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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1884

Page

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Misrepresentation debated at Struve's Hall English meeting

Last evening at Struve's hall a large English emigrants meeting condemned Dr. Kingsbury for misrepresentation of Texas. Speakers included Haley Iredale Ryder Taylor Mullens and others who urged the resolution to censure Kingsbury and entrust a committee with added members.

Struve Haley Iredale Kingsbury Henry Ryder-Taylor Cooper Taylor Fy. Mullens Costello Messrs Cumberland Painter, Corner, Jr Jackson Doctor Kingsbury Gonewen Elfrench-Mullens Henry - der-Taylor W. Holland Dimaline Texas Kropp

San Antonio River Cleanup Yields Fewer Notable Finds

Two Lienr representatives surveyed the San Antonio River during a weed removal effort. They found improved navigability but noted many garbage cans along banks and numerous sluices pouring waste into the water. A snake sighting and a near-dousing at an ice factory added local color to the account.

San Antonio Lienr Cathay Houston Street Bridge Liaur Caldwell

Democratic Committee Error Helps Republican Campaigns

Secretary Post of the Democratic Congressional Committee announced an inadvertent mix up that led the committee to assist Republican campaign efforts. The misstep occurred as the group circulated materials under the mistaken name Wasminatox on August 22.

Democratic Committee Voorhees McSweeny Garfield Senate House of Representatives Ees Voorhees Post Wasminatox Democratic Congressional Committee

Notable Visitors Roost At Local Hotels In City

General N G Shelley of Austin and D P Maddux M D of Philadelphia are among guests at the Southern hotel. Dan Troy Esq from Ilondo City stays at the Central. W Tandy family from Seneca Mo. and F M Maddox Austin real estate dealer at the Menger. Various other travelers from Laredo Kerrville Cotulla Center Point Chicago and more are registered at the Menger St Leonard Central and Southern.

N. G. Shelley Austin D. P. Maddux M. D Philadelphia Dan Troy Ilondo City Do. W. Tandy Seneca, Mo F. M. Maddox Menger P. H. Wentworth G. L. Edie United States Army Menger Hotel Laredo Fort Duncan George H. Eno F. C. Jordan Cotulla St. Leonard D. K. Holdsworth Central Loma Vista Otto Koehler St. Louis Hoppe W. J. Glenn W. Turke H. Strong BE. C. Chism Kerrville C. A. Vollrath B. H. Ross Center Point Chicago John ©. Lewis Gould Railway System Texas 5. Darling G. W. Polk Schulenberg Jennie Strong Berta Goodloe R. J. Shelton Theodore Hielscher Eagle Pass Rio Grande

Recorder's Court Confirms Fines and Dismissals

In court, William Chrysler pleaded not guilty to vagrancy and was told to work. charges against A Hemphill and Mrs Tasch were dismissed. Others, including Ferney Smith, Wash Jones, Peter Bradley, and Betty Shepherd, received fines for drunkenness or disorderly conduct. Subscriptions to Gulf road funds questioned. Breckenridge urged to contribute substantively.

William Chrysler Goodwin A. Hemphill Tasch Vorres Mike Flannagan Edman Ned Ferney Smith Wash Jones Peter Bradley A.J. Stevens Travis Park Yates Betty Shepherd Bat Cave

RAYS OF LIGHT Gathered by Reporters on Their Tours

Local notes reveal a day of events including a Sommers Garden concert by the Eighth Cavalry band tomorrow afternoon and evening. Reports mention deaths, construction plans, visits, religious services, club meetings, and a workplace accident at Lockwood Kampmann's bank.

McAllister Sommers’ Garden Eighth Cavalry Santiago Rodriguez Franklin

County Clerk Denounces Fraudulent Election Ticket Claim

The county ticket published in the Licar is called a manufactured electioneer ing dodge against Mexicans and their sympathizers. County Clerk Thad W. Smith questions the claim and urges denial if inaccurate. He notes the alleged ticket traces to leaders of the late Democratic county convention and accuses them of using a named Mexican element to influence votes.

the Express Thad W. Smith Court House

Rock Mason Narrowly Escapes Death in Kalteyer Building Dig

Early this morning at about 8 o clock laborers and rock masons on the Kalteyer buildings in North Flores near Main street were excavating a bank of black dirt beneath the structure when a collapse or unsafe condition endangered a rock mason named Glasser living on Mill street. He narrowly escaped serious injury as workers evacuated the area and summoned aid. The incident highlights the peril of underground digging and the need for safety checks on site.

Glasser Kalteyer North Flores Street Main Street Mill Street

FurDI- NAND NIGGLI for Sheriff of Bexar county

The Light announces FurDI- NAND NIGGLI as a candidate for Sheriff of Bexar County in the upcoming November election. Also announced is Captain Putt SHARDEIN as a sheriff candidate at the ensuing election. A three year old boy, barefoot in a linen shirt with light hair and dark eyes, was reported missing from 206 Ardenaga Street, George Smith's boarding house, this morning and a lost child notice followed.

