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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1885

Page

2

Mixed 19th Century News Sparks Political and Social Debate

The column blends opinions on Grant's illness, England Russia peace talks, Cincinnati grand jury indictments on gambling and prostitution, and federal office politics in the South. It notes cabinet reshuffles, sewer projects, spoils systems, a Meyer's hall banquet, and speculation on state tickets and conventions.

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Texas papers praise W L Hall for treasury post amid political shifts

The Dallas Herald's W L Hall is favored for the Register of the Treasury, while an Alabama candidate looms as a likely honoree. Texas Democrats fault the Administration, advocate ward spending for city improvements, and celebrate Texas Day at the New Orleans World Fair with Commissioner Elliott’s strong speech. The Victoria Advocate notes a San Jacinto monument fund shortfall and Lianar supports San Antonio business index plus Corpus Christi bay outlook. The Sixteenth Amendment paper in Buffalo advocates prohibition specifics, while notes on Postmaster vacancies criticize Democratic tactics and doctors' bulletins on General Grant.

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Moral order in national affairs guides the right side

The piece argues for siding with England in global affairs, asserting a moral order distinguishes unprovoked aggression from defense and urging American sympathy for the English side. It also includes notes on Irish politics, Knights of Pythias statistics, and various medical and commercial notices of the era.

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