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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1896
Page
4
An annual school pageant memory unfolds in a hazy poem like recounting of a Halloween at a rural school. The speaker recalls superstitions, fading routines, and a guiding footstep that signals a communal effort to help along the children. Margherita and Avina are named in a nostalgic closing note.
The piece questions the Bexar county courthouse on Main plaza as a poor, costly model unsuitable for occupants and mocks the choice to convert it into a hotel for winter tourists. It laments high costs, design flaws, and compares the old quarter as a potential, cheaper alternative while critiquing electric light and city hall expenditures.
Special wire reports from New York on November 7 note Senator Jug Mitchell of Wisconsin will back gold measures, tying the gold and silver camps. The Senate would stand 37 gold Republicans 8, gold Democrats 6, silver Democrats 26, silver Republicans 10, independents 9, with Carter and Shoup aligning with the gold side. House totals show Republicans 212, sound money Democrats 2, silver Democrats 120, silver Republicans 28, Populists and fusionists 28, totaling 257.
Austin dispatch reports ongoing returns shaping a Republican edge statewide, with Populists blamed for not backing fusion at the top. Estimates project Culberson leading the Democratic ticket by around 10,000, Bryan and Sewall about 75,000, and McKinley trailing by near 100,000 as large majorities solidify in Congress races. Sheriff White, questioned on McKinley, predicted victory.
In San Francisco, as a few precincts remain unreported, California's electoral vote appears stable. McKinley leads by 4 531, Bartow holds 95 in the sixth district over Aghlin with one precinct pending, and Castlefison leads Bowers by 138 in the eleventh district amid thirteen remaining precincts. Legislature composition unchanged.
Wire reports from Yankton say the Republican state ticket and congress are now ahead enough in the electoral race to ensure their election.
An extraordinary conspiracy linked to Armenian agitators in Turkey prompted murders and threats against wealthy Armenians. Investigations show forged documents and bogus certificates tied to a gang seeking robbery. A ringleader, a Reedlivist named Teyatt Amino, has fled from Saghalien and is in custody with two accomplices to be tried at Tiffis.
Mrs. Pr. Dathon sues Mere Red Accident Insurance in New Orleans for 5000 over the death of her son W. J. G. Patton from a gunshot. Lin Cheung Court of the United States has filed an answer. Defendants deny death was caused by acet henial medicines and argue Patton’s death resulted from his own actions not covered by the policy.
In a lighthearted election eve display at Goodryetown, Whittenburg the druggist wheeled Miss Willie Lloyd in a decorated wheelbarrow as McKinley’s image rode nearby. The procession drew cheers from onlookers and framed the quirky campaign stunt as a playful public spectacle.
The Daily Graphic cites authority for a plan to abandon Cpyrus, island given to Britain under the 1878 Anglo Turkish convention. Evacuation would follow the Anglo Turkish accord's implied distrust, though colonial officials deny any evacuation intention. The Leuth source suggested independence for Cpyrus, but this remains unconfirmed.
In Bea county precincts the vote shows mayoral and district results. Candidates listed include president Bryan and Seswill, governor Charles A. Galberrun, congressman Dolph Kleberg, district judge James C. Wilson, district attorney Von O Hill, representative T G McParland, and senator D. T Inn. All county offices were re elected.
London reports renewed earthquakes in southwestern Iceland on October 4. One hundred fifty farms ruined, many cattle killed, stores of food destroyed. Widespread misery as people camp in improvised shelters. Estimated loss 500,000 kroner. no fatalities reported.
Seven debutantes will be presented at the Thurmiong club opening season ball next Tuesday evening. The debutantes are Misses Suston Goodman Lillie Traitt Math Blum Alma Oppenheimer Ehlinche Sterne and Gussie Gang. The arrangement committee comprises J Oppenheimer Emil Blum Carl Marx and Simon Wailach.
New York dispatch reports Chairman Mark Hanna arriving at National Republican headquarters with the meeting focused on selecting a permanent headquarters. Cornelius Bliss looms as a potential Secretary of the Treasury candidate, but Hanna and Wiss offered no definitive statements during the interviews.
The bride Mamatae Mobeni, daughter of Dr Jit McLetin, and her husband were married at the groom’s church near Southwestern University. Rev Brooks led services as Miss Mamatae’s family hosted guests and the community sent best wishes for a joyful life together.
On October 1 Kala volcano erupted violently with sustained activity for days. Lava climbed seventy five feet in a day and a central fountain of lava reached high, drawing rare attention from observers.
