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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1899
Page
6
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Special dispatch describes the Rand outflow as South African leaders depart Johannesburg amid closures and office downsizing. Clerks lose three months of work as ships depart for Britain. women and children flee crowded trains facing provisioning difficulties and foreigners suffer distress despite relief efforts by English capitalists.
Capetown reports Sir Fr. Forestier Walker assumes command of British forces with an enthusiastic welcome and strong public support. Colonel Knox-ing arrives to lead Kimberley district forces. Durban reports refugees arriving daily, aided by large cartridge shipments from Pietermaritzburg and Jindysmith.
Special report from Belgrade describes Kuezeyleh confessing an order from Prefect Anglejeliteh to kill King Mian. Anglejeliteh denied the accusation and hanged himself to avoid arrest. Knezvick faces trial for betraying conspirators in the same plot.
London reports Lipton to be rewarded for his Shamrock effort with a seat in Parliament and a possible peerage if he wins the cup back to England. The move underscores national support for Lipton's enterprise and the Shamrock voyage.
Special to the Sunday Light from Dublin reports Sir Thomas Lipton cabled Standard Insurance Company to mortgage the Aluck Ross estates in the Lakes of Kinrasay and offers a quarter of a million dollars for the estate. If rejected he will present the sum in trust to the Irish people.
A Manila bulletin reports the Iowa volunteer regiment, now at 760 soldiers with 49 officers, sailed for San Francisco after serving fifteen fire engagements. Casualties include one dead, 36 wounded and two officers. one captured, five died, and 71 volunteered or discharged. They never landed at Manila, facing rumors of rebel arms and Japanese filibusters.
Special to the Sunday night edition reports passengers reaching Hokey this evening from the eastern part of the state describe a growing trouble in Winston County. A new, prevailing unrest is cited as a factor affecting travel as of late September in Mars. The article notes widespread confusion and requests for more information from local authorities.
Washington talks with ex representative Aldrich and ex mayor J A Van Honse of Birmingham chase federal water transportation legislation. They urge next Congress to authorize further opening of Warrior and Valley rivers to connect Birmingham to the Gulf, claiming engineers back the plan to enhance a southern waterway.
Paris reports a new military scandal with Officer Fonneller charged with theft and a quartermaster sergeant Monier accused of murder. Mathias, a wealthy merchant of Ebie city, was pressured with a 50 000 cranes ransom. a stranger was sent to intimidate him, prompting Mathias to hire protection. Monier fled, believed to have fled to the Pyrenees.
A Sept 23 dispatch from Austin reports Mexican governors’ letters praising the Sant Antonio fair and urging a great exposition. They discuss navigation projects linking rivers to the Gulf, estimating a $6,000,000 cost and the need for Congress support. Alabama Republicans in Mortingham announce Wm Wighan for state party chair amid factional battles. A rival slate and other candidates threaten a hot race. A Manila to Hong Kong wire notes pro American Filipinos discouraged by General Otis, his procrastination, and conflicts with Spanish officials and church figures.
Special to the Sunday from Light Vienna reports the death of Marie Pros, a wealthy widow found slain in her rooms. The story states she was shot in the head and died instantly, with evidence pointing to her brother Herr Schiesfl as the killer after a failed financial plea. His body was later found in a tunnel as the Oriental Express passed, with a revolver in his hand.
The actua alty reports twelve new torpedo boat destroyers ordered by nation. Plans divide orders among Lesiie & Co Newcastle upon Tyne two ships Laird Brothers Birkenhead three ships Poalher's Tar row Tyne one ship Doxford & Son Sunderland one ship Pairfield Ship Raiding Co one ship Vickers Sons Maxim Barrow in Furness. Contract price 1,986,478 dollars. Delivery by March 1 with details kept secret.
Sperlel reports in the Sunday Light Cunentras that Dreyfus saw his children for the first time in five years. They arrived from Parle with their mother Magame Dreyfus, and the meeting was very affecting. It is believed Dreyfus will stay here two months longer.
Special to the Sunday Lieht from Paris reports Gaston Mery of Libre Purgle and Prince de Moskava on the field of honor. Mery was struck in the neck by a bullet but his wound is not serious after a dispute over his late father. The two men parted on friendly terms after explanations. In Texas Hansen Sept 23 Israel Branch, a negro, returned home after five years and died at his mother's house. He collapsed in a semi-conscious state and died. signs of poison observed in his bloodline and officials investigate the case.
General Roget's evidence in the Dresfus case provokes Col Sehnei der to seek an apology by duel. Roget's reply is reported satisfactory, easing the irate colonel's tempers and averting the threat of a duel in the Austrian capital.
Washington reports show the Dewey National Home fund nearing 327000 as committees push for more subscriptions in the closing days. Despite Newry hosting the home and many Dewey friends, the city contributed less proportionately than others, though residents in the area promise to support the cause as the deadline approaches.
