Overland Ride to Albuquerque Ends in San Antonio Return
H W Beckwith and companions recount an 1100 mile horseback trek from Fort Concho to Albuquerque with stops at Fort Stockton Fort Davis Socorro and more. They joined New Mexico militia to hunt Indians and later returned to San Antonio in September praising the plains life and noting no Indians sighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Beckwith
Judge Beckwith
Chicago
Chicago and Alton Railway
Board of Trade
San Antonio
W. A. Otis
J. H. Owthwaithe
Cleveland
Ohio
J. C. Bussey
W. R. McFarland
Ill
Fort Concho
Fort Stockton
Stockton
Fort Davis
Socorro
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Young Beckwith
MacFarland
Black Range
J. P. Blaine
Airview
Socorro County
A. Rush Bow
Mr. Beckwith
el Paso
McFarland
Beckwith
Unjust Charge and Defenses in Aulde Morte Case
A San Antonio Light excerpt from New Orleans reporting on the Aulde morte kidnapping case and United States Consul Dr. Campbell. The author defends Campbell, noting government oversight of expenses and rewards, and disputes charges as unfounded. The item also includes advertisements and a reflection on West Texas Conference Seminary plans in Austin 1885 and Methodist efforts for Black education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Light
City of Mexico
New Orleans
Auldemorte
State Department
United States
Dr. Campbell
Campbell
Washington
Treasury Department
Auldemont
Antonio Lighi
West Texas Conference Seminary
Simpson Mission M. E. Church
Austin
Texas
Ruat
D. D
Freedman’s Aid Society
West Texas Annual Conference
Wiley University
Marshall
Methodist Episcopal Church
Villotson
Great
Southwest
Mack Hewsson
City Water Works Should Be City Owned and Controlled
Editor San Antonio Light argues for municipal ownership of water works over private company control. It claims city bonds could fund new systems, reduce hydrant costs, and route private taps to public gain, projecting annual savings and greater fairness under city operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Light
United States ‘Treasury
Citilen
Wool Sale At Bennett Sells 29 Bags For 19 Cents
The 1912 wool clip sale at Sam C. Bennett's warehouse drew a large crowd of international buyers. Bids started at 17 cents and rose to 19, with Arthur E. Gill securing the price for Denny David & Dike. Analysts call the San Antonio market strong and predicting further gains, while Bennett toasted the success with champagne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam C. Bennett
Brice Littel
Texas
E. R. Case
Lewis & Howard
Chicago
A. E. Gill
Dewey
Gould
New York
Henry Francis
Nichols, Dapee & Co
Boston
John Owens
Philadelphia
J. Hill
J. Hall
Hall Bros
Norwich
Canon
Bradbury
Lynne
Conn
John Dewes
Thompson & Matthews
W. Gruendler
Fort Worth
C.G. Hubbard
Denny, Rice & Co
Arthur E. Gill
Denny, David & Dike
Commission House of
San Antonio
Bennett
New Furniture Arrives at L. Wolfson Shop
A large shipment of new furniture fills the upper floor at L. Wolfson. Modern parlor sets in varied upholstery attract attention, with bedroom suites finished in marble and a bridal room set featuring blue silk velvet lined drawers. Also new bookcases desks and an adjustable cot join a carpet selection of velvet body brussels tapestry ingrains and two ply rugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wolfson
Market Notes and Prices from New York and Chicago
Reports from New York show varying cotton futures with October at 9.53 and November near 9.70 while December and later months move around 9.70 to 10.15. Stock market notes mention general activity with Delaware and Lackawanna cited. Chicago wheat and corn prices show active trading with November wheat around 89 cents and corn near 40 1/2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trarch
trarch, W.01@10.05; April 10,14 10.15; May, 127 Q1027; June, 10.00@10.07; uly
Livexrevon
Pote
Orleans
Mber
New York
Delaware and
Lackawanna, I
Chicago
Recorder's Court Disorderly and Fine Actions
Gaston Crawford fined seven dollars for drunk and disorderly conduct. Tom Johnson’s contempt fine was remitted. Jose M. Flores dismissed for nuisance. Ramon Fernandez fined five dollars for drunkenness. Ferdinand Schneider fined five for violating sanitary ordinance. Mrs Schneider and others fined for interfering with an officer. bonds forfeited as defendants did not appear. alias warrants issued, returnable tomorrow. George Dunn dismissed for insulting language toward Mrs Dobard. Pedro Tallegas fined two dollars for keeping a vicious dog that bit a boy. Jack Buckley fined five dollars for drunken and disorderly conduct. Ben Kiolbassa’s purchase of country produce within market ordinance continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston Crawford
Tom Johnson
Jose M. Flores
Ramon Fernandez
Ferdinand Schneider
Neighbors Up In Police Court Over Tiny Disputes
Mr and Mrs Dobard and Mr and Mrs Dunn of San Luis Street in the First ward faced a police court session. Accusations of insults and a 2 cent debt for wood sparked a quarrel over a pair of scales, with an additional 10 cent claim for tacks. The case was dismissed and both sides were told to depart quietly.
