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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1899

Page

8

Dedication of Confederate Monument to Be Held in Travis Park

The Masons plan a Confederate monument cornerstone ceremony in Travis Park next Saturday afternoon. Judge John H. Reagan will address the crowd, with many Masons from Texas invited. Rail and town attendance are expected, aided by reduced railroad rates.

Alamo Lodse Lodze Travis Park Daughters of the Confederacy John H. Reagan Mlroads San Antono T O Thei Lodge Alamo Insurance Collowsy Grand Lodge of Texas A. I A. A W. 5 TP Walsh J. E. Webb Aenior J. A. Keller D. L. Snodgrass W.P. Lobbin C. Harn C. F. Sllger Srand Titer W. Stevenson Confederate ‘Veterans The Judge Hreagan

Mining Methods in Sweden and Early Electrical Transmission

A historical excerpt notes central Swedish mining as dominated by deep ravines and early open-cast workings with red overhead trams. Water-wheels powered pumping and hoisting decline as electrical transmission arrives. Ore is largely hand-picked at source with washing, cabling, screening, and magnetic separation used where needed, reflecting transitional mining techniques.

Sweden David A. Louly Dunae

For sale in San Antonio Babcock Standard Press

Advertises a Babcock Standard Press for newspaper and job work printing with contact. Mentions page rate and speed options. States cash offer and includes an unclear address with initials JORNSON and W2404tf care Daily Light.

TOR San Antonio Babcock Standard Press Howdy Jornson Care Daily Light

Machines and methods in Japan and beyond

A discussion on how industrial progress diverges between America and Europe with focus on machinery use. Japanese engineers often copy catalog descriptions then write exact specifications, leading to disputes over machine origin and quality. The piece notes tensions with publishers catalogs and calls for certificates from makers to verify compliance.

Ameries Europe Leyond America Atlantic Orcutt Phe Engineerings Japan England Seth Otter Catatogue

Journalism as a Profession lecture at Princeton

Talcott Williams of Philadelphia spoke to Princeton students on journalism as a profession. He ranked newspaper work seventh among professions in remuneration and noted its irregular hours and integration into a larger system. Yet he said it offers exceptional opportunity to influence society at critical moments.

Talcott Willams Pi Hadelphia Presa Princeton University Grey Oberlin” College Edward A. Steiner Essara Thelosia Lucy Stenn Mary. F. Kelles

Aquatic Duel Ends In Fierce River Encounter

Lewrenes C Doyle of Port Angeles recounts a brutal fight with a large freshwater beast on the Elwha River near an Indian fishing site. A spear clash, river struggle, and a 12 mile Indian trek for a gun culminate in the animal being wounded and head carried away, leaving Doyle exhausted but alive.

Lewrenes C. Doyle Port Angeles San Benaviseo Chronicle Olympia Elwha Doyle Atarta Finelly

Prominent Owensboro Lawyer Faces Suspicious Domestic Tale

A Louisville story details a Owensboro lawyer whose seven year old daughter walked to the gate and saluted him. His wife later accused him of improper conduct with a neighbor’s child, prompting a risky bid to cover the tale. The ruse involved the child testifying to a pretend game, averting scandal.

Owenshore Lin Qnather Bea Kise Papa Pop

They Lived on Dog Meat During Arctic River Journey

An eight prospectors party left Rampart City for Arctic City, about 500 miles up the river, facing severe hardships. In the final 14 days they survived by eating a male dog and were forced to cut moccasins into strips for footwear.

Seattie Dawson Rampart City Arctic City

Death and military notices from the Post

A list of deaths, military transfers, enlistments, and reassignments at Fort Meade and related posts. The piece honors Frank Jay Wise, records a soldier's funeral, and notes reorganizing efforts of the Zouaves with upcoming elections for new members and leadership. It also mentions outings by the Trethwell family to the Richarz ranch near Comfort.

Zouaves Rita Aan Robert Behmerbeek

City Brewery Opens Artesian Waters With Massive Flow

Great rejoicing as a new artesian well at the City Brewery tested at three and a half million gallons daily. A dynamite charge followed the sinking, releasing water in abundant volume. The West Ward well discharges freely too, and both wells supply large daily quantities for brewery use and local needs.

City Brewery City Eleuel

Unclaimed Packages and Local Obituaries Notice

Unclaimed packages at Pacific Express office listed for the week ending May 27. Names include Barrington & Co, Central, Drie Stere, Dubinski Eleviria Co, Bfrs, J. H. Dickeon, L. Baparte, N. N. Harrison, Mes. G, C. Wallaran, J. Thovbs, F. Devy, Miss J. D. Burng, R. Oliver, Charles Pamplo, N. C. Robertson, FL B. Ricks, Rielly Brox, San Antonio Machine & Supply Co, Shaefer & Braden, Mrs. Ed. Swency, C. D. Hormack, and others. A funeral note records the death of Charles Schmidt aged (hentia) and mentions burial. Remaining packages were shipped to Dayton, Ohio, by Tinder takers Stoan & Shelley last night. Frank Sommers plans a trip to Mexico next Thursday.

Pacific Express Barrington & Co Central Drie Stere Dubinski Eleviria Co Bfrs Mr. A. Davis J.-H. Dickeon All. Dieckman L. Baparte Vic Nash J.D. Burng R. Oliver Charles Pamplo N. C. Robertson B. Ricks Rielly Brox San Antonio Baechine & Supply Co Shaefer

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