Poll tax plan gains support as election law debated
Senator Davidson from Cuero says extended legislation is needed to enforce a poll tax amendment. A challenge proof will require proof of tax payment in the correct county, with burden on the voter to identify where paid. Other items note appointments to the Confederate Home board, irrigation experiments, a brewery charter amendment, and Austin railroad plans.
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Austin
Texas
Davidson
Cuero
Monsegneur Chase Touched by Papal Appointment at Manila
The Rt Rev Mgr Chase of St Peter’s church Laredo Texas is reported by the Associated Press to be appointed archbishop at Manila by Pope Leo XIII for one vacant diocese. Born 1859 in Portland Maine he is Salmon Chase’s only living male descendant and a convert to the Roman Catholic Church in 1880. He is fluent in French Italian Spanish and German and known as a thorough American.
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Associated Press
Mgr. Chase
St. Peter's Church
Laredo
Texas
Manila
Leo XIII
Monsignor Chase
Portland
Maine
Salmon Chase
San Antonio
Colored Farmers Fight Near St. Hedwig in Bexar County
An altercation between two colored farmers near the St. Hedwig settlement in Bexar County escalated to a deadly fight in the road. One man, a church bishop, lay near death as the other fled toward Seguin after asking by long distance telephone if the sheriff had a warrant.
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St. Hedwig
Bexar County
Rether Bradford
Bro. Gates
Bradford
Seguin
Is Farm
Mysterious Murder in East Avenue City
Horace Johnson a 28 year old well known local barber was found murdered at about 1 AM near East Avenue and Sixteenth Street. He suffered a gunshot to the head and his face hands and shirt front were severely mutilated. Police report no clue and suspect a possible woman involved though Johnson had enemies. The case casts a mystery over Austin's colored social circles.
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Austin
Tex
Horace Johnson
East Avenue
Sixteeenth Street
Johnson
Heavy Loser Keene Loses Over Twenty Million Dollars
Special to the Sunday Light James A Keene famed stock speculator faces losses exceeding 20 million dollars in the current market decline His fortune largely built since McKinley's second election could be wiped out if he must liquidate but no immediate forced sale is required and a future price rise may offset the losses
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Keene
Sunday Light
New York
James A. Keene
McKinley
Pries
Killing at Dallas on North Central avenue
Special to the Sunday Light reports Jeff Minter a peddler shot and killed on North Central avenue Dallas Texas by Cassey O Leary who had not yet been arrested. The origin of the trouble remains a mystery.
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Dallas
Texas
Jeff Minter
North Central Avenue
Cassey O'Leary
Sunset shops leave town as Austin street grows empty
The Texas Liquor Dealer urges local voters to repeal the local option law and criticizes politicians and ministers. It praises the Sunset depot and nightlife while urging support for a Democrat mayoral ally and warning Republicans who backed Hicks. Poll tax is noted at 2.76 dollars.
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Brown’s
Voices P
Austin Street
Sunset
Hicks
Chris Callan
Teddy
Alamo
Creek
Washington
Antonio
Express
Legislative Asylum
Austin
San Antonio
Light
South Carolina
Removal of the Surigat Shops Threatens City Work
The piece argues the removal of the Surigat Shops and Sun Set shops would devastate the city’s workmen and disrupt railway operations. It blames Van Vleck and stresses the mayor and council’s anger over treated courtesy and city handling of railroad facilities. The author warns about a steel viaduct and the need for proper switching, noting past losses to Houston and I. & G. N. and urging restraint as rail crossings shift to outskirts.
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Surigat
Hicks
van Vleck
Van
van Vieck
Southern Pacific
Houston
San Antonio
Oufskirts
Texas
Mattings Hit Half Price in Big Removal Sale
About six hundred yards of china and Japanese mattings offered in lengths from two to forty yards. Grades 26, 30, 35, 45 and 60 cents sell for 10, 16, 20, 25 and 60 cents per yard this week at L. P. Peck's big removal sale.
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L. P. Peck
Tinware and Agateware Calenders for 1902 at Roach and Barnes
Heusin Ger Hardware Co offers calendar selections for 1902 including Burnt Leather and various other styles at Roach and Barnes Co. in a hardware store notice.
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Tinware and Agateware
Heusinger Hardware Co
Roach & Barnes CO
Man of the people John P Campbell seeks San Antonio mayor
John P Campbell a long time San Antonio resident and former sheriff is presented as a practical experienced candidate for mayor. The piece praises his public service from 1887 to 1900, noting his honesty firmness and reform minded stance and urges voters to consider him to lead the city out of financial straits.
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High Sea
San Antonio
John P. Campbell
Bexar County
Campbell
Camonbell
Varieta
Freie Presse Feur
Texas
Funeral for Dr James Bartlett Held at Family Residence
The funeral for the late Dr. James Bartlett was held at 10 o'clock this morning from the family residence at 412 Warren Street. Rev. A J Harris officiated. Pallbearers included Dr. James Nash of Brenham Dr. H L Carlton of Austin Dr. W B Russ Dr H T Wagner and Messrs Robt Fresenius Burns Folz Journeau. A large gathering of Bartletts medical colleagues and friends from Brenham and Fredericksburg attended.
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James Bartlett
Warren Street
A. J. Harris
James Nash
Brenham
H.L. Carlton
Austin
W. B. Russ
H. T. Wagner
Méssra
Robt
Fresenius
Burns
Folz
Journeau
Fredericksburg
The Confederate Spy at Beethoven Hall Draws Large Crowd
The production of The Confeder ate Spy at Beethoven hall last Tuesday night was a marked success. The Akicita Tribe of Red Men asked the cast to reproduce it for their benefit next Friday night with a reduced admission price. It is predicted Beethoven hall will see one of its largest gatherings in history.
