Local Announcements for County Officials in Bexar 1898
A selection of public notices announces candidates for district clerk county commissioner and county attorney in Bexar County. Named figures include George Surrey Nat Lewis Henry Unscheid Peter Jonas Charles Guerguin and John Campbell plus John Wilkens Sr Phil H Shook and others seeking sheriff justice of the peace and related offices for the November 8 or 1898 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Surrey
Bexar County
Nat Lewis ¢S
Peck
Botan
Bexer County
Henry Unscheid
Sanatanee
John P. Campbell
Cau Aidule
Bex
John Wilkens
Light announces candidates for constable and county offices
The Light lists candidates: Prank OGantion for Constable precinct 4 in the November 8, 1898 election, John T D Garrews for Constable precinct 1, and re-election bids by others including for Constable precinct 7 and county assessor. It also notes William F. Green and Louis Huitih as candidates and mentions a Shiner ticket candidate for county assessor in 1838 era context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Gantion
John TD. Garrews
Jor Kour
The
Light
WM. F. Green
Coreon. Elatla
Louis Huitih
Shiner
Gounty
John Legler Nominated for County Treasurer
The Light announces John Legler as a candidate for County Treasurer in the upcoming election. John W. Tobin is named as county treasurer in the notice and the race details refer to election Noy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John “W. Tobin
John Legler
District Attorney Candidates Named for November Election
Carlos Bee announces candidacy for District Attorney at the upcoming November election. Paul Meerscheidt is announced as a candidate for County Tax Collector with a stated intent to solicit votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itoitna, O'Connor
Carlos Bee
Novembes
Ha Light
Paul,meerscheidt
Registration figures show five day totals and past year compare
The fifth day of registration closed last night at the usual hour. Daily totals for the current year and the corresponding five day period in 1896 are listed, with a total of 205 for the five days. A light post office bin front was broken, but officials did not report duty taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At & O*cloex
Yenra
Knights Templar Triennial Conclave Shines in Pittsburg
The Knights Templar gather for a grand triennial conclave in Pittsburg as the city hosts one of the era’s most notable events. Prominent members oversee ceremonies while locals observe extensive preparations and public interest.
Knights Templar Conclave Crowds Pittsburg in Grand Welcome
Special Wire reports Pittsburg swells with Knights Templar for the twenty seventh triennial conclave. Flags fly from public buildings as electric displays light the city. Allegheny commandery plans daily hospitality spendings while General Wheeler leads parade contingents. Parade starts Monday at nine, with thousands of uniforms and visitors arriving from Cuba and the Philippines era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pashure
Mimolus Io Pittsourg
Knights Templar
Usey
Forseousty Duc
Flasonte
Fifth Avenue
Electele
Knighta ‘Templar
Allegheny Commandery
Pittsburg
Joseph Wheeler
Air Generakt J. Pls
Wheeler
Ealves
Cuba
Philippines
Allesheny
Oleh
Morphine overdose ends Rapidji Christian faction meeting
In Linstrop Texas a man identified as Lake Dain died at Midland hotel from morphine overdose. An inquest ruled death an accidental overdose during epileptic spells. Attending physician Drew B Combs stated the deceased may have self-administered morphine while under crisis. Christian faction executive committee held a secret session tonight. A railroad venture led by American Chinese Development Co. seeks to build Hankow to Canton line with Barclay Parsons and Cal vin Brice aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christan
Rapidji
Ans
Special Ware Co Gundy Lett
Linstrop
Tex
Lake Dain
Midland Autel
Wihly
Dige Jenkinna
Nisarath
Drew. B. Combs
Cain
Executiig Committee
Bastropeee
Camesa
San Francisco
A. W. Bush
American Chinese Development Company
W. Barclay Parsons
China
Calvin 3. Brice
Hankow
Canton
Sea
Hong Kong
Mayor Jones to speak on city ownership topic
Special wire reports Toledo mayor Samuel M. Jones will address the National Christian Citizenship League at Willard Hall Monday noon. A student of municipal affairs, he is expected to be greeted by a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel ‘MM. Jones
Toledo
National Christian Citizenship League
Willard Hall
Jones
Confederate Veteran Charged With Counterfeiting in El Paso
Federal grand jury indicts George Defontaine for counterfeiting passing counterfeit money and possessing apparatus. Defontaine, an older El Paso citizen, was active with the John Brown camp Confederate Veterans. The case created a stir in El Paso during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
T Grand Jury
George Defontaine
John, Brown Camp
Lone Star Steamship Plans First Voyage From New York
Lone Star Steamship announces the first steamer will sail from New York to Galveston around October 26. A new feature will move departures from New York to Boston harbor. The move follows a dispute with Texas railroads and a boycott by major lines including International and Great Northern and Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spechawire
Fay
New York
Get
Daniel Suptey
Lone Star Steamship Company
Gaveston
Texas
Lone Star Company
Poolies
Mattos Dreamshin Company
Miami
International and
Great Northern Railroad
Galveston
Lone Star
International
Lpte Texas
Pacific
Interent
Bureau
Fever Spreads Across Twenty Towns in State
Fever spreads across twenty towns as health officials warn of rapid transmission. Narener reports rising cases, urging residents to follow precautions and monitor symptoms. Local clinics increase capacity, while state health department coordinates response and data sharing.
