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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1885

Page

2

Confederate Survivors' Associa tion mothering Grant sympathy

The Tax Confederate Survivors' Association of Augusta sends a formal expression of sympathy to General Grant amid his affliction. The piece touches on political ridicule of doctors and officials, railroads in Texas, and economic notes on the World's Fair impact on Texas and the Southwest.

Augusta Georgia General Grant Higgins Treasury New York World Cleveland New Orleans Texas Southwest

Political Commentary and International Tidings Digest

A sprawling summary notes debates on jury leniency and capital punishment, libel suits by Carter Harrison, and tariff and patronage politics. It covers Colonel Morrison’s tariff stance, General Drum praising English troops but critiquing British staff, and Fish case significance for criminal law against embezzlers. It adds Russia versus England tensions and Cuero Star’s railroad push toward Floresville and San Antonio, urging local backing.

Call to Action for Railroad Link Amid Cuero Growth

The text urges united local effort to secure a Huntington to San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad connection. It stresses seeking assurances of aid from the Huntington interests and builders, promising a future boom and real estate value rise if the project succeeds, and a setback if it fails.

Vaux San Antonio Aransas Texas Cuero Star San Antonio Aransas Pass Floresville Cuero Floreaville Huntington The Gulf

White House social power shifts with Miss Cleveland at center

Washington social scene focuses on Miss Cleveland as President Cleveland's sister negotiates social access and influence in the White House. References compare past first ladies and note the sister’s determined, businesslike approach to her role and rights.

Grover Clevelands Hastings India John Cleveland Forestport John Brown Cleveland White House Hayes Garfield Arthur McElroy Miss Cleveland Washington Boston Globe

Texas Sour Mass Promoted As Superior Cure All

The proprietors claim the medicine combines iron with cathartics and diuretics to rapidly and permanently cure indigestion debility impure blood malaria digestive disorders and female diseases. Endorsed by W G McGown land agent of Texas who praises its convenience and effectiveness after 25 years of illness.

W. G. McGown Texas San Antonio Tex Europe United States W.G. McGown

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