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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1899
Page
4
The column reviews local politics and civic life in San Antonio, noting Mayor Hicks’s veto, West End development, and bids for leadership in Congress. It mentions advertising friction, street improvements, sewer questions, and calls for business-minded candidates like Frank H. Bushick, with city figures and local issues shaping the upcoming political landscape.
The piece notes investors fearing the tax impact on real estate growth while merchants face heavy taxation. It mentions civic meetings failing to spur property cleanup, and references varied local concerns from gambling to municipal issues, reflecting tense public sentiment amid economic stress.
Readers urged to visit Litelfen Ridh ings and Rotwell's studio at 167 West Commerce Street to view items available this week. The notice emphasizes direct inspection and local shopping.
Special Chicago report details President McKinley and party arriving with Marshal of Mexico and Premier Laurier for the fall festival and dedication ceremonies. A lum inated bicycle parade opened the events as reviews and escorts moved through the Auditorium and city streets. Mrs McKibbin reported telegrams from her husband as the celebration began.
City officials including Mayor Aleks and most of the council toured the new street to the Exposition grounds. Inspectors found the road nearly finished but ending at Riverside Park, with plans discussed to extend to the Fair entrance. Restaurant and catering preparations are announced along with construction work on Cedar tires for smooth streetcar traffic.
Two boys aged 12 and 14 appeared before Justice Snook charged with burglary and theft. They allegedly struck Mrs. Maud Green’s residence at 412 West Cypress Street, taking lead pipe and bath fixtures later sold to junk dealers. Local vandalism complaints rise as authorities suspect a gang operating in the city with Justice Shook overseeing the case.
The notice promotes everything at half price at 321 Alamo Plaza with stock closeout. Also mentions Me Walter Culler of Meinicke hotel traveling for a week toward Kerrville and the Guadalupe Mountains, seeking fishing or hunting action. GOGGAN & BROS push piano organ sales at low terms with their guarantee. Mr B D Ward, jeweler from Boston now with Bell Jewelry, plans to wed Miss Salome Wagenfuht at Westminster Presbyterian church on Garden Street next Sunday morning October 18 at 6:30 am in a quiet family ceremony.
The Pleasanton Monitor reports a confession linking Bee Qualls to the Barber family murder. W F Tenkins and his son John are named. Qualls, recently jailed, was identified by Mrs Mickley as the man seen near the murder route. Police traced the money to a buried location but initial search failed.
The cycling club discusses reorganizing the association into companies at a Monday meeting. A majority of directors favor the plan, signaling approval. A moonlight ride is scheduled for Tuesday the 17th with a good road, refreshments, and special interest from ladies. The daylight Thanksgiving Run is mentioned for next month, with road conditions noted as rough but improving after the new road work. No path work will occur until after the fair, then construction of the cycle path will resume. A San Antonio resident unfamiliar with the bicycle group is noted, and a remark about Admiral Dewey in Manila Bay is included.
The piece lists bowlers and teams with total pins 48,046 for the San Antonio Howling Sea Sue. It shows a weekly schedule of matches between Harmonys Missions, Beethovens, Dramatica, Hayseeds, Alamos, Huisaches, and Terners with dates and visitors. It also notes a second anniversary invitation for Anton Wenzelboige of the Order of Hermann Bons, to be held at Joan Scluh's ball on Josephins Street, with events starting at 8 PM including games, a garden concert, and a grand ball.
The Boerne Post reports authentic news that Dr Adolph Horifa house has been rented for Captain Dreyfus and his family. They will winter in the town, a suburb of the Alamo City. Local update notes Mr. Bip rad went to Cuero on business. Rothschild bread advertised at 10 cents a dozen.
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