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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1899

Page

8

Shifting Georgia Visit Upsets Belmont Plan

SPHAKHA RHED IN GEORGIA. Arrived at Jekyl Island unexpectedly with daughter, as guests of John G. Moore of New York. The speaker denied political significance of the trip and claimed ignorance of any party leader conference. President McKiller Hobart and Hanna expected Monday nearby, fueling speculation.

Jekyl Island Bronkwick Specker B. Read Brunswick Oniy Ht John G.moore New York Maine Mms Nail Cornelius Buss

Grain Growers' Meet Opens with 1000 Visitors Expected

Special to the Sunday Light Fargo March 18. Latest estimates show the Grain Growers convention opening Tuesday for a three day session expected to attract more than 1 000 visitors. Primary aim is to improve wheat seed quality for the saciog states. Other questions of paramount importance to wheat growers will be discussed. Delegates are expected from all wheat growing areas from Winnipeg to Sioux Falls.

Fargo N. D Mare Contvention Suesday Winnipeg Os Fdr

Candler Blames Negligent Volunteers For Troubles

Governor Candler of Georgia denounces outrages blamed on negro soldiers. He cites mob violence in Tampa Palmetto and Macon, claims regiments caused race friction, and defends the Georgia negro against inherent viciousness while condemning Spanish American War troops for misbehavior. He asserts disciplined soldiers earned the flag’s respect.

Atlanta Candler Georgia Palmetto Southern States Tampa Macon Anosihor United States Chickamauga Little North Candler Calt Spain San Juan Hil

Unclaimed Express Packages Listed At Pacific Express

A Pacific Express notice lists 1895 unclaimed packages for the week ending March 18. Among the names appear Mrs Z Aultwright Estelle Beams Mrs B Buford J B Batter & Bros Jesus Chason G H Caunier Jeen Durst W H Ernst Chas Gillespie W H Gillett J HW Guerin W J Gambler The Hesper Wm Toe Men G T Mallingsworth J Trettwig F HW Lawrence Cris Meyer Geo BP Paula Quasso & Co Mrs Tony Roth Merc L Robos O F Ronnitree Ahielia Jacob Stevssiy R Vollrath N Wilson Mire E D Wolfe J Wilson Tf Wilson 3 We Wright J J Williams J Tf White Mrs R M Her Thomason Implement Co 1 P Thornton.

First Texas Veterans Protest Mustering Out In Texas

Indignant First Texas veterans protest plans to muster them out in Texas after rumors of their return. They vow not to spend in cities enforcing the move and plan boycotts of merchants connected to the transfer. Telegrams have been sent to officials and congressmen amid unrest.

Buena Vista Culkt Texas Agnli al Yoycott Texag Fs

Partisan Affair Spuviad to the Sunday Edlghat

Williai J. Beran arrives in Chat tandogn Monday to head the Gomgeraite club banquet. The event features Democratic figures including Gov ernor AfeMMlau ex-Governor Lurney and Congressman John A. Moon, with Bryan to respond on “The Money of the Constitution” and other topics.

Tie Fonat Democratic Party and Reform Lurney John A. Moon Democrat Party

Brooklyn Woman to Die in Electric Chair at Sing Sing

Martha Place of Brooklyn, the first woman sentenced to be executed in the electric chair, nears execution after multiple delays. Governor Roosevelt declined to intervene as appeals failed. Place killed her stepdaughter Ida Place by acid and smothered her with bedclothes, then attacked her husband with an ax.

Martha Place Sing Sing N.Y Martha Plies Brooklyn Tda Felminty Sage Court of Appeals Roosevelt Likewse Placea Inncock Street Ida, Place Place Kings County Court Sagor Afra Roosevelt

Change for Poor Men in Takeviaw and Grandview Additions

Real estate listing items show four Rie lots in Takeviaw valued at about a million pounds, two large Grandview and AlHon parcels at £2, plus two big lots in Long Lake addition at $1. Additional fragments mention a Good piece to buy and names such as T. HAMBLETON.

Takeviaw Mllion Grandview An- AlHon Long Lake Addition INO

Military Athletics tournament opener to feature Roosevelt and Wheeler

Governor Roosevelt General Wheeler and many other generals will attend the opening of the Military Athletics tournament at Madison Square Garden. The event runs all week with naval night on Wednesday and a program designed to boost athletic abilities in the Army and volunteers. Proceeds go to gymnasiums in army posts nationwide.

Speelx New York Roosevelt Wheeler Madison Square Cuba Paulo Rico Triay Service Rear Admirt PA Vermont Wort Point Fort Tita Aten Military League U Hauf Navy

Port Arthur Canal opening will feature business delegation

Des Moines Ind March 18 At the opening of the Port Arthur ship canal Town will send a delegation of over a hundred prominent business men who plan to leave tomorrow evening on a special train The party will be headed by Governor Shaw who has accepted an invitation to deliver an address at the opening exercises.

Des Moines Port Aiibne Ship Canal Shaw

Filipino Revolt Aims for Stable Government in Negros

Native leaders on Negros Island express willingness to accept a strong, orderly regime under Luzon and Aguinaldo as the revolt seeks a lasting government. The movement signals readiness to move toward centralized authority and reduce ongoing disorder.

