Unidentified Man Buried After Found on Rail Line
Remains of an unknown man found on a Southern Pacific track Friday night were buried in the county poor farm. Coroner believes death self-inflicted amid despondency. The man, penniless and poorly clothed, bore no marks of violence besides a severed head. No claimants were identified among pockets’ contents. Accessioned to wed Felis Gonzatos and Ida Franklin.
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Mano Lali
Ana
Jones
Ares
Rough Rider Heroes Return Home Wounded Soldier Headlines
The Rough Riders’ San Antonio stop features two wounded heroes, Lt. John G. Grigg and Pvt. Weess, returning from Cuba. Grigg, a regiment tailor, is home after sustaining a Spanish Mauser wound and battles at San Juan Hill and La Guasimas. Weess, recently convalescent from yellow fever, travels home amid in-city admiration.
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Tschum
Walt
San Juan Bill
New York Hospital
Wolf
Wali
India
la Guasimas
Ament
St. Louls
Anther Bes
Santiago
San Adionio
John G. Grigg
Roosevelt
Cuba
San Antonio Uy
Uwell
Grigg
Thilord
Cavan
San Antonians
Rough Thiders
Weess
Shermitn
Texas
Scheme to invade Mexico buzzes in Bancroft's bonnet
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes a revived plan by the Reds to invade Mexico with a Dagebal expedition. It mentions training at San Antonio, with odds about three to one for success, and potential moves to Monterey and other points in Mexico.
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WHEY
Mexico
Dagebal
Bancroft
Reds
San Antonio
Texas
Bannie
Refia
Monterey
City of Mexico
Republic
Cincinnati Enquirer
Stage Crew Heads to Shore Geter Yard Birds
The Daily Light notes a composed party including W. J. Sohl EG Leager Anne Martin Percy Abby Clarence Martin and others will head today with a press crew to shoot birds along the coast. Donations from Otto Wahrmund support the event. A separate item reports a county board of equalization rehearing for the estate of J. Boitel.
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Daily
W. J. Sohl
EG Leager
Anne Martin
Percy Abby
Clarence Martin
John B. Fiaod
Johnson Bros
Pressman
Jack Valentine
Firegnan
Bert Castanic
Otto Wahrmund
City Brewery
War Department Orders Captain Pattersgu Appointment Chief Texas Muster
The War Department sent two key messages yesterday regarding furloughs and muster duties. Captain Pattersgu is ordered to issue furloughs and the mustering officer will be Lieutenant Hulten, with Colonel Luther Seitelhof appointed mustering officer for Texas. The Fourth Texas Infantry may be sent to Austin to support muster operations, and orders designate Captain Younger and Captain Hammond in related roles to process furloughs for troops at the post.
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The
War Department
Pattersgu
Bare
Ware Department
Aml Nneras
Luther Seitehlof
Sen
Younger
Hammond
Pollerson
Wil
Fourth Texas Infantry
Cremonston
State of Texas
Astin
Doctor Cupid Stuns Grand Opera House Engagement
Dr. Guaid TM missed the star role as Peters Comedy company closes autumn season in this city. The troupe will return in spring. Troy leaves for Houston today for engagements. Matinee yesterday drew standing room only for Tate comers.
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Cupid
Dr. Guaid
Grand Anera
Peters
Troy
Houston
Tate
Armieletic Club Opens Ethicist Group and Boxing Plans
Prof Whitehouse launches 21 echoes of physical culture at Herfi's hall Loscya street and forms an ethicist club with leading Sen Andenians. The venue, once home to Bexar Mintelle elu, will host a stag party with at least three scientific boxing bouts, aiming to attract prominent members and provide equipment for the club.
