens Rally in Sunday Light Adopts State Race

Citizens of this place held a rally for state and county candidates on July 29. Governor McLaurin and United States Senate hopefuls Yoln M. Allen and Laurie were present. Allen, during his remarks, admitted defeat but stayed in the race to expose alleged plunder during McLaurin’s administration.

Tenterprise Miss Afe Laurie Yoln M. Allen United States Senate Ir. Allen McLaurin Zoverver

Alienation Affections Suit Seeks 160000 Damages

New York July 22 Special to Sunday Light George H. Wightman sues Charles F. Tatum for 160000 in a suit filed in the Supreme Court claiming alienation of his wife Helen Holme Wightman’s affections. Justice Bisehot granted an order requiring the plaintiff to answer new math raised by the defendant in the reply. The complaint says the couple wed in Kansas City November 18 1892 and lived happily until June 1896 when Helen Met Tatum.

New York Supreme Court George H. Iightman Charles F. Tatum Justice Bisehot Mr. Tetum Plagiamt Helen Holme Kansas City Fune

Pleasant Evening at Army and Navy Union Entertainment

Regular Army and Navy Union held an entertainment and dance at Muth's pavilion last evening. The program opened with a one act farce The Bogus Talking Machine and featured a musical selection from Prof William Muth's orchestra.

R. A N. U Army and Navy Union Muth Griffin Hall Charles Wall Stanley Meyers Parker Rachel Pete Reed Martelto MT. Wrobbel Hang Schnyder Mr. King Win. Muth Scientine John Wrobbel F. Wenke

Texas regiments rush recruiting for Philippines

Colonel Hare ordered six lieutenants to Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee to speed recruiting for the Thirty-third Infantry. The regiment shifts to Camp Merryrow with tents up and workers at full rate as officers reported and new staff announced including Lorenzo Kopf as chief musician and a civil telegraph operator sought due to Manila duties.

Samy Everently Philippines Coronel L. al. Hare States Ohio Indiana Kentucky Tennessee Texas State Captan Cheries van Way Tellman Campbell John Wilbur Ward Hi. J. MelKenney Man John GC Greanesalt Firetieutenant Aeskstant Gurkeon Chambersburg Tirat Solomon J. Jeffers Dirat Lorenzo Kopf First Texan Volunteer Infantry

Local notices mix with military chatter and social events

Fragmented paragraphs mention Captain Janes M. Burroughs and Colonel Hare with compliments, Mrs L M Johnson returning from Eagle Pass, and Private Julius Hopkins dying at a Post hospital. Social events include a grand walk by Prof Green, concerts, a grand ball at Riverside Park, a surprise party for John Schandleat, and a Pastime Athletic Club election at Wolff's hall with Frank Morrill as president.

Prof. Green Profs Artzt Riverside Park Pastimé Athletic Club Wolff's Hall Miliary _ plaza Frank Morrill Charles Artat Langwell T Wolff

Centurion Marguerite Hennessey Celebrates 100th Birthday

Mrs Marguerite Hennessey marked her hundredth birthday at her home near Runge Texas on Friday with a large family reunion. Surviving children Captain William Hennessy Rev T Hennessy and Mrs Norah Brown attended, with religious services led by Rev Hennessy and Rev Fom Mocezygamba. A noon dinner followed by continued festivities. Mrs Hennessey, born in Ireland, settled in Texas in 1854 and lived near Halettesville for about 45 miles, leaving four children, fifteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

Canta William Hennessy Elts Runge de Witte William Hennessey T. Hennessey Af Woustoh Norah Brown Hennessey Fom Mocezygamba Yorktown Marguerite Hennessey Ireland Texas Snce Gvidintly Haltettsyville

Two Mules Condemned for Glanders Near Sayers Post

A county committee led by Judge Peter Janus found two male mules owned by William Wilson near Sayers Post afflicted with glanders. Veterinarian A F Lange concluded the disease is not epidemic and urged destocking to prevent spread.

Peter Janus Sayers J. H. Nass Clemente Dunn William Wilson Lange Enidemie

Secretary Vance Shines at Farmers Congress Fair

Secretary Vance received cordial reception at the Farmers Congress and led fair preparations. The Horticultural Society granted space for the event, with Professor Price and Mr. Vance selecting 86 packages. Water pipes and cattle stalls were under work, and Munson the Denison grape grower will exhibit. Bargains in show window items from Thos Goggan & Droa.

Vance Farmers’ Congress Seeceary Vanvelas ee.Te The Horticultural Society Ot Vance Professor Price Br. Vance Carnell Farmers' Congress Voster IA. & M. College Munson Denison Chattemurg Boerne Waters Works Company Neczazary Dielwan Thos, Goggan & Droa

Brother rushes to aid ends in severe hip fracture

Report from Transas City says Tom McGenness of Kauss City learned his brother 34 had been fatally set at S2gain. He determined to go to his brother's aid and arranged a journey. On boarding a train at Kansas City he sustained serious hip fracture and is hospitalized under treatment.

Transas City Tom McGenness Kauss City Kansas City

Auction Sale Items Across Bowls Street

Auction planned for Tuesday August 1 at 214 Bowls Street lists a bedroom set wardrobe cupboard refrigerator cook stove curtain peles and other household goods. TUFLER HARVEY, Jeo.

Bowls Street Tufler Harvey

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