Fever suspected as yellow fever spreads in town
Reports say yellow fever suspicion rises as cases appear in Natchez. An initial investigation led to a telegram requesting a state health officer and Dr. Dut to examine infected cages. Panic spreads as residents evacuate stores and valuables. a special relief party is en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Tietty
Meg
Howra
Feklog
Dut
Carey
Young Men's Council Delegates Convene From Nations
Special wire reports the Grand Council of the Young Men's Institute meeting Monday with delegates from the United States Canada and Colombia. Grand President J M O'Brien of Roanoke Virginia will praise membership growth and influence and discuss organizational matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Council
St. Louis
Get
Young Men's Institute
United States
Canada
Finttely Columbia
J. M. O'Brien
Roanoke
Wolseley to Take Command of British Army
Special Wire reports Major General Sir George Wolseley, brother of the army's commander in chief, will depart Monday to take command of the army succeeding General Sir Charice M. Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Wolseley
Adres
Charice M. Clarke
Printers Seek Nine Hour Day Accord
The International Typographical Union and employers' organization have held conference over introducing a nine hour day. Committees have debated the issue for several days and anticipate agreement. The union expects a decision at the next session in Syracuse, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N.yx
Pessimism In Madrid On Paris Peace Talks
Special wire from Madrid reports a very pessimistic mood about the Paris peace conference. Senor Montern’s letter reflects this view as Spain’s politicians and public grow disheartened. The Philippines are seen as lost to Spain, while the United States may assume the Philippine debt in exchange. Sagasta mentions England’s stance on Spanish interests at a ministers' council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Madrid
Paris
Senor Montern
Philippines
Senor Sagasta
England
Governor orders volunteers to protect settlers amid Indian troubles
Special Wire from Minneapolis reports Gov Vlough has received War Department orders revoking the movement of several companies of the Fourteenth Minnesota Volunteers to the Indian trouble scene. The governor, vexed by Washington red tape, threatens to call volunteers to assemble and defend settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Del
Vlough Hae
War Department
Minnesota
Washington
Belares
Cooler in Mississippi Foreshadows Yellow Fever Dip
Weather across Mississippi suddenly turns cooler with hopes that the change will curb yellow fever spread. At Taylor's station J. T. Sick, a prominent business man, dies from the fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Taylor
J. T. Sick
Floating Office Sets Up at Sabine Pass for New York Steamers
Morgan Line plans a temporary terminal at Sabine Pass to service New York steamers. Clinton steamer leaves New Orleans with equipment and clerks for quarantine friendly operations to allow ashore access, while Sabine Pass wharves are upgraded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orients
Morgan
Clinton
Sabine Pass
New York
Morgan Dine
Vedauae
Esns
Vedolalu
Algiers
Star of Texas
Lawn
Marguy Steamship Company
Stu
Sabie Pass
Cromwell Ring
New Orleans
Galverton
Bubiine
Texas
Adelandria
Military clash rumor rattles Gerlinville strike order
A wire dispatch reports a dispute between the sheriff and the governor over a fire service order. The unnamed source hints at a tense standoff with armed forces potentially involved near Vieden. The communication remains unclear with limited corroboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
der. Ee
Gerlinville
Das
Alite
Servar
Vieden
Outbreak leads to mass arrests as U S marshal advances
