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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1897

Page

2

Fort Sam Houston Baseball Report and Post News

Fort Sam Houston notes a Sunday baseball game where Eighteenth Infantry beat Eighteenth Company A 14 to 0 after parade, with keg stakes and injuries. Descriptions of players, staff, furloughs, retirements, a new church, enlistments, bicycle buffs, and post events fill a sprawling military-press chronicle at the post.

Company E Eighteenth Infantry Corp. Mearns Company A Ghteenth Infantry Eddie M4 Tine Pitcher Cossey Alatine Schultz Leareure Aan Vaieher Ieee Love Osta Kearns Eskridge Levis E Feld Dina Riverside Park Maccubbin Highteenth Infantry Curlough Lock Ittter Berne Parker and Whitworth Hotefthia Jon J. Dalton Philadelphia Hiss Deréus Fm Reed Salen Pany Tadrvico Cyetéran Fudd Ble Carpenter Company B Shea Eigsteenth Infantry Aurgeon Washington, D. C Baker, Sutter Stille John Felger Eighteenth‘Infantry Rockport Chama Anen Bleyden Hat Hat Club Schwartzs Hall Grose Simon Pendleton Government Hill Reds Simon Reds Storck Xoldier

Delegates Named to National Republican League Convention

The Texas executive committee concluded business at L1909 m and selected ex officio delegates and delegates at large to attend the National Republican League Convention in Detroit Michigan on July 13. Named ex officio delegates include National Committeeman Wm Atwell and State President Samuel L Twain, with Samuel Heller as secretary and S Billow as assistant secretary. Delegates at large listed are Walter T Burns, D A Robinson, A Schacksett, W S McCutcheon, H R Green, S G Esterbrook, George Ames, C B Peck, T S Brockentrow, Otto Buchel, S G Warnes, Whit Dryden.

National Republican League Detroit Republican League Michigan Texas Wra. H.At+well Nasional Jamen A. Steure Samuel L. Twains Heller S. Billow Walter T. Burns D. A. Robinson AL &. Schacksett McCutcheon H.R. Green Esterbrook George Ames C. B. Peck Brockentrow Otto Buchel SG. Warnes Whit Dryden McKinley Nxt San Antonio Dallas National League Bryan Callaghan Delagtes Miests Frank Arnal Kane Star Brewery Otto Koehler City Brewery Iso. S W. H. Wells San Antonio Street Railway WW. H. Kume Alamo Heights Rapids Transit Company Frank Arnold Lone-Star Brewery Otto Karhier San Pedro Springs Peck Houston Starnes

Delegates From Districts Nominate Uninstructed Slate

The Texas Republican executive committee delegates from twelve districts assemble and list numerous names for district representation. The body endorses no candidate, adopts resolutions praising President McKinley, protectionist policy, and calls for next conventions in Dallas and San Antonio, while thanking local officials and sponsors for hospitality.

Court actions amid motions and divorces in local district cases

Judge Green heard a motion in the Son Antonio and Guilt Shore railway company versus William Davis and others, continuing it to tomorrow for rehearing. Motions to dissolve an injunction from February 22, 1895, were argued. A divorce in Williams versus Williams was granted, and several trials and appeals were noted with judgments and notices of appeal.

Judge Green Son Antonio & GuiltShore Railway Company William Davis Newton Fory-Nith District Court JC. Davies M. T. Davis J. G. Pry Fry M. Davis J. R. D. William Wrs J. Fry John Dolan Henry Brashear Ins Junction j@tvorce Mary Willams E. L. Williams State of Texas J. A. Frawley W. A. Post C. J. Boges Texes International Building and Loan Peter Forlassain F. Yturri John PF. Hansen W. A. Patrick Engelist Francis Smith & Co Det Annie May Robinson Joseph H. Robinson Annie May Gibbons Fudge Green Allee Young W. A. Young Forty-fifth Couieh Andrews and Tellen Stirock T. PB Paiute Bradford Sult Dama Soa Ptaintie Josefa J. Badges Lyman

City Topics The Sewers And Teacher Salaries

Mayor Callaghan pushes sewer work with urgency hoping for completion before summer while deeming himself not responsible for potential failures. Citizens question investment value and system efficiency as council stays informed about every feature. Teachers receive twelve monthly installments but nine months pay, drawing criticism for perceived deception. The school board now returns to a straightforward nine months salary, highlighting teachers as the lowest paid city workers.

JL Wim Nuk Callaghan Council the Express Tay Bank Showl Board

Riverside Park Celebration Opens With Parade and Feast

Riverside park colored citizens arrive for yesterday's celebration after a strict parade. Devotional exercises and speeches mark the noon hour, followed by a free barbecue feast. Afternoon sports run until 6:30, ending with a sham battle between Austin and San Antonio companies. Dancing and light entertainment continue, with union thanksgiving services planned today.

Riverside Park Gancing

Funeral Notice for Mrs Eliza Loerry In New Orleans

The funeral for Mrs Eliza Loerry, widow of the late John C Gerry, will be from the residence of her nephew Dr D Herrey at 419 Marshall Attest this Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends invited. New Orleans La and Mobile Ala papers please.

Eliza Loerry

County officials urged to report stationery needs to court

County commissioners faced opposition to a court ordered rule on requisitions for office stationery and furniture. County Attorney Bart DeWite reviewed the power of the court to regulate purchases and advised retaining the established method, noting a purchase becomes a county valid claim if reasonable in quality and price.

Receivingle Bart J. DeWite DeWitts Isag Commissioners' Court Sonry Rie

Bucklen Arnica Salve Sold By F Kalteyor & Son

Advertising copy touts Bucklen arnica salve as the best for bruises sores and a list of ailments. It promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back, priced at 26 cents per box and available from F Kalteyor & Son.

Bucklen Dale F. Kalteyor & Son

Annual Health Report Reveals City Decline in Deaths

City physician and health board filed for fiscal year ending May 1, 1837. Scarlet fever and measles cases totaled seven and fourteen respectively amid calls for stricter disease reporting laws. Total deaths reached 3,160, down 31 from the prior year, with ward breakdowns and December mortality peaking at 135.

San Antonio Board of Health Treward Iskely Mies

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