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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1898

Page

6

Spain fears war as US inquiry report nears Congress

Spain reacts nervously to reports that the American board of inquiry into the Maine disaster will be sent to Congress. Madrid officials condemn the move as against diplomatic practice, while Spanish press denounces Washington and hints at a possible war between Spain and the United States. Spaniards pledge to fund a May 2 celebration of Madrid’s victory.

Congress New York The Sun Havana United States Madrid McKinley Board of Inquiry Maine Spain Vedicie Nabyleon Mossley American Board of Inquiry Alabe Hi Nish Lishe Herald Maing Austrria Europe Inerket Great Britain America Fouria Rome Brin Iai Z Iie Austria Washington McKinney Cuba Day Tiare Hws Torpeiro Hotilla Porto Ries Chia Vie Maine Els

A Mother's Awfel Crime and County Bond News

Special wire reports a mother from Bayou Goula accused after an infant rescue at a parish home and a woman detained. Separate item notes Prosperous County issuing 4,000 in courthouse bonds and 20 in bridge bonds with 54,000 of education and bridge bonds redeemed.

Prosperous County Dragos County

San Antonio Ladies Honor at Austin Society Week

San Antonio ladies led by Mrs. CG. C. Cobb Mrs. Chas Ogden Mrs. Camp Robards Mrs. R A Culberson and Miss Ollie Grave visited Austin for a week of society favors The highlight was a reception and Handle party given by Gov and Mrs Culberson at the executive mansion on Wednesday evening The party will depart for home tomorrow noon.

San Antonio Austin Tex CG. C. Cobb Mra Chas. Ogden Camp Robards R. A. Culberson Ollie Grave Gov. and Ars. Culberson Executive Mansion

Rail rate approved for pine lumber transport to Galveston

The railroad commission approves a seven cent per ten pounds rate for pine lumber moved in car loads from Trinity and Sabine branch points to Galveston. Effective March 26. Also notes Texas guard readiness within 48 hours if federal needs arise and updates on Sigsbee sailing and Gladstone health status.

Austin Tex I. & G. N. Railway Trinity and Sabine Missouri, Kensia and Texas Railway of Texas Galveston Adjutant General's Office Texas Volunteer Guard

Warners Report Signals US War Readiness Over Cuba

The article details Washington’s cautious stance on Cuba while outlining vast wartime preparations. It notes ships and torpedo boats acquired for U S use, heavy ammunition, artillery, and plans to fortify coasts. The Maine inquiry looms as a potential spark with diplomatic efforts ongoing to avoid or justify intervention.

Outrage and Cotton News From New Orleans to Branxbridge

A brutal lynching threat in Branxbridge Louisiana is reported with details of a husband and accomplices abusing and assaulting a woman and her infant before relatives. The piece notes arrests and community calls for severe punishment. Also New Orleans reports a drop in worldwide cotton supply and discusses the suffrage ordinance viewed as the convention’s first major action and potential constitutional challenges.

Branxbridge St. Martinsville New Orleans United States Supreme Court

West End Browns Tie With Bronchos in 13 Innings

In Dallas on March 20 the West End Browns battled the Bronchos to a 13 inning tie as Texas League action resumes. Houston and New Orleans also staged spring series with George Reed's Texas leaguers visiting New Orleans, while San Antonio prepared for a long season schedule and local clubs eyed player moves and uniforms for today’s games.

Houston New Orleans West End Browns Wronchos Dallas Texas Cincinnati Reds San Antonio Caila McClaskey Letargtso Strickett Menétee Breitenstein, Damnan Goar Vaughn George Reed Origans Hoon Am Henston Tein Ile Pelieans New Oras Austin Texas Site League Whiten Senators Dlaze San Jacinto Galveston Fort Worth Teague Ciue Toral Vie West Texas Military Academy San Pedro Park Mission Blues West End Goliad Street Blues, Jr Tombstones Seventh Ward Ed Hennecke Tony Levy Wille Hennecke Incinnatl George Paynter Mr. Welton Branchos Paynter Ikée Atoly Dery- Dees Houston Street Mlores Street oOelack T. E. Edwards Tal

Herman Sons Lodges Elect Officers for Coming Year

Herman Sons Fort Worth area lodges announce new officers in multiple chapters. Officer lists include presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and delegates to Grand Lodge with names such as David Menek, Charles Zoller, Ernest Shremmel, Henry Schyter, and others across Wenzel, Feledrich John, Welder, and Gédéd lodges. Delegates to Grand Lodge at Fort Worth named for each lodge. appointive officers to be named April 5.

Geder Herman Sons David Menek Charles Zoller Ernest Shremmel Henry Schyter Grand Lidge Fort Worth Johna Kief Dr. S. Ittere Otto Webe Charing Dietzlen Wenzel Lodge olMlecra G. W. Hush Henry Geller John Jehilling Herman Farris Anton Schimaciu Beata Uodee G. W. Huth Feledrich John Lodge Ny Geo. Spielwagen Jacob Wagner Richard Helle Henry Menger Kaba Gus. Froebel Chas, Bum Max Baetz Leilee Geo. Spieshagen

Community revival and church events advertised in local notices

The notice list invites men to use the yeadias room and library from 2 to Fy, and details boys and men's meetings led by J L Little, G G Stuart Simons, Amie Ose, and others. It lists multiple sermons, Sunday services, Bible study, and confirmation events across First Church of Christ, St John’s Episcopal, and Trinity M E with schedules through April 8.

Bible Vliwa J. L. Little Fisq Stuart Simons Amie Ose Waly Marshall Hicks M.S. Usem B.D. Aline A. Kelfer Socia S$ Orlock Fottaw Montana Street Blackberry Mesquite Wm. H. Vean D. K Diggs First Church of Christ (Scientlat Crackett St. John’s Episcopal Burnett Chevy Streets J. 8. Johnston Daughters of the King Chapter 318 Whlisg Workers’ Guild St. Paul's Epiaconal Government Hill A. L Johnston Wil

South Presa Street Needs City Grading

Citizens on South Presa Street urge aldermen to finish grading the unfinished segment to connect the central city with the county road near the Southwestern Insane Asylum. With $70,000 being spent on a new state building, residents request the city prioritize a proper Bowl street route to the county road.

South Presa South Presa Street Southwestern Insane Asylum

Fort Clark Abandoned Strengthens Fort Sam Houston Post

Fort Clark Texas is abandoned and San Antonio will become the nation's largest military post. About 350 to 400 troops move from Fort Clark to Fort Sam Houston boosting its population well above 4,000. Col Crenshine commands the Twenty third Infantry with units F, H, and L Cavalry and Lt Dupray serves as adjutant.

Fort Sam Houston United States Fort Clark Texas San Anstonio Bewonie United * States Twenty-third Infantry

Noteworthy Tarpon Catches Along Texas Coast Report

A San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway letter details numerous tarpon caught at Pass, led by a four to five foot first catch, a six foot two inch largest, with multiple fishermen named from Chicago Ohio England New York and Arkansas. The report notes tarpon abundance early this year, delaying other species and citing historical 1897 season totals and regional coastal fishing conditions.

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