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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1898
Page
4
The text presents scattered opinions on politics, newspaper ethics, and Northern county figures, mentioning Spanish sympathizers, legislative figures, and public corruption themes. It references a Democratic county role, the Brown Stone warriors, and a Teddy expedition as social topics.
Market reports show higher fat cattle prices but scarce supplies with no sheep on hand. Over supply lingered, rain in the South and Southwest promises new grass and water. within thirty days cattle could be well supplied. Hog and horse movements noted, with receipts at Union Stock Yards and shipments to Camp Mabry and Cotulla. Commission men avoid poor cattle, while Texas stockmen and buyers move to price and source beef for government supplies.
Rail lines show mixed effects as some carriers cut staff while others, like the Southern Pacific, run at full tempo. Extra trains appear on boards alongside regulars, with coal and westbound movements continuing. Commercial Agent Fahey reports two vessels set to depart from San York for Texas this week on schedule.
Captain Joseph Schofield returns from the west with recruits for his troop. He has a letter from William Van Rosenberg Jr an AUS CIA attorney organizing a cavalry regiment and seeks ARMO cavalry to join. Schofield will present the proposal to his men for consideration.
In Forty fifth District court yesterday D Sullivan requested a restraining order against the City of San Antonio to prevent removal of a fence on his road fronting his property three miles northwest of Main Plaza for Amending Street. He claims damages up to 2590 dollars if the road work proceeds. The docket also lists cases including Woodward vs Mullaly on appeal from Justice Court and others involving tax matters, mortgage foreclosures, and appeals with motions overruled.
Bishop Forest of the Catholic diocese of San Antonio withdrew his official approbation of La Catallea, a Spanish newspaper in the city, which has become notorious for printing pronounced editorials in favor of Spain and against the United States on the war question.
Mexican citizens in San Antonio rally to show support for the United States amid World War I. A meeting at the Sociedad Benevolencia Mexicana hall will feature speakers including Antonio Morales, Foser Pablo and Cruz. A protest targets three Spanish papers Latigo El Colera and La Fe Catolica for anti American editorials.
Incident on South Flores last Thurnley afternoon leaves Henry Neal with a badly lacerated leg and a damaged milk cart after two Rough Riders riding near him collide with his vehicle. The riders flee toward Mission Road as Neal, aided by his son, pursues them through Flores and Ashcell streets. The chase ends with Young Neal's horse striking a barbed wire fence and Neal nearly losing a leg to the fence.
Gen Shafter formally assumes command of the Fifth Army Corps, consisting of regulars and volunteers, now stationed there.
Receipts from Kansas City and St Louis show cattle down while hogs and sheep shift. Texas cattle top at 4.50 with calves near 11, hogs opening Monday at 4.00 to 4.40, rising to 4.65 then easing by week end. Sheep gains noted with varying prices across regions.
A fragmentary report notes two heartless individuals picked up and brought to a South Flores street drugstore where wounds were treated. one person was removed after the incident and identified by name.
A San Antonio police report notes an alleged cruelty case involving a four year old adopted child kept in a back room. Parents claimed poverty and used a box as a playhouse. Investigation dropped after the child showed attachment to its guardians. Also: forty guilty pleas in local jails for palley and jottery with fines of ten dollars plus court costs totaling twenty five dollars and ten cents. There are 1050 indictments against policy writers and slot machine exhibitors. latest case batch scheduled for tomorrow.
A large counter held over 200 Wash Goods items including 10 inch Organdies Lawns Dimittes Figured Corded Lawns and yard wide Pereales now reduced for Monday’s sale at Wolff and Marx.
Local observers claim San Antonio hosts a clandestine Spanish Junta meeting daily from late night to early morning near Military Plaza. Seven to eight prominent Spanish sympathizers, all American citizens, allegedly attend after filing their citizenship papers. Authorities monitor possible mischief activities.
A sale notice announces crash skirts priced at $1.00 and 44 cents at Woltz and Marx's store, effective tomorrow with available stock likely limited.
Mike Mulligan, yardmaster for Southern Pacific, hunts a man who walked off with his coat hung on the same nail for years. The loss isn’t the coat but a cherished souvenir handkerchief and lodge pin attached to it. Crashed sale note at Wolff and Marx's promises $1.00 crash skirts tomorrow.
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