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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1896
Page
4
Fragmented letters criticize local reform efforts and boastful political ambitions as community leaders claim to curb corruption. The piece notes a Bryan appearance in St Louis with Gov. Stephens and Missouri Democrats, highlighting tensions between old guards and reformers and plans for the upcoming election.
Special wire from Austin dated September 12 reports multiple army orders. The Sanger Guard is renamed the Thillas Guard Zouaves, while the San Antonio Guard Zouaves receive reassignment to a new regiment with designation RB. A routine officer examination schedule is amended to October 3, and several officers are detailed or assigned, including Capt. Blythe and Lt. Lee, with commissions visited by the governor in San Antonio.
A Chicago Republican, Alderman Thilolyt M. Patreson, challenged Senator Tilman of South Carolina to a debate on the money question. The solicitor replied accepting the challenge and proposing the moot event in New York or a preferred date.
A damaged vessel arrives under distress from a hurricane. Captain Brun, from Philadelphia, reports a crewman named Jas missing as the ship battles rough seas and fog. The incident details are unclear due to garbled text.
Will open a Washington headquarters as Aby Special Wire reports the Korean mission's arrival in Washington after a global voyage via Shanghai Yokohama Montreal and New York. The minister Ye Kro Sk and wife Ye Cha Yun lead the delegation with aides and a staffer. A Dow Jones styled note on diplomacy and future formal presentation to the president in October accompanies this profile.
Washington reports a civil service commission ruling on a complex case involving a 13 year old girl who arrived from Ireland and sought citizenship papers. The District Supreme Court intervened, Judge Cox consults officials, and the inquiry debates gender inequality in citizenship eligibility.
A list of names shows licenses issued this week by County Clerk Startsby and officials Jola Miller Susie Adkins Domey Lytton Elva Jackson and others. The article notes a crowd of small boys involved in a serious coalition amid recent ward disturbances in the Tenth ward. Archie Roberdau visits family. Mrs H W Browder of San Antonio is in the city visiting relatives. Juliet Odom returns from Galveston.. E C Bartholomew returns from Fort Worth. Miss Bessie Movil? improving. Major Burke back from Panther City.
In Washington on September 12 Representative Loudenslinger of New Jersey spoke with Chairman Babcock and projected a Republican victory margin of 20,000 to 30,000. He claimed more Democrats will vote Republican outright and criticized the recent Doenmeret te state convention as misrepresenting New Jersey Democrats.
New York September 12 large numbers of ladies from varied facilities attended the Ashley Bailey dress silk sale. The assortment ranged from high to fair values, with bids not brisk. Goods sold in four minutes at four percent discount for cash. Kellman Grututkich of Garleton and Sanger Bros of Waen were among outside purchasers.
Washington Sept 13 The United States Supreme Court aims to cut its docket with a new act. Progress is slow. adjournment since May 25 has left 66 cases docketed during recess, 124 fewer than last year. Also noted are death sentence cases and a customs question about foreign made jute bags and their import status.
A Sept 12 dispatch from Canton Ohio reports a warm reception by the Democratic Commercial Club of Chicago for Major McKinley. The piece notes strong enthusiasm from Democratic merchants and a notably vigorous display during his visit.
In Jacksonville Florida a quarrel outside a venue led to Allyn drawing a knife and slashing James P. Weidman. Joe Aten fired twice at Weidman perceived as dead, but both men faced severe injuries as investigations began.
A bank bookkeeper, Celombee, of the Union National Bank, died around 4 PM in New Orleans, with apoplexy blamed on his excitement over political moves. Rumors claim morphine suicide intent, while others doubt the accusation of bank robbery. The bank examiner will audit each depositor's boot, delaying public certainty. The Democratic convention nominated ex-Mayor Fitzpatrick for Congress and ex-Congressman Davey for the second district amid party turmoil. Governor Warmuth faces Republican pressure over white electoral tickets. An inquest into Louis Colombe’s death concluded morphine poisoning as the cause.
The Pearsall community reports a lively party at the Saul residence with music and dancing ending in a warm send off. Capt. P. R. Turner visited Alamo City. Geo Horton died after sunstroke in Pleasanton. W. A. Fitch discussed horses seized for customs violations. Miss Mae Hendrick and Miss Edna Haynes featured in town life updates.
A tired but satisfied crowd returns from Rockport via Floresville on Labor Day. The town notes open schools and banks, a congregational meeting to call a pastor, a new Spanish paper debut this afternoon, cotton shipments surpass 2000 bales, academy enrollment grows beyond 160, electric lights coming to the ticket office, a gin closure cited as a misunderstanding, and county realty showing a $54,885 decrease while railroad property and livestock rise.
A special wire report from Jackson and Mika notes Senatorial rumors about a critical condition in Carrollton. The item implies uncertainty about truth and mentions ongoing chatter around an Amat affair. Local officials had no confirmation, leaving the rumor unverified.
Joan Ane Cauley Palmer and Simon Bolivar Buckner were formally notified as the Democratic candidates for president and vice president at a Louisville auditorium gathering. A crowd of about 8,000 filled the hall and streets, with praise from Indiana’s W L D Bynum and Louisiana’s Senator Jeffery. Letters from Cleveland and Carlisle were read, Carlisle pledging support. Georgetown Boomless and local news follow, noting a local wedding and farmers awaiting rain.
Austin Sept. 12 Bill Shaw editor of the Texas Farmer published a Tax rate list for twenty years claiming Texas had the highest rate of taxation except for three states Indiana Missouri and Minnesota. The correction shows it should state a lower rate. Capitol fellows are riled.
At the Fort Worth convention Republicans express support for fusion with the Populists as the path to victory on the Texas state ticket. The report cites calls for cross ticket cooperation and notes the gathering as one of the state s strongest. A separate item from Austin notes a charter filed for Woodworth Cycle Co of Waco with 20000 capital and four incorporators. A Pottsville dispatch reports Brunn and Tillman clashing at Minersville with heated rhetoric and riot-like tension during a congressional meeting.
Light sprayer trade and cotton prices show activity with sales around 7.50 to 7.62. Press at Schorre Bros. had breakdowns, causing delays. Local mishaps include Shipman's gin fire and a large bale loss. Community changes include Rev J C Stoddard building a residence, Miss Lilie Keepers leaving for San Antonio, and bumper quail reports amid hunting tensions. Weather and district news touch Kenedy, Hays County dry status, and local schooling.
Uvalde Sept 12 report notes a Bryam and Sewatl club with free silver trumpet flourish, wind and shower revived vegetation but cotton remains poor. Joy Warhant, a local graduate, studies at Baylor College in Waco. Catlan irrigation looks good but scarce. city council set to meet next Monday. Brenirt Red Work, a Mexican school opened with funds sustaining ten months of classes.
The Solomon Temple area sends Guadalupe County youths to Eagle Lake for fettow raisin while Ladies Aid plans entertainment after Methodist revival. Luling schools show strong enrollment, debate between Joe Sayers and Rev. Andrew, Bishop Johnston to speak, Lockhart and Kingsbury report record public school openings and cotton prices fluctuate amid seasonal activity.
Light Special from Tom Green County reports Crockett County favoring sound money and water for stock as a local problem. San Angelo closes post office and banks on Labor Day. Estes brothers sell sheep to move east. Cattle market activity shifts in Chicago and Kansas City. Corbett and Fitzsimmons agree to a ten thousand dollar fight to finish in Jersey City within sixty days.
A large measure to install igniting arresters on Austin poles was discussed this morning. City officials plan to equip all poles with arresters as they are reached, aimed at improving electrical safety after a special wire report.
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