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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1898

Page

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Colonial Cuba and Philippines Data From 1890s Tables

The report outlines Cuba as divided into six provinces with Hay ana as capital, note on population, slavery abolition, education, and revenue for 1893-94. It also covers Puerto Rico and Philippines details on population, governance, debt, exports like sugar and tobacco, railways, imports, and cash values. It cites currency, trade, and mining activity, with figures for imports and exports and colonial administration structure. It presents general economic indicators and major towns across the Caribbean and Pacific colonies.

Cuba Hay- Ana Matanzas Santiago de Cuba Cienfuegos Puerto Pri Ministry of War Ministry of the Interior Fisland United States Mt Agony Spain United State Great Britain Cubatinto Gardena Rico Antilles Estier San Puerto Rico Ministry of Finance Pillipping Islands Pinuppine Islands Formosa Bornge Maluccas Luzon Mindasine Philippines Manilla Laoag Ling Danang Batangas Philippine Islands Cal Cebu Bates Hong Kong Saigon Singapore Australia Japan United Kingdom Amuy British India Manila Loilo USA

German insurer certified to operate in Texas in 1898

The Office of Commissioner of Agriculture and Insurance in Austin issues a certificate of authority for Mannheim Marine Insurance Company of Mantel Germany, valid 12 months from January 1, 1898, allowing business in Texas. Also noted is a Confederate memorial day notice from San Antonio on April 30, 1998, inviting Camp members and their families to attend ceremonies at the Belknap Rifles armory with plans for cemetery visits.

Office of Commissioner of Agriculture, Insurance, Statistics and History Austin Tex Mannheim Marine Insurance ‘Company Mantel Germany Texas Letevo Jefferson Johnson S. D. Scudder Ltd Sons of the Sout Albert Rianey Johnston No. 144 U. Cov San Antonio Belknap Rifles Albert Sidney Townston Barnard E. Bee Daughters of the Confederacy J. H. McLeary Albert ‘Sidney Johnston Thoo

Beeville SHeriff Organizes Horsemen for County Defense

Bed County Beeville April 39 Sheriff Dave Odem of San Patricio county forms a company of horsemen to guard the county against marauders during the Spanish war era. Local sentiment among intelligent Mexicans leans US side though some, the ignorant, differ. Mabel Peters back from Battle of Flowers in San Antonio visits Karnes City. Mr and Mrs A Smith of San Antonio guests of Mrs and J C Short at Lindell hotel. Rev Abs Mulkey to hold protracted Methodist meeting starting Friday for about a week. Colored population held a fish feast with a gathering from Victoria. Albert Owens jailed in Skidmore for alleged assault on his sister. Heston Bicromera female baseball club promised to play but did not appear. Public school teachers and trustees plan an excursion to Fort Lavaca for children next Wednesday May 4.

Beeville Dave Odem San Patricio County United States Mixé Mabel Petera San Antonio Karnes City A. Smith J. C. Short Lindell Hotel Abs Mulkey Methodist Victoria Albert Owens Skidmore Heston Bicomera Fort Lavaca

Dreamed of a grand Bowen's Central Garden hotel site

A long, rambling piece argues for San Antonio to build a first class hotel and describes Bowen's Island or Central Garden as a superb, secluded site near Commerce Street and the county courthouse. It extols cool summer breezes, hotel capacity, and proximity to streets and bridges, urging capital to develop the heart of the city for wealthy visitors.

San Antonio Commerce Street Dwyer Avenue County Court House Garden Street Min Bridge

Old Glory Waves To Third Ward School No 3

The Third ward school No. 3 unveiled a banner over its doorway at 2:40 PM Friday, gifted by Haas & Oppenheimer. Pupils sang the Star Spangled Banner and My Country, Tis of Thee, while the flag floated, a pledge to extend patriotism to all city school buildings.

Third Ward Jongs Flont Haas & Oppenweier Asythe Knepp

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