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Armieletic Club
Prof
Whitehouse
Herfi's
Loscya Street
Bexar Athletic Club
Tierfi's
Bexar Mintelle Elu
Eope
Wormer
Oppenheimer Straus Betrothal Announced
The betrothal of Miss Ida Oppenheimer and Mr. David J. Straus was announced yesterday. Miss Ida is the daughter of Daniel Oppenheimer of the firm D. and Oppenheimer, and Mr. Straus is a well known business man and partner in the wholesale saddlery firm of Ey Brink & Co. They recently moved here from St. Louis and are highly connected with many relatives. Congratulatory greetings from Athens City noted.
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Athenm
Mortuary Notices Inform Local Children Dies And Rites
Jett Wo Kokernsi Jr aged 7 months died at 40 percent Pire avenue and will be buried this morning in the Masonic cemetery. The remains of Ladd Waters were shipped to Galveston last night. Mari McDonald aged 11 months at South Presa Street.
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Jett Wo Kokernsi, Jr
Pire Avenue
Yestering
Masonic Cemetery
Galveston
Mari McDonald
Aled
South Presa Atreet
Ladies' Mestine meets to aid Young Men's Christian work
A special meeting of the city ladies affiliated with the Young Men's Christian Association is set for tomorrow evening at 4 p m in the association parlors. The Ladies Auxiliary extends an invitation to those interested in supporting boys and young men to attend at the stated hour. Mrs G A Davis serves as president of the Ladies Auxiliary.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Ladies’ Auxiliary
G. AB. Davis
Twenty-Three Murder Cases In October Term Docket
A historical record notes the Thirty-seventh District court October term lists 360 criminal cases with 23 murder and 23 assault to murder. The docket includes arson, theft, burglary, gambling, and lottery cases, plus penalties from justice and other courts. The grand jury composition and local officials are named among the participants.
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Justice and
Ytecorsery
Grand Jury
Fallowe
Otto ‘Wahrd
D. J. Woodward
J. C. Crawford
Nathan Underwood
H. D. Nich. Fultaly
Skt Tv
Willemann
Sr. Frasco-Ruiz
L. P. Peck
Sam Lytle
Sadie
Charlén P
MIE FATAL RON NED. Special wire to Sundey Glen
Twenty year old Xalle Kuhn of 14th street New Orleans is dead after a fall from bed in her room at 4 this morning. Doctors report skull fracture and base of jaw driven through. An initial theory suggests she rose and stumbled hitting jaw on bed iron work as she returned to bed.
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Sundey Glen
New York
New Orleans
Siri
Salliway Proposes Tax Reform to Relieve Tax Burden
Salliway argues taxation harms capital retention and urges taxing personal property including money mortgages and notes held by residents. He cites $5,000,000 in assets subject to tax but not rendered and proposes raising land value taxes while lowering real estate values to attract investment, insisting the rich must pay their share to lighten the burden on farmers and laborers.
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Wade
Incian
Sellway
Jme
Ar. Salliway
Coronel Kackenridge
Tsue
Merlynges
Janes
Uhity
Sujeet Co
Matin Plaza
San Antonio
Mortenses
Justice Court Examinations Set for Monday Afternoon
Preliminary examinations in aazaull and abusive language cases against Mat iyton Anna Davis and Kate Weed are scheduled for Monday afternoon in Justice Shook's court. Ady Davis of 215 South Frio filed affidavits. Emmett Davis waived examination on an assault to murder charge and remained jailed on 250 bond. Bernardo Solis and Pedro Rodriguez were transferred to the county jail by Deputy Constable Charles Aehrelner on a bilielary charge and filed in Tuntico Janea court.
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Justic Court
Mat Iyton
Anna Davis
Aazaull
Kate Weed
Jan-guage
Justice Shock’e
Ady Davis
South Frio
Emmett Davis
Bernardo Solis
Pedro Rodriguez
Charles Aehrelner
Tuntico Janea
Noonan to Deliver Talks in Boerne and Bandera
Tousen Noonan leaves today for Boerne where he will deliver openly sketched campaign talks. He is booked to address audiences in Bandera on the 21st and again in Boerne next Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tousen Noonan
H. Noonan
Boerne
Wit
Boepe
Brom
Banden
Ithe
Skedin
Tha
Democrats Hopeful on House Fight After Tight Senate Votes
Washington reports focus on a major Senate and House struggle as Democrats seek to advance investigations into alleged neglect in the calamity surrounding the late war. Republicans fear losses amid patronage tensions and district shifts, while Democrats see gains in key states and the broader public mood helping push the campaign forward.
