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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1898

Page

6

General Graham to move headquarters to Atlanta

General Graham to relocate the Department of Texas headquarters from San Antonio to Atlanta. He will depart Monday with aid and a small staff, while the rest of the command packs and follows. The move aims to place the headquarters at a central, strategic rail hub, with buildings to be constructed if needed and some residences repurposed for officers.

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FOSTS OF NEW REGIMENTS AT FORTS SLOCUM AND WADSWORTH

Adjutant General Corbin outlined two new artillery regiments to be quartered at Fort Slocum and Fort Wadsworth due to existing buildings. The Fifth artillery may move from Wadsworth to free space for the new units, with field officers named for the Sixt h and Seventh regiments and junior officers to be announced after current promotions. Continued on Fifth Page.

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Bronchos make first appearance in Texas league race

San Antonio shows promising youngsters led by Captain Farley with Otto Krueger at guard and Louie Kuan at shortstop. Hopes rest on Farley’s leadership and solid infield while Tom O Donnell and Hays bolster pitching as Bronchos pull even with Colts in an indoor Chicago game noted for strong defense and aggressive baserunning.

San Antunlis Welton San Antonio Otto Krueger Luis Uf Louie Kuan Reyound Reynolds Hreltensteig Dwyer Ole Conn Tie Breitenstein Farley Chicago Jack Warner Ed Dennecke Hennecke Cincinnati Wagner Wile Kohnle Guidie* Smith Matt Stanley Stanley Tom O'Donnell Big Bill Douglass Philadelphia Mr. Welton Big Tom Hays Colfs Nike Hig McBride Vaughn Elmer Smith Irwin McFarland Hays Colts Tom A. Steinfeldt Golts Holliday Rf - Breinfeld Vaughn Wood Metride E. Smith Dammann Bass Krueger Ts Ca O'Donnell G. Mith Torah Jsysjerree

Texas Leaguers Schedule Postponed And Local Tryouts

The Texas Leujud schedule committee meeting is postponed to Wednesday. The Colts depart at dawn for Austin to face the Hehators in the afternoon. Local amateur teams Mission Blues and Crescenta play East End. Vets vs Bronchos today. Breitenstein and St Bdell to pitch for Carnnatia while Rutherford and Geesury start for Cronecas. Archi and Big Faust contested for local team spots. both self-financed moves. San Antonio ends claim on them. Grey from Pelzer and Faust from Lawrenceburg.

Thamond Texas Leujud Colts Austin Hehators Mission Blues Crescenta East End Bu Vets Breitenstein St Bdell Car Nnatia Rutherford Geesury Cronecas Archie Blg Faust San Antonio Grey Pelzer S. C Fausstron Lawrenceburg Ind

Longstreet's Son Seeks State Duty in War With Spain

James Longstreet Jr. asks Georgia Governor to assign him active duty in the war with Spain. He writes a letter offering services in the state troops, presenting himself as the son of General James Longstreet, famed Confederate commander.

Longstreeet Atlantac James Langestreed, Jr James Longreat Spain Young Tlongstreet

Women’s Federation Plans Fourth Biennial Denver Convention

Mrs Wien M Henrotin presides the General Federation of Women’s Clubs announcing the fourth biennial convention to be held in Denver the third week of June. Several candidates vie for president including Mrs Allee Breed of Massachusetts and Mrs Sarah Place of Denver. Phillip N Moore, the recording secretary, is strongly urged to run for presidency as the term limits restrict Henrotin to a second term.

Bt Lovie Mmrs. Wien M. Henrotin Federation of Women's Clubs Yrs Shilinek Henry D. Pierce Denver Allee [Voy Breed Massachusetts Sarah Col Henrotin Phillip N

Education board buys ponds and bonds amid county registrations

BonTs registered in Austin and Hill counties report $92,000 in Tuppling wands and $725,500 in court bond funds redeemed. The Board of Education yesterday bought stile ponds for ceNoul funk as bonds were held by newspaper parties and brought premiums.

Austin Mitch Hill County Board of Education ceNoul Funk

War with Spain Seen Inevitable by Local Cuban Leader

In Cleveland on March 14 G de Arango, a Cuban junto member, warned that no diplomacy can avert war with Spain and that the U S government will face costly preparations. He predicts a brief first engagement lasting under three days and notes administration belief that conflict cannot be avoided. He has lived in Cleveland 13 years and is described as Americanized and cautious in speech.

Cleveland Spain Ulead G. de Arango Junto, Durling & Conversation Senoy de Arango Washington Neubrat

Chandler predicts swift Cuba independence under McKinley

New York March 12 Senator Chandler of New Hampshire states that the president intends to declare Cuba free within thirty days. He cites indications and confidants who say McKinley plans immediate action to grant independence, wary of delaying to avoid election influence.

McKinley Cuba New York Chandler New Mampshire McKinney

World Cotton Supply Shows Week Decline in Visible Stock

Secretary Niesler reports the world visible cotton supply for the current week with declines from the prior week and last year. Total visible supply stands at about 4.28 million bales, American cotton at 4.00 million, with all other origins combined around 281 thousand. The week compares with last year and 1893 figures, noting decreases in totals and year-over-year changes.

