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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1899
Page
6
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The Light reports tickets issued to voting contest contestants reading First class via International Great Northern to Taylor and Missouri Kansas & Texas to Fort Worth and Denver to Boulder. Tickets are return until October, issued in the winner’s name. The list shows several candidates and invites all to enter and vote. Balloting is free. coupon tickets are printed in the paper. Bring on the dare horse.
The court docket shows Judge Green granting W F Grell a law license, a divorce suit by John L Hambieinn against Imogene Hambitton, and a new trial motion for Pedro Marines vs I G WN Ry Co with damages. Others include an overruled motion for a new trial, appeal notices, a recognizance in a conspiracy case, and multiple divorce judgments.
In New Orleans last night Bob Fitzsimmons lost a much anticipated bout, shocking local prize fight fans who had followed his long run from Upham to Creedon. Despite the odds and his age, the defeat sparked bitter disappointment as locals, many sympathetic to the Australian challenger, reflected on a career long marked by heavyweight battles and near retirement warnings.
In Tracksoon Mississippi on June 10 Char Ham hay a seventeen year old was jailed in the penitentiary for seven years after a manslaughter verdict. He killed his father with an axe claiming self defense as both were in the woods at Pork spitting rails when the killing occurred. The jury found him guilty of manslaughter due to his age and circumstances.
London reports Joseph Arch, famed labor MP and organizer of English agricultural workers, plans to retire at the next general election. Arch, a recognizable gray figure in Westminster, has long led large unions and seldom appeared in the chamber, yet greeted all with a kind word.
Washington reports Major Quinn notes the Mississippi jetties extend to a channel 36 feet deep and at least 40 feet wide at the bottom with a central depth of 30 feet. Shoals in Grant Bayou reduced depth to 26 feet or 46 feet before May. Ten days of dredging had not yet restored full navigable depth. current alone began improving conditions.
Special to Sunday Slyghe reports from Washington that the cruiser Newark is in harbor at Sansdy Point Patagonia, relieving Navy anxiety over nonarrival. Commander Colby of Marblehead notes Newark is slow to move and may head for Valparaiso around tomorrow.
A Dawson City report to the State department predicts Alaska will exceed the Canadian Yukon in gold production within years. It notes a broad, evenly distributed gold belt with an estimated output of 320 million dollars this year, suggesting similar figures for next year. A Sunday Light dispatch adds local crime notes and a federal court movement involving Wilson, a Black man, and a hospital amputation after a gunshot escape attempt.
The Interstate Commerce Commission holds a Chicago hearing on cereal export versus domestic rates. Shippers from the west seek a full record of changes since the last adjustments, with railroad representatives testifying on costs, grain handling, and historical context.
New Orleans dispatch reports quarantine restrictions lifted only for second hand household goods from New Orleans starting June 10 1899 while other passenger and freight travel remains restricted. Dr Blunt Texas health officer sent official notice to Southern Pacific manager Van Vieck. no formal conference with city authorities occurred. Also includes a boxing dispatch quoting Gob Fitzsimmons praising James J Braddock as the best he ever faced and noting youth and weight advantage.
Special to Sunday Light from New Orleans June 10 describes Congressman R B Hawley of Galveston being delayed by Dr Blunt’s quarantine order. Hawley argued that private information from Governor Sayers about New Orleans conditions should be public, urging transparency and accountability in the quarantine. The piece also notes Paris Texas reports seventy two varieties of Irish potatoes shipped, signaling crop diversification and potential acreage increase next year.
Anonymous letters threaten destruction of Southern Pacific property unless doubleheaders are discontinued. Manager Van Vleck responds with probes and offers 250 dollars for information identifying the author. Meantime workers clean San Pedro Springs lake, with completion aimed for next Saturday.
Richmond June 10 Rival Democrats prepare for a key meeting of the State Democratic committee to decide on a state convention or primaries for the U S Senate nomination. Most committeemen back Senator Marth, opposing a convention. if denied, primaries in counties and cities will express voter preference for the senator. No declared candidate yet, but one is expected to emerge depending on committee action.
Governor Rogers announces the appointment of extradition agents under a federal treaty with Mexico. Named are J. M. Gogeln in Maverick County J. M. De Lo ina in Hildage County and S. S. Mester in Webb County. The action follows Sunday light theft incidents.
In Austin today attorney Fells approved multiple bond issues including Houston county 11000 for courthouse bonds Nueces county 28400 for courthouse bonds Fort Bend county 20000 for refunding bridge bonds. In Galveston heavy rains spoiled the opening night of the Olympia on the beach delaying performances.
A New York company led by George M. Jacobs asked a local firm to prepare plans and estimates for a proposed plant in El Paso dated this month. The project aims at construction within the city limits pending further approvals and funding.
Heavy rain and hail burst over El Paso on a Sunday evening of June six months into the dry spell. Crops in the valley suffer for water as the river remains low, hindering irrigation and farm work. Local residents report soil soaked but drought conditions persist beyond the storm.
World champion rifle shot Adolph Teepnerwein of San Antonio prepares for a summer tour in the north. He announces plans to showcase his marksmanship with the ride and improve his Caney revolver shooting. He will depart late this month and spends much time practicing at Riverside Park.
Frank A. Newton was yesterday appointed subcarrier on the local letter carrier force to succeed Mr. Garland, who resigned. There are now five subs in the force, and Superintendent David Sanders will assign their work in a few days when the annual carriers vacation begins. Each man gets fifteen days layoff at Uncle Sam's expense.
A colored man found a purse on Avenue D yesterday afternoon and turned it over to Day Clerk Bryan at Police headquarters. The item included a money order for 15 dollars payable to Mrs. M. A. Mosuler of 41 Avenue D, but the money order had reportedly been sent to Floresville before officers could act.
City Marshal W D Druse has begun enforcing ordinances prohibiting swinging limbs brush and weeds on premises. He is serving notices on violators and warns they will be arrested if not complied with.
Invitation sent to the press committee for the first annual Roosevelt's Rough Riders reunion set for June 24 to 26 in Las Vegas New Mexico. Telegraph and press facilities offered at the Afontezana club during the event. A dance was hosted by the Jolly Seven Social club at Mission Garden Inst Right with about seventy five couples attending.
In a Sunday Baton Rouge report the Louisiana State Sanitary Association condemns Texas health authorities for refusing to join a regional interstate agreement. The resolution deplores the move as political and harmful to interstate commerce, urging a non political stance with broad representation and safeguarding public health powers.
A New Orleans wholesale representative reported from Texas that business leaders oppose a quarantine. He said the move caused widespread travel delays and inconvenience, criticizing it as oppressive and unnecessary unless imminent danger is proven. The quote noted distaste for disruptions to traffic and shipments across the region.
Washington reports a clash over how to handle Philippine operation strategy. President Schurman and aides were warned to avoid interfering with military actions while General Otis pushes for diplomatic channels, and no resignation from the Philippine commission leader is confirmed.
At noon, J G Murphree, a Shakespearian teacher, entered Mansfield Post Office and fired, killing assistant postmaster Sherman Goulden and wounding Postmaster R N Goulden. Murphree, age around forty, was arrested, claims mental imbalance, and is jailed without statement. He formerly toured with Selvin the actor in Dallas.
Galveston Texas reports rain on June 1 ending a seven week dry spell dating from April. The showers continued through the day benefiting vegetation and plants across the area.
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