Special wire reports Gen Raean with troops pursuing 20 Indians linked to the outbreak. Arrests ordered for all involved as negotiations fail. Bloodshed feared as tensions rise and authorities act to subdue the situation. In New York the Transcontinental Poisoning task forms to reorganize routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan Mim
Walker
Raean
U. S
Kailmqald
New York
Arsociaci
Capital Charge Filed in Saxton Murder Case
Special wire reports an affidavit cursing Opes Secree with the murder of Geo. D. Saxton. The prosecuting attorney filed the charge. Secree refuses to testify. George Saxton remains silent on the matter as proceedings advance in Canton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantin
Ohio
Geo. D. Saxton
Government Aid Sought to Fight Yellow Fever Epidemic
A telegram from Jackson Mississippi reports the state health chief has decided to seek government aid to combat a yellow fever outbreak in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jackson
Miss
Charters Filed and Cavalry Muster Plans In Texas
Special wire reports charters filed today with the secretary of state including Mount Sinai congregation El Paso and San Antonio Lyceum Literary Society. The Menefer Bros Lumber Co of Fort Worth and Edwards county courthouse refunding notes also noted. Officers plan mustering out Lexas Immune and cavalry at San Antonio by month end as railroads pursue injunctions against cotton tariff enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Cavalry
Auslin
Texas
Del
Avith
Mount Sinai Congregation
el Paso
Na Capital Stock
Grand Judge
Knights of Pythias
State of
Say Antonio Lyceum Literary Society
San Antonio
Yale Ii
H. Pas‘ehai
Thos. R. Franklin
The
Menefer Bros., Lumber Company
Af Fort Worth
Capial
Galveston
Grandmamma of Spain marks sixty eight birth anniversary
Washington dispatch notes Assistant Secretary Wallklejohn touring to rally Republican support nationwide. Alfonso's grandmother Queen Isabella of Spain celebrated the sixty sixth birthday with her court, highlighting royal devotion amid modest emoluments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso
Faris
Isabella
Spain
Hue
Twenty Seventh Anniversary Observed in Chicago
Chicago marks the twenty seventh anniversary of a great fire with a Sunday light event and a mass meeting at the Auditorium in the afternoon under a political organization. Banquets are planned by a few cholets for the night, reflecting the city’s observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRI
Spevini
Chicago
Feeding Soldiers And Dacs Carry Rations In Paris
Fragmentary OCR notes describe rationing for soldiers and civilians in Paris during a period of hardship. The text mentions famine, starvation risks, and distribution of food supplies by authorities, highlighting public strain and government action to maintain essential provisions.
Cuban relief efforts amid famine in Camaguey district
Reports from Cuba describe severe food shortages driving soldiers to desert and brigand activity in the Camaguey district. General Wood plans immediate ration distributions to Baracoa Lagoa de Tanana Guantanamo and Manzanillo, while Colonel Gareth faces acceptance decisions amid crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miiage
Cuba
Efson
Nulawry
Camusuey
Mike Sultlers
Waballons
Cubnet
Carlos Garciatas
M. Amanda
Unos
Gareth
Gareta
Wood
Los Angeles
Manzanillo
Phuys
Guantanamo
Distr
Ue Mull
Baracoa
Lagoa
de Tananta
Jatee
Ly Pacik
Paar Peo- Waad
Lo Cobre
Glentenant Roney
Thiet
Yellow fever totals in Louisiana and Mississippi
The yellow fever situation in Louisiana and Mississippi is summarized. Louisiana reports 485 cases and EU deaths since the outbreak, Mississippi 354 cases and 3 deaths. Total in both states 839 cases and 6 deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Ex-Mayor’s Wife Dies in Austin Morning Obituary
Special wire reports Mrs. AH Vone, wife of Ex-Mayor Tony Vone, died today in Austin. She was a notable pioneer in Venison, having located there with her husband in 172.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venison
Tex
Ah, Vone
Tony
Austin
Germany shifts on Philippines as U.S. stays in control
