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Newspaper

San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1902

Page

10

Heirs Sought in Oesterreicher Estate Worth About 100000

A Monterey News Vietnam dispatch notes heirs, some in the United States, are sought for the estate of Heinrich Oesterreicher who died here leaving about 100000 dollars. Authorities found a schedule of securities totaling roughly 73000 with several heirs named among relatives. The piece mentions Rothschild kin and other distant relations.

Oesterreichers Vietnam Monterey News United States Einrich Oesterreicher Securit Aboet Rothschild

Woman applies for Texas law license first step toward bar

The Terrell Daily Transcript notes Houston has a woman seeking licensure to practice law, possibly the first in Texas. It cites other women already admitted to the bar and reflects mixed sentiment about female lawyers amid ongoing debates and local pride. A Manila dispatch reports Pershing’s march across Mandanao. Moros near Madaya and Marahui expressed surprise at Americans, becoming friendly upon learning they are not monsters.

Houston Texas Manila Mandano

The Denison Herald Perspective on Death by One's Action

An excerpt from The Denison Herald discusses the age old question of suicide, noting it as cowardice or insanity in prevailing opinion. The piece reflects on debated sentiments and mentions seeking corroborating incidents.

Denison Herald

Laredo Times Critic Among Unfavorable Remarks

A clipped excerpt from the Laredo Times notes a legal ruling about records and rebukes a critic seen as overly harsh. The piece critiques the critic for an excessive, uncalled for comparison and says the humor lacked taste, ending with a light fine imposed.

Laredo Times Europe Parison

Diet Cult Claims Air Living And Sacred Veggies

The Houston Chronicle reports Dr Edward Earle Puritan of New York starts a new cult urging extreme vegetarianism including sacred vegetables and pie based meals. Disciples such as Ella Wheeler Wilcox and Seton Thompson are named as followers. The piece notes the diet is light and filling but not substantial, with critique of trust-busting motives and doubts about feasibility.

The Houston Chronicle Edward Earle Puritan New York Ella Wheeler ‘Wilcox Friest Seton Thompson Paon” Seaton

Mixed family ties as Butler and Mil wed in Tucson

El Paso Herald correspondent reports W. C. Butler and Miss Minnie Mil wed in Tucson by Judge too. Edward F Bray and Emily Tenja Sint tied the knot the same evening. The two grooms are brothers and Miss Benjamin is a relative, creating a complex family connection with Butler becoming his brother’s father-in-law and Benjamin’s mother becoming his sister-in-law.

Tomikétone el Paso Herald W. C. Butler Minnie Mildared Tucson Edward F. Bray Emily Tenja- Sint Tie Benjadim Miller W. O-Butler

A Strange Phase Ends Thigpen Incident in Alice Sun

The Alice Sun continues a lighthearted series titled Our little friend Thigpen. In the latest installment, Thigpen again engages with readers in a whimsical, moodful moment, closing the current phase of the feature.

Alice Thigpen

El Paso barber freed for Sunday shaving ruling

The Galveston News notes two El Paso justices of the peace outcomes on a barber charged under Sunday law. One discharged the barber as a public necessity while another fined him ten dollars, highlighting inconsistent judicial views on Sunday shaving.

Galveston News el Paso

Hunter Brings Fresh Head to Mason Herald

Editor Hunter praises a new head for the Mason Herald while hinting delinquent subscribers should visit the office to settle debts and keep the paper moving. The note blends pride with a nudge to support the publication financially.

Hunter The Mason Herald Herald

Origin of St The Denison Herald on Booth remarks

General William Booth of the Salvation Army spoke in Kansas City about the Army’s origins and work. He said the movement aimed to unite Christian divisions, aid the poor, and that its spread began in London and extended to Holland Belgium and beyond. The army, he asserted, fills a niche not occupied by any other sect or church army.

