City Council Adopts Sewer Postponement And Sidewalk Reforms
The adjourned City Council session debated Commerce Street paving before sewerage, approved sidewalk repairs and city contractor concerns, and adopted ordinances on fire limits and meat stalls while outlining future actions on streets, parks, and staff appointments. The mayor cast deciding votes on key measures as Alderwoman and Aldermen pressed for board continuity and infrastructure funding.
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J. H. French
Belknap
Dwyer
Hambleton
Lockwood
Richter
Schreiner
Story
Smye
Arnaud
Cardenas
Bolton
Pauly
Commerce Street
Wren
Joyce
Wou
Sunset Railroad
Crockett
River Avenue
Duerler
Ditch Commission
W. Lippe
Alderman Dwyer
Austin
Navarro Street
Goliad Street
Grand Avenue
Avenue
Madre Ditch
San Pedro Creek
Murder and lynching rock Cotulla after jail escape
Green McCullough, labeled a desperado, shot and killed Charles Bragg in Cotulla. Citizens hanged Bragg from a tree after taking him from jail. The dispute traces to a contested sheriff election and a prior street shooting in which Bragg wounded McCullough and McCullough killed County Judge Williams.
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Cotulla
Green McCullough
Charles Bragg
McKinney
Tompkins
Pleasanton
Notable visitors at the Central Hotel listing local figures
J C Dunn and wife of Coleman, R Y Hudson of Fort Davis, H B E Tuttle from his Frie county ranch, Thomas P Marsh of Taylor buying sheep, Frank Douglass of Kyle now Seguin and at the Central, Otto L Amberg from Rutersberg also at the Central, Judge Thomas Paschal Castroville with the Me ne delegation to New Braunfels, Mrs Mary Johnson of the Lieur daughter’s health trip to the coast Houston.
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J.C. Dunn
Coleman
R. Y. Hudson
Fort Davis
H. BE. Tuttle
Frie County
Thomas P. Marsh
L'Aylor
St. Leonard
Frank Douglass
Kyle
Seguin
Otto L. Amberg
Justice Anton Adams Presides Over Two Marriages and Suit
Justice Anton Adams joined two couples in marriage, wedding Max Gander to Anna Joschmyer and Lorenz Wall to Crescencia Eberle. His court awarded H Faustus and A Blondin a $7663 judgment on sworn account, with an appeal notice planned.
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Anton Adam
Max Gander
Anna Joschmyer
Lorenz Wall
Crescencia Eberle
H. Faustus
A. H. Blondin
Irish leaders to address Land League in Boston visit
Thomas Sexton and William Redmond arrived in New York en route to Boston for the Land League convention. Sexton described friendly ties with Parnell and Davitt, said aims center on tenant rights and league unity, and predicted a return after August 30 to continue organizing support in America. The narrative mentions harsh Ireland land disputes and anticipated receptions back home.
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New York
Thomas Sexton
William Redmond
Boston
Land League
Sexton
Parnell
Davitt
America
League
Symbel
Healey
Leitrim
Ireland
Henry's execution under Greely during polar party mission
A Portsmouth report confirms Colonel Kent's interview with Lieutenant Greely about Henry's thefts of food and gear among the Greely party. Henry was shot on June 6 to preserve discipline and prevent further starvation, with Greely denying cannibalism and a court of inquiry likely after Secretary Chandler reviews the case.
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Boston
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Kent
Greely
Henry
Brainard
Navy Yard
Secretary of War
Chandler
Rattlesnake Jakes Death in Meagher County Shootout
In Meagher county on Big Spring Creek two horse thieves Rattlesnake Jake and O Fallon tried to loot Lewiston. Local townsmen armed with three guns repelled them. O Fallon was shot and died after aiding his partner, while Jake was killed soon after.
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Portland Oregonian
Big Spring Creek
Meagher County
Jake
O'Fallon
Lewiston
Rattlesnake
O’fallon
Smith
Resolutions on death of Brother George Alexander
The San Antonio Lodge No 11 I O O F submits mourning resolutions for Brother George Alexander who died August 5 1884. The group expresses sorrow bowing to the Supreme Ruler’s will and extends heartfelt sympathy to his wife and children. A sealed copy is to be sent to the family and the resolutions published in city newspapers. Signed by J Y Dansnett H C Miller and W Horr.