Land Transfers and Purchases In Early San Antonio Area
The record lists multiple 19th century land transactions around San Antonio. Becks sell 160 acres near survey 14 and 300 acres by Chupederas waters. Winters and Park families exchange interests in leagues east of the city. various other parcels along Cibolo, San Pedro, and Soledad streets change hands for sums ranging from 50 to 3450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Beck
Loa R. Beck
James W. Irvin
Josefa Martinez
Chupederas
GSO
I. Park
James W. Park
John P. Park
Charles F. Park
Orin Winters
Tower of
San Antonio
Owen Winters
William Erwin
A. Hansl
Horace K. Turber
Soledad Street
Farr
Dalkowitz
Frank Street
Bil
John
San 4
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Ladies Dress
Joske Brothers
W. B.G Smith
Northern Assurance Company
England
Commercial Union Assurance Company
Englad
Imperial Firs Insurance Company
Lancashire.Insurance Company
Phenix Assurance Company
Insurance Company of North America
Phenaix Insurance Company
Hartford
Phenix Insurance Company
Brooklyn
American Central Insurance Company
Louis
Rische’s Cigar Store
Commerce Street
Crisk
J.isch
Orr
Sunset Depot
San Antonio, Texas
E. Commerce Street
Seavithery Hotel
James P. Hickman, JR
J. H. Marquart
Rietor
THE
Causcenr Cpt
Faancracions
Prince Albert
Oxford
Newport
Soledadst
GEO
H. Kalteyer
W. E. Jones
B. J. Mauermans
Alamo Cements
Manutrac Writrers
Acequia Street
Bambexcer
F. Simmang
Qysters, Fish and Game
A. Hamped
Riverside Cafe
AncojAt
Echolz’s
Commerce
Losoya Streets
ITV
Courthouse
Iportant
FW. McAllister & Bro
Alamo $T
Cor
Rosendale
Plains
Monterey
Mexico
Brussels
Haas & Oppennemmen
City Water Works
Floyd & Co
Blum & Koenigsberger’s
Recorder's Court
W. H
Proprietors
W. H. Simms
Fdwin Joyce
Max Samuels
Rosalia Grayallia
Tim Starrin
Ed Joyce
Larry Dooley
Katie Wedell, Nellie Allen
Sweres Eee
Starin
Ricklin
Bebe
May Allen
Nellis Allen
Rose Gore
Lucy Wolf
Rosalia
Joyce
Fashion Orchestra
Bessie Carltor Mise Mo Way
Bird
Ina Choice
Bessie Carlton
Nan
Charles Linwood
John Worthington
Dana Harper
Teeatre Shitty McGlory
Lobster pleMuilin
Gilbert Leone Ieeviss
Julia Worthington
Nettie
Mrs. O'Neil
Mes
Wilson
Poe Ree Eee
Pere Ee Tet Wenee
Charles EB. Emmett
Annie Howard
Debbie Ricklin
Nettie Alen
Fulton Ferry
Nieves
Worthington
Fi Havenue
East River
Lobster McMullen
Julia
Herrebcug
Bray
Kabegh
Linwood
McMullen
Street
New Company
NEW United Monster
Manoel
Losoya Street
Berndt
Vienna
South Centre
RS. A. R. Gregory's School
Nacogdoches Street
Spiethagen & Co
East
Houston Street
Wamet
A. “Reimann
Rp One
Camargo Street
Spieshagen & Co
Bastouston Street
AN Antonio
Flores St
Plymouth Rock
Solnee Street
R. Horley
Arantes
Bailroad
de Wore
Jerma
Lachappelle
Flores Street
L. Goren
Barrett
Salt Lake Herald
H. Barrett
James Robinson
Robert Stickney
Emma Lake
Barrett's
Barrett's Circus
San Francisco Chronicle
Protecte & Master
Nonth
Earl Aan
Alze
L. Gabza
Main Plaza
San Pedro Springs
Lorenzo Castro
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