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Newspaper

San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1901

Page

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Pupils Recital Program at Turner Hall Tonight

The free public recital by Prof. A. G. de Wuest pupils is set for tomorrow at 7 p m in Turner hall. The program lists selections by Viereck Lange and others including Misses Rives Weisbacher Moran and Gillett, Master Laird Koepp and Misses Miller Bowman Mullen and Gillett among performers. James Campbell Iowa state inspector visits Ottumwa for a brief stay.

A. G. de Wuest Turner Hall Helen Ruelf Spindler Jota Alfreda Moeller A. G. Wuest Linda Koepp Josie Moran Willie Laird Avita Ethel Gillett aRee Ritas Seawind Eliza Miller Walter Geyer Ethel Stone Ethel Cornelia Gillett Mbert Koepp Mary Bowman Lacie Mullen Bowman- C Lark Zampa Fantasie Ces Norma Leybach Cuba Libre Iree Niem Wurst Ae Vergara

Congress Convenes for a Packed Fifty Seventh Session

Washington announces a busy Fifty seventh Congress opening tomorrow with focus on trusts, tariffs, river and harbor improvements, pensions, currency reform, irrigation and insular affairs. Key topics include canal and Pacific cable, ship subsidies, Danish West Indies purchase, reciprocity and gold standard law updates.

Washington D. C Congress Tomorro McKinley House Senate Roosevelt Panama Nicaragua Hawaii Philippines Frye Maine Hanna Ohio Danish West Indies Puerto Rico Verstreet Indiana

Roosevelt faces tax debate as Overstreet bill aims parity

The article outlines differing views on war revenue tax cuts within the House Ways and Means Committee. Payne advocates material reductions while Hopkins and Tawney push preserving revenues. Roosevelt’s course awaits his Monday message, with expectations he follows McKinley policy but maybe with more aggressive moves. Democrats nominate James D. Richardson for speaker as caucus ends without action.

House Ways and Means Payne Representative Hopkins Illinois Representative Tawney Minnesota Roosevelt Congress McKinley House of Representatives James D. Richardson Tennesse Hay Virginia

Cuba's Chances Poor on Sugar Tariff Reduction

The Evening Post reports Cuban delegates in Washington face likely disappointment as executive recommendations favor policy opposed to sugar tariff cuts. It notes Congressmen Grosvenor and Payne, influential Ways and Means members, oppose any reduction and warn of cross purposes within a party government.

Sunday Light New York Washington Levening Post Grosvernor Ohio Payne Congress Committee On Ways and Means

Navy furloughs due to ordnance funds shortage

In Washington on November 30 the Navy reports excess target practice and armor plate deliveries have exhausted the ordnance appropriation. All naval gun foundry workers will be furloughed two days out of six until conditions normalize, with 76 percent of funds already used. Target practice is halted. Higginson's North Atlantic squadron caused much of the deficiency. An inspector of target practice is appointed and a deficiency appropriation may be requested from Congress.

Washington, D. C Naval North Atlantic Higginson Navy Department Congress

Breweries Settle Texas Anti-Trust Case

Wa Lemp’s Brewing of St Louis and Pabst Brewing of Milwaukee confessed judgment in Texas District Court for anti trust violations and paid 15000 each totaling 30000. They forfeited permits to operate in Texas and may seek immediate reorganization and new state permits.

Austin Texas Wa. J. Lemp’s Brewing Company St. Louis Pabst Brewing Company Milwaukee District Court

Wheat Growers Act proposes end of middlemen in grain trade

J H W Johns a German miller now in Solomon Kansas visits Topeka to urge wheat farmers to back a plan to wipe out grain commission merchants. The move, started by the Farmers Cooperative Association of Solomon, could revolutionize grain handling by driving commission men out of business if adopted across the western farms.

Topeka Kans J. H W. Johns Solomon, Kansas Great Kansas Wheat Belt West Farmers Co-operative Association Solomon

Charter Filed for American Tethyal Company in Austin

The charter of the American Tethyal company of Austin was filed in the secretary of state's office. Capital stock $7,000. Incorporators named Theo. Low, Jasper Woodridge, and McLaughlin. Purpose listed as manufacture and procurement of sulfide lethyol.

Austin Lexas American Tethyal Company Secretary of State’s Department Capital Theo. Low Jasper Woodridge McLaughlin

Southwestern Insane Asylum 1901 report notes needs

The 1901 annual report from the Southwestern Insane Asylum at San Antonio shows 761 patients on August 31, with 383 males and 378 females. It records 148 new admissions, 74 discharges or deaths, and outlines needs including a new men's hospital, larger kitchen, detached lavatories, a building for outside patients, and a chapel and amusement pavilion.

