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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1899
Page
6
The notice indicates contest advertisements are to be found in an adjacent column, guiding readers to look for details elsewhere in the page. The fragment confirms placement but lacks full specifics about the contests, dates, or participating entities.
A Shanghai World cable quotes Admiral Dewey expressing astonishment at New York’s lavish preparations for his home voyage. He says he will give his men recuperation as they come home, plans a leisurely voyage with calls at several ports, and notes the crew has had over a year with little recreation in Mania Bay.
A newly formed trust has collapsed as the Southern Banana Exchange dissolves. Boston capitalists organized a group absorbing banana importers from Galveston Mobile and New Orleans. Two firms owned thirteen steamers between there and Central America, with about a million dollars in purchases half cash. The Blackfin Steamship Company withdrew from the trust, marking chapter one of the dissolution and the second chapter saw the remaining members announce the organization would end after the first of the month.
The Sunday Light reports a promotional race plan with travel tickets via the International and Great Northern and Fort Worth and Denver lines to Boulder Colorado. It lists contenders including Miss Arie M. Clatborne Miss Laure Musse Miss Mary Burke and others inviting all to vote while noting a “Dark Horse” entry goes to the pen. Also covered are a seven year sentence for Bud Truitt Agel, a possible Magnolia Brewery strike, a sleepwalking incident in Beaumont, a rainy day at an international conference, and a note about President Mexiney sending a representative to Castellar’s funeral.
Paris May 27 Special to Sunday Light President Lealist and Mrs Harrison, former president of the United States, will attend a parliamentary dinner next Monday. The Waive May 27 United States Ambassador White said a proposal for permanent arbitration will be brought forth next week with a majority in the committee favoring arbitration.
Worth Duncan a cotton merchant filed a bankruptcy petition in the Federal court. His brother Duroga of Detroit also filed a petition. Debts total about 10,000 with several regional banks named in unsecured claims. Esler, a dealer in Deitaon, also filed bankruptcy with debts around 2,000 involving wholesale houses in St Louis and other cities. Gravesend track reports a May 7 race with Banaster winning by five lengths over Lanky Rob and Tillgrane in a fast 2 00 ⅘ time, Maher rode the winner.
In Tallahassee on May 27 the Florida Legislature debated the treatment of convicts after a joint committee visited state camps. Calls for reform and a reorganization of the convict system emerged as legislators remain split, with lessees seeking a hearing amid anticipated sensational developments.
Washington May 27 A new post office building project in Daau Texas attracted twenty seven bidders after delays. Bids ranged from 2000 to 420000, with citizens submitting proposals as plans were opened.
Washington officials declare only unconditional surrender will admit rebel leaders back to peace talks in the Philippines. The note to Aguinaldo's headquarters warns rebels to end defiance or face continued hostilities as authorities mull sending more troops. The Twenty-fourth Infantry and other regiments are proposed for Philippine service.
Wainflotd state agent of the American Tobacco company faced a three day sentence and a fines for contempt of court tied to an injunction restraining actions against Mrs Morris. The mandate came from the Court of Criminal Appeals as part of a notable local matter.
Tolley was the last day of the Presbyterian general assembly in Minneapolis Minnesota as reported by Special to Sunday Light.
Special to the Sunday Light from Washington May 27 notes the United States pressed in Bluefields and Pears cases easing. Nicaragua relieves General Yorres in Bluefields, pledging no extra duties on merchants. Honduras seeks arbitration with Guatemala urging US restraint, while US officials warn against continued persecution of American citizens. The Vixen will be ordered north after the Detroit returns, to safeguard interests in the department.
May 22 The regular session of the 20th Legislature ended with lawmakers closing the chamber at noon after a four month session. The governor complimented the body for responsible work and urged enforcement of a new rebate law. The House adjourned while singing, with a formal close by Speaker Sherrill. The third House, led by Judges Frost and Pree man, also adjourned after reconciling records.
Galveston defeats Austin 4 to 2 in the ninth as an error seals the upset. Final score 4 to 2 with McCord and Grim for Austin and Davis and Loman for Galveston.
Governor Say ers vetoed numerous appropriations in the general appropriation bill after a noon session, striking items across departments. He cut funds for a private secretary’s annual salary, clerical positions, typewriters, office repairs, tax refunds, and electrified alarm systems, among others, and rejected several salaries at lunatic asylum, insane asylum, quarantine, and other state facilities, while approving the rest of the bill.
Special to Sunday Zone Dallas Texas May 27 reporting a fatal shooting at a Swiss Avenue residence where Tough Smith and Tom Turner disputed a winner in a track event. Turner allegedly fired two 82 caliber pistols, killing Tough instantly. Turner eluded capture. Also notes a petition to the governor for a food inspector and bicycle race signups on a 12 mile course, plus a street grading dispute on South Flores Street over San Pedro creek requiring private property access and a central street car bridge.
During the past week county warrants were issued to several individuals for expenses including feeding prisoners court and incidental costs 3604.90 to John B Campbell. bridge work 523.00 to Fred Hildebrandt. county judge in 62 criminal cases 186 to Peter Jonas. seven days per diem in May 21 to J B Trainer. repair work on county jail 38 to H C Gafford. 19 days per diem 4 to Peter Jonas. meals for jurors and boards 60.25 to John P Campbell. road work Cunningham Brahan 49.50 to Henry Pfall. petty cash 2.60 to Peter Jonas. removing debris 2 to Ty Ne Conaway.
A fragmented Manila dispatch reports on Gilnese funerary rites and deaths in San Antonio, noting military messengers and regimental movements. It mentions First Sergeant John Starcke and Alexander returning from the States, plus details of camp life, trench wear, and shortages. A letter describes funerary paper symbols and a graveyard scene in a besieged island, with references to the Twenty-third Infantry and future Molylos movements.
The San Antonio council of the Ne one association held a large gathering with toasts, recitations, music, and improvised entertainment. President Cushman and Secretary Gambs presided as Roy Cushman monitored the floor. talks included Steam Pumps vs Electric and other topics. Olenath of Waters-Pierce provided refreshments, earning thanks.
Mr Ollo Delsite marked his twenty fifth birthday with a Saturday night party at his Heys street home. A table laden with edible amber beverages wine ice and cake was shared by guests who danced into the early morning. Attending were Mrs Abel Mr and Mrs A Altmann Mr Gillan Mrs Kitchings Mr and Mrs Deitsite Florence Holly Rosip Holly Pauline Gillam Willie Rafoth W L Gossler Gus Magadleu Jean Dietrich Monet Knox and others.
Charles Marchal known city resident. He resided here a year, worked at the foundry, and was not married. His death was reported by friends yesterday, the tragedy shocking the community.
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