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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1898

Page

2

Unclaimed Packages At Pacific Express Office

A list of unclaimed parcels remains at the Pacific Express Co. office for the week ending day percent. Names include J. Blass Sam Leil Guy Gordon Mrs Lydie Diets Mrs A Davis A B Devine Wil Deason Rev S C Nye erett M Foster O D P Findley J Maid Lee Rucker Rontywin Behaumbers Steven Wil.

Prrcons Pacific Express Co J. Blass Sam Leil Guy Gordon Lydie Diets A- Davis A. B. Devine Wil Deason Rev S.C. Nyeerett M. Foster Findley J. Maid Lee Rucker Ronty”win Behaumbers Steven Wil

Seer Zink Dealer in Roofing Tin Listed in St. Mary's Street

A listing at 2277 St. Mary's Street identifies GEO WHITE as a dealer in roofing tin. The entry notes one year term and references related trade items.

St. Mary's Street

Duty of Every American Citizens in Time of War

A rhetorical call to unity and action during the Spanish American War. It urges Americans to meet peril with duty, defend democracy, and valorize government by the people, emphasizing preparedness, national resolve, and support for military effort against Spain. It contrasts maritime risk with national duty and warns against complacency.

Ims Elon United States Crisia Gould American Seamen Were Hurled Into Etarnity America Fpain Vieta Ialand Spaiteon Atlantic Spain Key West Gener Bice Tle Cuba Westgfudies Igland

The Pactification Of Cuba War Ethos In US Policy

The article defends the Spanish American War stance as humanitarian and moral. It asserts broad Anglo-Saxon world approval, cites president and congressional resolutions, and frames US aims as a crusade to expel Spanish forces from Cuba. It emphasizes no profit from acquisition and predicts victory through battlefield defeats or cutoffs of supplies.

Spain Europe Congress

Jupiter Occultation and Sky View in May Observed

In May evenings the Milky Way spans the sky described with star patterns from Cassiopeia to Virgo. Jupiter rises after sunset and will exhibit notable events including satellite eclipses on May 9 and 10, offering observers a striking telescopic display and celestial alignment.

Tyfarrett Rory Milky Way Cassioyeia Cassiopia Persaeus Aurign Sheenat Cross Lyta Great Dipper Cami Virgo Quadrangle Corvus Nery Scorpio Hettinger Aprawling Tarlon

May Skywatch: Planets, Moon, and Eclipses Highlight Night Views

Early May sky offers an eclipse and reappearance events with Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus visible at various evenings and mornings. The Moon grows toward full in early May while notable conjunctions and zodiac positions, including Venus near the Sun and Neptune near Taurus, lure telescopic observers across the region.

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Porti a te RIgour Riders and a Truste with sale notice

A garbled ad page mentions Portia te Rigour Riders led by B Renan and C Schafer, a Madrid manifesto calling followers to action, and a Trustee's Sale in Dexer County Texas. It outlines a deed of trust from 1893, default on interest and taxes, and a May 3 1898 sale of property in San Antonio at courthouse door to pay principal notes of 6000 and 2000 dollars with accruing interest and taxes.

Madrid Cruse America Carlos United States South America A. D C. H. Weilng Eugenia Wellng Dexer County Texas J. N. Brown Hevelnatler U.S Bexar County Houston Street City of San Ans ‘Tonto Jefferson Street George Bucklin Cotes Haa Nmremissea T. J. N. Brown A.D N. Brown

Belknap Rifles Captain McAdoo Fails Physical Exam

In Camp Mabry today Captain McAdoo of the Belknap Rifles and Captain Roberdeau of the Governors Guards were found physically unable to become soldiers. Both outfits likely break camp. Culberson comments indicate mustering will proceed for other officers. Troops and volunteers prepare for possible assignment as local reports note replacements and ably supported movements.

Rota Austin San Antonio McAdge Trobert B. Green Belknaps Cha. Baker Ibdlknaps Austin Tex Camp Mabry Kadoo Belknap Rifles Roberdeau Governors Guanls Aii Feturn

Spain's New Miele Rifle Shoots Faster Than Old Weapons

Reports describe a Spanish government firearm with a 276 inch caliber, knife bayonet, 39 grain shell, and 2,285 feet per second initial velocity. The weapon allegedly causes rapid fatality, high survivability for wounded, and fewer amputations, with Africa campaigns cited and British surgeon notes on its effects.

Amy Bureau of Iiformation Africa

Mestizoes Dominate Philippines in Rising Struggle for Freedom

The article argues that three thousand years of Spanish rule created a strong Mestizo middle class in Manila and across the Philippines. It notes heavy taxation and licenses burdening Mestizos, with Spaniards living well off the populace, while describing Manila’s limited infrastructure and a native armed force under Spanish control. The piece emphasizes unrest among Mestizos and the need for reform as a prelude to independence.

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