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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1898

Page

4

Supreme Court decision shifts railroad pooling rulings

The Tufted Supreme Court decision affects joint traffic pools in the Southwest, potentially altering how Texas railways operate. Lone Star Steamship rejoices, hoping the ruling might allow it to survive while pools and rate divisions are curtailed under the Sherman antitrust law.

Tion Slay Steamship Cayppany Nhe Supreme Court Supeorma Court Southwest Texas Southwestern Traffic Bureau Lone Star Steamship Company Wwihiah Lirias

Fire Devastates Large Nainess Area in Tuskegee

Special wire report from New Orleans dated October 29 notes a large portion of the Nainess area in Tuskegee, Alabama, greatly damaged by fire with heavy losses reported.

Arrival of Porto Rico Soldier Shifts to Hospitals

A new soldier from Porto Rico arrives today and is moved to multiple hospitals including Bedice’s Island, two Brooklyn hospitals, and St. Peters’s on Long Island for care. The transfer reflects routine medical processing of incoming personnel.

Lisuy New York Porto Rico Bedice Brooklyn St. Peters's Lone Island Nupitals

Train roverlil convict sentenced after multiple robberies

A Saginaw area suspect with prior robbery convictions was found guilty on new charges and faces a life penalty. He has three prior robberies on record, with sentences including one life term and two shorter imprisonments. The case stems from a murder charge linked to a robbery where a guard and a fireman were killed.

Mex Ort Ien Moore Saginaw Salate Youbers Gell Narington

Monument Dedication For Architect Richand Morris Skdnt

A memorial dedicated to architect Richand Morris Skdnt will be unveiled Monday at 4 PM at 62 Wirth Avenue opposite Lielehox Library. George L. Post will present the monument to the city, to be accepted by Mayor Vau Wyek in a ceremony by architecture and art groups.

New York Richand Morris

Jersey Lily returns to stage amid Jersey engagement

Special wire reports Langtry plans a Monday night appearance at St Helen in Jersey in Ene Dove Cot with Saymon Hicks then Lord and Lady Alay in London before a Dublin run. Meanwhile St Louis Coliseum opens for the second August show with strong public interest and ticket demand.

Langtry Lunden Banstry St. Helen Island of Jersey Saymon Hicks Wilalibe Terriss Jevanyile Lord Lady Alay ST. Louis Coliseum St. Louia We Show

Quarantine Stretch In Texas Keeps State Blocked

Special Wire from New Orleans reports Texas remains under quarantine with slim chances for relief before November. Sugar and molasses enter quietly. Van Vleck of the Southern Pacific expects quarantine to lift by month’s end, while governor’s proclamation and political activity delay reversal. Hilocis Central notes improving conditions as towns begin reopening.

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Joint Debate In Avalin Texas Congress Race

Special wire reports a joint debate between Jones and Burleson in Avalin on October 23. Both candidates claim strong backing with many opposition Democrats backing ToneS. Burleson appears to have party machinery support while ToneS faces a tough fight.

Avalin Tex Burleson Congress Jones Democracy

Varsity Victory Reported In Unclear Game Notes

Spock Wire to Sunday Light in Austin reports the varsity win with the score 17 to 4. The fragmentary text mentions Galycaton and visitors but lacks full names, dates, and clear events.

Varsity Spock Austin Cox

Emperors in Jerusalem Echo Christendom’s History

A report from New York notes a German emperor’s Jerusalem visit recalling medieval crusade echoes. It describes the Church of the Savior, a hospital complex, and the Times’ view on religious revival amid Protestant and Catholic tensions.

New York Germany Jerusalem Murickan St. John Heierich Christendom Frederick Barbarorsa Heswig Be Wecuukal Hu Ie Palestine

Byrne Withdrawal Sparks Race Talk At Park Meeting

Henry spoke to hundreds at the park in Temple Vex Oct 2, detailing Byrne's withdrawal from the race. He addressed the money question and territorial expansion, presenting extensive information and receiving attentive reactions from the audience.

