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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1896
Page
4
George Waller, in Austin for a day, plans a bi to be introduced next regis ture to stage. He says the theatre will feature big Nuts and notes that ladies may doubt Jess objert but the plan proceeds. He expects Senator Perry Lewis to support the anti big ler HU through the legislature.
The examining trial of J. Dr. Aden, charged with assault with intent to kill, was set for today but postponed. Col Streshley testified as the case proceeded in the Justice Tohnsgon’s courtroom with the attendance noted by the officers.
Special wire reports in Austin Texas that shortly after 2 PM a thief entered the bakery of Oliver Chenneville on Congress Street and demanded 1.50 from the proprietor. The bold attempt was foiled as the robber was nabbed by bystanders and the thief trapped behind the bar.
Washington November 14. The executive committee of the Nation Grange reports unanimously. The main topic is tariff policy. They urge equal protection for farmers in revenue measures, on par with manufacturers and other groups.
A semimonthly direct steamship line will start from Newport News to Liverpool in December. The service, linked to the Manchester ship canal, aims to open important direct traffic between the south and Manchester, enhancing trade routes.
Detectives urge citizens to stay vigilant about burglars and sneaks who now prowl the city. Thieves pose as peddlers selling odds and ends, from a song hole to snuff, prompting police to heighten attention to this class.
Official returns show Judge Boernee 3796 votes and Cassiano 3654 in city precincts, with their combined total 1706 short of all votes cast. About 203 uncounted voters in Precinct9 and 1.7 percent of voters not counted for county collector prompt calls for ballot box reform and citizen vigilance.
The nation sees a revived prosperity after McKinley and Hobart win. Republicans praise the win as proof of growth in industry and business with a booming economy and a strong Senate majority anticipated. Party leaders expect appointments to reward support, while critics warn of demagoguery and loyalty tests. Senator Quay's halt in Washington ends the fragment.
The article discusses expectations around a silver bill in the upcoming session. It notes Republicans may oppose any free coinage plan without attached revenue provisions. It mentions Cleveland’s possible stance and Senator Quay’s noncommittal position while hinting at party dynamics affecting the 1900 political landscape.
A damaged wartime style report notes a fire incident at a horse race event in Lexington. Nine horses perished and a rider named Miss Reta was reportedly saved. The scene involved a stall fire affecting participants from New York and nearby communities.
Special wire report from Vienna states heavy floods struck Austria and a large area of Bosnia. Twenty four persons are reported drowned and property damage is extensive. Authorities warn of ongoing rising waters and further evacuations.
Missouri Democratic state committee declares the party will stay and expand its reach into district county and municipal affairs. It denounces the Chicago platform and affirms faith in the Indianapolis principles, praising the Democratic work during the campaign.
The Galveston case lists preferred creditors totaling over half a million dollars in heavy liabilities. J. Hosenfield & Co, a wholesaler, along with Lory Mainer Mates Blum and other firms, filed a deed of trust and a chattel mortgage as assets and debts unfold. The schedule names numerous banks and manufacturers with large claims, detailing class A and B priority payments and assets estimated at $790,000 amid the Rosenfield failure involving about $120,000 liabilities.
London observers witnessed a motor carriage race from the Metropole to Brighter, a 47 mile course. About fifty cars started led by a Dandau pilot, with Levassor's Phadron first to finish. The crowd cheered wildly as the parade moved through London streets before traffic slowed the pace.
The Indiana Hepalticat congress moved to refer all posts to patients via post offices and hold elections in every city after March 4. The committee aims to avoid appointing responsibility and will back a Republican who fails to reach a majority. The plan follows correspondence between parties and has alarmed party workers who fear expected shifts in power. A Republican senator elected for the contingency legislature will oversee seats in four districts represented in December.
World correspondent Sanjay Tighe reports on fortification orders amid debate over pin-based metrics. Officials note estimated fortifications could bolster regional security and influence Western coastal defenses.
In Louisville, Col. Breckenridge urged Gov. Bentley to back Owen County’s effort to withdraw a rival. He argues this move could secure victory for the Breckenridge camp, affecting the Congress seat and all thirteen republican electors.
An early morning dynamite blast in the power room of a contractor near Niagara Falls killed chief engineer Rak Kenhamer and a Black laborer instantly. One other worker died later from injuries, with several more injured.
In New Orleans on November 14 a springy football card drew attention as the University of Texas clashed with Tule University in a notable game. Texas emerged with a decisive score, illustrating a strong performance by both sides amid a bustling sports scene.
Tinevisburg reports official Pennsylvania results showing McKinley with a 801,178 plurality over Bryan. When including Bryan and Watson votes, the margin narrows to 29 percent. Total votes cast reach 1,194,357.
The Burt murder case opens with a crowded court as defense seeks delays. Judge Brooks rejects continuance and schedules Monday hearings to test Burt’s sanity with a 24 person panel, twelve to be empaneled if sane, otherwise lunacy adjudication and asylum awaiting restored sanity.
Regional football clash set for Thanksgiving in Austin with the Varsity facing a strong Dallas group. City officials promise a thorough feature on the rivalry between the two football squads and a heavy turnout from local supporters. The game is billed as the season’s premier contest.
A heavy blizzard blankets upper east Tennessee as Knoxville reports fourteen inches of snow. The storm persists with significant accumulation and travel disruption noted in local dispatches.
Texas University football team defeated Thine University in New Orleans by twelve to four. The winner prepares for a Monday game against Tonisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
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