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San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1903

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Newspaper Man Dead in St Louis

Special to The Light Waco Texas June 20 News comes from St Louis that Tom Costello who did newspaper work in Texas a few years ago and was recognized as a young man of marked ability in this line died in that city this week He did work on the Galveston News at one time was correspondent for a number of large dailies outside the State also a number in the State He was editor of the Texas Daily Telephone in its palmiest days

Waco Tex St. Louis Tom Costello Exas Galveston News Thaco Daily Telephone

No Treasury Deficit in Philippine Islands Says War Dept

Washington reports that despite large appropriations for Philippine work there is no deficit in fact. Expenditures are spread over ten to twelve months and internal revenues are expected to offset disbursements, contrary to casual impressions of a shortage.

Philippines Washington, D. C Spndals War Department Treasury Philippine Islands

Tax on Franchises May Be Needed in South Carolina

South Carolina faces a revenue shortfall with estimated income near 1 million dollars and expenses about 100 thousand dollars higher. The state board of assessors, auditor, and House finance committee plan a meeting soon to consider revenue schemes, likely recommending adoption of the New York franchise tax law.

South Carolina Charleston D. C General Assembly State Board of Assessors House New York

Panama Canal Treaty Debate Draws Alabama Senator

A Herald Washington special quotes John T. Morgan of Alabama denouncing the administration plan to build the Panama canal without ratification by the Colombian congress. The June 20 dispatch frames the issue as a constitutional dispute over proceeding without a treaty.

Sunday Light New York Washington John T. Morgan Alabama

Harvard gives top commencement honor to Leslie P Hill

Leslie P Hill a Negro student from Orange New Jersey earns one of the English parts on Harvard's commencement day. Born in Lynchburg Virginia on May 14 1880 Hill rose as scholar and debater during four years at the university and is noted as earning one of the highest honors of the graduating class.

Boston Mass Harvard Leslie P. Hill Orange N. J University Hill Lynchburg

Local Option Case Upheld in Grayson County

Dallas June 20 The Court of Civil Appeals today affirmed another branch of the Grayson county local option in a temporary victory for prohibitionists. The suit was brought by a drug company to mandamus the county attorney, stopping him from filing further suits alleging violations of local option law.

Dallas Texas Court of Civil Appeals Grayson County Mandamus

Fort Worth Triumphs In Ten Inning Corsicana Clash

In Corsicana Texas on June 20 Fort Worth won 3 to 2 in ten innings over Corsicana. A three bagger by Disch drove in Barrett for the decisive run. Errors by Lucid at second allowed Corsicana to threaten, both teams turned two double plays, with Zook Coyle Jarvis McMurray and Spencer noted.

Corsicana Texas Fort Worth Disch Barrett Lucid Panthers Zook and Coyle Jarvis and McMurray Spencer

Riparian rights talk on Great Lakes boundary

Washington reports a British reply to Secretary Hay on forming a joint commission to study riparian rights on the U S Canada water boundary and to manage Great Lakes levels. Britain says steps will be taken soon to join in arranging a commission, with no fixed start date yet.

Hay Washington, D. C Department State Great Britain United States Canada Great Lakes

Opponents Push for Extra Session Over Currency Bill

In Washington on June 20, Republicans hint at a revolt against President Roosevelt. They discuss an extra session in November and opposing the currency bill before the December regular session.

Congress Washingon D. C White House Roosevelt

Czar's Life in Danger Amid Assassination Attempt

Reports from Moscow on June 20 claim an assassination attempt on the Czar was foiled at Tsarskoe Selo as the court prepared to travel to New Petershof. The would-be killer wore gen darmes officer garb and sought access to the Czar's apartments but the plot was kept from the ruler to avoid alarm.

Moscow Tsarscvesel New Petershof Belgrade

United States Delays Serbia Credentials Over Assassination

In Washington on June 20 the U S government adopts an England like stance toward the new Servian dynasty. It plans not to recognize the government created by the assassination. Mr Jacks, minister to Greece and Serbia, will not present credentials to King Peter’s government.

Sam Sergia Washington, D.C United States England Jacks Greece Servia Peter

Navy Yard Debate Grows Across the South

Special to The Sunday Light from New Orleans June 20 reports naval officers discuss a southern navy yard with broad interest. The consensus is a yard will be established but its location remains uncertain.

Navy Yard New Orleans Eseres

The Tate Encampment Bids Sought by Texas Cities

Austin talks of hosting the next Texas volunteer guard encampment as several cities have not bid. A committee will meet General Fred D Grant in San Antonio to secure troops and inspect grounds. Bids are due June 30 1905 with a minimum bid of 10000 and a certified check.

Austin Texas Fred D. Grant Department of Texas United States John A. Hulen W. H. Stacy Webster Flanagan P. Wilmot Henry Hutchins H. P. Hardeman E. M. Scarbrough B. W. Finley P. J. Lawless A. C. Baldwin A. C. Goeth W. 8. Drake H. A. Wree Eeos

Good cotton crop acreage doubles in Panhandle

Fort Worth Texas June 20 There is a big rise in Panhandle cotton acreage as the first plantings proved successful. This season the area has doubled the previous year's. Weather hindered last season's yield but so far this year conditions have been excellent.

