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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1896

Page

4

Death by Own Action for Trouble

Special wire report from New Orleans dated September details the death of a noted Washington heavy industry agent who committed suicide in his office after a dispute over business losses. Police found the body with a pistol at the scene. despondency reportedly followed financial pressures. Edward Prain, a leading attorney for the Tonenta stock firm, was later arrested on charges related to the case.

New Orloang G—Chay Atockaeyer Cormurice Bute New Orleans Edward Prain Lies Warbud Ciotisiad Tonenta

VORUERY IN TWIUS NAMM Hy Syevind Wire to Sunday Light

Unclear text fragment describes a local incident or hoax event with named figures and alleged suspects. Key names and details are garbled, but references to a Sunday light and a plover hoax suggest a report on a suspected deception or misinformation case with involved individuals.

Chitlin Gao Rept Tete Myst Gong

County Assessor's Roll Feeds Debt of Seven Thieves

The county assessor's office faces issues with the tendered roll and notes irregularities in the recent entries. Names such as Tawlen Lacoste and Teron Trettgen appear among several others, while work on the university roll is under war by involved parties.

Fopeu Volisistett Tawlen Lacoste Teron Trettgen Tereeh Tore Fleney “Welle Tony Garcia Von Weitgenland U. Ruin

Gathering of people in Amil market scene noted

A fragmentary wire report from the Sunday line describes a gathering of locals in a market area centered on Reyna and Iver silver. The note mentions a low market level and references Geay, a young lawyer, in an Alen Atl address context.

Alm Geay Kamer Gethering Gul

Colored voters face pressure in county race fallout

The piece notes rising tension as colored leaders align with Gus Tast and Sluyden while white Republicans resist mobilization in the North district. It describes rifts, appeals to unity, and calls for restraint as public anger grows over race and party strategies.

Sluyden Avas Brea Gus Tast

Carlisle Defends Himself Over Bond Purchases in Texas

Former Texas State Superintendent Carlisle denies any involvement with the Burden County bond issues and asserts he had no authority or role in the board’s decision to buy or reject bonds. He claims no negotiations or sales related to the bonds were conducted by him or Swann and demands a thorough investigation.

Mistio Texas Carlisle Austin Tex Isi Jetler Sue M.utlisie Mallath Wei Corveel Swain J. AM Uirlisle Mae Okws Kev Borden Couity Neation Ion Swann State Board of Education Imai Education

Bizet Wall Gob Ebrue Labor Das Wage Strike

New York Sept 5 report details a labor dispute over pay in the Bizet area with workers demanding wage increases and a special provision in the upcoming schedule. The account notes tensions among employees and mentions plans for a potential strike action if demands are not met.

Masonic Mutual Life Seeks Receiver in Mid Century Notice

A historical notice states the Masonic Mutual Life company founded in 1813, serving the Masonic fraternity, has applied for a receiver. It reports a 1887 surplus of 30,000 and larger, newer member growth, with past and present financial shifts and transfers to the Home Life Assurance. The report notes changes in business status and aims to wind down operations as smoothly as possible.

Ferpieris Sprevnl Swalar Wang Rapids Masonic Mutual Life Company

Henland collision kills engineer near Minots Central

Special wire reports a head on crash three miles north of Minots Central involving two freight trains. Engineer Quinn disobeyed orders and passed a stop signal, was instantly killed. The other engineer and fireman leaped and escaped unharmed as several cars were broken up.

Jackson Mss Minots Central Quinn Fie Everal

Water disaster in Piru canyon claims miners and more

Wire report from Los Angeles recalls deadly flash flood in Piru canyon north of the city. Firemen struggle to account for a miner named Maxey as the wall of water swept the area, washing away people and property. Two other travelers disappeared as the canyon was overwhelmed.

Los Angeles Cal Piru Canyon Maxey Witter

Printing contracts awarded by state board in Ausit Tex

At a meeting of the state printing board today, contracts were let for printing and stationery for the departments. Bent Jones & Co. of Ausit were awarded the contract for first-class work, and Mr. Hugene Von Beckmann for all minor grades.

Ausist Tex State Printing Board Bent Jones & Co Hugene von Beckmann

Chang's generosity stems from rain halted sightseers

Ritney OG Croesus Courts to $130 and a few silver medals in Washington. Ei Fung Chang, delayed by heavy rain, returns to his hotel before leaving for the tomb visit. A wreath for Grant's tomb is sent by Loi to the Chinese delegation with instructions to have the minister perform the homage. A $160 hotel tip is shared among staff, with silver medals awarded to the owner and manager.

