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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1896
Page
1
A polemic condemns careless talk about "didn't know it was loaded" guns of gossip. It charts social harm from reckless speech, urges women of the Light to rebuke and restrain such tongues, and warns of lethal damage to innocent lives and reputations.
The Light opposes John Grant, Republican figure in Texas, for postmaster general citing his public record and the risks to the administration. It argues a man with broader public service and steady judgment is needed, not a reward for party loyalty. The piece warns against appointing Grant to any cabinet role.
Georgetown society notes a reception at the Keanty residence with Misses Pearson of Toledo and St. Louis guests. President-elect McKinley’s autograph letter to Wm. Pleming is discussed in Teanonse, suggesting cordial relations. Attendees include Mrs. Keanty, Misses Bele, Martin, Katherine Hayes, Fiona Haskine, Agnes Clamp, and others.
The New Girl farce comedy begins its tour this week with The Gelstin es Wo on the road for the season and a gyda company. Subscriptions grant subscribers a voice in the New York Symphony Orchestra oversight. Leah Slat has recovered enough from typhoid to return home to New York. Doctor James Thornton has quit drinking and the stage to focus on temperance. Fannie Gillette has secured a judgment for salary from Hache R. Manasot for her appearance in The Fair Rebel in 1801. N. O. Stubbs, actor in Tacoma, Washington, inherits 210,000 from his English grandfather. Manager TM Whitey will take Brian Bern across the Atlantic for a continental toy. Otto Wethersole offered European rights, which he declined. Marty Weald, to a Summer company, was granted judgment against E Dellinger for salary due at Milford Mass theatre. A gas explosion disrupted rehearsals in Fat Springs Ark, damaging wardrobes. Ames ONeill in Montreal donated all receipts to fire widows and orphans. Virginius starred Minnie Dupree, once a San Antonio favorite, in a noted stage moment.
The M I & T Ry promotes low rates for southeastern trips with tickets on December 21 and 23, valid thirty days from issue. Special day coaches and free reclining chair cars run to key southern points. Contact Gt & T, AK & T Ty for schedules, or write the undersigned in Dallas, Texas, for more information.
The Caldwell County report lists a Thursday supper for charity with J M Caddy, former Lockhart Baptist minister, now with state missionaries. Visitors from San Antonio return convinced Texas boss Althuselty is in charge. Dr P Allen departs Aransas Pass for Pettus with wife. Della Hughes and John Fortune wed in Lockhart. county courts in session prosecute petty cases. Rev Dr Clageet promotes Presbyterian university. location bonus sought. Sherman Allee’s accounts are found in order.
Old Home visit special trains and through cars run to southeast points on the Katy line with round trip tickets at one way rate. Return allowed thirty days from sale. M and T agents provide rates and schedules. write to W. G. Crust Dallas Tex for full information.
Pearsall report notes H. T. Barnhart of El Paso planning to plant 500 acres in cotton next year. Miss Mary Hess and Mrs. Roberts wed by Rev. A. Z. Starrett. Grouch returns from San Antonio. Long, absent from federal jury, heads home for cancer treatment. Local revival led by Rev. Garredt and Rev. McDermitt. large crowd attends nightly sessions. A sackcloth gathering held at Wm. Ben-Hetes in Leona settlement last night.
A reminiscence from a Mississippi writer recalls a college bond with S D Clay urging a path to the United States Senate. The friend, once a Poor boy, cherished study of Horace and Homer and the Kane Society, and believed Clay would rise to high office or die trying.
Stockdale Texas residents report cotton gathering nearly complete and farmers eye a rest before the next crop. Public School opened with 150 scholars. Miss Willie Brown plans a December musical program. Local social events include an oyster supper at Sutherleo Spring. Families note marriages, such as Jin Alken and Kins in Stockdale, and Jm Hana Shin of Stockdale wed last Sunday. Permanents HQs shift to Washington with Republican and Democrat committees set in Normandie and Hutchins buildings.
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports the appointment of General Count Vor torm erar anta f z Daehkett as minister of foreign affairs. The dispatch notes the expectation he will accept the position with government backing. Undertakers and embalmers listed locally accompany notices.
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