Fort Worth Texas

Conference Hears Plan to Curb Promiscuous Gambling Aboard Steamers

A conference in New York on June 20, urged transatlantic line representatives to revise methods to prevent gambling aboard steamships. Officials acknowledged public concern and said a plan is under consideration to stop the practice in liner services.

New York

Texas Sanitarium Incorporation Advances Tuberculosis Care

The Texas Sanitarium was incorporated in Austin on June 2 to establish a first class tuberculosis sanatorium. The 60 acre Malone property near Liano, with unfinished buildings and improvements, will serve as the site for this venture.

Austin Texas Texas Sanitarium Ity Liano

Uriah Lott Updates Texas Rail Plan in Austin

Colonel Uriah Lott visits the railroad commission in Austin to report progress on the St Louis Southwestern and Brownsville line. He says operations start July 4 and the full Linton to Brownsville route plus a branch to Hidalgo county’s north coast will be finished within a year.

Uriah Lott Austin Tex Railroad’ Commission St. Lonis Brownsville Linton Hidalgo County

Nothing Against Beavers Special to Tolitaht

Washington June 20 post office inspectors report they have found no grounds for criminal action against George W W Beavers of Brooklyn.

Beavers Tolitaht Washington, D. C Post Office George W.W. Beavers Brooklyn

Sewer Construction Plans Jab Canal Street Trench

New Orleans dates confirm sewer work to begin next Thursday showing a trench along Canal Street from Robertson toward the river. The project signals the start of the city’s sewer system expansion with crews moving into the street grid.

New Orleans Canal Street Robertson

Winemaker in Germany Fined Under Pure Food Law

State Department reports from Germany detail the trial of Dr. Wilhelm Schlamp von Hofe of Nierstein on the Rhine for adulterating wines with sugar in illegal quantities and a 1500 marks fine. The case, linked to the forthcoming pure food law taking effect July 1, spurs U S interest in potential prosecutions. Von Hofe allegedly bought about 15000 dollars worth of sugar and raisins from 1893 to 1901 and labeled them grape juice to avoid suspicion.

Washington, D. C State Department Germany Wilhelm Schlamp von Hofe Nierstein Rhine Department of Agriculture United States von Hofe

Hanna's Influence Domination of State Campaign Committee

Special to The Sunday Light Columbus Ohio June 20 Senator Hanna controlled the selection of a large state campaign committee with General Charles Dick re elected chairman under Hanna and Col Herrick guidance despite Foraker supporters efforts.

Hanna Columbus Friends of Foraker Charles Dick Col. Herrick

High Courts Adjourn

The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin will adjourn next Wednesday after clearing its docket and will begin preparations for the Tyler term. The Supreme court will adjourn by limitation next Friday for a three month vacation.

Austin Tex Court of Criminal Appeals Tyler Supreme Court

Obituaries and interments in Santa Rosa area deaths

Bertha Krueger age 8 died June 19 of nephritis in Santa Rosa infirmary. Raulf Rimerez age 2 died June 19 of noma on Commerce Street. Miguela Carrillo age 1 month died June 20 of diarrhoea at 910 North Colorado Street. Mrs A B Jones age 60 died June 20 of heart disease at 222 East Mim a ra Street. Luis Mellado age 50 died June 19 of pulmonary tuberculosis at city hospital. Hal Riddley age 1 died June 6 of whooping cough at 218 Austin Street. Interments at Guadalupe county San Fernando cemetery San Fernando cemetery No 4 and St Louis Mo.

Bertha Krueger Santa Rosa Infirmary Guadalupe County Raulf Rimerez Commerce Street San Fernando Miguela Carrillo North Colorado Street A. B. Jones Mimira Street St. Louis Luis Mellado City Hospital Hal Riddley Austin Street

A Creditable Publication

The Weekly Dispatch has been greatly improved under Chris B. Callan and J Walton Peteet. The paper shows neat typography and abundant reading matter with enlarged correspondence and news budgets from principal cities of the state.

Dispatch Trades’ Council Chris B. Callan J. Walton Peteet

Colored Celebration Closes With Festive Events

The emancipation celebration of colored citizens ends after two days of events. A daytime band concert at San Pedro Springs and a 6 o'clock sham battle between Ex celsior guards of San Antonio and Capital City guards of Austin entertained the crowd at the pavilion during the second day of the event.

San Pedro Springs Excelsior Guards San Antonio Austin

Coyotes Threaten Medina Farmers

Farmer McHumber from Medina went to the city for strychnine to kill troublesome coyotes blamed for killing chicks and eating melons, causing losses to local farmers and damaged crops.

McHumber Medina Iie

Grasshoppers Reported Damaging Coker Settlement

Reports from the Coker settlement describe very large grasshoppers causing extensive damage. Similar reports come from northwestern parts of the country, noting voracious feeding.

Coker

Mortuary Notice for Kathryn Betters

Kathryn Mortuary daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam V Betters died yesterday at their residence 517 Hays street The funeral will be held this morning at 11 o clock.

