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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1898

Page

6

Reasons Why I Am For Sheriff Campbell

A voter listing reasons to support John P. Campbell for sheriff. He is trusted as a friend, brave, civil, courteous, and an officer who treats all equally. He employs deputies who are gentlemen and uphold public trust. A moral man, he respects beliefs, comes from a stable background, and has lived in Bexar County thirty five years, aligning with the community’s best interests.

John P. Cambbell Becaush Bexar County B Etter

Light announces candidates for District Clerk in Bexar County

The Light is authorized to announce several candidates for county offices in Bexar County. Names include Georch Suiugpy Nat Lewis and Henry Umsoluild for District Clerk, N. T. Sallliway and Wat. Hewlett for County Commissioner, Belg and Jonas for commissioner seats, Charles Guerguin for commissioner district No 4, Peter Jonas for county judge, and John A. O'Connor for county attorney, all in the November 1898 1899 election cycle.

Georch Suiugpy Bexar Copnty Nat Lewis Bexar County Henry Umsoluigld Die Light N. T. Salliway Coussey Wat. Hewpel Ures M. Belg William Jonas Wimesell Treceinat No Tirht Charles Guerguin Ail Irlenda Peter Jonas John A. O'Connor Louis Huth

Campaign notices announce multiple county offices candidates

A scanned page shows multiple 19th century political notices naming candidates for sheriff, justice of the peace, constable, assessor, and county treasurer in Bexmar County with election day references in November 1895 and earlier. Names include John P Campbell, Jon Wilicens, Tad, Phane O Banion, Joan Gatrett, Woild Kohr, Wm M Green, Louis Huth, John Tobin, and John Legler, each soliciting support and outlining candidacy for various precincts and offices.

John P. Campbell Bexmar Cma- Ing Haib Jon Wilicens Lal Phane O'Banion Joan DR. Gatrett Kohr WM. TI

District Attorney Candidate Ford Lisat Name and Tax Collector Race

District Attorney candidate Carlos Bee announced for the November 5 1858 election. Paul Imberscheidt listed as candidate for County Tax Collector. Bexar County Board of Equalization assessed mortgages of Strahorn Hutton Evans at 70253 dollars, company protesting residency but tax status upheld through comptroller guidance.

Lisat Carlos Bee

War losses in conquest of Cuba in Spanish-American War

A partial, critical review of the Cuba campaign cites official death totals and portrays American casualties as chiefly from disease and long campaigns rather than combat. It notes 2,200 officer and soldier deaths from fevers, with 23 officers and 2 others dying in battle. The piece argues Spain overstated resistances and emphasizes costs beyond battlefield deaths.

Guiday Spain Teagan Place Opera Agen Porta Klea Akunilu Cuba Madrid Toral

Hunting party plans for quail and dove in the region

Several hunting parties will head to the country today though some sportsmen hold back for quail as birds are nesting. Names include Dick Staryhorn at Mitch els lake, Joaquin Guerre after ual, Herman Voxler, S. M. Hongihton, Ceas Wrang, Chas Stowers, Jack Hebgen, Indy Strohmeyer, GM Teich, Emil Dulling, Ed Lizfelder, George Chabot, Jud G Pry, Simon Veith, and a Gulf Shore hunt along the Aransas Pass. Dulling says no more hand car trips today except for the season gang.

Ady Ature Bob Wihle Dick Staryhorn Mitchels Lake Chartey Fturmmel Castroville Prairia Emil Dulling Iflizfelder George Chabot Jud G Pry Simon Veith Aransas Pass G. C. Handauer John F. Burkhardt Henry Manger Plaudt Salado Gulf Shore Nand Alog George Dullin Duliiig

Feast of Booths Observed at Local Synagogues

The Jewish festival of Sukkot was celebrated yesterday morning at Temple Beth El and the Agudas Achim synagogue in a fitting, pretty manner. Solemn services will be held at the Agudas Achim synagogue this morning.

Tabernacles Beth el Agudas Achim

Fort Worth Court Convictions In Northern District Federal Court

Federal court in Fort Worth sentenced multiple defendants for embezzlement and burglary in the North District. Wiet detailing, A White, and Hardy Wartick each faced months or days and fines. Ian Mitchell of Texline received eight months plus sixty five dollars. CL P Goode of Jack county got one year and one day Leavenworth. Paris Dudley and Geo Newwarm connected to burglary of Grapevine estates with modified terms pending state convictions.

