Turbulent city notices mix theatre sports and church events
Advertisements show Turkish baths and billiards nights at Clark's, concerts at Scholz's, railings for a horse and buggy raffle, and multiple church services. Notable items include the Burkhart murder trial, Henry G. Beckmann's trip to Laredo for business, and a large cattle sale in Starr county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Zilian’s. Inn
I. N. Baker
Mexico
Clark’s
Trinity M. E. Church
Jonas’ Garden
Burkhart
Two Brothers
Baptist
Forrests
Fest Garden
Henry G. Beckmann
Pitt & Meek
Cash
Dodson
Columbia
Texas
G. B. Boers
Paris
New York
la Bellerance
San Antonio
Cockrell and Savage
Starr County
Indian Territory
San Pedro Springs
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church
J. W. Williams
Pecos Street
Water Works Company
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Soledad St
W. B. Preston
Lone Star Brewery
J. H. Kampmann
Geo. H. Kalteyer
Otto Koehler
H. D. Kampmann
Crist
Second Baptist
J. Foliver
Rockdale
Scholz
Visitors in San Antonio Listed at Local Hotels
A long list of visitors from Pennsylvania Texas and beyond stays in city hotels including W S Palm W L Crawford Judge A P Tugwell C P Nunn A Hosmer Jr and W Adams at the St Leonard or Menger. Other guests include J W Wellington for Sharp Dohme and numerous travelers from Galveston Kentucky New York and New Orleans with plans ranging from business to lectures and summer trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A J. Dull
Pennsylvania
W.S. Palm
Wilson County
W.L. Crawford
Austin
St. Leonard
A. P. Tugwell
Eagle Pass
A. T. Maupin
Boerne Advance
C. P. Nunn
Boston
Menger
A. Hosmer, Jr
Newport
Ark
W. Adams
United States
T. P. Baylor
J. Griner
Uvalde
Dr. Breeding
Dalling Block
H.G. Williams
W.H
J. H. Burton
George W. Tutthill
St. Louis Paper Company
Maverick
P. O’reilley
New York
San Antonio
George Bartholomaei
Joker
New Mexico
Fred. R. Russell
Clifden
W. W. Grider
Bowling Green
I. W. Ensts
Nashville
Ienn
J. W. Tieman
L. A. Tieman
J. C. Tieman
T’. Labouisse
J. P. Labouisse
Dora Labouisse
C. C. Labouisse
New Orleans
John M. Born
I’. Campbell
Houston
H. Miller
Hubart
San Francisco
J. M. Cantrell
Beeville
R. E. Montgomery
Fort Worth
W.T. Hatchett
N. Y
Genius in clay by Abram Hangon in Lawrence Kansas
Lawrence Kansas May 5 a 17 year old colored boy Abram Hangon born in Leavenworth has learned to read and write and creates lifelike sculptures from red river clay without tools or models. He makes horses cattle and men from clay and sells small statues for 10 to 25 cents each earning a fair living and drawing attention to his artistic potential.
Popping the Question in the Eyes of a Lady Correspondent
A female correspondent offers cautious etiquette for proposing marriage. She warns against proposing to a woman who drove with another man recently or who has just rejected someone else. She advises watching reactions after refusals and notes engagement affects readiness. She downplays afternoon proposals and favors evening declarations.
Turner Society seeks singers for evening meeting at Hall
All members who want to organize a singing section are asked to meet tonight at 8 50 at Turner Hall. Car Bsex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Society
Turner Hall
Bsex
Hawthorn spring water arrives at J Rowse & Co
J Rowse & Co announces a car load of Hawthorn spring water from Saratoga New York praised for its mineral qualities. The firm also restocked departments with fine imported and domestic wines liquors and cigars and highlights low prices with special dealer and consumer inducements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
GUNS AND BROOMS EXHIBITION AT TURNER HALL
The Young Ladies Broom Brigade and the Belknap Rifles staged exhibition drills at Turner Hall last night before a large audience. Both groups displayed thorough military tactics with high praise for the women's precision. A silent drill by eight men led to much applause and the event closed with a late dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broom Brigade
Belknap Rifles
Turner Hall
Robbery Strikes Crescent News Superintendent
Mr. Wright superintendent of Crescent News was robbed of 60 dollars on a trip from El Paso to San Antonio. He discovered the loss in San Antonio after the thief likely struck between Spotford and this city while he slept. A suspect may be identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Crescent News Company
el Paso
San Antonio
Spotford
City beer gardens face entry fees for entertainments
Several beer gardens in the city charge a fee for entry to hear entertainments. The piece urges proper authorities to verify whether these venues hold the required licenses.