Austin Texas Board of Managers Southwestern Insane Asylum San Antonio Secretary of State’s Department M. L. Graves Waller County Capitol Bartlett Crawford State Volunteer Guard Wm. Warren John A. Hammond German Watson Excelsior Guards Colored Infantry San Antonio Brewing Association

Jacksonian club decides against inviting David B Hill

Omaha's Jacksonian club meeting locks in invitation policy for its January banquet. After wrangling two committee members favored inviting David B Hill of New York, but the majority overruled. The club includes prominent Omaha Democrats and Western leaders, with W. J. Bryan’s influence acknowledged in the decision.

Omaha Jacksonian Club Democratic Club Jnanary David B. Hill New York Hill West W. J. Bryan

Chinese exclusion law and anarchy restriction bills debated in Congress

In Washington on November 30 officials report two forthcoming measures likely to spark debate in the current session. The Chinese exclusion law, set to lapse by May, draws Pacific coast support but faces opposition from the east and middle west where manufacturers seek better China trade. The second bill targets restrictions on anarchy.

Washington, D. C Congress Pacific Coast East Middle West China Tle

Vatican denies alleged anti Jewish and anarchist address

A Vatican secretary of state letter rejects a report that Lee Mail urged propaganda against Jews and anarchists in a speech to South American bishops. The document denies both the alleged identification of Jews and anarchists and the discourse itself.

Pope New York McKinley Lee South America International Catholic Truth Society Vatican

Reluctance Over Bucket Shops Among New York Brokers

Members of the New York Cotton Exchange hesitate to discuss bucket shop issues though brokers admit rapid growth in the south harms business. They fear remarks could offend peers or hinder officers seeking means to curb the bucket shop evil.

Miss Ethel Clough Sues Insane Asylum Officials for 25000

In Austin on November 30 a prominent city couple's daughter Miss Ethel Clough was run over and seriously hurt by a male team under a lunatic at the State Insane asylum. She files suit against the superintendent and his bond sureties and the board of managers for 25000 dollars in damages.

Austin Texas Ethel Clough State Insane’asylum

Progressive Era Suspends Publication in Jackson

Jackson Mississippi newspaper The Progressive Era, a Republican organ started three months ago to build up the White Republican party in the state, has suspended publication.

Sunday Light Jackson Miss Progressive Era White Republicen

San Antonio Offers Land and Money to Locate Industrial School

The Industrial School canvassing committee reports San Antonio offers 30 acres of land in West End or 30 acres on Laurel Heights plus a cash bonus of 9532.00 to host the state school for girls, with Eleanor A. Stribling and Jay E. Adams contributing land and the Women’s club aiding the drive.

San Antonio State Industrial School Hart Business Men's Club O. H. Colquitt Terrel Texas West End Eleanor A. Stribling Laurel Heights Stribling Jay E. Adams

Hanna Denies Discord With President On Return to Washington

Mereland Ohio November 30 Senator Hanna who left for Washington denied White House reports that he is persona non grata. He said he will cut off communications with correspondents and that claims of discord with the President are untrue.

Hanna Mereland Ohio Washington White House

Royal Scandal Aims Queen Wilhelmina Divorce Over Cruelty

New York reports from Amsterdam say Queen Wilhelmina may seek a divorce from the Prince Consort amid cruelty and improper behavior. A royal adjutant, Major Vantes, intervened once when the consort struck the Queen, provoking a deadly duel in which Vantes was wounded and near death.

New York Amsterdam Silys Wilhelmina Hagué Major Vantes Vantes Vantets

Underground Fire Alarm Wires Completed in City Center

The city finished removing all above ground fire alarm wires yesterday, burying them in the downtown district from East Street and Nueva to Houston and Alamo Plaza, with a block on Avenue D to Travis Street. Suburban lines remain in place. Frank Brown of Southwestern Telephone aided the project along with Fire Alarm Superintendent McManus. the company provided underground conduits at no cost.

East Street Nueva Houston Street Alamo Plaza Avenue D Travis Street Travis and Houston Streets Houston Alamo Street Golind Street

Coyotes Threaten Livestock In Webb County Hunt

Captain John Wilkens and companions returned from Webb County after a two week overland trip twenty eight miles below Farwell. They report many rabid coyotes endangering cattle and sheep. Wilkens killed a deer and a coyote during the outing.

John Wilkens L. Goodrich Ed Wilkens L. Goodrich, Jr Webb County Wilkens

Indicted for Assault Isidro Gonzales Sentenced Two Years

A grand jury reported four indictments including two against Henry Thomas for assault on Mrs. Burt Ashford and Belle Grady, and charges against Margarita Catancea for theft from Josefa Gomez and Arthur Meyer for burglarizing Charles Klaus’s store. Isidro Gonzales received a two year sentence for assault to murder Jesus Flores at a dance last summer.

