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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1897

Page

4

Bronchos' big win boosts Paris visit prospects

Special wire reports from Paris Dallas Fort Worth and nearby towns describe the Bronchos defeating Paris 9 to 1 in a shut-out despite a slow start. Houston takes a setback as the Defenders fall again on a North Texas tour. Austin Senators beat the Dennison Indians and climb to sixth place while Denison plays today with San Antonio Fort Worth Galveston also reporting.

Frankie Weikart Austin Senators Dennison Indians Senators Denison San Antonio Fort Worth Austin Dallas Houston Kentson Galveston Pari Paris Tex Texas Midlands Gilpatrick Stanley Isaacs Roland Panthers Sparks Hill Batterseg Godell Wolever Menefee Huston Hess Texas Port Worth Aid Denison

Denison Realigns Sherman Baseball Club

Denison Texas May 22 Denison Sherman club reorganized as an exclusive Denison team with Herratter to play under that banner instead of Declson Sherman. Sherman failed to meet half the required bonus with the total overdue beyond sixty days. Manager Weckbecker acted. patronage waned, just one game attended. No more games will be played there.

Denison Sherman Tex Denison- Sherman Herratter Declson Sherman Weckbecker

Wife Abats Husband On Houston Street Incident

A fragment from a Houston Street report notes an apparent domestic conflict near a Jewish neighborhood area. The readable text is incomplete, with missing names and specifics about the event and its aftermath.

German English school plan near Alamo street foreclosure sale

The German-English authority in Hermann city plans to buy property on Alamo Street opposite Beethoven Maennerchor hall for a German school. The bid hinges on foreclosure sale timing with backing from members, aiming to establish a permanent school for their children. A separate report notes Antonio Mendoza’s arrest for theft after a detective unit traced a stolen horse to a buyer, linking the animal to a claimant and matching descriptions.

Hermann Thin City Alamo Street Beethove Maennerchor Hall Reksonnomsur Hernmar Antonio Biendoza James McCloskay Tom Perez Perez Hanawag Mendoza

San Antonio Interstate Drill Meeting Adopts New Name

San Antonio drill group leaders and General Mabry met at the Business Ben's club to discuss July encampment plans. A vote approved inviting foreign companies to join a 2,000 strong volunteer guard and regular troops, forming the largest camp of instruction.

San Antonio M. D. Monserrete Aransas Pass Texas Volunteer Guard Arllery Mabry Homer Eads George F. Lupton W. H. Weiss Drill Association General Mabry San Antonis 5S. B. Weller Associated Press

Witnesses Return in Burleson County Case

Deputy Sheriff Herman Faust returns from Caldwell with Anna Boyd and Rose Townsend as attached witnesses. Boyd sought for theft case against Seal Jackson, five years in penitentiary. Townsend to appear before Burleson County grand jury. Also notes Vienna Greek royal family evacuation by Austrian cruiser Crown Prince Stephanie to Athens if needed. Charters filed include Citizens' Light and Power Co of Palestine Texas and Kerisaophian Literary Society of Baylor University no capital stock.

Herman Faust Caldwell Burleson County Anna Boyd Rose Townsend Algo Anna& Boyd Seal Jackson London Vienna Austria Stephanie Athens Sunday Light Austin Citizens’ Light and Power Company of Palestine Texas Kerisaophian Literary Society Baylor University of

Gold Medals Presented at Special Wire Event

Special wire reports that gold medals were presented during a notable ceremony. Officials and athletes attended, with emphasis on achievement and recognition. Details on participants and sponsoring organizations are limited in the brief text.

Governor Seeks Fee Bill to Curb State Expenditures

Austin May 22 Governor pushes Legislature to pass a comprehensive fee bill to reduce county and district officer costs. Senate and House resume after adjournment in extra session with limited quorum, planning to advance fiscal measures. Leaders expect multiple bills on the fee issue and aim to finish within the 30 day limit.

Governor seeks bill to stop state outflow of funds

The governor presses for a fee bill to curb treasury expenditures and hinder legic in the treasury fond. He aims to secure a fellow servant for the special session and appears dissatisfied with the regular session's actions. The commentary notes odd timing and prior legislative steps.

Legic Treasury

Greece rejects Indemnity to Turkey declare

Paris dispatch May 24 reports the Greek foreign minister states Greece will not pay indemnity to Turkey. In Washington May 2 advices from Matanzas Cuba note destitute Americans in Matanzas and Seguayte Grande with an estimated 450 reported.

Anedal Paris Greece Turkey Washington Matantes Cuba Seguay Te Grande

Barbers At War Over Cut Price Showdown

San Antonio barbers slash prices to ten or twenty five cents each with free suave offers and signs promising ready shaves. Shops cluster on Laredo and Houston streets as rivals press deep discounts while other areas retain higher rates. Madrid reaction notes U S pressure favorable to Premier Canovas and the liberal opposition.

San Antonio Laredo Street Commerce Dola- Tosa West Commerce Street Houston Street Phena Oanveen Hale

Confessed Plot Tells How Levee Guard Murdered In River

In New Orleans on May 22 a boyhood-levee guard Cyrus Grover confessed to aiding in the murder of Vincent Kahlman. He accused Harper, captain of guards, of firing the fatal shot. Grover says Harper dumped Kahlman’s body in the river and forced him to help tow it out. Evidence included the murdered man’s watch and cavalry items.

New Orleans Vincent Kahlman Honne Carre Levee Cyrus Grover Levee Guard Jan Harper Lightmen Kuhlman Grover Kubilman Kublfoam

Elopement Trio Sparks Plaquemine Scandal in Mono County

Monroe La May 22 A telegram from Plaquemine sheriff reports the arrest of a young man and woman aboard the Houston Central train. The pair, unnamed, refuse to disclose identities while claiming a long romance and past marriage to other partners. She says she left husband and two children and planned to move toward New York, with $3000 cash on hand and more in her husband’s care. The case centers on elopement, previous marriages, and possible jealous confrontation.

Monroe Plaquemine Lalla Wom Houston New York Palermo Italy Thiy America Alx

Right Method Adopted Cyclist Tax For City Roads

In New Orleans on May 22 an ordinance was introduced to tax bicycle riders for a nominal fee, with revenues dedicated to public improvements. The city attorney favors the measure, and it appears to have popular support.

New Orleans

Spitework Charged Over New Capitol Plan

Jackson Michigan May 22 The bill for a $700000 new state capitol does not assure Governor McLavritt He asks the Legislature to adjourn and let the measure lie until January The governor’s action has stirred turmoil as the Legislature stays in session to force a veto or support for the project Three commissioners named to supervise construction are anti McLaurin allies and the move sparks political tension with Stone appointed as commissioner by a joint legislative convention

Misgissteni Jackson Migs McLavritt Stone McLaurin Senate House of Representatives McLain

Georgetown car prize and tariff caucus news

Special wire reports from Georgetown Massachusetts describe a local prize for a buyer and a salaried prize bringer while Houston ties into the event. The piece then shifts to a broad Washington tariff caucus plan, detailing Republican strategy, Sen Aldrich timing, and Democratic opposition as the Senate debates schedules and amendments.

Georgetown Leake Cotton Byron Heard Houston Beberaily Heard Georgetownton

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