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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1896
Page
1
In a murky OCR fragment, UB CO OT B Jornsor D and Sonomacker 1 T, Schumacher near the finish, with BL Jonsson noted as a participant. Details are unclear but suggest a local track or school meet with multiple sketched competitors and results.
A dense meditation on selfishness arguing it drives progress yet is denounced as base. The author warns against preaching unselfish sacrifice at the expense of personal duties, urging balance between home duties and helping others, and stressing self knowledge as the basis for doing good.
A fragment speaks of tending to one’s own duties and not meddling with others. It advises work aligned with personal effort, suggesting outcomes may vary while emphasizing self-control and proper conduct. No clear names, places, or dates are provided.
A dated portrait extols Hon Wal Maristey as courteous and dignified with a calm, robust constitution. The description highlights his erect frame, strong jaw, piercing grey-blue eyes, minimal nerves, and a Napoleon-like facial resemblance, noting health and appetite as signs of vigor.
The article profiles Daniel Webster in a flattering note about William Surinley, praising his courtesy with Jadlex, his engaging storytelling, long public life, and habit of brisk daily walks. It highlights his black attire, Prince Albert cigar, theatre and music interests, and exceptional speaking tour record.
Reports from Beeville Texas describe Percy Racheal sustaining a skull injury after a fall from a horse near Palle County. The skull was not fractured but brain concussion renders recovery highly doubtful. Mrs. Logsden returned from Middle Texas to be at the doctor’s bedside as he remained very ill. Local residents Mrs. Ashby, Pearl Atkin, and Miss Maury Steaple are in Beeville visiting, with others from Clinton, La. Prof. Yyso and Prof. Ed Thompson travel between North Carolina and local regions. Mr. Mac Powell and Miss Ethel Gilbert received district Epworth League appointments. A brass band parade and Fourth of July events are noted along with public programs and races at Ace’s Grove and the garden. Community members attend league meetings at Capt. Tna Walton’s residence next Friday evening.
The dispatch describes brutal killings near Valencia and Banes, with soldiers and guerillas attacking civilians. It notes 14 dead and 10 wounded in Bermejat clashes, 2000 rebels near Molondres awaiting Marila Rodriguez, and multiple massacres in Sabanilla and surrounding estates, blaming Spanish forces and rebels alike, with Consul Lee and General Weyler seeking protection and restraint.
NURCES COUNTY reports the boll weevil largely gone after a good rain helps corn and crop prospects. Local politics note Wilfrey for representative, revenue and pensions topics, and civil service exam results for customs positions. Social events include a Young Girls Social Club party at Masonic Hall and a Ladies’ Rollet Society children's lawn party with Artesian Night underway.
Superintendent Crosley has been elected principal of city schools for another term. The comfort committee works to provide accommodations for Fourth of July celebrations. The steamship Argo resumes regular trips between this port and Rockport and is in demand. Cabbage shipments continue daily with several crates leaving, and supply is expected to last through the month.
Garbled notes warn cyclists and motorists to keep right, avoid blocking paths, and observe turning rules. Galveston fixes crushed shell issue in cement for tracks, while a local Women’s Wheel Club and Bexar Athlete Club surface as growing cycling efforts.
A fragment notes Saludo at Southwestern park where litter serves as a substitute for a rest stop on long rows. A family rode together with mother and daughter on separate mounts and a three wheeler for the father. Harold von Senden endorses forming a Viegete dill corps to volunteer in drill instruction.
A quirky notice describes a lively character named Amos Quito as a jelly fellow and singer who entertains late nights. Clover’s offers him with frame, complete, on easy payments, highlighting a light local sales pitch and entertainment tease.
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