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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1899
Page
2
Railroads will help bring first class exhibits to the fair this fall with Taylor residents aiding San Antonio. The market shows abundant vegetables due to recent rains and fruits from nearby farms. National and international topics surface in brief notes about Cuba Samoa Dreyfus Aguinaldo and Texas politics.
Some Republicans call for an extra congressional session while others resist expansion. Hoar of Massachusetts opposes it, yet state regiments are ready to volunteer en masse for Manila. The country backs the president this time.
The remark suggests Reed should defer any pursuit of the presidency for four years to pursue other goals. It frames the timing as strategic and conditional on his future plans and public perception.
Readers are urged to weigh diverse statements about Cuba rather than trust a single narrative. The article argues facts emerge from comparing multiple sources and interpretations rather than official or popular tells.
Critics say sermons misreport Cuba and Manila naval exploits and overstate sea fights. They accuse preachers of sensationalism and failing to hold up under scrutiny.
Commentators argue that college presidents lack practical experience for guiding large national campaigns. They note theoretical focus and limited engagement with real world policy, urging selection of advisors with field-based credentials and proven leadership.
Lawton struggled to seal the Paddy’s flea and Filipino forces as they repeatedly slipped away, despite his belief at times that they were surrounded.
Observers state that residents of St Kitts should remain in place for now and not be adopted into the United States. The note suggests they will stay where they are for a period.
Carnegie proposed swapping possessions in the Philippines for the British West Indies, a concept that found no broad American support beyond his own belief and was dismissed as looney by observers.
The passage notes doubt about authorizing an additional levy for Philippine forces, stating Otis may not need more than existing regiments. It adds that whatever is required to carry the war to a successful end promptly will be provided.
The Tennessee court’s decision on whether cigarettes are a legitimate article of commerce is unlikely to stand and the issue will be taken up to a higher court for a definitive ruling.
Debate over bale shapes in cotton trade aside, the need for a uniform bale is emphasized for shipping. The article notes that consistency in bale form is essential for efficient handling and transport in the industry.
Melon growers from here to the coast and eastward toward Yoakum are arranging shipments north as the business opens.
The passage claims President McKinley replaced about 6,000 of 40,000 civil service appointees during two years of office, leaving 34,000 intact. It notes Democratic outrage over vacancies and mocks Grover Cleveland for extending civil service. It asks what would happen if all 40,900 were replaced and accuses Grover Cleveland of fishing for Republican supporters.
Gomez wows the grandstand with a farewell show described as superb and showy as he closes his tour.
Street sweeping and garbage collection belong to the period between darkness and daylight, reflecting their placement in the city’s routine operations.
The passage recalls Grover Cleveland's early days seeking fishing spots on another man's preserves. It hints at a later question testing whether the landowner might have been a political rival or candidate turned down for office.
In early June the heat bears down on New York as commentary presses on Democratic power and calls for purge by fire. San Antonio and eastern cities endure extreme temperatures with deadly consequences, prompting questions about living in Texas.
The passage honors French loyalty to the republic and places Marchand near the head of the roll of illustrious figures when recognizing the republic's stability and enduring legacy.
The Houston Post criticizes current administration, urges opposition ahead of the coming November elections. It predicts the paper will justify a Democratic defeat after the vote, arguing favors will no longer be available.
A wartime note praises privates and non commissioned officers in Manila for capturing a rebel flag and displaying it in their camp, described as an appetizer for breakfast in a striking tribute to frontline grit.
The article states the title to the old fair grounds is clear and will be further guaranteed to satisfy any lingering claims from past holdings. It notes possible overholding claims must be properly settled to meet requirements and calm skeptics.
The rebels in the Philippines confront a clear option: submit to United States authority or resist with force, as tensions rise over control and occupation.
The fragment suggests Bryan cannot outpace rivals as he trails the poll and is expected to lose in the upcoming national race, casting doubt on his campaign trajectory.
The report notes a nationwide roughly three percent reduction in cotton acreage with Texas about the same below last year. It adds that Texas crops show promise despite the overall decline.
The remark suggests the party may misread the outcome of Henderson becoming speaker and warns that they do not understand the risks or implications of such a choice.
A reader is offered Cuba news from either the Herald or the Journal. The piece contrasts how five years for an assault suspect may be considered too much or too little, raising questions about justice and punishment.
The state health officer travels to New Orleans seeking a response to yellow fever concerns while noting a Tampa trip could better serve Texas needs. He argues the United States should not withdraw from Jamaica where incidents impact safety.
