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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1902
Page
1
Special to The Sunday Light reports preparations are under way for the Texas state encampment to be held in Austin in July or August. Indications point to a larger event than last year at Camp Mabry, with Adjutant General Thomas Scurry working to arrange transport for troops, a key factor in the encampment's success.
Austin May 24 A party of officials and clerks from the departments will leave tomorrow afternoon for Barton Creek where they will spend the evening. The party includes W Stephens J H Walker W B Davies A D Boone R M Love Jr B F Teague R McShaver J C Thompson H B Thomas W M Gillel J C Kirby Walter Kennedy J P Irwin J C Smith and Mr Ward of the Comptroller s Department also J C Hayeses Committeeman 8 R Boyd of the investigating committee Judge T S Reese Sze T 8 Johnson and Judge D K Simmons of the Attorney General s Department
Hon Geo T Keeble chief clerk of the Secretary of State's Department returned this morning from attending the Neptune carnival. Pres K Belloe gone Poverth where he will speak and spend.
Austin May 24 Governor Sayers is reported improved though confined to his room at the Mansion. He will be unable to leave for several days and resume duties in the executive office.
From Pointe a Pitre Guadalupe to Washington the May 24 dispatch recalls Martinique St Pierre Pompeii Krakatoa and Lisbon disasters. It lists 1600 dead in 1767 700 in 1839 and compares St Pierre to historic eruptions and earthquakes from Naples to Johnstown Galveston with flood and tidal waves. The article notes Krakatoa 1883 air glow and global shock waves and cites 1900 Galveston and 1889 Johnstown as major US disasters. It ends with notes on ongoing revenue matters in Texas.
The Texas Rail Road Commission in Austin has not yet issued its decision on establishing single line rates for the Sunset Central system. The commission approved several applications including lumber rates, carriage of stabs from Sadel to McHenry, and fruit transport rates from Palestine to Trinity and Franklin, all effective May 26, 1902, with various mileage-based charges and a July 31, 1902 expiry.
A Wall Street News Bureau report claims a single group of big borrowers holds about 460 billion in the New York market. Their collateral includes rolling interests in major railways and a 10 to 20 percent stake in key railways nationwide, with about 85 percent of current borrowing by large interests in New York.
New Orleans is to host one of the country’s largest copper works. The Columbia Copper Company has sent an agent to select a location for the plant. This marks the first major factory locatio n in the city since news that New Orleans exempts factories from taxation for ten years.
The state printing board met in Anistin Tex May 24 in the Secretary of State's Department to determine why certain law books have not been delivered per contract with the Gammel Book Company. Under the agreement the company must supply 166 volumes to the state.
The Forty-first Court of Criminal Appeals volumes are printed for Gammel Book Company by Benedores Co. Delays arose from a dispute between the book company and the printer. The state’s expert printer B S Hughes will select 166 volumes for delivery to the State Department for final designation.
Justice of the peace Amassa B Chappell of precinct No 5 in Travis County died yesterday at his home five miles south of Austin His age and long service as justice of the peace are noted The funeral was held this morning at 10 oclock and interment followed at Boggy cemetery.
El Paso, May 24. Mining men returning from Sonora report Yaqui Indians on the war path in force as the hot season aids operations. Sonora Governor issues reconcentrado decree, restricting movement, with youths over fifteen to be crowded into villages and ranches.
Austin May 24 Col A P Wollridge heads a citizen committee negotiating with President Rouse of the Kansas City Texas Railway. He received a Parsons Kansas letter saying the company will acquire the Granger and Georgetown line to reach Austin via Georgetown if Austin’s proposal is accepted. Rouse will decide after final talks with Georgetown.
The legislative investigating committee, approaching the end of its existence, will intensify its activity starting Monday. It will audit the comptroller and treasury departments, with experts split between treasury work and comptroller accounts, while hearing testimony at the General Land Office.
A Boston report says President Roosevelt is unlikely to receive Harvard Universitys D S D at June commencement. Some overseers object, signaling a repeat of four years ago when McKinleys degree sparked controversy. The news notes Harvard may welcome him as a private spectator if he visits Cambridge on commencement day.
