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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1900
Page
1
W. W. Walling and J. R. Norton announce WALLING & NORTON lawyers practicing in all state and federal courts. Office in Boero building opposite courthouse, San Antonio, Texas. Also promote telephone service as essential and urge ordering from the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Co.
Skidmore Texas residents report excessive rain rotting tower bolls and cotton weevil threats cutting projected yields. An Aug 19 electrical storm damaged a telegraph post and rattled homes. Camp meeting conducted by Willisins and Quraig, with church construction progress nearby. Local social notes include visitors from Castroville and Weimar, new council prospects from Kentucky Knights of Kadosh organizer, and hotel ownership changes. Cotton picking commands 40 to 50 cents per hundred pounds. 260 bales processed by local gin. Health issues include typhoid confinement and illnesses among residents and visiting dignitaries.
Special to the Sunday Light from Minon Indiana reports window glass flatteners refused to sign the wage scale offered by the window glass trust and declared a strike. Glass factories had planned to start September 1 with other branches already agreeing. Union president Burns says flatteners will fill striker roles, risking disruption of the union and broader turmoil in the gas belt.
The Gazette and the Herald of St Joseph were sold to a Memphis group led by W G Holmes. The purchase price is undisclosed but rumored at 20000. The Gazette previously Democratic and the Herald Republican, now consolidated with neutral politics.
A Washington dispatch reports a grave turn in the Chinese situation as General Chaffee suggests withdrawing U S troops from Pekin after the rescue of Minister Conger and the American legation. Officials note possible withdrawals depend on Germany's negotiations, Russia's war posture, and protection of American lives and property pending damages settlement.
The United States Geological Survey released a report on manganese ore production for 1899. Total output was 9,935 long tons with rising imports, nine states contributing and Arkansas showing a decline while Missouri joined as a producer. The average ore value rose to 8.28 dollars per ton, totaling about 82,000 dollars.
New York news reports J J Corbett replying to Fitzsimmons in a bold challenge. He claims confidence to defeat Fitzsimmons and McCoy, wagers $10, and says a bout could occur at Fitzsimmons convenience. Corbett insists he can whip Fitzsimmons and would prove it in any time.
At Illinois College of Photography in Effingham on August 25 the student body protested a rule requiring male students to wear coats during working hours. A faculty meeting passed a measure allowing waists and light attire to ease the heat as students cheered the compromise.
Pearsall Texas August 25 Rev J EUS returned from Millext last week after a visit. J A Carter and Miss Sue DeVilibiss wed at bride’s mother home with Rev J S Gillett officiating. Over 200 bales of cotton ginned at Pearsall gin. Ice cream supper at court house for Mrs Harris. Nath Arnold and family visited. Miss Poléma Harris back from San Antonio. Miss Bessie Pranglin set to visit friends at Utopia. V A Seavill moved cattle to Loma Vista for Gates. Dr J E Harrison of San Antonio Female College to preach tomorrow. Joe Foster and Henry Ward headed to Franklin with horses to sell.
Western Ralls County residents discuss the disappearance of Judge Jola D. Fields a county board member from the western district. He left Saline Township near Monroe City after July 16 with plans to go to Texas and has not been heard from since. An investigation finds his county affairs in order though a missing watch linked to New London is noted.
A new through train from Dallas at 7 30 a m will reach Shreveport by 8 00 p m the same day and continue via Vicksburg Meridian to reach Meridian at 1 95 p m. The eastbound train departs New Orleans at 7 30 p m. The Mississippi Kansas and Texas line partners with the Queen and Crescent to shorten Dallas New York travel by at least twelve hours and divert eastern through traffic from the Memphis route. New dining cars are being built for this service and other equipment added.
Washington dispatch says Major General Chaffee urged withdrawing U S troops from China once Americans in Pekin are safe. The cabinet discussed his dispatch and growing power tensions, but officials say no immediate pullout unless conditions change. Some believe military factors drove the recommendation, not politics.
The New York Herald reports from Pekin that the situation remains unchanged with no communication from the Chinese government. Allied commanders await clear guidance from home, while American forces’ tube movements depend on constructive orders and a possible occupation plan.
New York August 25 The Journal s London cable says the French government is preparing for war and the Pall Mall Gazette editorializes. A widespread fear grips England with reports of naval and submarine preparations near Calais Brest and channel ports. The English navy lacks such boats while France is believed to possess several advanced submarine craft.
Gossip of the game reports the Bowler’s League meeting today to set the schedule for the fifth annual San Antonio Bowling League tournament. Teams like the Rim mos Breethovens B M s Huisaches and Buyseeds practice on city alleys as Casinos Tarters and Missions sit out this year. Strong entries promise a close race with prize silver cup for best winning percentage, while a silver trophy is preferred over a banner.
Arthur Dimaine leads Hussacks while Frank Gloeckner heads May seeds and Fred Muehlinger captains Beethovens. Dick Roebitsch runs Alamos, Walter Rummel captains new B M C s. Three clubs home at Sommers alleys Hussaches Alamos Hayseeds. B M C s host Mission alleys. Beethovens on their alley. Ed Witte will sing and bowl with Beethovens. Alamos sign Maes Holt dealer. Sommers and Ankerson named good officers. Paul Mierscheint leads B M C s at tax and bowling. Others named Koerner Gutzell Storn McAllister Briam Rheiner Bitter.
