Grover Cleveland Accepts Democratic Nomination Letter
Grover Cleveland formally accepts the Democratic nomination for President in a letter dated August 19 1884. He endorses the convention platform, warns against corruption and re election, and calls for protection of labor, honest public service, and government by the people with reform. He cites reformers like William Vilas and committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AlBany
Grover Cleveland
United States
Chicago
Aepeoes
Wm. F. Vilas
D. P. Pesher
San Antonio convention stirs Bexar Democrats over free trade marks
The Bexar County Democratic convention shocks local members by endorsing free trade measures and backing John Hancock in Congress, challenging protectionists. The Fort Worth Gazette notes Sayers faced renewed death warrants while the San Antonio event prompted claims the convention was compromised and “none of our convention.”
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San Antonio
Bexar County
Satan
Express
Watterson
Morrison
Carlisle
John Hancock
Hancock
Roger Mills
Sam Randall
Joe Sayers
Columbus Lree
Sayers
Fort Worth
The
Mr. Sayers
Upson
Randall Democrats
Discontented Britons Debate Misrepre sentation and Rights
An indignation meeting at Sommers Garden gathers English immigrants in Texas to condemn Dr Kingsbury over alleged misrepresentation by the railroad land agent. Speakers, including E F Mullens and J C Carr, denounce defenses as inadequate while the crowd roars for rights and beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sommers’ Garden
du Pays
W. B. Close
Ed Steves
W. Ransom
W. Richardson
Kingsbury
Galveston
Harrisburg
San Antonio
J. C. Carr
America
Dr. Kingsbury
Texas
Rome
Doctor Bartlett Visits City From Saltillo
The jovial Phil of Dr. James Bartlett, once a young physician here, now a resident American Congal and physician at Saltillo Mexico, is back in our streets for a short visit of four or five days and looks well.
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James Bartlett
Congal
Saltillo
Mexico
Farmer Receives Broken Leg After Fractious Horse Incident
Mr George Champie of near Boerne arrived with a broken leg after a horse kicked him while driving toward the city. Dr Amos Graves set the limb in plaster and the patient is doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Champie
Boerne
Amos Graves
Mexican Mutual Aid Hears Independence Celebration Plans
At a meeting last Saturday the Mexican Mutual Aid society discussed celebrating September 15 16 and 17. The President appointed 25 commissioners to arrange a grand celebration and they will meet tonight at the Recorder's court room at oclock to organize subcommittees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexican Mutual Aid Society
Recorder’s Court Room &T
Recorders Court Docket Faces Heavy Morning Session
A crowded session before the Recorder saw A. E. Perez fined for beating and striking. several cases continued or dismissed for disturbing the peace. Maria Davis and Jane Bell fought in court with a knife injury leading to a $10 fine for Jane after doubtful testimony. Multiple defendants including vagrants and minor offenders were fined from $5 to $10 for various offenses.
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A. E. Perez
Frank Watson
Jackson
Lyons
Menger Hotel
Recorder
Maria Davis
Jane Bell
Jane
Maria
Alice
Lily Barnes
Julius Weinstein
Mr. Weinstein
Guadalupe
Antonia Giomini
Emilia Garcia
Barbara Cano
C. Garcia
Juan Carnavachea
B. Angelo
San Pedro
Yturbide
Shannon
Max Dander
A. Alameda
Wm. Shely
Sam Foster
C. Cortez
Juan B. Urutia
Telegraphed orders transfer officers to Fort Clark rifle team
The dated order directs First Lieutenant F I Phelps Eighth Cavalry from Camp De Rio to Fort Clark Texas to command the Department Rifle team for public service. First Lieutenant L Woodward Adjutant Tenth Cavalry is granted a one month leave of absence effective by September 15 1884 with possible extension.
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Fort Clark
Texas
Adjutant General's Office
TI. W. Morrison
Sixteenth Infantry
Fort Concho
Harry F. Sherman
San Antonio
Tex
William A. Catchings
Eighth Cavalrycruit
Gustav von Toussaint
Eighth Cavalry
Rgeant George Rhind
James Forrester
Fort McIntosh
Quartermaster’s Department
F. I. Phelps
Camp de Rio
Adjutant General Division of the
Missouri
L. Woodward
Adjutant Tenth Cavalry
Port Ler
Man Thrown From Horse Injures Wrist and Head
Hesler of Tay lor street Third ward was thrown from his horse on Avenue C this morning. He sustained a sprained wrist and a cut to the head. Dr Hadra attended and reports condition not seriously injured.
