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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1898
Page
9
The Soldier Boys who had taken Ti¢nd's Sargaparilia are said to have stood the long marches much better than the companion. The medicine gives strength and endurance.
A German embassy statement rejects rumors that a letter from Hattie was forged to accuse a family member in Berlin. The ambassador says no such letter existed and no mail was stolen or photographed, aiming to quell circulating reports about the Theyfus case.
Speck Wire reports in Ga on Nov 20 that 4000 watched the Forty Iuwa and the First T football game end in a 0–0 tie. Texas played stronger in the first half, Lowans fought back but neither side could kick goals. Both teams fielded college players. play featured hard beltings and quick action with little length.
Special Wire to Saturday Times notes Captain J. C. South of My Second Arkansas volunteers is set to resign. Miss Margis of Louisville, Kentucky and December 7 are tied to the pending action. South is a holdover state soldier with signs of leaving, as a Senate review and possible governor appointment of First Lieutenant W. S. Wendell to the vacancy are discussed.
Speci al Wire to Sunday Tight reports a rumor among officers and men that the regiment will move before Christmas. The note says the unit is highly efficient and garrison duty is seen as preferable, lending credibility to the speculation.
Rockport Texas November report describes a heavy northeaster striking the area. Mabel, a vessel or person linked to R Green, endured damage from the storm and heavy seas. Smoke loss noted and ongoing danger outside the harbor.
Reports from the Spanish Fonduray coast recount a brutal storm that wrecked eleven vessels in Porty Cortez harbor with many presumed lost. A large steamer Oterd laden with freight struggled to enter the bay as lighter boats ferried cargo away. The disaster disrupted banana shipments and attracted business from Chicago and St. Louis, with isolation hindering precise casualty figures.
San Antonio financier Fenson says 50,000 will fund a pulp plant and siphon facility at Sour Lake while a public offering next week may raise capital. Sour Lake company seeks to connect with Southern Pace to ship spices from the lake region. officials claim moderate rail service will eliminate the lake route and recoup costs.
Ranchers report slow sales but steady receipts as Texas markets feel the bite of rough roads and cold drought weather. Buyers retreat from English stockers while local marts see larger shipments from San Marcos to Temple, with several traders opening new operations and planning for the January Galveston live stock convention.
Police officer Adolph Seblocki captured a large bundle of Indianapolis wearing apparel left at a door by a boy. The boy did not return after promising to come back. Authorities believe the clothes may be stolen and were brought to the police station for evidence and verification.
In Laredo on November 2k the Smaug Ladies hosted a military ball at Crssine hall, elaborate American colors and evergreens decor framing a formal evening. The event featured a grand entrance by units led by Chief Baglee Maurlee Kelly and Capt. Earnest, with a lively program of twenty dances and a late-night feast provided by Caterer Ketchum.
A special engagement of the Chase Daniels stock company opened at the Grand Opera House last night at people's prices to a small audience. The Texas Hoo! is the title of the performance. The cast features J.P. Curran, a former well known professional actor. The company is booked for Cow nights matinees this afternoon and Tuesday.
Thy Light records two new songs acknowledged as received. They are judged promising and likely to become popular, noted for their composition and publication by a local music firm. One piece titled Don Cis the Secret Away is credited to Prof. F. Li. Hrnford with the music.
Prof Bernard Sekel and Buford Bros publish two new musical pieces titled Friends and Don’t Give the Secret Away. Sekel’s previous hit For the Love of a True Woman’s Heart is noted, with strong local sales in the city. A. W. Saw calls a Young Men’s Christian Association meeting next Tuesday at 8 pm to discuss association business and development plans. No collection or subscription will be taken.
Mirage announces The Palace theatre opening in Abuul within days. The venue on Taredo sleeve, near Belyeen Teleresy and Commerce streets, will offer a complete outfitting and a fresh lineup of talent at opening.
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