North District Fort Worth Tex Federal Court Wieit Diatiling Jack County Leavenworth Char? Johnson Paris Dudley Geo. Nelewarm Poat

Baseball Thematics and Transfers Across Teams

Ted Sullivan plans a move to Wes Artbur Kyi and aims for a Texas spring. George Gilpatrick is listed by Caliihus reserve for next season. Tie and wife winter in St Louis. Umpire Jack Brennan officiates in St Louis. Shortstop Louie Knaulaa opens a wet … Dayton 2, 0 as he nears next season. Klopt's timely play won the Western Seavurs title for the Cowboys. Cincinnati Reds visit San Antonio in spring for a patty. Tommie Cor marries Daisy Sye in a farm event at Hares Steinfieldt’s. Washington’s Monogr Arthursign noted. In San Antonio the tedler part seeks spring training grounds.

Ted Sullivan Texas Baseball Malas George Gilpatrick Caliiihus Lis Tie St Louis Jack Brennan la Aise St. Louk Louie ‘Knaulaa Dayton tGus Klopt Kansas City

Suspected Roadside Shooting Near Opelousas

A blacksmith named Mor Ng was mortally wounded on a public highway near Opelousas as two men identified as Osnisime Brnne and Henry Dare were arrested. A pistol fired recently is tied to the incident, with District Judge and physician summoned for statements. Local community notes fear justice will follow swiftly.

Opelousas Gut John Mor Yublie Tinon Tre Reagan Morris Fett Mledgins Oneisime Brnne Henry Dare Pile Pistal Martis

State Capluyal News Sunday Telegraph Alight

Counties report large tax figures with Kinney and Tarrant sums listed. Governor Giderson and Lieutenant Governor Jester attend Democratic rally in Dallas as statewide totals surface.

State Capluyal News Austin Tex Podays Kinney Tarrant County

Opening of the Palt and Winter Season Reception

The formal opening of the Palt and Winter Season features a public reception hosted by the MOC.AL under Professor Ausuat Schemmel. A varied program includes piano solos, readings, and vocal selections, with Miss Dara Maltsberger and Miss Dey Verguson among performers. New physical director Woo EL Aven will explain the department’s aims. Light refreshments will be served by the Ladies' auxiliary. The event is timed for tomorrow evening with rooms open Sunday afternoon. a boys’ gospel meeting follows at 8 o'clock addressed by Mr. RW. Orvis, inviting all boys under sixteen to attend. Sam J. Brent, Fourth Texas Fundry, U.S. Volunteers, will address the meeting alongside music attractions.

Ausuat Schemmel Charrinade M Price Vaeasatn le Hohn Dara Maltsberger Gus. Albers Dey Verguson Mesdames Silliman Milburn Powell Alexander Asacelation RW. Orvis Gaa Cordiahy Thia Sam J. Brent Cabur Texadifundry U.S Volunteers Texas Army

Yellow Fever Panic Spreads Across Mississippi States

A chaotic panic over yellow fever sweeps several Mississippi towns forcing migrations toward Chicago. Officials note deaths from diphtheria eclipsing the fever in Chicago, while Mississippi communities discuss economic impact and outflow of people and money as restrictions and fear deepen.

Sidney Light Jackson Chicago Lee Alfiehul Piitea Adelson Orwend Ed Whimis Wreter Valtoy Mississippi Tilameqne Westeilroid Tawe

Deaths in Dallas Area Trial For Robbery and Murder

Special Wire reports in Worth Texas that Dartington and Gudlngton were found guilty of murder in the first degree with death penalty sought. A Santa Fe train near Worth was robbed with a fireman killed and a guard wounded. Suspects were pursued, with Anderright captured. Gey and Alcore face trial for related charges.

Ware Worth Tex Dartington Alius Gudlngton Mort Worth Sagimaw Arbittaker Bnggi Kennedy Eley Anderright cHign New Tess Alcore Wee

Otto Piper Injured After Nighttime Saloon Incident

Otto Piper was injured around 11:20 pm when his face struck an iron foot railing at the bay of a saloon on 113 South Alamo Street. He sustained a deep gash along the left side of his nose and was taken to a back room where a doctor treated the wound.

Otto Piper Gall Alamo Street

No More Volunteer Regiments to Be Mustered

President Metinfey and Congressman Cannon announce that no additional volunteer regiments will be discharged while peace talks continue. They stress the need to keep all troops in service, dismissing pressure to disband volunteer units and underscoring the government’s firm stance on mobilization.

