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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1900
Page
1
Walling and Norton, attorneys, practice in all state and federal courts. Office located in the Boero building opposite the courthouse in San Antonio, Texas.
A midnight blaze destroyed a home at Rivas street and a nearby feed store after Mr Fieldman’s absence. Mrs Fieldman, awakened by smoke, nearly suffocated before Policeman Matthews pulled her from the burning house. Firefighters could not reach the blaze in time.
Washington officials foresee a crisis unseen since the Civil War as China takes hostile steps against the United States and other powers. The administration and associates weigh the implications and possible responses to the escalating aggression.
A cable from Admiral Kempff says Chinese regulars fired on international troops, raising fears of war with China. Washington debates military action with Marines and land troops possible. 2000 troops dispatched to aid Tien Tsin relief, while Shanghai merchants move assets inland.
The southbound Iron Mountain passenger train was halted between Olla and Kelley station near Sand 9 last night by two bandits. They forced the engineer to detach the express car and enter the car. They demanded the way bills and opened the safe. the haul amounted to only $31.
News from Alexandria Louisiana says masked men who robbed the Iron Mountain express near Oll were captured. A special train departed with the same crew aboard to identify the robbers.
Miss Finnigan a high arts dressmaker for Josse Bros hosted a pleasant party for her assistants at 823 Garden street last evening. She and her sister Miss Susie Finnigan plan to leave today for New York City, their home. Mrs Finnigan will go abroad during the year.
The text notes a lively party with about 30 guests in a dining room decked in red white and blue colors. It also records the marriage of Ygnacio Basquez and Manuel Garza yesterday at 4 o'clock at 421 South San Mareons street with Judge J J Sweeney officiating.
Captain Jacob S. Coy and Virginia Tamasa wed in a private ceremony at Judge J. J. Sweeney’s River Avenue home. Saragosa Morales and Victoria Val dez married by Justice Shook at 526 Jonas Avenue. Melchor Molino and Petra Guajardo set to marry with Justice Sweeney tomorrow at 9 AM at River Avenue residence.
New York June 23. Dr. John H. Girdner, a friend of Bryan, received a letter in which Bryan says he cannot and will not accept any Democratic nomination for President unless the silver plank of the 1896 platform is restored in 1900. Girdner would not publish the letter due to personal content.
S B Hicks of Shreveport urged the committee to pass a bill making cattle negotiable under chattel mortgages in Louisiana. He said Shreveport merchants do substantial business in Arkansas and Texas where cattle mortgages are allowed, and a Louisiana law would aid trade. A sub committee was formed to draft the act.
Birmingham June 23 The Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company orders Bessemer strikers to vacate their houses as all five blast furnaces idle. Few have left, raising prospects of trouble. Ten days with no wheel turning and 1000 tons daily capacity producing nothing. Efforts to settle the strike have failed.
In Vicksburg Mississippi on June 23 underwriters sent a diver to locate the hull of the steamer Leathers sunk near Bourgere's landing. The wreck will be blown up to recover sixty bales of cotton from the hold.
The Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway opens a new travel ing passenger agent office in San Antonio. H Y Williams is appointed to the position and works from the Santa Fe office at Commerce and Losoya Streets. Previously he served as city passenger and ticket agent in Gainesville and earlier as a car accountant in Galveston. He brings proven railroad experience to the Alamo city headquarters.
Superintendent George W. Butcher of the S. A. & A. P. attends the national convention of master mechanics and car builders in Saratoga New York. He is expected to return about July 1 unless detained.
Auditor J. W. Terry of the S. A. & P. plans a return next week after spending the summer in Kentucky with his family. Harry J. Hatch, formerly with the S. & G. N. passenger department, arrived in the city to visit old friends and is now with a leading implement firm he previously represented.
W. B. Turner, a commercial agent for the Vandalia line, is reported to be in the city for business.
Eddie 8. Beard, a commercial agent for the Fort Worth and Denver, visited the city yesterday. J. T. Bate, of the Mwa. Wee, mourns the loss of his young wife as San Antonio friends express sympathy during this time of sorrow.
