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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1899

Page

3

San Antonio Girl Anna Klumpke Heir to Bonheur Fortune

Anna Klumpke, a San Antonio born painter and one of five siblings, aligned with the late Rosa Bonheur as sole heir to much of the French artist’s fortune. The article traces Klumpke’s rise, her studies in Germany and Paris, and her intimate connection with Bonheur, who left her substantial bequests including lands, investments, paintings, and cash.

Anna Klumpke Sleters Alamo City He Tove Aole Rosa Bonhour Mr. Tolle Garden Street Miss Honhkeur Texas Buffalo Germany Paris Miss Bonheur San Antonio Bonhewr Hesa Bonheur Anna Khimpke California Klumpke San Franciscs Anta Switzerland Pnw Branco Wey Wadshouse Mile Bonheur Resa Bonheur Bassae Kup Bonheur Nica Mile Genheur de- Jing Nobu Son Mile Torheur Thi Tolla Academy P. de Villefray Jony-Robert Pleurry Jules le Pabvre William Touquereau Puceses Versalles Julien Academy Country Academy of the Fine Aria New York City New York Sass Amonio Johnlied Schecherezade Art Connoisseus Pickers

Millionaire Soldier Armes Aims for Transvaal Expedition

A San Antonio man, Major George A Armes, once a Civil War veteran and army officer, plans an exhibition voyage to the Transvaal. The New York World supplement recounts his stormy career, including arrests, court martials, and reinstatements, with ties to Captain and Mrs Thomas Witte and Mrs Little.

George A. Armes San Antonis Transvaal San Antonio Thomas Witte North Tine Citien San Antero Diive New York World Venth Cavalry Pexag

Notable art and science figures rise in era achievements

A narrative highlights a woman who gained entry to Parks Astronomical Observatory, earning high government honors after success at the Universal Exposition, and a talented sister trio with the violin and zither. Separately a lost items notice lists a gray mare and horse in City Pound, with sale pending. Political notes discuss Sen. Bushick’s candidacy stance and Perry J. Lewis's retirement from the senate race, mentioning district dynamics and party leadership.

Ole Parks Astronomical Observatory Juva Wsaye Batamoras Grolier Calh W. D. Drys Marshal

Governor Sayers Orders Female Attendant On Asylum Trips

A report notes Governor Sayers accepted a proposal to require a female attendant accompany any female patient during transport to an asylum. The measure, pushed by Tomer Eads, aims to safeguard care and supervision throughout the journey from origin to admission. Mr. Meeker of Russell was visiting in town and staying at the St. James.

Dawai Ryhom Plone Tomer Eads Houston Mae Smagkon Bads Tada Ang Rads James L. Meeker Russell Ghanrance the St. James

Uvalde News Items Cover Local Events and Visits

In Uvalde Texas on November 10 Rev W I Luster left for Dallas to attend Bandera General Association events. Bir Blyrock spent a few days in San Antonio this week. Dr WW Watt spent the past week in San Antonio. Milas Seales of Beaumont visited Miss Marie and Little Wins Bates of this place. Mr I B Brashen enjoyed a vacation in San Antonio this week. Rev W G Thomas was assigned to the Methodist church in Uvalde and will arrive next week. Mrs William Bates died at Batesville on November 6. Mrs Airs Baylor arrived from Guadalajara Mexico last Friday. Mr and Mrs Red Mangum spent several days in San Antonio, returning Sunday. Visitors to the fair included Mr and Mrs Dockery. Mr W D Love went to Rock Springs to represent Garner and Love before the Eddy county district court.

Uvalde Tex Mexico Priday Red Mangum San-Antenia Bir Dockery Satonday W. Ds Love Rock Springs Garner and Love Edwayils R County District

Howton's Sower System progress noted in Nev towns

Special report describes engineer Alexander Potters Prats finalizing plans for the BeWer sewer system. Honston moves to extend and complete the largest sewer network in the southern region, with preparations underway for construction.

Howston Howton Fex Nev Alexander Potters Prats Honston

Puffington’s man seeks perfection in class performance

The remark suggests Puffington’s man maintains an unshakable belief that perfection is the constant goal in his field. The speaker questions whether such claims are realistic, hinting at the pressure and relentless standard he faces.

Puffington

Ambiguous Military Message From A Historic Court

An unclear document references a general, a court in Columbia, and names that are partially legible. The text hints at a military command, examined by unknown parties, with ghostly phrasing and vague references to loyalties and paths, lacking definitive events or identities.

Schotelid Columbia Atrw Arince Loring Joe Vieeltin

Federal Building News Criminal Case To Be Taken Up

The Federal court heard a routine session with Judge Maxey noting demurrers, motions, and forthcoming action on criminal dockets. Ashmead sentenced earlier, the Mexican exhibit prepared for shipment, and Deputy U S Marshal Merroyi arrived with prisoners. Postmaster details and customs guard efforts highlighted the day’s proceedings and exhibits.

Pedercourt Avas Maxey K. H. Merroyi Ashmead Sabival Dorty San Antonio

Misheard Nonsense From a Distant Photo Safari

An Indianapolis Journal snippet notes a reader’s confusion over distant photography and safaris, imagining what would be captured if they had known about the distance limit and safary eamers. The fragmentary exchange highlights a missed chance and curiosity about photographing events from afar.

Indianapolis Journal Evi

Parting 15 Sadn dinomy Trowa-I

Fragmentary OCR text recounts a personal dispute or departure involving a wife and Mr. Stone. It hints at plans to travel to New Fork for shopping but shows garbled phrasing and missing details. The source lacks clear date, location, or outcome to confirm events or identities.

Dinomy Mr. Stone New Fork

Fragmentary Dialogue on Busy Life and Time

An unclear historical exchange features Mrs Benjam and Lenham debating time, work, and priorities. Moments hint at social routines, daily tasks, and reflections on how a busy person allocates moments to duty and personal matters. The fragment preserves a snapshot of speech patterns and relational dynamics.

Brother’s temper sells telephones in Washington Star style

A clipped exchange notes a brother who never uses the telephone due to deafness, prompting a Washington Star jab about his peculiar advantages and constant irritation at home. The fragment hints at humor about communication barriers and domestic quirks.

Washington Star

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