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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1896
Page
6
Announcing his candidacy for alderman in the South ward, H J Vogler favors substantial street improvements and paying laborers $1.50 per day on city work. He supports employing San Antonio citizens on city projects and the speedy completion of sewers, calls for economical government, and opposes cutting pay for the small worker while big fellows remain unchanged.
A wave of prominent Cubans lands in Tampa and plan to settle in Jacksonville and Ocala amid rumors of Weyler’s defeat and his possible wound. Government surveillance limits definite news but locals expect forthcoming U S reports. Also notes Ivy's University ball at the Mission window with forty couples and a late grand supper.
Special wire from Montgomery reports two bills introduced in the legislature. One would license any person of good character to possess a pistol or other deadly weapon with a $20 annual fee. The second bill would prohibit sale of liquor at theatres or other public places. Both measures attract strong support.
Winston N C Nov 21 Mr Fr Bux ton a prominent lawyer of Wilkesboro is missing. He disappeared from home days ago and unpleasant developments followed. An affidavit is issued for his arrest charging him with perjury embezzlement signing the county clerk and register certificates on a mortgage deed to obtain money from A L Richardson of New York.
Madrid dispatch reports Weyler to be superseded as captain general of Cuba by Gen. Pando. The claim is treated as unconfirmed semi-official. City officials exposed in Jacksonville gossip notes allege gamblers paid the mayor, police chief, and several councilors about $400 monthly for protection, with more revelations promised. Senator Cafrey plans to keep a gold Democratic money organization after McKinley’s inauguration. In Chattanooga, an emery wheel burst in South Pittsburg injuring two, one fatally, wrecking a shay.
Florida prepares to fortify southern harbors as delegates are appointed for a Tampa convention. Senator Marian Butler’s newspaper The Caucasian is released from sheriff's custody after judgments against it were paid. Princeton defeats Yale in football 21 to 6, with seven players injured. Southern Athletic Club defeats Agricultural College Mississippi 53 to 6.
Special report lists official statewide tallies for Bryan McKinley and allies across Mississippi North Carolina and Tennessee. Figures show Bryan leading in North Carolina and Tennessee with varying counts while Virginia canvassers report on their board.
The article argues that Miss Clara Barton embodies Christian duty toward suffering in Asia Minor, criticizing war advocates over damages collection and citing her Armenian relief mission. It notes ongoing hunger and cold as winter nears, urging open charitable aid from civilized nations.
The Washington Post argues against rushing to war with Turkey and urges following Constantinople authorities to aid Armenians. It stresses humanitarian duty to save thousands of lives and cautions belligerence would harm national and Armenian welfare despite sensational calls for action.
Frederic J. Coudert returns from abroad with Vatican archives offered to the Venezuelan boundary commission. Jesuit and Capuchin sources are cited, while England’s blue books reveal Dutch and Spanish boundary notes. H C Russell of New South Wales presents drought data showing cycles every nineteen years, linking to ancient chronology.
Night brawl in a West Commerce street saloon left Joe Sheridan with two head wounds from a pistol strike, requiring sewing. A Mexican was cut in the head with a knife during the fight over a woman, and another man was involved. blood flowed freely as the fray spilled outside.
News of the courts reports a verdict for the plaintiff in Carl Beck v. San Antonio Street Railway Co for 850 with attorney fees, plus other verdicts, divorces, sequestration motions, and real estate transfers. The Federal case results, grand jury indictments, and local notices accompany updates on bank notes and an ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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