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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1897

Page

6

Bowery Reopens After Desperate Night of Freeing

An account of Bowery crowds returning to life after a quarantine, featuring Chuck Conners the witty Bowery figure and a San Antonio influence. The piece notes weather lifting spirits and locals strolling, with comic exchanges about New York versus San Antonio.

Oluck Maverick Cheeger Chuck Elgar Gulsge Conners Christie Board of Health Bowery Steek New York United States San Antonio San Wwe de Howl Willian Tekers

Unclear names report from Saratoga carrier

A fragment from Saratoga New York sent via the Levi carrier front Mr. J S Lockwood mentions two individuals AY Siu WL Bennett and Eugenia A Wickes, said to have arrived in this city two weeks ago. The report uses unclear spellings and contains several garbled phrases.

Saratoga Levi New York J. S. Lockwood AY Siu Bennett Eugenia A.ly Wickes

PALL SEWER DILEMM REJECTS CONTRACTOR PLAN

A Pall sewer dilemma unfolds as yesterday afternoon Tielly rejects a contractor proposal to line the sewer with heavy Lyon hoops. Experts doubt the buttress plan, suggesting Lefete buttresses, but no decision was made and the project remains in abeyance.

Pall Dilemm Tielly Fenalbie

Viglyas Closing At The Mestean Independence Celebration

The event featured a grand blaze of fireworks with magic and illusions before the pyrothecnne display and a concluding spectacle. Attendance was large and order prevailed throughout the celebration.

City Council Fails to Secure Quorum on Sewer Plan

Mayor Callaghan could not obtain a quorum at yesterday's called city council meeting due to several aldermen being out of town. With no quorum, the sewer proposal discussion was postponed and a quorum is hoped to be present at tomorrow's noon session.

Callaghan Fts

Columbus Day Meeting Planned by Italian Calopy

A key gathering is set for this afternoon in San Cedro Park to decide actions for Columbus Day celebrations next month. Other grounds offers are on the table as options.

San Cedro

New Sewer Covers Likely A Change In Chicago Plan

Experts note sewer manhole covers break under traffic due to the heavy ring encircling the lower side. The Chicago cover, slightly distorted on its upper surface, will be substituted to reduce extrusion and damage.

Chicago

Coin the English Setter Coin Qualifies in Loss

Wudze Peter Shields reports the loss of his fine English setter dog Coin a six year old standout field dog with a strong nose and retriever skills. The dog’s exceptional qualities earned praise from those who knew him and the story evokes sympathy for the owner.

Peter Shields Coin Statnch Aporigman

Stolen TIorosh Incident Report At Whitehead Area

A confusing OCR snippet describes a theft near 2.911 Sonn Vleres street in Whitehead, with mentions of Tedder alent and Glenny of Sayth Heights. Details are unclear and sources reference Dulles and Peller on lookout for suspects.

Tiorsh Alent Glenny Sayth Heights Trane Sonn Vleres Strett Comune Dmrgs Glee Dulles Mert Witzhonpe Peller

Filthy gutter fine case heads to district court

Frank Marsh fined for gutter obstruction on Avenue G near Houston Street. He appeals, claiming the gutter issue and ordinances are invalid, noting horses and vehicles deposit waste and that he cannot control others. Commissioner Court urges district court review to determine ordinance validity.

District Coure Frank Marsh Trmignil Dan Levis Avenue G Houston Aireet Marsh Hiey Sons Lewis Arr Marsh Toppeal Uurt

Suit over forcible entry against Easy Payment firm

Burnie, Moody, and Bennett sue S. E. Gillett Easy Payment Co in Kortgurth District Court. Petitions allege four agents forcibly entered June to seize household furniture worth about 100, and damaged items, causing injury and mental distress to Annie Bennett and others. Bennett seeks 500 dollars, Moody 1000 dollars.

Easy Payment Company Hae Uwe Suleound Prances Moody Ida Bennett Gamages S. E. Gillett Easy Payment Company Kortgurth Digirier Gillett Tita Bennett Fimiees Mondy

Motion Overruled in Case of C C Fuunin

Special Judge Shiddy Ja in the Seventh District overruled the defendant's motion for a new trial in the case against C C Fuunin charged with selling railroad tickets. The defendant excepted and gave notice of appeal. Brancis Ities and Frank Johnson were charged with burglary with intent to commit theft and pleaded not guilty, but were acquitted.

C. C. Fuunin C. C. Juunin Shiddy Ja Fyseventh District Court Brancis Ities Ank Johnson

Armoured Horse Thief Arrest in San Antonio Telegraphed

Sheriff Campbell arrived from Yoo kun with Charles Armour after a Saturday arrest by telegram from San Antonio. Armour is wanted on a horse theft charge. He previously worked for Ceregtine Yne ser and came to town with a hay load. He sold hay to City Brewery and rode off with a horse and saddle from Louis Vollmer's campyard.