Brescsman Temple How, Jr. I Henry Congress Chile Mdge W. D. Crehren Cee Byrne Ceul Byrnes Mr. Heary

The Hebrew Novelist in Chicago Event

Special wire reports Israel Yanewitt, a Hebrew novelist, will read Monday with the Children of the Chelly before the Pewentieth Canary Club in Chicago, Det. 22.

Sunny Wight Chicago Israel Yanewitt

Increased values prompt statewide valuation rise in 1909

Sheets Wirely reports from Austin Texas on October 31 that the total valuation shows a $125,625 increase over the previous year. The data indicates a built up property value growth across districts, impacting taxation and municipal budgeting.

Austin Tex

Promotion and local news wrap from Uvalde Texas

The railroad commission appointed I A Thompson as civil engineer at the State university with duties starting November 1. Ophelia Love has been ill for three weeks with a low fever. Hanly DeHart posted a $500 bond after a trial tied to an escape plan. Local officials Judge Mooney Garner and Dr Koren visited nearby towns. Miss Kay Reynolds returns from college to stay awhile. Uvalde baseball faces Titania Sunday after Del Rin failed to answer a $250 challenge.

Austin Railroad Commission Widay I. A. Thompson Issintiag the State University Sion Evalde News Usute Tex Ophelia Love Hanly DeHart Tait R. H. Mooney Kerrville Uvalde Koren Brackett M. Garner San Astonio Eagle Pass Kary Reyholda Tis Wace Titania

Feast of All Saints at St Michael's Parish

All Saints day services at St Michael's Parish church include high mass at 10 p m with prayers at 8 p m followed by vespers for the dead. Congregation proceeds to the cemetery with the Rosary as a sermon is to be delivered. All Souls day mass on Wednesday will be celebrated at 8 a m.

St.Michael's Parish Dobrowski A. An

Disorderly houses indictments tally reported by grand jury

The latest grand jury report lists eighty one bills for disorderly houses. Sixty one of these relate to a single residence, with four houses affected, nine bills for another, and one for a third location.

Depot Dispute Seals Site for Texas Railways Meeting

Special wire reports a Texas railways chiefs meeting in Fort Worth over depot location. Disputes center on site of buried salan tea pot and preferred right of way. Texas and Pacific and other lines may run separate depots if agreement falters.

Fork Wouth Tex General Managers of Texas Railways St. Wort Suis Hell Texas and Dacille Talay Vaalfie Santa Fe Texas and Pacific Katy Central Denee

Hobson's Wald Will Sill Calmenera and Crew Sail

A vessel named Hobson's Wald Will Sill Calmenera and crew, including Maple Terasa and Polomun, plan to convey Ju to Cape May. A ferritt will lower, steam reversing gear broke on Tuesday, engine at risk. The ship has taken on coal and water at stores. starboard gear is in distress, Runboat Zandeval released by the Spimlin. readiness for service expected by May.

Hobson's Wald Calmenera Culik Leones Polomun Cape May Dae Norte Spimlin

Spanish forces in Cuba and evacuation debate aftermath

A historic dispatch describes large Spanish forces in Cuba including 118,000 regulars and 54,006 volunteers, with General Blanco commanding about 191,009 soldiers. It notes evacuations, naval issues, and U.S. expectations as diplomats discuss sovereignty, harbor control, and potential American pressure.

Bsheekiy Mavina Key West Strongh Wien Spain Sith Vial Cinha Teawepore Cueba Cieneral Blanco Anvreah Havana Titormaition 14 Dhar Oe Navy Lediots Maine Wiange Reals Coba Snaps Poekris of Aba Faris United States

Rin Granite and Yogle Pass Railroad Tax Payment Report

Special Wire from Austin reports Rin Granite and Yogle Pass Railroad paid the compuroller 7.97 tax on freed passenger earnings totaling 77,695 for the quarter ending September 30, 1838.

Austin Rin Granite and Yogle Pass Railroad Company Compuroller

San Antonio Favored by Reds Prospect for Spring

Breitenstein, Cincinnati Reds star prospect, praises San Antonio as spring training favorite and hopes the team returns there in 1930. News notes suggest decisions may influence roster moves, with Otto Krueger reportedly signing with Pittsburgh and other Texas league inquiries noted.

