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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1896
Page
6
A reader’s letter criticizes the business committee and city council for failing to resolve sewer issues and questions the use of Mexican brick in laterals. It urges hiring independent experts, cites the Gray and Vancoast dispute, and warns that the city may need sewer specialists to justify plans and prevent costly mistakes.
The weekly religious services draw large crowds despite bad weather. Pastor Mack Sinnson of St Paul M E Church reports 19 conversions to date with many remaining engaged. The Altar services are crowded and the revival has a strong moral and religious impact. One week remains before Easter preparations begin.
A contested gold medal event and a large donation to the Methodist church trustees fund two lots for a new parsonage near Sixteenth Street and Murphy Avenue. The corner of Colorado Avenue and Rundora Street is eyed for a Catholic church and school with an orphanage planned nearby. The Ladies Missionary Society reports about 600 on hand toward building the preacher’s home. West End and Shevanhar suburb are mentioned in religious building plans.
The Express cites Mayor L Mondor predicting a treasury surplus once back taxes are collected. Citizens favor keeping funds locally, while criticism targets administration for loan-like warrants, wage issues, and alleged mismanagement. The city shows £123,000 cash collected yet payroll arrears persist and police salaries face cuts amid controversy.
The ladies of the Flower Battle assemble Tuesday at 4 40 p m in the Menger hotel parlors for a president election and Imperatur matters.
A Texas Republican organizer urges building many small clubs per precinct and county, to spread Republican literature and organize ward and city units. He stresses not assembling large blocs, but empowering local organizers to reach voters and unite Republicans ahead of a January meeting to form a statewide structure.
District court rulings report judgments for defendants in several cases against railroad and road authorities. Amended motions for new trials are overruled, with notices of appeal filed in some suits. Appointments for road overseers and a list of local improvements are detailed, along with land transfers and real estate filings in nearby districts.
Southern Pacific passenger No 1v from the wast was five and 4 1/2 hours late yesterday from the Eagle Pass division. The Michigan Press association came in go thinning train and left for ue east on Na Wi Inst night. The excursion party stopped here about six hours and took a walk about shelter. On arrival at the depot the excursionists gave three cheers on returning to the United States from Mexico.
Col Geo W Brackenridge of San Antonio donates a check for 00 to Taos Academy of Science in San Antonio. Dr GB Halsisad explains plans to raise an equal sum for the academy as Brackenridge returns from a trip to Venezuela and the windward Islands.
The Austin Statesman reports Cuney’s speech at the Austin District convention condemning attempts to corrupt Black voters with money. He denounces Crawford and the Reed fender in Taxes, accusing them of dragging the Republican party into the slime and urges removal of Cuney for the party.
Fire department attended a dwelling on King William Street yesterday afternoon to extinguish a blaze in a room. A woman named Als Shapard had just left for an offer visit, with bread and other details noted by a local clerk as investigators viewed the scene.
Comal Street churches host varied services with multiple pastors. Robt S Adair at Childeans sore vicombita ministers. Stoley Mission on Laurel Street. G Q A Rose leads Sunday School. Roy preaches at Ping Street Presbyterian Church. German Methodist at South Wackberry and Montana at 4 pm. First Church of Christ on Chandler brick. St Johns Episcopal near Wyrnost and Cherry streets offers Sunday School and Holy Communion. Navy chapel in Capitol Hill coordinates Saturday activities. Zion Baptist on Santa Clara streets conducts anniversary services March 8 with Rev D W Roberts. ME church near Government Buildings announces morning prayer and evening assemblies. Revival at ME church with sermons by Satin. Peosnadt Hill Baptist Church listing baptism and evening services. Full schedule includes multiple Sunday schools and midweek programs.
McHanry, manager of the state experiment station, reports several carloads of cabbage shipped to northern markets with more due this month. Farmers anticipate doubled acreage amid low cobia prices, while stock farming and forage crops are being prepared for winter feeding. The district court discusses a youth shooting case and talks of town incorporation.
The Tone Star plans new editors and trading house to be completed within the month. Estimated cost around $100,000 with approximately $3,500 in carpenter work. After occupancy the old frame buildings will be removed to make room for a large fireproof brick brewery.
The article recalls chaotic remarks and accusations in the Pwallih congressional district. It mentions Cooney facing a black eye incident at a meeting and Mr Crawford accusing someone of coin purchases. Amid unrest, support grows for Me Inley and the Mis 4lin garden convention as Mosea Wills is linked to a racial provocation and a clash in Austin.
Amusements page previews Charles J. Hoyt comedy A Texas Steer at Grand Opera House with Walker as manager and Eisler praised as a top actress. Prominent cast includes John Weston and John A. Easter. company of about twenty, with lavish costumes and scenery expected.
The City Public Library recalls several titles including A Child of Tuscany by Maravorits Bouvat and The Stan of the Poor by A Conan Doyle. It reports new acquisitions such as Congressional Directory by Franvers M. Cox and Transportation inter fals of the United States and Canada, plus Smithsonian and Railway statistics volumes.
A noted employment notice seeks a competent hilliner for duties at Rags Pass with a good salary. Maquire street Lt Wourr and Marx advertise the position and invite applicants.
Ladies and mothers attended the Grand Opera House for Madame Wilson’s two hour lecture on health strength and beauty. The emphasis was on simple hygienic rules and proper exercise to shape muscle and limbs, with clear delivery and audience engagement. Madame Wilson plans more events in San Antonio over several weeks at local venues.
Catholic notices report Bishoy Forrest taken ill on Friday night with fever. Father Wravvan of Weatherford Texas will return to Cathedral, delivering sermons on St Joseph and St Patrick. St Mary’s church announces Lory Hours Devotion and a March 7 Josaph’s Day celebration with a high class choir and sessions for the League of the Sacred Heart.
YM C A notes report Thornadles Auxiliary to meet Monday at 4pm with important business and all Indies invited. The months rally today at 4pm will be conducted by Epworth League Union. Program includes songs scripture lessons music solos talks and prayers. Large delegation to Palestine en route to state convention. March 12 events in Old South venue announced.
Market notes show mixed activity in commodities and cotton with varied opening and closing prices. Regions cited include Chicago and New Orleans with key dates in March May and August.
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