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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1897

Page

4

Morey Praetor Sets Men’s Meeting at 4 Today

Madson Square Presbyterian church praetor L H Morey will address the men’s meeting this afternoon at 4 o’clock with all men invited to cheer. Beys meeting at 3 o’clock. Ladies auxiliary to meet Monday at 4:30 in the association parlor. Also shows street department expense estimates for the fiscal year, including steam rollers and sweeping costs, plus two marriage licenses for I W Gulick with Julia Isom and O O Woodman with Nellie Frank.

Hey. L. H. Morey Praetor Madson Square Presbyterian Church Jim Beys Seeevseeye-E Carpenter's Department

Murderer Martinez Captured After Five Day Manhunt Near Floresville

A Mexican named Maximo Martinez, wanted for a brutal triple murder near Floresville, was captured near the McMullen Webb county line after a five day chase. He confessed to killing the Floresville family and the Acosta girl, and to planning more violence. He was taken to Floresville jail as a crowd of 400 gathered, fearing lynching. Deputy sheriffs from Wilson Karnes and Alascosa counties participated, and gratitude was given to citizens along the trail.

Maximo “Martinez Floreaville Ploresville Martinez Morris Karnes County Rio Grande Mexico McMullen Webb Floresville Wilson County Wilson Karnes Alascosa Osman Ranch Mediallon Juan Gerza Plutarca Carillo Dolores Garillé Juanita Acosta Acosta Posse

Death of a Pioneer Edward Dickson Westfatl

Edward Dickson Westfatl aged 77 died at Eimendorf yesterday. He was widely known across this section as one of Texas's pioneers and his passing marks the end of an era for longtime residents.

Edward Dickson Westfatl Eimendorf Texas

Death at Sea Ended Archbishop Janssens Career

Archbis hop Janssens of this diocese died at sea aboard the Creole while en route to Holland from New Orleans. He had suffered from stomach weakness and lassitude, hoping sea travel would help. His body arrived on the Hudson and will be buried next Wednesday at ten o clock in New Orleans, with funeral arrangements to be announced.

Janssens New York Holland Port Baas Hudson Wedneys Way

Interstate Drill rule change abandoned after protests

Rules for the Interstate Military contest set to begin July 7th will stand as originally written after protests from several companies. Captains from Fort Washington and St Paul urged no changes, while others supported retaining extended order and bayonet drills. Judges maintained impartial standings, with plans to publish company records and officer rosters to inform the public before the contest.

Haseen Irvine Shilling Morton Fort Washington Mid Las Wham T Chautland Fort Doldge Kifles Avires Wade Company 1 Wheat Infantry Bt Paul W. J. Faye Texas National Guard Parisana Omaha St. Paul National Capital New Orleans Ola Crescent Rifles Filmer Wood Ted Fla Louisians National Guard Crescents Belknapa Thhe Association Preas

School Examinations and Certification Requirements

The article outlines examination subjects and rules for primary, intermediate, high school, and permanent certificates to be held at the High School building on Monday. It lists required subjects, passing marks, necessary materials, and a one dollar board fee. The schedule covers five days with morning and afternoon sessions for arithmetic, geography, grammar, geometry, chemistry, rhetoric, and other topics.

Buiding Main Avenue Rotelook A.m U. S Board of Brarminera

Indian Uprising in Tocti Valley Threatens British Troops

Special dispatch reports insurgents incited by Powinda’s Mullah attack British soldiers in the Tocti valley. Regiments are dispatched to the disturbed areas to exact redress. Also notes Liliuokalani pension unapproved in Washington rumors linked to Hawaiian treaty.

Simita India Tocti Valley Mullah Powinda Britteh Joss Lil’s Washington Liliokiola

Windshaken Texas Legislature Fails to Act on Fee Bill

In Austin on June 12 the House and Senate failed to maintain or regain quorum. Members debated methods to block the fee bill, while the Senate likewise did nothing despite an initial quorum. The conference committee delivered a report, presenting a version close to the Senate bill removing sheriff limits.