William Booth Salvation Army Kansas City Christian Church London Holland Belgium Switzerland Germany Sweden Iceland Church Army

Plea for a Square Deal From Palestine Advocate

The Palestine Advocate urges fair treatment for the poor in small purchases. It stresses no weight or fractions and insists every man owes himself and his makers a square deal. The editor expresses a desire to avoid trouble by staying square.

Palestine Advocate Thisspaper

Comedy and tragedy in everyday life story

A Marion Record tale from the Rock Island line delights passengers with a newlywed couple’s daylight cooing. The wife Dozed, a lank stranger sat beside her, she woke, apologized, and the man joked that he didn’t care. The scene amused Fellow travelers and provided light relief.

Waco’ Times- Herald Marion Record Rock Island Ivvle

Sheltered Advice on Family Finance From Oakwood Call

The Oakwood Call urges men to limit personal spending to support family needs. It condemns penny-pinching that harms wives and children and promotes sharing dollars with one’s wife for family use. The piece cites Tom Hood on thought and heart in spending.

Oakwood Nick Tom Hood

Bad News for The Boys at the Del Rio Editorial

The Del Rio Record-News reports a humorous note about a wife joining an editorial convention, implying better behavior and a chaperone need. A reverend from the Devine News might supervise, and a joke about meeting a friend from Laredo is referenced with Mayor Hicks.

Brey Hornby Evier The Devine News Hicks Laredo

Pleas ure Trip Sparks Wife and Family Inquiry

A brief exchange reveals a man clarifying his presence is for a pleasure trip, with a wife and family mentioned in the dialogue. The remark underscores casual travel intent and personal context.

Girls In Love And The Lunatic Poet Class

An old lady notes that girls in love cycle through moods from anticipation to blue to absent mindedness across the week. She says lovers, lunatics, and poets share tendencies but most girls stay cool as they grow used to it. Sunday to Sunday pattern described with humorous tone.

Brenham Daily Banner

Galveston witnesses contrast oysters in San Antonio trial

Galveston witnesses who traveled to San Antonio for the Gal laher murder trial report varied accounts of embalmed oysters. Galveston residents noted no difference from local oysters, suggesting shippers may have dropped preservatives.

Galveston San Antonio Gallaher

Mexico and Venezuela crisis cited by Imparcial editorial

An exchange notes that Imparcial, closely aligned with the Mexican government, runs a strong editorial headlined Perils of the Revolution. It reviews Latin American unity amid European pressure and warns that a single country’s failure harms all, endorsing a decisive stance against the Venezuelan republic.

Mexico Séward Imparcial Venezuela

Statesman vows to wage battle over badger fights in legislature

The Austin Statesman criticizes badger fighting as brutal and says the paper will push to ban it in the upcoming session. It notes referees and participants often come from outside Texas, especially New York, and laments the sport's cost and brutality. Kalamity Bonner is quoted with sarcasm.

Austin Statesman Statesman Texas Kalamity Bonner

A bashful youth stays the night amid rain near Meridian

A local joke from Meridian portrays a shy man visiting his sweetheart who invites him to stay as the downpour lasts. He agrees, and she returns to find him soaked from the rain, claiming he went home to fetch his nightshirt.

Meridian Tribune Meridia Tain

Stamps to Feature Martha Washington Portrait Nationwide

The Fort Worth Telegram reports the post office will issue stamps bearing Martha Washington to replace eight-cent stamps. About 25 million stamps slated for distribution to post offices within a year. Local office has not received specimens yet but expects them before year’s end.

Fort Worth Post Office Department Martha Washington

Venezuelan rail scheme recounted in Dallas chat

Melville D. Landon, speaking with the Dallas Times-Herald, recalls a tale of Venezuelan financing. He narrates a volley of promises, Dutch bankers backing railroads, government guarantees, broken contracts, and international pressure involving Germany, Britain, and the United States as rail projects were pursued and skepticism grew.

