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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1885
Page
1
Reports from Halphong, Marseilles, Madrid, London, Vienna, Crigory Mexico, Troy, Watertown, New York and other places describe cholera outbreaks, quarantines, naval and military actions, and public notices. The dispatches note deaths, infections, relief efforts, and governance challenges amid the global health crisis and political events.
In a San Antonio Light column from Austin dated August 12, 18%5, a heated mix of local chatter notes a dull climate, upcoming December city election, and hints of mayoral contender antics involving straw hats and shoes. It lists names like John W. Robertson and J. Cummings as possible figures, plus a sweep of state officers and a United States District Attorney appointment rumor.
County Judge Wurzbach opened returns listing trustees by precinct. Names include Leon Springs H W Toepperwein and others across precincts 1 through 37 with several precincts missing returns. The long list names multiple individuals linked to communities such as Bulverde Los Aegos Helotes Locke Hill Coker Seay Selina St Hedwig Mount Olive Calaveras Rockport Los Arroyos Pablito Highland San Juan Medina and more.
A morning special meeting of the City School Board in San Antonio re elected most principals for the 1885 86 term. John A Moore of Santa Clara colored school is dismissed. Several ward principals re elected and a plan to hire minor teachers discussed. An architects offer to work pro bono for the new schools was received with thanks. County Commissioners approved JP and constable reports and road crossing repairs were debated.
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