Austin Texas Seastom Fields of Hill Dickinson Senate Free Conference

Surrender of Indian Murderer Stanley Guards Horizon

Washington reports Capt. Stouch Indian agent for the Tuhgue River reservation filed a detailed account of Indian trouble rooted in federal versus state authority. Stanley the murderer resisted surrender, challenged at a agency hull, then surrendered after talks with head men and was moved to Miles City as calm returned.

Stanley Washington Stouch Tuhgue River Reservation Hoover Nahe Miles City

Populists Reviving in Williamson County Meeting

Georgetown Texas June 12 populists of Williamson county met in a mass meeting with strong turnout. Hon J B Bradley state chairman spoke endorsing a middle of the road policy and nonpartisan fusion. Delegates were elected to the El Paso congressional convention and Nashville conference while a betting claim regarding payments was mentioned.

Georgetown Texas Williamson County Bradley Popullar Party Elfin Nashville Stump Ashey Blake National Exchange Bank of Dallas Nat Q. Henderson Heewill Garniahee Bradley Ray Foy

Anenery's Ten Strike at New Orleans Sugar Exchange

New Orleans sugar community reacts to Senator McEnery's vote on the sugar schedule. A formal exchange meeting sent a telegram praising his manly stand and dedication to public interests.

Anenery New Orleans Sugar Exchange Senator McEnery Melinero Bean

Father and Son Face Execution in Georgia Jail

In Fulton county Jail Tennessee outlaw Taylor Deik and his son Tom share adjoining cells as both await death for murder. Tom was spared by the governor to testify at his father’s trial and will be executed next Friday, while his father is to hang July 20 after a long career of crime linked to Sheriff Guinn’s murder in Pike county. The Detka family legacy of crime terrorized their mountain region for years as the men meet their fate with anguish.

Atlanta Fulton County Taylor Deik Tom Guinn Pike County Detka

Spanish Army Receives Largest Local Chicken Egg Shipment

A New Orleans dispatch reports a remarkable shipment aboard the Whitney bound for Havana. A local firm sent 3,600 chickens and 6,000 dozen eggs to the Spanish army on three days' notice, the largest such export from the city at one time, with expectations of more orders during the rainy season.

New Orleans Whitney Havana Havaoa

Cincinnati Day at Nashville Exposition Honors McKinley

President McKinley visited several Tennessee state exhibits during Cincinnati Day at the Nashville exposition on June 12, meeting with officials and touring displays highlighting the city’s role in the fair.

Nashv' Tenn McKinley Cincinnati

Double Season Meeting Called by Thias Base Ball League

A meeting of the Texas Hager ball association is called to be held in Galveston on Monday to discuss a double series for the championship season starting after July. President Hewermann urged attendance and formal action. Detailing the event, the article notes preparations and observers from multiple cities.

Hewermann Texas Hager Ball Association Galveston

Power House Safe Say Officials After Leak Under Dam

In Galveston May such speculation centers on a spring feeding water under the powerhouse at the dam near Austin. A professional diver and Prof. Morgh rups of the University inspect two cracks in the river bottom near the McDonald boat house and other sites to locate a leak. Tests with colored fluids show no leakage under the power house. Mayor Hancock and the Board of Public Works vow action. the lake may be drawn off to locate or stop the leak if needed.

Austin Tex Wildrimore Gould Galveston Mcc Donald Pows House Foundation Power House Séarca May Hancock Theta Morgh>rups University Haa Gssint Avery Cress Yard Bottesh Brownt Bennett Hancock Board of Public Works

Wreck Bank Officials Convicted In New Orleans Trial

New Orleans June 12 jury returned guilty verdicts against President Garten and three associates of the wrecked American National Bank after weeks in Federal court. The director Underwood was cleared.

New Orleans Wreck American National Bank Garten Girault Thea HB

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