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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1900
Page
8
The Sunday Light laments neglect of the river channel near Towston Street Bridge with debris and soil buildup choking water flow. It warns of future flood anger from careless wealth owners and calls for attention to river restoration amid political blame and rising costs.
A joint meeting of city and county teachers convened at the Tish School building at 9:20 Saturday for the second day of the Texas county institute. Topics included English teaching, child study, and art in public schools with lectures by Profs. Pencork and Hallon and Dr. Ellis. The Summer Normal organizing committee, chaired by T. P. Huff, discussed opening dates amid school-board plans to close on June 1, with several teachers urging consideration of conditions.
The Hermann Sons celebrate ten years of the Texas Grand Lodge with delegates from across the state. A morning parade, brass band concert, and ball will highlight events, followed by city tours and entertainment for visiting German societies. Notables include National Grand President Jesus Selivette and National Secretary John Bandy.
A pair of masked men assaulted two young Mexican boys, aged under 12, near the Union Stock Yard southwest of the city yesterday afternoon. The boys, who carried $1.50, were beaten. police were alerted and mounted officers rushed to the scene. The attackers' race could not be determined.
Ward and Vokes present a lively Grand Opera House program featuring female vocalists famed for beauty and exquisite renditions of seasonal songs. Katie Putnam as Rossy shines, with a strong cast delivering memorable numbers and stage scenery enhancing the tease. The company is praised for dramatic energy and engaging performances, though some material risks veering vulgar. Show continues tonight and through the weekend with further attractions including “Moy is A Tasas Steer” on Thursday.
The issue lists Catholic events and meetings in Waco including anniversaries, Holy Week preparations, and planned fairs. It notes St Joseph's Society communion, St Anne's Society activities, Sacred Heart meeting, and a controversial Holy Week street fair. A retreat by Sisters of Charity is reported with vows and opportunities for plenary indulgence.
A local theater reports that an opera company from SthD Nia will perform a Woodward-Warvery comedy for one week. The troupe plans to present light operas and plans a labor-themed month slate.
Citizens including A Bedell Moore D T Adamsworth Thos L Conroy back a public library site shift. They plan a popular subscription to buy a more central property and form committees to present a site proposal to the city. Morning crowds gathered along San Pedro Avenue showed heavy rainfall soaking the area.
Kelffer returned Friday night with his Canis from D Hanish where Ehay attended the funeral of Foy Wipf father in law of Mr Kelffer. Deceased was 83 died in Texas of diabetes. He was a native of Monelaiva Mexico and had lived in San Antonio forty years. He leaves a wife. Funeral at San Fernando Cemetery with interment details to follow.
City Council to introduce an ordinance empowering the mayor to call a special election on 300000 worth street improvement bonds. A decision on Avenue G paving and whether to accept the street already paved will also be addressed after inspection.
An advert promises gendered relief through a French prescription labeled Tesnintinge Pil. It claims directions guarantee success or money back, with a price of 2.50. It mentions highest testimonials and asks readers to mail order pills to Attwinme, AT Guiliaume, Galventon.
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