Mise Kathryn Sam V. Betters Hays Street

Farmer R B Jones Dies of Paralysis at 58

R B Jones a farmer of Sayers Post Office aged 58 died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from paralysis. He leaves a wife and six children. The remains will be shipped to Marcellina Texas for interment.

R. B. Jones Sayers Marcelina Texas

Enrique Escalante Dies in City Hospital at 22

Enrique Escalante aged 22 died in city hospital yesterday from tuberculous meningitis. He lived in the city and is survived by his parents and a sister. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

Enrique Escalante

Dividing the Profits Involving Congress and Railroads

Special to The Light reports a planned nationwide post office investigation into corruption rumors in the railway mail service. It notes long standing charges that railroads and some members of Congress profit from mail handling, despite past investigations failing to prove them. Bristow pledges a thorough review of these accusations.

Washington, D. C Post Office Department Congress Bristow

Ellery's Italian Band Delights Beethoven Hall Crowd

A strong matinee and evening concert featured Ellery's Italian band at Beethoven hall with a varied program. Highlights included Rivera Overture Mignon Cavalleria Rusticana Easter Prayer Old Kentucky Home and selections by Curti Mastis and Castelli with notable solos by Palma Lamonte and others.

Ellery Beethoven Hall Golden Gate Rivera Thomas Bombardino Robyn Sig. Curti Cavalleria Rusticana Mascagni Signori Palma Lamonte Mareh Baltimore Erin Herbert Old Kentucky Cyne Secedeas Priowia Yradier Signori _ Metris Castelli

Robbery Reported at Midnight on Avenue B and Fifth

G Gessler of Clower Installment says he was held up at 12 45 AM at the corner of Avenue B and Fifth Street. A gold watch was taken after a man asked for a match and fled into darkness.

G. Gessler Clower Installment Company Avenue B Fifth Street

This City 21 Years Ago: June 21 1882 Highlights

Planning and political changes mark the day. W K Dobon’s central school plan is adopted. Joe Ney Jr becomes Medina county sheriff succeeding Fred Nigall. Quintana street paving set on the Telford plan. Mrs Lacey of Gonzales dies at Mrs Moore’s home on Travis Park Square. Bond sales for street improvements discussed. all bids rejected. Railroad officials visit San Pedro park hosted by Colonel A Belknap. An ordinance governs powder transport in the city. Judge Noon bars Olive Street opening. Ben Mauvermann fills Third ward vacancy after Alderman Lockwood’s resignation. Riverfront rental near Commerce Street bridge approved. Alamo Railway Company granted right of way through several streets.

Daily Light W. K. Dobon Joe Ney, Jr Fred Nigall Medina County Quintana Street Telford Lacey Gonzales Moore Travis Park Square A. Belknap San Pedro Park Noonan Olive Street Ben. Mauvermann Lockwood Commerce Street Alamo Railway Company

Additions and Structures Planned on City Streets

Magdalene Juarez to erect additions on South Pecos street at a cost of 50 dollars. H Cunningham to erect six rooms on Cevallos street at a cost to be determined. John Burton to erect barbecue pit and shed on Refugio street at a cost of 10 dollars. Frank Helmle to erect addition on Castro street at a cost of 59 dollars.

Magdalene Juarez Pecos Street H. Cunningham Cevallos Street John Burton Refugio Street Frank Helmle Castro Street

Valise Stolen Then Recovered Near Penland Residence

A valise containing clothing found yesterday afternoon in brush by Officer Applewhite on Baylor street. It was later identified as the one stolen from the residence of I L Penland the previous night.

Applewhite von Baylor I. L. Penland Vious

Five Boys Detained Over Barbecue Stand Theft

Police rounded up five young boys after an alleged theft at a barbecue stand on West Commerce Street. Officers Busch and Mockert charged the youths with disorderly conduct and jailed them pending further action.

Busch Mockert Wast Commerce Street

The Right Principle in Local Discourse

The Gonzales Inquirer laments excessive politics and urges practical farming focus. It argues the state would improve if more hogs and fewer politicians were raised, criticizing current leaders as unprofitable and dispensable.

Gonzales [Inquirer

Young Couple Elopes At Bridge Then Marries In Secret

A Galveston man and a Belle of the Alamo City quietly wed after a mistaken meeting place caused a delay. The pair secured a marriage license in his city and left at dawn for a small seaside home, while the bride's parents faced the surprise.

Alamo City Galveto

Disqualification Question Over Notaries Public Lawmakers

The Texas Attorney General rules that a member of the legislature cannot hold a notary public commission without forfeiting his seat. The dispute arose after Rep Curtis Hancock qualified as a notary and Rep Loye did not, with debate whether dual offices violate the constitution. The issue hinges on constitutional provisions barring holding multiple civil offices and the legislature's own powers to judge member qualifications.

K. Bell House Senate Dallas County The Statesman Curtis Hancock Loye Hancock T Statesman Dallas Tha Bell Austin Statesman

College Graduates Visit Summers Garden for Pleasant Afternoon

Students and graduates of St. College gathered yesterday afternoon at Summers Garden. Courtesy of Mr. Frank Sosa they enjoyed a pleasant time in penny alley and other pastimes.

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