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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1899
Page
6
A damaged OCR snippet advertises a rental and telephone service with cryptic pricing. It mentions a contract department and a Southwestern Telephone call line, but the legible details are sparse and incomplete.
The Daily Light announces a voting contest winner list with names Mrs Gus Grober Miss Arte Cletherug and Mr. Louis Baldasarelli receiving top cash prizes and goods from local shops. Prizes include a ticket, cash, a parasol, a fan, and perfume among other awards. The event spans routes via International and Great Northern to Missouri Kansas and Texas, with prizes awarded for vote totals.
Special to the Sunday Light Fort Worth June 24 about a thousand people head to Mineral Wells to witness the unveiling of the Texas Republic monument. Notables include Miss Hattie M Bryan organizer Stephen Austin and Ex-Minister Terell will deliver the principal address. Local figures J M Reagan of Dallas and F Wickhany of the State University visited Uvalde this week.
In Farmington, authorities and residents search for Helen Eames, an eleven year old dairy chief of Alfred MM Barnes, who was last seen leaving her father's office about 2 PM on her bicycle. Her bicycle left behind and no trace since. Authorities fear a kidnapping and urge anyone with information to come forward.
In a Sunday Light bulletin, Prof William C Stubbs of Louisiana Sugar Experiment Station warns of widespread charbon among cattle in parishes. He details treatments, disposal of carcasses, and hygiene to stamp out disease, noting human risk to butchers, shepherds, meat cutters, veterinarians, and others exposed to infected stock.
Skidmore Texas June 24. The item in Taek Monday's Light about the witch vow boy was a mistake in location. Many friends of Mr TL Hal Jana greeted him here last Saturday. Social events include a reception for Minnie Herder of Engle and a party in honor of Annie Herder. E Brown reports returning from Waco after a visit with her parents.
A motion was made in New York Wednesday to dismiss bail for John G Eng former president of the Second National Bank who defaulted for 33 000 000 and fled to Canada. The judge took the papers after the bank officials stated they would be satisfied with any disposition and Eng had not shown any wish to evade jurisdiction.
Round Rock notes report several visits and social events. Prof Birg, incoming principal, moved to town last week. A Tuesday moonlight picnic occurred in Nelgon's pasture five miles from town. William Allen of Taylor visited his parents Inez. Miss Fannie Christe visits Albany. Morris Meyer of Round Rock traveled to San Antonio. Clerks from town enjoyed a Thursday outing to Tron Beaut springs and a formal supper. Dr Farrel hosted a dinner for friends Friday. Woodmen of the World announce a June 8 event and local details are hinted.
In Lincoln Nebraska on June 24 Mr. Bryan told supporters that if nominated for the presidency next year his election would be assured. He spoke after a Democrats Populists and Free Silver Republicans meeting and supported Harvey's plan to fund the campaign with small contributions from the people. He argued Republicans could raise funds through trusts while the Silver party depended on the public, and said the party must win its own fold to unite three factions. He claimed the current administration has strengthened public resolve more than the Chicago platform and that the free silver party is in reality conservative, aimed at protecting property and opposing unfettered wealth accumulation.
Paris France reports Oscar Pule nant arrived from Tunis to extradite the black man Jim Connor linked to a Huntsville Alabama police case sixteen years ago. A raid ended with one suspect killed and another hanged. Connor’s alleged motive includes abuse of his wife leading to a reported confession. Also notes Paris baseball win over Newmon and a New York marriage of T J Record and Miss Bettie Haynes.
Special to the Sunday Eight New York June 24 The Journal says the Filipino junta admits definite news that General Lang was killed in a violent altercation with a guard officer at Aguinaldo’s headquarters. It claims Aguinaldo’s forces will be led by General Tangston in Lang’s place and notes the death as a setback.
St Josephs Sodality received their first communion at St Josephs church Ulls this morning. Bishop Forest has returned from Kaynee county. The annual solrig a retreat at Santa Fera Infirmary will begin July 20.
The Sunday Light reports letters from Indiana Governor Plow and North Carolina Governor Russett regarding a proposed anti trust conference in St Louis in September. Mount endorses moderation and wise laws while noting the Wilder Brigade monument dedication on September 1. Russett questions practicality but considers attending the St Louis meeting on September 20, 1890.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Alger’s alliance with Governor Pingree to influence the Michigan senatorial race. The anti administration and administration factions clash as Me-silla and McMillan vie for support, with wealth and campaigns likely to determine the outcome in the Legislature. Alger aims to frame trusts as a campaign issue while McMillan defends “judicious combinations” for cheaper production and higher wages.
The Violet Social club held a dance at West Dud pavilion last night drawing about arty couples for a glorious evening. Music was by Avizta orchestra. Committees in charge included Taor Emile M. Zdnemeyer Alex Pri Jones Door Henry F. Geyer Eduard F. Pigatt Gua Ste Closkey Reception Miss Annie C. Bates Miss Emma Balcom Miss Ruth Aleck Miss Minttie A. Young.
Deputy Constable Charles Schreiner arrested Felix De Leon yesterday afternoon on a charge of theft under $20. De Leon rented two bicycles from Roach & Barnes and did not return them, leaving one wheel in a Dolorosh street location as payment for twenty five cents worth of beer.
Correspondent in Mayaguez Puerto Rico reports progress after early unrest. Native troops enlisting, roads improved with public funds, and a growing sense of self government. Spanish elites fade, social ties widen, and troops and families adjust to life under the new regime.
A special train carried 170 United States Marines from Norfolk Navy Yard to the Philippines to relieve outgoing units. The party accompanied by the Marine Band from the battleship Baltimere faced rough mountain travel and limited rations. Local officials praise Lieut. Col. Care of the Fifth Cavalry for orderly conduct and note good behavior since arrival on the island. There is guarded optimism about peace, amid mixed impressions of volunteer regiments and early combat experiences near Mayaguez.
Special to The Sunday Light from Washington outlines the push for modern cruisers with advanced armor and electricity. Plans discuss ships around 44,000 tons draft under 24 feet, speed not less than 18 knots, 2,000 tons cargo, four 12 inch guns and 14 or 16 six inch guns, plus possible a large 8 inch gun. Chief Naval Constructor Hichborn favors straight steam boilers, board to finalize plans before armored cruisers.
Three men Sam Wing Ah Shoy and Xing Lune faced a hearing before Commissioner Finks on charges of violating the exclusion act. Wing and Shoy were found to have right to remain in the country while Lune’s status was extended to July 1944. Attorney H P B Jordan and Walter Ford attended. Ford was later noted as likely favoring commutation from death sentence to life imprisonment for a Black defendant, with a petition to Governor Se tt for early action next week, claiming insanity.
In yesterday’s session the court handled a custody case involving Ellen Teresa Burns and James Willum. The proceedings addressed the custody of two year old James W. Burns with details unclear due to damaged text.
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