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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1897

Page

8

Train disaster and railway operations report from Texas

A fragmented report details a train incident with stock movement and a trial impending. It mentions Texas Central at Houston, a 24 mile per hour route, and performances by various named individuals including William Davis and D. Bagelke. The Aransas Pass depot excursion carried about 800 people and the train returned safely. Intercity rail rates and schedules are noted, with multiple railroad entities listed and proposed travel details.

MoLyment Standart Hous-Texas- Central Houston Texas Midland Parla Louis Standare Louis Vie Khow Galveston Kouighiv Pythias Aransas Pass Yesorntting Moon Aransas

Railroad agents in city as officials tour and plan

The piece notes railroad traveling agents and officials in town, including Wrester C. A. Westermatt en route to St. Louis, W F P Connor of the Wabash in Dallas, and Homer Dads and Turner and Price heading to Galveston for meetings. It mentions an expected excursion led by Red Rigsby and remarks on a taxpayer’s grievance about heavy local taxes and limited public benefits, urging accountability and better times.

Ger Frisco Line Yoakum C. A. Westermatt Tron Mountain St. Louis W. F P. Connor Dallas Maverick San Antonio Homer Dads The International Galveston Gensta Turner Price Red Rigsby Boston Harbor

District Courts Admit Custody Ruling And Alimony Grant

Judge Green denied Maria Lujan de Rodriguez custody of her three children and allowed father Money to keep them with mother visiting rights. N Phelps won divorce against Truman Phelps. Theresa Burns won divorce and injunction with alimony set at 345 per month starting July 1. Masters in chancery reports confirmed in Gulf Shore cases. forepart of Forty fifth District features several damages and title matters, including alimony and name change orders. Meyer Callashan is considering house construction and sewer plumbing.

Green Maria Lujan de Rodriguez Frederico Rodriguez Pati- Money N. Phelps Truman Phelps Terésa Burns Gulf Shore S. L. Targer Frank Blaske Oscar Bergstrom Maria Ferdinand Thommassin Alfred Cerusie Josephine Johnson Johnson Ierce Chas. Kroeninger Franziska Carle Isidore W. Lawrence Julie H. Partner Amelia Brassfield Et. al John Thomas M. K. Shiner P. F. Brady Leona Stapleton Wm. W. Stapleton Henry Guenther R. Seebe YW. Brockmann Plaintif

New Conical Bullet Could Arm Old Smoothbores

Col W H Bell U S A claims a cast steel projectile with a chamber and plug can be fired from smooth bore cannons to impart rotary motion and range rivaling rifles. Tests allegedly show greater velocity and accuracy, potentially making Civil War era guns as effective as modern rifles. Also notes a July 4 excursion at Medina Park with train service and weather brief.

United States W. H. Bell Eomissary Washington Col. Bell Wat Navy Navy Yard Colonel Bell Bell Uncle Sam

Wallpaper Savings Offer From Paul Wagner

An old advertisement notes a wallpaper sale promoting discounts on rolls starting at 19 cents per roll. It mentions a 2 percent discount and a 3 percent per row price point with the seller identified as Paul Wagner.

Paul Wagner Houston Street

Dissolution of Business Relation with Dr J F McKanna

Medical notice states that the business relations between Dr J F McKanna and I P Price M D have been dissolved, announcing the severance of all previous ties and interests. The short notice names the parties and declares the closure of their professional association.

J. F. McKanna I. P. Price M. D. Ite

RS Memorial Service and Fraternal Observance Notes

A program for the Session of Sorrow of the Foresters of America in San Antonio is announced with attendees invited from widows and orphans of deceased members. The service at Houston Street features anthems, solos, readings, and addresses by members and speakers, followed by closing rites.

Court San Antonio Foresters of America Fants University Htsek Houston Street Diag- Rett Gro Clavin The Companions Tiana Mrs. Drennan H. Stone C. L. Meisner I. Nolan A. W. Chittenden W. W. Hall Nellie Hall J. P. C. Campanion Mrs. Passant Prag. da

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