Thirty-seventh District Court Henry Thomas Burt Ashford Belle Grady Margarita R. Catancea Josefa Gomez Arthur Meyer Charles Klaus Isidro Gonzales Jesus Flores Mary Richter Richard H. Hays Jesus de la Rosas Bartolo Gonzales el Paso San Fernando

Colored School Dedication At Brackenridge Tomorrow

The Brackenridge colored school will be dedicated tomorrow at 2 30 PM with a program. Doxology by assembly Ellocation Rev D J Hall anthem by Santa Clara school pupils. Addresses by Louis Oge Marshall Hicks G J Starnes A W Smith C P Westbrooks T M Colston Ferguson. Music by Riverside St Phillip Industrial and Public School pupils grand chorus. Presentation of resolutions by Jesse Bumbrey. Benefaction by Rev Robt Gordon. Arrangement committee listed.

Brackenridge Colored School D. J. Hall Santa Clara Louis Oge Marshall Hicks San Pedro G. J. Starnes A. W. Smith Riverside J. 8. Cameron C. P. Westbrooks St. Phillip’ Industrial School H. Ferguson Brackenridge School Jesse Bumbrey Amerza Robt. Gordon T. J. Dilwood H. O'Neal, Jr J. M. Shelburn J. R. Morris J. YT. Walton S. F. Sutton J. D. Lowery

Man Severely Injured After Fall on Tenth Street

George Schmitt, 69, a retired soldier, suffered a deep forehead cut and unconsciousness after a fall on Tenth Street near Loomer’s Garden while crossing Avenue D. Passersby rushed to help and he was taken to Santa Rosa hospital where he regained consciousness. injuries unspecified.

Tenth Street George Schmitt Loomer’s Garden Avnue D Ant Gus Altmann Santa Rose Hospital

County Jail Record in November Report

In November thirty prisoners were placed in the Bexar county jail. There are at present 40 state and county prisoners and 8 Federalers in jail. During that time the jail was relieved of fifty nine, some sent to the penitentiary, others released on bond or after serving terms.

Bexar Bonday

Detectives nab Mexican suspect in jewelry theft case

Detectives Womack and McCloskey arrested a Mexican resident on San Luis street at about 7 PM on a theft warrant. They recovered jewelry valued at about four hundred dollars, including watches and diamond-set pieces, believed to be stolen from multiple homes and the Boston shoe store.

San Luis Street Womack and McCloskey Béck Tie Boston South Flores and Doloroso Streets

Penal Colony Proposal for Anarchists Aims at Philippines

Senator West proposes a Senate inquiry into barriers for new law targeting anarchists. He suggests following Britain and establishing a penal colony in the Philippines to deport them, viewing it as more effective than immigration controls. He acknowledges constitutional hurdles but believes public sentiment may overcome them.

Washington United States Senate House West Missouri Senate Judiciary Committee England Philippine Islands

Australian lecturer to present vivid voyage at Grand

W Hinton White, native of Australia, will be introduced by the San Antonio Lyceum for an illustrated lecture titled Australia As It Was And Is. The program promises a delightful trip to the Antipodes at low cost, with a comprehensive tour of the southern seas region.

W. Hinton White Australia San Antonio White

Elks Memorial Services Held by San Antonio Lodge 216

San Antonio Lodge 216 of the Elks will hold annual memorial services this afternoon at 3 o clock in Beethoven hall. The program published in the Light Friday will be rendered in memory of S M Bilis Richard Wooley Jr Dr T M Fetter man J Bo Andrews Carl W A Gos ling James T Burnett Louis A Pran kel and Roe Kikel. The memorial committee includes Hou FP A Pie per Geo T Gosling Henry Marachéau Dr Wm Robbie and Wm H Watlington.

Elks’ Memorial San Antonio Lodge P.O. F Beethoven Hall S. M. Bilis Richard Wooley, Jr T. M. Fetterman J. Bo Andrews Carl W. A. Gosling James T. Burnett Louis A. Prankel Roe Kikel Hou, FP A. Pieper Geo, T. Gosling Henry Marachéau Wm. Robbie Wm. H. Watlington

Tap at Home Toeppërwein Returns to City with Winchester

Adolph Toeppérwein, famed rifle shot from Bulfaldé, arrived in the city yesterday for a visit to his old home. He has accepted a permanent role with Winchester Arms and goes on leave until next be wary. He notes the Buffalo exposition buildings are being torn down and the site resembles an eyelone that has burned.

Adolph ‘Toeppérwein Bulfaldé Winchester Arms Company Buffalo Exposition

College entertainment at Alana City Female College

Best program of the season features Rev Rabbi Marks address and readings from Eugene Field by eight young ladies. Includes songs and specialties by Prof Schubtze and a def lection by Schuetze orchestra. Com mens at 8 o'clock sharp. No admission charged.

Rabbi Marks Eugene Field 5. A Schubtze Schuetze Alana City le Sue

Meyer Millington Nuptials in Texas City

Mr Jacob Meyer of Houston and Mrs Muaiie Millington of this city united in marriage last evening at 8 30. The groom is a Houston businessman and the bride a known local resident, daughter of Mr and Mrs of Bt Marys street.

Meyerr-Millington Jacob Meyer Muaiiie Millington Texas Meyer Houston Bt. Mary's Street

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