Wellington 8 for Roosevelt
Senator Wellington of Maryland declared support for Roosevelt for another term. The article notes his past disputes with his party over the Philippine question and his previously harsh criticisms of President McKinley.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1902
Page
1
Brakeman Narrowly Escapes Train Strike at Range
Brakeman Martin of the Sap Company B suffered injuries after an early morning mishap at Range. While waiting at the depot, he dozed on the ties and was struck by a train. He survived with injuries described as severe but non fatal and is under treatment at his uncle Captain John Trainer’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
B. Martin
John E.o
Agent Arrested in $28,000 Fordsville Theft Case
Louisville police say American Express Company funds were stolen in Fordsville. J C Schlitchbaum, agent there, and J W Beatner of Memphis were arrested and held for a hearing as part of the investigation to recover part of the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
American Express Company
Fordsville
J. C Schlitchbaum
J. W Beatner
Memphis
Aguinaldo to lecture in United States awaited by antiwar group
The War Department says a letter from anti-imperialists asks if Aguinaldo may lecture in the United States. No decision is made, but amnesty terms suggest freedom to travel. Aguinaldo, living in Cavite, is reportedly eager to visit, though some Filipinos oppose him. The move aims to influence voters before November elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
War Department
Scott for Congress in Texas Fifteenth District
The Texas Sun urges the Republican nominee for Congress from Corpus Christi and the Fifteenth District. It argues political principles matter, lauds Scott as honest and capable, and contends his election would benefit Texas and this region without sacrificing democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Texas
Scott
Congress
Texas Sun
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Betaveer
Aaron Hur
Fifteenth
First Republican ballot cast by Fairview voter
Mr J B Hardwicke writes from Fairview Aug 12 noting he will vote for Mr Scott as his first Republican ballot. He says four local Democrats will join him and asserts a man’s first interest is his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Scott
Hawley of Texas Likely for Panama Canal Commission
Washington August 16 reports doubt the President has fixed the Isthmian Canal Commission roster. The law requires a guaranteed title and treaty transfer of Panama property before appointment actions. Ex-Congressman Hawley of Texas is named as a probable commissioner member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley
Texas
Panama Canal Commission
Washington, D. C
Isthmian Canal Commission
le Shalt
Republic of Colombia
Isthanian Canal Commission
Panama
Factories Coming Could Include Auto and Hosiery Plants
Business Men's club board to discuss locating two factories in the city an auto venture by the Chicago Motor Vehicle Co to build nearby for markets in the southwest Mexico and South America and a Hosiery firm linked to Denver but based in San Antonio aiming at shared regional reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Club
Chicago Motor Vehicle Co
United States
Mexico
South America
New York Surgical Elastic Hosiery Company
Denver
San Antonio
Chicago Motor Vehicle Company
Memphis
Irrigation Day Planned At Fair October 24
President Hart and F. Collins of the Business Men's irrigation committee arrange with Varnes P. Brown of the San Antonio International Pair association to designate Friday October 24 as Irrigation Day at the fair. The secretary will coordinate with prominent irrigation figures for a large southern gathering, with exhibits and talks by notable irrigation advocates. Nye of Redo will attend with optimism for others like Colonel A. J. Picket to join. Fruit growers will also be invited to bring samples and give short talks on fruit raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
F. ¥. Collins
Business Men’s Club
Varnes P. Brown
San Antonio International Pair Association
South
Nye
Laredo
A. J. Picket
Floresville
Republican county committee selects delegates for Fort Worth
The Republican county executive committee met and set next Saturday as the primary convention day. Delegates will be chosen across the county to attend Fort Worth events and nominate a county ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Republican County
Fort Worth
Prospector Strikes Rich After Dynamite Blast
El Paso reports J Williams, a prospector, found a vein of gold ore near Lordsburg New Mexico when he threw a stick of dynamite into a skunk nest at his camp. The blast killed the skunks and uncovered the extraordinary gold strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
J. He Williams
Lordsburg
Homing Pigeons Released for Chicago Flight
John B. Vinek released ten homing pigeons from Lavacas and Matagorda streets for a trip to Chicago. The birds were sent by the Lakeview Flying Club of Chicago and are believed to embark on one of the longest U S journeys, over a thousand miles, targeting a Tuesday arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John B. Vinek
Warver
Lavacas
Matagorda
Lakeview Flying Club
United States
Puesday
Board Meeting Called by President Hart for Havertayt Matters
President J J Hart of the Business Men's club calls a board of directors meeting for Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock to discuss Havertayt matters. He leaves Saturday for a northwest family trip and will be absent about five weeks. Vice President Wool Stiles will direct affairs in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hart
Business Men’s Club
Pirat
Wool. Stiles Wall
Mexican Supper Hosted for City School Board Members
Mrs T F Cassiano gave a complimentary Mexican supper last evening to the city school board. Attending were My and Mrs C H Flovian, Ferdinand Herff, Dr and Mrs Lankford, F A Chapa, Miss Quizell, Prof and Mrs Wilson, Miss Underwood, Miss Nether Perez and J B Conningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. FF. Cassiano
Cassiano
C. H. Flovian
Ferdinand Herff
Lankford
F. Av Chapa
Miss Quizell
Wilson
State contracts awarded for fuel oil to Alamo City Oil Co
The state purchasing agent awarded a twelve month contract to Alamo City Oil Co of Beaumont to furnish fuel oil to state educational institutions starting September 1 at a rate of forty cents per barrel. Public notice lists price and suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Alamo City, Oil Company
Beaumont
Bank Cara
Olney Station
Hatchet Attack Shocks North Flores Crowd