Negotiations Uprising on Negros Island Report

Trollo via Atanti reports a committee led by Colonel Smith drafting a constitution aligning with heads of government while excluding certain services. Senor Uncgon may retire, Tuan Avane Fa could become president. native troops to form gendarmerie with fixed wages. British contact on Plover plans cross-line talks to curb rebels. Otis to press Tazon for peace as Vizcayan islands remain quiet.

Prlvate Ife Tuan Avanefa Col. Smith Mel Tet Gen. Otis Tazon Aguinaldo Coganta Leyte Vizcayan

PAYMONT OF THE CUBANS ARRIVES IN HAVANA

A transport fund of seven million dollars arrives in Havana to be distributed among Cuban soldiers under the supervision of Major General Brooke. About 80,600 claimants are expected. payments set at up to one hundred dollars per person, with eligibility tied to service in the Cuban army before the peace protocol.

Washington DD. OG Bence Witl Havana United States Booke Iriz Osteera Santiago

Local Bill Day at Austin Echoes House Quorum Row

Austin March 18 The House committee on Federal relations faced a quorum dispute as Speaker Sherrit and Rep Decker clashed over a call of the House to keep members present. The session saw protests, door stoppages, and amendments to local bills including Dallas charter, Waco charter, Sherman charter, and Nacogdoches county improvements with a $100,000 appropriation for Spanish war troops.

Austin Tex Hauge Priday Sterrt Decker Garver Senate Tim Caerner Hinself Garner Henderson Wade Eal Eall Batley Sherrit Wr. Decker Inter Dallas Enll Han Ant Aiden Mel Camy Talins McKeny Therd Krom Prince Railey Nuance Oendlerson Agate Hta Uestler Air Princes Bailey Mgr Flenderson Og Kes Waco Sherman Hill Nacogdoches County ADI

Death at the Races in New Orleans Ends in Tragedy

Special to the Sunday Light reports a fatal incident at a New Orleans track where Mrs. Ernestine Phillips collapsed near the grandstand after the third race. Despite efforts by her husband and police, she died within minutes. Initial motives suggested include fainting spells. later rumors about winnings were denied by all involved. The crowd dispersed as officials moved the body and prepared the sixth race. The death appears not linked to the racing results.

New Orleans Mondlennl Mira Ernestine Phillips Stone Mrs. Phillips Qenrera Ron Phillips Lorne Horace Aire Philps

London fans to Lincoln for spring racing season opener

London sportsmen and enthusiasts prepare to travel to Lincoln tomorrow for the spring-sports racing opening. The Me Llacohishire handicap is among the events, with Sloan’s Essex entry list expected on the card as a feature of the meet.

Sloan Speelak Suilis London Lincoln Tockey

Spain's Big Check on Peace Treaty Ratification

Special to the Sunday Vig Washington March 18 details the ratification of the peace treaty between the United States and Spain. M Cambonay French ambassador will handle the exchange in Washington and Spain aims to settle funds and diplomacy quickly. Possible early ratification and immediate payment of 20 million dollars are discussed, with Duke De Arcos named as a potential minister to Washington.

Washington el- Holat Xesent Spain Secaetary M. Cambou Thak Tematay United Seites M. Cambany Newas Wations Capielly Rench Httle M. Camban Emmy Ratidientiong United States Venne Wien Atia Nut Camibon State Department Ot Fsett Duke de Arcos Ttls Oftelais Philippines

Meningitis Strikes North Texas Family and Town

In Yarla Texas a week ago farmer W. G. Cross and two of his children fell ill with pleurisy and fever, followed by his wife and another child. One child died, the wife and others near death. A nurse from Paris contracted illness while tending the sick. Nearby Chicton reports twenty-two recent deaths from meningitis, with many cases sudden and due to congestion.

Yarla Tex W. G. Cross Paris Picumoula Parta Liéen Grenty

El Paso Canal Aims to Straighten Rio Grande Reach

Plan to cut a canal on Mexican soil to straighten river bends at the Horse Shoe Demi of the Rio Grande. Work to begin Monday with a projected cost of 35 000 paid by El Paso city and county. Officials claim the project will reduce overflow risk for El Paso and Juarez.

EL Paso Rio Grande Juares el Passo

Rangers Ordered to Lantdo by Governor Sayers

Aust Texas March 18 Governor Sayers ordered Gapinia Rogers of the Texas Rangers stationed at Cotuila to proceed at once to Taredo to aid in giving police support to State Health Officer Blunt in handling the smallpox situation. The Rangers were sent at the request of Dr Blunt.

Aust Tex Tull Sayers Gapinia Rogers Texas Rangers Cotuila Taredo Blunt Tangere Oura

Costume Ball At Turner Bath In Evening Event

A masquerade style costume party occurred at Turner bath in the evening with a lively, well attended crowd. Guests wore varied attire, no masks, and there was cheering. Ice cream and cake were served as dancing continued into the early hours.

Turner Bath Sylic

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