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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1898
Page
3
In a Dartmouth College backed claim, Prof Edward Phelps prescribes a remarkable remedy for dyspepsia foulness and various diseases. The scientific research of America is cited as producing a universal cure for ailments affecting the body and kidneys.
A contemporary charges a British report misstates losses at Omdurman, claiming 11 000 Dervishes killed, 16 000 wounded, and 4 030 captured, while British losses reach 76. The piece defends the battle as decisive for Khartoum and condemns anti British bias. It notes the khalifa’s son fell and the heavy cavalry charge mirrored in Crimea.
Fragmented OCR reveals a discussion of a Turkish amending law on morality and punishment. It describes a harsh statute criminalizing immoral acts and detailing imagined punishments. The piece also references forensic fingerprint notions and a court expert's eccentric observations about character.
A compact collage of humorous lines and scenes featuring misheard phrases, flirtatious banter, and street conversations. The snippets include jests about songs without words, a painter finishing a new work, a burglar pleading for mercy, and light social banter on manners and wit. Prominent threads show mocks of art, poetry, and domestic life with a breezy, observational tone.
An account from the Washington Stir recalls a pitiless forest encounter where a mountain panther attacked a bear to reach its cub, the clash drawing a violent trail of claw and bark. Burke and a companion fired to break the mauling as the cub fled, ending with the panther slain and the bear lingering near their camp. The narrative blends rugged frontier danger with a tense wildlife pursuit amid eastern mountains.
In New York at the Gilsey House, Altocus Ghyew defends his side of a dispute with Corbett. He portrays Corbett as seeking trouble and claims Corbett threatened him, leading to a physical confrontation and a decisive left-hand strike. The piece recounts multiple past clashes involving Corbett with various opponents in cities including New York, Chicago, and Paradetehi, noting a pattern of aggression and temper.
The Metropolitan Opera House hosts a flurry of engagements and debuts. M. Witmark & Sons will publish and stage new works including Viola and Herbert projects. The Mortune Poller opens with Alice Nielsen. Notables: Richard Bucmeiston returns to New York, walliam C. Carl resumes as organist, Signor Comparari to perform on October 21 with the British Guards band under Lt. Dan Godfrey. Teresa Carrado, Eduardo Zellenhurst, and Anna Millar bring New York appearances with Murty & Sanford management. Lillian Nordica plans a Paris trip then returns by November 1. Adele Aus der Ohe begins a tour of American cities after Europe and will join New York Philharmonic on November 6. Wilhelm Gericke to conduct Bograiy Symphony Orchestra, first New York concert October 9. The Castle Square Opera company prepares The Crave Rough Riders tribute to Roosevelt for Oyster Bay reception. Augusta Van Blen involved in near-fatal accident in Dublin. two physicians present.
Foy Sheriff praises Campbell as a trusted, civil and courteous official. Wording lauds an efficient deputy corps and polite treatment of all in duty. Campbell identified with community, long residency, and strong moral standing. Voters urged not to miselect Dime in Lexar County sheriff race.
Mary Crocker Charles Templeton Crocker and Jennie Crocker, heirs of Colonel Charles Crocker, inherit eight hundred thousand dollars from his three hundred thirty five million dollar fortune. The three live apart under guardianship at Monte Robles in San Mateo county with education in New York and summers in California. They enjoy ponies dogs buggies and bicycles in a storied climate.
A reader recounts a trading stamps fraud in Kansas City where promoters promised 60 percent sales boosts by issuing stamps. Merchants paid two percent rebates while customers received meager returns, with premiums inflated in depots. The scheme collapsed, leaving merchants with worthless stamps and customers duped. the writer claims personal losses and warns readers to beware.
The San Antonian trained candidate Nat Lewis is praised as liberal and public spirited. He helps the poor, is multilingual in Spanish German and English, and is seen as efficient in office. Proponents argue replacing an incumbent would hurt taxpayers while Lewis would serve diverse community needs.
A clipped note from the Tiardwere Record in London argues for Dingley tariff repeal, praising free trade. It reports British manufacturers eye American markets, with Sheffeld producers planning to expand export fears and noting cheaper steel brass and machinery.
The Petting and Cog Newspaper Directory earns praise for clarity and readability. The National Advertiser lauds its ratings and practical design, noting readable wraps and print and its staying power for readers.
Joseph J. Sy Henry, a candidate for Indenerlene Tigsket, is a 608 railroad veteran who served Southern Yackle Company as a urikeman and conductor from 1876 to 18s. He retired after losing his left leg in a wreck and later started in the rigor and stationery business. His record shows a lifelong railway career and post accident resilience, with study of justice and equity as guiding themes.
VVAUDE COUNTY residents attend meetings and visit kin in San Antonio El Paso and Pearsall while the Literary Society reports a better attendance. Several local figures including Henry Ashmead and J W Holman are noted with travel, health and church activities. Repairs, taxes, and school and civic events populate the week with Beeville and surrounding communities seeing visitors and residents alike.
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