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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1900
Page
1
W. W. Walling and J. R. Norton of Walling and Norton advertise legal practice in all state and federal courts. Office at Boero Building opposite the courthouse, San Antonio, Texas.
If you know the value of a telephone in your home why not tell your friends. If you don't know ask the Local Manager Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company.
A Manila dispatch says a detachment of the Forty-fifth Infantry scouting near Daet in Camarines del Norte was ambushed May 29. Captain Albert Steinhausen was wounded three times. two privates were killed and eight wounded. one private is missing. The insurgents also suffered heavy losses.
A package containing 3950 dollars disappeared from the money order department of the New Orleans post office on Thursday afternoon. The cash was stacked on a shelf behind a partition and a slightly ajar window allowed a quick theft while the cashier attended to deposit slips.
A Light reporter cites concerns that census enumerators miss boarders and servants when not asked by the head of household. Dr. W G Robinson urges residents to report any skipped persons to ensure accurate city totals and to help Dallas stay ahead in population. Some enumerators have completed work but not filed reports yet.
Inquiries about the Pair Association arrive from across the United States and Mexico, indicating broad interest. Subscriptions rise as collections come in, and attending at the fair grounds increases with planned improvements to buildings forthcoming.
Special to the Sunday Lights reports the plague situation remains unchanged with the last suspicious case a Chinaman who died Saturday. No new cases are noted and officials await further testing.
A man named Simon Adams, an African American, was lynched in Columbus Georgia on June 9 for attempting to force himself on two daughters of EB H Almond. The mob carried out the punishment locally.
The Treasury’s April finance and commerce summary notes U.S. imports of tropical products exceed 300 million dollars over ten months, averaging about a million daily and projected to 365 million for the year. Sugar dominates, with Dutch East Indies as a major supplier alongside the Philippines, plus coffee tea cocoa and spices contributing several millions.
United States officials stopped a counterfeit ring in the city yesterday arresting three principals. Deputized officers led by Deputy U S Marshal Fred H Lan caster seized dies for Mexican silver dollars and spurious gold coins and detained the men for examining trials before U S Commissioner A W Seilerson.
A citizen posse near Feliciana captured and lynched Noah Pretchard and the alleged murderer Ralph Marler. Marler fired on the posse, fatally wounding Forest Villierett. The sheriff was also wounded in the clash.
Jesus Addicks a clerk at the LA Frank saddlery dislocated his right shoulder in a fall while riding a bicycle on Main plaza Friday. Dr Berry attended him and he was removed to his home at 919 North Salado street.
Notes from Columbus Texas report the Columbus High School graduation with a large audience at Stafford Opera House. The same day Democrat primaries occurred with a close Burgess versus Duff congressional race and notable Duff supporter Mr. Moore of Brazoria visiting the city.
Special report from St. Louis notes street car service improving yet still poor amid ongoing strike. Deputies refused to board cars and were jailed. Governor and adjutant general met with the police board and militia likely to be deployed.
The piece notes the Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas City railroad paid 33 tax on 3394 passenger earnings for quarter ending March 31, 1900. It reports Adjutant Gen. Scurry back from San Augustine amid quiets but warns trouble may resume with five rangers on patrol. A woman assaulted the city dog catcher over a roped dog, injuring him severely. Austin's fire department will gain two chemical tanks. a new hose and chemical wagon for Protection No. 3 was contracted with Seagraves & Co. The report mentions Jack Crotty, a Texas infantry veteran in the Philippines, returning home on leave and possible quarantine clearance. Thermometer recorded near 98 degrees for the week. The social grand jury recessed amid election fraud rumors. Federal Judge Borrman authorized $300,000 in receiver certificates to pay salaries of the old water company executives for six years.
A Durban cable states the Boers at Laing's Nek offered conditional surrender after fighting British forces but General Buller refused. London sources say Britain is surprised by Boer continued activity. About two thousand Boers are said to be in Roodeval, a strong position north of Kroonstad, signaling extended guerilla actions.
Barney Doran and William O Conor take charge of the Buffet Bar at 121 W Commerce St. The pair are trusted figures in local taverns and other cities. Under their leadership the Buffet aims to rise as a premier gentlemen’s resort.
San Antonio Gas Company reports all gas stoves on hand sold out under the newly adopted installment plan. A carload of stoves will arrive Monday morning to meet the high demand and restock stock.
The Ship Island Canal will soon reopen linking the Mississippi River with Lake Borgne. A local company plans to invest 100000 to 150000 dollars to restore and improve the canal, boosting lumber coal and iron trade in New Orleans and expanding regional commerce.
A horse hitched at Houston and Navarro streets spooked by a street car broke its hitching strap. The released portable weight fell on a reporter’s right foot bruising it badly. A bystander restrained the horse, preventing a worse accident.
A New Orleans telegram reports Empress Dowager favoring Boxers as tensions rise in China. Dispatches from Tientsin describe 500 Russian troops in action and fires at Funs Chow. missionaries are safe. Washington notes a strong powers response possible, with an imperial edict defending Boxers and urging Nieh Cho’s removal.
The sternwheeler I. P. Leathers struck a stump at Bougeres Landing below Natchez on a Thursday down trip. In twelve minutes she capsized and sank, but all 90 aboard escaped unharmed. Built in 1891 at Jeffersontown for Captain T. P. Leathers, she was last of his vessels and served New Orleans Vicksburg Bend trade until his death in 1896.
Sam Franklin a respected Black man living near Brooksville Mississippi was murdered by his wife who hacked him with an ax while he slept. The infant near him was bloodied. The wife was arrested and jailed.
Texas city mayors gather in Wren for the convention starting Monday with chief executives from major cities discussing municipal concerns across the Lone Star State.
A Gonzales Texas report states a 5000 spindle cotton mill is planned after an investigating committee tour of southeastern mills. Directors will contract for machinery and buildings soon with operation hoped by January 1.
At St Mark's Episcopal church today services are scheduled at 11 a m with holy communion and an 8 15 p m service. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m. W R Richardson rector.
Washington D C June 9 Attention turns to the Republican convention in Philadelphia. McKinley is expected to be the unanimous nominee. Long is discussed but unlikely from Massachusetts. Dolivar of Iowa is a strong candidate for second place per Grosvenor.
Manila reports that the Filipino prisoner captured outside the city Friday night by the Twenty first Infantry was brought into Manila today and positively identified as General Pio Del Pilar.
R L Boykin resigns as county school superintendent after quo warranto action. The Texas court accepts the resignation and transfers office to Judge Jonas who will oversee school affairs while Boykin serves as clerk under the judge’s direction.
News reaches El Paso of a Mexican Central Railway southbound passenger train wreck near Jimnez. The engine struck a cow and overturned, ditching two cars. Engineer Howes and the fireman were killed and several passengers were slightly injured.
Atlanta on June 9 reports the city council commission started its inquiry into alleged mayoral misconduct. The panel may prepare articles of impeachment if findings are adverse. City and police officials, two newspaper reporters, and Hoke Smith were subpoenaed as sessions begin and extend over several days.
Washington June 9 Special to the Sunday Night Chairman Haena's founder plan for the Philadelphia event June 10 is not meeting expected scale. Senator Telfer of Colorado left the St Louis convention over platform money issues and ex-Secretary of State John Sherman was pushed out of McKinley's cabinet, both named among Republican invitees.
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