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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1884

Page

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Blaine and Logan Rally Draw Large Republican Gatherings

Speakers defend protectionist tariff and Blaine Logan candidacy while denouncing Democrats as corrupt. Colonel DeGress explains his Chicago convention stance and praises Blaine's 20 years of service. Union of Republicans and supporters invite cross-party members to join.

Rector Gosling Colonel DeGress Austin Chicago Fort Worth Arthur Hansche Blaine Logan Garfield General Logan Cleveland and Hendricks Club Blaine and Logan North Africa Evening ‘Democratic Cleveland Coating A. J. Evans Dick Hubbard reOgreed Burer Jack

Blaine and Logan Rally Draws San Antonio Crowd

Republican meeting at Blaine and Logan club headquarters draws a crowded audience. Speakers Ogden Rector De Gress and Evans defend Blaine Logan platform and tariff policy amid sharp partisan rhetoric and comparisons to Democratic rivals.

Notable Visitors Roam San Antonio Hotels

Sheriff McCall spends Sunday on his ranch. Visitors include J. A. Johnson of Gonzales and A. B. Newland of Organ, N. M., at the Central. Samuel M. Jarvis of Laredo and O. H. Wochsmer of Austin stay at the St. Leonard and Menger respectively. Several Austin figures attend the Menger including Judge Rector Mayor De Gress Eugene Swindell and J. P. Bayland. Others travel from Boerne Brooklyn to the hotels as part of a busy visitor schedule.

Sheriff McCall J. A. Johnson Gonzales Central Newland Organ N. M Samuel M. Jarvis Laredo Menger O. H. Wochsmer Austin St. Leonard C. P. Johnson United States Army Eagle Pass Co. F Boerne A. Evans Brooklyn N. Y W.B. Preston Cumberland Presbyterian Church A. L. McLane J. F. Hall Liouston W. J. Kingsbury Los Angeles California

Inebriates and Offenders Sit in Recorder Court

The Recorder's Court details numerous fines and dismissals for inebriates and offenses. Charges include insulting language, vagrancy, obstructing streetcars, and tapping Captain Karber's claret. Fines range from $2.50 to $10 with several dismissals and warnings.

Aimee Karber

Applewhite Crossing opens new Justice's court at Medina river

At Applewhite Crossing precinct No 5 Judge Massey opened the new Justice's court last Saturday. The first case F W Sibert vs P H Huard debated a disputed Cincinnati journey for a patent on a movable neck clamp. Huard denied consent to pay half the expenses and later sold the patent to Mr. Emerson for 50 dollars and a brass watch. He had earlier valued his share at 25,000 dollars. A verdict for the defendant followed. The major entry case was forcible entry and detainer with Leon Le Compte as plaintiff and Gustave Todouze and others as defendants. Non J H McLeary for the plaintiff. Messie Cocke and Tarleton for the defense. Proceedings began at noon and lasted until 12 15 a night, with a jury verdict of not guilty delivered at 12 40 Sunday morning.

Blaine and Logan Club Postoffice Exchange San Antonio L. C. Grothanus Judge Ogden Sommers & Uehlinger Grothaus Charles Ogden J. B James G. Blaine John A. Logan Blaine Logan Cleveland Hendricks Chicao Orth Peranng Fle Democratic Party Louisiana Greely Hancock Launter Ogden Toper Lamp Post New York Applewhite Crossing Medina River Massey F. W. Sibert P. H. Huard Cincinnati Sibert Hurd Emerson Leon Lecompte Gustave ‘Toudouze J. H. McLeary Messie. Cocke Tarleton

Property transfers between J Amanda Dignowity and Frank Kriseh Jr

J Amanda Dignowity sells to Frank Kriseh Jr for 250 dollars lots 8 9 and 10 in block M4 subdivision 157 west of San Pedro creek measuring 20 varas by 574. W Polly sells to John H James for 50 dollars city lots 4 and 5 on the west side of Pone Avenue north of Seventh Street.

J. Amanda Dignowity Frank Kriseh, Jr San Pedro Creek Varas W. Polly John H. James Pone Avenue Seventh Street

Counterfeit 1865 Mint Ten Dollar Gold Piece in Circulation

Bank officials warn of a very dangerous counterfeit ten dollar gold piece from the 1865 mint circulating in the city. The note describes it as a fair fake but lighter in weight, with the Bland dollar counterfeit having diminished in circulation here.

Gallant Rescue At River Near Guenther Mills

A young boy fell into the river below Guenther's mills and sank three times before Mr. Louis Schunke bravely plunged in and saved him by grabbing the hair. The boy slowly regained consciousness after the incident.

Guenther’s Mills Louis Schunke

Surprise Shooting Match In New Braunfels

About thirty San Antonians mainly from the San Antonio Schuetzen Verein traveled to New Braunfels at noon for a friendly shooting match. The event, meant as a surprise for New Braunfels, ended with New Braunfels winning both matches.

San Antonians San Antonio Schuetzen Verein New Braunfels

Street Fight After Store Robbery On Austin Street

Detective Jackson and William Lyons, owner of a store on Austin Street, fought yesterday near the Menger hotel. The clash arose from Lyons’s claim that Jackson knew of a $1800 theft and failed to warn him, prompting a physical confrontation before a fir of the Captain’s ag aga trophy of the seufire. They have not yet been tried.

Jackson William Lyons Austin Street Menger Hotel Lyons Agaga

Elwood Named New Manager of Sunset Base Ball Club

The Sunset Base Ball association directors unanimously selected Mr. J. B. Elwood as manager. He is described as well versed in baseball management and expected to unite influence and energize the organization, pleasing stockholders.

Sunset Base Ball Association J. B. Elwood Elwood

Kind Gambler Replaces Broken Wine Jug for Poor Boy

A reporter recalls a morning scene on Main plaza where a poorly dressed boy drops a wine jug and cries after it breaks. A burly gambler helps by buying a new jug for the boy, whose mother is a poor widow, and sends him away rejoicing. The act is praised as a small kindness with moral value.

Sunstroke Hits County Residents Amid Hot Spell

Deputy U S Marshal Nig gil suffers sunstroke returning from Medina County ranch. doctor reports gradual convalescence. Wagon driver F Brickle collapses, revived at Dreiss drug store after restoratives. Mrs Maxfeld, 70, dies from sun stroke and remains in precarious condition. local ladies approve smoking Little Jokkee.

United States Marshall Niggil Medina County F. Brickle Dreiss Max

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