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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1896
Page
4
A fragmented talky column outlines mayoral contenders, property taxes, and public debt. It notes the push for retrenchment, calls for cautious spending, and references figures like McKinley era policy and a looming Sulphur wells project as potential economic focal points.
In Austin readers watch a murder trial as defense experts on sanity testify for Eugene Burt. Witnesses describe Burt's demeanor and behavior in court and at home, with neighbors and officials detailing concerning incidents and alleged acts before and during the crime. The room fills as testimony continues and the judge prepares to resume proceedings.
Witnesses describe Burt as a degenerate pervert who killed his family while claiming insanity. Testimony from Burt’s mother, sister, and other relatives notes insanity in the family. Dr Wallace labels Burt as mentally unfit. Defense seeks to undermine the verdict as court orders continue. Reports also note government measures against potential uprisings linked to Cuba and Spain.
A mob of white men set fire to a barn storing cotton and then attacked the home of Swarrengen near Columbus Mississippi. Swarrengen fled to Thomas Blewett’s house as gunfire erupted. Blewett’s daughters fled to the woods in fright. One ringleader jailed, others being hunted. motive cited as an earlier dog killing by a negro. Republican majorities reported for Charleston delegation.
In New Smyrna Florida on November 21 0 IL Roberts killed Charles Bowne over an affair with Mrs Roberts. After a warned letter he feigned leaving home then hid near by and found them on the front porch. He shot Bowne through the heart, then fired a final round that wounded him and harmed Roberts. The parties are described as well connected and Mrs Roberts is portrayed as young and pretty.
Georgetown Texas November 24. The Weekly Sound Money Advocate suspends publication after planning to run during the campaign. A flower show fundraiser aided Dr Willgartners and a local fund. A. J. Bethka and Miss Anona T Kohlenswing wed near Walburg yesterday with many invited families attending.
The Mormon Church dismissed Apostle Thatcher after a council found him guilty of conducting a public sale without church permission. Church leaders urged unity, while Thatcher and other dissenters faced removal from the Twelve and priesthood roles. The News notes opposition to Thatcher remaining in elected church leadership positions due to perceived misuse of authority. A separate brief from Philadelphia reports sugar shipments resuming, Cuba cargo sugar aboard the Belly Wooster to supplement coal trade.
In Pender County a private individual impersonating a minister officiated at tavern weddings. The defendants married a couple, claimed to be married by a church minister, though none truly officiated. A defendant named Sound was found guilty but discharged. the Supreme Court upheld the appeal, reversing that outcome.
Tinleigh North Carolina November 21 there is a conflict between federal and state laws regarding the timing of the electoral college meeting. Federal law sets the second Tuesday in January while the North Carolina law fixes the first Tuesday in December. North Carolina electors will meet on the later date.
Norfolk program for Nov 28 shows W. Be Ma Bee, superintendent of the Seaboard line, declining to discuss connections to William Jennings Bryan. Alex Comstock, Bryan's manager, arrived from Lincoln after a contract signing. Cities are courting the event with large guarantees, including a New York advertiser offering 25000 dollars. Comstock manages the tour from Atlanta.
London reports the elopement of Princess Elvi, daughter of Don Carlos, the Spanish Pretender, with painter Folchi. Don Carlos disowns her, repeating a pattern of disowning children for similar reasons. The Rome social scene buzzes as the tale unfolds and fuels salon conversations across Europe.
New York Nov 41 Secretary De Queasda of the Cuban Junta said he received favorable Cuba news by mail. General Carrillo reported meeting General Sanchez moving reinforcements from the east, and that the eastern section, governing most of the island, shows a strong position as civil government expands and schools are opened. Cuban forces are gradually advancing westward.
Crowds from rural areas are expected for the Alam Storming carnival with option to stay one or two days. Railways arrange special trains and hotels to accommodate visitors, while merchants and editors in several towns express strong support. Local committee members urge residents to welcome guests and boost business during the event.
Washington Indiana reports a confessed plan to blow a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern passenger train with dynamite placed under the rails on November 10. The tramp implicated himself and accomplices after arrest, admitting their role in the sabotage. A second item notes the Arapahoe steamship loading 255700 bushels of corn in New Orleans, the port’s second largest cargo, amid earlier grain shipments tied to the Independent Cost and Contract Company.
Weather in the northwest shows cold waves and snow while rains affect Illinois Missouri and Minnesota. Wheat breaks India dermoht per London Times. Liverpool futures and spot markets dull. New York cotton data lines show rising total receives and exports with favorable week for gathering. Hog and cattle markets report receipts and steady prices across Chicago. Bradstreet notes weekly exports for wheel and floor spanning coasts.
Louis James and company staged My Lord and Lady and Spar tacus at the opera house drawing hearty applause. Miss Eigerett as Duchess Marlborough impressed. Miss Hendricks as Marion Church. Belton engagement follows. Merchant of Venice tonight. Electric light failures and leaking gas burners caused darkness and odor during the performance.
The Richmond jury found Joan Ward Wimmer not guilty after she testified that Samuel Thalheimer ruined her, and she attacked him in retribution, cutting him in a deadly confrontation. The case drew strong emotions as details of the alleged assault surfaced during testimony.
Memphis Tenn November 21 The Southern Lumber Manufacturers Association adopted a price list advancing yellow pine per 100 feet A committee was named to draft resolutions to memorialize Congress for higher imported lumber tariffs
Four Arbuckle murder suspects were brought to Harlem court and held on 2.5 bonds each as examinations begin Monday. Police trace Arbuckle to St Charles hotel on Sixth Avenue and 44th Street where he left at 10 AM Thursday taking an elevated train toward Harlem. He was found dying about an hour and a half later, intoxicated and clinging to a post near the Forty second Street elevated station. Witnesses recall seeing him morning on the north side of the Forty second Street platform. He had a watch, jewelry and money on him. detectives probe Wakely’s saloon at Forty second Street and Sixth Avenue where an accomplice joined him shortly before. Investigators sweep Six and Ninth Avenue lines’ elevated stations for clues, including Forty second Street.
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