Iowa scheme to beat prohibition sparks national chatter
Telegraphic items note a diverse slate of ills and actions. cholera deaths in Manseruies and Touton, British cholera fears in Quiepec, New York strikers receive $1500 from Bricklayers Union, Paris protests over Versailles constitutional revisions, and a Thames steamer collision near Gravesend with passengers rescued from the Diane.
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Manseruies
New York
Paris
the Figaro
Prince Jerome
Versailles
Touton
Quipec
Ottawa
Grosse Isle
Cardiff
Dayton
Rosecrans
Slocum
Murray
Steel
Cutcheon
Acapulco
Panama
Lennon
Diane
Thames
Camden
Gravesend
Thames Haven
Wasuraron
Treasury Department
International
Des Moines
Iowa
Canada
United States
Rts
Dominion Ofanada
Custom House
Mire Revenue
Cargo sale and arrest in flour theft case
The steward fled aboard the Julia Baker, leaving behind 20 barrels of service goods. The ship reached this port where 500 barrels of flour were offered for sale. Walker was remanded in $3000 bail for trial at the November term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Baker
Walker
Pay Car Averts Sunset Railroad Strike in City
Dissatisfaction among Sunset railroad workers over three months of unpaid wages led to a likely strike, halted only by the arrival of a pay car rumored to be en route from Columbus. Workers faced credit shortages and hardship while awaiting payment, with potential for stoppage if certificates of indebtedness were issued instead of cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Railroad
Lancur
Columbus
Licar
Colored youths education rally at Recorder's court room
A large meeting of colored residents met in the Recorder's court room to plan larger and better educational opportunities for local colored youth. Rev. Henderson was elected chair. W. W. Grimes secretary. a committee led by War Logwood Parson Henderson J R Davis Hy O'Neil and W H Riley was formed to draft a memorial and appeal the San Antonio School Board for increased school facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Court Room
Henderson
W. W. Grimes
Parson Henderson
Parson Jordan
J. R. Davis
San Antonio
War, Logwood
Hy O’neil
W. H. Riley
Rain Refreshes Counties as Drops Become Heavier
The rainfall began with light showers then intensified across the county. Houston reports crop assurance in cotton after copious rain while Bastrop enjoys the first rain in eight months. Eastern McLennan and Taylor also see good rainfall, but farmers expect more to feed crops.
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Houston
Bastrop
McLennan County
Taylor
Military leaves granted for officers in Texas posts
Leave of absence for one month with possible extension is granted Captain P. H. Remington of the Nineteenth Infantry at Fort Clark Texas. Also, leave of absence for one month to take effect August 15 1884 is granted Lieutenant Colonel J. F. Wade of the Tenth Cavalry at Fort Stockton Texas.
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Adjutant General
Division of the
Missouri
P. H. Remington
Nineteenth Infantry
Fort Clark
Texas
J. F. Wade
Tenth Cavalry
Fort Stockton
Sunset and Galveston game halted by rain in second inning
The second game of a three game series began at 5 pm with many spectators. Galvestons scored first on a double play by Sunsets, then Sunsets tied it. Rain halted play in the second, Sunsets appeared advantaged but the contest was declared off with no winner.
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Sunsete
Galvestons
Sunsets
Arctic Heroes Welcome in Portsmouth for Lieut Greely
The city greets the Greely relief crew with banners and crowds as Lieut Greely and officers of Thetis Bear and Alert land. A grand procession, cheers for Schley Emory Coffin Chandler Hazen Wells Luce and other officials follows, ending with a parasol anecdote at the reception.
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Portsmouth
Schley
Emory
Coffin
Greely
Thetis
Bear
Alert
Powell
Rockingham House
Associated Press
Chandler
Hazen
Wells
Luce
Sehley
Hale
Lathrop
Dover
J. Randall
Robinson
New York
Relief Expedition
North Atlantic Squadron
New England
Absent minded wives give comic party tales from Chicago
Diversions from West and South Siders recount how absent minded spouses misstep with dress and socks at a party. A Field's employee notes a fashion mishap as a lady places a feather duster instead of her parasol on the counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Newa
R. A
Field’s
Tombstone mining tale of prospecting frontier days
Edward Schiefflin recalls how Tombstone, Arizona earned its name during late 1870s prospecting. He details early camps near Cochise’s stronghold, delays caused by Apache hostilities, and his move with Dick Gird to Nevada after selling interests in 1880.
