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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1896

Page

4

Counterfeit $20 note spotted in Washington patch

Special wire reports another poorly executed counterfeit $20 United States note found in circulation. Treasury gold reserves end Thursday at $103,200,11 with substantial withdrawals and federal notes held across sub treasuries and banks. Weimar Texas reports cotton boll weevil spreading, threatening crops near Colorate River despite helpful rain. Elated Minancipation Day celebrations mark a festive gathering for the local Black community with large turnout.

Washington Troy United States Treasury New York Netra

Private hanging in Samoa for murder of white girl

A private execution occurred Friday morning at Lime Berton Yard. Mac Rae, a twenty year old African American, confessed to fatally assaulting Susan McNulr, and his body was sold to a surgeon for Ave dollars. A militia guard accompanied the proceedings.

Samoa Ataleigh Lime Berton MacRae Suean McNulr le Tamaberto

O Reilly Memorial Dedication and Spoor News

O Reilly Memorial dedication details from Boston with Vice President Stevenson and family guesting, plus remarks at the ceremony. Also reports National League results, a wreath presented by Baron Eckhardstein for the German regiment, and international notes from Madrid on a U S political convention.

Boston Mass Stevenso Stevenson Jobo

Four Expeditions Sail Toward Cuba From U S Ports

Spreading reports say four cargoes and three expeditions have left the United States for the coast of Cuba. The vessels Chiefs Lead from Jacksonville and Port Tampa carry ammunition and war materiel. Authorities fear Spanish gunboats may intercept them as entertainment and support for Cuban rebels continues.

Phildelphilia United States Cuba Satel Leyte Mayar Nunex Conmnordaere Stanbury Cui New York William O'Brien Bermuda McNaught Ceront Eleganan Cal Gore Menlusa Belmont Canin O'Brien Watt Rio

Richmond district hosts silver issue in ballot race

A brief item notes a local Richmond district race highlighting free silver positions. The Clarion-Lenger outlines candidate declarations and party alignment, including references to Spencer and Hooker amid campaign chatter and voter interest.

Richmond Ty-Congress Calonel Tooker Weiles Spencer

Victim of an Anarchist Banker Dies in New York

In New York on June 20 banker Mr. Wicket died from injuries suffered earlier when an assailant entered his office and demanded money and honey, after mortally wounding him days prior. The attacker, described as an anarchist, fled.

Sunday Light New York Wicket

QUYBALIED THE INDIAN Hurling Scores From Donlson and Fort Worth

A garbled sports round up notes Denson Texas and Parvin clash results show Donlson leading 15 to 8. Web er Sage Parvin Miller are listed in batteries. Special reports include a 10 to 8 game in Paris Monday and a 8 to 1 victory by Champions over Houston. A cholera scare reaches Egyptian troops with fourteen cases in camp and fear of spread to Soudan. Legislative humorist illness and last night’s legislature activities noted in brief.

Denson Texas Anne Cadlans Parvin Brouthos Weber Miko San Antonio Dalion Fort Worth Houston Carlro Egypt Kosesko Adivices Soudan

Spanish forces clash with Cuban troops near Saratoga

Dispatch details a battle between Spanish columns led by Castellanos and Gomez’s Cuban forces across the Saratoga plantation, with 3,500 Spanish troops advancing on Nojosa heights and Gomez’s headquarters. Reinforcements arrived as both sides exchange heavy fire. casualties are not fully known.

New York Joe Tenviel Ceci Puerto Brine Cuba Ferther Casanos Goney Maxon Gomes Saratoga Princely Aley Wader Nojosa Heights Gomez Manulata Gomes Maidway Najane Principe Spain Gomer

Wedding Postponed Amid Illness at New York Home

In New York at Miss Wilsons Fifth Avenue home the wedding of Mr and Mrs Wilken was postponed due to Mr Vanderbilt’s serious rheumatic illness. Vanderbilt, recently released from hospital care, remains confined to his room. A notice to guests explains the postponement until Vanderbilt recovers.

New York Wilson Vanderbilt Ramses Miss Wilson Fifth Avenue Sos Wilken Vainlervill

Lanivlag Disbanded By Special Wire Report

A terse special wire report notes Lanivlag has been disbanded. The message from Therhin mentions Prussian Tartulins and royal messages affecting the body’s session. Haven Maucengel and others pledge loyalty to the King, with sentiments of approval and swift action indicated.

Lanivlag Therhin Deltice Hotlertslie

Desperate Attempt Delays Niken County Execution

Sheriff Alderman faced a brutal escape attempt as Dan Robertson, scheduled for execution, slashed his throat with a concealed knife. Governor Evans granted a one week respite, while Robertson died in an unconscious condition before the delay could be used.

Manderee Dennys Columbus 8. C Sime Niken County Dan Robertson Sherif Alderman Evans Robertson Lins Alnce

General Johnson Safe After Narrow Train Car Explosion

A Brooklyn dispatch reports General Johnson escaping unharmed when a Matanzas line train en route to the city was blown up by insurgents. The attack killed or wounded several passengers, while Johnson, shot in the ear, survived as troops drove off the attackers and rendered aid to the wounded.

