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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1897

Page

4

Local Railmen and Agents Send News Across Town

Evile Bates Homer Eads returns from business trip while Frank Burns and Martin Flynn report family and job news. Tom Finnerty relocates to San Luis Potosi with new Mexican Central shop post. Katy livestock agent Frank Ithea departs on territory trip. Barge of canned goods arrives for San Antonio jobbers with banners. Colonel James H. Polk returns from Beeville and notes bright shipment prospects. Burlington route issues Alaska map with Klondike gold info for hopeful prospectors.

Frank Burns Southern Pacific Malone Ranch Tom Finnerty San Luis Potosi Mex Frank C. Ithea Katy International Santa Fe San Antonio James H. Polk Beeville Rosenberg Alaska Burlington Klondike

The Brownies at San Antonio Grand Opera House

Manager Walker brings Palmer Cox's The Brownies to San Antonio for three nights and a Tuesday matinee at the Grand Opera House November 21 22 and 24. The entire 74 member company with 25 stage hands arrives, and Grand Opera House wired for heavy scenic effects. Seats go on sale Monday at 9 o clock.

Wealker San Antonio Malegim Douglas Uie Walker New Orleana New York St. Louis Arze Rigsby & Walker Jefferson Klaw Erlanger Chicago Hogton Grand Opera House Chas. GB Brownlee Palmer Cox

Mrs Addie McKinnon Dies at 27 in San Antonio

Mrs Addie McKinnon wife of T S McKinnon plumber in the quartermasters department Fort Sam Houston died yesterday at 1803 New Braunfels avenue. She was 27, native of Alabama and had lived in San Antonio eight years afflicted with consumption for two years funeral to occur this morning at ten o'clock.

Addie McKinnon T. 5. McKinnon Quartermasters Department Fort Sam Houston New Braunfels Avenue Alabama San Antonio

Federal Court Dismisses Crimes and Releases Suspects

Alberto Alvarez acquitted on mail fraud charges as Filomma Guerra is freed for lack of evidence. Yuan Garcia, earlier convicted of possessing counterfeit currency, received an eighteenth month sentence at hard labor in the Columbus Ohio federal penitentiary. Judge Maxey instructed the jury to render a verdict of not guilty on Alvarez.

Alberto Alvarez Filesmina Guerra Yuan Garcia Maxey Columbue Ohio Filomma Guerra

Groversons Views Split on Retirement and Cuba Policy

Gen Grosvenor argues the president should not retire freebacks and Republicans in the House would not back such a move. He predicts broad House support for a Cuban independence resolution if it comes up. Senate likely ratifies the Hawaiian annexation treaty with at least sixty one votes. Spain’s money troubles raise odds against war with the United States. Civil jury settings for November term list numerous cases. Also notes ill health of Capt John Watson and two upcoming San Antonio weddings.

Waslington D. C Grosvenor Ohio Senate Louisiana Spain United States Congress Cuba John &.Watson Beacon Hill Wilson

Local tannery eyed to keep Texas leather profits home

A San Antonio tannery project, located in the former Shiner soap factory on Somerset road, with capital of 35600 pledged, aims to meet Texas leather demand locally. The plan includes using Texas mesquite bark in tanning to cut costs and reduce reliance on California tanneries.

Somerset Road Nogalites Street San Antonio California Texas Louisiana Mexco Agane Caliifornia

Cotton Prices Fall Prompt 6 Cent Yard Sale

Due to plummeting cotton values, TOSKE BROS. announces a sale of genuine Green Label Lonsdale and Fruit of the Loom Domestic fabrics at 6 cents per yard, to continue until further notice.

Lonsdale Toske Bros

Rifleman Arrested After Alleged Shot Discharge in City

Dilgardy, a machinist from the J. and G. N. neighborhood, was arrested yesterday afternoon for discharging firearms within city limits. F. G. Mack, a German farmer near Mission Concepcion, says Dilgard fired a .33 caliber rifle indiscriminately in a pecan grove, endangering himself and nearby picnickers. Dilgard claims he did not know people were present and explains he planned a deer hunt, had borrowed the rifle, broken sight, and intended to repair it away from town. The case goes before the recorder tomorrow morning.

Oa Dilgardy F. G. Mack Mission Concepcion Mack Dilgard Toola

Piano sales advertise no commissions from manufacturers

Ad proclaims no agents commissions on pianos and states buyers pay no notes or delayed payments. It claims purchases come direct from manufacturers Thos. Goggan & Bros. in San Antonio Texas, emphasizing regular salaries for salesmen and first-hand value.

Thos. Goggan & Bros San Antonio Tex San Antonio, Tex

A Bunch of Keys at the Grand Theatre

Wednesday night and matinee show at the Grand features Charles T Hoyt farce A Bunch of Keys. Gus Bothner presents a polished grand scale production with Ada Bothner leading a strong company and an Acme quartet. The annual $3 visit promises song and laughs to theatre goers.

America Charles T. Hoyt Gus Bothner Apodastica Acme Quartette Ada Bothper Teddy

Alatost Worker Crushed by Thousand-Pound Steel

Alvert North a post office employee, injured when about a thousand pounds of steel fell on his left leg while unloading a vine steel cornice tram wagon in the post office yard. He lives at 419 Victoria street and kept from fatality. contractor Mr Walsh aided unloading. Confederate Reunion dates planned for December 35 and 16. local camp to meet to decide. Also notices warn against signing notes for piano purchases and outline loan practices.

al- Apert North Alvert North Postoffice Victoria Street Postofice Walsh

Memorial Service for Albert Sydney Johnston Camp

Memorial exercises of Albert Sydney Johnston Camp No. 144 UC V to be held today at 2 p.m. in the hall of the San Antonio Zouaves Camp. Commander Hart Massey to call to order. prayers by Rev Buck Harris. songs by Camp. remarks by Dean Michardson. resolutions of respect for Col John S Ford and J L Ruttedge. remarks by Cs Bee and FP Hess. songs by Miss Chaffin and all present. Public invited.

Progran Albert Johnston Albert Sydney Johnston UC. V San Antonio

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