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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1899
Page
6
The message highlights the time and money saved by owning a telephone, noting the convenience for business and domestic affairs and urging consideration of the Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company.
Gulf Shore and Gulf Shore Hallway v San Antonio Gulf Railroad et al go to trial in the Thirty-seventh District with a murder case against J Guy Smith set for December 18. Special grand jury returns 186 witnesses from Cotulla while other civil actions proceed, including arson indictments and damages suits. A Rockport windstorm caused no injuries per telegraphic inquiry.
A sewing machine sold for 1.76 dollars at the courthouse steps yesterday to Emil Siebenhor of Elmendorf after an attachment forced sale to cover a debt. Clerk Jan Umseheld clarified the county record to prevent further issues as Sydney Wells sues the Wane Opera Company in Justice Court for 200 dollars.
Washington dispatch reports Colonel Hare captures Buencamino, a key Manila prisoner tied to Aguinaldo and the rebellion. Buencamino, with Aguinaldo's son possibly among prisoners, disclosed peace efforts and war weariness. He surrendered quietly near a village six miles from Manala, after troops, led by Major Cronin, closed in.
New York November 25 The Herald reports from Berlin that the Kaiser offered mediation to end the Transvaal war. It cites telegrams and Tageblatt accounts claiming Chamberlain stressed the need to terminate the war and that the Kaiser communicated peace terms Britain would propose to end the conflict.
A November 25 conference in Birmingham gathered Populists from across Alabama to decide the fate of the party organization. Ex-Congressman Alger Goodwyn urged dissolving the line and rejoining the Democrats to influence primaries and gain county officials, while State Senator G B Deans opposed this and won. The meeting voted to maintain the organization and press for a stronger state committee and campaign strategy. The group debated whether to oppose Governor Johnston for the U S Senate, but sentiment leaned toward backing Johnston if needed when the legislature convenes.
A Saturday Light special from Washington notes the landholders counsel report on foreign debt per capita for 19 countries. Liberia, Colombia and Nicaragua rank lowest. Nicaragua at 13 shillings 7 pence and Liberia 1 shilling? 6 pence. Costa Rica and Honduras show higher obligations, while El Salvador, Mexico, Venezuela and others follow in sequence with varied pence and pounds. The piece emphasizes Nicaragua and Liberia as notably low debt nations given population sizes.
The Delmore Lock club hosted a masquerade and dance ball in Muling Birden. The event was well attended and enjoyed by guests. A concert by Wrobwel was scheduled for Gaowlen tonight.
Report from Canetown Pretoria says Boer strength reaches about 43000, aligning with General Joubert figures. In Mafeking, Boers claim mines and fortifications shielded a British position. riots scarce with only one looting incident by policemen's wives. Shops looted, banks closed, and daily police duty duties noted amid retreating colonial defenses.
Albert D. Hewitt foreman of a switch crew attached to engine 647 in the Southern Pacific yards in Lake Charles Louisiana was killed when his foot was crushed between rails as a car rolled over his heel and leg. He was a respected, well known worker with four brothers and three sisters, unmarried.
Special to the Sunday Night from Brooklyn Navy 26 reports the Franklin Syndicate, a confidence scheme, blocked streets around its offices this afternoon. Police closed the area and the managers met while the principal man of the operation escaped.
Special to the Sunday Light from Washington reports that the incoming Congress is unlikely to cut down representation of states that exclude Black people. The Washington Post editorial argues no action will be taken before the presidential election and notes lawsuits may decide if Louisiana and other states with constitutional amendments affecting suffrage can keep seats.
Washington November 25 The Army and Navy register reports General Eagan commissary general plans to seek reinstatement as head of the subsistence department. He will appeal to Congress early in the coming session to regain his old post and duties.
Tennessee volunteers who fought in the Philippines and on Luzon Island arrive in the state after a year of campaigns. The unit, praised for courage, sped home aboard three Southern Pacific trains to a welcome by state citizens and officials. President McKinney was unable to attend a planned reception. A turkey drawing will distribute prizes at the Turner arena this afternoon.
Special to Sunday Light reports engineer OD A Tompkins of Charlotte has winning plans for a Hargrove cotton mill. Once plans are submitted and accepted in ten days, construction starts. Main building to be finished in three to four months, mill fully running within a year. Project uses over a million bricks and similar lumber, plus cottages for workers.
Lt Perry announces officer and noncommissioned officer appointments in the cadet battalion at West Texas Military Academy. Assignments include First Lieutenants Adjutant Sandmeyer and Terrell, Captain Quinn, Captain Shapton, and various sergeants and corporals. Cadets show rapid improvement under Percys leadership.
San Antonio business leaders consider major projects including a canned goods and cold storage company with $20,000 capital. A cotton mill venture proceeds toward public framing while a spring street fair links with the Battle of Flowers. Joseph Gurgen of Cuero advances a planned foundry and corn land project, with extensive outreach from the Business Men's Club. Schley’s ship sails toward the South Atlantic from Sandy Hook. Lakes of Killarney sold at private bid in Dublin.
An old text recounts a farmer selling sheep to a dealer who returns a dog for guiding the flock home. The collie escapes, gathers the herd, and drives the flock back to its master, blindfolded chimera notes aside. It also mentions a chameleon and a vast investment in the candle industry.
From New York November 5 to Pearsall Texans report Aguinaldo’s escape aided by Lacson and Pedro Regolada via a launch purchased and cleared through the U S Consulate, then turned over to insurgents. Insurgents may have used American steamers to reach Hong Kong. The attempt is tied to General Otis and Lt. Lacson’s faction, with officers seen in Hong Kong and Lingasen area.
Golonut m. J. Bryan and family arrive Monday morning at 6 40 on the Santa Fe train. They will be guests of ex Governor Hogs for several days while a suitable location is secured in Austin for spending the winter with Mrs Bryan and her father. Bryan and children plan to speak in Waco Friday and then hunt on Delvestan lake for two weeks before settling in a house arranged by friends. Austin will be headquarters for Bryan during the winter.
Cincinnati report says the Supreme Court refused the petition and dissolved an injunction, leaving Trier 1187 voters in Nelson County. St Louis report notes a vault explosion aimed at a safe early this morning by dynamite, resulting in a $5,000 theft from a bank tray.
Special to the Daily Light from Austin Texas University of Texas routed Tulane of New Orleans 31 to 0. The Huskies Varsity dominated with ease as adverse weather kept a small crowd. Next Thursday Texas meets Baton Rouge Louisiana State in Baton Rouge. Tulane leaves tomorrow to travel to an unspecified opponent.
Washington November 2 Judge de Armando of Missouri and Swizer of New York arrive as Sulzer opens Chamberlain headquarters at 29 hp to mobilize eastern Democratic backing. He doubts his election strength but aims to unite New York New Jersey factions for the bid. An entertainment program by the Prohsinn Wrenner Ge sang Verein is planned at Mission Garden tonight under Prat Falbedl with a cakewalk by Treimhold Ishmenn and Jamea Langderidge.
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