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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1885

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Quarantine Measures Considered By Board Of Health

The Board of Health urged the Governor to issue a quarantine proclamation. Detentions of ten days for vessels arriving from infected points would begin May 10. Local officials discussed tightening border health controls amid ongoing outbreaks and inquiries.

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Swiss Natives Celebrate Anniversary at Uehlingers Pavilion

A Swiss native club marked its anniversary with a 14 piece program of solos duets and choruses admirably rendered under Professor Meyer. Messrs Uehlinger and Heilmann drew strong applause with a comic duet Looking for an Engagement. A dance followed as dawn approached and floral offerings overwhelmed the two singers.

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Prosecution raids loom as San Antonio targets gaming

District Attorney George Paschal pledges vigorous action under new state laws against gamblers following a diligent grand jury that found at least 200 indictments. Keno rooms closed last night and gambling houses expected to shut next Saturday, with heavy fines possibly ending gaming in the city. The fourth anniversary of Elk Lodge No. 35 Knights of Pythias featured a parade, speeches, music, and a long social program with many local leaders and guests in attendance.

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F. W. McAllister & Bro Wholesale and Retail Cement Dealers

F W McAllister and Company advertise in Licur as wholesale and retail dealers in Austin white lime Rosendale English Portland cements plaster of Paris plaster hair and related building materials. They claim a large grocery trade built on hard work and fair dealing and pledge to offer best goods at lowest prices. Contractors and builders urged to correspond or call before purchasing elsewhere.

F. W. McAllister & Bro Licur Austin White Lime Rosendale Portland Cements Plaster of Paris Plaster Hair

Enlisted Tenth Cavalry Men to Join Command at Desert Route

As soon as able to travel all enlisted men of the Tenth cavalry in hospital at Fort Davis Texas will be sent to join their command en route to Department of Arizona. The Quartermaster's department will furnish transportation. The commanding officer of San Antonio will detail one private to report to the Assistant Quartermaster at the San Antonio depot for extra duty caring for cavalry horses thereat.

Tenth Cavalry Fort Davis Texas Department of Arizona Quartermaster’s Department San Antonio

West Houston Street Girl Shown Forcing Musical Prowess

A young woman living on West Houston Street is said to suffer mono mania aiming to impress friends with a singing voice. She reportedly performs gymnastic exercises for about an hour starting at midnight, disturbing neighbors who wish she would cease. Cleveland and Opera Puff Cigarettes are noted.

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