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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1899
Page
6
An old column ad promotes the Southern Telegraph and Telephone Company offering faster, cheaper communication. It claims benefits for the nervous system and overall well being, urging readers to inquire about services and time savings.
Special to the Sunday Light Dallas edition reports the Metropolitan Police system formally launched with Police Commissioner Brown urging strict enforcement and abstinence from whiskey to build up the force. Milestones include wear-in and calls to uphold the new system across Texas cities, with remarks from Meyer Prag, Fire Commissioner Brown, and Cornwall.
Special to the Sunday Light from New York dated September 16 cites opinion that boycotting the Paris Exposition would harm Dréfus and the country. It argues a Paris display would boost Geir beauty and likely increase material wealth.
A fragment from Yanilon dated September 18 notes firms may decline to exhibit at the Pacis exhibition, with most manufacturers likely to be represented. It suggests Great Britain cannot afford to hold back even if it chooses to do so, amid doubts about the event.
Special dispatch from Charlottesville reports the Poe Memorial association at the University of Virginia plans to unveil Zoinns's bust of Edgar Allan Poe on October 7, the seventieth anniversary of Poe's death. A large crowd is expected to attend the ceremonies with potential speakers and attendees from the literary community.
Special reports from Vancouver and New Orleans describe Rider Haggard and Lord Droest Hamilton visiting Milnes in Alaska’s Ablin district, while the Citizens League reenters the political arena in New Orleans, stirring public interest as it reaffirms its organizational role for future campaigns.
It is practically certain that all drainage work under the new sewer system in New Orleans will be completed and ready for operation sometime between January 1 and January 15. The contract in progress is moving toward completion, with the project advancing steadily toward readiness for use.
Washington reports the capture of the steamer Saturnus by the Pampanga and rebels. The vessel, loaded with petrol, wine, rice, cloth, money, and passengers, was run ashore under rebel guns after looting. Four dozen aboard were taken prisoner, with cargo valued and payments of 40000 in gold noted.
A grand society wedding, Friedheln manor, Monday, features Miss Havе Eyed as bride to Lt Cmdr Cameron Meir Winslow U.S. Navy. Clergy from New York and Newport officiate. cousin Miss Lillie Oerietis is maid. groom’s cousin serves as best man. Reception to honor social leaders and Winslow’s naval colleagues. Bride is daughter of Theodor Naveweyer, sugar magnate. Winslow youth notable for Civil War era exploits and cable-cutting mission.
Washington dispatch reports General De Castros forces capture Valencia driving government troops back. Consul Illsworth cables that insurgents move toward Caracas and La Guaira. Detroit cruiser, en route, to protect American interests. Commander Nemyphill to coordinate with Russell for defense of U.S. citizens.
A blaze at a house in Columbia Bayou destroys Pete McGuire's home. McGuire jumped from a burning second story window and died instantly. The loss is valued at 83 000 with no insurance reported.
United States troops stationed at Jackson Barracks departed for Port McPherson near Atlanta. Wrens of 140 crex accompanied the party as a special train carried troops in a temporary precautionary move. Battery D, First Artillery, is noted with one battery stationed at San Antonio.
Governor Sayers appoints a board of managers for the A. M. College at Bryan and commissions military officers for the governor’s staff. Names include J. W. Kokeruo, I. D. Ireland, M. Sargonm, HA Refeiardt, DIT Doll, and Smith from various counties. Rolls show Clay County receipts and an annual report for the year ending June 30 with gross AUS 5S, 787, Oslofelt for the year and $102,058. Governor also received a telegram about a request for extradition of Keelen and Branich by the Mexican government and possible delay by authorities in ynwe.
Spreml to the Sunday Light, Bouston. Tex. Seyler Ubs-The commercial agents of the different railroads figure the damage to the Lexus cotton trap, tran the deouth and oods al ones third to Lorty per sent.
Special to the Sun Cincinnati Ohio September 16 The nation Venus tournament opens Monday under the auspices of the Cincinnati Lawy Dennis at Socintiol promising high attendance and exciting contests Six courts will be in regular play over five days with strong rivals Nell Collins of Chicago and other western track stars. The program includes five championship events with winners to receive prizes totaling about 800 dollars.
Pythians from across the country attend the Supreme Lodge meeting in Indianapolis beginning next Monday to transact substantial business. Supreme Chancellor Thomas G. Sampi4 of Pennsylvania presides over daytime sessions. delegates will be entertained by Koerner Lodge No. 1 tonight as the sessions run through Thursday.
The Sunday Light in Paris reports that despite dire predictions the Dreyfus affair remains orderly in the capital. Rennes court-martial members favor no second degradation and may grant a conditional pardon after the original sentence, while authorities say the matter is France’s private affair with little foreign interference feared.
An unclear report notes four women presenting themselves at the residence of W. T. Sutton, formerly of New York and Chicago, who died in the Mortv tite district. The estate is valued at a half a tube dollar. Three heirs are in Chicago.
A new evening daily named the Laredo Daily News is launched by Ex-Postmaster McNeil in Laredo. Reports from Nuevo Laredo cover border events, celebrations for Mexico's civil holiday, local improvements, and police actions. The piece notes a suspect jailed in Nueva Laredo, a murder sentence, rail changes, city infrastructure plans, and ongoing civic and religious observances.
In Beaufort South Carolina Senator Cameron faced a trial over alleged whipping of a man named Schein after a dispute at a store. Schein claimed damages of $10,000. the jury awarded $850. Camer on telegraphed illness prevented attendance. The case drew witnesses and defense by Congressman Wilent and Attorney General Ballinger, amid tensions over race and justice.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows opens its diamond jubilee session in Detroit with public ceremonies at the Detroit Opera House. Governors and dignitaries will address the assembly as visitors from Germany Denmark Sweden Switzerland and Australia are expected. attendance may reach 200000. A separate note covers an Anti-Trust Conference in St Louis where governors and attorney generals gather to discuss legislation against trusts. Governor Sayers of Texas will preside with many states represented.
Fort Worth Texas report notes Joe Vincent of Duncan involved in a trade appearance. The article mentions health concerns and thwarted appointments tied to a hospital visit in North Fort Worth.
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