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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1885
Page
2
The waterworks grid improves the Fourth ward and is highly praised. San Antonio and Floresville Chronicle notes on politics include Senators confirming 159 of 173 nominations, and criticism of mileage funds. A Texan independence anniversary at New Orleans fair is dampened by rail fare delays.
The article notes the merger of the Journal and Chronicle into The Post as a morning paper, discusses the fate of the old Houston Post and calls for city-wide improvements. It also references a political rumor about W L Thompson and details Henry G Pearson’s postmaster appointment and office statistics. It then covers cautious views on an England Russia war and strategic cautions.
In Paris on April 4 President Grevy pressed De Freycinet to take the office of President of the Council and form a new cabinet while General Boulanger sails to Tonquin to assume command. Rumors say Ferry may seek Grevy’s sign on peace preliminaries with China but Grevy wants the new cabinet to decide. French terms with China require occupation of Formosa until peace and no indemnity, plus a future commerce treaty. Admiral Courbet reports bombardment of Makung forts and a successful French operation including a boat destroyng the Port Makung chain. Five French troops die and Chinese garrison suffers heavy losses. the French celebrate advance toward Litsitap lighthouse.
Colonel J W Bradley lists extensive properties including 200000 acres grazing land with timber and water, 12000 acres near Alamo plaza, 7500 acres near Floresville, 130000 acres in Mexico with cattle and sheep, 2250 acres in Bexar County, and 360000 acres in Republic of Mexico, all advertised with flexible payment, river fronts, and stock. Also notes 12 room houses on Avenue C and several city lots for sale.
The Eagle Pass Coal company announces readiness to supply clean hard and bituminous coal in any quantity with guaranteed weight and prompt delivery. Main office at Sunset depot, telephone 116. orders via Rice & Ryan office at telephone 314. F. H. Hawrz, Manager.
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