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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1885

Page

2

Double hanging bee shocks Kendall County crowd

Christina Aldava and Caladonia Chivarria faced the last penalty before about 3000 spectators. Kendall County reports abundant crops including grass oats corn sorghum fruits and grapes with prospects for a large pecan crop. The county sells school lands and plans to build a courthouse and jail. Stock markets rise while unions push President Cleveland for an emergency congressional session to aid industry and revive business. The outcome hinges on unsettled legislative action and potential party infighting.

Larepo Christina Aldava Caladonia Chivarria Kendall County Cleveland Congress

Seguin street railway nears completion with waterworks next

The article notes Seguin street railway near completion and waterworks to follow, plus quarantine stations at Larepo and El Paso, and inspection rules for trains from Mexico after the governor's proclamation. It mentions Texas labor and political viewpoints, weather, and civic projects, including a statue unveiling and local governance debates.

Larepo el Paso Mexico Vera Cruz Texas

Russian Spy Tale and Local Notices From The Era

Governor Currin recounts a Russian spy anecdote showing the Czar repeated a diplomat’s Paris talk. The page notes public reunions with German and French singing societies in Harlem and promotes various medicines and dairy cattle for sale.

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