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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1896
Page
6
Festive events marked the Columbian Day celebration in San Pedro Park with a 4:30 PM parade featuring police, military bands, and Italian, Mexican, and Spanish societies. A speech program followed, then a dual pavilion dance and an evening fireworks display with a long list of rocket and bombshell salutes and illuminated effects.
Magdaline Burr of Niederstetten Germany sues Galvesten Warfisburg and San Antonio Thalway for the death of her son Charles Burr age 25, a fireman killed October 31, 1695 near Waber station when an engine derailed. She states he earned $100 monthly and sent $50 to her. Other suits and garnishments against various parties are listed.
A San Antonio Street Car Co conductor, Thomas, is robbed by four men near the Southern Pacific crossing on South Flores Avenue. They jumped from bushes, boarded the car, and held the victim at gunpoint while frisking him and taking his watch and change worth 85. The incident occurred around 11:15 PM as he made his last city trip for the night.
Rail officials and freight agents from International Aransas Pass Southern Pacific and related departments visit the city. Reports note delays due to rain and upcoming sewer work on Avent, Madigan, and Malu avenues.
The Yor society meeting last Tuesday enrolled seventeen young ladies and gentlemen. Officers will be elected Tuesday night. A gas explosion injured Mrs Leon Wagner at her home on Gu byia street. A crowd of about 400 attended the Independent ticker meeting with barbecued meat and beer. A sound money rally and Mexican oratorical event were announced for Convention ball tonight with free Deen Cone.
A list of worship times and locations for Protestant and Orthodox congregations in San Antonio. Details include Trinity M. E. church Epworth League and Sunday services, Second Cumberland Presbyterian, Westminster churches, North Flores Street Mission, First Baptist, Italian and German Lutheran communities, Episcopal parishes, and Cumberland Presbyterian Mission. Also notes Y M C A activities and colored churches schedules.
A local building and loan association formed in 1882 with capital of 200000 seeks investors in preferred stock paying monthly installments. Secy W I Wasson invites inquiries at Room 21 Kampmann Building. Also rental ad for a nine room house on Diz now Hill with modern amenities near two streetcar lines.
Seventeen are Mexican nationals, seven German, two English or Belgian among the 27 first gone who announced intent to become United States citizens. Victor Harmon of Bancroft the magician is at the Monger. Yank Nowall of the Black Crook company returns from Mexico City to arrange San Antonio appearance. Officer Gravis on duty at San Pedro park. Chabot and Welch go to quail fields. Arthur and Gon leave for quail country. All candidates will be bulletined next week at Doc Hamilton's place.
All parties with pledges to me are notified to redram the same amount by November 15 as I retire from business. Signed by Albert Joseph at 237 W. Commerce St on October 16.
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