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Hesler
Taylor Street
Third Ward
Avenue C
Carriage trimmer and pen owner flee town amid small debts
In Recorder’s court a colored woman, Lizzy Lewis, laments injustice after a disturbance verdict. Stewart, a carriage trimmer, and Tom Burroughs, a pen maker for Hurd & Armstrong, are said to have disappeared leaving several creditors unpaid. Hart & Bond plan to open a new saloon at Howard Building on the 30th with lavish turning counters and fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Hurd & Armstrong
Stewart
Tom Burroughs
Messrs. Hart & Bond
Howard Building
Court House
Ireland Likely Renominated at Texas Democratic Convention
Houston reports indicate Governor Ireland will be renominated with little opposition. Free men are not as formidable as expected, though they will push the effort as long as possible.
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Houston
Ireland
Court docket closed to newspapers by clerk order
District court docket shut to all newspapers this morning by order of Clerk Baldus and will stay closed until return day next Tuesday. The sheriff will use the period to serve citations on parties to suits who hinder service by avoiding publication of suits.
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District Court
Baldus
Texas Museum Science and Library Association Event Set
Favre and Menger prepare for a frost interested science event next Sunday at the Texas Museum Scientific and Library association rooms. They work tirelessly to ensure a most interesting enter ego for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Museum, Scientific and Library Association
Favre
Menger
Man Died in Jail After Starving Self to Death
An elderly man named Weitzer, moved from the county jail to the poor house days earlier, died yesterday from starvation per County Physician R L Graves. He refused nourishment from detention until death, described as a self-imposed end. The ad promotes Electric Bitters by Rice Bros. & Co. as a cure-all for various ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weitzer
R. L. Graves
Mooning near North Flores ends with dog scolding couple
Late night near North Flores street two young couples attempted a prank by entering a vacant lot. A resident’s watchdog chased off the intruders, while one man dashed for a doctor or someone else in a hurry, leaving his partner to retreat alone.
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North Flores Street
City Board to Hear Tax List Appeals in August and September
The Board of Appeal and Revision of the Tax List will sit at the Mayor's Office from August 28 to September 6 to hear appeals on property assessments for the year ending February 28, 1865. Viewers must attend with written claims. J. H. Preven is Mayor and E. P. Craypon is City Clerk. August 20, 1884.
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City of
San Antonio
Board of Appeal
J. H. Preven
E. P. Craypon
Greely expedition notes and cholera reports worldwide
Telegraphic sketch covers Greely expedition exhumation at Delphi with Private Whistler, yellow fever decline in Sonora, cholera cases in Des Moines area, Odd Fellows funeral remarks, and various local incidents from August 19 including ship Brocodile quarantine, murders, and medical deaths across multiple cities.
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Chiago
Des Moines
Iowa
Central
van Buren
Washington
King
Nogales
Sonora
Mexico
Guaymas
Hermosillo
Curcaco
Delphi
Ind
Whistler
Greely
New York
State Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Order of Rebeka
St. Lovuts
Ark
Honegan
Pink Allen
Allen
Gateberg
McNab
Hubbard
Stamm
Neblett
Lesale
Crow
Lieutenant Day
Kate Preston
Gafford
Desmond
Wharton
United States
Barbadoes
State Department
Brocodile
St. Lucia
Calcutta
Demerara
Table Bay
Concert Programme at Travis Park by Eighth Cavalry Band
The Boston Herald lists a 6 o'clock concert at Travis Park by the Eighth Cavalry Band. It features March from Boston, selections from The Puritan's Daughter, Waltzes Immortellen and Gungel, La Mascote, and the ballad Once Again by Sullivan.
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Oteves & Sons
California
San Antonio, Tex
Galveston, Tex
Thos. Goggan & Bros
Cor. Market
Commerce St
Recorder’s Court
Lizzy Lewis
Telegraphic News
Greely Expedition
East Sacinaw
R. H. Horr
Troy
W. H. Vanderbilt
Robert Bonner
Bonner
Saratoga
New Mande
Arthur
Fifth Avenue
Newport
Derrort
Terre Havre
Voorhees
Travis Park
Rich Bros. & CO
Soledad
H. Whittemore
Hegeman & Co
Rice Brothers &Co
West Houston Street
Soledad Block
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