Melville D. Landon L Perkins Dallas Dallas Times-Herald George Ade Eli Venezuela Castro John Bull Edward Johnny Hay Germany Maine Manila Johnny Tay Teddy China Pekin

Plainspoken Plan to Enforce Honest Deals Worldwide

The speaker argues that by supporting fair trade and exposing swindles in China, Turkey, and Japan, the United States can unite with England and Germany against dishonesty. He envisions joint fleets aiding when needed and insists on honesty as a guiding policy, with truth being scarce yet valuable.

China John Bull Venezuela Turkey Japan Uncle Sam Eli Kaiser

Nebraska heir scatters fortune to help poor in Missouri

A Nebraskan heir, burdened by greedy relatives seeking a $40,000 inheritance, travels to St. Joseph Missouri and distributes the money in small sums to residents. He claims his aim is to put cash into circulation then return to his inherited farm, while lawyers and officials observe as the distribution upsets the balance of legal claims.

el Paso Raincher Nebraska Ucle St. Joseph

No, Not Till I Get Home A Comic Street Moment

A Schulenburg clipping notes a San Francisco street scene where a young woman walks with a signature ailment and a newsboy shouts Examiner. She responds with humor as she heads home, reflecting a playful urban moment from the era.

Schulenburg San Francisco Examiner

Do Your Own Whipping

Fort Worth Telegram prints an opinion urging that if a pupil deserves punishment, the teacher should administer it and not the father. The school board backed the father, instructing the teacher to discipline at home. Moral suasion is preferred to force when effective.

Fort Worth McDuff

El Paso News Improvised Quotation On Kings And Castles

An odd fragment from El Paso News quotes Kingi Eadyrd visiting Esq Calves in Ski castle and a monarch praised by a captain. It mocks royal claims, mentions prices and weekly wages, and contrasts Edward, Carnegie, and Lavina in a jumbled discussion of rightful reign and capability. The piece ends noting the subject is out of his element.

El'Paso Eadyrd Price Rovteee Garhegie Lavina Edward Carnegie

She Couldn't Stop Him and the Exhibition Kiss

A Denison Herald item recounts a country couple attending an exhibition of dissolving views. In darkness a city gentleman seated with them kissed the bride, prompting her to seek resolve with her husband. The wife felt embarrassed by the stranger yet felt etiquette barred conversation.

Looking the Wrong Way in Lockhart Post

The Lockhart Post critiques Democratic prejudice and laments its stance on the president. It argues for a Republican-minded, logical, grand paper that writes a sensible presidential message, likening Napoleon’s method of choosing great men to achieve grand enterprises. Public opinion and editorial bias are foregrounded.

Lockhart Post Napoleon Rand

Consuello loses title to Mindelheim claim in Germany

The Orange Tribune laments Consuello’s rise as Hochgeboren while arguing the Mindelheim title rests with the Marlboro family. It accuses Easterling of fraud and notes the ducal status remains with the original co heirs, despite Consuello’s wealth.

Orange ‘Tribune Ducats Marlboro Germany Mindelheim Hochgeboren Duke of Weds

General Markets and Cotton Receipts Report

General market notes show prices for good middling strict middling and low middling with scattered garbled text. The section lists total cotton bales received in San Antonio this season, with a previously reported figure of 82,000 bales.

San Antonio Pat

Local market prices for corn oats hay and meats

The listing shows CORN and OATS per bushel with prices for No 2 white No 3 white and No 2 mixed plus prairie hay per ton and alfalfa with car lot prices. It also covers livestock bids cattle hogs sheep and goats with various grade prices and a long table of dressed meats fruits vegetables and other farm goods including eggs butter cheese and poultry prices.

Dr King's New Life Pills Promises Quick Health Fix

An advertising notice touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a universal remedy for ailments from dyspepsia to fever, claiming rapid relief regardless of age or condition. The text promotes the pill as a perfect cure available through pharmacies.

Dr. King F. Keyer F Schmitt

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