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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1898

Page

7

Frederick’s Brother In Texas Receives $5000 Bequest

A rich man named Frederick, after five days of illness, wills $5000 to his brother who lives in Gonzales County, Texas. The will, kept with the paymaster, notes Frederick’s twenty years in the army and his notable savings. The report mentions hospital care and a distant national canvotery reference.

Sundkay Gbds Leireunyorigy Kau Pytwate Frederick Coupany West Hospital Tock Jaw Baling Gonzales County Texas USA

Kilatey urges building Nicaraguan canal and naval academy plan

Resident M. Kilatey advocates estblishing a Nicaraguan canal under U S influence and proposes converting the Annapolis naval academy into a broader university. The message, sent to Longness, strongly recommends action and hints at significant national aims.

M. Kilatey Longness Indenea Phin Making & Grealt Nayout University Naval Annapolis

World’s leading comic paper seized over caricature

A New York Sunday Dist columns report the arrest of a printer and seizure of copies of a widely censored comic paper. The German ambassador protests caricatures of Emperor Wilhelm II as insulting. The publisher defends the pig depiction as meant for a wild boar, not the emperor.

Spovist Dist New York Pett Tourand Count von Mansier Gorm Williga Rive

Contested Texas House Speakership Factions Emerge

In Austin on September 20, interest grows over who may win the Texas House speakership. Candidate list includes Representatives Childs Tadley Sheller Trince, with North Texas allies backing Prince Yor. Rumors swirl as Balloy’s supporters deny a split, while Murphy Walton and associates pledge loyalty to Childs under any condition.

Austin Fresgol Fy Texas House Kino Childs Tadley Sheller Trince North Texas Confizent Prince Yor Gighb Batley Balloy Ids

Child loses eye in toy accident at home

Special Wire reports in Al Paso that a two year-old boy, son of J A Cuglin, injured by a button-hook while playing with a penknife. The hook penetrated the eye, penetrating optic nerves and destroying the sight. doctors removed the hook and eye, with the outcome potentially fatal for the family.

Sumtay al Paso Texas J. A. Cuglin Yesserkiy Walé Tie Hawk

Hallwood Cash Register Firm Granted Texas Permit

The secretary of shale diogay resucks a permit to do business in Texas to Hallwood Cash Register Company of Ohio with capital stock of $100,000. The action appears in Austin on November 26.

Austin Tex Shale Diogay Hallwood Cash Rogisthe Company Ohio

Clash Over Upper Nile Outlet Sparks Imperial Standoff

London and New York dispatches report a looming clash between Ivanee and Erykus over control of the Nile headwaters. Advices indicate gunboats reached Meshrorrek on the Ratir Ghizel as French and British posts fortify the river. A British toll-free waterway could extend 2,500 miles toward the Nile mouth as tensions rise amid military post discoveries.

New York the Journal London Eadles Uy Ivanee Erykus Foreign Office Shartemn Ayon Lakes of Kimyfoum Loroigen Savo Baheh Pahrel Ghazel Meshrorrek Gumbotis Borhiat Hieltishay Tard Kilghener

Chattanooga Debates Philippine Annexation at Open Meeting

An open Chattanooga gathering of business leaders and political figures discussed the Philippines question. The group narrowly favored annexation with a mix of Democratic and Republican members supporting the resolution. The meeting showed division among locals but concluded with a sense of national duty and confidence in McKinley’s handling of the issue.

Sentchy Taghe Chivetanooga Chattanoosa War of Commerce Philippines Chitiwnooga McTsuiley Toya Chattanoog Philippine Islands Awa Althong Mong

Galveston Gun Batteries Ordered for Immediate Estimates

Cajiyiati Chiles and Niche, engineers in charge of the harbor works at Galveston, received Washington orders to prepare estimates for three new gun batteries. Locations include Bolger Point, Denver Manrey, and Mort Point. Work may proceed without delay to meet urgent defense needs.