Washinston D.C United States Jasora Paria Metinfey Cannon Tiboig Crerimenta Veing

Kerrville Excursion Tickets Cut From Kerrville Branch

Railroad General Passenger Agent Bo Tati Un of San Antonio announces effective Oct 3 that round trip tickets to Kerrville branch points are discontinued including one and two day tickets, while tickets to points on the coast division remain valid. Dr Ammonia Dr Pires improved slightly. Dr Ornelas suspended surgery hoping for further improvement. Hawley spoke at La Grange to about 500 attendees, mostly negroes, who cheered loudly. the congressman was urged to quiet the noisy crowd during the address.

Kerrville Excuusion Bo Tati UN San Antonio Aransas Pass Kerrville Coset Flores Pires Ornelas Hawley LA Grange Casange Tex Congressman Hawley Court House Ais

Alger Blamed For Deaths At Camp Encampment Scandal

Officials in the Inspector General and War departments face criticism as death counts from the Chiappeamauga Park encampment are disputed. Telegrams seek figures from Chipkwthwara Park authorities while hospital records remain unavailable. The inspector general’s office is criticized for lacking inspections and for officers serving beyond required duties, raising questions about military welfare and efficiency.

Sprefal Wite Co Somday Cagut Chatlanaose Alsne Hag Stemiberg Fossa Chipkwthwara Park Aiea National Cemetery Uigt Ingpeelar Generals Department aNathera Hreckenridge Sanzer Lawson Senerel Hughes Offcers Inspector General's Department lémHar

Bradley to the Opposition in Texas Uprisings

The Populists in Texas endorse a non partisan uprising against state governance. Aimed at October 23, county by county meetings, the effort calls for displaying letters from Grane Culberson Gibbs and Darden, and Carlistea’s letter to Dr Lett, while urging consolidation of opposition candidates. Bradley as Peoples Party chairman advocates parity with independents and Republicans and a fair administration under Gov Gibbs.

Waen Tex Texas Texas &S Sayers Kla Tyler Sptech Atgies Atgies. Thereby Declare October 23N0,, Mindfillers Grane Culberson Gibbs Darden Carliste Lett Sayare Steond Dusi | Nees J. W. Bradley T Chatrman- Peoples

Death of Joe Hamilton Former union leader and printer

Joe Hamilton aged 34 died after a four month illness. He was a printer and former president of San Antonio Typographical Union No. 172. Born in Quincy Nebraska, he lived in San Antonio about ten years. He suffered from laryngeal tuberculosis and died suddenly after barbering on East Houston Street. He left a wife.

Joe Hamilton San Antonio Houston Street Garden Errest Houston

Rice Damage From Two Storms Hits Louisiana Rice District

A late September cyclone and an equinoctal storm devastated Calcasien area rice fields. Damage exceeds 700000 dollars as standing crops, stored grain, and mills flood or rot. Recovery delayed by rain and labor shortages. harvests ruined across parishes including Jennings and New Orleans region. headlines note widespread loss and market impact for weeks.

Jennings Rome Jendings Calcasien

GE Football Officers Elected In University Meeting

In Austin on October 1 the university athletic association, with about two dozen students, met to eject officers for the next year. Prof Fite-Hush was elected president, Mus Mullis vice president, and James M Hart secretary. The group discussed uniforms and ordered 19 jerseys, football shoes, trousers, nose guards, a substitute belt, and 12 stockings for the team.

Syecin Wiye Austin Woom Fite-Hush Mus Mullis Law James M. Hart Athlede Gstandl Tellcad Wil Gaabtehe Allen Nisic

Senator Chilton Examines Democratic Policy of Expansion

Senator Chilton spoke at the Slayden club in the district courtroom outlining Democratic views on expansion. He favored retaining Puerto Rico but opposed retaining the Philippines, warned of universal conquest and pacification demands, and argued annexation risked international trouble. He defended the Monroe Doctrine while noting labor and citizenship complications, predicting J. J. Sayers as next Texas governor and W. Bryan as future president.

Malena Chilton Slayden Club District Court Room Pic Philippines Porte Rico Paliippings Cubs Porto Rico Congress United States China Nnion J. J. Sayera Texas Bryan Courar Fudge Noonan

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Dischiet Olpre Por County FOR Justice OF the Peace Office of Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 1 Tad For Constable Licht John W. Tobin John Leglir Paul Imberscheidt Oy Coundy Anfirada Victoriana Lue Josie Ad Parker Josiz Bountatda Rakah Coouides Fort Worth Court Tenas Ebaselaliths Wes—Artbur Kyi Soward Chupe Wendy Pesuntary Deati Roprhry Presitéan McKinley ALGER PARIC Prigesetoe Generals Waa Louisiana RICE Agaw Aytend Calanleu GE Football Senator Chilton
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