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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1885

Page

2

San Antonio Building Booms as Fall Prospects Rise

A current San Antonio building surge signals a strong fall boom with high crop prospects. Reports on England and Russia show mixed tones while Russia asserts pressure ahead of negotiations. Wilson county subscriptions to the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad rise, with full funding anticipated soon. Local council debates street and plaza improvements with $50,000 guiding prudent spending. J. H. French chairs the health board dispute over open sewers. the committee’s stance is welcomed. Chicago grand jury moves to probe ballot stuffing. calls for a pure ballot as public safeguard. A Western congressman laments office hunting while letters flood his desk. The Bandera Bugle notes various editorials and San Jacinto Day reflections on Texan independence.

Licar San Antonio Monterey Mexico

Frail recall of a grand victory and gambling case

The piece reflects on public memory of revolutionary effort and honors veterans, then reports a Pittsburgh case where James E. H. Lane sues the executors of James H. Brown over a $2000 gambling debt from 1882. Frank Flynn and D. O. Kyle are named as key figures in the brace game and ensuing testimony.

New York Sun Pittsburgh James E. H. Lane Hot Springs Arkansas James H. Brown Ewing Brown Witness Lane

Fine Farm for Sale in Harris County Near Houston

A large 1100 acre tract in Harris County six miles from Houston on Buffalo Bayou with railroad by the property, ample water grass and timber, some improvements, and part under cultivation. 400 tons of hay last season. Sold cheap on easy terms. Inquiries to I. B. Johnson or J. W. Bradley.

Harris County Houston Buffalo Bayou I. B. Johnson J. W. Bradley San Antonio Moore Hollow International TI. c T. B. Johnson

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