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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1899

Page

4

Lost on errors as Buffalos edge Chus yesterday

The Sunday Light reports a rough game where the Buffaloes defeated the Chus despite many errors by both sides. San Antonio’s fielding miscues helped Hals ton stay in contention, but Buffaloes secured the win with timely hits and solid pitching to the finish. Umpire Jack Phelan struggled at calls as Percy Coleman was ruled out for baserunning infractions.

San Antonio Halston Buffaloes Branchos Holly Jack Phelan Percy Coleman Fiider Coleman Um-Pire Reynolds Stephene Douglas Clark Taryking Coleman Dutto Dawking Brownrles Wiich Tadge McDivitt Murray Staples Leicaester Prelay AleDivitt Dawkins Mullaney Pete Doustas Sheldon Ebaezier Nipper Hodge Dankins Brownrigg Markley Clarke Murray Hilt Rnott Aadllaney Tyne Puns Shellen Schuezler Tredge Stephens Schuezley Shelden Isaacs Weekbecker McDevitt Schaezier Hecht Boing Weekhecker Beauty Teft Sticke Isracs Sehacater Donelay Donelay: ‘Dawkins Brownlee

Ed Steves Wins Special Election by 665 Vote Margin

Yesterday's special election produced an easy victory for Ed Steves over four opponents, with a 665 vote plurality. The new tax collector is expected to take office by June 1, and a city council meeting may be called to formalize the result and align staff for tax collection.

Ed. Steves Paymar Eili- Zeng Steve Hang

Escaped Convicts Recaptured at San Antonio Jail

State Convict Contractor Davis recaptured two escapees from Bexar County Jail. One, a 2 month offender for forgery, was caught by Sheriff W J Morte of Karnes County after escaping a work train on the Aransas Pass railroad. The other, a man of color convicted at Austin, was arrested in San Manoa two weeks after his escape.

Bexar County Davis W. J. Morte Karnes County Aransas Pass Hegro Austin San Manoa

Deportation flight carries four Chinamen to San Francisco

Liebrecht, U. S. marshal for the Western district of Texas, left yesterday afternoon for San Francisco with four Chinamen ordered deported by Judge Maxey. He rushed to catch a boat sailing to China. Caral George is among those involved. Notes mention Prof. Cox and Rev. Bowen addressing gatherings later in the day.

Liebrecht Caral George U. S Texas San Francisco Maxey China

Returns fragment with voting totals and game play notes

The snippet records Gael votes with Steves majority 1030 and Reeves plurality 340. It also describes a late baseball innings sequence, highlighting hits by Coleman Mullaney and Murray, fielding errors, and the tying or winning run in the ninth. The chaos ends with the winning run scoring after a misplay.

Bleves Lirol Ars Las Ehiele Seca Skinner Gael Steves Rleves

Beethoven Maennerchor to close season with grand concert

The Beethoven Maennerchor plans a grand concert on June 2 featuring Prof. Horace Clark Mrs. Deaate Bell Andrews Prof. I. AM. Steinfeldt Miss Julia Seusinger Prof. B. Theil Prof. B. Steinfeldt and others. Tickets available at Gogean's Music store.

Beethoven Maennerchor Vis Horace Clark Deaate Bell Andrews I. AM. Steinfeldt Julia Seusinger B. Theil B. Steinfeldt Birs Risehe Miases C P. Bgettler Joe McAllister Ar. Garcia 13. Goldstein Hesse A. Piper PA. Piper Beethoven Mackercher Gogean's

Change in City Rail and Light Leadership

Mr Jenkins becomes local manager of the consolidated Siveat Railway and electric light system and will take charge on July 1. Mr Velas, the present manager and president, will move to New York to direct the company’s affairs.

Jenkins Consolidated Siveat Railway and Electric Light System Jung W. F. Velas New York

Hayseed Howling at Somimer's Alley Bowl Night

The Friday event drew many ladies and gentlemen. Paul Brotee won first prize a silver mounted Colt revolver and 1,000 cartridges donated by Fred Miller. Frank Gloeckner took second, Anton Glocker third. Mrs Henry Theiling won the judges pole.

Somimer’s Alley Paul Brotee Dook Fred Miller Waul Philippines Frank Gloeckne T Anton Glocker

City Marshal Recovers Stolen Delglan Shotgun

A Teautlnt double barreled Delglan imported shotgun, reported stolen, was identified by City Marshal Drose and traced to a boy who tried to sell it to Mr Meper slat. Fire officers arranged return of the gun to its rightful owner after confirming the theft occurred in Wacoverently and the weapon was brought to San Antonio.

