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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1900
Page
4
W Waldze and J R Norton of Walling Norton provide legal services in state and federal courts from Boero Building opposite the courthouse San Antonio Texas.
A midnight blaze leveled a residence and a feed store near Nydenet between the L and G Ny denet and West End. Mrs Fieldman survived after fainting as firefighters and Mounted Policeman Matthews rescued her from the burning home. Fieldman was away. police issued details from the station as the blaze remained under investigation with arson suspected.
Washington officials describe a drastic shift as China launches act of aggression unseen since the Civil War era. Administration voices concern over openly hostile stance toward the United States and other powers, signaling a potential global crisis and urgent diplomatic responses.
The dispatch notes Chinese forces firing on international troops in Shanghai and Wei, signaling possible war. It details troop movements, plans to seize Chinese ships, and warnings from German and Japanese sources while stressing Washington’s concern and the state of U.S. legislative attention.
Masked gunmen stopped the Troy Mountain passenger train between Olla and Kelley station around 9 p.m. They forced the engineer to detach the express car and opened it, finding little money and taking the messenger’s effects. A special train with the same crew was dispatched to pursue the robbers.
Miss Finnigan, a top dressmaker for Joske Bros at the big store, entertained her assistants last evening at 823 Garden Street. Misa Finnigan and her sister plan to leave for New York City today, with Mrs Finnigan preparing to go abroad.
A small summer gathering in Paris hosted about 20 guests with a lively party atmosphere. The event featured music and vocal performances as attendees celebrated a successful season and dressy decor in white and blue.
Captain Jacob Coy and Virginia were married last night by Judge J. Z. Sweeney at a River Avenue residence. Coy, a San Antonio citizen and former police officer, attended the ceremony as a notable local figure.
New York June 23. Dr John Girdner, a close friend of Bryan, received a letter in which Bryan states that without reinstating the silver plank of 1896 as a patron of 1900 he cannot and will not accept the Democratic nomination for president. Girdner would not release the text, citing it as a personal note.
A Shreveport delegate told a committee on June 23 that Louisiana should pass a cattle mortgage act. He argued Arkansas and Texas laws already permit cattle mortgages and that such a law would aid merchants doing business across borders. A sub committee was appointed to press for the act.
In Jimmingham Alabama on June 23, the Bessemer strikers were ordered to abandon their homes by the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company. Five furnaces at Bessemer have been idle for ten days, producing about 10 tons daily. Few strikers complied and further trouble is feared as attempts to settle the strike fail.
Vicksburg Mississippi June 23 divers have been sent to locate the sunken steamer Scatters near Bourgere's landing. The vessel will be blown up to recover sixty bales of cotton in the hold.
Travel ing passenger agent Hi Williams is appointed by Gulf Coloraita and Santa Fel to establish a new railroad office in San Antonio. He formerly served as city passenger agent for Santa Fe at Gainesville and was accountant for Galveston Houston and Henderson. Other railroad staff notes include George W. Butcher at Saratoga for a national master mechanics convention, J W Te returning from Kentucky, and various agents visiting or greeting friends in the city.
The big black river in Vicksburg is on the rampage, spreading over a wide area and inundating dozens of valuable plantations and farming property. Residents report gloomy outlooks as floodwaters rise, forcing planters to abandon tools and stack heaps to save lives. Dr Wow McVea of Durango, Mexico, arrived in the city yesterday.
Special to the Sunday Light Birmingham Alabama discusses factional wins at the national convention. It notes William Wraghan as district attorney and state Republican chairman, predicts a state ticket from Vaughan, withdrawal of Birmingham faction, Radltor Charles Lant’s retirement, and Vaughan’s likely succession to North Alabama federal district judgeship upon Judge John Bruce’s retirement.
Mrs. Joseph Caats a 73 year old widow living near Cornet's mill on the Tiekfaw river was murdered last night. Robbery is suspected and a deputy sheriff led posse has arrested a white man named Gilmore near Roane. Strong circumstantial evidence but no clear motive or suspect yet.
A New Orleans night watchman, O'Neal, perished when a lantern exploded at his post. His clothing burned, his body found near the center of the building with severe burns on the right side and a burned hand. The lantern had fallen several feet away, indicating the fire began from the flame and spread before he could escape.
Flooding in Greenwood Mississippi as the river rises further, submerging fields and delaying crops. Farmers report many acres flooded with rising water threatening harvests while the river climbs above normal levels. Across the valley, towns like Philip are seeing higher river stages and strained crop prospects.
A twelve year old girl, labeled the youngest white female arraigned in a criminal court here, and her parents were linked to a counterfeiting gang. The premises housing the operation were fined two hundred dollars for renting the space. Authorities later moved three suspects to Galveston for federal court, while the girl faced adoption to a gentleman who offered to educate and reform her. The parents received penitentiary sentences for receiving stolen goods.
June returns from the state primaries reveal minimal voting in most counties, with total ballots far below recent senatorial levels. County committees gathered to review returns as delegates for the state convention are to be chosen, while contest between Sullivan and Cameron for fourth place remains uncertain.
Special to the Sunday Light Austin June 27 the following charters were filed by the secretary of state today Clay County Cheese Co of Henriettin stock $3 000 Gonzales Cotton Mills of Gonzales Tex capital stock $125 000 Untrol Snaaber and Export Company of Deaumont capital stock 710 000 El Vago Publishing Company of El Paso capital stock $20 000 Ion Grocery Co of El Paso capital stock $10 000 Tonkaway Lock club of Houston to capital stock
In Paso Vex, twenty soldiers linked to a raid on the police station were arraigned on charges of maiming and related offenses. Proceedings noted delays as the case stretched toward October with a plea offer appearing during preliminary hearings.
In Galveston on June 23 the Cotton Growers Protective Association president endorses a July 13 14 gathering to discuss marketing plans for the cotton crop. The movement broadens across the South as organizers push for a unified strategy. In Dallas on June 23 a plan forms to assemble an Auditorium baseball team for a Texas tour, using a local pole as base and a strong squad. Dallas delegates return from the Austin convention pleased with Dallas County recognition by the delegation.
Washington June 23 br. Ollitard postmaster of San Antonio secures an additional clerk, enrriey arrangement, and permission to open a mail pass office at Fort Sam Monston. Gera and Branele Hustotler are mentioned in relation to the move.
New Orleans Senator McEnery reported from Philadelphia during the Republican convention session. He praised the ticket as strong with McKinley trusted across the party, including anti-imperialist members, and Roosevelt favored for a second spot. He cautioned against any implication of comments that might bolster the opposing side.
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