The condition of Dr B M Palmer the noted Presbyterian divine who was injured by an electric shock weeks ago has become alarming after a previously rapid recovery An attending physician Dr Molt issued a bulletin today noting the issue is more doubtful due to a complication which has arisen
Washington May 24 Both State and Navy departments had expected trouble with the Colombian insurgents but no information was received this afternoon or evening about the insistence of the captain of the Machias that the insurgent command cease harassing American fruit vessels.
A correspondent reports Senator Hoar of Massachusetts delivered a notable Senate speech on the Philippine government bill. The piece praises his Americanism integrity and old fashioned manners, urging careful perusal for those who missed the address. It notes some support expansion while others question retaining the islands.
May 24 in Austin Texas charter filings include Waxahachie Chautauqua Park Association of Waxahachie with 10000 capital stock and incorporators T J Cole D G Thompson M B Templeton and Cary Oldham. Worth Country Club of Fort Worth with 30000 capital stock and incorporators Wim Brice Arthur S Goetz Geo B Loving W S Wilson J B Keeler and Wm D Newby. Corsicana Transit Company of Corsicana with 75000 capital stock and incorporators W W Little F N Stormont and R W Wortham. Burlington Oil Company of Denver granted permit to do business in Texas with 800000 capital stock. Texas office to be located at Beaumont.
Dr. M. M. Smith signs option with Prof Ni J for the Malone mansion property near Llano Texas. The 60 acre site will host a sanitarium aimed at treating consumption and related illnesses. Promoters plan modern facilities after inspecting northern and eastern institutions.
Mayor R E White of Austin forwarded 471 457 to Goliad for cyclone sufferers on May 24 in a city effort. The donation supports relief for residents impacted by the disaster.
Houston, May 24 report that contractors who for three years bought mules and horses in Texas for the British army in South Africa may cease purchases as enough animals have been sent abroad. The $4,000,000 operation is blamed on peace talks. Texas farmers face shortages and high prices for mules amid crop disruption.
A late night shooting at an Alamo Plaza saloon left Floyd Lawson wounded in the stomach area but not seriously. A bartender was arrested for assault to murder and released on a 300 bond after claims of mistaken gun handling and an accidental discharge.
Dallas resident Thomas E Cook is at the Menger with other visitors including Jules Levy of Victoria and Louisville guest J. B. Sweeney. St Louis men G. S. Patterson and P. B. Caldwell are also registered at the Menger, with Beeville’s S. J. Lancaster and New Orleans’ C. Berwick at the same hotel. Various travelers from Houston, Beaumont, Meridian, and other cities stay at the Menger, Southern, and Bexar, while local residents visit family and attend business. The Manieke and other hotels list dozens of names from across Texas and beyond, including Miss Kasie Humphries and Lt. W. Bartlett among arrivals.
A Washington- sourced report to the Evening Post outlines Spooner reciprocity terms for Cuba. It notes a 20 percent limit on base cessions, excludes refiners in U S war fuels, and grants the President power to identify affected parties and grant duty remissions to shippers or owners.
The San Antonio Bowling League nears its finale this week with closing matches. Casinos face Turners in a makeup game from last Friday as Turner Hayseeds bow on Turner alley. Alamos host Beethovens on Wednesday, Huisaches duel Casinos on Thursday, with trophies ready for the banquet presentation.
Henry Flores, a young Mexican boy of 418 San Saba Street, was attacked yesterday at about 4 PM by a vicious dog on West Houston Street. Three wounds opened on his left calf as he walked with two companions, and they went to the police station to report.
The catalogues for the International Fair are prepared and distributed to various states. The volume includes three parts with paper and a glossy cover, and features rules for each exhibit. It is interspersed with advertisements and has half-tone illustrations.
A fragment describes a society event with mentions of Mrs. FP and a lodge, an evening address, and lighting. The text indicates a social meeting or talk connected to a women’s auxiliary group, with potential reference to a lodge and a night gathering.
The Round Base Care item from Austin Texas dated May 28 reports that for a writ of error a filing was made by noon in the Texas Supreme Court regarding the Railroad case against Weld and associated parties.
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