Galveston Texas Cajyiati Chiles & Niche Corps of Engineer U. 5 Washington Gillfir Bolger Taint Denver Manrvey Mort Point Hickney Denver Resurgey Woekyvar

From Mantua Spovind Wale to Sunday Ligit

United States transport Cry of Tuts sailed from Maniky Mappine Islands after a 21 day voyage via Sagasart. Eight nfiteera and toy pytyalle suldiders were aboard. Old reports mix up names and places, with unclear details.

Spovind Rangisee Cal United States Maniky Mappine Islands Sagasart Ast Maar

Sunset Limited Best Way Leaves New Orleans Thursday

Officials of the Southern Pacific face a bright outlook for the Sunset Limited, reversing earlier doubts about cross continental travel. The new schedule shows trains from New Orleans Thursday through Saturday, with departures at 11 a.m. and arrivals in San Francisco by 1:45 p.m. after a 48 hour coast run.

New Orleans Soviern Hey Francie New England New York Chicago San Francisco Yar Mus Dumain Almos tMriy New Orleanista Angeles

Spain’s Note Seeks Final Push in Peace Talks

World dispatches report Spanish and American commissions exchanged proposals in a bid to settle sovereignty over Puerto Rico the Ladrones and the Philippines. Spain offers ceding islands and monetary terms while preserving some rights, as Washington awaits an answer by Monday amid stalled negotiations.

Sinatay New York Spain Ghiasuaicole Porto Rico Ute Philippines Porto Wea West Indian Islands Chonan United States Josses Ring President Day Washington Spuwarde

Land Vacancy Figures From Land Office Report

Special wires report from Washington on November 26 notes the commissioner of the land office lists 153,05 acres vacant in some holdings and subject to homestead entry, with 383,940 acres in Mississippi and related lands not yet entered.

Waslingtont Geildand Tows- Kia

Disorderly Morning Accidents Reported in Katy Yards

A yardmaster fell while climbing an engine in Temple Wex New Wal B Lege Yardmaster in the Katy yards. wheels cut his left hand and fingers were amputated. An engine rolled over in Santa ie yards, injuring Frank McConkey’s foot. A New Orleans warship story notes Northern climate challenges for crews.

Temple Wex New Wal B Katy Inmlex. Ie Alvo Santa Ie Frank McConkey

Weather Report Describes Rain Across Regions

New York November 26 Weather advisories note persistent rain in the southern states last week. The forecast reports elevated temperatures have fallen and hindered harvests. Reports from Texas indicate crop picking is about finished.

Fire department keeps unit, plans parade amid tensions

Corpus Christl fire department held a called meeting to discuss disbanding after citizens questioned the station. The department reaffirmed its stance, forming a conference committee to preserve the unit with a $250 ticket fund and a $150 subscription. Firemen will pull most apparatus for the parade, limited to city plains and overseen by the wf members.

Fremen Hive

Austin City Ticket Names Nine Candidates Monday Election

An official ticket for the city election to be held Monday lists candidates for Water and Light Commissioners and for the nine wards. The ticket includes W. B. Worthan George A. Teusi and D. A. Troa for Water and Light. ward candidates include Powell, Fisher, Gross, Ch. Wathen, Hinds, Townseind, Jaynes, Martins, and Fehr among others.

Rushy Tex Oly Tohnzon Mit Fow

Accident at depot platform leads to man’s death

A huntsman’s loaded gun discharged at the depot platform near Vilage Sirings as it struck by a passing drain and fired. Sanborn died at Hitman hospital this morning from blood poisoning after the misfire. The incident occurred ten days ago involving several persons standing on the platform of the Southern railway station.

Birninghem Sanborn Hitman Hospital Vilage Sirings Souther Sanikova

Spain Appeases War-weary Nation With Proposed Terms

Madrid leaders and public figures push for a settlement with the United States. Spanish officials reportedly consider accepting terms to end the conflict, while protests and political maneuvering shape a potential partial treaty. Delegates await Monday for final guidance.

Americans in Olena Protecting Interests in China

A cable dispatch to the Navy Department reports that the captain of the United States warship Charleston landed United States marines at Tianjin, China, to protect Americans and American interests there.

Studiy Light Washington, DB. C Navy United States Charleston Bnt Tensin China Amerianas

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