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San Antonio
Texas
George Alexander
J. Y. Dasnrett
H. C. Miller
W. Horr
Narrow Escape Ends in Horse's Tragic Death
Miss Nellie Burke, famed equestrienne, narrowly escaped a deadly fall at Shelbyville Illinois last week. Near the wire she raised her whip causing the horse to shy and crash into a fence where a 2x4 rail impaled the animal, killing it instantly. Burke was thrown 20 feet, suffering only contusions and shock. The sports horse was valued at $2000.
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Nellie Burke
Equestrienne
Shelbyville
Ills
Iss Burke
Assumption Day Masses Set Across Local Catholic Churches
Tomorrow marks Assumption Day in the Catholic calendar with high masses in all churches. San Fernando cathedral hosts the main celebration with Mass at 10 o clock and the "Ave Maria" by Cherubini at offertory performed by Mrs. Ferdinand Herff.
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San Fernando Cathedral
United States
Cherubini
Ferdinand Herff
Lost child sought near Millbird by local marshal
Lost on August 5, about six years old with two or three teeth missing from the front, dark skin, stutters when talking, wearing a striped waist, black pants and a dove colored hat. Last seen at Millbird at 8 p.m. Contact Robert Holland near the Methodist Episcopal church with any information.
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Marshal Shardein
Millbird
Robert Holland
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dance Class Soiree At Springs Praised by Ladies
Madame Virginie Donaldson hosted a pleasant hop at the springs for her dancing class last evening. Attendance was small but the gathering was brightened by the smiles of Misses Gaylard Paschal Annie Hunter Robinson Fest Conley Lottie Bitter Zacharias Newman Porter Derr Wesing Koenigheim Campbell Anderson Ryan and Mrs and Miss Blythe. Dancing continued until about midnight.
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Virginie Donaldson
the Springs
Misses Gaylard
Paschal
Nnie Hunter
Robinson
Fest
Conley
Lottie Bitter
Zacharias
Newman
Porter
Derr
Wesing
Koenigheim
Campbell
Anderson
Ryan
Mrs
Miss Blythe
Pleasanton Stage Driver In Medina Duel Scare
Deveraux, a Pleasanton stage driver, clashed with a Medina station agent twelve miles south of the city. The agent drew a pistol and "got the drop" on Deveraux but the incident ended without bloodshed. An old feud is given as the motive and both parties were being prepared for trouble. Deveraux reportedly was not armed.
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Pleasanton
Deveraux
Medina
Local couples mark anniversaries with gatherings
Mr and Mrs G Artzt celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary at home on Ko mana street. Rev C C Armstrong and wife observe the 2nd anniversary with a small social gathering tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Artzt
Komana Street
Rev
C. C. Armstrong
Amateur Base Ball Match For Ladies Exposition
Local youths plan two amateur nines to stage a benefit game for the Ladies Exposition Society. A fat men vs lean men or a dude nine against Mother Hubbard nine with a dude umpire is promised, promising laughter and a large crowd.
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Ladies’ Exposition Society
Mother Hubbard
Labor turmoil and mob violence sweep multiple cities
Telegraphic items report cholera deaths in Towton and Les Omer, government seizure of a printing office in Mexico, and Indian land leasing talk in the interior. In Denver workers strike at Kansas Pacific and South Park shops over job promises and layoffs. Collison case in Cuiaca ends with insanity verdict. Cribben Sexton strike clash in Cuiaco leaves a man dead. Iowa City sees mob attack on a prosecutor and widespread street trouble with patrols and arrests pending.
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Towton
Marsernixs
Les Omergues
Department of Bassales
City of Mexico
Perez Jardon
Jardon
Constitutional
Washington
Portsmouth
Interior Department
Indiana Territory
Denver
Kansas Pacific
South Park
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Ellis
Kansas
Curiaco
H. M. Collison
Cribben & Sexton
Heck
Pittsburg
Iowa
W. H. Bailey
Swafford
Watford
Uae
Galveston Daily News Critiques Cleveland Policy Proposal
The Galveston Daily News mocks a Democratic National Committee plan to form a commission to probe Editor Dana's grievances against Governor Cleveland deeming it unnecessary. It asserts Cleveland is unfit for president and has earned no merit for promotion.
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Galveston Daily News
Democratic National Committee
Dana
Gover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
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Rich Bros. & CO
Soledad Block
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