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Beethoven Ball
Akicita Tribe of
Red Men
Beethoven Hall
Cock Fighting Season Opens at Western Star Cockpit
The winter cock fighting season begins with poultry in fine condition after moulting. Seven or eight lively back fights are planned at the Western Star cockpit, with good sport expected today.
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Western Star Cockpit
Giving Away Souvenirs by Lucchese Bros Shoe Makers
Mesars Lucchese Bros at 3817 BE Houston Street give each customer a aluminum comb as a souvenir after a job is completed. The plan has boosted demand and kept the firm in the public mind, showing the popularity of their novelty mementos.
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Mesars
Lucchese Bros
Houston Street
Batson Murder Case Seeks Venue Change Rejected
Judge Miller rules Batson must stand trial in Calcasieu parish for the Earl family murder after two hours of argument on a venue change. Public opinion shows a partial reversal in Batson’s favor as the case proceeds in Lake Charles Louisiana.
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Miller
Chicago
Calcasieu Special
Lake Charles
Batson
Calcasieu Parish
Earl
Jailed for Insanity after Carnival Director Assault
John Evans, an insane man from El Paso, is jailed after a violent attack on Carnival Association Director General Lockwood with rocks, breaking his jaw. Evans, formerly a fireman hurt in a Sierra Blanca wreck six months ago, suffers head injuries that worsened his condition.
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el Paso
Texas
John Evans
Lockwood
Carnival Association
Evans
Sierra Blanca
Tyra at Grand a bright modern farce on tears and rule
The Tyra a bright modern English comedy by Haddon Chambers played at the Grand. A wife rules with tears provoking mischievous plots before reconciliation. Strong company led by Paul Gilmore Grace Hobart Hansom Rose Tiffany. Fort Sam Hofiston officers and ladies fill the boxes.
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Cupid
Paul Gilmore
Clement Parbury
Grace Hobart Hansom
Rose Tiffany
Henry Rich
Armitage
Robert Brunner
Ryans
Fort Sam Hofiston
Colonel Chance
Trippe
Jarvis
Hare
Caldwell
Bertseh
Mason
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Robinson
Heiner
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Scott
Brown
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Hines
Potter
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Rarion
Mardenhurch
Burrouds
Goodwin
Tieutenant Reagen
Tieutenant Ryan
Biegler
Miss Metntoré
de An Yond
Littlebrant
Greer
Gallaher murder verdict in first week court action
In the Thirty-seventh District court Judge Umscheid presided as Virgil Gallaher was found guilty of murder in the second degree. The jury set his punishment at twenty-five years in the state penitentiary after a dense, attentive courtroom heard closing arguments from District Attorney Bee and defense counsel.
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Bee
Clark
Riley
State of Texas
Virgil
Gallaher
State Penitentiary
Blas de la Garza
Lino Arocha, Jr
Sam Emery
L. Black
Maria H de Carrizal versus Felipe Carrizal divorce judgment
Plaintiff Maria H. de Carrizal obtains a divorce judgment against Felipe Carrizal. In a separate case RF D Leon versus I G N M Co the jury awards damages with a verdict for the plaintiff totaling 5000 dollars.
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Maria H. de Carrizal
Felipe Carrizal
RF. D. Leon
Divorce action and insurance dispute rulings in Fifty seventh District
Amy Pearl Sherry sues Say Sherry for divorce with judgment for plaintiff. J R Taylor and others sue American Central Insurance on policy by agreement in favor of plaintiff. Similar suit against Royal Crownage Assurance on policy by agreement for plaintiff. W M Smith versus W Uy Tel for damages dismissed on motion. notice of appeal given.
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Amy Pearl Sherry
Say Sherry
J. R. Taylor Et al
American Central Insurance Co
Royal Cinage Assurance Co
Vilaintiff
W. M. Smith
Webb Ty
Noite
City of San Antonio Tax Case Against Newtons and Bucklins
City of San Antonio sues George and Isabella Newton and Charles Tully with Geo Bucklin over taxes. Court actions seek resolution of delinquent assessments and payment obligations. Plaintiffs aim to recover taxes, penalties, and costs through judicial remedies.
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City of San Antonio
Geo
Isabella Newton
Chas
Tully
Geo. Bucklin
Bond Reduction in Estate of Woods and James Administrators
The estate of M. Woods and the estates of Fannie E. James and A. D. James, acting as administrators, have bond amounts reduced from 000 to 3,000 dollars. The change affects fiduciary responsibility and court oversight of the administration.
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M. ¥. Woods
Fannie E. James
A. D. James
County Commissioners Court Regular Session Next Tuesday
A regular sitting of the County Commissioners Court will be held Tuesday morning. The notice specifies the county governing body will convene to discuss official business and motions.
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County Commissioners’ Court
Justice Courts Record Of Marriage Ceremonies
Umscheid oversaw multiple marriage ceremonies yesterday including Warren B. Robison with Bama G ser and Herman Vogue at No. 00 street Guadalupe Jesus Maria Cantu and Regina mirez at 8 30 pm. Tonight he will officiate for H. Oliver at No. 103 South Menquhe Otal.
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Justice
Umscheid
Warren B. Robison
Bama G Ser
Oor Street
Herman Vogue
Guadalupe
Jesus Maria Cantu
Reginamirez
H. Oliver
South
Menquhe Otal
First Game of the Tournament Opens Friday Night
The opening game of the Young Christian Association basketball tournament was played Friday night in the gymnasium. Captains were K Hicnot and Frank Caiey. Score details are incomplete, with players Piinot and Coley noted among scorers.
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Young Christian Association
K Hicnot
Frank Caiey
Menot
Caley
Piinot
Spiinot
Coley
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