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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1897
Page
8
Disjointed OCR fragment references reform efforts under a city administration, mentions of Prof Smith, Judge John, Dr Grant, and local officials, plus scattered notices about schools, elections, and public events. The garbled lines imply a historical newspaper snapshot of municipal affairs and civic figures without a clear narrative.
Frank A. Vanderlip, Illinois, named assistant secretary of the treasury by President McKinley, succeeding Scott Wike. Vanderlip, 33, previously private secretary to Secretary Gage, will oversee mints, engraving and printing, public moneys, and related duties. Sapphire 628 carat gem owned by Maj. Robley displayed in London. Calais electric station achieves unique engine start and lighting method.
Harold M Sewall of Maine, long experienced in Samoan and Hawaiian affairs, is endorsed for minister to Hawaii. A former consul to Apia and consul general to the Samoan Islands, he backed Hawaiian annexation and later engaged in Republican politics amid shifting foreign policy views. He has visited Hawaii often and understands its commerce, politics, and society.
The article profiles Eusebio Hernandez a leading Cuban presidential candidate living in New York and active in politics after serving in foreign affairs and with Gen. Gomez. It notes his age, origin, wartime service, and odds of re election, along with Cisneros and Afiisso as rivals. It describes Cuba’s four-state division, state governors, and an electoral college for selecting president and vice president amid war. It also mentions camels in Arizona and a border commission sighting.
Forecast shows clear and warm conditions with light central and northern Texas showers. Record details include 24 hour rainfall in Oklahoma, cloudiness in Southwest Texas, and a mean temperature around 76 with a 78 percent humidity. Historical June data cite a warmest month 1806 at 84 degrees and a coldest 1888 at 18 degrees.
A noted concert will be held in Beethoven hall Tuesday night with Mrs Bes sie Bell Andrews as the lead. The event includes a lineup of performers and attendees such as Miss Madge, Mrs. Ernest Hische, Mr C. H. Muelter, Mrs. Dr. Amos Graves Jr. and the Beethoven Maennerchor among others, creating a lively evening of music.
Property deals recorded include Gev C Altgelit along with several coowners selling part of Bonham street parcels for 1100 dollars, and Ysabel Cassiano de Garcia acquiring part of out lot 9 with two streets at 10 dollars gift. Other entries show S J Johnson and W Dobrows selling lot and part of lots on Adams street for 240 dollars, plus W Higginbotham and others selling 2 1/2 acres along Pleagantnn road for 10 dollars and love and affection to Joseph Frazar.
Me, B. GB, Alling will address the men's meeting this afternoon at 4 o clock. AN men invited. Ar. S. AE Contingham with Lodk to the boys at 3 o clock. Regular monthly meeting of the board of directors Tuesday evening, June 1 at 8 o'clock.
A large group of youths gathered at Mrs A Wer-Witt’s residence at 16 SouthPrese Street on Friday night. They were royally entertained by Miss Mary Mc Rae, Mrs Merritt’s daughter, with games, refreshments, and vocal and instrumental music.
A letter from Alderman Ronse’s wife, who traveled with Miss Carlotta Gross from the city, describes a journey through Arizona and California. She notes hot in Arizona and California, much cooler in Los Angeles, and a paradise atmosphere with abundant flowers everywhere in the hotel corridors and rooms.
A Washington dispatch highlights letters from Virginia Congressman J. Otey and his family praising Paine's Celery Compound for neuralgia and nervous exhaustion. The piece notes other congressmen and physicians endorsing the remedy as a modern invig orator and health maker curing rheumatism and neuralgia, with broad claims of extensive health benefits.
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