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Spain and America clash over European crisis stance

The piece outlines U S and Spanish positions amid a European debt dispute. It notes Spain’s willingness to abandon certain recognitions and public obligations, while the United States pressures for aid grants and public works funding. It discusses potential strategy within commissions and the broader diplomatic stakes.

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Civil court calendar for San Antonio district November dates

Fragments list civil cases scheduled in the Pedernales court calendar for November in San Antonio. Entries mention parties such as Wardwell, Maia Vela, Gildea, Thowpaou, Allen, Texas Land Company, Berding, Albert Hy Cummings, Harbor City and Improvement Co, Jayne, Solis, United States Investment Corporation, and Carstairs McCall & Company among others. Dates span early to late November with multiple dockets and adjourning notes.

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State Charters Report From Anglia Texas

Special wire reports the charter of the Decatur Rapist College of Da caluc Texas was filed today with the secretary of state and details on capital stock changes. The Kaufman Cotton Oil company amended its charter increasing capital stock from 216000 to 20N.

Anglia Tex Decatur Rapist College Dacaluc Capital Rock Kaufman Cotton Oil Company

Republicans at Devine Hear Republican Campaign Talk

Mr J C F from Devine and Jim Eckford clashed with Meriwether over the present congressional campaign Ardently Kerr and Lekford argued Sluyden’s platform flaws and their readers. They drew a notable crowd and Kerr invited attendees to take literature and learn more about Republican ideas. The town, long Democratic, shows signs of shifting toward progress and prosperity under Republican principles.

J.C. F Devine Jim Eckford Meriwether Congress Kerr Lekford Sluyden

Political Gridlock and Campaign Spin Drafted Across Wires

A murky dispatch outlines ongoing party contrasts as Republicans stress urban records while Democrats focus on state issues. Roosevelt’s anticipated Monday night remarks are set to critique opponents’ policies and assign accountability for administration outcomes.

Lieca Col Roosevelt Sonable Pelsons

Qualified Chief Letters Dawn by Sperial Wires

Fragmentary telegraph report states on Sunday lent that a commission nears completion. Ambiguous phrases mention peace and a winded action by unnamed parties.

United States and Spain discuss Philippine debt and Luzon control

The Paris peace talks focus on how to settle the 40 million peso debt tied to the Philippines. US goals shift toward full American control of the group, with Luzon and the other islands debated amid proposals for cash indemnity or debt settlement. Secretary Alger notes negotiations could end within weeks, with a treaty ready for Senate submission once Congress convenes.

Bueial United Stales Phillopheroi Fonda Shen Commia Americas Aly Luzon Vals Manila United Staries McKinley Philippines Hanna Win Ameunt Spain Alger Paris Senate Congress Uhl

Fire Department Drill Training Initiated in City

The Unief Collins inaugurated a system of drill exercises and ladder apparatus for the memory of the different hose companies of the city, six in number. Exercises involve ladder work, ascending and descending. Engine horses visited, each man took a turn at climbing the ladder, some notably agile. Training aims to greatly improve the department, with an exhibition planned in front of the city hall once ten are trained.

Unief Collins

Ex Governor Hogg Speech Draws Hawaiian Crowd

Ex governor May arrived in the city and spoke from a stand amid a Democratic gathering. He praised Siangden and Honolulu, contrasted with sugar scene, urged Pacific power, and criticized amendments to statue law and lavish representatives pay. He defended education, noted cultural dress, and praised San Antonio for support.

May Eily Yeatenday Alina Pdaga Rheodore Harris Afr Siagden Ligholulu Wien Hs Hle China Shaw Cully Europe Texas Duke Igen Eise Nico Nico Ates Cleyk Tle Representa Ives Beral Mita Perses Harner Gibbs Gayney Barney Marty San Antonio

Grand Opera House Delights With Wide Comedy Show

Last night at the Grand Opera House a lively engagement featured the Real Wit and a strong cast. Ioan Thomas and John Thomas entertained with humorous sketches while Edna Saric and Miss Antie Webster impressed the audience with selections and virtuoso display. The program closed with a Cindy shower as enthusiasm ran high for the season’s best.

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