A feud between Walter Burns and a man named Linville in Cuero Victoria Lex. this afternoon ended with Burns being shot by Linville. Burns' condition not described as dangerous.
Sept. 28 St Petersburg reports the provincial administration orders the closing of thirty Jewish synagogues and schools in Burdwehef, the center of the Jewish population in the southwest provinces. Several Jewish candidates were refused admission to Warsaw Polytechnic amid alleged prejudice and sedition claims.
About 1000 members of the American Institute of Mining Engineers gather in San Tyavelaco for the annual meeting opening Monday. Delegates will mingle informally at the Palace hotel, receive a local reception, and the convention runs several days with a California tour planned afterward.
The Tribune reports London showing no retreat to provocation as negotiations with the Transvaal stall and a fresh start planned after ministers review the whole situation. Military buildup rises by ten to twenty thousand. officials inform the Transvaal of reconsidering Magidub's relations. no hostilities imminent but terms unseen. war not desired yet diplomacy uncertain. Parliament may meet in October to bridge budget gaps, while experts warn Kru Ber may strike Natal before British garrison reinforcement.
New Orleans reports fourteen deaths from yellow fever with four additional fatalities. Quarantine measures remain strict with no relief expected until late November, as two epidemics strain the city and authorities foresee ongoing health aging and stress.
Austin reports budget notes and Governor Sayers receives several Mexico dignitary letters about the San Antonio fair. President Diaz may attend. Governor Obregon Guzines extends a cordial invitation to visit Guanajuato but cites official duties.
The Bell Water company filed an answer in district court denying all city charges of contract breach and seeking a receiver for the company. The city is contesting noncompliance, and observers expect a tough fight. Noted figures Tooker T. Washington and Bishop Grant are slated to lecture in October.
The Sam Johnson trial in Thirty-seventh District Court will likely occupy next week with the jury of J Daniels, T Oppenheimer, Richard Tlellig, Charles Dunbar, J M meta mick, Fred Balamil Allerkamp, T Freasd Tnnelson, Milton Mooney, Joe Stornavietz, Inelen Tacoste, and Ghas Tobin remaining sequestered. State testimony had not completed by yesterday afternoon, and the trial is expected to run most of the week.
The Paris pact allows Alfred Dreyfus to reside outside France while retaining rank or entering a reserve role. Return would come with residence in the south near Magland across the channel at Loulogna sur mer, with permission granted for his comeback. The arrangement hinges on continued military service if needed.
The National Irrigation Congress opens its eighth session in Missouri with delegations from nearly a score of states and territories including Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, California, Montana, Texas, New Mexico, Utah and Nebraska. The secretary's toll shows strong representation as welcome responses are planned and committees on credentials, permanent organization and business order are to be formed.
Worcester New England festival opens with famed artists including Marcella Sembrich Alisa Hrangeline Florence Satherina Broadgond Grace Preston and Evan Williams. Five concerts by a 400 voice chorus and the Boston Symphony Orchestra of fifty pieces feature during this year’s program.
Washington September 23 Special to the Sunday Eight heavy interest centers on the official trial of the new battleship Kearsarge off the New England coast beginning next Monday. The vessel features superposed turrets fore and aft with four 18 inch guns and four 5 inch guns, designed to endure heavy seas. results will be awaited with keen interest, the Kentucky sister ship also undergoing experimentation.
Special to the Sunday Light from Springfield describes good weather for the Illinois state fair opening next Monday. Exhibits are numerous and high grade, with attractions including a parade Tuesday evening, a moral parade Wednesday, Governor's Day Thursday, and Spring Meld Day Friday when about 190000 visitors are expected at the gates.
Special to the Austin Light from Austin Zexak dated Sept 23 reports Sam Walt rous, one of the black defendants convicted of murdering Bagbuor and wife, sentenced by Judge Morria thlemiorn to be hanged October 27. Idaen, the other defendant, will appear despite a pending confession and allegations of irregular grand jury organization by the defense.
James Murphy, a prominent architect in San Antonio, was found fatally wounded inside the Insurance Building. He had earlier shot himself in the head, leaving a wife and two sons, with doctors unable to save him. The inquest was held by Coroner Joseph I. Syeen. Murphy had designed notable buildings including the Home of the Good Shepherd and the High School on Main Avenue. He was active in local lodges and had patented several inventions.
St John s Episcopal church at North Cherry and Burnett hosts Sunday school at 10:30 a m and morning service at 11 o clock with an evening service at 8 15 p m St John s Evangelical Lutheran at Nueva Street and South Presa corner lists Sunday school at 9 a m German service at 10 a m from October services with worship again in English at 7 0 p m each Sunday
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