New Orleans Niesler Egypt Brazil India

Cincinnati Reds Cancel Planned Game In Austin Weather

Disappointed fans in Austin Texas witnessed the Cincinnati Reds fail to arrive for a scheduled game due to threatening morning weather. By noon the sun appeared and grounds were ready, yet the Reds still did not arrive, leaving a large crowd disappointed. The column notes a likely better turnout tomorrow afternoon.

Austin Texas Maroh Cinecinnati Reds Colle

Madrid minister warns foreigners in speech at banquet

The Herald's Madrid cable reports Minister Moret saying if there is a supreme moment he will call upon Spain to show Foreigners they cannot usurp rights. In another item, Colorado grower I T Williams details success in truck farming while planning a larger venture.

York the Herald Madrid Volonies

Gallant Ship Honor Aids Kentucky Delegation

Snevial Wire reports Louisville. Governor Bradley appoints commissioners to attend Kentucky’s delegation trip for the new battleship Kentucky launch set for March 2. Bradley and staff to wear full uniform. Newport News reports say Kentucky launch follows Kearsarge by one hour with viewing opportunity for observers. TRAVIS SAYERS CLUB notes Austin event details March 12 300 members organized Joe Sayers campaign group.

Commonwealth Loulaville Commissionera Gnv Bradley Kentucky Travis Sayers Austin Fanse Joe Sayers

Postoffice Inspector to Review Alaska Mail Service

Postmaster General Garvan designates John P. Clum as Postoffice Inspector to Alaska. He will sail from Seattle March 20 on the Queen and travel via Spokane to confer with Inspector Lynn, who oversees Alaska. The appointment follows delays in his assignment to this responsibility.

Washington PosteMee John P. Clugn Garvan Alaska Queen Seattle Spokane Conanit Lynn Territory of Clum

Clum Appointed to Lead Alaska Postal Expansion

Mr Clum receives authority to establish post offices and appoint postmasters across Alaska. He will oversee upgrading services to meet population growth, traveling from Skaguay via Chilkoot Pass to Dawson and Circle City, then down the Yukon to its mouth and back through St Michaels and Seattle.

Ence Arizona New Mexico Califortuta Kooma Sonunzus Alaska Postoffice Department Clum Skaguay Atay Chilkoot Fass Dawson Cirele City Yukon Copper River St. Michaels Seattle

Postal Telegraph Coming Across Mississippi River Link

New Orleans March 12 The Besta Telegraph company laid a cable across the Mississippi to connect the Postal system with a line building through the state reaching the Texas line within thirty days. Poles reach Lafayetta with 200 miles more to Houston. A 100 mile wire string north of Houston remains. About 200 experts at work pushing progress. From here to Houston top towns along the Southern Pacific line are being topped, then Morgan City New Iberia Franklin Lafayette Crowley Lake Charles Orange Beaumont and perhaps others will be added.

New Orleans Besta Telegraph Company Mississippi River Texas Lafayetta Houston Liouston Southern Pacific Railway Morgan City New Iberia Franklin Lafayette Crowley Lake Charles Orange Beaumont

Report on Mie Olaine Special Wire to Sunday Light

Washington officials say the president has ordered the Board of Inquiry report prepared and delivered soon. Judge Advocate General Marcus will present the findings to Secretary Long, who will forward to the president and Congress if needed. The report remains confidential between the judge advocate and Navy secretary.

Washington Hotely Canmander Rix Justee Atart Advocente Marix Secretary of the Navy Long Son Navy Spuh

Cuba's Peace Purchase Faces Strong House Opposition

New York March 12 A Herald telegraph poll shows strong opposition in Congress to Cuba independence bonds backed by US endorsement. Fewer than a quarter of members in either house would likely vote for it, despite Senator Elking's outspoken support. The proposal would free Tripa and need a US guarantee of 200 million dollars, an advantage supporters say outweighs the cost.

New York Congress Herald Cuba United States Elking Tripa

Spain May Have Raised It The Sun Wire Report

A London based dispatch in The Sun reports Spain may have raised funds for war and that 360,000,000 pounds have been deposited via a London bank. The embassy in New York is said to be involved and a child warship O Higgins may be secured and ready to sail in two weeks.

New York Sun London Spain Soula O'Higgins

German Jingo Telegram From Berlin At Dinner

A Berlin telegram quoted from a Madrid paper reports Prince Henry’s wife Rene presiding at a palace dinner where Kaiser Wilhelm II allegedly placed his sword on the table and declared that as long as he remains emperor, the Yanukies will not allow Cuba to be taken by the Yankees.

Madrid Mfareh II Cor Trapendencia Berlin Princcess Rene Prince Henry Faregat William II William Tyig Germany Ciba

Supreme Court to hear Williams v Mississippi case Monday

Special Wire reports Henry Williams, a Black defendant, challenges Mississippi’s constitution and laws on voting and jury service as unconstitutional under the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. The case questions the state court’s indictment overruled motion to quash and the transfer to federal court, arguing the franchise changes affect political power.

Washington Henry Williams Mississippi Monnday United States Supreme Court Wils Washington County Miss United States Court

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