Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1896

Page

8

Cuban War News and Local Tragedy Report Summary

The issue reports Governor Foster campaign dynamics, a murder in Benton Harbor by a jilted suitor, and a Cuba war update from Havana. It notes U S officers unlikely to join Cuba actions, Spanish troop movements, insurgent advances, and reports of violence including killings and assaults, with a side note on smallpox cases in New Brunswick.

United States Congress Oscar Lord Hus Ingarrantg Aguirre Joe Anicel Bava Leon Moro Castle Amulata Palmas da Pedrosa Pardomo Artemisa Goldisra

Editorial Notes on Liquor Debate and Politics

From the National Liquor Dealer for March the piece argues opposition to organized reform, notes police pay cuts, and urges liquor men to unite for the next election. It criticizes politicians and praise for rational regulation while lamenting prohibition zealots and threats from Austin reporting on looming liquor legislation. The author calls for capable lawmakers and warns against zealots endangering business.

Diamond Duty Fight Sparks Importer Protest

Importers in the city urge restoring diamond and precious stone duties to former levels arguing current 10 percent on uncut and 24 percent on cut stones boosts smuggling. They claim revenue loss of about 100000 dollars annually under the higher duty and push to revert to the previous tariff.

Basie Mail Ixpress

Life Insurance profits prompt home company plan in Texas

A push led by Louis J Wortham seeks to form a Texas life insurance company with Dallas Galveston and other city investors. Prominent backers include Leon Blum W M Moody Wm I Gaston John M Simpson and about thirty bankers and capitalists. The article argues life insurance builds reserves supports bonds and city skyscrapers and frames San Antonio as a potential home office site. A separate fire report notes cottage at 116 Craig Place burned at 2 15 am with Jose Casiano’s stable nearby damaged but fire contained.

Life Insurmes Dialo Lexae Life Insurance Companicn Pratiume PhD Ronawale Mfe Texas Rotalu Homo Organizrtion Louis J. Wortham Font Ong Leon Blum W. 1 Moody Galveston Gaston John M. Simpson Dallas San Antonio Wortham Tade Laurel Heights Craig Place Simon Jose Casaino Main Avenue

Local Notices and Moves Roundup in Boeville

Rev Thomas W White resigns as pastor and moves to Yoakum. Rev Williams of Yoakum to fill at the Christian church next Sabbath. Captain D A T Walton returns from the Red Men state convention at Nouston. J B Fraser and Jady of Indian Territory travel to Mexico. Col H M Stringfellow of Galveston visits Boeville. Mr A P Rachael plans livestock moves to Indian Territory. Sheriff J O Baytor, O 33 Lucas, W T M Campbell attend Fort Worth Cattle convention. Ex Governor R B Hubbard to speak Friday night the 20th.

Thomas W. White The Baptist Church Yoakum Williams Courtney Christian Church J. B. Fraser Jady Indian Territory Mexico Col. H.M. Stringfellow Galveston Boeville Gap W. Kestenson Pittsfield de. Logsdon R. B. Mubbard A. P. Rachael Jim Scott Alice R. A. Herry J. O. Baytor Lucas W.T. M. Campbell Fort Worth

Shipping Clerk Wanted by Wholesale Grocery Firm

Wanted experienced shipping clerk for wholesale grocery. Address Shipping Clerk Tacit office. Notice mentions school report by Prof. Alex Kubo noting student enrollment changes across terms and nationalities. Also includes Wood Co. fortune sale and intruder attack report with details of a burglar scene and a homeowner defense.

Shipping Clark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jelly Foster Michigan Benton Harbor Mich Gertrude Bailey Archie Balinger Miss Bailey ARMY Ome Washington Guba Cuba Haversl Army War Department Haviana United States Army Madrid Bermuda United States Claveland Congress Havana Spain Havane Pinar del Rio Matanzas Yacraiic Low Kry West Mareh i Ouvette Jiquibo Faul Arrange San Antonio de Rio Bianco Jalasco Arrango Ovidio Plantation Mateo Ovideo Plantation Campes de Florida National Liquor Dealer Iro Craig Scbacklett Poe West End San Antonio Express Austin Allison National Association Rumona W. W. Wilaan Tlanta Sixtra Large Turka Towels Tau Caticura Soart Choice Lousdrile Tage Yards Cenis Heceies Gloria Wolffs Marx Allel Beeville Personals D. A. T. Walton Red Men Nouston Oe Publis Alex Kubo Aunset Wood CO St. Shite Will G. Tobin Bosgia Strait Judge Simpson Hal Immond Plleilatieny Stowers' Furniture Co's Fa Stowers Furniture West Commerce Street Scholz’s Natatorium Tod P
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication