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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1896
Page
4
A U S commissioner led a case on alleged silver coin theft from the mint vaults. Testimony centered on Chapfrau and staff, with dismissal of the main accused after a lengthy trial. The proceedings noted possible internal complicity and ongoing investigations.
The San Antonians report heavy efforts by delegations amid crowded preparations in Texas. Chair Grant leads a Texas state committee decor setup, with lanterns and a Grant portrait ready as telegraph instruments await the gavel. The Twelfth Texas delegation, led by Cassius Arenemann, Robert Lawsenka, and James Newcowan, claims unity despite intra state divisions. A colored delegation push seeks recognition and even a colored vice president, with talks of a separate Negro Republican group and Perry Carson as a nominated presidential candidate option.
June 13 Jackson Misa colored man Sam Palmer was hanged at 10 19 am for the murder of Charles Cardele and his wife. The rope broke the ground and the victim’s foot struck it before execution, neck broken and life extinct in four minutes.
John D. Kart head of Aart Steamship One and Captain LG Really were arrested in Putraveravura Pa for alleged involvement in a Bermuda expedition. A warrant named Colonel Nunez and others, with hearings set for June 18 in Jacksonville. Bail set at 1000 dollars each. Also notes clemency granted to Jack Jones for manslaughter sentence.
Advices from Glenfuegos report Jose Loreto Ceputora held as an alleged tubal. Consul General Leo to visit Matanza Cantonas Sagua and Gicofue next week and sue Gen Weyler over Thomas Dawley case. A poker game on Avenue D ends in a bust for McKenzie after $80 is allegedly stolen. Gannon arrested for gaming with a companion.
Special Washington style report from Toronto notes Hamoe r, Brosa, a broker and financial agent, has fled the city leaving numerous creditors seeking his whereabouts. He is believed to have gone to Philadelphia, with debts said to be substantial.
San Francisco June 13. Traffic Manager Stubbs says Southern Pacific will soon make Galveston the sole port for the Allandic steamship line replacing New Orleans. After dredging, the Morgan line will move transcontinental freight to Galveston, cutting rail haul a dozen miles and boosting Sunset House competition. SP plans to connect Houston to Galveston and may use the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe between those points as now.
A Texas delegation contest unfolds at the national committee session with three large delegate slates and rival groups led by Grant and Nelson W. Davey. Arguments center on party regularity, affidavits, and seating rights as the committee adjourns after inconclusive voting. Meanwhile a Texas, Missouri, and Kansas rail party sails to Rockport for tarpon fishing with officials and local dignitaries aboard.
A city aldermanic caucus met at the city hall to review bids for completing the sewer system. Members discussed rock excavation costs and a proposed construction price while noting bid changes could affect one bidder, Crandall, and planning next discussions at 7:00.
Grain column notes a volatile week with wheat trading near the low point, short covering driving a brief rebound, and a barely steady close. It cites large western shipments, government reports, and cautious bears while corn remains constrained by ample supplies and favorable crop prospects. Provisions show partial demand recovery with solid hog consumption.
Brazen fanfare and erratic play define a rough afternoon as Galveston faces Austin and Fort Worth in a messy set of games. Players like Jantzen and Otten prepare for lineup changes while local fans feverishly track every pitch and score via a bicycle telephoning service.
Special wire from St Louis reports the Republican National Committee in session at 10780 oclock addresses contests from Tennessee and Ohio. Cheatham Bosley seatings split the sixth district while Nunn and Austin are seated in the ninth. A contested tenth district case is briefly noted as McKinley supporters prevail. Governor Foraker of Ohio arrives at the Southern Hotel to greet supporters, greeted by crowds and Ohio Gov. Bushnell. Discussions focus on Sunday sessions and expediting business ahead of the convention.
Lieutenant Peary arrived yesterday to command a steamer for a proposed expedition next month to secure the moose meteorite near Cape York, West Greenland. The Nicaraguan consul at Managua has been appointed Charles A. Wille of Maryland as consul for the United States.
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