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Speelal
Washington
Wau
Melba
Damocrats
Senate
Suriatoys
Republican Psinse
MIDDLEBORO WOMAN MISSING BODY IDENTIFIED
Grace Perkins, missing for days, is identified by her father as the Middleboro, Massachusetts girl. The dismembered body found near Bridgeport, Connecticut, had sparked a murder investigation implicating Charles Bourne, who accompanied the return to Middleboro. The case remains shrouded in mystery with conflicting reports and unresolved questions.
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Middleboro
Mass
Grace Perkins
Bridgeport
Soma
Charles Bourne
Ier
Pele
Migs Pennever
Conn
Aail Pond
Grave Perkins
Afasy
Middlehore
President declines seat on investigation committee
In a long interview, Schofield told the president he would not accept a place on the investigation committee. Invitations were sent to Gerald Stephen D. Lee of Mississippi and W. H. Jackson of Tennessee to join the commission, while no word had come from Eustis and John R. McLean about their attendance.
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Washington
Schofield
Gerald Stephen D. Lee
Mississippi
H. Jackson
Tennessee
Mess Eustis
John R.mclean
Yellow Fever Quarantine Hits Mississippi After New Orleans Link
Special to Sunday Light reports a new yellow fever case in Jacksonville Mississippi. Mississippi health authorities blame New Orleans for the outbreak, announcing quarantines and banning entry from the city. The board of health says several infections statewide trace back to New Orleans and accuses Louisiana authorities of concealing the danger.
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Missiesippi
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Misa
Itty State
Louisiana
Mississippi
Othestth
Alabama
Belezissippi
Taras
Opposition to Porter in New Haven Gubernatorial Bid
Bitter opposition rose in New Haven over John Addison Porter’s failed bid for governor. Reported to threaten Porter’s renomination and provoke a possible resignation to spare President McKinley embarrassment. Opponents argue Porter’s conduct harmed administration support as next campaign looms.
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Porth. Stedal Wie
Sundey
New Haven
Conn
John Addison Porter
Melkinley
Porbest Orlenda
Whey
Dorler
MckKinley
Gen Schofield seeks rigid inquiry into War Dept errors
Special wire from Washington reports General Schofield demanded a thorough inquiry into the War Department. He urged identifying wrongdoers and whether errors were military or individual, and if they were avoidable, with public hearings to prevent shielding anyone. The president supported a public, comprehensive commission.
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Wanllington
J. AM. Schofield
White House
Wyshua
Toll
Schofield
United States
Timuner Aise Now Immaliones Spicelal Wire
Spicelal wire from Bindrey Clee in Cuba reports September 17 that a fever and dysentery outbreak has hit the tin yannes and the black regiment, with nearly all men ill. Medical officers are inspecting the immune regiments under General Lawton and General Wesd as sickness spreads among Wood' umMunes and others.
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Santiino de Cuba
Sargent
Lawton and
Wesd
Four Deaths Reported From Typhoid Fever At Camp
A Sunday Light special from Huntsville reports four deaths from typhoid fever at a camp. Names include Won, Sullivan, Go, and D First Placida regiment with units such as Ohio ravahy and Pennsylvania infantry. The report notes casualties among multiple regiments and emphasizes the ongoing health crisis among soldiers.
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Thuntsville
Sullivan
W. G
Gambte
von C
Ohio
Ravahy
Gallagher
Yok Kaward Hinaboreva
Pennsylvania
Counties Set September Tax Rolls in Five Counties
Counties set September tax rolls with Roberta County at 727.42 showing a 104,252 rise, Los Augustine at 88,710 down 21,270, Frie County at 32,103 120 up 113,193. Joseph Leiter on the Exchange floor greets the crowd in Chicago. board may seek a sale ban on warehouse owners trading in options after June fiasco.
