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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1899
Page
6
An advertisement extols the advantages of owning a telephone, noting the time saved by avoiding trips to stores and the ease of giving orders in business and domestic affairs. The ad is attributed to the Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company.
The Peacocks of San Antonio defeated the West Texas Military Academy boys at San Pedro Springs Park yesterday afternoon, 17 to 1, in the interscholastic league game. During the innings Fimpson of the ACMilitary team was injured and a substitute had to enter.
The Browneyville road project sparks committee hearings as six proposals are reviewed for a new depot site. Meetings set at Business Men's club and subcommittees to canvass subscriptions. Rail and excursion news include the Southern Pacific timetable and a theater troupe arrival.
Dmuat GF Franis Granney, a well known figure among Missionaries fans, died at his home in the city. Graney starred as first baseman in the Texas League with San Antonio in 1835 and played for Little Rock in 1898 before a Southern League disbandment hampered his career. Health issues kept him out this year. He was praised as intelligent and loyal by teammates and patrons who mourn his untimely passing.
The Ivy Levin club held the opening half of its season at Mission Garden last night. About twenty five couples joined leaders Mr and Nes Richard Hutschenreuter in a lively program. A midnight lunch followed, then dancing continued into the early hours with the Thea Arizona orchestra. Committees included Floor Charles Nurtzer C Detninger Max Furs Reception Richard Rutachenretter Eberhardt Mica Frieda Berns herd Gil Grohen Arrangemini Ford and Langer F tailed Mew H C Delninger Miss Mary Arnold. Latest Progress council additions Charier Bossharat Jacob Saxto yell Peter Schliessing and Mr Muth.
Special dispatch to the Sunday Light from Washington dated November 1 reports MacArthur and Layton advancing in Luzon. General Young pushes toward Pozarral as Lawton moves between San Manuel and San Nicholas. insurgents retreat northwest along the Bayonehong road with prisoners and property seized.
Washington meeting of male and female leaders raised five dollars to purchase from the government the silver coins captured with the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon. They proposed integrating the coins into a dinner service and a loving cup for the conqueror of Cervera. Admiral Sedley and his wife attended and read a statement for a just division of the spoils. The group decided to give two dinner service pieces and two loving cups to Captain Clark and Mrs Schreyther as a token of honor for the captured coin and the effort involved.
In a cabinet discussion on Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines the question of sending two more regiments to the Philippines was raised. The president deferred retirement of the matter, noting progress toward convening and that current appropriations cover only the present force. He indicated recommendations for larger appropriations and possibly ten regiments to be called later.
Special to the Sunday Light reports a Termaricthle strike at the Gold Tree mine near Phewn Warm, southeast of Ailag Kn. Workmen exposed a rich body of goldbearing veins spreading outward. Estimated value per ton is $205,000.
The University of Alabama trustees agreed to sell 800 acres of town lands in Walker County to D W Rucker, president of Alabama National Bank, for a sum around fifty thousand dollars. Critics say leased value would yield about half a million, while the deal risks favoring friends of Governor Johnston and trustee leaders. The sale triggers state university investigations and questions over the Sloss, LilieMeld Trony and Steel company connections.
The giant steamship Mont sza, arriving from Liverpool, will load 300 miles farther than prior ships, carrying about 3000 mule cargo to South Port. The vessel has 96 hundred tons water ballast capacity and space to convert holds into a water tank for the animals. Carpenters work and delays push docking to next Tuesday.
A dispatch from London dated November 13 reports British forces under General White repulsing a Boer sortie at LadySmith. The town is said to be healthy and the Boers suffered no major losses. The report notes British counteraction drove the attackers away with no clear stated advantage.
El Paso reports Joh Hanley a well known cow man was brought in after a steer charged from the rear while aiding cattle work near Marfa. He sustained severe injuries, including delicate and serious damage, as rescuers worked to extricate him. Hanley arrived in El Paso for treatment this morning.
