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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1899
Page
4
Short notice advertising business or resilience telephone service details with a price of five cents per day. Includes contact options via Southwestern Telegraph and Telegram Company and a department phone number 855 for particulars.
A twenty year old, Gilas Tolleson, used women’s clothes by day and hid in a secret one wall space at his mother’s residence for six months. Authorities uncovered the concealed bed and passage after neighbors vouched for his presence. Tolleson surrendered without resistance following the discovery of the hidden room.
A Sunday page report details a border chase where three men attempted to flee across the line from Brexia to Mexico. Guards hid and fired. two were captured as Diego Cruz and Woo Tok were seized, while a third escaped. The Mexican facilitator, long active in border smuggling, is jailed on warrants along with associates.
The silver bell and the silver service, funded by popular subscription, arrive in New Orleans for viewing by May 20. Mayor Flower will present them on behalf of the citizens, with a ceremony expected at the cruiser. Citizens’ names and generosity highlighted amid city events as officers and crew granted city freedoms.
David Hutchinson, a miner from Col- Site, I. T., visiting Port Worth, was brought to police headquarters after an alleged bout of violence. He reportedly asked for help claiming pursuers were after him. He struck his head against a wall several times, suffering sixteen wounds. he remains in a dying condition at the hospital.
Special to Sunday Light reports in Trouston Texas that at about three am a man named Claude Coward cut Anson Mailed in seven places. Sheriff Anderson inspected the scene and found evidence of a violent struggle. Coward escaped. The two men had been warm friends but argued over a trivial matter.
Nathan Brown of Houston filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Galveston with assets listed at 89,646.61 dollars. It is noted as the largest bankruptcy petition filed so far in Med 1 court.
Special to Sunday Light reports a stunning flower airplay at the State Svduguial fair. The show drew about fifty thousand attendees and was praised as gorgeous and a great success in every aspect.
Special to the Sunday Light reports federal aid to states for equipping their quotas in the late war. Estimates range up to 30 million, but officials say the total likely won’t exceed 16 million. Four million already paid, leaving four million in claims awaiting adjustment.
A detailed June 13 and 14 Waco convention program outlines discussions for Texas coastlines rivers harbors ship channels and inlets. Topics cover irrigation agriculture oil forestry resorts and Texas industry plus railroads coal and mineral interests and efforts to unite real estate dealers for state development.
A colored man named William Lee Pitt arrived at a Beaumont business center with smallpox pustules after traveling from Crowley Louisiana via Sabine Pass with a large group of negro workers. Local health officers quarantined him to prevent spread while tracing his route and contacts. Karnes County hosts a dance in Hobson celebrating a family birthday with cards dancing and evening refreshments.
A. C. Jennings aged over seventy was found guilty of second degree murder by a district court jury and sentenced to ten years in prison for killing his stepson Dave Wigsins near Ti Sertawn in the county. The report notes strong Irish potato farming in the area and a fine current crop yielding well. Also received is a note that Will Freeman, formerly of this city and now in a Havana military hospital, reports recovering from typhoid fever after joining the Seeley Ribe of Galveston and transferring to the Signal corps.
Dispatches describe Britain’s objection to American plans for arbitration on the Alaska boundary while the United States seeks a peaceful Pacific coast settlement. The British resist troop moves to patrol the boundary, favoring an agreed rapid resolution and avoiding force. A separate item notes ecclesiastical efforts to involve the Hague in settling the Philippines dispute with the United States, with Austria and France declining to intervene.
First Lieutenant F H Adbright of company G Ywentssfin infantry at Fort Sam Houston is promoted to captain. Artificer Clyde Ws Viste of company G Twenty first infantry moves to the post quartermaster’s department. Private John T Peterson enlists at the post for the Fourth cavalry and departs for San Francisco toward the Philippines. Sergeant Major Thomas R Callahan’s offices at Headquarters are cleaned. Captain Robert R Stevens, quartermaster, received telegram from the Sixth Infantry. Freight train ahead of the regiment reaches San Francisco. Jim Yost, formerly of the Eighteenth Infantry, noted football player in Mr. Chas Cresson’s team, now in the city. Crom Manta nm Hayer of the Eighteenth Infantry recently discharged in Manila arrives in the city and greets old friends. He came aboard the Grand and seeks work. LAWN MOWERS sharpened and repaired by FL Nagel, machinist, 42 Market street, telephone 918-6. Frey delivery. Settle.
Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant Colonel Marion P Mills Inspector General United States Volunteers removed from duty at army headquarters by order of the War Department after an inquiry. He is to be assigned to San Francisco for similar duties in California starting July 1 under General Shafter. The decision cites his failure to raise concerns about beet processing at Chickamauga, criticized by Major Daly.
The Wuresecenign office secretary Vance is posting receipts for subscriptions as members await word. The AU committee plans weekly payments and hopes subscribers will hasten payments. No site offers yet for fair grounds. old Pair or Jockey Club grounds are considered. Preference hinges on premierors terms and repair costs. Transportation for attendees and cattle machinery access weigh in. A site 15 miles away is debated as acceptable.
Raul Perke a young German arrested by San Antonio police on a Houston dispatch was brought in by Transfer Agent Davin and turned over to local authorities. He awaits a preliminary hearing before a justice of the peace, probable tomorrow. Perke is charged with breaking into Henry Segelke at 991 Washington Avenue April 27 and stealing a lady and a Herman’s gold watch among other valuables. Houston authorities say the case against him is strong and he may also be wanted in Galveston.
SAN MARCOS reports a Sunday school picnic split into four train sections. The final section lost a small boy near New Braunfels as the train descended an embankment. the boy, later found uninsured, was recovered by the second section. The group visited Chautauqua and the National fish hatcheries and returned tired. Pentecost or Whitsunday is celebrated in local churches with confirmations at St Mary’s Catholic Church.
A Texas dispatch reports Mia Jordan Moore, 45, died when her dress caught fire while she prepared soft pan northeast of Mexia. The incident occurred yesterday as flames enveloped her clothing, burning her to death.
A New York dispatch reports a looming controversy over disarming the Cuban insurgent army. President's explicit orders to General Brooke hardly allow variance, while Brooke's suggestion to hand over arms to local authorities shocks officials and prompts a possible reversal. Secretary Alger warns against such a course, arguing it risks dangerous concessions while occupation endures.
Dr Crowe calls for state wide organizing to back a Populist challenge to Democrats over a new constitution issue. He urges anti Johnston factions to back Barker and Donnelly to win the state in the next election, arguing a constitutional convention defeat would aid Populist aims and split the Democratic party.
San Jacinto Coalition cab held a meeting to appoint officers including President John Darragh First Vice President colonel J. Ly tor Second Vice President John Bo Mar and Third Vice President Finneir Re Smith. Meeting occurred April 20th.
A rough summary notes multiple theft cases including over $50, and a prison theft tied to W. M. McGraw. Ettie Crawford was taken to the City hospital from Fan Saba Street in critical condition from carbolic poisoning. Officer Porter filed another theft charge after noon for stealing two pairs of trousers.
Public spirited residents of Alamo plaza and nearby streets plan summer evening concerts in Alamo plaza. They seek to hire Car Beck's Military Land for one evening each week, likely Saturdays, to give workers access to two-part performances from 5:30 to 7:30 p m and 6 p m to 6:30 p m, with strong community support.
Special from Washington reports Dr Wyman of the Marine Hospital warns Yellow Fever in Vera Cruz is highly alarming. Twenty two deaths and fifty four official cases noted, with many more likely unreported. A strict daily guard cordon along the Texas border is maintained to prevent spread into the United States.
Federal building proceedings saw no definite disposals yesterday afternoon while a seizure auction is planned for Tuesday. Notable mentions include Rail Way mail service head Harvey Montgomery touring Corpus Christi and Beeville, and a list of visitors registering at the Adame hotel with many from Austin, Palestine, Houston, Los Angeles, and other cities, detailing names and towns.
A citizen suggestion calls for a state press bureau to promote the fall fair with broad newspaper engagement. Merchants and hotels urged to print fall dates and welcomes on stationery to attract visitors. At St John’s Episcopal mission, a sociable evening featured music and readings, aiding fellowship and fundraising efforts. An old fashioned cobweb party is planned in Ithaca soon.
A fragment from a local report describes electricians in the Herff building on Alea street uncovering a rat skeleton clutched to a live power wire after insulation wore away. The incident occurred during removal work for Watt & Clark occupancy.
Cars will leave from the Holock area at a.m. on Monday May 22 for a Riverside Park gathering hosted by St. John's Lutheran Church.
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