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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1900
Page
6
A garbled OCR passage mocks early communication like telegraph and telephone usage. It cites a slogan about men who cannot telegraph or telephone and references the Southpreatero Telegraph and Tel ephore conpbery in flawed text. The fragment hints at historical telecom marketing discourse.
The county appointed road overseers for Precinct No 4 for the year 1900: list includes Jake Stather, Gus Truehner, Chas Light, and many others. The approved expenses cover land taken for Kirk station road at $52, plus payrolls and per diems for various officials and workers, including Justice Shook, County Clerk Newton, interpreters, jail feeding, jury and court attendance, and incidentals totaling multiple items such as $73.20 for Lock Hill road work and $347.25 for juror feeding costs.
Judge J Cleniem of Georgia and former Governor J Db Yeomans lead Interstate Commerce Commission members touring the West. They arrived in San Antonio from Galveston and will travel to Phoenix and Los Angeles, with hearings planned after February 28. The trip includes briefings in Austin with local officials.
The several committees of the E O C Old Woman's Relief Corps will meet first and third Wednesdays each month at 8 o'clock p.m. at the president's residence Mrs Dipal 110 Casino Street to arrange for delegates and visitors. A birthday party will be held at the G A R hall Houston and Navarro streets on Friday night March 24.
Johnson issued building permits for multiple properties including Carl Hadgin to build a 160m house at 610 Polaris Street in Ward 7 and a gallery on Nacosdaches Street in Ward 6. D. Opry to erect a stable at Madison Street Ward 8. and P. Sm to erect a gallery at 313 South Pinto Street Ward 2.
Judge Roy Bean known for controversial rulings traveled from San Antonio area, arriving yesterday afternoon to meet with local officials led by Cant Cruse. Engineers from across the region will pass through on the 76th on an excursion. about 150 railroad engineers requested welcome remarks and a Mexican supper on the plaza. A nearby fire at 212 East Street damaged a two room house, with minor injuries and about $40 cash lost in the scramble.
A brief wedding notice lists couples including Mr and Starling with Annie Gray Addington John Tucker Roan Guerre Ineprite Teteia and Marla Neovna Enne, indicating forthcoming nuptials and ceremony plans.
Socials last evening featured the formal opening of the new amusement venue on Troysten Street. The Eworloral branches of the ALO,H hosted a large audience enjoying a diverse program including duets, sopranos, piano solos, and vocal numbers in national colors. The crowd appreciated decorations, variety acts, and a long, entertaining evening ending late.
State capital notes list several charter actions led by the secretary of state. Exporters Compress Co of Temple and Houston core stock $74,000. Lott Milling and Elevator Co of Lott capital stock $12,000. Shuttles Bros and Lewis Co Dallas increases capital. Cedar Valley Land and Estates Co Great Britain stock 70,000 pounds. Bankers Mutual Cavalry Co Des Moines granted Texas business permit. State Board of Education purchases 308,000 worth Varani County courthouse bonds for the school fund.
The city clerk orders trench digging at multiple sites including North Pine street for water pipe repairs near Altsil, South Pine street ward 7 for Mr Campbell, and North Flores street ward 4 for laying gas pipe for Balleys bakery.
In New Orleans on March 17 Southerly or Central passenger crowds confront scalpers by refusing to buy scalper tickets. Several holders are sent back, and managers pledge action against brokers to stop further scalper dealings.
In New Orleans a poultry fair showcases a grand display with top birds from local breeders. Notables include Gude af Uw bits Aly and Brown of Holingbreke with large cash prizes, plus merit prizes and special premiums from merchants for best cook, cockerels, and pens.
Report outlines opposition to Senator Jia cons and discusses committee actions on the vote. It notes potential distribution plans tied to a candidate block, mentions horses from Texas and Weslesn Lexag, and references Jameson ral anc TONER with militia in hamlets.
Special to the Sunday Light reports Washington data showing February exports averaged five million dollars per business day, with monthly exports exceeding 24 percent over prior years. The extraordinary growth surpasses any previous February period and far outstrips exports of earlier years.
The Propoulet manniettarday company of Pieset today acquired 850 acres two miles from the city. A $1,000,600 cotton mill will be built to spin spindles and produce standard sheeting for export. Thirty thousand bales of cotton yearly will be consumed, employing about 1,400 workers. Reston architects to design the mill. operations to begin next year.
