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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1899
Page
6
The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company promotes its progressive stance and popularity by emphasizing adaptable services for all patrons. It highlights modern access for men of means and the fluent neighbor, offering use in one form or another.
Paris reports a revolutionary mood as strikes near Paris escalate with thousands marching toward the city. Government measures aim to quell unrest while workers plan a three day exodus to protest wages and conditions.
The Sunday Light reports a 26 bale cotton front Micawber plantation sold today at 10 cents to local buyers, the highest price yet seen this season. In Kansas Junction City, Glan era authorities cite an outbreak at Fort Riley with 17 horses killed and wood hauled for carcass burning. Veterinarians inspect stock and vaccinate, suspecting horses imported by mutes sparked the outbreak.
A Nag Woon case in the Supreme Court Territory of Oklahoma draws attention. Richardson Jr and a former First State Bank of Cherry assistant cashier linked to aging banking and lumber interests face a 40 dollar check case from Barash. Venue shifted to Kay county. judge Mehderson noted delays but not a fair ruling. A pardon granted by Acting Governor Lowe on 30 May 1807 is cited, complicating the record.
In Laredo a debate over Mexican race relations spurred mayoral scrutiny as speakers energized independent clubs. Local nurse officers and a noted editor wed, while crime and court actions include a Mexican laborer’s death and varied indictments in Zapata and Nuevo Laredo counties.
Special to the Sunday Light reports Admiral Dewey at the Navy Department declaring Acts not words are needed to quell the Filipino insurgents. He says a stronger Asiatic squadron at Manila is essential and that crushing Aguinaldo and his followers within six months could end the rebellion and pave the way for an enlightened government. He urges honest, kind treatment and self-government for the Philippines.
Special to the Sunday Tight from Washington October 7 reports Republicans claim Democrats face defeat. Bryan will campaign October 10 20 and 21 to argue current public issues, avoiding the college question as it is not an issue in the state.
Special to the Sunday Light from Washington on October 7 reports Florida Senator Mallory, a member of the Industrial Commission, discussing the political outlook. He opposes imperial expansion but concedes the U S may be forced to take further action, with Cuba destined for annexation, while Florida residents reportedly oppose it.
A fatal shooting occurred at a Charleston home involving a prominent local family. A thirty year old physician and his father exchanged angry words with the housekeeper, ending in the son fatally shot. Local officials investigation underway.
Special to Wie Sunny Light recounts a murder acquittal near Carrington, the 1807 toll gate robbers case, and a tangled tale of Dr Struth and Harry Craig. It traces escapes from state to state, a courthouse intrigue, a later poisoning attempt, and a widow’s years of scandal as a gray thread through a mountain county legend.
A garbled Sunday Light piece discusses Senator Morgab Governor Jounuwen ex-Governor Gates and Congressman Binkhead in a Southern policy context. It notes Bryan and the Chicago platform widely endorsed by state Democrats. The piece hints at electoral odds but shows no clear outcome.
Fort Worth federal court rules the sale of liquor to a wholesale dealer is consummated at the place of delivery. Judge Aleck finds the transaction completed in Port Worth, relying on delivery location to determine licensing jurisdiction. The ruling affects wholesale liquor dealers statewide.
Washington Oct 7 The secretary of the treasury approves the bureau of yards and docks estimates for a naval reservation at Algiers and the Algiers dry dock The plans include shape hodaterm engines at 50 000 dollars construction and repair costs 93 000 dollars and the Algiers dock at 650 000 dollars The proposals form part of the secretary of the treasury report to Congress for the coming session
Major Henry M. Adams, now at New York, will succeed Major Quinn as head of the New Orleans division engi neers. Adams is among the most experienced in the corps and knows local conditions well from prior service here from 1869 to 1874, guiding fortifications at Fort Philip and Fort Jackson and improving river mouths.
Special to the Sunday Times reports Boston inventor Marconi holds a 1886 wireless telegraph patent. Prof Dolbear’s company claims use of the system, with demonstrations reaching five miles. The piece notes Dolbear’s patent covers related work and mentions Carnegie’s plans to endow Kansas libraries, aided by Mrs Anderson’s reply and funds for a new Carnegie library addition.
In Washington on October, Admiral George Dewey was presented with a mahogany cane bearing 2 golden links and a dozen miniature pictures including those of the President, the Vice President, and naval officers connected with the Spanish-American War. The gift from Herman Barghauen and family was made at the Barghauen home, with barone’s sons in the First District of Columbia regiment in command of General George H. Harries. The act was celebrated as a public tribute. Football news from Austin reports an upcoming game on November 4 at the San Antonio fair between the Age Menial and Mechanical College and a steer team to face the Varsity, with a large student turnout anticipated.
Special report from Spalding New Moston details a battle at a bali nenthoe where a Mexican man was shot in the head by a cantoy named Shannon. Authorities label the Mexicans as intradors and mention Americans involved in the incident.
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