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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1899

Page

8

Bronchos Clinch Victory As Ninth Inning Rally Delights Crowd

In San Pedro park the Bronchos beat the Senators 9 6 after an 8 6 ninth inning comeback. Austin led 6 4 in the ninth. Sticks Isaacs and Percy Coleman sparked the rally with key hits and errors. The game spurred a management shakeup as San Antonio reorganized, paid salaries, and prepared for a new start under fresh leadership. District Attorney Carlos Bee returned from Austin.

San Pedro Park Bronchos Senators San Antonio Austin Sticks Isaacs Percy Coleman Thope Coley Coleman Isaacs Weckbecker Gilligan Pete Reynolds Volz Barnes Richardson John Payne Gus Sherry Tootsey Earl Dermody Texas League Galveston Clark Bee Mullaney Tasacs Ms Schaezler Santleben Tin Gilin Cavaagh Cummi Brady Richardso Herbert Sherry McCord Millette Oes Mullaney Cavanaugh Deak O Coleman

Two More Artesian Wells Progress Under Construction

Mr. James Brown, the pioneer artesian well borer, departs soon for Cline and Samuels stations on the Southern Pacific to supervise two artesian wells under construction. The Cline well is ten inches in diameter and has reached 110 feet. the Samuels well is just starting.

James Brown Cline Samuels Southern Pacific

Having a Picnic Expedition on Philippine Rivers

Manila May 8 2 15 p m Army gunboats Lugana de Bay and Cavadonga under Captain Grant ran up San Fernando river toward Guagua to base supplies for northern campaign. Rebels entrenched at Sosman and Guagua. Boats shelled fronts driving occupants out landing parties captured Senor Sosman a Spanish captain in uniform and a native officer. Guagua found burning natives evacuating. at Sosman they seized Filipino flags arms and band instruments. Expedition likely to return up San Fernando river aided by new light draft Spanish steamers.

Philippine Manila Lugana de Bay Cavadonga Grant San Fernando River Guagua McArthur Sosman Senor Sosman

Birthday Celebration at Callaghan Avenue Home

Mr. G. R. Spielhagen celebrated his birthday anniversary last Saturday night at his home on Callaghan Avenue with a large party of friends. A fine supper was served at 11 o'clock and all departed wishing him many happy returns of the day.

Park curb work at Teich Park on Goliad Street

Street crews last week installed curbing around the Teich Park sidewalk on Goliad Street and laid white dirt for the path. The park itself needs attention as weeds are growing tall in the area.

Scott Teich Park Goliad Street

Chosen Friends Picnic on Aransas Pass Railway a Success

The Chosen Friends outing at Rue's grove on the Aransas Pass drew about 400 aboard the morning train at 9 and 600 on the 2 PM run. A brass band played for dancing. Eli Green's cake walkers and horse racing entertained. One fainting incident noted. rainfall was light and no major damage occurred. Passengers included David Sanders, Doc, Louis Baldesarelli, and other volunteers ensuring a good time.

Aransas Pass Chosen Friends Rue's Grove Eli Green David Sanders Louis Baldesarelli Evryone

Austin 18 Day Sparks Legislative Visit and Dry Law Notes

A large contingent of legislators and many traveling salesmen arrived in our city at noon to enjoy the open hospitality. The town remained dry as the Sunday law is enforced and all saloons are closed. The Belknap Rifle club plans an important meeting this evening at their club rooms.

Austin The Belknap Rifle Club

Baggage in Advance for Sixth Infantry Departure

Sixth Infantry plans to ship heavy baggage and a company of men ahead on a freight train next Sunday the 15th so the gear can be loaded onto the transport by the regiment’s arrival in San Francisco. Major Bullis pays the unit today, with a hospital corps detachment and other personnel to follow to the Philippines. Captain Stevens prepares ambulances and surveys for possible transfer to San Francisco.

Stevens BE. R. Kelley San Francisco Frisco Cleveland Ohio Kelley John L. Bullis Sixth Infantry Hospital Corps Philippines Galveston

Gash on East Street Leaves Boy Unconscious

A colored boy was found unconscious on East street last night with a large head wound. He was treated by a doctor, regained consciousness, and gave the name Daniels but could not identify his attacker or the weapon used. He was sent home.

East Street Daniels

Riverside Park Enjoys Warm Afternoon With Prof Beck

Large crowds visited Riverside Park yesterday afternoon to enjoy the cool shady retreats and listen to Prof. Carl Beck and his band. A pavilion dance at night, run by Emil Flat and William Lempke, drew a large attendance as streetcar service operated smoothly and crowd control proved easy.

Riverside Park Carl Beck Emil Flat Wm. Lempke

Prize Bowling Results From Missions Club Contest

The Mission Bowling club held a semi annual prize bowling contest at Mission Garden yesterday with a large post event dinner. Emil A. Kuehn won first with 72 pins, followed by Charles Bauderer second with 69, L. H. Tubbs third with 67, J. B. Vinek fourth with 66, and Gus Niggli fifth with 66.

Mission Bowling Club Mission Mission Garden J. B. Vinek Gus Niggli Louis H. Schmidt Louis Heuermann Edward Biesembach Frank G. Huntress Casper Ringlestein Edward Stevens Herman Heiligmann Thomas H. Abbott F. H. Alling William Basse Thomas F. Shields

St Josephs School Picnic At Riverside Park

About 125 St Josephs school children are spending the day at Riverside park under teacher supervision. They were taken this morning at 9 o clock on a special Edison car with one motor carriage and two trailers to enjoy games and romping in the shade trees.

St. Joseph’s Edison

Street Car Sprinkler Cleans City Tracks

The city leased street car sprinkler was deployed on San Antonio Street Railway lines this morning. It will sprinkle all streets along the company's routes including Post, South Flores, South Alamo, East and West Commerce streets to keep the tracks clear.

San Antonio

Missionary Convocation At St Mark's Closes in City

The Episcopal diocese annual convocation ended with services at St Mark's church led by Bishop Johnston. The congregation subscribed $1700 for church maintenance in the coming year.

Episcopal Diocese St. Mark’s Church Johnston

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