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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1884
Page
1
A letter by E. ffrench Mullens attacks Dr. Kingsbury and the Light Reporter for alleged misreporting and bias against English immigrants. The piece criticizes American reception, defends British newcomers, and urges English readers to lessen clannish attitudes while noting Mullens’ frustrations with local journalism and civic reporting.
A reader requests space to defend bias in local governance as the San Antonio Light prints a letter criticizing the jury list for excluding African Americans. The writer urges impartial fairness in public affairs as the issue is raised.
M G Anderson states he will not withdraw his District Attorney candidacy even if 50 contenders enter the race stating that every free man has the right to seek office in a bold assertion reported by the San Antonio Light.
Messrs. Phil and Nat Sulzbacher, well known San Antonio gentlemen, have purchased a fine business location in Eagle Pass and will depart soon with a large stock of general merchandise for that place. The Licur joins many friends in San Antonio in wishing them success.
Superintendent Rote reports the city received 210 new school desks directly from the factory and bought them for 780 dollars, a liberal discount from the 1200 dollars card rate, achieved through Professor Rote’s efforts.
A well known English jeweler yesterday invited four friends from the tight little isle to dinner at his home, only to find there was no food. He had to visit a lunch stand to buy a cold meal for his guests.
Detective Hughes and Officer Abbey arrested John Thornton for burglary of a colored woman Bettie. Jewelry valued at $100 was stolen and found hidden in the Mitchell family home west of the San Pedro after a resident reported the theft.
Mrs E C Kent a respected Texas teacher has sent Licur copies of her pamphlets My Castles in Spain Hope's Retreat and Footene on the Sands of Time. Each is sold at 1 cent or 25 cents for all three she trusts they will have a hearty reception.
The San Antonio concert party led by Mrs Katzenberger and Professor Katzenberger with Mr Duernng tenor and Mr Clarke janist visited Flatonia Schulenburg Weimar Columbus and La Grange earning strong reception at Columbus where a 60 great subscription concert was held. Illness of Mrs Katzenberger's baby forced the group to skip Victoria Cuero and Houston though concerts will be given there in September and they depart for Boerne tomorrow for another performance.
The Sunset baseball team posted nine signed players Flanders Green McKale Van Vieck Yahn Carrifan Sanderson Proctor Palmer hese and manager Elwood at Lockwood and Hennessy’s saloon Sunset depot. They will tour the state with positions not yet known and have telegraphed a two game challenge to Corsicana for next Tuesday and Wednesday, planning to depart for Corsicana Monday or Dallas Thursday depending on reply.
An anti ring citizens ticket lists candidates for district judge George H Noonan district attorney L C Grothaus county judge C King sheriff Ed Jevens collector D M Poo District Clerk C Wurzbac Assessor Manuel Yturri Treasurer J B Lacoste Representatives W L Thompson George Paschal Justices Precinct No 1 Anton Adam M G Anderson Constable Fred Bader Commissioners The present Board head inspector Eugene Staffel Rome August 21 cholera daily register Italy reports Beramo four Campobasso three asternuevo three Parma one fresh cases Bergamo five Capucene seven Cosensean one In vance 10 attacked two deaths at other towns
The Western Texas political scene buzzes over Hal Gosling as a potential congressional candidate against Major Sayers. Supporters cite his growing base, willingness to debate, and broad appeal across Democrats and young voters, with West and Northwest backing noted. The key question remains will Gosling enter the race.
Seguin’s J C Ogden stays at St Leonard while Adone of Galveston and Smythe of Uvalde check in. Houston’s Van Buskirk and Givens of Corpus Christi pass through. Officials from Menger and St Leonard host many travelers including Abner of Fort Clark and Gibbs returning from Philadelphia.
The court dismissed several cases including Mrs Gallagher for maintaining a nuisance and Henry Davis for insulting language. Adele Warrington Ophelia Cox and others were charged with usual offenses and paid $50 to the city treasury. Defugio Esparza was fined $5 for drunken disorder. Hugo Liske faced back fare disputes and a fine for resisting payment. A New York man cited for carrying concealed items incurred a separate fine.
W Chrysler case continued for witness attendance while Juanee fights were dismissed. A Hemphill faced offenses for building a lumber addition without a permit and got dismissal. Emma Taylor charged as disorderly. An affidavit by Celestial involves liquidation of a $1 washing bill. A witness recounted water spilling during a window washing. The defense cites a servant washing a window upstairs. The case was
General orders direct selected Missouri Division marksmen and officers to Fort Leavenworth Kansas arriving by September 1. Travel from Fort Clark Texas to Fort Leavenworth follows July 27 with posts at San Antonio July 28. rifles and rations provided. per diem $1.50. Recruit L Cisco and Gustav von Toussaint assigned or attached to units. furlough granted for Michael Brown. medical officers reassigned during temporary absence.
A Chicago News report claims the Kansas City Times supports the National Democratic ticket but doubts its electability. It cites editor Dr. Munford’s pre-nomination remark that Cleveland’s veto of a 5 cent railroad fare bill cost him working man votes and jeopardizes New York and Buffalo support.
The note urges readers to sign and provide addresses for any letters to the editor about a candidate's qualifications. It argues that signed correspondence shows who one is dealing with and increases confidence, contrasting it with anonymous writing.
Poem style notes describe a campaign orator shouting nightly for one hundred dollars. Another verse recalls a seaside scene where a woman floats on the ocean until a crab bites her toe, prompting public commotion and alarm in a New York Journal item.
A garbled Chicago News fragment shows characters in distressed dialogue about tears favors and a Mother Hubbard gown. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent events or clear people, places, or dates.
Tele raw notes report a deadly mine fire at Buckridge Greenback in Shomoken Pa with gas choking rescuers and eleven mules dead. Other items include political resignations and claims from Grady Holt and a bank scandal in Rochester with Warner under scrutiny.
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