The report notes Britain backing Canada in the Alaska confrontation, a stance that appears at odds with its own prudence and interests as tensions rise between the nations involved.
The friends of General Wheeler were not gratified by his promotion but Colonel McKibben is seen as a soldier and a gentleman fit to command Fort Sam Houston. San Antonio will welcome him warmly.
The article notes Dreyfus refuses to wear his French officer uniform while his arrest conviction remains unresolved. He shows firm self respect and honors the soldier’s code, demanding vindication by the court martial.
The speaker argues for trust prosecutions in courts rather than legislative measures. He contends combines influence court outcomes and officers, claiming sufficient statutes exist to convict.
City education chief Andrews proposes sweeping changes to spelling methods in Chicago schools. Critics warn the plan would handicap students entering business by leaving them unable to write or spell properly, risking failed job prospects.
The piece argues Paty Du Clam shares culpability with Dreyfus as a pawn in a broader wrong. It asserts the true culprit is the superior who issued the order and calls for punishment of the head of the business to redeem France.
The piece argues market houses and union depots vary by city conditions and cannot be measured across cities. Each city must decide for itself what kind of market is best to meet local needs, as the benefit hinges on local context and direct usefulness.
City residents seek reform and a strong broom to clear cobwebs from local government though no grand changes are demanded. The idea evokes restoring efficiency and accountability in San Antonio's civic administration.
A Shelby NC woman, Mrs Luther Lutz, suffered seven years with severe illness and a three month cough. After using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, she slept better and reports being cured after two bottles. Trial bottles free at Kalteyer drugstore. regular sizes 50c and 1.00, guaranteed.
The text questions a report about Menardville being washed out and compares it to a San Saba account, noting uncertainty about confirmation while drawing a parallel to cowboys meeting the deputy sheriff out west.
The next Congress will consider monetary legislation aimed at stabilizing the financial system. Officials expect no radical overhaul, just measures to formalize existing practices into a steadier framework.
A brief remark on the Costa Rican conflict notes that the opposing perspective yields no further dialogue. It praises a nineteenth century correspondent for his enterprising reportage and asserts the era’s wartime voices are effectively silenced.
A reader notes that Democrats in Washington pushed census appointments on the president, arguing for a Republican Senate to balance decisions. The letter critiques the process as a sweet scented deal and implies a call for partisan change.
Carload jets of potatoes shipped into St Louis and Kansas City from the coast and Cuero country bring good returns to shippers. Northern growers face pressure to market as crops come to readiness.
Statement notes the United States will remember its pact to establish a cable facility in the Carolines without needing to seek terms with Germany for that objective, claiming the action is already secured by prior agreement.
If forecasters are correct this marks the start of an easing period after long drought and distress in the southwest, suggesting improved conditions and greater comfort ahead for residents and agriculture alike.
The city is described as gradually sinking on the wrong side of the lake yet can build out of the water faster than it encroaches, according to the estimate. The assessment frames a costly, ongoing struggle to keep urban areas dry as water levels rise.
General and heavy rains drenched a hundred mile stretch northwest of the city, the area previously suffering drought. The timely precipitation promises to improve fodder quality just as the harvest season advances.
City announces a cleanup to address numerous sunlit water spots where standing water and scum have persisted for years. After months of citizen complaints, officials set a plan to drain, treat, and rehabilitate affected areas to restore the neighborhood’s appearance and health.
A note on solving a sewer problem in New Orleans highlights the need for strong engineering skill to keep the city well sewered and Havana in sanitary condition, and asks where yellow fever would hide.
Authorities declare no further clues will be recovered about Andrea’s disappearance. The expected messages, once hoped to reveal his location, were sent from the balloon only a few hours after launch, leaving his fate unknowable.
All parties agree to reward General Kuchner and 80 percent of Americans will unite in honoring Dewey regardless of stance on Luzon retention.
The passage notes grinders turn grindstones for others and often complain when the stone becomes hard and the grinder bears down too hard. It frames this as a comment on human nature and the tendency to vent under strain.
Citizens reel from the sheriff’s death as a posse hunts the gang across the plains. The author laments rising crime despite harsher penalties and calls for a new humane social deal in response to cruelty.
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The piece argues Henderson is too loyal a Republican to oppose the administration, yet stresses the country now requires a speaker aligned with the government’s policy.
Reed is described as a pronounced gold bug while Henderson prefers the use of both the yellow and white. The contrast highlights strategic differences in monetary policy within the party.
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