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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1896

Page

2

Spring Opening Tables and City Notices Mix of Openings and Ads

A mixed-era city page lists spring openings at Texas Millinery Co and Belknap Ritts, plus sales at Julia Eikel & Co and various shops. Local updates include court actions, marriage licenses, street repairs, and neighborhood notices.

Wonr & Marx Temple D. Smith McGrorty James Muir, Jr Texas Nillinery Co Andrew Moyer Mra. Panchey John Rush Frank T Bonavitas Mies Hickle Nat. Wolfe Mra. Barr Miss Olmy Wolff

Midwinter Fair finances and Alamo repairs urged

Report from San Antonio dated February 2, 1898 details the Midwinter Fair account showing unpaid bills and a remaining balance of about 5000 with likely collection after March 1. Net proceeds from the fair are expected at 600 to 700 to be spent on the Alamo, with calls for city action and private support for repairs and improvements.

Balanca Steubenrandh Alamo Travis Crockett Bowie Firat Haa Chia Olee Steolf San Antonio Buce & Canimendtona G.Q. A. Rose

Public Spirit Leader Targets Sewer Work Delays

Col H J Barnard president of the Citizens Edison Co streetcar lines told the mayor that union crews ordered not to obstruct sewer construction along track routes. The February city tax collections total about $7 000 with departmental receipts still outstanding, lifting the month’s sum toward $1 000 more.

Col. H. J. Barnard Citizens’ (Edison Co Jim Thies Henarly

City sued over trespass to title on Huber land south of city

John L Halvort Smith sues the City of San Antonio in trespass to try title for the Huber place a tract partly inside the city and three miles south of its center. The suit alleges condemnations by court orders and a $200 award to Smith, to be paid into the treasury per law. Mayor Elmendorf notes the action follows court condemnation and instructs the mayor to handle funds pending owner acceptance.

Esse Elmendorf John L. Flalvort Smith Delend Va City of San Antonio

Secretive American Protective Association letter shocks San Antonio

A letter and package advertised in a weekly notice prompt Catholic curiosity since Cardinal Batolil's arrival. The American Protective Association declares its San Antonio councils LH, 19, 27, and No. 14 operate under a charter to reveal principles and seek the supreme council’s platform. Locals question who attends meetings as the group claims hundreds of members in the city.

Theo Strong Opunella Cardinal Batolil San Antonio Texas American Protective Association Supreme Council of the World Ste Stula Ligier

Dead man found in West Commerce Street room

A man about 55 was found dead in a West Commerce Street room. Letters dated Vicksburg Miss addressed to Frank Cunningham San Antonio Tex were found. Coroner Ja yino ruled heart disease as cause. A bag held a reg letter list showing several property transfers and values.

West Commerce Straet Vicksburg Miss Frank Cunningham San Antonio Tex Edith Grant West Commercs Street Jayino Valiso Lottar

Wheat Market Report Sparks Cash Demand Across Regions

Private wire from Orroace Illinois reports New York cash wheat and flour movement with 13 000 primary receipts. Wheat receipts total 141 000 versus 291 000 corn 402 000 against 405 000. New Orleans clears 248 000 corn while Boston clears wheat 31 000. Ohio and Kansas inquire for cash wheat for milling. Export demand today includes 30 000 wheat locally and 250 000 wheat sold at Minneapolis.

Alauio Brokeragea Orroace New York Rhoston New

Public Library New Arrivals At Alamo City Branch

The Alamo City Library reports weekly acquisitions including Boy of the First Empire by E. Brooke and Exploits of Brigadier Gerard by A. Conan Doyle among several titles. New reads cover fiction and non fiction from authors such as de Amicis Carlton Collin and Smiles with varied topics.

Tloiova Fereet Boy of E. &. Brooke Alamo City Library Ulla Arnold Chas. Carlton Collin Mesaya Boyonon Japan Calbos Alano Baring Gould Parialan Point At View Holovy Bosaventury Cable

Pearsall Pointers and Orleans Races Highlight Local News

Local Pearsall items note a Poultry Association organizing, Mra M. D. Broke elected president, and several residents' activities. A tuna couple Tom Johnson and Ide Edmond Stone wed, and Rex Moore received a political letter from J. W. Bailey. New Orleans reports racing crowds, fast track, and results across six races, with winners including Tat for Tat and Masonic Home. Edw Jenner announces reopening of his store on East Houston with new offerings.

J. I. Haas George N. Dorton el Paso Fangera Oph Postantigio Sesson Rex Moore J. W. Bailey Gainesville United States United States Sanator John Clair Stockman Beoville H. A. Mercer A. D. Saunders Frank Saunders Timber Lake Scovillett Alamo City New Orleans Scherrer Laoding Cook T. Murphy Trixte Warren Old Gentleman Williams Haeckel Clay Buckmore Thorpe Masonic Home Joe O'Sar Sherrer Tittle Billy Gatewood David J. Hill Constantino Haisda Shorrer Labelis France Dutty Tul Arp Newcom Wile Minnio W Hil Trouton Festival Trash

Desarves Investigation of Fourth Ward Aid Request

City authorities are urged by citizens to investigate a woman with several very young children begging for aid. If she deserves public support or a county poor house berth, she should receive it. The Fourth Ward sewer project is approaching, challenging taxpayers and testing ward leadership.

Wuite Small Alli Pior

Rite of Circumcision Service Notation

At eleven o clock this morning the infant son of Mr and Mrs Dave Tory at 511 San Pedro avenue will be circumcised according to the Jewish custom with Rabbi Elkins presiding.

Dave Tory San Pedro Avenue Elkins Pictuting

Chicago Trade Report Exports Shift Week to Week

The Chicago trade note shows exports of wheat and flour from both coasts totaling 2,208,000 for the week, down from 8,140,000 the prior week and significantly lower than 2,689,000 a year ago. Caustic market figures include varied grain prices and railway movements amid a fluctuating foreign demand.

Uicago Catcano Fev Iepatechea Datatie

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