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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1896
Page
6
The Sunday Light notes the Razorbes opening in Austin tomorrow and questions local government. It laments sewer projects, water and ice rate rises, and a disputed contract with the sewer contractor. Mentions Col. W. T. Ellis’ return, Eluendorf’s mayoral influence, and a meeting of Houston delegates bound for Austin.
Citizens rail against contractor overrun and mismanaged sewer project funds. They demand accountability from mayor and aldermen, call for proper completion of sewers to relieve the river, and urge finishing key works. Public libraries plan to open Sundays at Mary’s Sleep? to noon.
John Wauters and family workers were away when a man entered their home on Nogalitas Street yesterday afternoon, rummaged through trash, stole $5 and a watch, and items from a chest. Deputy Sheriff George Belo and Deputy Constable Van Riper helped capture the suspect, Conley, who was jailed for burglary and theft. The case heads to grand jury Monday.
Counterfeiter A J Cawoa remains in custody facing charges of counterfeiting. He has been sentenced to five years in the Lesser Worth penitentiary. The article notes his nefarious vocation and references his alleged activities at Glidings.
West End Browns manager Steich has reorganized San Abtunto's club, ordering new uniforms in tan and arranging play with small-town clubs across the state for the coming season.
Auction at 124 Dallas Street corner Lexington on Thursday March 24 at 10 am features household furniture in oak and walnut including bedroom suits bookcase and mahogany wardrobe with mirror, dining room and kitchen furnishings, a family car and harness. Local auctioneer C. 8. Clavier conducts the sale.
Daniel Stevens, a well known local, arrived in San Antonio today with the general manager of the Monterey and Gulf railway. He is visiting former San Antonio acquaintances and plans to call at the Lider office.
A federal judge Mayey ordered interim measures in a case heard in Austin. Parties must be prepared for a possible trial in San Antonio. Judge Maxey issued action affecting Dairy Road and March deadlines. The document mentions 71 cases involving animals and a menagerie at San Pedro Springs.
Court docket lists receivership matters, guardian accounts, and minor estates approved. Suits filed include promissory note foreclosures and divorce actions. Real estate transfers note land exchanges and corner parcels as legal activity continues amid a 213000 estate case and a 9000 guardian appointment. A Leap Year Ball by Concordia and local social events wrap the social page.
The Venezuelan Commission aims for a settlement after receiving Britain’s blue book, with Judge Brewer arriving from Washington to consult. Promoters report progress on the Saengerfest events in San Antonio, including four concerts and numerous German society prize moments, featuring noted singers and local choirs.
A writer explains the kinatoscope as an instrument that reproduces events as instantaneous photographs, stretching footage to reveal movement. It contrasts with other scopes and notes its display at Mast Hanstan Street with improved kinatoscopes and attractions.
The Sunday Light reports perfect conditions in New Orleans with a large crowd for a busy racing program. The handicap produced a tight finish as Constantino won by a nose over Induk G, with Old Saugus third. Multiple races followed with close margins and various purses, while officers were elected for a local club and a stockholders meeting was announced for the Corpus Christi harbor project.
A rum origin story places Max Galdschuldt in the spotlight as a once local figure gaining wealth through ventures. He allegedly recruited Hyin Cola and warned newspaper men about a revolution, while rumors spread of a hair restorative product and plans involving theater elites and a mysterious Mrth Garain. Goldschunde is described as a prominent Cuban-influenced figure with a distinctive appearance.
Gulf Messenger editor Jamey Browden Sanford sponsors a men s rally at 41 pm. with the topic Drift or the future is in ours Admission is fee Junior gospel meeting at 1 pm will be addressed by Mr Yale Wicks All city boys up to 19 invited Several young men train for athletic contests at the event in April in preparation for the Stain convention in Evanene ton
The Peters investigation concluded after sworn testimony from Pane Jeonat Truateart W M Locka and HW XM Severance. The inquiry centered on unity of velox furnished and water resistance after Laing burst into the sewers. Bad brick reportedly affected work but engineers and contractors rejected blame. Robertson the Jelek manufacturer blamed illness of his superintendent for clay misstrata. Doters summarized charges as a clash between two city employees Gray and himself with the council to decide.
The Horar county bar association held a meeting to draft memorial resolutions for state official I B Simpson. The tribute praised his integrity, independence, and devotion to justice, noting his esteem by courts and colleagues, and expressed condolences to his family. The resolutions urge minutes entry and distribution to the faculty of the deceased.
Catholic notes outline Passion Week and Palm Sunday services at St Marys and St Worth, with Masses, processions, and confession. Rev Marcum, a missionary from Alaska, arrives to visit his dying sister. Father Kirch recovers from injuries from last month’s parish house fire. Confirmations by Bishop Harest set for St Louis on April 13.
A riot erupted outside the Bugi List church on Lavaca Street during a church festival last night. Special Officer Mc arrested a man and a woman after the melee outside the colored churchyard.
The article details chaos around San Antonio baseball efforts led by manager Brophey. Delays in player reports, travel problems, and transportation issues disrupt plans for weekend games against Chicago and Austin. A public contest chose the team name Brophey's Branchos, and improvements to Riverside Park, practice schedules, and uniform deliveries are noted amid fan excitement and logistical snags.
Amusements note bold claims for new touring shows at the Grand Opera House. It announces a Monday matinee and evening presentation of Yankees Doodle and Dizle by Taylor and Taylor, with Jack Crook and a strong male quartet, promising a spectacular New England style comedy night.
A letter from Ernest Radome of Chicago, brother of the late Wishart Gray Ransome, arrived yesterday to thank Captain McCormick for arranging a decent burial on the river avenue lot. The letter sought details about the estate and remaining parcels.
Fragmented OCR notes list attendees and speakers for a Republican convention tonight and Monday in Anata. Names include Diastay, Acyrntus Amiong, Ky ECan g, Me Ceowther, Homling, Ftee, Johieon, M. Lichner, Ba. Probnese, Jaume Py Nawcomd, Frank Roborty.
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