Fragmented San Antonio and Texas political and crime notes
A sprawling OCR of notices and clippings reports political shifts and comings in congress, local Texas trials and arrests, rail and weather events, and criminal cases. It cites Schleicher’s death, bills, a royal marriage rumor, and various city updates across Denison, Galveston, Houston, San Antonio, and Fort Worth with scattered dates and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Schleicher
Washington
Texas
Houston Telegram
Schleicher
Darmstadt
Germany
University of Geissen
San Antonio
United States
Nationalegislature
Cuero
DeWitt County
Denison
Tyler
Comanche
Fort Worth
Will Lambert Seen As Likely Clerk Of The House
An Austin special reports Will Lambert as a popular candidate for clerk of the house and seen as an efficient officer. Governor Turocxmortox heads the Pacific railroad committee and seeks separate days for bill consideration. Fort Robinson Nebr. prison escape attempt results in 40 deaths and multiple injuries. Voorhees backs recoining the trade dollar into standard silver dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Will Lambert
Will
Turocxmortox
Pacific Railroad Committee
Voorhees
Shooting in Madisonville Report Tracked by Globe Democrat
The St Louis Globe Democrat carries a Madisonville dispatch detailing two shooting incidents. There is no telegraph communication from Madisonville to verify updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas Christian Advocate
Reed
Galveston
Theews
O.S. Eaton
Hearne
Groesbeeck
Denison
St. Louis
St.Louis Globe Democrat
Madisonville
Texas
Ice water and sun exposure warned in extreme heat
The article cautions that ice water and undue exposure to sunlight should be avoided as much as possible when the weather is extreme, stressing protective measures in hot conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
St.Louis G.D
Sheriff McDade challenged by Houston man to fight in Louisiana
In Hempstead last week Sheriff Tom McDade of Waller County published a counter card calling A A McBride of Houston a liar and other insults. McBride has replied by challenging McDade to a fight naming Louisiana opposite Orange as the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McBryde
Tom McDade
Waller County
Houston
Hempstead
Hempstead Cowie
A. A. McBride
McBride
McDade
Louisiana
Orange
Afghan war near end as Roberts wins large battle
A Calcutta telegram reports General Roberts attacking hostile tribes with three small columns and securing a decisive victory. About 300 of the enemy were killed, with British losses described as trifling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Roberts
Brenham 20 to 25 Cent Trick Hits Local Stage
A Brenham youth shaves 5 cents from 20 cent pieces and passes them as 25 cents. The Denison Herald notes actors may fall ill suddenly causing no shows. The piece condemns the practice and praises honest local youths while labeling Brenham as the site of this industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Denison Herald
Benham
Texans Arrive in Chicago Cattle Convoy in Deep Cold
The Chicago Drivers Journal reports a consignment of thorough Texans arrived in Chicago this morning as the thermometer stood 12 below zero. The cattle appeared gaunt and famished, their backs arched as they were unloaded from the chutes, resembling camels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Chicago Drivers Journal
The Cork Visit and Grant Snub Debate
The Chicago criticizes the Cork public for snubbing Gen. Grant during his visit. The article argues Grant’s reception reflects on him personally, not the United States, and compares it to any private individual being snubbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grant
Cork
United States
Talk of New Superintendent for Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Austin dispatch reports calls for a new head at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum amid opposition from backers of the old regime. A rotation plan appears planned as McCulloch’s appointment sparks critique. Twenty five members and several senators have already arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Friends
McCulloch
City Lawyers Face 25 Dollar Annual License Tax
St Louis imposed a lawyer license tax of 25 dollars yearly. About 500 to 600 lawyers in the city must comply after a court case reached the supreme court, which reversed an earlier ruling and awarded collection to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
St Louis
Braman
St. Louis City
Supreme Court
Train wreck near Greenwood injures Pomeroy troupe
A wreck of train No 4 from Marshall in Greenwood Louisiana due to a broken rail injured Miss Pomeroy and several troupe members. a negro man was killed as the overturned coach caught fire. Prompt conductor action saved lives. A Columbus Citizen writer urges finality of trials and end to term continuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Marshall
Pomeroy
Columbus Citizen
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Ham Bauer
Dany
Letin
Pisuanx
Congress
Padras
Negros
France
Treasury
New York
John A. Logan
Illinois
Mr. Schnleicher
Arlington Estate
Alexandria
A. M
B. M. Hobby
Crimin Court
San Francisco
Tray Dye
A.M. Tullis
Seuniga
Sanchez
Peidras Neigras
Denison News
Denison Wers
Herald
Geo. Guyon
Hessing
Randall
Vermillionville
Col. Adams
Major Converse
Take Charles
Corps of Engineers
Alfonso
Spain
Bellville
Bedford
Ark
Iron Mountain Road
Lockwood
Austin Statesman
Federal Building
Caleb Cushing
Jefferson Davis
Franklin Peirce
King
David R. Atchison
Missouri
Tre Banner
Denison Fterald
Grayson
Palestine
Jamies Quisenberg
Julian Hartridge
Georgia
House of Representatives
Senate
Scuurz
Sheridan
Indian Bureau
Dénison
Colbert
I .T
Colorado
Citisen
Cutcaco
Fort Sill
Texas and
Indian Territory
Sherdan
Beck
Sherman
Treasury Department
Wild Cat
Dallas Herald
St.Louis
Harrisburg
Wm. Maberly
Maberly
State News
Burnet
Mrs Coffee
Miltony County
Mt . Pulletin
Ofcana
Columbus
Burnet County
James T. Foley
Pottsville
Whitesboro
State Grange
McKinney
Wm. Henderson
Seguin
Burnets County
Alamo Faro Bank
Uvalde County
Navasota
Colorado County
Citizen
Hamilton Arenid
Lampasas Creek
Prof. Schwarz
Ellis County
John Diegle
M. Diegle
Victoria County
Wo. Bradford
Tremont House
Wm. Thompson
Hawkins
Dallas
Des Moines
Iowa
Pilot
John O. Greer
Pattison
Addington
Karnes
Greer
Ennis
Martin
Sedalia
Jno
C. Bacon
Ben
Thompson
San Ansone
Bacon
D. T. Searcy
Bellville Beacons
Austin County
Huntsville
Gardner
Ross
Richmond
Phipps
Denison Weald
Farmer
Little Mineral
London
Sing Sing
Joliet
Victoria Advocate
Besht
America
Council of
Carden
N. J
St. Petersburg
Sarah
Ae “Sear
Crn
Fort Robinson
Neb
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