Ritney OG. Croesus Washington, D. C Ei Ifung Chang Washington Ear Grant Loi Emperos

Wattersons Tribute to a Gold Standard Ticket

Special wire from New York reports Henry Watterson endorsing a bipartisan Democratic ticket of Palmer and Buckner. He praises their Union and Confederate service, calls for national reconciliation, and endorses their integrity and capability in civil affairs. Watterson notes his own nomination trepidation and the political sacrifices involved.

Gold Standard Democrats New York Henry Watterson The Herald Gruewg Palmer Buckner Union Tenois Kentucky Fle Rip Cam

Marriage Licenses Issued in County Clerk Report

Special wire notes marriage licenses recorded this week by County Clerk Hormady. Pairs listed include B Friten with Mrs Janis Craver and Thomas N Richardson with Ava Bureh, Elkins with Gigra Parker, Carl with Anrig Wideman, Meredith with Lizzie Howze, London Bryan with EveSine Frenkiin, and Samsin with Bras Movgrove.

WERK Aussin Hormady B. Friten Janis Craver Thomas N. Richardson Ava. Bureh Jon’ . Elkins Gigra Parker Ong F. Carl Anrig Wideman Mrt Meredith Lizzie Howze London Bryan EveSine Frenkiin Samsin Bras Movgrove Dina Y

War to the End Seaboard Continues 147 Ate Baltic

Special wire reports discuss actions by the Southern States Freight Association and Sea Board Air Line over rate reductions. The meeting at the Marlborough addressed court rulings dissolving an injunction restraining rate cuts and planned coordinated responses.

Seaboard Baltic New York Sept. S Marlborough Haines Southern States Frolakt Aguoelation Seaboard Air Line Sea Board Ling Air Line Matt Freshfont Bagueer Southern Railway Soataara Ate Athinthy Yaltimore Tr Ss

Confederate Battle Arry Presidency Talk Sparks Rival Plans

Confederate newswire reports a pending meeting of the Confederate Memo rial Institute trustees in Atlanta. Gen. Jackson of Tennessee and Gen. Briggs of Kentucky are named, with Col. Rovi White of West Virginia among officers. Cal Chipley discusses health, possible acceptance, and plans for early retaliation or return of trust if not chosen.

Santa W. PD. Empsy Guard of Trucees Confederate Tattle Abbey Confederate Memorial Institute Huetiesy Lockout Mountain White Atlanta W. M. Jackson Tennessee Briggs Kentucky Ross Texas Col Rovi White West Wirelata Cal.Chipley Gen. Jackson Iil Cal. Chipley Repalia

Seaboard Air Line Cuts Rates Sharply

The Seaboard Air Line announces another rate cut effective September 9, reducing fares by about 40 percent.

Washington Seaboard Air Line

Texas Chants Granted Special Wire to the Sunday Light

The Mutwat Electric Light company of San Antonio filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Capitol stole $50,000. Incorporators are J. P. Green, F. A. Piper, and W. W. Kin s.

TEXAS Austin Mutwat Electric Light Company of San Antos

Cured of Lockjaw in New York Hospital

Antitoxine used for first time to treat tetanus in a New York hospital. Patient Ernst Neletke shows rapid recovery and is steadily improving after treatment. Authorities report the procedure as successful and pioneering for the era.

York Ernst Neletke

Great Labor Congress Opens in Edinburgh

London dispatch says labor leaders expect the great trades union congress opening in Edinburgh next Monday to bear on the future of labor worldwide. It may signal the onset of the century’s largest labor strikes.

London Trades Union Congress Edinborough Scotland

A Crazy Detective Arrested For Insanity In Austin

Special Wires to the Sunday Light report Sephy Mr C E S te Phan, the fake detective jailed on insanity charges, conducted his own case before County Judge McCall. The jury verdict found his mind mentally imbalanced and the doors await his transfer.

Austin Tex Sephy C. E.ste Phan McCall

New Orleans Exchange Remains Open Despite Labor Day

Weather maps fail frost predictions and fronts in the north. New Orleans cotton exchange will remain open on Monday September seventh while markets observe the holiday. Reports note trading activity and commentary from STARNES and Mackey with teams heading toward Atchison.

