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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1896
Page
3
In a ritual test of prophecy the council binds a promise that the white man will wed Maya, daughter of the Heart, after declaring a nameless god’s message. The oracle calls for Mattai to marry Maya, and the sanctuary scene ends with a ceremonial oath and the couple’s betrothal amid political maneuvering.
The piece critiques political posturing and manners during campaigns and after elections. It jokes about candidates shaking hands with friends before elections and celebrating afterward, notes slow progress of the modern woman, and warns about public decorum on streets. It also quips on temper control, appearances, money, and genuine piety.
Modjoska's company breaks up for the season with all engagements canceled. Gillette's drama Secret Servies will be rewritten and produced next season. Richmond Dispatch loses dramatic editor Herbert O. Vuce. Richmond Star gains him. Sydney Rosenfield now leads his own company with full production rights. Duncan B. Harrison becomes manager for Charlie Srout's Midnight Boll. Fanny Davenport performances disrupted by a train wreck near Montgomery. Templeton invents a new song My Only Best One. Chauncey Olcott to study Tha Min ator of Clara after Easter. New cathedral photography debuts on stage as burlesque. The Bostonians to have a new opera. Marcus B. Mayer may manage Titan Russell next season. Paul Martinette long on stage with no words spoken in 30 years. I.K. Hackett rises in favor with Lyceum audience. Modjeska profits from sixteen weeks of tour. YT. Henry French forming company to star Margaret Mather in Shakespeare. Jame Corboth may appear in Paris pantomime Philadelphia Up to Date to be produced in April. Mrs. Cleveland hosted Roland Read’s Politician party in Washington with Carlisle, Lamon, Reed, Crisp, Hill present. Tiermann marked birthday in New Orleans with a grand chair. The War of the Prose titled Texan steer horns revival planned. James Wigaming travels to Cuba for a new melodrama Cubs. Lillian Russell staged The Goddess of Truth in NYC. N Savins writing Word of a Quatle man. The Cotton Splanery by Scott Marble set for next season. Frank Wayo plots Padttle coast tour. Wilson to star in Mark Twain’s Puddin’ Toad. The Polar Star to be among Brady plays next season.
Short Stops questions city council franchising to corporations to occupy streets without compensation while a new telephone firm gains a franchise. Calls for city works to lower rates and charge poles. March weather forecast warns of storms from the 2nd to 15th with a cold period and possible thunder storms across many localities. Edgewood and veto stock advertised at 407 Main plaza.
The piece satirically notes slow spring candidate growth in Liaoming and urges scrutiny of political ambitions. It mocks franchise grabbers, party loyalties, and media bias while lampooning editors, prominent figures, and public committees.
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