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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1896

Page

2

Monger hotel chandelier installation noted

The big chandelier in the mac tenda of the Monger hotel was swung into position yesterday afternoon. It contains 700 incandescent lamps and weighs about 700 pounds. There are 4,000 pieces of prismatic glass in it. It cost. The gilded chandeliers for the Monger hotel billiard room have been put in place and are the latest. The sub-grading of Nolan street was completed yesterday and street car track laying will commence tomorrow.

Cook G. A. Stowers Furniture Co Monger Louis’ Lab Rendine Eugene Koenig Justice Devine Anton Neumeyer Lewis Monger Hotel Nolan Street AL Stowerdt Furniture Co Malmavenny Aran- Baa Streat

Oddities in a Chaotic Historic Almanac Entry

A blotted list of dates and events spans battles, births, and deaths. Notable items include the surrender of Burgoyne in 1777, Virgil born in 70 BC, Lemoyne death in 1879, and forties era bank pattie references.

Great Bank Virgil Born Farry Maturday Surgoyne Ante McMahon

Death of H Millington in San Antonio

A telegraph from Atdmara yesterday reports the death of H M Millington due to blood poisoning. He was well known in San Antonio where his family lived at 310 Avenue A. Former government civil engineer and earlier San Antonio surveyor, he recently worked with the Descan and Northern railroad survey corps. He leaves two sons who followed his profession. He was about 72 and a member of Anchor lodge and Burleson Chapter A B and A M. Remains to be shipped to San Antonio.

Tiny Bone Gas Kiamt City Street CG. A. Stowers Furniture Co Military Plaza J. Dean Wloves Tippold Lockhart W. A.manogum Uvalda Misa Kugonia Mangom Cosmo G. A. Stowers St. W. Butler H.S. Packett Kenedy Mahneke Atdmara Pheamas Millington Mr. Millington San Antoto Avenue 1 Ile Anchor Lodge Burlesoi A. B

Bryan’s Speech Focuses on Already-Loyal States

Chicago Trend notes Mr. Bryan shows restraint in his addresses by concentrating on states already pledged to McKinley, arguing the campaign should not rely on sweeping the electoral college. The gloss suggests caution in expanding beyond secure alignments.

Bryan McKinley Liam

Candidate Joe Rotme Seeks Constable Post

Fragmented OCR text shows Kohr as a constable candidate in Citizens' Livket with references to police headquarters and long service. The passage appears garbled but suggests support for Rotme and Roles etuetion, with mentions of effort, energy, and community ties.

Doe Kohr Lim Roles Etuetion

Wile Farmers Answer at Louisville Courier Journal

Fragmentary remark argues bullion production controlled by syndicates while wheat and corn are grown by millions. Question posed why the masses sacrifice their interests to aid the wealthy nine, and claims presented show a proposed lesson from the university.

Louisvilly CourerJournal Em

Doomed to Hap Rat and the Campaign Clash

A muddled political passage discusses widespread opposition and doubts about a candidate. The text hints at strong supporters and a likely impact on the race, referencing notable figures and a national climate of debate and mobilization.

Tima Wisnself

San Antonio visits and travels noted in local notes

Local society notes list Aliss Livsio Kiefer visiting in San Sytonia this week while Mr Poole Tonia spends time in San Aubanio Ange Saami plans a talk next Sunday Seely visits Mizs losc ini Ado and Bun Antonio. Mrs RO Blake returns from San Antonio trip and Nicholis FitzSimon reunites with friends there Com Kilhore travels to support San Geronimo Clifen road Willie Biediger accepts a San Antonio post and leaves for the city.

Mr. Poole Tonia San Aubanio Ange Saami Nicholis fitzSimon San Antonio Kilhore San Geronimo Clifen Road Willie Biediger Laws

Rockport Personalities in Brief Notes

Mrs Chas Lestungeon of San Antonio visits Terson this week. Mira W Lee McWhorter, long ill, moves with family to San Antonio to join her brother. Mr Loo Beyiapie, once of Rockport, now in San Antonio, was here this week. Animas Beacon reports these small items from town.

Chas. Lestungeon San’ Antonio Terson TeStourgeon Mira Wlee McWhorter San Antonio Loo Beyiapie

Boerner Endorses Boers Candidate For County Collector

Judge William Boerner backs independent candidate Bosvthe for county collector in Bexar County. Bosvthe, longtime Precinct 2 county commissioner and former justice of the peace, is praised for honesty, experience, and willingness to safeguard taxpayers’ interests. The Weekly Lantern notes his proven governance and suitability for the office.

William Boerner Lantern Agin Bosvthe Boerner Teas Texar Comty Bexar County

Catholic Calendar and Local Church Notes

Catholic calendar lists saints for the week and next Sunday St Luke’s day. Mentions St Edward builder of Westminster Abbey and several visiting priests from Gileburne Buffalo Praha York town. sermons at St Mary’s. St Louis college natatorium cost. St Joseph’s society meetings. Grannan’s mission. Mary Brothers garden leased for guardena. political meetings planned at August Schilling’s garden near Lone Star brewery.

St. Luke's St. Edward Westminster Abbay Father Iaudrillard Gileburne Mather Minard Buffalo N. Y Serman St. Mary’s Church St Louis College St. Joseph’s Society Father Vrana Praha Fayette County Thos, Moezygetmba Yorktown Tather Grannan St. Patrick, Church Gardena Brothers of Mary

Vitascope hailed as grand advance in motion pictures

Description extols the Vitascope as a great leap in electrical inventions. It is likened to an enlarged kinetoscope, producing three inch similar pictures projected magnified by lenses. The device reportedly shows full color moving scenes including waves, trains and dancing figures.

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Ladies named to committees at State Baptist Mission Worksra convention

In Houston the convention appointed Mrs H E Kite and Milas Sallie Johnson of San Antonio to the Literature committee and Mrs F G Davis and Miss Sallie Johnson to the Resolutions committee. The Thirty seventh district courtroom floor will be covered with inaudible tomorrow per Judge Gruen petition. courts were not in session yesterday afternoon.

Republican County G. M. Murray Mozello Fromm San Aptonio Houston San Pedro Bury Ashford Junction Commerce St McKinley Bryan Vente Simners Finenitnra Co Misa AL Mallaudiset New York City Tuily Light Jert Coote and Company A. Stowers Furniture Co State Baptist Mission Worksra Mra H. E. Kite Milas Sallie Johnson San Antonio Ilterature Missa Sallie Johnson Resolutions Thirty-seventh District Gruen Brown Ifo Jim East Houston St EE. Bromn

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