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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1899
Page
6
The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company promotes progressive service and broad popularity by adapting its offerings to patrons needs. Its facilities cater to both the wealthy with elegant options and the modest neighbor, ensuring wide access to its forms of use.
A heavily damaged OCR story recounts Stratlon and Strutton, leaders of a box robbery ring linked to the era, escaping from a Colorado penitentiary. The piece notes a $200 reward offered by U.S. authorities and details the gang’s nationwide mail theft operations across major cities, with Tiller assisting in forging checks and laundering stolen funds amid a spree of robberies and fraud.
Washington October 14. War Department assigns clerks from Dye and War offices to duty with Go at Manila. Names include William Kelly, Richard Donnelly, and Cartwright, among others. Several were already civil service, others appointed via Civil Service Commission. delay due to need for papers and regulations.
In Cleveland October 14 long running ore price discussions loom as contracts emerge for next season at 1.25 dollars per ton, up from 60 cents this year. The moves reflect fears over moving Lake Superior ore and aim to bolster shipments, tied to interests of John D. Rockefeller.
Tanita report notes Herts authorities will exhume the two children of Nicolo Sevio, an Austrian coal miner, who died within a day and were buried without a permit. The coroner found no doctor attended the home and fears infectious disease as several funerals were held publicly in a church.
Special to the Sunday night edition reports the Oklahoma conference of the Methodist church opening in Oklahoma City with Bishop Miz Fitzgerald presiding. About 100 ministers have arrived and many more are expected as the conference will run through Sunday Week.
A collision between a Santa Fe switch engine and a car occurred around 4 AM on October 14 near Dallas. Six persons were injured including Zolin Kourks Miss Boulsth Parsons R Z Mabry Edgar Crowder and others. cause listed as miswatchfulness and carelessness.
Easwin Devocats hosts OM Till after the elections. Aniston's Joseph Willet recalls the Eastern Democrats opposed to Bryan and free silver as largely inactive awaiting results from November western states. If Bryan falters in the West, Maryland Democrats may rally. if he rises, Southern unity fades as a principled platform may be sought.
The War Department coordinates with the Unified Census Bureau to shape the Cuba and Puerto Rico population counts. Cuban supervisors visited Washington to review schedules and blanks. Cuba's census starts soon with Puerto Rico's following next month, adopting US methods with some adjusted questions to gauge education levels and racial groupings.
Autumn Renter of the Sunday Light reports that Democrats are accused of using a fear tactic about the Philippine policy to mobilize Black voters in Kentucky. Lyons notes the tactic serves to justify the Goebel election law and influence the Negro vote against Republicans.
Special to the Sunday Yaght reports promoters of a 40 million cattle syndicate struggle to renew options on Panlandio properties and herds. It is claimed the operation will shift from Texas to Montana Wyoming where anti trust laws are weaker after January 3 1900. Sugar refinery tests in Pekin show 700 ton per day plant aiming for 13 000 000 pounds season output with saccharine content 13.5 to 15.6 percent and purity around 96 percent, higher than German and French beet sugar.
An English column, dated October 14 from Lorian, reports General Lule Ier’s Balmoral visit seeking leave, with the queen urging rapid war termination. It quotes Lord Tobhoney denouncing the war as hollow and greed driven, and argues for righteous resistance and arbitration as the remedy amid ongoing debates over conduct and leadership in the South Africa conflict.
Oct 14. Reports from New York recount a British war of opinion over South Africa. A manifesto urged Great Britain to crush the Boer republics, accusing leaders of plotting gold mining expansion and provoking uprisings in the Cape Colony.
In Alabama near Uniontown Ed ward J. Boyle and James D Long were riding to Boyle’s home when an ambush fatally wounded Boyle. Long pursued the shooter whom residents fear will be lynched. Boyle, 26, was well connected and the community searches for the killer amid a tense, mystery shrouded scene.
Swift Co in London sent a large order of 350000 pounds of dressed poultry to St Joseph Missouri. About 106000 chickens will be slaughtered this week for the British army and navy with many large orders from the war source expected.
In Patrick county Virginia five white men convicted of lynching a young man may seek clemency. The governor has been notified of a pardon petition. The jurors’ verdict was guided by a co defendant who testified against the group, and the fate of the men rests with the gubernatorial decision.
A cable from the United States consul at Pruta doris acknowledges receipt of instructions regarding aiding plan to care for British interests in the Tersyard and undertaking formal arrangements.
A mistyped local item notes a shooting near here and the discovery of a man shot in the head. It references a continuing feud among the Talmon family and the killing of Paul Jotruscon, with three Talons dead or wounded in a broader feud.
Prosecutions launched in a state for alleged murder and robbery by five Klondike joint keepers connected to a soldiers home. Ex attorney general prepared papers and the governor ordered the cases, with actions under state law not a criminal statute. The accused are charged with killing and robbing veterans of their pension money amid public outcry.
A British daily notes a proposed Rational Dress League event in Pugland aimed at showcasing progressive-feminist values. The plan calls for a youth parade and prizes for outfits deemed most rational, framed as a jubilee celebrating Mrs Bloomers’s influence since 1839.
The secretary of state filed several charters including the Palace Show company San Antonio capital stock 16000 and Van Dyke Photo and Art company Galveston 4000. Governor Sayres plans to go to Washington in December to press claims of Texas merchants for supplies to troops mobilized for the Spanish war, with about 100000 worth of claims needing personal attention.
A New York report notes tobacco and cigar interests oppose U S tar to block import of tobacco into the United States from the islands of Puerto Rico and Cuba. A continental company official argues local climates and costs favor domestic production, suggesting cheaper overseas tobacco cannot compete with southern grown blends.
A partial report from New Orleans on a looming fruit trust and railway integration. United Fruit executives discuss a future cartel to control South and Central American fruit imports into the United States, plus a passenger ticket system linking railroads to Caribbean routes. The plan includes consolidating vessels and routes to broaden market reach.
Cattle movements between the United States and Mexico face tighter inspection at the border. Cows, described as dirty or "icky," are refused entry or slaughtered if not properly documented, with specific cases of Durham cattle from California halted en route to the City of Mexico.
A Mexican officer arrived with papers to transfer Alberto Chaverrio, a Mexico escaped convict, from San Antonio to Sinaloa. Chaverrio briefly fled after arrival, returned to the city, and was rearrested last week before being sent toward the border.
A Social Club formed by young men of the Young Men's Christian Association aims to foster fellowship and friendly feeling among members and any young man inclined to be sociable. The group plans another meeting next Friday night and invites potential new members to watch the papers for announcements.
Senator Davis comments on Germany and Britain amid World War I diplomacy. He notes strong United States ties to England and asserts the administration’s position is not shifting toward either side. He argues Americans would not punish England while urging careful handling of German actions and Irish concerns.
October 14 dispatch from Comfort Texas highlights light rain dulling dust, farmers plowing and planting with expected yields about one third of prior. Local injuries include a mill labor accident last week. Community updates cover births, visits, and residents traveling to attend family events and engagements.
Superintendent Kempf of the Workhouse warns about Graze Bear who was jailed Saturday for drunkenness and has not eaten since admission. Bear’s fasting is described as self imposed and meant to appease a great spirit, while officials consult with Expo manager Bele Eye for guidance amid concern over the unusual protest.
The funeral of William Findlay was held yesterday afternoon from the family residence on St. Charles Street and drew a large crowd. Services were conducted by M. Hall of the Garden, Westminster, with pallbearers including August N Divich Gus Rigo FC Dino H Smith T W Macvil W M Weasiey among others.
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