Drose Sal

Jolly Set Invites Attendances At June Event

An invitation is issued to attend a gathering at a garden on June 10 by the Joly Seelatl club. The notice promises cordial reception and a unique invitation to all guests.

Jolly Set

Jolly Joby Beven Club Jelly Dance At Jolly Mission

A jovial notice invites friends to a jelly dance by the Joby Beven Social club at the Jolly Mission gardens on June 10, 1935. Theo Ariat will entertain. floor and reception committees named including Applewhite Rosmeyer Tigart Applenhieg Glavin Sefer.

Jolly Eelf and Jolly Company Joby Beven Jolly Mission Gardens Theo Ariat Applewhite Rosmeyer Tigart Tom Applenhieg Quer Carmittee G. A. Glavin P. Sefer

Marriage of John Valentine Jr and Mary Strasser

Mrs Kate Obert invites attendance at the marriage of her sister Mary Strasser to Arr John Valentine Jr on Tuesday evening June 20 1899 at 8 30 at 1022 North Florest Street San Antonio Tex. Invitations were mailed yesterday and the Light extends congratulations. Mr Valentine a pressman at Johnson Bros Ble Print shop and formerly with the Light. The bride is a popular young lady of the city.

John Valentine, Jr Mary Strasser Kate Obert North Florest Street San Antonio Texago Light Valentine Johnson Bros” Ble The

Rough on Ball Players They Must Pay Street Car Fare

Yesterday afternoon San Antonio and Houston baseball players on a street car returning from a bell game were charged fare by the conductor. They were unprepared and left the car to walk, a custom of passes to players being omitted. Players threaten to pay a penalty at season end if rides are charged to ball players.

San Antonio Houston Alao Ball Park

Attempt to rape d sacker Kuykendall daughter near Medina

Reports reach San Antonio of an attempted rape targeting the daughter of farmer Frank Kuykendall, in Earle Peatonice near Medina. Authorities, including Sheriff Caterbell, sent deputies W F Green and Ed Marly to investigate. incident occurred Friday at 10 o clock in a field.

Lings Frank Kuykendall Earle Peatonice Medina San Antonio Kuykendall Caterbell Dutles W. F. Green Ed Marly Stone Worl

Memorial Day Observance Plans by Grand Army Post

Memorial Day program for May 30 outlines parade from Fort Sam Houston to Alamo Plaza led by Grand Army Post of E. O. C. Ord, with Women’s Relief Corps No. 5 and children. Includes ceremonies at cemetery, a Gettysburg address, hymns, and grave decorations by Madam O'Connor's group. Public invited. transportation tickets available at post office. charged fare for others.

Grand Army John H. Bolton E. O. C. Ord Post GA. R Old Post Ielief Corps Old Woman’s Relief Corps No. 5 G.A. R Fort Sam Houston Alamo Plaza M. J. Keating HB. O. C A. R Regular Army and Navy Union Federal Building Iice Alanto W. A. Conner Lincotyn National Memorial Hyn Madam O'Connor John B. Hamilton Bolton Hollins Day Keating First United States Artillery VL. Spahn's Bakery East Commerce Street Alpie O'Connor Alamo Waza BR. Ball Navarro Ffouston Streete Ava Delia DB. Diehl Woman's Relief Corps John H.nolton Ord Nao

GROCERS CORDED IF YOU SEE US IN CITY UPDATE

Report surveys architects and builders active in the city. Plans under way include a five story brick residence for A S Gage and several commercial projects. The Reyes poison case details emerge with a hospital release tied to a whisky cause.

Arkansas Geome Smiall George R. Stumberg Seguin City Brewery Lospyo Street East End Lakeview Col Ike Pryor Reyes Actavlives Juan Reyes Minday

Military Party Heads to New Braunfels Flower Carnival

Lieutenant Jerome L Johnson and a detachment of the San Antonio Zouaves left this morning on the 4 40 train to take part in New Braunfels flower carnival festivities. Corporal Edwin W Goram Sergeant L Potter and Trumpeter W J Thornill also traveled with the unit. Jacoby Saper, a rep for The Heart Jean Clothing Co of St Louis, Missouri, is in town calling on customers and friends.

Jerome L. Johnson Edwin W. Goram L. Potter W. J. Thornill San Antonio Zouaves New Braunfels Leon Jacoby Saper Hreat-Jean Clothing Company St Louis

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