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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1896

Page

4

McKinley Emerges Favorite in Early State Odds

Special wire from Washington reports McKinley leading in state betting odds with strong showings in New York California Kansas and Maryland among others while Bryan trails with fewer favorable lines. Odds cited include Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey and Wisconsin among the states listed with varying favorites.

Meinley Haaven West Vie Siuia Intern Verenue Mi Ber West Virginia New York Gene Testis McKinley New York City California Kansas Maryland Townite Maine Messachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Pumperine New Jersey Unio Sylvia Rode Island Vermuut Wisconsin Bryan Bic

Blood stained freight car mystery in New Orleans

An investigation is underway into a freight car seen in New Orleans containing fresh blood stained furniture and discarded female clothing. Police say no physical evidence of a crime was found and the car shows signs of forced entry. Residents speculate on a foul murder with no definite conclusion yet.

New Orleans Washington Smith Miineis Central Road Callions Street Uiak Dy Well City Trilana

New Orleans Bank Scandal Reveals Internal Looting

Special wire dispatch from New Orleans reports depositors of the looted Bank of Commerce will not receive fifteen cents on the dollar today. Liquidators’ full report due Monday. President and cashier, with a few insiders, appear to have run the bank for personal gain, the president taking the largest share.

New Orleans Bank of Commerce Awng

MARK ITANNAS CONFIDENT IN WIDE OPPOSITION

In New York on October 8 chairman Hanna predicted a sweep in favor of sound money across October battles. He said defeat of Mr. Logan is vital and urged a decisive, nationwide effort to unite against the opposition while noting potential clashes in Chicago and Indiana. He argued those seeking to sue the family should go toChicago.

New York Hanna Chicago Ilinofg Indiana Alichigar Iowa Missouri Logan

Accident Near Golden Pond Claims Child’s Life

A report from Golden Pond in Henry County notes a tragic accident when a man named Springfield aimed a blow with a stick at an animal and accidentally struck Springfield's ten year old brother, who died instantly. The event left Springfield in shock and grief.

Tenn Golden Pond Leg County Springield Springfield Kih- Fue Springfielt

A Grand Day for McKinley Delegations at Canton

Major McKinley greeted by about fifteen thousand delegates marching up Main Street Hill. Delegations arrived from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. He held fourteen formal speeches and many informal talks from breakfast to after sunset.

McKinley Canton Gio Mainskent Hill Wac Dows New York Pennsylvania Thi Nois Ohio Mdiana

Passengers Taxed as Sard for Quarter in 1906

A Special Wire from the Sunday Light in Austin reports the Sherman, Shreveport and Southern tallying a payment of 64 gross passenger earnings for the quarter ending September 1906. Bond withstands by Orange City at $25. Relwal tagged, $11,000 jail occasion noted.

Austin Tex Sherman Shreveport Orange City

Burgears in Austin Reported by Special Wire

A report from Austin mentions burglaries in the city with several regiments entering and some money and clothing stolen. It is unclear which regiments or dates are involved, but investigators suspect the thieves were brought into town in the aftermath of the incident.

Austin Texas Efrens

Duke Attacked by Four Hounds in Austrian Alts

Special wire report from Vienna states Duke Albert of Württemberg was seriously injured when a stag charged a party deer stalking in the Austrian Alps. The wounded animal knocked him down before attendants arrived to separate it as the stag continued to threaten others.

Vienna Albert Wurtemberg Ponthier Jim

Cyclone Results Reported by Special Wire in Washington

Washington reports a weekend on Pennsylvania Avenue halted by inspectors due to questionable walls. Incoming vessels encounter numerous capsized or partially submerged overboards. Gas leaks noted. signs of damage visible. The Wakefield reports twenty two wrecks noted by its purser as it reached the wharf at midnight.

Washington Pennsylvania Hesyere Wakefield Speci Courgit Nemines Tegante

Militia Officers Examined in Austin

The state military board met today in Austin Texas to examine Capt J S Smith major of the Fourth Regiment and J O Nowles major elect of the colored battalion The exam was only in Taletaee'gr tactics and is understood the report will be favorable

Austin Tex State Military Board Lece J. S. Smith T, E. Gh O. Nowles

Train wreck leaves brakeman dead in Mississippi

A freight train wreck on the Natchez branch of the Illinois Central railroad last night killed brakeman Ben Baite who was trapped in the caboose and burned to death. crew members escaped while another was badly hurt.

