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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1897

Page

3

Secretary Sherman Asks Lee to Remain at Havana

Washington dispatch reports Secretary Sherman cabled to Consul General Lee urging him to stay in Havana despite the desire to return home. The request stresses that no successor is designated, and maintaining Lee in place would be a personal favor to the president amid the transition.

New York Washington Sherman Lee United State Bew Gon Havana Iss bin Lis

Assault and Robbery Near Monterey Mexico Reported

Special Wire from Monterey Nueva Le vis Capital City describes a night ambush near the dairy of Jose Cor Tigao. Five or six Mexicans gagged and robbed him of clothing and cash after stripping him bare and fleeing. he later freed himself and alerted police, who arrested two suspects identified by Cor Tigao. Other items note a ticket agents’ excursion, street paving with crusted elix, and visits by Col Stokes and Gen Mabry among local figures.

Gosalp Nueva Levis Monterey Mexico Jose Cor Tigao Fool Flar Lely Ubey Corrigan Jules A. Rowle Bross We Mudge Mer Lean Colorado Col. Stokes Texas V . Bryan Hook S. Combe Smith Brownsville Esas W. LE. Mabry Gor Gulberson

McKinsey Declines Quick Appointments Divide in States

Washington dispatch reports President McKinsey will not rush appointments nor recognize factional candidates in any state. Bellamy Storer was initially cited for assistant secretary of state, but Sen. Varaker opposes him in the Senate. Mason pressed White House with recommendations, prompting the president to urge factions to unite before presenting names.

McKinsey New York Washington Mmckinsey Movin Formine T Bellamy Storer Cinch Olice Storer Winsett Afr Sherman Varaker Senate McKinley Vegamins Faraker Oliv Crain Mar. Storer Mason Wllavis Efe White House Cellom Endornud Lewish Liem Smong Scienna

Coal Miners Strike Cuts Yardage Prices in Dumley

Special wire from Sunday Light, Truntlugion, Pa., March reports the Hichelbergar Hicks Sweet and Revd humiinous coal mines at Dumley in Bedford County have gone on strike over yardage pricing. Mine owners say they must reduce yardage payments to 75 cents. The strike affects about 400 men.

Truntlugion Minera Hichelbergar, Hicks, Sweet Revd Dumley Bedford County

Woman in the Case. Danville Shooting Spurs Streets

A Danville shooting disturbance erupts into a lively affray in the streets. The Danville incident is reported as a special dispatch from Richmond on March 13 with details of a woman involved and public disturbance.

Danville Richmond Virginia

Two Riverside mills workers in fatal shooting near North Danville

In North Danville on Vickell and Henry streets B T Adama, a Young man, was shot three times by Wallace Riley after a quarrel over a woman. Riley fired four shots at close range, wounding Adama in the chest and side. Riley is held on $200 bond as authorities review the case.

Ner Vickell Henry Streets North Danville B. T. Adama Wallace Riley Riverside Aolls Adming Riley Manther

Oklahoma Divorce Decree Declared Invalid by Supreme Court

In 1806 John F. Driscull sought a divorce from his wife in Iowa claiming separation, but Oklahoma issued a decree for cruelty and abandonment. On return, his wife sued for absolute divorce. The Supreme Court ruled the Oklahoma decree invalid due to nonresidency and lack of jurisdiction.

Oklahoma Sunday Light New York Maceh Supreme Court Yalla John F. Driscull Alie Iowa

Consul General Lee Family to Return to U S Soon

The family of Consul General Lee will return to the United States within two weeks. This move is viewed as likely preparation for a change in the consulship.

Lee United States

Undesirable Immigration Shifts to South America

A March 13 statement from the immigration bureau notes a decline in arrivals to the United States for the seven months ending December 31, with January showing a further drop of 3,825 compared to 1805. Deportations and strict inspections plus a new Italian proclamation are cited as factors, while Europe to Brazil and Argentina gains as inducements.

South America Sunday Light Washington Immigration Bureau Europe Brazil Argentine Republic

TAPS ADOPT GOLD In Yokohama March 1 bill on gold standard

A telegraphic dispatch notes the Spouse of Representatives passing a bill establishing a gold standard in Japan. It mentions political dynamics in Washington surrounding civil service protections and partisan maneuvers as President Cleveland weighs extending civil service policies. The item reflects cross Atlantic commentary on monetary standard and American politics.

Yokohama Japan Rged Cleveland Washington J. C Civil Service Clevehiink Wis Congress

Reed Nominated for Speaker at Republican Caucus

Washington March 18 Speaker Reed was unanimously nominated for speaker at tonight s Republican caucus. Attendance was large with only nine present and Payne of New York lauded Reed s popularity. Grovenor of Ohio made the motion adopted without dissent. Reed and others were honored by officers pledging future support. A cotton mill project in Birmingham was also advanced with a joint committee reporting $400,000 raised for erecting a mill.