Oct 2 reports a notable shift in German sentiment toward U S possession of the Philippines. German businessmen in Manila publish communications urging an anti-exaction policy by Americans, indicating growing opposition to relinquishing control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Landon
United States
Manila
Quarantine Prisoners Face Starvation Threats Across Mississippi
In Jackson Mississippi on October 8 authorities report quarantined towns holding five to ten thousand people as the fever spreads. Prisoners are largely poor and cut off from work and livelihood. State leaders seek federal aid from President McKinley after Governor Stolnitzin’s appeal, while bracing Brandon for intervention. travelers move north from Natchez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
McKinley
Stolnucin
Brandon
Fever Panic Sparks Mississippi Quarantine Outcry
Mis Pellows citizens rage over yellow fever fears in Jackson and across Rankin county. Gov McLaurin flees to Weene asylum then Branden, as a town council condemns nearby travel and self rule dissolves amid angry mobs and chaotic government response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fipecini
Jackson
Miss
Branden
Lora
Ulekzens
Switch
Tackeon
Branion
Texans Prepare to Go to Cuba Amid Local Disorder
A telegraph dispatch from Jacksonville reports Gen. Lee directing the seventh army corps to prepare for embarkation to Savannah. In Buena Vista street residents protest frequent unwelcome visitors and thefts of livestock and harness. A mass meeting is urged to request police protection as city calm deteriorates. Recent thefts include a stallion, buggy, and harness from Mr. Eusley, with other losses listed for J. R. Lieyd, G. W. Hary, and Dr. DuPiy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honston
Tex
Jacksonville
Lee
Seventh Army
Savannah
Carpe
Buena Vista Street
Proupeet Hin
Larness
Afr
Eusley
Tke’manne
J. R. Lieyd
G. W. Hary
Dr. DuPiy
Uncle Tom's Cabin on stage at Grand Opera House
A New York production of Uncle Tom's Cabin with Barbour and Harkins version is playing next Tuesday and Wednesday nights with a matinee Wednesday. Harriet Beecher Stowe's famous tale is praised as a truthful stage picture of the old South without prejudice, while critics note the show’s popularity and refined performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbour
Harkins
Grand Opera House
Harriet Reacher
Stowe
New York
Mulraos
Piers Formance
Isl Hoye
New York Journal of
Star
Mortuart Casualty and Death Notices from Santa Rosa
Daisy Bertram aged 27 died at Santa Rosa infirmary yesterday and the remains to Cuero by Sloan and Shelley. Mrs Ethel Brown aged 21 died at 237 South Pres street of consumption. Remains to Texas, by Zizik and Macoroyick, with husband and daughter accompanying. Albert Emil Schiennaik died in town on June 30 of consumption. interment by Sloan and Shelley yesterday at the instruction of his German mother, embalmed state awaiting shipment.
YN STABBED Two Mexican Farmers Fight Over Cotton Bale
Chavez, a tenant on Palanco’s land, stabbed Palanco with a pocket knife in a campyard near Paschal Square after a quarrel over cotton. Chavez was arrested and jailed. The blade broke off in Palanco’s flesh and required medical extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazinin Chavez
Manuel
Palanco
Paschal Square
Chavex
Palancs
Chavez
Hy Y
Withere
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Light
DR. Sallawsay
Wwe
WM. Tiespel
M. Gull
William Jonas
Himeric
Fort County
Charles Guerguin
Preeiet
Sor
Comnte Fudge
Light In
Peter Jonas
Tron County
FOR Justice OF the
PRACH
Vt. Adams
Ight
Phil H. Shook
Bexarcour
For
Constable
PAR County Treasurer
Emles Assueu Lowee
BION
Tiem
Worpmine
Prany and
Texas Railroads
Narener
Lim
Seek Wire Co
Sunday Bicht
Morgan Lins
Chiles
Texas Freight
Theos Ry
State Capital News
Edwards County
Donde
Mick Wild Patac
Washington, D. C
Wallklejohn
Aml
Chintz
Nebraska
Enches
Electon
Miiastssni
Ungle Toms Cabin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!