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Arizona
Edward Schiefflin
San Francisco Chronicle
Tombstone
Wallapi
Cochise
Tucson
Dick Gird
Nevada
Beethoven Singing Society welcomes visitors with limited events
The Beethoven Singing Society arrives with a brass band at the Galveston depot then performs a Grand Chorus at Scholz hall. They attend a banquet at Mahneke's Garden before a concert tomorrow night at Turner hall. A banquet is planned at San Pedro Springs Friday night for singers and visitors.
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Beethoven Singing Society
Galveston
Depot
Scholz Hall
Mahneke
Turner Hall
Freighly
San Pedro Springs
Property Lots and Dwellings Across City Wards
The list itemizes several buildings with owners and prices: H Pauly lumber shed and warehouse on Dakota street Fourth ward for 200 dollars. James Stevens lumber kitchen on Avenue D Third ward for 100. Louis Deitzel iron-clad dwelling on Alamo street Fourth ward for 500. William Gleaser lumber stable on Dakota street Fourth ward for 50. Francisco V lumber dwelling on Houston street Second ward for 100. Walter Scott lumber stable on Laredo street First ward for 200.
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H. Pauly
Dakota Street
James Stevens
Avenue D
Louis Deitzel
Alamo Street
William Gleaser
Francisco V
Houston Street
Conductor Refuses Change for Old Lady on International Rail
An elderly woman with a five year old child was forced to ride to the designated station by an International railway conductor. She had bought a ticket for the wrong stop and offered to pay the fare to the correct station but was refused, leaving her to walk six miles home or to reach her destination. She sought help at Mr Jake Marshals residence after a hot, thirsty wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Marshall
International Railroad
Jake Marshal
Tho Ile
Case of the Mexican Hit With the Spade Heats the Recorder Court
In a lengthy Recorder's court session two aggravated cases dominated. Isabelle Sotello struck V Ochoa with a spade causing serious injuries and bandaged head wounds. Multiple defendants faced fines for quarreling fighting and disorderly conduct while other charges ranged from obscene language to threats with a razor. A pregnant victim, Mrs Goldenana, suffered assault with her unborn child in jeopardy.
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Recorder’s Court
Ella Howie
Isabelle Sotello
Ochoa
Sotello
Sotillo
Brauanaet
Recorder
Thomas Jefferson
Attie Williams
William Maibaum
John Cavanaugh
Randall
Mary Williams
Frances Washington
Mary
Frances
Williams
Roemer
Goldenana
Goldenana Patereey
Louis Johnson
Ona Johnson
Rachel Anderson
Commerce Street
Camargo
R. C. Cummings
W. Henry
Charles Lambert
Withoff
Ferguson
5Th Street
Lambert
Prettie Shepherd
Condy
Mat Toul
Foster
Uhl
Theodore Reltan
Personal Points and Arrivals In Town
Notables and visitors in town include Fred Bader progressing favorably J A Dibrell from Uvalde H V Clarke from Laredo staying at the Menger J Thompson from Butter PA at J C Washburn Houston arrival this morning James Angus to depart tomorrow for Cadiz Ohio Maj A Belknap and Maj J W B Dwyer due from New York Wednesday J J Sweeney of Sweeney Coombs Houston in town for several days making a pleasant call yesterday evening.
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Fred Bader
J. A. Dibrell
Uvalde
H. V. Clarke
Laredo
Menger
Butter
J.C. Washburn
Houston
James Angus
Cadiz
Ohio
A. Belknap
J. WB. Dwyer
Dog Finds Way Home After Weeks Apart
A shepherd dog travels from Flat Rock Ohio to Kansas with farmer McCauley then returns to his old Ohio home by rail. After arrival the dog refuses to reconcile with people and dies soon after. A New Haven hallelujah lassie comments on conversion.
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Flat Rock
McCauley
Kansas
Bellevue
Anima
Ohio
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Telegraphic News
Alabama
Kay West
Mate Walker
Lewis
Locke
Bahama
Trinidad
Waite
Isla
Arctic Heroes
Lieut. Greely
Tombstone District
Police News
Steves & Sons
California
G. N.R. R. Depot
Sunset Crossing
Alameda Street
Ieee Cee
Genta
TREO
Cate Reese
Cae
G.B. Frank’s
Alamo Store
Rich Bros. &Coo
Soledad
H. Whittemore
Hegeman & Co
Troy
Rick Brothers &Co
West Houston Street
Soledad Block
San Antonio, Tex
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