Bremond’s Narrow Gauge View Questioned by Local Rail Man
A Houston resident disputes Mr Bremond’s claim that most rail business moved to the coast and contends Houston remains the cotton trade hub. He argues broad gauge costs are comparable, notes Houston’s harsher terrain, and asserts narrow gauge carries few passengers, being mostly freight. He urges unity for San Antonio’s prosperity with the motto On to the Le ours in gauge in ly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Paul Bremond
Bremond
Houston
Clinton
Galveston
New York
New Orleans
Texas
M. Tamieas
The Foreign Vote in Texas Politics
A San Antonio Light column decries Democratic tactics to win immigrant votes in Texas. It argues German voters distrust Know Nothings, chastises Maine style prohibition, and notes constitutional limits on federal prohibition powers while praising Republican emancipation and the German voter’s principle driven stance.
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San Antonio
Ireland
Texas
Blaine
Maine
Congress
A Mixed Ticket Advice From Editor in Ban Antonio Light
The Ban Antonio Light argues that a straight Republican ticket in Texas would be foolish and futile. It says Republicans are a minority and would face internal party conflict, yielding a farcical result and wasting effort. The piece questions the benefit of running a pure Republican slate for state offices.
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Ban Antonio Light
Texas
Head Wash Jones and the 19th Century Republican Drift
The fragment argues that Head Wash Jones would nearly beat Ireland if he had the full Republican vote in 1832 and predicts strong odds if he runs again. It notes potential Democratic splits and mentions Major Richardson versus Baker for Superintendent of Public Schools and Buck Walton against Templeton.
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Pee Ash Jones
Local notes and town chatter from Kendall county
Gathered by reporters on tours through town many items are listed. Bears are numerous this year in Kendall county. The Volksfest association charter disposal is reported by J H Whisner. Fort Clark has recent good rains. A sewer trap is placed at Avenue C and Houston street. The board of equalization met at the Mayor's office. The Sunset pay car paid July wages. Colonel Belknap drafts address to Gulf road citizens. A dance is planned at San Pedro springs by the colored community next Saturday night. Simon Veith captured a fine swarm of bees in the Fourth ward. Fayette Walker noted as the only colored Democrat in the city. Kalteyer denies remarks about Steves resignation at railroad directors meeting. Sheep business shows a boom with investments in improved grades. A derrick fall caused a narrow escape during nearby construction by Mr Welsh. Iron railing recommended on Navarro street bridge west approach to prevent accidents. A young man named Kelly was arrested off the Sunset train. he’s wanted at Palestine and jailed. A baseball match is set for Sunset park Saturday evening at 5 with 25 cent admission. Paul Bremond spoke with a banker opposed to the Gulf road, possibly explaining changed stance. Street car drivers at San Pedro springs terminus urged civility toward waiting passengers. T T Gammage and John F Elliott, U S officials, are expected in the city this week.
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Kendall County
Volksfest Association
J. H. Whisner
Fort Clark
Avenue C
Houston Street
Board of Equalization
Seasion
Belknap
Gulf Road
San Pedro Springs
Simon Veith
Fourth Ward
Democratic
Fayette Walker
Jim Davis
Kalteyer
Kelly
Palestine
Sunset Baseball Park
Paul Bremond
San Peero Springs
T. T. Gammage
United States
Orleans Exposition
John F. Elliott
German immigrant dies after exposure in chaparral sun
A teamster found Christopher Edwards prostrated in chaparral. He was placed in a wagon with no cover, suffered sun exposure and brain congestion, and died at 10 last night after Dr. Graves transported him to the poor house. He appeared German, recent immigrant, with clothes left at his unsettled home as he sought work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Edwards
Graves
Pose House
Ape
Fight on North Flores Ends With Glass Attack
Yesterday on North Flores at Salinas two men argued after Beyer the bar keeper shouted at a passerby. Beyer, intoxicated, grabbed a beer glass and struck, injuring the negro man who filed a charge. Beyer was arrested and the case continued by the Recorder.
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North Flores Street
Salinas Street
Joe Beyer
Beyer
Mr Blaine and the Irish
J B argues Mr Blaine’s brief tenure as Secretary of State absolves him of blame for Garfield’s assassination era policy. He notes the President controls foreign policy and post Garfield’s death Arthur reshaped it. The piece defends Blaine, condemns Shields, and cites Know Nothing disputes affecting adopted citizens and Ireland ties.
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San Antonio
Peter Shields
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Garfield
Arthur
Peter Fields
United States
Ireland
England
Texas
Percy
President Arthur
Mr. Shields
Mr. Blaine
J. B
Oklahoma boomers held as prisoners near Fort Smith
An Associated Press reporter recounts Captain L. Payne and 500 Oklahoma boomers detained by Ninth Cavalry near Rock Falls, Kansas, after political settlement attempts fail. Payne describes repeated military removal, an arson raid on Rock Falls, and an offer to go to court or trial, with orders to move prisoners to evict them.
