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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1899
Page
6
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Bexar county court ordered transfer of historical papers to the University of Texas. The archives cover Spanish governance era and vice versa, excluding land titles. Conditions require safe boxing, fireproof storage, two classified archives in order, translations for rapid provision to Bexar records, and return of any West Texas documents when found.
City carpenter Jim Downey started a ramp and dumping platform on the river bank between the French and Bovro buildings on Main Street. Pushcart drivers will wheel carts up the incline to dump garbage into a wagon below.
During the past week the following prisoners were placed in the Bexar county jail: Tames Larey for forgery. Grestorio Ochoa for peace bond. TY. W. Wilson for disposing of mortgaged property. Wesley Packer for theft under $50. Jore T Taina for burglary and theft. Berths His for theft under $50. Nemen ino Yubarra for theft under $50. Cesaria Madona for silent retail quor dealing. Gip Hardin for murder.
The Make Millinery company has moved from Commerce and Prose streets to the Landsome new building at No 117 Alamo street. Next Wednesday morning they will astonish their hosts of lady friends with a most beautiful display of millinery in San Antonio. Ladies, children, and Miss Godett invite all to call.
Special to the Sunday Light reports a refined gathering at Mr and Mrs Will Gentzen Gibbs street last evening in honor of Arthur Gentzen. Refreshments were served as friends noted a pleasant surprise party with much happiness and sociability.
Victoria Texas September 30 Sherry Catender in critical condition after eye removal leaves sight only in one eye. The Ruble Kreyer Co. concluded a work engagement as a crowned house greets them nightly.
The New Orleans Cotton Exchange suspended trading after a furious price surge driven by Liverpool cues and fears of a weak crop. Directors convened to void fake quotations and halt futures as losses and disruption spread to Little Rock and surrounding counties. Farmers and brokers faced heavy implications while some benefited from sudden price spikes.
A New York telegram reports a rigorous investigation by Western Union into a volatile false quotation incident. Ann Omheid of the company suggests clerical error rather than conspiracy, noting multiple transmission risks. The New York Cotton Exchange centralizes prices and depends on Liverpool cables when open, with Southern exchanges affected after yesterday’s lapse.
J A Nadeau, mayor of Therville Quebec, asks British Vice Consul to review film documents alleging Joseph Benoist, who died in this city on August 22, left $200,000 to Kansas City and St Louis riites and wife and son. A Mrs Benoist in Yherville claims to be his widow after years of silence and pursuit of proof.
The Patriotic Sons of America in New Haven adopt a non-partisan resolution urging unwavering support for the U S government's actions in the Philippines. They condemn critics as recreant to American citizenship and insist the flag remain unfurled against all foes, praising liberty and national strength.
Major Scovel and several British officers report mules purchased in New Orleans and across the Midwest for the Transvaal fight. All available standard army mules have been bought and will be shipped by sea to Cape Town aboard vessels chartered by the British Admiralty. A cargo of fifteen hundred mules will depart in a few days.
Special to the Sunday Light reports a central feature of the Democratic senatorial campaign in Richmond Virginia on September 30. The piece highlights a three fold legislative strategy and the party's efforts to bolster support ahead of upcoming elections.
Merchants’ Exchange hall prepares for Yello Prophet bail with festive decorations underway. Workers drape bunting and color bulbs while electric chandeliers are regilded. A fountain centerpiece has been repainted and now features colored globes as its new ornament, drawing attention from traders below.
Colonel Torrey of Wyoming, famed rough rider, funds schooling for two soldiers chosen from his regiment. Charlie Binke of San Greek, Wro., will study law at the state university in Lincoln. Veum Fox of Sim Deuce, Wye., will pursue an art course in St Louis. Torrey places 5000 in a fund to support Fox, while Binke receives 100 yearly for five years.
Special to the Sunday Hight Huston reports a smallpox outbreak in Massachusetts. Two infected barbers in a major barber shop near the post office are quarantined as health authorities close the shop and relocate patients to a pest house. Red flags fly at quarantined homes while patrolmen enforce the restriction. Prominent locals exposed.
Opelaika Sept 80 Noting what farmers nationwide are doing it would be amiss to overlook the achievements of Mr HL af Wilson of Opelicaka. He is a former newspaper man editor of the Birmingham Globe Herald and later editor of the Opelicaga News. Last fall he purchased twenty acres of land and began a system of work that produced a marvelous yield. From twenty acres he gathered this season’s bales of cotton five or more bales yet to be picked two hundred shells of oats four hundred fifty bushels of corn two thousand five hundred pounds of fodder ten tons of peavines and a crowd of gross hay. In addition he fed all stock and will kill one thousand pounds of meat this fall. The result was made possible by not cultivating too much land.
In Worth Texas on September 10 Fort Worth halfbacks Trackaberry and Townsend sparked a 16 to 0 victory over State University in a scrimmage on the way to Dallas. The game featured notable ball handling and running plays by the Fort Worth squad.
The Manhattan Stock company presented The Favorite Orphans at Grand Opera House to a large audience last night with specialities and pictures. The engagement ends with the matinee this afternoon. They depart from San Antonio to Fort Worth after. The Grand will be dark this week and reopen next Sunday with Richards Pringle’s Georgia actress. The quarantine data no interferes, on the 6th will follow How Smith Met Janey, and On Gay, Coney Island.
Joseph Alaurer Montuary aged 65 died yesterday at 113 North Mesquite Street. A widower and native of Ober Elsag Germany he had lived in San Antonio nine years. No auction sales mentioned. Genuine bona fide warranty implied for planos sold by Thos Goggan & Bros 1010.
Special to the Sunday Line from New York reports Admiral Dewey received the ceremonial cup yesterday. The parade drew grandstands and lumber shortages caused delays. officials and officers attended the Battery presentation with Governor Roosevelt, Mayor Van Wyck, and Rear Admiral Schley participating. The mayor presented the loving cup as Dewey greeted the crowd and proceeded to breakfast.
Report from Oklahoma Territory describes hundreds of white men encamped near Choctaw Nation seeking Choctaw wives before citizenship rules expire on October 2. Analysts say Choctaw girls command large land and cash. Dawes Commission chair Tams Bixby cites about 1000 weddings in the Choctaw Nation in recent years amid pressure and speculative marriages.
Tustlee Batt 13 outlines evidence from the county farm and road inquiry. He plans to finish next week with sensational developments expected. The commissions court adopts strict rules on convict punishment, banning whipping and placing cases under direct supervision of the county farm superintendent with full reports to the court. The probe aims to curb cruelty and shift accountability onto officers tied to prior conditions.
Kansas City Central High School faces student society disturbances as four fraternities risk disbandment after past year woes. Principal White brokers limited revival and the Board warns meetings must focus on lessons or closures will follow despite probation.
A clipped dispatch from Paris notes Pra ncr wonders at UWE alongside Dewey praising a hero likeable for straightforward government. It contrasts Dewey and Cavite’s defeat with speculation on McLernin’s senatorial election and Sullivan vs Tawre uncertainty as campaigns heat up.
Herschal Smith, once a city judge, was released early from a fraud pension case after President Dick Kinley acted on Judge Bryant’s recommendation. The action followed a prior conviction for fraudulently drawing a pension for another.
In Tigh Ween Texas on September 30 a cash shortage disrupted a cotton firm causing checks signed under dubious reports of prices to be challenged. A farmer and morning firm began paying all checks as lawyers prepared to enforce eleven payments. Fort Worth report notes Wilson Gregg, a note lawyer, died from a fall several weeks ago.
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