At 4 pm yesterday Corrine O'Della, identified as a black resident, was struck on the forehead with a hatchet by Fritz Stratton during a crowd on North Flores near West Houston. Stratton was arrested by Officer Quintana for fighting after the altercation that began with a remark attributed to the Neato girl. the cause remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Flores Street
West
Houston
Corrine O'Della
Fritz Stratton
Quintana
Stratton
World Fair Live Stock Exhibit Ideas From Senator Harris
Senator W A Harriss of Kansas outlines plans for an international live stock show at St Louis to feature diverse herds from the United States, Canada, and Europe. He will seek exhibits from breeders in Britain France Russia and Belgium and aims to attract global attention and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harris
St. Louis
W. A. Harriss
Kansas
Europe
St. Louis Exposition
Canada
Qreland
Lsd
Liverpool
York
Aberdeen
Scotland
Wales
England
France
Switzerland
Holland
Freisien
Russia
Berlin
Orloft
Count Orloff
Catherine
Sandringham
Windsor
Tam
Mexico
Central American
Can the Senate Lower the Tariff Question
Washington dispatches indicate beet sugar senators will press to block a Cuba commercial treaty in the November extra session to ease the island’s distress. Senator Burrows led last winter’s defeat, now arguing a tariff altering treaty bypasses House participation and could upend the entire tariff system if the president and Senate act without a broader approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Washington
Cuba
Burrows
Senate
House
Sena
Congress
Soldiers Refuse to Enlist Report Signals Fewer Re-Enlistments
Washington Aug 16 The forthcoming Inspector General Breckenridge report notes a transition in the U S army with a notably younger officer and soldier corps over four years and a smaller rate of re-enlistment since the Spanish American War era The general questions why the trend persists and suggests foreign service or adventure may appeal less to modern troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Breckenridge
United States Army
Philippines
Demand for Houses Signals Profitable Season in San Antonio
The article notes a phenominal demand for residences in San Antonio, with very few first-class houses vacant. It recalls that demand began last September, earlier than the usual October to November surge, supporting Business Men's Club claims of a phenomenal season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Antonio
Business Men's Club
Mexican Counterfeiter Arrested After String of Passes
Deputy U S Marshal Fred Lancaster and Detectives Womack and Bethel captured a Mexican man on counterfeiting charges. He is about thirty, had passed counterfeit dollars to three parties and carried another wad. Investigators suspect he has accomplices and that large sums of bad money circulated recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fred Lancaster
Womack
Bethel
Anl
Hinyan
Nowu
Mortuary Notes and Fire Alarm Proposal in Baltimore
Obituaries report Lambert Kirchens aged 51 arriving in San Antonio from Germany with two daughters and a son, interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Guadalupe Trevino aged 30 dies on Rock Quarry road, Ramon Lopez 53 dies at county hospital, Fred Sincho, 1 year, and Jian Medvain 2 days old also noted. Baltimore Fire Chief George W Horton urges a noisy alarm box with a ringing gong to deter false alarms, preferring Old Tasstrongd box with sponge attachment over modern keyless boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert Kirchens
Raden Street
Germany
San Antonio
Pusch
Gertrude Kirchens
John, Kirchens
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Iandalupe Trevino
Rock Quarry
San Vernando
George W. Horton
Fire Department of
Baltimore
Cuban Press Denounces U S Interference Over Cuban Loan
Havana reports that Cuban papers express astonishment at U S comments on a Cuban loan. They insist the Platt Amendment will not be violated and say article 2 of the document has been kept in mind at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Light
New York
Tribune
Havana
United States
Depopulation of New Hartford Town Rocked by Mill Shutdown
Winsted Conn Aug 16 The depopulation of New Hartford surges after a cotton duck trust order shuts Greenwood mills for an extended period starting September 1. About 700 people have left in two weeks, with estimates that half the town’s 3 500 residents may depart by next month. Placards read Closing out Business and To Rent while houses go on sale. Greenwood's plant will move to Tallassee Alabama as the trust cites cheaper work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsted
Connn
New Hartford
Cotton Duck Trust
Greenwo
Dumilin
Omy
Greenwood
Tallassee
Alabama
New Dartford
Real estate man narrowly escapes injury in streetcar collision
Ming win Debrowolski, a real estate man, was struck by a River Avenue streetcar on Avenue C around 5:23 AM. The crash spooked his horse, injuring its hind feet and bruising the animal. Debrowolski remained in the buggy and guided the horse to Travis Street where a passerby stopped them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming
Dobbrowolski
Avenue C
Avenue
Debrowolski
Mii
Browolski
Lravis
Missing official from Mystic Circle duties causes concern
Business activity remains strong as Fraternal Mystic Circle reports continued growth with about forty five new members despite the absence of Supervisor RS Parvdne who has not returned from Wecoy for thirty days. Mr Ponloe notes productive period despite the section's disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superviory
Depete RS Parvdne
Wecoy
Mystic Circle
Ponloe
Abois
Waeg
Will Taylor Faces Trial for Mose Neal Murder
Will Taylor a colored man will stand for examination before Justice Unmascheid tomorrow afternoon on a charge of murder Mose Neal Taylor surrendered to Sheriff Tony Kraus at the county jail after authorities learned of his presence in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Taylor
Weather Drags on Shivering Missouri Town
Rain and flood dinged roads as men wade to keep shoes dry and horses stable. Cattle and livestock face soggy pastures while a spark from a nearby railroad pond ignites a wagonload of bullfrogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Gasconada
Piper
WANTS MORE LANDY AT TOURNEY
Fragmentary text describes a tournament with references to Landy and participants Cameron County. Details are unclear but indicate match action and local involvement.
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National Society of the Army of the Philippines
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