Democats name Hurd for re election in Tenth district
In telegraph style dispatches from August 20 the Democrats of the Tenth district nominate Hon. Frank Hurd for Congress. The item includes cholera reports from Marseilles Toulon and Southern France, and notes on politics in several states and cities.
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Torevo
Democrats
Frank Hurd
Paris
Marseilles
Toulon
France
Perault
Garde
Auré
Pyrennes
Tovulon
Louisville
Mignearouis
Glencoe
Ignatus Donnelly
Congress
People’s Party
Donnelly
Farmers’ Convention
New York
Arthur
Frelinghuysen
Chandler
Folger
Acton
Emory
Hatton
Washington
Dorman B. Eaton
Civil Service Reform Commission
Journal of Commerce
Lovuisvillx
W. N. Marshall
W. W. Wheatly
Chicago
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Boston
Ireland
America
National Democratic
G. W. Glick
And a Hopeful View of the Future of the Negro
The piece notes Magnolia’s confusion over equal rights and agrees with Mr Chevalier in his Fourth of July speech. It expresses hope for harmony between the two races and a future of equality and understanding.
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San Antonio Wight
Star
The
Bee
Magnolia
Chevalier
Notable Visitors and Guests at San Antonio Hotels
A long list of visitors stays at major hotels includes P Dick of Clifden at the St Leonard W Quickfall of Floradale at the St Leonard E C Moore of Uvalde county at the Southern OP W A Drade of Minden Louisiana at the Menger Hi H Peel of Pearsall at the Menger J H Dorsey of Pleasanton at the Central Frank A Douglass of Kyle at the Central R E Lessner of Creskill Pa at the St Leonard Colonel M A Withers of Austin visiting, J H Bensadon of New Orleans in city with family A C Oberholtze of Bloomingdale registered at the St Leonard Colonel Ed J L Green of San Marcos stops at the Central John McDaniel of Wilson county at the Central Thomas P Marsh of Taylor at the St Leonard J M Taylor of Hungerford at the Menger R B Carr of Hearne stopping at the Southern J M Miller of Kickapoo Springs at the Menger J M Born of the International and Great Northern at the Menger G Briant of Wheeler & Wilson at the Menger T B Johnson manager of the Lianr confined by fever Captain B F Buzare of a large ranch near Uvalde at the St Leonard Colonel A T Hyasiy manager of Calcasieu lumber yard and daughter left for the Gulf They will be absent some time and expect a pleasant return E rs veteran Sunset conductor from San Antonio to Houston and back spoke with the Lienr Vinton James returned from James & Stevens ranch near Uvalde where he oversaw fencing and outbuildings project
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P. Dick
Clifden
St. Leonard
W. OU. Quickfall
Floradale
E. C. Moore
Uvalde County
W. A. Drade
Minden
Louisiana
Menger
Hi. H. Peel
Pearsall
J. H. Dorsey
Pleasanton
Central
Frank A. Douglass
Kyle
R. E. Lessner
Creskill
M. A. Withers and Family
Austin
J. H. Bensadon
New Orleans
A. C. Oberholtze
Bloomingdale
Ed. J. L. Green
San Marcos
John McDaniel
Wilson County
Thomas P. Marsh
Taylor
J. M. Taylor
Hungerford
Texas
R. B. Carr and
Hearne
Southern
J. M. Miller
Kickapoo Springs
Seguin
J. M. Born
International and Great Northern Railroad
G. Briant
Wheeler & Wilson Seway Machine Company
T. B. Johnson
Lianr
B. F. Buzare
Uvalde
Leona
Nueces
A. B
J. C. Cook
Lone Star State
A.T. Hyasiy
Calcasieu
Gulf
E Rs
San Antonio
Houston
Sanderson
Here
Vinton James
James & Stevens
Texas Democrats Platform Adopted in Houston
Texas Democrats present platform endorsing National Democratic principles and Grover Cleveland Hendricks tickets. Emphasizes free ballot, public schools, land trusts, anti monopoly measures, railroad regulation, and property limits for corporations. Includes Hendricks acceptance and a 4am death notice for Charlie Vanderstraten with local funeral details.
Butler Defends Party Switch at Dock Point Address
General Butler speaks at Dock Point recounting his political shifts from the Democrats to align with what he calls the right, citing 1860 and 1868 votes and urging the people to organize. He asserts he never altered his core beliefs and aimed to influence party principles on land and fair shares for citizens.
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Butler
Dockey Point
Morebious Party
Cincinnati
Democratic Party
Hendricks Accepts Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination
Ex-Governor Hendricks acknowledges the Chicago Democratic convention nomination for Vice President in a letter dated August 20 1884 from Indianapolis. He states it is a nomination he previously noted with due honor and proceeds to accept.
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A. Hendricks
William F. Vilas
Michael M. Bell
National Democratic Convention
Indianapolis
Hendricks
Inpranarolis
Ind
Chicago
United States
Organ Recital At San Fernando Cathedral Delights Listeners
Professor A J I Barbour presented an organ recital on the largest instrument in the South at San Fernando Cathedral. His masterly skill made the entire program admirable and widely appreciated, a great treat for music lovers despite few pieces.
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A. J. I. Barbour
San Fernando Cathedral
Barbour
Local Court Docket Summary of Disruptions and Fines
Frank Watson fined five dollars for disturbing the peace. William McGuinness dismissed for careless driving. William Guilbeau and John Saffo dismissed for striking Juan Ibarra. Mrs. Gallagher nuisance case continued. Tinsley, Richard Oates, Stobainn, and others each fined five dollars for intoxication violations.
