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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1896

Page

8

Jilted Woman Slugged Suitor In Othello Incident

A scene during Othello drew a dramatic confrontation as Georgia Kimball of St Louis rushed a box and flogged Louis Lindsley after claiming he was her former lover. She produced letters showing prior affection and demand to end their engagement. The curtain fell before any legal action was taken.

Louis James Guy Lindsley Georgia Kimball St. Louis Lindsley Wiescom Bo

Beef trust inquiry saddles railroads in Chicago

Special wire from Chicago reports a federal grand jury convening Monday to probe the beef trust and interstate commerce violations by railroad men. Detectives aid the U S marshal to serve subpoenas as figures like Mr Foy are caught preparing to depart for Europe amid rumors substitutes work for Armour Swift Norris Flower Brothers and other packers at stockyards and offices citywide.

Chrcaco Ill Federal Grand Jury United States Marshal Hey Foy Europe Armour Swift, Norris Flower Brothers Rkproads Grand Jury Spears Oxutcaco Interstate Commerce Commission Sppest

Socialist labor congress to aid unemployed in Germany

Buchin May 2 The socialist labor association of Germany will hold a congress Monday to form a central body regulating systematic assistance to the unemployed. Nui Youx May 2 A six days running race begins Monday at the Aqueduct under the Queen's County Sockey club. Many fast horses entered for the meeting. Boston May 2 Mysterious Billy Smith booked to fight Kid McCoy twenty rounds for a prize at Woburn Monday night. Des Moines May 2 Monday night marks the fiftieth anniversary of the admission of laws into the union observed at public institutions. Des Col. May 2 Robert Campbell, former east Centre City mayor, impoverished by a fire at Cripple Creek, shot himself through the heart. his wife attempted suicide.

Dy Spwalel Steuay Lrair Buchin Socialiat Labor Association of Germany Nui Youx Aqueduct Queen's County Sockey Club Boston Billy ® Smith S'Kid McCoy Woburn Des Mores Saxpay Lacy Robert Campbell Centre City Cripple Creek

Didnt Save His Neck Murderer Sentenced to Death

Frank Marlin pleaded guilty and was condemned to death in Waterton Texas for the Crocker family murders. The case marks the last of the Crocker killings to reach trial in the county. An earlier family tragedy left father and brother dead in western county.

Waterton Tex Frank Marlin Ile Crocker Gots Alita Gentunca Jim Weatern

Denison Signs New Players For Local Team

Denison signs a new battery smout leider and shortatop whasro duo to join early next week. A separate item notes Edward Peterson, grocer, filing deed of trust naming E. Fr. Rogers as trustee for the Order of Railway Conductors with liabilities around 500. A regular meeting of the lodge is reported.

Denison Suspay Dextsox Tex Smoutleider and Shortatop Whasro Auaris Edward Peterson Truat E. Fr. Rogers

Public Library Receives Large Load of New Books Amid Losses

The Lomova Street library announces receipt of many new titles including Motley's History of the United Netherlands and Notes on Ungersoll by Lambert. New Orleans: Grace Klug's New Orleans the Place and the People joins a long list such as Dolly Madison and The Garden Behind the Moon. In Texas, Sandhay Robinson drowns on the Brazos after his horse falls, while Steve Carbish dies from a gun accident on a trestle near Dawson, as bystanders watch in shock.

The United Netherlands W. 8. Smith Ungersoll Lambert Lolova Strent Hobrary Pyelvet A. B. Balfour T. J. Hudson Dolly Madison Maud Wider Goodwin Matthew Arnold New Orleans Grace Klug Sister Henrietta Ernest Renan Lucian Anthony Hops E. Jc. Tompking B.S. van “Ile Mra. Walworth Owen Wister Woman of Honor H. E. Bunner Sylacark Dnnison Tex Steve Carbish Carbish Flis

Lynching Threat Looms After Tex Shooting Incident

In Bramont Texas on May 2 bondsman Jy Special Wirr to Buna Bondy, a colored man, shot Roxie Rawla for going to a Kirbyville picnic. A second shot missed. Bondy killed Constable Bilbo and D. P. Haynes, then fled near the goods with a posse pursuing and a lynching risk if captured.

Sespay Lhcet Bramont Tex Buna Bondy Roxie Rawla Kirby Vile Roan W. P. Bilbo Bilbao Bendy Bilbo

Attempted Outrage Reported in Bowie Texas

A brute tried to chloroform two young ladies in their Bowie home on May 2. The women slept with windows open and a screen, the intruder entered their room and attempted to chloroform them. One awakened and raised the alarm as neighbors arrived, but the man escaped. Police arrested two women on suspicion though no other suspect identified.

Laan Bowie Texas Fiathayay United States Fanrcaan Gallen

A Howe for Cleveland in New South Wales Policy

President Cleveland could find company in New South Wales where free trade is adopted and an income tax is imposed. The cable is silent on duck shooting but the outlook suggests a land where consumers pay no tax and only incomes under 973 are exempt from government contributions.

A Howe Cleveland White House New South Wales New South Welsh

May 2 Silver issue shocks McLennan County campaign

Waco May 2 A silver question withdrawal reshapes the county campaign as 3 W Taylor the present county attorney and former re election candidate quits. Sound money supporters fear a stampede while no strong organization forms yet. The county executive committee may see a weak primary as a party expression. Headquarters at 297 St Marys Street with bird and seed supply advertised nearby.

McLennan County Democrats Waco Tex W. Taylor Taylor

Perpetual vibration from New York electric plant

A noisy tremor story from New York’s Tyoutyy sixth street describes constant shakes blamed on an electric light plant opposite. Residents note furniture movement and a clubman’s experiment showing a glass vibrating on a window sill, illustrating the ongoing power and unsettled mood of the neighborhood.

New Seek Moss Chronte Caan Tyoutyy Sixth Street New York Jericho Jie

ELOPERS STOPPED ON WEST VIRGINIA ROAD

A would-be elopement ends when a pursuing father and town officials confront a couple riding away on horseback. The groom negotiates terms including board, preacher fees, and travel costs before returning toward town with his bride. The scene unfolds as a Washington Star reporter records the dialogue and standoff.

Bride Pather Virginnia Nettur Sid C. EB Warleigh Washington Star Lindy Auarry Sam Sam

No Taste for Flesh Slow the Study of Animal Life

A naturalist describes his shift toward vegetarian sensibilities after learning that birds and mammals think. He says he now views flesh as the sustenance of rational beings and imagines a future when vegetarianism could spread if humans could converse with animals and grasp their minds. He calls this a new frontier in natural history.

Adieu Legends Of Rock Lake Water Fear Among Indians

Legends from Rock Lake Washington tell of a fearsome water spirit believed by Northwest Indians to be a shade of ever young waters and to devour anyone who touches the lake. The belief is so strong that no local Indian would risk a drink swim or ride near its margin, preferring death to contact.

West Rock Lake Washington Indiana Wadfers

Dusky Bost and the New York Tribune Tale

A fragmented 19th century social vignette from the New York Tribune describes a Black man in Boston or Tennessee aiding a visiting woman with her sleeves. The scene conveys class and racial attitudes of the era in a terse, observational tone.

New York Tribune Philadelphia

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