The San Antonio football team played Austin and the Varsity in a muddy affair marked by uneven play and late excitement. Spectators noted a slow start with a surge of energy near the end as the outcome hinged on key plays and crowd reactions.
James Fagan, accused of throwing a heated cigar stump at Secretary Carlisle, had his case continued in Covington County court until next Thursday. This marks the second postponement in the proceedings.
Special wire reports Alexander Troup of Connecticut Democratic committee demanded Yale faculty discipline leaders who interrupted Bryan’s speech on the green a month ago. He warned they will be punished or brought to court if the faculty fails to act.
In Lexington and neighboring towns on November 7, multiple plants announced quick restarts and hiring surges. Blue Grass Lettuce Company resumes with 25 new positions beginning Monday, while Toulsville’s W. Plow Manufacturing adds 150 workers. Bridge Ford & Co Stoves hires 200. Louisville Woolen Mills and Bear Grass Woolen Mills reopen with 300 and 200 workers respectively, plus others like Eclipse Woolen, Ken ton Paper, Depaw Glass, and New Albany Woolen plan immediate activity. Chess & Wymond Cooperage prepares to resume with 200 hands.
A Cincinnati based report via Nashville states Robert L Taylor, Democrat, has been elected governor of Tennessee with a plurality around 8,000 to 10,000. Presidential results show Bryan favored regionally, with Tennessee likely Democratic and Taylor ahead in the governor race. Memphis dispatch notes Democrats doubt GOP gains while asserting Bryan’s statewide lead.
Stark county officials and the Little Misses McKinley and Hiobart club from Akron visited Major McKinley in Canton to offer congratulations. The scene featured the girls in club uniforms bearing a pretty picture on their visit.
Austin reports Congressional chairman Jeff Johnson tallies Sayers' lead as counties return results. Washington shows 500 majority, Hayes 87, Trayle 913, Burnett 215 plurality, Caldwell 1,000, Murakiv and Williamson each around 1,000 in early post counts.
Austin touches off news of a quarterly passenger tax payment as the Texas Trunk railway company remits 26 dollars to the state comptroller for the quarter ending September 30.
Louisville reports Col. W P C Breckenridge will contest Congress race against Settle free silver Democrat on fraud grounds in Owen county where Breckenridge led 1085 to 819. He has sent two attorneys to witness the official count. Potential challenges to seventh district results loom amid county officer primaries held same day as general election.
Donnelley appointed district attorney of Cherokee county in place of W M Imbolen who resigned. The notice appears in Austin Texas circulation dated November T W.
Galveston rope and twine mill, idle for some time, will resume on Monday and run full time. About 100 workers who were out of work will gain employment. An officer links the resumption to McKinley’s election and the restored confidence. Merchants estimate a brighter outlook for town.
Louisville reports McKinley has secured twelve of Kentucky's thirteen electoral votes as official counts continue. County tallies show McKinley building a large plurality in Jefferson and Campbell counties, with possible ballot irregularities raising questions about two precincts. The Eleventh district strengthens his overall margin, while Democratic efforts challenge results in several counties.
The empire approves a subsidy increase of 1,500,000 marks for the North German David Sternship Company to establish fortnightly services in China, linking federal consent to expanded ocean transport and Eur Asian trade.
Salt Lake City November 7 The women suffrage amendment appears to have carried a majority of those participating in the election. The state board rules that a majority of all voters is required. The supreme court may be appealed to for final decision.
In Whig county results from a November Delaware tally Bryan gains one elector while McKinley secures two. John W. Rodney, who had the weakest Democratic elector vote, defeats James H. Shas, the lowest Republican elector, by 63 votes.
Special Wire to Sunday Lil. Nashville reports laborer Tom Lyne killed his wife and Anne Smith in a jealous fit, then attempted suicide. Anne Smith died, Lyne and his wife were in hospital. Reports claimed two children slain, but that was not true.
Fragmentary report cites a statewide ticket with a small vote total of 229 across nineteen counties. Mentions a secretary of state and mottos, with unclear names and places. The garbled text references a “Valmar-Tucks” ticket and local counties but lacks coherent facts.
The Daily Light reports city election news as newsboys buy extra copies to sell. November 3 2 107 November 4 2 November 5 w e November 6 506 November 7 724 total 1 ATZ Signeny DAN & BELTER Mer City Circulation Department says over 200 newsboys gathered daily in front of the contributor's wicket, grabbing papers as fast as available.
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