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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1884
Page
2
Coroner H M Hoxie the fourth Vice President of the Missouri Pacific tours Texas highlighting the railroad’s role in southwestern development and its leased lines. The piece notes ongoing regional growth and the railroad’s lasting impact on the area.
The piece surveys Democratic and Republican tensions with Brackenridge's criticisms, notes former president Cleveland and Blaine contrasts, and quotes advocacy by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. It also recounts Ex-Judge Batchett’s Egypt views and discusses economic optimism amid hard times.
City ordinance bans fighting and sparring exhibitions in public venues with or without gloves. Violators face a fine between 25 and 200 dollars, Conviction before the Recorder. Passed July 14 1884.
City ordinance prohibits noisy language and vulgar performances in theatres and amusement venues. It bans indecent acts, states penalties of $25 to $200, and was passed July 14, 1834 by Mayor J A Frenen with City Clerk E P Craypon. Also includes a 1884 civil citation for Mathias Koch vs Ellen Shoulders requiring publication and service of process in Bexar County Texas.
Two farms totaling about 1207 acres lie along the Guadalupe river and Mill creek nine miles from the railroad and county seat. The larger tract includes 900 acres of timber and 300 acres cultivated with five California houses and three log frame homes, river bottom land, and a fenced island area. second tract adjoins with 700 acres, 300 river bottom on the south side, and 200 acres cultivated. Real estate agent J W Brapiey of San Alonzo handles inquiries with prior possession claimed for 34 years and perfect title.
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