A strong ag aggregation of bowlers is noted as the Harmonys will be missed this year. Simon Veith is urged to join a team. Sommers' Garden will host most bowlers this season, and all leagues will be held there. A league meeting is set this morning to arrange the schedule. The season opens September 1.
Houston August 25 eight thousand acres in Brazoria county near Brazoria will be turned into a state owned plantation worked by convicts. the land formerly known as the sugar bowl will be restored to cane cultivation with initial plantings of cotton and corn, aiming at 200000 tons of raw cane and about 55000000 pounds of sugar annually, plus nearby mill benefits, reviving the cane era of texas.
St Louis reporter Hl. eC. Carruthers a leading Midwest drum merchant says traveling men favor McKinley and Roosevelt, not Bryan, citing overheard club antics at Sedalia and Kansas City. He notes widespread deception to boost Bryan attendance and claims eight of ten drummers back McKinley. He carries a badge reading 16 to 1 is dead.
Jerry Cook a black man from Clio Livingston parish gave himself up in New Orleans claiming he killed a man named Youngblood twenty years ago. He travelled back to stand trial fearing his conscience would otherwise torment him. The police booked him as a fugitive and await a transmission from Livingston parish authorities.
Atlanta reports from South Georgia farmers describe severe labor shortages as negro workers leave farms for railroads lumber camps and turpentine outfits for higher wages. Rust has damaged fields. cotton is opening rapidly and yields may fall. Wages offered range from 40 to 50 cents per hundred pounds, while the average picker can harvest 200 to 300 pounds daily.
There was no confirmation in New York that Russia plans a 150 million dollar loan in the United States. Officials at the New York Security and Trust Co said no word had been heard. London reported M. le Witte may arrange with insurance syndicates here. Existing Russian securities held by New York Life and Equitable Life remain unchanged. A bank president with Russian ties suggested Russia might secure cheaper terms in France.
Washington reports that France intends to award the Legion of Honor to Peck the commissioner general to the Paris exposition and Woodward assistant commissioner general. U.S. officials say Congress consent is required before any American official can accept such honors. Possible options include delaying the presentation until Congress acts or awaiting retirement to accept.
Captain John P. Campbell of Bexar County, a popular sheriff, has returned from a trip to California. He reports being greatly benefited by the journey and is receiving congratulations from many friends on his appearance and new vigor.
In Vicksburg on August 25 Van Horn, a Memphis arrival hired as a street railway spotter, faced a dozen conductors and motormen. He was dispatched back to Memphis after a tense waiting room scene. Report says Van Horn falsified reports and Pat Shanley, linked to Van Horn’s saloons, is missing from the city.
Washington August 25 Secretary of the Interior approved salaries for Indian schools. Jones Male academy in Choctaw nation receives 5715 dollars Tuslkoma Female academy 551 Armstrong orphan academy 4685 Wheelock Female orphan academy 4125. Appointments to be submitted by territorial superintendents for final department approval soon.
Washington August 25 a Comptroller of the treasury decision holds the Hawaiian islands form an integral part of the United States. The ruling affects government departments and so far applies to navy officers not to receive pay and allowances of officers serving beyond the seas under the navy personnel list.
Captain William E. English of Indianapolis publicly renounces his Democratic allegiance and declares support for McKinley. A former congressman and longtime party activist, he was a prominent Democrat and a gold Democrat in 1896.
Aberdeen Miss August 25 reports drought and northeast winds have damaged the cotton crop across the area, causing shedding of forms and leaves. The corn crop is reported as safe and a good yield is expected.
A Seventh Ward Improvement Club committee urged Mayor Hicks to press Sunset Railroad to lower its South Watont Street grade. Ben Wofford, chair, said the mayor would bring the issue to railroad officials as petitioners push for council action.
The San Antonio board of school trustees met at 11 o'clock in the city hall office of See J. J. Fowith. Minutes for the previous meeting, prepared by new secretary J. E. Cunningham, were read and approved. Bills approved include Collins & Ribber 154 dollars, Conrad Flaig 1200 for West End school work, John Hoff 101.25 for High School yard building, and Ed Steves & Sons 32383 for lumber.
Salvation Army leader Colonel Sowton, in charge of Swedish and German work, travels from New York to California and will stop in San Antonio to conduct a meeting tomorrow night. Gabriel Lewton, a longtime Army officer, is highlighted as an enthusiastic worker aiding the cause.
Real estate transfers show A C Jones and wife Wm My Holgar acquiring lots 1 to 4 block 3 in Thares First addition for 2009. Alice M Kirkpatrick and John E H to John R Blocker for lot 5 block 8 Lazarel Heights at 300. Join Hotham and Charles sent to BE Wolff to one acre on the Alameda Mond for 25. Sarah Smith to Bexwr county 9 of sad 20 feet by 937 warns of one Snider survey 266 for opinoing Hermano road at 24.57.
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In a discouraging bulletin, planters report severe bowworm damage across cotton fields in the valley. Large acreage in the Tavannah area shows crops degraded, with widespread losses noted in several sections and ongoing assessments underway.
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