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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1898

Page

6

Democratic Convention Deliberations in San Antonio Quietly End

The Sunday Light reports the Bexar County Democratic convention proceedings with printed resolutions endorsing the 1896 platform, Culberson for U S Senate, Slayden in Congress, and a slate for other state and local offices. Delegates were elected amid disputes over resolutions and procedural matters, ending with Gen. Russ as county executive chairman.

Buyhier Bexar County Cauvas Yeu Bexar Courty Charles A. Culbergen James l. Slayden South Texas Jajor Joseph OD. Sayers Louisiana Florida California Spahrn Count ‘Dey Joe Wheeler Wd. Bryan Buzhugh Lee Aoman Slayden Bryan Fitzhugh Lee L Light Fort Wealth Culberson J. L. Slayden Legisla J. D. Sayers T. S. Smith BR. W W. Finney jWrolier T. J. Brown The Supreme Court H. J. Neill Coures of Civil Appeals J. L. Suyden J. D. Cairds Carlos Bee J.B. Divyer Dee Sayers J. F. Onion Committee On Resolutions Onion F. H. Hess Houston Barnes Russ Long Comamilicemen Gerreil

The W oof And Horn cattle market notes

The past week showed a slow market with light revelpts and declining prices. Rain improved Nuegsrass and water, signaling potential better prices ahead. Texas stockmen including Ti Kee Woodley and Fred A. Graves discuss demand from Cuba and Porto Rico and future meat cattle needs.

Nuegsrass Government Commission Texas Cuba Porto Rico Kee Woodley Tivalde L. B. Alien Flantonia Floresville Fred A. Graves Rockdale W. L. Hargis

Portugal in distress as war supplies demand ends

New York special dispatch to Galveston News reports Portugal cries stop the war wares seriously affect Portuguese finances. It is hindering industrial and mercantile activity. A rumor that Admiral Cervere's squadron was routed caused a sensation.

New York Dunce Galveston the Herald Lisbon Saya Portugal Cervere

Monitor Monterey Seizes Caraline Islands En Route to Philippines

Special from Washington notes the monitor Monterey is expected to seize Caraline Islands as she sails toward the Philippines after gauging Spaniards to surrender and leaving small garrisons. She will join the Charles and two vessels to reinforce Admiral Dewey at Manila.

Washington Houston Post Monterey Caraliné Philippines Charleson Afanila

Cincinnati to abolish all fixed slot machines citywide

Protests to Mayor Tafel and Onlet Deitsch prompt a plan to remove all nickel and penny slot machines from Cincinnati saloons. The Post notes owners often violate the law by improper gum returns and many machines lack gum stock.

Cincinnat Tafel Onlet Deitsch Cincinnati Post

Constipation Remedy Ad Fragments From OCR Text

Fragmented OCR text shows a placeholder medical note urging constipation care with unclear drug names and instructions. The readable fragments reference Casares Cuady Cathoric and Crageima, but no coherent dosage or product details are discernible.

Casares Cuady

Dewey as President? A Nation Haunted by His Fame

A critical column argues that while Admiral Dewey is hailed as a hero, his presidential potential is dangerous for the nation. It surveys public adulation, compares past presidents, warns of imperialism, and questions whether Dewey’s military prowess translates into effective leadership, urging cautious respect without overreaching ambition.

Dewey Stara Biripes Hin Eurcéss Norston Bunce McNal and Howell Wee Haya Boata Philippines Dewes Washington Lincoln Garfield Cleveland United States Europe Minn Ye Sen T Dawey Mars Jackson Taylor MacKinley Mack Hanna Manila Harbor Atlantic Thas Cienfuegos Sampson Schley Cervera Denwey Watts Gul Tre Waz

Let the Giant of the West awaken in the war era

A rally narrative urges resolve and liberty against European dominion. It calls for strong action, condemns domestic hesitation, and exhorts citizens to rally behind guns and flags. It notes a push to awaken the western giant and topple Spain’s long despotic rule. Public meeting announcements follow with details of a men’s rally and a Ladies Auxiliary gathering. Unclaimed express packages listed for the week ending June 1.

Europe Spain Walter Hust

M S A L NOTES IN Y M C A READING ROOM SCHEDULE

The reading room of the Young Men's Christian Association will be open today as usual and the regular Sunday afternoon meetings will be held. The Boys' Reporter meeting at 3 o'clock will be in charge of the president. It has been announced.

Amnte Orge C. R. Dorn EB. B. Atling Young Men's Christian Association Wanal Boys' Roaper

Unclear text fragment hints at medical remedy or ad

Fragmentary OCR appears to discuss a candy cathartic product with claims of stomach and bowel relief and general health benefits. Text is garbled with nonsensical phrases, lacking coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities to summarize a concrete news item.

Notice to Taxpayers for 1897 Ad Valorem Taxes Due

Notice to taxpayers that city ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 1897 are due by July 31, 1898. After that date a 10 percent penalty applies for nonpayment plus interest and costs. Office hours noted with specific times. City Collector MAX SUTOR signs the notice.

Doura Max Sutor

Notice To Taxpayers City Assessor's Office Opens Books

Notice to property owners that city assessment books for the rendering of property real and personal for the final year beginning June 1, 1896 will be open on the first day of June through July 1899. All persons in the above are requested to come and render their property for taxation. Harry Cund and Geo White, dealers in cooling tin sheet metal etc, No 27 at street.

City Hall Harry Cun GEO. White

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the Sunday Light Vhukutay G. Wrugs A. W. Houston W.W. King John L Trainer Frank Grice H. B Hilderbrand A. Erath C.M. Barnes Sim Hildebrand Mick Dick Berry Covery Democrat Committee Carson Bee Garde We Stock Exchange Dewey and Others San Antonio Tadies Tomor Colgate & Co Sec Paris Rzets Leaber Dashers Ieee Apd Laois JOSEE_BRos Reas Pnce Pacific Express Company BE. Crane Edwin Fulton Robert H. Gresham Thos Harden Donald Park E. L. Dickenson J. D. Forest J. Kal Botlamepereh T. L. Lucas M.S. AL
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