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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1898

Page

5

South Texas exhibit shines at Omaha show drawing crowds

The Texas display in the Agricultural Building at the Omaha fair draws prominent visitors and press attention. Texans listed include G. T. Green Galveston H. L. Red ya Bonham J. L. Radgera Bonham and many others from Dallas Houston Galveston and beyond. The exhibit features Lone Star resources and farm products while highlighting plans to develop South Texas and nearby routes along the Gulf Coast. The Missouri Pacific line at Twentieth Street hosts the display and will stay for several days as officials extend courtesies to visitors and exhibitors.

Fran Omaha Southern Texas San Antonio Kansas Association Lees Chu Agriculturals Yany Tess North Anidlé Lone Star Altona Aransas Pass Expr Amoneerrate M. A. Tynan G.W. Butcher Bagg Twentieth Street Wey R. Monsérrate Ex Positon G.T. Green Galveston H. L. Redéya Bonham J. L. Radgera Rodgers

Yellow Fever Rates Rise at Santiago Camp

The war-borne yellow fever outbreak near Santiago shows between one third and two thirds of cases affecting troops as of late July. General Shafter reports 400 to 600 new cases daily with high mortality. the Army Surgeon General plans to deploy 100 doctors and 160 nurses to Santiago to curb the spread as illness rises.

Washington D.C Shafter Santiago Army Mit Santiage Beto Alck Rotl

Cotton market report misread by steamboat officials

Special wire from New Orleans notes that two bales of new cotton received on the 26th from the Mississippi Valley were fresh ginned product not yet grown. The steamboat officials misreported the grade as stale and it was sold as new to experts.

New Orleans Heater Mississippi Valley

New Cotton Specimen Exhibited at Point Clear

A unique carton variety cotton plant, raised near Point Clear by Zundle Brothers, stood five feet tall with dense bolls. Described as long staple and Sea Island like, it grew without fertilizer. The display suggests potential for Baldwin County as a new cotton industry in the southern coastal region.

Point Clear Point Cleary Zundle Baldwin Sea Island

Astor in Transit: US Steamer Gal on Board

United States transport steamer Gal with John Jacob Astor aboard is reported to have departed quarantine and arrived at Tampa Bay, according to dispatches from Astor, Tas Dispatches, and Sa liaga key sources. The alert notes the release from quarantine and a rapid transit to Kansas.

ASTOR TAS Ligni Avy Department Tampa Fie United States Kansas Gal John Jacob Astor Saliaga

Travis Delegates Earle Will Head to Galveston

Special wire from Sunday Light in Austin reports many Travis county delegates to the State convention at Galveston will depart tomorrow. others go Monday. State officials plan to travel for the event as speculation grows over Governor Culberson’s possible execution and the delegation aims to be on the ground early.

Travis Earle Austin Galveston Culberson

Peace prospects dominate European press on Spain war

Continental papers and London dispatches debate America's war aims and possible peace with Spain. Ambassadors in Madrid signal tentative peace overtures, while British and French outlets pressure for American-led terms and a clear path to Philippine return, amid mixed European sympathy.

Bredat Washington Spain Camtion Alphon NUS Melanie Laythoutr Ainddea England Simin Matty Sta Tae Pals Aanan Mercitles United States France Germany Tunsia Philippines Ameren Ato Dias Widera Trienéls House of Commons Porto Rica Wilkie Qailla Liverata Aggie Brice Baid America Hawaii

Reward Offered for Arrest in Murder Case

Governor offered a $200 reward for the arrest of Wm. Bay, wanted in Marrig county for the murder of his wife on July 24. The notice appeared in Sunday Light from Austin, Pex.

Baedal Austin Pex Tofiay Wm. Bay Marrig County

Burleson Nominated by Acclamation for Democratic Nomination

A. Burleson was nominated by acclamation at the Democratic district convention in Austin for the Travis county seat. The convention, reported from Burleson’s opponent, is noted as selecting Burleson to oppose the Hon. in the upcoming race.

Burleson Austin Tex Nlith A. 4 Travis County

Washington Turns On Solid Support In District Race

Wash Jones of Bustpop gains endorsement from both El Populista and RepuUlleans in a contest seen as a boost for the Democrat in this district. General Coppinger in Tampa is ordered to keep troops ready as six transports sail from Santiago. July reports cite county tax rolls and land fees, including school lands and university lands, with totals around 1.12 million dollars valuation and 214,195 assessed value.

Wash Jones Bustpop Put - Wil el Populista Washington, D. C Coppinger Tampa Santiago

Cadiz Under Strain as War Rumors Reach Port

A New York cable reports Admiral Camara’s squadron near Cadiz passing Gibraltar unseen and reaching Cadiz by Wednesday morning. Citizens, kept in ignorance by censors, hear of war weariness as merchants suffer from disrupted trade and officials push coastal defenses with limited ammunition and aging artillery.

Spectr New York Ure Teitane Gibraltar Afiniral Camara Pelayo Empéstadoro Carson V J Rapido Pakrista Buenos Ayres Audarz Vielayo Carthagera Straits of Gibraltar Cadiz Lepante Carthagona yAdin’el Comantrivat Cadix Sreysed Tombustian Tribung Elilian- Poputethon

International Chess Results From Vienna Tournament

In Vienna a international chess tournament saw Jay 3001 and Vere reach Las win thirst prize of 1000 dollars. Pilshuey took second with 3000 dollars. A decisive match in the tourney was drawn. Turroasgh and Pilishwry played games with a store showing 94.

