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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1885
Page
1
Telegraphic dispatches report Grant’s condition improving at his residence with doctors noting better bodily strength and more exercise since the prior day. He slept through the night and remains under care as authorities monitor swelling and recovery.
New Orleans hosts Texas Day as Texas visitors fill the city for the World’s Exposition. Banners celebrate Texas achievements in size agriculture and industry. Display includes depictions of Sam Houston, the new Austin Capitol, and symbolic souvenirs.
A young man named C. F. Janney, alias C. W. Hoskins, attempted suicide at the Vance house by swallowing 20 grains of morphine after arriving under a false name. He was found semi conscious and later revived with antidotes after a delay with physicians. Janney, a Kansas City Milling Company drummer, had a history of swindling and gambling, but showed remorse and involved in a past case resulting in refunds to victims. Decorations day plans are announced by the K A R post in San Antonio with committees named and invitation to all members for the May 30 parade.
A letter requests public consent to sewering the river and ditches while criticizing slow, unpaid work and urging city officials and scavengers to address the stinky slop clogging streets. The writer attacks sewers opponents and asks for action to keep the river and ditches as clean as possible.
A well dressed man from Virginia accuses an undertaker of staring at his two daughters on a street. He declares intent to exact punishment and asks for the business address of local undertakers, prompting reporters to provide options.
Marshal Jackman has named deputies including B G Duval Ferdinand Niggli San Antonio John M Haynes Brownville John M Traynham Austin W Gillian Laredo W E Turner Eagle Pass John L Manning El Paso W D Gooch Colorado City Cleveland is the choice of the American people so are Opera Puff Cigarettes.
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