Price and Penrose Set for 100 Bird Shooting Match
The champion Gwynne Price and Penrose who defeated Carver will shoot 100 birds each under English rules tomorrow afternoon at the San Pere baseball grounds. The prize is $500 and crowds are expected to pack the grounds to watch the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwynne Price
Penrose
Carver
San Pere Baseball Grounds
Local quarrels and fines pepper late 19th century court docket
Jesusa Morena and Francisca Cardenas faced charges for language used during a dispute over a neighbor’s husband with Jesusa fined after a verbal quarrel. Other sanctions include a $5 fine for Francisca’s confrontation, a $1 for a hackman, a $5 fine for a soap factory waste violation, and multiple dismissals amid unsettled street quarrels. Ex-Congressman Upson is noted in cases, with penalties and appeals filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesusa Morena
Francisca Cardenas
Jesusa
Francisca
Jack Lamar
Mr. Lachapelie
South Flores Street
San Pedro Creek
Grotham
John Miller
Kitty Miller
Frazer
William Chrysler
F. Yturbide
L. W. Earnest & Co
Upson
Max Hermann
A. Scholz
Salbury attacks policy at Hackney club opening
London reports the Marquis of Salisbury criticizing government policy at a Hackney Conservative club event. He claims £11,000,000 has been spent in Egypt and says Russia- frontier talks harmed England’s prestige with India. He urges firmer negotiation and frontier firmness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marquis of Salisbury
Hackney
Egypt
Russia
England
India
European and American city populations at century turn
The passage notes London led Europe with 865000 at the century start, while five European cities now exceed a million, the top two totaling about 7 million. In the United States the early century had no city above fourth class, New York around 60000, and the latest census lists 26 cities over that mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
London
America
New York
United States
Mosquito Menace in Alaska Impresses Traveler
A traveler reports Alaska mosquitoes on the Kenai river near Lake Skeloka rival all pests in persistence and size. The insects bite fiercely causing swelling and illness, while native smoke and oil offer limited relief for the expedition crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Uncle Sam
Kenai River
Lake Skeloka
Wide ranging local notes advertise goods and remedies
San Antonio shoppers see ads for Kay’s Kentucky Powders for poultry, Oraconto toothpaste at 50 cents, Kay’s Liniment, and a large Wolfson clothing sale with hundreds of dress fabrics and children’s carriages. Also listings for hardware seeds tools, garden equipment, and a stone house rental on Quinta Street. plus July Fourth reference and a local cure story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Streets
Sella Opera Sra
Kay
F. Kalteyer & Son
Texas
F. Kalteyer
L. Huth & Son
Market Street
San Antonio
D. Landreths & Son
Brinley
Planet, Jr
Harrison Bros. & Co
L. Wolfson
L. Wolfson’s
Wolfson’s
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the Daily Light
Jewett
Paul Wagner
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
Politzer & CO
S. W. Corner Military Plaza
O, Petitpain
West Houston St
Alex. L. Lucas
LVL Enginerg
Soledad Street
Pater
L. Garsa
L. Garza
Houston Street
Humberto de 8. Rossi
Galveston
W. J. Young
Beers
Mallory Line
Ntic Lines
West Commerce St
THE
Alamo Iron Works
New Works
Sunset Road
Commerce Street
Turner Singers
J. Rowse & Co
Belknap Rifle and Broom Brigade
Recorder's Court
Salisbury
Anson A. Maner
O'Connor & Sullivan
Bankers
J. M. Mathews
Kempa Ladies
Mahncke
Nicnorts & Co
F. Pasche
Pitt & Meek’s
Mahncke's Garden
Kempa Ladies’ Orchestra
Guo
Pearson
Jacob King
Ohio
Mishler
Quinta Street
Main Plaza
Bowen
Mylti
SOLON
Rouvant
L. Rouvant
AOR
Merchants and Mechanics Building and Loan Association
B. F. Johnson
Sgeere Street
Main Street
Fred Smith
Soledad and
Houston Streets
Herreford
J. T. Ellison
Southern Hotel
M. Halff & Bro
AN Antonio
North Flores Street
City
A. R. Harvey
Courthouse
Nola
VY. J. Dargan
Alamo Street
Uehlinger
Pavilion
Tyrolean Concert
Kaiser
Geo. R. Hines
Kampmann Building
TEX AB
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Sunset Railroad
Calcasieu Parish
SAN Antonio Lumber CO
Feisgate We Bei
TRXAS
G. B. Franks
ALAMO
Union Lawn
B. Frank's
Berrey
Littlepage
East Sidk
Mary Puiaza
Vienna
West Commerce Street
N. Wise
Azilian’s
Conner Commerce
Fw, McAllister & Bro
Alamo ST
Cor
Villita
San Antonio, Texas
Rosendale
Ghegury & Cos
China Hall
Elouston Street
Lee
Joe Bots
King
Ginas
Pte
Fey Bion
Eece
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