Vienna Austria Verereach Las Pilshuey Touris Turroasgh Pilishwry

Saw Santone Lipis White Guarding in San Antonio

Mr Lipis M White of St Louis, guarding a few days in San Antonio, was taken in tow by Messrs David Sanderley and J F Reynoti. They showed him the interesting points of the city including a Texican supper with a menu of hot dishes. White works in Missouri Pacific Railroad traffic and is a supreme representative of the Order of Chosen Friends. His opinion of San Antonio is she is all right.

Lipis M. White Lewis San Antonio Wis Messia David Sanderley F. Reynoti Mme. White Ia Traf Fic Migstouri-Pact Fle Reitroud Aupreme Te Order of Chosen Friends Het

Ida Was Rebellious In Saloon Seizure Row

Waco Ida sparked a disturbance at the Silver Dollar saloon on East Street when Deputy Constable Potukash tried to seize furniture valued at 16.75 owed to Gy A Blowers Furniture Co. Patrons and Ida’s supporters yelled and clashed as the collector and deputy left with what remained, after furniture was taken in pieces amid the chaos.

Waco Ida Potukash Silver Dollar East Street Gy A. Blowers Furniture Company Hong Pobukeski

Bismarck Dies Peacefully After Long Career

Special wire reports from Germany announce Prince Otto von Bismarck died at 11:20 or 12 tonight at his Varin estate in Hils end. He was born into an old family noted for artisans. Educated at Gottingen Berlin and Greifswald, he completed his studies before entering public life.

Brigdefe Bismarck Varin Gottingen Berlin Greifswald

German Chancellor Bismarck and his rise to power

A fragmented biographical sketch traces Otto von Bismarck from early obscure beginnings in Prussia to his ascent as a key architect of German unification. It notes his roles in the Prussian Parliament, foreign policy shifts, the Schleswig-Holstein crisis, the 1862 cabinet conflict, and his influence through the wars of 1870-71, ending with his retirement and decline in health.

Absolutis Tose Tels Alpta- Matle Lriislaw Locational Garmul Blankfort Prudgin St Petersburg Win Pars Tuiterlea Uelare Fiamel Riensnrek Denmark Schleswig-Holareth Bistiarck Prussia Hacire Iran

Notorial Candidate Elected at Local Burial Convention

J. B. Childs of Bexar county received acclamation as Notorial candidate at a county burial convention held in the county court house. Delegates from Bexar Atascosa Wilson Karnes and Live Oak counties attended. In the Eighth district convention W. O. Murray of Wilson county was also acclaimed for elector.

Speckaire le Funday Waresville Tex Joly Do Eld Tere Egleter Bersderats Wilson County

Roofing Felt Shipment Regulation Involving Junction Rail Lines

Special Authority wire from Austin reports a convention approving a shipment of roofing felt valued at eight hundred thousand pounds per year from Wallag to Hougton via intermediate points. The central railroad line not to be elevated above a fixed height. A fatal road incident near the city left a colored youth named Taylor severely injured after a wagon mishap. he was later treated at Clatin's drug store for a broken arm.

Suntal” Biehl Austin Texas Tal Jar Wallag Hougton Houston Foxag Charité Tiylor Tie Deona Niéhine Rushtie Jie ‘Catlagher Bear Clavin

Peace Terms and Insurgency Debate in United States Commission

The article discusses Allied peace terms amid debates in the American Spanish Commission. It notes plans to cede territories like Guam and the Philippines and outlines the U.S. aim to retain control of Manila Bay and adjacent areas. It mentions Admiral Dewey and Aguinaldo and the potential for war if insurgents resist. The piece covers commission strategy to present a unified settlement to governments and to determine terms with Spain and the United States.

New York Aeriamett al Madrid Gaid Spain Butta Torminiaiea Paris M. Cambon Vsdt Philppines Patanes Cubatz Guam Spouse Forces Inc Manila Bay United States Tima Davies Tulare Iulé Tite Dampenga Caubing United States of Spain Remy Navy Ania Mianita Wy United S

Surprise Birthday Party For Mr And Mrs Eberhardt

A large group of friends honored Mr and Mrs Wm Eberhardt with a surprise party at their North Street home yesterday evening. They gathered at Centre Street and, led by Prof Arztz a orchestra, moved to the couple’s residence at 9 30. The celebration featured dancing and singing and continued into the morning with refreshments keeping spirits high.

Wm. Eberhardt North Street Wistzel Centre Street Prof Arztz

Creaking Town Creek Report Sparks Wild Goose Chase

Kerr County residents recount a noisy Sunday scene along Town Creek where a sign of A fresh kilot turker was said to appear. Prof. Griffin travels from Puesttay to Devine for an exam for the normal gene, while Prot. C.0. Hatria from Devine plans the session. Mothers are warned on safety concerns about children near the streets as speculation runs high.

Kerrville Town Creek Griffin Devine Hatria Atresia

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