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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1899
Page
8
The Geo Dulling Grocer Co shows a long display near the east entrance of the exposition hall featuring a drink named Irenana. Free baskets are offered to visitors, drawing many converts as crowds linger at the booth.
An entry notes one advertising entity in the city, listing Johnson Trade Printing Co located at 812 Navarro Street with phone 308-271-71 and date range 20 to 27. The fragment confirms a single printer and street address in a brief business notice.
The article celebrates the career of Frederick Wale and John Coghlan, highlighting Coghlan as a leading English actor who arrived in 1876 under Daly management. It notes his rise from a Shakespearean path to major stage fame, with performances at Grand Opera House and ties to Booth, Cushman, and other stars.
A large crowd attended the debut of Belief Sheehan's new bar at Corner Art and W Commerce last night. Patrons praised its popularity, with many noting where to find the beer and willingness to travel to reach it.
Special to the Sunday Times notes Colonel Seifel German, wounded and captured at Elandstaagte, as Cetewaya’s military adviser during the Zulu war. It cites evidence of his denouncement and recalls a 1,000 quink reward offered by Britain for Uotone Schiel after Uluond. Roach & Barnes advertise bicycles.
Special to the Sunray Light reports a push to bar the Chicago Sanitary District from releasing water into the Chicago Drainage Canal without guaranteed main provisions. Attorney General Akin backs a court injunction to preserve the Des Plaines River, Illinois and Michigan Canal 水 levels, and balance supply to the Des Plaines and Chicago rivers pending proper provision.
New York dispatch reports Commandant Booth wounded at Patch Eiptrom during siege actions. South African veterans Sampson and Plater Bolle, once rivals, exchanged friendly jibes then deadly shots. Though Botha and Sampson later forgave past quarrels, Botha remains wounded after years.
In New Orleans on October 28 a wedding planned for Wednesday night collapsed as the groom failed to appear at the church. The bride was left mourning and angry, and a mute relative found the groom later to demand an explanation. He said he would not wed unless certain matters materialized, delaying the ceremony further.
Special to the Sunday Light from El Paso Texas reports Geronimo Para convicted of murder and sentenced to death. The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the El Paso ruling. Para killed Ranger George Fasselman near the city ten years ago during an attempted arrest for horse theft. He awaits execution within sixty days unless the governor intervenes while other related legal actions unfold.
Compact report of multiple court actions. Guy Mosely pleads guilty in the Thirty-seventh District for an aggravated offense against Special Officer Louis Owens at the opera house last October. The jury imposes fines. other cases involve mortgage property, pollution damages, and divorce filings. Probate and county officials announce administrative matters and repairs while a San Antonio firm advertises a broad holiday display.
State convict contractor Davia will arrive from the West with several prisoners for the pen. Captain Davis will accompany them. about seven prisoners are ready in Bexar county jail, awaiting transfer. The note ends with thanks for assistance after a fire and mentions a new home being built.
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