Charlie Armour Jali Sheriff Campbell Yookun Charles Armour San Antonio Armour Iast Ceregtine Yneser Louis Vollmer Medina Perez

County Pay Rolls and Quarterly Robots Approved

County commissioners examined and approved the rolls of employes on the county servers yesterday. The report lists work completed and payments made, detailing personnel and amounts in the quarterly payroll review.

Bridge work and fines reported in Justice court notes

The record lists bridge projects at Gray town Converse station Tagua Redleta and Hildebrand roads with sums of 780 305.45 and 592.70. Frank Ashley at S287 approved for a bridge over Arroyo Padre on Mission road. Quarterly fines impoundments and fidgarents rendered to the Justice courts for the quarter ending July 31 approved. Total fees in Justice Jones court amounted to 326 480 collected by the constable. Justice Shook's court fees totaled 500 with 547 collected by the constable.

Graytown Converse Station Tagua Redletda Hildebrand Roads Greytown Hildebrand Jaiguon Frank Ashley Mission Road Justice Courts Justice Jones’ Court

Whiskey Quarrel Leads to Charges at Alamo Plaza Saloon

Max Wagner a white bartender and Prank Wall a colored porter appeared before Recorder Lewis to answer different charges after a quarrel over a bottle of whiskey. Wagner faced carrying a pistol and Wall was charged with striking Wagner. The testimony was inconclusive but the altercation began over the whiskey. Wagner’s case was continued and Wall was jailed by police.

Max Wagner

Murder gang lynching revealed in St Charles parish

A long garbled report details an organized murder conspiracy in St Charles parish with a lynching and suspected Italian involvement. It cites confessions and arrests, naming a Creole key suspect and several victims tied to a 1890s era crime spree.

Horses Get Oute De Elers Carriage Heroes Sat Out

A disturbed night led to horses escaping from a stable and wandering around Travis Park. Crecers, Gates, Van Riper and Mitchell helped corral the animals back to the pound after the carriage party left the stable. Neighbors reported seeing people around the stable on recent nights.

Local Council Meeting Proceeds With Referrals

A council held Friday night session to conduct routine business. No resolutions were reported as the committee deferred the agenda item and referred the matter to the next meeting for consideration.

Centre Point Fair Draws Four Day Valley Event

Centre Point hosts the fourth Guadalupe Valley fair in Centre Lohit from the 40th for four days. Two bands from San Antonio will supply music. The Arkansas Pass will run as a daily excursion from the city with many visitors showing intent to attend.

Guadalupe Valley Centre Lohit San Antonio Arkinsas

Grand Opera House Delivers Bowery Musical Satire

Theatregoers were delighted by a New York arrival presenting On the Bowery at the Grand Opera House. The delayed company provided a lively show that amused the audience with authentic Bowery scenes and vivid, smoke tinted visuals. It was a striking success in capturing city life on stage.

Hu: Jong New York City Euaete Bowery Alert City Ufe

A Pine Specimen Shows Cotton Crop Near Failure

A stalk of cotton plant was recropped yesterday by Mr Henry Boerner from Bir Hol Tewes in Lave ula containing 26 fine sun grown bolts. This example is one of thousands in Wilson County and indicates the cotton crop is nearly a failure.

Henry Boerner Bir Tewes Lave “Ula Veges Situs Wilson County

Quarantine Inspectors Resignations and New Appointments

Fred Bain and Henry Wesaly tender their resignations as county quarantine inspectors. D. J. Powell and FW. Street were elected and sworn in yesterday to fill the positions.

Fred Bain Henry Wesaly D. J. Powell FW. Street Uvorn

County considers storage battery for courthouse power

County commissioners discuss installing a storage battery at the courthouse to avoid running the engine at night for light and power. The court instructed Mr. Dulinski to prepare an estimate of the battery cost.

Dulinski

Old friend III Peter Leiselle ill at St. Joseph’s infirmary

A Houston Post item recalls Peter Leiselle once the best known Texas hotel steward and Bachelors club president. He is dangerously ill at St. Joseph’s infirmary, with many erstwhile friends hoping for his recovery.

Peter Leiselle Texas Bachelors Club St. Joseyl's Infirmary Houston Post

Family Informs Delayed Sailors Return From Europe

Me Henry Boerner received a cable from Europe via wife Johanna Steres ro p Son Trost reporting their steamer grounded delayed departure for America. They expected to start on the 38th, which was yesterday.

