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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR yields a clipped quote about writing and dictation versus telegraph and telephone. Mentions the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company in an era of rapid communication.
Special to the Sunday Light reports in Lexington that Thomas McGuire pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the killing of William Boiss after a tense trial process. The jury initially considered the death penalty but a compromise led to McGuire's sentence of one year’s hard labor, with the case reflecting cross‑state movement and prior arrest in 1897.
Special to the Sunday Light reports that the Mafeking sign has been raised and Boers abandon the assault for strategic reasons amid the Brussels cable sources.
The National Republican leagues meeting in St Paul, Minnesota, set for July 17, issued the official warrants today. Speck to the Sumlay Tight.
The February climate report shows a mean pressure around 0.05 inches above standard, highs at 20.8 inches on the 17th and lows near 29.68 on the 8th. Temperatures ranged from a high near 80 degrees to a low around 1 degree, with a mean February temperature near the long term. Prevailing wind northward, total travel 698 miles. Maximum gust 46 mph from the northeast on the 8th. Total precipitation 3.4 inches with 7 days of an inch or more rain, average for 15 years 1.58 inches. Cloudy 7 days, partly cloudy 7, clear remaining.
The Catholic Young Men's Union, a new group of Catholic youths, celebrated the opening of their club rooms in the Tree Library building on St. Mary's street with a reception and musicale. Invitations were widely issued and responses were encouraging. A strong music program featured Mrs Kulak, Yorn, Mira Mavle DeHam, Witmiar's mandolin and guitar, Ivank AVitmar, Ir. Bayfoth, and C. S. Steinte on mandolin.
Capt. T. Davis, a state convict contractor, arrived in the city yesterday to take a number of prisoners to the penitentiary. The movement accompanies the Thirty seventh District court proceedings and concerns Bexar County prisoners.
A crowd gathered yesterday as Prof Calef staged a Katy ticket hunt from San Antonio to St Louis. The test, conducted by a committee including W. Way and J. Adams, ended when Calef found the hidden ticket at D. J. Woodward's carriage repository after a citywide search.
Twelve men of the posse chase Logan through fields and gates near Me Lee, as he flees across the Vandle and is mortally wounded after a volley. Logan, 28, dies after a dramatic escape from Che Wang residence, with four posse members killed and six wounded in the ensuing hour long pursuit.
Special to Sunday Light from Birmingham March 8 reports a political bombshell in Alabama. Rey M Adams former Populist leader and former state agriculture commissioner now shifts support to Governor Johnson for the Senate. Morgan leaders say the move confirms prior rumors of close ties between Johnson and Populist factions. Adams earned the nickname Bare his arm off Adams for vows against reelecting Morgan to the Senate.
Special to the Sunday Light reports that after the gold standard bill becomes law the minting plan aims to coin four billion dollars per month. Current production runs about 1.8 million monthly with most from New Orleans. The mint capacity will expand from one quarter to one third, boosting silver dollar output to about 1.88 to 2.6 million, with the remaining 4 million produced in Philadelphia.
Senator Jones of Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, declares the Constitution of the United States and the party cry align with a strong tariff stance. He identifies Puerto Rico tariff policy as a key issue for the next campaign, signaling sharpened party positions.
Captain Smith of the British army returns to New Orleans from Fort Worth with about 3092 mules. He says there are about 3100 mules purchased for transport to South Africa, to be shipped as fast as possible. He notes no shortage of animals in America and that he could keep buying at the same rate.
A damaged fragment recounts the Bea Evolutions ship tie up at New Orleans with Commander Gibson receiving permission for several days more aboard the vessel before it departs for sea amid a crowd of steam craft.
A five days celebration will mark the May 3 start of a new mill and chlorination plant in Dahlonge Georgia. President McKinley will be invited and arrangements will let him start the machinery by electricity if he cannot attend. The town notes the mint began there in 1838 and coinage continued until the Civil War.
New Orleans March 3 Captain Phaer former Republican candidate for governor arrived in the city last night He attended the opening of the Republican campaign on Thursday at Frankik and said the campaign was well attended He believed the Republican outlook this year was as bright as could be wished and saw no reason the ticket should not be elected from top to bottom.
A Sunday Light special from New York reports lively Cotton Exchange action at the opening. Strong deals and notable price moves set the tone as traders watched futures and spot markets with keen interest.
In Covington Kentucky Judge Tarvin and Probasco debated whether beer is a necessity. The case involved indictments against brewers for conspiracy tied to the Brewers' Privilege. The judge questioned if beer is a necessity and ruled against the overall premise, noting regional differences.
The supreme court of the Omer of Chesen Mricawris, in charge of WIL Ue werk at Chae etder in Texas, hosts a meeting tonight on matters of local importance. Saunders was greeted by a committee and accorded honors befitting his service, with attendees noting the dignity of his office.
Special to the Bridgy Light Wagoner Oklahoma an unnamed gang member was killed near Idtiewe house between Chiaple and Tahleaual. Sol Parle and a companion pursued after a riding incident. A masked assailant fired from cover as Conk and others fled. Three men were shot. one died at the scene while others escaped. Authorities have not yet identified the gunman.
Ludwig Onplace of Puerto Rico sues to recover $6,500 in customs duties on goods imported from the United States arguing Puerto Rico is part of the United States under the peace treaty with Spain and the U S Constitution. The petition is filed through counsel John G. Carliste and Tobey WW Chanel.
A public sale in Kansas City saw Hereford bulls fetch high sums from T.P. B. Southam’s herd. Thickset and Sir Cromwell sold for 1600 and 1000 dollars respectively, with Humphrey purchasing Thickset and other sales noted from Madison and Aukland. Also reports of a personal crisis in Washington and a Manila incident.
Berlin dispatch reports the severniment advising that the body of Prince Ludwig von Lowenstein, killed in action against American troops near Caloene, will be sent from the Philippines for a church funeral. The prince's death is confirmed amid ongoing colonial conflicts.
Special to the Tribune from Chicago March 1 Thomas B Kelly former treasurer of the Omaha branch of the Phoenix Lnte Tnemr Muo company is charged with embezzlement. Kelly disappeared from Omaha five years ago, joined the army, served sixteen months, returned last month and is taken to Omaha for trial.
Charleson Al Maveh J Walter Stewart and Alisa Nora Smith, both young residents of Paris Illinois, secretly married in the city. The bride’s father Frey Lows Siaith, a Christian minister, oversaw the ceremony amid parental objections by the groom’s parents.
A fragmentary UK report notes Slater Collett a Daily Mail correspondent killed at Schomaan farm after Capt Montgomery fell, with praise for Collett. Also marked are Britain seeking 1,000,000 tons of bituminous coal for naval and manufacturing use amid coal scarcity, and Princess Louise congratulated amid Canadian ties following Lord Lorne’s governorship.
From Paris a March 3 dispatch reports Rome jubilee celebrations drawing attention abroad. Three hundred pilgrims aboard Cron Marsailles Vera halted at Ventimiglia claiming incomplete vaccination but were sent back home. The issue is referred to the foreign minister and becomes a matter in national diplomatic correspondence.
The article outlines an afternoon program of entertainment for former boys, held at a venue named Moder al Luiiny with discussions and a schedule of acts. Names and exact times are unclear due to the damaged text, but the event focuses on amusement rather than proceedings.
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