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Austin
Tex
Roberta
Los Augustine
Frie County
Joseph Leiter
Joseph Lester
Exchange Yeaterday
United States to control Philippines after peace talks
Washington notes that the island of Cuba is not the target and asserts that the Philippines archipelago will undoubtedly pass under U S control, despite published instructions to the peace commission. The line marks a firm position on territorial outcomes in the aftermath of negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peace Commission
Spain
Philippines
United States
Travis County Republicans Endorse Independent Ticket at Convention
A Sunday wire report from Austin states the Travis County Republicans held their Saturday county convention at the courthouse. They endorsed an independent ticket including M. C. Granberry for county judge, J. M. Brackenridge as attorney, T. B. Wilson for sheriff, D. W. Weaver for tax collector, Jacob Bickler for county superintendent, and D A. Dei along with S. Be Grdnberry for legislature. several roles remained unfilled.
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T. B. Wilson
M. Odell
Wm. Druggerhor
D. W. Weaver
Sounty School
Jacob Bickler
Leelalature
Miles Debate Over Miles' Recommenda tions For Volunteer Troops
Washington reports show General Miles pushing to abandon Montauk Point and break up camps, favoring mobilization for campaigns south of the U N parallel. The plan faces limited support and the secretary of war may withhold the full report while Congress pressures for its production and testimony.
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Baccial
Washington
Adjutant General
Miles
Wall
Tuba
Hotodyshagid Montauk Point
Aties
Cuba
Alger
Unegit
Miles Ia
Uyo
Santiago
Ani
Pbc
Congress
Crelary
Shafter
Man and Black Man Fight Ends With Nonfatal Knife Hit
A white man Slater and a Black man Stewart fought yesterday afternoon in Tondo. Stewart used a pocket knife, slashing several sashes. Slater then shot Stewart with a pistol, three bullets striking Stewart but not fatally. Inquest and mining trial proceedings are underway as Kill trepores conclude.
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Tondo
Epenlal
Hlonda
Will Slater
Neste
Mur
Stewart
Slater
Ty Slater
Ty Slater With A Pistol, Three Bullets Taking Effect, Each of Whit
Spain's Commissioners Pass Through Madrid Peace Delegation
Special wire reports from Madrid list personnel for the peace commission as General Correa and others. The group, including Montre Rios, Bahanan Yaloventre, and Garcia, will reach Paris by September 20.
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Spain
Paris
France
Madrid
Senor
Montre Rios
General Correa
Yaloventre
Garcia
In Memory of the Empress Special Mass in Washington
A requiem mass for the late Empress of Austria was celebrated at St Matthew's Catholic Church in Washington by Cardinal Gibbons. Attendees included the Austrian minister and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
St. Matthew's
Cardnal Gibbons
Austria
Lands to sue for patents on state lands in Louisiana
Colonel Jenny Lanter of the state land office is closing the state versus national claims to lands where patents should have issued. The effort targets Vermillon and Cameron parishes for cultivation of rice and includes cypress timber lands now misused. Large tracts were bought by capital for timber, with Jay Gould's estate among the notable owners, while vast virgin pine forests lie in Livingston and surrounding parishes.
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Washington
Jenny
Lanter
State Land Office
Congress
Col. Lants
Vermillin
Galeassee
Cameron
Louisiana
Jay Gould
Goulaiana
Gowld
Llénvilla Parish
Lutcher
Moore
Sthemii
Lutehoer
Oran
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SAN Santonio
DLW
Mull 'Lingpstity de Light Artier Aid Latke
John G. Grieg
Tar County Board of Equalls
Ink J. Boitel
Kes
Burah
Firet Dectiou
Mevier
Mimley
Schofield Tomand Thuonouge
Timuner Aise
Immaliones
Niger
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