Jackson Miss Natchez Uwinoins Central Railroad Ben Baite Fendneroy

Cedar Keys Tidal Wave Seen From Cedar Keys

A Cedar Keys resident recalls a colossal Gulf tidal surge that struck the town around 7 o’clock, washing inland through streets and destroying buildings. He watched from a second story as a wall of water and wind collapsed structures, with homes left damaged and rooms filled with mud.

Jacksonville Cedar Keys Gulf

Texas silver and Bryan Sewall fight in Texas 1900 election

The article outlines Texas political maneuvers in the 1900 campaign as silver Democrats, Republicans, and Populists align to block Bryan and Sewall. It notes fusion tactics, state ticket battles, and anticipated cross-party support to influence electors, with debates over gold standard policies and party strategies impacting Texas votes.

Mistie Wes Werersy Texas Roy Maeve Mel Seavell Aidan Mare Amile Esas Bryan Sewall Murpher Bewall Lone Star Gowan Jian Jemversey al Kinley Ant Séwall Repeblicans Grant Biny Ul Fa Swlman Eomisthet Tbs Bryn Batth Republicis Non Tepubiv Mc‘inley Self Taowereadon Hearst Hin Aiil Asnimel Ag Stad Pation Penth

Tan Rolls Reported by Speekil Wire This Sunday

Vex on the tally shows Woramd county $1146 in taxes, Hocredts $203,470, MoT county $28, BALLS $1,282,705, Nantey county $418,705, llevense $90,503, Vai Verde county valuation, FHA increased. Trewsler county valuation $143,108 with a decrease of $49,189.

Speekil Woramd Talwriow Mot Nantey County Llevense Vai Verde

Charters Granted for Queen City Bar Association

The King Bridge company of Cleveland was granted permission to operate in Texas with capital stock of 225000. The Queen City Bar Association received charter with no capital stock, principal office listed as Queen City, Mex.

Sunday Light Fex King Hrkige Company Cleveland Oslo Kxlay Texas Queen City Bar Int Association Queen City Mex

Ardrew D White Defits Culberson Forgery Claim Letter

New York October 3 government writer Ardrew D White from Tibaca addresses Gov Culberson in an open letter asserting the recent Bismarelke can prign document is a forgery.

Gulberson Specia The Sunday Light New York Ardrew D. White Tibaca Gov. Culberson Bismarelke

Senator Vorhees III Returns Home from Hospital

Verve Haute Indiana October report notes Senator Vorhees III returning home on Tuesday and not yet able to receive visitors or telephone calls due to illness and fatigue. citizens hope for gradual recovery and public update forthcoming.

Senator Vorhees III Verve Haute Ind Vorhees Miuratay

Hurricane wrecks Cedar Kingsport area with nine million in damages

Sperial Wire reports from Sunday Light that the recent hurricane left over nine million in damage across the Cedar region. Widespread destruction blocked reports as many lines are down and the fate of Cedar Keys residents remains unknown.

Fire devastates Jeanerette residence area. 40 families homeless

A disastrous fire swept through four blocks of homes in Jeanerette Louisiana on October 3. Forty families were left homeless as losses reached about 160000 dollars, with insurance covering roughly 90000 to 60000.

Jeanerette Crain

Gorman Requisitioned for Campaign Tour

Senator Gorman will tour Maryland making speeches in support of Regan and will also deliver a talk in New York as part of a broader campaign effort.

Gorman Haltimore Regan Maryland New York

Political Debates Over Free Silver Split Party Redirects

The document reports a meeting where officials consider endorsing free silver and the Deanery influence on policy. It notes skepticism toward endorsing the free coinage stance and outlines a cautious approach to the political plank amid contention.

Spectacular Circus Show Dazzles City Crowd

The circus drew an immense audience with Walter the chimpanzee star, famed aerialist Three Da Comas, and the Nelson Family of acrobats. elephants and tigers captivated, while the festival’s pageantry and European acts drew high praise under Albert Ringling’s direction.

Kinga Beas Actrens Ciyens Ellis Intel Uvepesary Ils Nyy Phene Mageric Vng Vty Watton Lika Hari Walter Mitch Hee Hentia Leing Willan Worthington Altonison Pete Toyal Bengal Tigers Avenir Albert Ringling Vhree da Comas Tanader Mlace Paris Joseph le Flow Mig Nelson San Antonio Rom Mf

Watson as Vice Presidential Candidate Informal Move

In a late movement for readjustment of the vice presidential candidacy, Watson is dropped from the race by the Populist party committee. The decision is seen as a shift by senior Tutt, contending Watson’s disqualification clears the way for Yetiry as a possible nominee. Politicians link the move to a broader realignment in party strategy.