Smallpox symptoms appear in a Willan Jowell College student after a Kansas City trip. He and eight roommates are quarantined in tents south of town for fourteen days. Also notes U S Agricultural Dept agent B G White visiting Vicksburg to discuss cotton acreage and related matters. Queen’s Ireland voyage schedule announced with royal yacht to sail to Kingstown, then Windsor.
A Sunday Light report cites President McKinley’s view that Kentucky is in rebellion and may seek federal intervention. Taylor plans a Washington appeal if the state’s governor is deemed unable to govern and if the legislature is unable to act, with a committee to follow.
Mistriet Nat Levis told a light reporter he is completely out of politics and would not run for district clerk. The move opens the Sel district clerk race with Jol Stappenbook already announced as deputy county clerk. Alderman Gop Arge Burkey is also rumored to seek the post.
Berlin reports the local rulers of Dink district have repealed a special match rule tied to enteritis police procedures. The change shifts authority to the grand duchy and Finland's interests, with Minister Rrecope noted as a key figure in the state’s new posture.
Prominent Manitoba railway plans proposed by the company to extend its line from Duluth through Missouri and Manitoba to Kansas City. Capital stock hiked from 54000 to 8700000 with new administration seeking to consolidate with Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf Railway. Frank T. Campbell signs as resident director noting board decision on February 6 1900.
Special to the Sunday Light reports the American Tire company issues a prospectus for preferred stock at 8 percent annual, up to 2850,000, and common stock of 650,000 at 10 per share. The firm plans irrigating properties and transport plants in Louisiana, plus 16,000 acres of Grand Lake rice land worth about 160,000. Existing plants are projected to yield about 101,952 yearly per ex-Hert report.
Sonia J. Harvey was arrested today in Texas on a warrant from Seattle Washington for a charge of embezzlement. Harvey had married widow Jeanette Wheeler on March 4 and traveled to Mexico for a wedding tour before returning. He consented to return to Seattle without requisition papers.
AL Saunders, president of the Louisiana Water Ways Association, reports from Washington that lawmakers were impressed by New Orleans delegates. He says the Rivers and Harbors Committee and Senate committees supported the need for funding to open Southwest Pass, and Congress may act next session. Capt Bryant remains in Washington to press the case and will notify Mr. Bailey when action occurs.
Washington March 17 a heated debate centers on the attempt to seat Senator Quay. Senator Montz and allies push an April 3 consideration, arguing to avoid delaying conference reports. Critics question if Senator Haar was misled and suggest Clark and allies may align with Pennsylvania senators to shape the outcome.
A sensational affidavit in a Montana mining case worth several million dollars alleges Helena attorney Hon. B J Weed fixed a jury for the defendants. Justice Wheeler claims Weed boasted the jury could not lose and that the plaintiff’s side could win nothing in Helena courts. Wheeler cites a letter naming citizens and ways to influence them.
Waco merchants organize a street fair and carnival to run about ten days starting April 9. The city locates 2000 feet of street and two vacant blocks for grounds. Officers include AL Winchell president M Holderman vice president Homer D Wade secretary and W W Seley treasurer. Various associations and orders plan parades during the carnival.
General Shaw of the Grant Army of the Republic from Watertown New York will arrive in St. Louis Friday morning and address a gathering at the 14th Street theatre in the evening. Post commanders have organized a reception with Inspector General Lt. Ripley presiding and committees appointed.
In Oxford Mississippi March 17 a 17-year-old negro boy Kelley was shot dead by two white men who stopped a buggy carrying him and his mother. The assailants rode off after firing. The boy was described as reputable and peaceful. Mrs Kelley survived. sheriff Mullens and Deputy Sanders arrested the suspects and jailed them.
A Northern ports quarantine meeting on March 17 adopts resolutions urging stricter control of ships approaching from ports with yellow fever risk. Vessels without plague risks will be disinfected and directed to land at designated stations, while officials seek federal action to enforce uniform regulations for Mississippi River quarantine operations and southern ports.
A muddled passage describes a forthcoming major performance series with acts and players like Murray and Mackay. It hints at Wright and Gideon styled elements, a March reveal, and a high expectation for a landmark event framed as the year’s greatest cultural showcase.
Applications for probate of wills will follow in Munilis morning session with two weeks of continuations. The docket lists Algmonii, FBrodoriela, scuefour, Park Stews, Edwin Witthy, Wun Veedor, Borie Grange, Teatheville Rendle, John Nowell, Toeenn Woldenhehner and others.
Vivar Ghinteh of Christ Seienist hosts an AVM Dyn IMCL event with services led by Avery Slay and a talk on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The dispensary opens daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church venue.
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