Wis House Washington Reed Republick Payne New York Steed Groovenor Ohio Encortes Ganton Ilinois Smuday Light Birmingham Ala Mare U Muanne Trainor Brothers Cheater M Cotdon Renll Soo Re Poccaya Pers of

Gossip of the stage rumor mill unsettles dramatic world

Augustin Daly denounces a modern adaptation titled Witch of Darthlougi and Wilson Barrett eyes a Sign of the Cross follow-up in Paris. Pierre De Courcette plans French stage adaptation while actors shift between Europe and America. Raith Starcourt Lees joins Nauwig's company. Junius B. Booth sails for Europe amid personal changes. Industry figures anticipate tours, new plays, and cross-continental engagements as performers, agents, and managers maneuver through a bustling theatrical season.

Augustin Daly Guy Mannering Darthlougi Wilson Barrett Jas Deux Gosses Paris Pierre de Courcette Ronnie Bulkley Ife Fungie Bulkley Uills Very Sherwood Raith Starcourt Lees Sir Itarcourt Lees Due Tes Nauwig Junius B. Booth Sporting Vduchess Company Agnes Hooth-Schoful Euroee Stooth Wern Kingsley Wright Nunsington mAs Zenda Daniel Prot Niatins Edward Curren Benarimal Tex Jessie Lloyd Joseph Jefferson Hia Leer Aliine Wyodan Camsianicé Marti Cubs Vibro Aline Vicksburg Miss Lloyd Genor Ryan Earl of Montauk Wailing Tle House of Lords Rost Linde Lillian Nordica Columbia Anene Company Shelby Junction Monk Tienie Ats Choy Sherif Ihde Albert Chevalier Auguste Vin Blow Marguerite Merington Pay Davenport William Torome Willig Privette Hnma Calve Gorga Brewar Jenanuel Laderer Paul Potter Urilby Vierton Otto Alfred Kennedy Great City Blarney Washington Dent Lewis Morrison Stuart Denville Sinilar Lortrude Mort Comedienne Ward's Island New York United States Slice Faudeville San Francisco Mile. Rebel California Theatre San Francideo Wanran Sgo Francisco New Orleans Lowdee

Brighton Dancer in Paris to Act in Daring Roles

From Brighton she arrived after being shipped from Paris. Diane de Ventenoy, a tall pretty dancer, will perform altogethers as Lady Godiva and Mazeppa while other acts include Johnny selling a nude barlesque and Rain Lemm a life saver who dies in Brooklyn. An odd medical stunt in Buffalo uses grafts from a negro and an Indian after white gloves burned during a Madame Saus gala.

Brighton Paris Diane de Ventenoy Jona of Arc Aiake Diana Godiva Coventry Mazeppa Johnny Hendrick Hudson Rice Rain Lemm Fyi Jim FUE PL Barowm Brooklyn Ele Rockway Beach Fabylonia Nasmui Babylon Ishtars Palace Ahus Coneyard Bamsinn Habylon Zoar Richard Malehien Madame Saus Gene Company Buffalo Malchien

Bicycle Bargains at Eagle and Spalding sale

Six models of brand new bicycles from Eagle and Spalding offered for cash sale. Store name KYPPRR and SEN appears in the ad with a high discount note. Readers urged to act quickly for best prices.

Writ of Sequestration Filed In Curiosity Store Case

Suit for writ of sequestration filed against L. F. Meyers by PL. Shanon for $1,000 in goods from a curiosity store at 304 East Flousien Street. Property is in the sheriff’s charge. Meyers is currently in Mesica and expected to return in a few days.

L. F. Meyers Shanon East Flousien Street Sherif Meyers Mesica

Remarkable recovery after horrific skull injury in city

Pablo Tones, an Italian man, suffered a mysterious and horribic skull injury about two weeks ago. He is now reportedly recovering under skilled medical care in the city hospital with attentive treatment.

Pablo

Murky Case Hints From Arrest in City Hall Row

A man refuses to reveal much about his case but implies he knows more about the affair’s cause. A dressmaker’s upstairs room is for rent at Wagner's store. James McBride, once a city street department worker, was arrested by Officer Drax on a charge of Sunacy. Historic dates and events from March are listed as a dated snippet.

Tuk Portunagy James McBride Commissioners Department Ghrouto Drax Sunacy

Fresh Prom Tondo visits Ban Aubio amid town activity

March 13 report notes many locals used round trip fares to Ban Aubio. Sheriff Joe Ney visits Lt. Ms. H. N. Johnson opens a saddle shop. Capt. Metzger sells beer interest to Nic Koch of D'ffortis. Prof. Gosham mindreader staged exhibit. St. Louis Castroville group to join St Joseph's celebration in San Antonio on March 1. County clerk shows Medina County mileage total at 46,490.94 as of January 1, 2007. Experts warn oat, corn, grain prices, and visitors encouraged to tour Bao prings park museum.

Tonio City Sherif Joe Ney H. N. Johnson Capt. Metzger Nic Koch D'ffortis Th. Vollner San Antonio Sulth Verrsall Eywoli’s Gosham Merry Wernette Thar Wernette D'tlanis Misa Katie Sehuchio Louis “Smame Tostraville St. Louis Society of Castroville St. Joseph's Medina County

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