Furdi-Nand Niggli Bexar County Putt Shardein Ardenaga Street George Smith

Property transfers near San Antonio swap parcels on Mud Creek

Leopold and Johanna Schuhlmeier convey 130 acres on Mud Creek 12 miles northeast of San Antonio survey No 366 section 4 to William Schuhlmeier for 1400 dollars. J F Lockwood sells two lots Nos 7 8 east of the San Antonio River south of Nolan Street block 8 for 1 dollar.

Leopold Johanna Schuhlmeier William Schuhlmeier Mud Creek San Antonio J. F. Lockwood Mary E. Lockwood Nolan Street

Niggli Declares Candidacy for Bexar County Sheriff

Ferdinand Niggli announces his bid for sheriff of Bexar county. Former Deputy United States Marshal, he vows to serve zealously and efficiently if elected, asserting his readiness and capability for the office.

Ferdinand Niggli Bexar County Mr. Niggli United States Marshal Rey

Bids for Fourth Ward Colored School Building

A list of bids for a new colored school building in the Fourth ward is presented, with contract not yet let. Firms include Geiger, Lewis & Rowell, Smith & Co, and others, showing amounts around 930 to 1050 dollars.

Ec Oicee Res Sedda Vc Acvectins Geiger Anahs Lewis & Rowell Eoetee Smith & Co

County convention call sets Aug 30 in San Antonio

Mr C Runge chairman issues call for a county convention in San Antonio on August 30 to choose delegates for the District Congressional convention on September 10 and the State convention at Houston on September 3 Precinct meetings are to be held on or before Friday August 20

C. Runge San Antonio Houston

Captain Shardein Nominated for Sheriff in Licar

Licar carries an announcement naming Captain Phil Shardein as sheriff candidate. City Marshal Shardein is praised as an efficient fearless officer and gentleman whose election would reflect credit on himself and honor on the people.

Licar Phil Shardein Shardein Sherif

Officer Martinez discovers trot line near Lover's Lane riverbed

Last night Officer Rafael Martinez and his family bathed near Lover's Lane when they spotted a trot line stretched across the river loaded with hooks. He seized the line and kept it at his home for the owner to claim. The piece ends with a call for Republican County Convention delegates to assemble in a mass meeting by Friday the 20th to choose delegates for the County Convention in San Antonio on the 30th and for state and Congressional conventions in Houston and the city respectively.

Rafael Martinez Lover's Lane Martinez San Antonio Turner Hall Houston Runaz

Train due at noon in panic over nothing

A farmer rushes to the station asking if a train will run off the track, but the station agent calmly asks if he has friends on board. The farmer insists his passengers are seven sound, non-dyspeptic men needing two months residence.

Yonkers Statesman

Reward offered for Mormon elder murderers

Long telegram of many items from August 22 noting a $1000 reward for arrest and conviction in Lewis county New York the murder of Mormon elders, plus reports from New York and Chicago on politics weather and a mine fire rescue attempts. includes General Logan tours and other brief items across several cities.

Jensey Crry Ed. F. McDonald Isutler New York United States Canada Nasavitis Bates Lewis County Arthur Lincoln Chandler A. Hughes Nashville Tennesee A. G. Mallory Galveston Newport New London Butler Dover New Hampshire Kingston Terwilliger Montgomery Pope Walker Jeff Davis Fort Suampter Huntsville Alabama Walker Kalamazoo Logan Battle Creek Niles Pullman Chicago Micmicax City Ind General Logan Here D. Sherman Indiana Lonxpox Pall Mall Gazette China France Eaeee Hong Kong Tonquin Era Frontier Crace Henry Mobiler O. W. Radcliffe James McPead Fidela Parker A. E. Peas Sromakis Buckridge Greenback Becker White William Clark William Taylor Robert White George Becker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Struve’s Hall Dr. Kingsbury San Antonio River Democratic Campaign Committee Recorder's Court Chrysler George Kalteyer Gulf Road Colonel Breckenridge Licuy Breckenridge Texas Literary, Scientific and Musem Society Losoyo Street Theo. Kunzman New Orleans Theo. Hilscher Hilscher E. Fi. M Licnur Horace Greely Methodist Episcopal Church South Travis Pee New Church M. D Reynolds Volksfest Association San Pedro Springs Trinity Methodist Episcopal Corner Avenue Pecan Street M. G. Anderson Cumberland Presbyterian Church W. H. Buchanan J. W. Neil Marshal Shardein Karber Hughes Charles Abbey Lockwood Kampmann Lone Starge Company Cathedral of San Fernando Bordese Meyerbeer Ferd Niggili Republican Convention Telegraphic News J. Joske & Songs Steves & Sons California San Antonio, Tex Galveston, Tex Isse Thos. Goggan & Bros Commerce St Rice Bros. & CO Soledad Block Kesson & Robbin Peeeepes Rice Brothers &Co Houston Street N. B Tex
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