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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1897

Page

4

Father Kuled and Son Executed for Killing Policemen

Special wire from Columbus Georgia reports White aged 20 was hanged for his role in the slaughter of three policemen and wounding a fourth in October. His father F A Walte, a shoemaker, was killed resisting capture after the triple murder. White, seen as simple minded, had run for office and believed he was persecuted.

Columbus Hy. White White F. A. Walte Shoemaker White United States Kiagon Bergelven Nhu Tié

Diaz Is Gallant Honors to Miss Garcia Fuentes

Specius Wire from Sunday Light reports in Mexico City that the president ordered a gold medal and a $700 yearly pension for Miss Manuela Garcia Fuentes a polling school teacher with over 30 years of service. Residing in Tepic she is praised by officials and citizens alike with congratulatory telegrams from Luis H. Ruiz director general of public instruction.

Balaclava Hero Jamieson Murdoch Dies in Barrow

Special wire reports the death of Samuel Jamieson Murdoch aged 67 in Barrow. Enlisting in Glasgow under the name Jamieson, he served through the Crimean campaign with the Horse Guards Light Brigade, earning British, Turkish and campaign medals. Wounded several times, he survived the famed charge and later lived as a basketmaker in Barrow for 22 years.

Tandon Tyne Jamieson Barow Samuel Jamieson Murdoch Glasgow Ith’ Husgers Barrow

Monterey Budget Moves and Local Monuments

Special Wire from Monterey notes Governor Bernady Reyea appoints J A Robinson A Zombrangg and A V Hernandez to represent Nuevo Leon at the Commercial Congress in Philadelphia this week. A Manon resigns as general manager of the M M G railway to serve with his family in Belgium. The Woman's lodges unveil a monument to deceased members as hotels fill with visitors expressing delight at this country.

Monterey Mexico Bernady Reyea J. A. Robinson A. Zombrangg A. V.hernandez Nievo Leon Commercial Congress Pailadelphia A. Manon Belgium Willy

Electric light contract awarded to Berlin firm

In Brexico the city awarded its electric light contract to Jehnens and Halski of Berlin after a November expiry. The firm operates large electrical plants with about 15,000 workers and will install underground wires with 2,000 candle power lighting, promising full municipal compliance.

Mexico Brexico Worsows Messrs. Jehnens and Halski Berlin

Prize Fight Pictures Postponed At Grand Opera House

The Corbett Fitzsimmons cineographic exhibit at the Grand opera house failed to please a large audience. The canvas replay of Carson City fight ran poorly and the crowd cried fake. Tickets to be honored tonight with a promised better exhibit.

Grand Opera House Carson City

The Big Drill Attracts Nationwide Attention

San Antonio braces for the Interstate Drill as contracts for new seating and park improvements nearing completion. With a capacity of 6,080 and plans to host up to 60,000 visitors over eight days, organizers expect daily crowds of thousands for July Fourth celebrations. A New Orleans infantry battalion and Texas Volunteer Guard units will participate, drawing national and local press coverage.

Interstate Brill San Antonio Association Aries Riverside Park Ampie Aleus Harrison & Massey Business Men's Club United States Cavalry Artilery Infantry Texas Volunteer Guard New Orleana Shimptone San

Railroad Bond Amount Decision Reversed by Texas Commission

The Texas Railroad Commission reversed its earlier rule for the Red River and Southwestern Railway, ruling that bonds may be issued up to the stock value actually subscribed rather than the full subscribed stock. The commission now favors a construction that allows more railroad growth by reducing the charge of stock against bonds. The change aims to remove a previous impediment to building longer lines in the state.

Austin Texas Railroad Commission Red River and Southwestern Railway Company Railroad Commission of Texas Red Tver and Southwestern Railway Company Teron S. Kg

Beaten to Death in Mississippi County Camp

Special wire reports a Mississippi convict on county road labor beaten to death while under care of camp keepers. A coroner’s jury found death from unknown causes, urged removal of camp manager Sar Brown, and an investigation was ordered with Supervisor Royal to oversee further inquiries.

Meridian Miss Mississippi Sar Brown Royal Wil

Earthquake Shocks Butte Montana In City Morning

An earthquake struck Butte Montana this morning shaking houses rattling crockery and frightening inhabitants. no injuries reported in the readable text. In St Louis Missouri Richard A Beruggs and B S Zuanghorn prominent businessmen were bound over to the federal grand jury on charges of smuggling.

Butte Mont St.Louis Richard A. Beruggs B.S. Zuanghorn Tve United States Brandh Jury

Wool duties rise as finance committee aims higher tax

Washington June 6 advocates for higher wool duties report securing an average rise of one cent per pound above committee plans. Proposed rates reach nine cents on first class wool ten cents on second class and six cents on third class with hopes to lower the third rate to nine cents. Senator Warren predicts concessions and a satisfactory schedule for wool interests possibly aided by Republican caucus support.