Watson Washington Sensior Tutter Paris Yetiry

Indiana Sound Money Debate Echoes National Strife

Fragmented OCR indicates Indiana coverage on sound money and free silver debates tied to national fusion tensions. Mentions Indianapolis and August events, with political undercurrents shaping local reaction to Populist and Democrat platforms amid economic policy contention.

Children claim land deed fraud in Caldwell County case

In the fifth district court yesterday the Plavintus family sought to cancel a deed to a farming tract near Broad Avenue claiming the defendant misrepresented ownership of 175 acres valued at US 2060. They allege they were driven from the homestead and pushed toward a different parcel, seeking an injunction to stay ejectment while they hold possession and pursue resolution.

Tropklus Gonaues Porlytifth Plavintus Broad Avenue Caldwell County Hugh Cor Heic Mey

Exhibition and concert at Al Muth's garden

Gov WO C O Nd Most No 1 gm Wians els Rolie corps No 1 eth Arty of the republic will give a steveopticon exhibition and grand hail in this city Tuesday evening October 61 for the bouest af hoit po lier Mit Auknission 25 cents.

Wiansels Rolie Eth Arty of the Republic al Muth

Injunction action halts sale of lands in Schott case

In Granthn Tulge Camp order issued yesterday in the case of Geroln Schott et al v. Ashtey et al. the court fixed a preliminary injunction preventing the sale or disposition of lands belonging to Geroln Schott. The plaintiffs seek nullification of a deed and aim to void a transfer connected to Tenyan lands, with the bond set at two hundred dollars.

Granth Esse Geroln Schott R. M. Ashtey J. Keyamingt J. Tlepyin George Rev.ter Biorky Vestradi Tolin Schott Tenyan Snland

Rattlesnake Warning After Narrow Narrow Escape

In a rough field report, Jolitt Downey stepped on a rattlesnake while chasing a bird near a rural path. His companion warned him as the snake struck, but Downey avoided the bite. He cut off the rattler’s twelve knobs to show as proof of the hazard and as a reminder of the danger.

Jolitt Downey

Bridal Pair Honored in City on Tour

Tex Prowitt, a prominent young man from Taylor Texas, and his wife, are in the city on their bridal tour. They were entertained Friday evening by Mr and Mrs Alf Dicekun of Prospect Hill. A party of friends gathered for a pleasant evening with music refreshments and toasts for the couple’s happiness and prosperity.

Tex Prowitt Mina Taylor Hig Mra Alf. Dicekuan Prospect Hill

Whigh Ex-Gov Moggy Sparks Courthouse Elevator Row

Former governor Moggy caused a stir at the new courthouse yesterday when he allegedly hogged the elevator, forcing other passengers to disembark to clear the load as officials faced a transport snag.

Whigh Moggy

Kaw scene on streets as Wage’s corpulent figure moves with Camp

An odd street encounter yesterday saw ex Governor Wage’s corpulent figure join Tintee Fayette Camp weighing 125 pounds as they moved together but no S ends were present to seize the moment and the opportunity escaped.

Wage

Birthday Anniversary at Mrs Cowley’s Home

Mrs. Will H. Cowley celebrated her birthday anniversary yesterday at her residence 410 Crockett Street. A large number of friends called during the afternoon and shared in the celebratory event with light refreshments and well wishes.

Will H. Cowley Crockett Street Torlbert Meyer Fight Suvet

Fair visitors flood Guadalupe Valley from Centre Point

From the fair at Centre Point the Mosars B M McNulty Joe Loy and W J Page and others returned last night. They report carloads of visitors poured in and say the Guadalupe Valley fair was a great success. Captain Page notes the race attracted the most attendance.

Mosars B. M. McNulty Joe Loy Tiefeson W. J. Page Centre Point Guadalupe Valley Fair Page

Carlisle Will Stump

Special wire report from Jaoulsville Kentucky states Secretary Carlisle will stump at a campaign stop. He plans to meet Chairman Davis of the National Democratic Central Committee and discuss preparations for a Washington visit in October.

Carlisle Jaoulsville Davis Mie National Democratic Central Mittee Dmé Washington

Georgetown Deed Foreclosure Sparks Local Credit Shuffle

In Georgetown a deed of frost collapsed last night as Vexas Dets-Scott and Tuntelina fled with the stock of dry goods to banker Fark Steele who holds six thousand det lire in preferred credit. Creditors include Avo Steele for four thousand, Sunger Brothers of Malias for three hundred thirty, and McWKean EvLore for one hundred. Assets are exhausted at eight jhoonant Jolisre with liabilities at sixteen jhoumepdl.

Georgetown Vexas Dets Scott & Tuntelina Fark Steele Herriest

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