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Frank Watson
William McGuinness
William Guilbeau
Juan Ibarra
John Saffo
Mrs. Gallagher
Arphy
Tinsley
Richard Oates
Stobainn
Hack Owners Association Forms For Mutual Benefit
The Hack Owners Association announces its aim to unite and improve members, protect their interests, and raise hack busines standards. President W R Story leads, with H Carter as Vice President, C W Dunn as treasurer, and directors John B. Martin T R Heustis and May Foster.
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Hack Owners’ Association
W. R. Story
H. Carter
C. W. Dunn Pacretery
John 8. Martin
T. R. Heustis
May Foster
Pleasant leap year ball at Elm Creek school
A very pleasant leap year ball occurred at Elm Creek school house on the Medina river about 20 miles from San Antonio last Monday night attended by 48 or 50 couples including Messrs Armstrong and Clarke. The affair was organized by Misses Nellie Scanlon and Hermina Opperman who deserve credit for a brilliant success with dancing all night and refreshments served.
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Elm Creek School House
Medina River
San Antonio
Messrs. Armstrong and
Clarke
Our City
Nellie Scanlon
Hermina Opperman
Local Ticket Drawn For County And District Officials
Morning pickup in front of the courthouse reveals a ticket listing candidates for District Judge Fred Cocke and District Attorney Bryan Callaghan among others. Includes roles for District Clerk James H. French County Clerk Thad W. Smith and Sheriff Phil Shardein with several precincts and local offices named.
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Court House
Fred Cocke
Bryan Callaghan
James H. French
Thad W. Smith
Jose Cassiano
Oscar Bergstrom
Jose FE. Garcia
Wolfe Merrick
Phil Shardein
J. B. Lacoste
K. Opperman
R. Quintana
A. 8
Chevallier
A. Bruni
Lino Sanchezot
Henry Moeglin
Edward Braden
Justices of the Peace
Max Neuendorff
M. Barnes
Juan Cardenas
Volksfest Meeting Hears Prospects and Delays
A Volksfest association gathering at Scholz's hall discussed charging admission at springs during the celebration. The City Attorney's opinion was awaited, with postponement favored by some. Delegates Kalteyer and Fowler were tasked to recruit German citizens while Belknap and others planned merchant outreach. The group adjourned to August 22 with committees to report.
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Scholz’s
Volksfest Association
Belknap
George Kalteyer
Messrs
Geo Kalteyer
Harry Fowler
Shooting at Fest's garden injures Pleasanton youth
A unnamed shooter opened fire at a dance in Fest's garden injuring Bud Franks from Pleasanton with unclear motive. Later, a burglar raided Mrs. Jarett's boarding house at 500 East Houston Street. he was chased by William Neill but escaped unseen in the darkness.
Travis Assembly Knights Elect Officers in City Lodge
The Travis Assembly Knights of Labor elected H Heiligmann M W H Ryder-Taylor F awe Imhof Wits L eis ae I Es F G heres W .chs 5 Os Es Beyer I Rone meige reguayant at Struves along with Mr E O Meusebach. A thoroughbred mare of Dr Ellis veterinary care recovers after a dagger wound in her chest by a suspected assailant at night.
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Travis Assembly Knights of Labor
F. H. Knelly
H. Heiligmann
M. W
H. Ryder-Taylor
Awe Imhof
Wits L. Eis
I E.s
F. G. Heres
Gonees Beyer
I Rone Meige
Reguayant Assaay
Struve
E. O. Meusebach
Ellis
Troops Relieved at Fort Clark Texas Move to Camp Del Rio
Eighth cavalry units will be relieved at Fort Clark Texas and re stationed at Camp Del Rio with Second Lieutenant M F Steele remaining at Camp Del Rio. Troop F will take Fort Clark station upon relief and Fort Clark transportation will be used for movements.
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Eighth Cavalry
Fort Clark
Texas
Camp del Rio
Proximo
M. F. Steele
Secretary of War
Adjutant General of the Army
Stanley
United States Army
Army Regulations
Adjutant General’s Office
J. M. Lancaster
Third Artillery
W.H. Smith
Tenth Cave
Curious eyeless calf on Dolorosa street stockyard
A fully formed calf born last spring on Dolorosa street stockyard is on display. It lacks eyes aside from a scar on the forehead and has a short tail erected high on the spine. The creature moves continually, resembles a bear in gait, and is owned by Mr Wilson who highly values it.
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Dolorosa Street
Wilson
Captain Jackson Denies Six Week Gap With Firm Lyons
Detective Captain William Jackson says he knew nothing of Stewart and Lyons for six weeks before last Saturday and sought to aid Mr Lyons after learning of the ring. He reports an assault occurred last Sunday and, under counsel, insists the end is not yet in the matter.
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William Jackson
Mr. Lyons
Stewart & Lyons
Jackson
Fortune Teller Invades Second Ward Peddling Futures
An alleged female fortune teller works the Second ward in search of rented houses. She visits families under the guise of finding a quiet home, then offers to tell fortunes for 50 cents to women and 1 dollar to men before moving to a new neighborhood.
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Uces
Destiny
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Jefferson Davis
Hoavy
Mack Henson
Democrats of
Grover Cleveland
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana
Commonwealth
Charlie
August
Annie Vanderstraten
Blum Street
Recorder’s Court
Fest’s Garden
Bud Franks
Bucklen
Rice Brothers
Soledad
Fortune Teller
Hid
Steves & Sons
California
San Antonio, Tex
Stablise
Galveston, Tex
Thos. Goggan & Bros
Cor. Market
Galveston
Commerce St
Rich Bros. & CO
H. I Whittemore
Hegeman & Co
Rice Brothers & CO
West Houston Street
Soledad Block
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