New Orleans

Earl Lis Speech Leaves Washington for Niagara Falls

Washington dispatch reports Earl Lis prepares to travel by train from Washington to Niagara Falls via Vancouver, with plans to join a Niagara Falls excursion party. A secretary has released a summary of Lis’s impressions of Washington and his farewell to the capital, noting notable comparisons to Napoleon and Washington’s life. The party will board a train at five thirty, cross the river toward Ontario, and continue toward Cuba and Montreal.

Speciac Washington D.C Hans Ghaus Parthng Wilute Napoleon Duiperoy Yau Napoleon Creset Yao Wessington Whs Viveroy Capitol Washineton Niagara Falls St Melock

Cann Captures National Rifle Title at Wimbledon Cup

Capt. Cann of Savannah Ga wins the Wimbledon cup as the Georgia team takes top honors in the New Jersey Rifle Association meeting. He is named champion rifleman of the United States for twelve months after remarkable marks at five and six hundred yards. Georgia also claims the Interstate trophy and the Hayes medal.

Cann Savanneah New Jersey Rifle Association Ogaii Georgia Crnn Sevanneh Chausaul Capian Hiyes Acares United States

Queen Victorie message on outrages and Turkey mission

Sir Phillip Currie, British ambassador to Turkey, heads to Constantinople to seek an audience with the sultan and deliver Queen Victoria's protest against massacres. He will urge stringent measures and carry Salisbury's note to the Porte. In Dublin, Iwileh party reunification talks are seen as futile. Tax rolls show Van Zandt counting a large drop, while Rusk remains high. Monarch Cycle Co granted authority to do business in Texas. Comptroller Finley to speak in Rutledge and Governor Culberson slated for Thurber.

Armenia London Phillip Currie Turkey Constantinople Lord Salisbury Dublin Ivieh Finley Austin Dex Rutledge Austin & Northwestern Culberson

Opening of Public School Teacher Assignments

Superintendent Smith announces the official assignment of teachers to San Antonio public schools. The list details principals, class teachers and departments for each school including high schools on Main, Marshall, and Avenue E, with numerous instructors in history English Spanish and more, plus colored schools Riverside Santa Clara San Pedro with designated principals and faculty.

San Antonio Smith Yiain Avenue Sehoek Principia B. Backen- Son Judit Clarke Ee Fetter I Symington Lica Principi Cress Texana Rosdy Maria Work Annn Clasa Lemelion Julia Ragan Abs Bi. B. Clarke Ella Musgrave Feith Ross Christine Waithal South Pecos Streats Emme Pirie Alice Stone Miveey Molla Nelson Mary McDonald Ida Milfen South Schinei Atise Byrt Preston Alexander Kuhn J. W. Lehmswirth FM Halbert Riverside School Rincan Street J. Button Messrs S. M. Coles H. PF. Bite Fannie Ellis CS Iunes Toy Lucas Blanche Walker Mea A

Republican Delegation Heads to Fort Worth Convention

Austin reports strong interest in the forthcoming Fort Worth convention with Travis county Republicans set to attend. The listed delegation includes Thado Satter and many others, traveling to be on hand for the opening. St. Louis notes Dr. J H Hughes named honorary president of a medical council and Pan-American congress communications requested. The fragment ends with a garbled wire item on cattle trade.

OFK Austin Tex Andrew Majors Dr Am.thornton Batholomew Frank Jack Dodson Kh. Reach Ts E. Lonmax B. Hankock C Lirats Shed McGown J. K. Warren R. Harrison W. P Mabs Hayden Shenks Bob Kreys Alax Hell Jam J. Harrison J.T Harris Ww Mitchell Green Burton Orfas Love Chas Bockner Jno Trasynham M. Johns Clem Nesley Wh B Brush Sax Mans P. Doxey Wlamilton Jones Meroney Tra HI Evans Net Green Fred Rischer Jfoe Bridges C. Cham Blon Buono St. Louis JH. Hughes Sec Irology Pan-American Medical Conte AM Tsses Ata Zognes

Texas State Association of Architects Elects Officers

An annual Texas State Association of Architects convention in San Antonio elected officers for the coming year. President F. Tissy Gordon of San Antonio will lead. Burt RicDonald of Austin as first vice president. S. Clover of Houston as second vice president. Ho AL Overby of Dallas as secretary. A. A. Womper of Fort Worth as treasurer. Judge W. P. Bacon, a former district court librarian, died today after a long illness.

San Antonio Aussle Tex Texas State Associat Finn Re Aveititects F. Tissy Gordon Sin Antonlpy View Burt RicDonald Austin FS. Clover Houston Gerectary AL Overby Dallas A. A. Womper Fort Worth W. P. Bacon District Court Lbrarian

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