Joseph Knitz of the Southern Pacific dining hall says El Paso is making extensive preparations to entertain visitors during the Texas State Teachers Association convention this week in the border city.
In Vicksburg on June 28 the big river overflowed its banks, inundating dozens of plantations and wrecking crops. Farmers and families fled, losing farm equipment and hoping for a salvageable harvest as floodwaters rose rapidly.
Dr. W. W. McVea of Durango Mexico arrived in the city yesterday, adding a notable visit to local affairs and prompting interest from residents.
William Vaughan, North Alabama district attorney and state Republican chairman, called a state committee meeting in Birmingham for Thursday. The Vaughan faction plans to issue a state ticket, while the Birmingham ticket withdrawn after Philadelphia defeat. Editor Charles P. Lane has retired, clearing Vaughan to succeed as Federal district judge for North Alabama when Judge John Bruce retires.
Hon. C. H. Clifford received a telegram from his son Dr. G. G. Clifford stating San Antonio will gain postal improvements. A new Fort Sam Houston post office with Miss Warwick as postmistress will please Government Hill residents. An extra carrier and clerk will improve mail distribution and train service.
Mrs Joseph Coats a 73 year old widow living near Cornets mill on the Tickfaw river was murdered last night amid suspected robbery. A posse led by a deputy sheriff pursued the case and have arrested a white man named Gilmore with strong circumstantial evidence. Police fear a necktie party may occur before morning.
New Orleans, June 23. John O Neal night watchman at Murphys Foundry was killed when his lantern exploded and set his clothing ablaze. His body was found in the center of the building with severe burns on the right side and a charred, roasted appearance. The lantern lay several feet away, indicating the fatal blaze started by the explosion and spread before help could come.
Greenwood Mississippi June 28 The river keeps rising submerging most lowlands with crops. Each extra inch swallows hundreds of acres. At Philip about 100 miles up Talla hatchie river stands a foot and a half higher than in spring. Planters and merchants fear poor crop prospects.
A Houston case reveals a gang of counterfeiters harbored at R. E. L. Dixon’s premises leading to fines and detentions. Katie Rasch, twelve, the youngest white girl arraigned for a crime, faces adoption offers for rehabilitation while her parents receive two year penitentiaries for receiving stolen goods.
Special to the Sunday Light reports marked voter apathy in the state primaries with likely total votes near 12 000 versus over 60 000 in the senatorial primary. Several counties had no primary and those that did saw turnout far below regular voting strength. The article notes possible election of three delegates at large and a Sullivan Cameron contest for fourth place, pending the state committee deciding on June 27.
The Texas secretary of state announced filed charters including Clay County Cheese Co of Henrietta with 3000 capital stock Gonzales Cotton Mills of Gonzales with 125000 capital stock United Lumber and Export Company of Beaumont with 50000 capital stock El Paso Publishing Company of El Paso with 20000 capital stock Lion Grocery Co of El Paso with 10000 capital stock and Tonkaway Social club of Houston with no capital stock.
In El Paso on June 23 five more negro soldiers from the Twenty-fifth Infantry were arraigned on murder charges for the police station raid last winter. By agreement of the district attorney and defense, the case was continued until October. The mob leader was recently sentenced to life.
The Tri bune prints a letter from the president of the Georgia Cotton Growers Protective association praising a cotton congress in Galveston on July 13 and 14 to plan the marketing of the crop. The movement has aroused widespread southern interest.
Dallas plans a local amateur Auditorium baseball squad to tour Texas. The Dallas delegation to the Austin convention returned home pleased with Dallas County's recognition by the delegates.
Dr. Clifford postmaster of San Antonio arrives in Washington with news of an extra clerk and an extra carrier for his office and permission to open a post office at Fort Sam Houston.
New Orleans reports Senator McEnery in Philadelphia during the Republican convention session. He calls the ticket strong and notes McKinley's broad party support, including anti-imperialists, and Roosevelt's popular nomination for second place. He declines further comment to avoid appearing to favor one side.
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