New York M Wayang Tolusont Regelc Tate Suesday Matanzas Renayides Wosta Mia Jobngon Johnson

Austin News Budget and July Firemen Convention Postponed

The Summer Normal starts July 8 to August 1 at Rockport. Tax collectors Kington, Brown and Murry settled with the comptroller. Tarrant County issues $11,000 in refunding and bridge bonds. The State Firemen convention, delayed earlier, is switched again to July 1 in Austin. Delegates to Chicago to be seated. two factions plan separate meetings at Convention Hall and Turner Hall.

Contesta Mie Turner Hall Austin Chicago Culberson Col. Hoge Reagan State Ring Rafus Hardy Gee Clark Henry McDonald Gov, Culberson Hogg Judge Clark Rufus Hardy Nombar L. L. McGinnis Bryan A. Milt Kennedy Moxie Rockport A.W. Kington Collin County James. Brown Cameron County L. D. Murry Coke County Tarrant County

Convention Rejects Compulsory Use Of Official Vocabulary

The International Telegraph Convention discussed the mandatory use of an official vocabulary for code messages. Representatives from the Commercial Cable Company and New York Chamber of Commerce opposed it. The convention ruled the vocabulary not compulsory and postponed any future action indefinitely.

Gable Susnay Liane Bupa New York Batrber of Commerce Commercial Cable Company

Quarantine and Yellow Fever Suspicion on vessel voyage

A vessel arrives at Goan from Santhize de Cue and is detained under quarantine by Health Office Helskell on suspicion of yellow fever after a death during the voyage. Captain says no further sickness aboard. local town reports 39 suspected cases and four confirmed yellow fever infections at the time. More bodies recovered from the Drumond Castle disaster cresting Ushant.

Speeiit Balen Santhize de Cue Lealth Oitte Helskell Bernie Rait Mercedes Vramips Trelskell Troan Sauntlae Cuba Ivest Drumond Castle Ushant Eshant Worlen Culicely

Property Deeds Filed In County Court Contested

A contested real estate dispute arises over the ownership of property valued at over one million dollars. Deeds dated September 8, 189? and acknowledged September 22, 189? are involved. Parties include Mrs. Margaret Craven of Sai Prana and Mrs. Guyven, with ongoing litigation affecting title and transfer rights.

Sint Vranelseo Ite Atteroun Margaret Craven Sai Prana Adi Guyven

Release of Brown from custody in port inquiry

Ambassadors and officials in London and New York coordinate a delayed release of Brown, a Port Valley businessman, after a mistaken identity arrest in New York. Secretaries report progress as inquiry continues and Rayart seeks clarification on the case unfolding between cities and the steamer route from Liverpool.

Washington Ambassador Bayard Tomndon Wittinn Brown Port Valley Erston Liverpool New York Ananty Willan Walker Titman Olney Rayart Ma Brown

Vice President Nominee Garrett A Howard Profile

Garrett A Howard, born 1844 in Long Branch New Jersey, rose from Rutger's College to political leadership in New Jersey serving as speaker of the house and a senator. He led a broad business network as president or director of water utilities railroads banks and multiple corporations while residing in Paterson New Jersey.

Saxpay Eagar New York Garrett A. Howard United States Long Branch N. J Rutger's College Socrates ‘Tuttle Patérnon New Jersey House Pasarte County John R. McGhorgan Republican National Committee Pagsale Water Company Acquackanonk Water Company Pattergon Railroad Company Ineg Morris County Railroad The People's Gas Co First National Bank of Paterson Pateraon Savings Iestitution New York, Suequehanna and Western Reilroad, Lehigh and Harlaon River Railroad Harbour Flax Spinning (c Pioneer Silk Co Edison Electric Aluminating Co American Cotton Ol Company Hobart J’atetuon

Most foul murder shocks Bayou Goula community

Bayou Goula Louisiana was rocked by a brutal double murder of widow Mrs. Telespore Landry and her adopted daughter Miss Madeline Berbere at a manor near the Texas and Pacific railroad. Neighbors awoke to bloodstained doors and a hatchet and razor attack. Police hunted suspects, with early rumors pointing to Black residents, and authorities wired trest to New Orleans to trap culprits who could have fled by rail. Public outrage grew amid fear of torture or lynching if suspects were caught.

Bayou Goula Texas and Packe Whitecastle Plaquemilee Telespore Landry Misa Madeline Berbere Calghbors Landry Mere Leibert Lita Lla Fonds Mra Landry Place Morgan Road Pet New Orleans

The Mint Scandal Special Wire to the Same

A garbled wire reports a mint scandal with mentions of officials and authorities attempting to locate theft and responsibility. Names and details are unreadable, but the gist notes plans to address loot from the mint and accountability efforts by Uncle Sam and Bautistas.

Ay Livny New Ogreaxs Jane Jnstant i Washir Bautistas Thithage

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