Henry Boerner Europe Johanna Steres Rod Son Trost America

A Pretty Wedding At Mr Hofheinz Home

The wedding of Mr Hofheinz and Miss Ida Grosenbacher was held last Monday at the bride’s home on Avenue D. Miss Alice Herff served as maid of honor with Mr Albert Grosenbacher as best man. Only immediate family attended the ceremony and the home was decorated with towers of ferns. After the celebration, guests adjourned to a nearby dining space, where a large table of delicacies awaited. The couple left for Galveston and other Texas cities and plan to return to their friends after the 20th inst.

Hofheinz Ida Grosenbacher Lomeon Avenue D Alice Herff Albert Grosenbacher Galveston

Attempted robbery halted before diverters escaped

Special wire from Seattle reports an attempted robbery of the North American Trading and Transportation Co before thieves could flee. The men disrupted the steamer arrival at St Michaels and were believed to have reached Seattle on the steamship North Coast. Police have not located them. informant R. S. Cantrell, formerly with the Northwest mounted police, provided details.

Sunay Light Seattle Wash Cleveland St Michaels North American Trading and ‘Transportation Company R. 8. Cantrell Northweat Mounted Police

WERRIFIC HURRICANE HITS JAPAN COAST

A fierce hurricane assailed the Japanese coast with ships imperiled. The Norwegian bark Allette from Vancouver to Xolobain was wrecked near Niskiska, with several sailors drowned but some cargo may be saved. At Yokohama heavy damage followed as the British ships Glenerich and Donsolate were driven ashore.

San Francisco Eschangi Allette Vancouver Xolobain Niskiska Yokohama Glenerich Gregan Donsolate Victoria

Society Notes and Personalities Count Georgetown Residents

Society notes list Georgetown residents and visitors including Miss Corrie Dever visiting Brenham and Ella Graves in San Antonio, Miss Pearl Dever in Temple, Rev D H EeSuoury taking the Coleman Baptist pastorate, Fraternal Brotherhood Circle formation, and remarks on student attendance boosting church services, choir additions, and Rev Putnam delivering engaging sermons for students.

Georgetyn W. . Robertson Pegues South Carolina Corrie Dever Ig Brenham Ella Graves Georgetown San Antonio Pearl Dever Georgetown Bere Tae Temple R. Fh. Brooks Calveston May Bette Nelsquay Hug Daleyco Sharks John D. Gamp J. Thomas Smith Schnll Putnam

Yellow Fever Reports in New Orleans and Dixie Areas

Sept 8 to Sept 18 reports detail rising yellow fever cases in New Orleans and nearby towns. Several deaths including a Black resident, with quarantine causing business collapse and calls for abstaining from public gatherings. Aid to distressed families urged as cases expand and fear grows.

New Orleans Willlin Board At Health Iis Igsied & Warting Aick Loyell Ocean Springs Miss Frontainbleau

Investigations Uncover Suspected Slave Era Abuses In Histon County

Reports from Histon County detail alleged slave era abuses by a sheriff deputy and others at a Dawes farm. Black workers claim brutal whipping and enforced labor, with several summoned to testify before a grand jury as a grand jury is urged to probe the accusations thoroughly.

Pace Bover Jean Page Grand Jury

Chinese Loan Ring Allegedly Predated Modern Banking

An Atlanta Chinese laundrymen loan association is accused of defrauding member Chau Yoqu of 406 dollars. Attorney W. T. Atoyers filed legal action as the delinquency prompts charges. Goldwood Moyers notes that the by laws reveal a pre Christ era scheme of money transfer, claiming ancient sophistication of Chinese financial practices.

Annuin Toda Association Adanta Chau Yoqu Assoet Aloo Chau W.T. Atoyers Goloud Moyers Clau Woon Chiu Eee Christ

Soldiers move to new military post near Sudgrass Hill

One hundred twelve United States regulars from two artillery batteries arrived at Jackson barracks in New Orleans and camped at Culcka mauge National Military park near Sudgrass Hill to avoid infection from scarlet fever. the move signals a possible Chicknamangh permanent government station.

Chattanooga Tenn United States Aellery Jackson Barracks New Orleans Culckamauge National Military Park Sudgrass Hill Chickna- Mangh Pack

Lost Saddle Stolen From Opera House Clerk’s Horse

Assistant Chief Len Mrachr of the Ure department reported last night a saddle was stolen from his horse tied behind the opera house during Bowery Company performance. Police searched for the thief and saddle with no success, though Mr Pred Stone nearby said a man chased away a cat with a saddle from his yard and vanished.

Len ‘Mrachr Ure Tad Bowery Company Police Elestine Pred Stone Apera Stone Trach

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