Washington Warren Warrén

Damages Awarded in Austin Dam Case

In Austin Texas today the district court entered a judgment of 1535 dollars in the case of Goldstein versus the Austin Dam Railway for personal damages caused by the road incident.

Austin Texas Goldstein Austin Dam District Court

Were Scrappy Storms Close of Tilloig Legislature

June 1 report from Springhela describes the closing scenes of the Tilloig Legislature as stormy with many personal quarrels and nearly physical confrontations.

Springhela Tilloig

Levee Break Near Conrad’s Point Likely to Close

Special wire from New Orleans reports a Sunday crevasse in the levee at Conrad’s Point may be closed by Monday. The levee board and Illinois Central railway have mounted strong efforts, and officials are confident their measures will succeed.

New Orleans Conrad

Veteran newspaper worker William F. Clark Sr dies at 88

William F. Clark Sr died in Indianapolis at his son’s home. A veteran editor with 70 plus years in journalism, he began work at age fourteen and served nearly all his life in the press. He helped organize the Republican Party in Pennsylvania and long aided anti slavery efforts from Mercer, Pa, his home station on the Underground Railroad. He held an office in Pennsylvania under President Lincoln.

Tndianapolia Ind William F. Clark Republican Party Pennsylvania Mercer Canada Liberty Mc Clark Preabient Lincoln

Bronchos Triumph Amid Umpire Controversy In Texas League duel

In a tightly contested game the Bronchos defeated San Antonio as umpire Dewey drew sharp criticism from the home crowd. Key plays by Kohnle and Welkart and timely hits kept Texas league action alive while Houston and Denison events filled a busy sports day with standout fielding and pitching performances.

Welkart Spencer Moritaon Sullivan Senators Yeatesday Dewey Kohnle Timolee Dewey Butters Jack Brennan San Antonio Abrichpor Teshrien IE St Seee Titans Sear Weber Fioco Keufe Rene Triiaoo O'Connor Sooo O Go Clark Knau I, Bailey Blanleyy Cence Herbert Ib Austin Pettijohn Q Partridge Badger Wetkart Morrison Meamer Coliflower San Antonio Veces Austin Ieee Calilflower Letton Bn Tin Devile Stenley Wid Calliffower F. H. Dewey Parig North Texas Havalon Gwalveston Caulflower S—Sanu Antonio

Murder Trial Brings Exhumation For Evidence

New Orleans June 5 Captain Harper and Cyrus Grover are charged with killing Levee Guard Kubiman on Bonne Carre levee May 18. Grover claims Harper did the deed and that he aided, with a pistol. The coroner will exhume Kubiman’s body to recover a bullet missing from the earlier postmortem. It is believed Grover killed for money and jewelry, then accused Harper.

New Orleans Harper Cyrus Grover Kubiman Bonne Carre Levee Grover Kuhlman St. Joseph Parish

Senator West Defends Timber Schedule During Pine Debate

Special Wire to Sunday Light reports Senator Bacon attacked Senator West over the timber schedule, defending white pine rates and guarding policy stance in a tense session.

Wrehington June B Senatro Bacon Senator West

Indians Are Quiet After Tongue River Trouble

Special wire reports Captain Brouch at Tongue River agency says Indians are quiet. An Indian held on murder charges will be escorted by the military to the agency and handed to the sheriff. Message from Captain Stouch had been dated yesterday but delayed sixty miles to telegraph.

Washington Brouch Tongue River Agency Indiana Stouch

River Tug Napoleon Burns At New Orleans Wharf

River news reports a fire aboard the tug Napoleon owned by Captain John Die 80 at Ursulines street wharf. The craft drifted after flames spread, an unknown man aboard reportedly drowned, and two sailors faced threats from a gunman while near the burning vessel. The Napoleon valued at 37000 dollars. A second item notes Cincinnati law school consolidation with the University of Cincinnati and Taft named dean.

New Orleans Napoleon John Die- 80 Ursulines Street Dave Willoughby John Strout Piremon Pai ‘Taylor

Flood Danger Rises as Mississippi Delta Waters Recede

Reports from Vicksburg Mississippi dated June 6 describe the lake waters retreating except near the town where the Mississippi delta remains submerged. The text notes the current rate of retreat and foresees continued flooding affecting wide areas.

Vickaburg Miss Missinyippi

Still Debated Bills In Texas Senate And House Clash

Austin ta June 1 The senate failed to pass government bills as House members adjourned after a long skirmish over a fee bill. Governor’s stance and party alignments cloud the outcome while talks linger on sending the House measure to the senate. In other notes, a child dies from suspected calomel treatment, and regional updates cover local crop conditions and a medical editor's health setback.

Aunstin Texas Kidnese TJ Howse Semelon Doyle D le Senate Neltier Ernar House Brez

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