Why Colored Men Should Rally Behind the Republican Banner
Mack Henson speaks to Blaine and Logan supporters urging colored men in Texas to back the Republican party. He argues the party recognizes black citizens and calls for unity, pledging to fight for protection and equal participation while warning against Democrat attempts to buy votes and exclude black delegates.
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Blaine
Logan
America
Republican Party
South
People’s Party
Republican
Paschal
Democratic Party
Texas
Rapuanean
Election of Officers in San Antonio Rifles
At the armory meeting last night the San Antonio Rifles elected Frank J. Badger as Captain and set C. N. Granger as First Lieutenant Duval West as Second Lieutenant William Herff as First Sergeant J. W. French as Second Sergeant J. E. Young as Third Sergeant John A. Green Jr as Fourth Sergeant J O Truehart as Fifth Sergeant J F Haile as First Corporal H G Mitchell as Second Corporal C Forbes as Third Corporal M M Bright as Fourth Corporal Badger, once drill master for Crescent Rifles of New Orleans, won prizes in drills in Louisville Indianapolis and Washington. The company now has 45 members and plans drills for January to compete at the World’s Exposition in New Orleans in April and in Mobile, Alabama later.
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San Antonio Rifles
Frank J. Badger
C. N. Granger
Duval West
William Herff
J. W. French
J. E. Young
John A. Green, Jr
J. O. Truehart
J. F. Haile
H G. Mitchell
C. Forbes
M. M. Bright
Badger
Crescent Rifles
New Orleans
Louisville
Indianapolis
Washington
United States
Populus criticized for suggesting a citizens ticket
Porcius defends a citizens ticket idea as a legal right and denies denouncing individuals. He laments the Times calling Populus a Smart Aleck while noting the proposal was anonymous and aimed at opposing a ring. He argues opposition by patriotic citizens serves public welfare.
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San Antono Light
Populus
Times
Gemalies
The
Boonie
the Times
Porcius
Birthday gathering honors Miss Nellie Pingree
A pleasant party was hosted at Mr. C. W. Dunn’s Avenue D residence for Miss Nellie Pingree’s birthday. Guests included Mrs. Ann, the Misses Baker, Major and Mrs. Berry and daughter, Miss Lizzie Berry, and Emma and Willie Alexander among others.
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W. Dunn
Avenue D
Nellie Pingree
Emma Alexander
Ann
Baker
Major
Berry
Lizzie Berry
Folger
Emma
Willie Alexander
Charles Baker
Arthur Dunn
Charles Faulkner
Astess
Flatonia inventor shows superior fire brick in San Antonio
Mr. F. Flato of Flatonia Fayette county displayed his fire brick paving tiles and fire clay in San Antonio. He claims material quality surpasses all similar products and noted kaolin found on his lands. Samples were available at Holimgreen's foundry as he seeks local sales.
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F. Flato
Flatonia
Fayette County
San Antonio
R. Flato
Flato
Holimgreen
Frost and crime swirl through national notices
Telegraphic roundup reports heavy frosts damaging crops in New England and Vermont, a Georgia lynching case of a condemned black rapist, and a San Francisco sister of Blaine denying shotgun marriage claims. Also covered are rail chaos near Dawson and civic arrests in Lynchburg with varied local incidents.
Recorder's Court Hears Noise Clash In Court
Mayor French presided in the Recorder's Court as contractor Gravis faced a charge for insulting a man claimed to be a Turkish god’s descendant. The charge did not hold, yet Gravis became loud and threatening toward his accuser during the proceedings.
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Recorder's Court
French
Callaghan
Gravis
Light-Fingered News Butcher in Trouble
J T Allison at the Pacific boarding house reported to Justice Adam that he was robbed of about $80 in cash two small railroad checks a pocket knife a derringer pistol and a shoe horn by M C Westbrook a railway train butcher. Westbrook was held to bail at $800 and faces an examination after Allison found the items in Westbrook’s clothing and pockets.
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J.T. Allison
Pacific
International Depot
Justice Adam
M. C. Westbrook
Westbrook
Allison
Westrook
Fourth Ward Lady Presents Pens Cereas to Dreiss Drug Clerk
Mr. Charlie A Campbell, a cheerful prescriptionist at A Dreiss drug store, receives a lovely pens cereas on his desk from a gracious Fourth Ward lady. The blossom blooming last night drew much attention.
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Charlie A. Campbell
A. Dreiss’ Drug Store
Fourth Ward
San Antonio businessman rumored to marry New York woman
It is rumored Willie Weiss business manager for A. B. Frank & Co. will travel to New York City and return with a San Antonio lady as his wife. Weiss is described as popular and energetic and believed to deserve such good fortune.
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Willie Weiss
A. B. Frank & Co
New York City
San Antonio
Weiss
Stolen Horse Ring Suspected After Capture Near San Antonio
In Nueces county José Maria Garcia spotted two Americans driving a large horse herd toward San Antonio. About 16 head bore his son in law Collins brand. A man armed with a six shooter cut out the horses and fled after authorities delayed paperwork. Several known brands appear in the load, suggesting widespread theft.
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Jose Maria Garcia
Nueces County
San Antonio
Collins
Death and society notices clash over Lachman obituary
A Las Antonio Light Evening Times note on Charles Lachman’s death claimed San Antonio societies gave no action. G B Frank counters with a 15 minute visit by Edar Lodge 211 officer and Hirsch of Waco. Real estate dealers meeting at Youngs office held by H F Young as temporary chair. Committees appointed for by laws and arrangements. Meeting adjourned to next Monday at 4.
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San Antonio
The
Evening Times
Charles Lachman
Lachman
Edar Lodge 211
Messrs. Youngs
H. F. Young
P. J. Moss
Rene Ene Petal
Reveral
City Council session endorses health resort plan and street work
Regular city council meeting notes show approval of a physician endorsement for a health resort book and multiple street, drainage, and sidewalk projects. Delegates discuss land sale, tax payer requests, new water mains, wag bridges, and a proposed opera house with conditions.
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J. J. French
Belknap
Lockwood
Schreiner
Story
Pauly
Richter
Dwyer
Cardenas
Arnaud
Smye
Bolton
Hambleton
J. Jones
San Antonio
West Texas
Stucke
South Street
J. E. Wehrhan
Mill Street
EE. Courtney
Depot Street
Alazan Creek
Bandera Road
William Hiener
New City
Morales Street
George Jagge
F. F. Bainbridge
Market Street
Navarro Street
A. Scholz
Losoyo Street
Soledad Street
Commerce Street
Fire Department Post
Camden Street
Civi Eng Neer
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J. G. Blaine
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Lou Green
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Alabama
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Nueva Street
See Watterson
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Graham
Sommers’ Garden
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