The chief justice from Alabama has signed a resignation accepted by the United States. Chambers is at home on leave of absence, and the resignation took effect yesterday at the end of his leave. A separate meteor event was observed near Forrest, Mississippi, leaving a dust trail across the sky for about fifteen seconds.
Special to be Sunday Light reports Judge Jones grants a mandatory injunction at Lawsville on November 18. Republicans of Glasgow seek to block the Gacel commissioners of Nelson county from certifying votes after alleging 1198 votes counted and 44 favor Taylor. Ruling supports W. P. Taylor and counters Gorbel implied theft.
Washington reports Senator Thurston of Nebraska and Miss Lola Euawata wed in the capital yesterday in a quiet ceremony. The event marks a notable union for the Nebraska senator and his bride, with guests including family and colleagues attending the discreet nuptials.
Report from Atlanta states a new Georgia bill extended police and juror powers to suppress mob violence in rape and other offenses. It authorizes juries to disperse crowds, sheriff mobilization, and warrantless measures to capture felons, with safeguards for session calls and prosecution oversight.
Kaneas Cidy and supporters hustle to back the Democratic National Convention site bid amid tight contest with Republicans. Scott, Kananaael postmaster, hints at efforts to influence the executive committee as Milwaukee touts strength and Kansas City pressures for the prize. The piece notes St Louis backing and fears about political maneuvering affecting where the convention is held.
The Thirty-third United States infantry advances south from Dagupan on Luzon while Washington reports a meteor shower display will peak next year. Professors estimate Leonids cross Earth’s orbit over two years. Sea Island cotton trials in St. Bernard parish show poor results due to drought, rain, and worms. Neraulede jailed three months for insulting President Loubet.
A Sunday New York report says the Department of Agriculture crop report leak is being investigated. Superintendent King stated the exchange will pursue steps to uncover how the report reached traders before release. He declined to specify actions taken and noted a request for inquiry.
In Cramfordsville Indiana on November 18 the jury found Dr J O Dingman guilty of larceny after twenty four hour deliberations and he was sentenced to from one to ten years in Michigan City penitentiary. The case involved stealing four arm loads of corn from farmers while driving home. Over 100 witnesses testified. Dingman is about 60 years old.
New York reports the steamship Manchester City has docked port to transport 125 English muleteers to England for service in South Africa. The vessel will begin loading 100 mules at Southwest, then sail to Cape Town tonight. More transports and mule purchases are underway ordered by the British War Office after the initial order. Major Sundal and Captain Smith depart with Bet.
Detective Irwin and Littleton arrested Walter B. McCarthy, hotel elevator operator at Grinewald, on a charge of stealing five $100 bills from guest G. P. Colby. Colby, lured to Town by McCarthy on Wednesday night, found $30 of $700 missing from his purse after returning to No. 215 Brain Street and later to his hotel.
Private advices from St Pierre Miquelon report the wreck of the Philadelphia and Baltimore schooner Emma and the loss of its captain, wife, and five crew. The Edna Saul farm sailed from Wilmington April 14 with lumber for Baltimore and Philadelphia. Wreckage was ashore at Cape Pear River on May 7 after the schooner sank near St Pierre.
Vancouver November 18 The Manila correspondents report that up to 1009 able bodied Americans have applied to join the British in the Transvaal. The British consulate is besieged with requests though officials say none will be allowed. Several applicants are discharged soldiers.
Mormon elders and members of Kentucky convene in Fophinevile for a state gathering with large attendance. Prominent preachers attend as reports indicate the church expands with new churches and growing leadership. Elder Ben Rich preaches at Monnyon’s hall on salvation in God's kingdom.
Austin dispatch reports a rain soaked football match between San Antonio and Deaf and Dumb teams ending 5 to 5 with injuries on both sides. Local crime notes include a stabbing of a Creedmore farmer by a black cotton picker, an arrest at the Ganfeterate Home, and police raids on suspected gambling houses. Also covered are railway taxation details, potential M K T and S S rail consolidation concerns, and plans for a new line from Patterson to the Indian Territory with a branch to Sealy. Major H G McGowell dies in Lexington.
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