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Fort Samira
Associated Press
L. Payne
Oklahoma
Jackson
Ninth Cavalry
Cherokee Nation
Fort Smith
Payne
Washington
United States
Rock Falls
Hunniwell
Kansas
Habet
Taft
Clark
J. B. Cooper
Moore
Per
General Hatch
Hatch
Evi
Cowboys Pivot to Court Over Land Allegations
A fragmentary account describes 60 soldiers aiding a group toward the Cimaron river as officers feared potential cowboys would try to assassinate them. Half the soldiers departed, the rest continued. They seek court action to settle a land claim and pursue legalization.
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Cimaron
Krisch's Hall Benefit Concert for Second Baptist Church
Yesterday evening at Krisch's hall a concert for the colored Second Baptist church drew enthusiastic attendance. The program was long and the good night quartette performed late. Light refreshments were served between intervals and the event raised funds for a worthy object.
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Krisch’s Hall
Second Baptist Church
Hendricks Opposes Change in the Democratic Ticket
Telegraphic notes from Ponrtsm Movurs and others report Lt Greely leaving for Montreal to attend a meeting, a lynching of a man in New Orleans, bank collapse rumors in Putapeiuta, miners striking near James O'Neil's mines, and a large Expoitation drill in Louisville. Governor Hendricks replies from Dunuque to a proposed change, defending Cleveland and urging the ticket stand.
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Ponrtsm Movurs
Greely
Montreal
Sunset Base Ball Club Leaves for Dallas Trip
The Sunset Base Ball club departed for Dallas this morning with a large crowd at Sunset depot seeing them off and wishing them success in their league trip through the late season.
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Sunset Base
Dallas
Sunset Depot
Railway officer extends 10 percent wage cut delay
Colonel IT W Peirce of the Sunset railway issues an order delaying the 10 percent wage cut for employees earning over $100 per month. The reduction will not take effect until January 1 1885, granting four additional months before the change.
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IT. W. Peirce
Sunset Railway
North political canvass yields party tallies
Mr Madarasz records a North visit where travelers pressed to vote only by New York State residents. The result shown lists Butler one vote, St John none, Cleveland thirty, Blaine seventy eight.
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Madarasz
North
New York State
Butler
St. John
Cleveland
Blaine
Mexican dignitaries travel via El Paso to Mexico City
General Julio M Cervantes second in command of the Mexican republic army General Francisco Olivarrez formerly Governor of Queretero Mexico Captain Manuel de la Rosa and merchant Ygnacio Morelos arrive at the Menger this morning. They travel to the City of Mexico by way of El Paso stopping in San Antonio en route.
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Julio M. Cervantes
Francisco Olivarrez
Queretero
Mexico
Manuel de la Rosa
Ygnacio Morelos
Monterey
Menger
el Paso
San Antonio
Canary Theft Suspect Arrested Near Sunset Depot
Rev Dr Lewinthal reported his canary and cage stolen then Willie Apple was arrested near Sunset depot after the bird was found in a sale to a storekeeper on Austin street. With only 20 cents, he had spent the rest. The missing pet was recovered and returned, and no legal action will be taken due to the boy’s youth.
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Dr. Lewinthal
Abbey
Willie Apple
Sunset Depot
Austin Street
Revival meeting amid slim mourners at bat cave site
The Evangelists failed to draw many to the revival with only three or four sinners attending. Mamie Murrel of the St. Louis house faced vagrancy charges with a $5 penalty. J.T. Martin, a solitary drunk, was fined $5. Lottie Welsh and Fannie Raymond, described as disreputable, were fined $5 each for disorderly conduct as they paced Commerce Street near the presenger hotel. Joe Beyer was noted for beating and striking.
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Bat Cave
Mamie Murrel
St. Louis House
J.T. Martin
Lottie Welsh
Fannie Raymond
Presenger
Commerce Street
Joe Beyer
Appointment of Freeman as Judge Advocate and personnel transfers
Second Lieutenant S D Freeman of the Tenth Cavalry is named Judge Advocate of a general court martial, replacing Second Lieutenant Leighton Finley. Fort McIntosh Texas will forward Recruit John Wilhelm of Company A Sixteenth Infantry to Fort Concho Texas while First Lieutenant R Ward is detached to Camp Rice Texas for duty. First Lieutenant J S Jouett is detached from his troop for command duties.
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S. D. Freeman
Tenth Cavalry
Leighton Finley
Fort McIntosh
Texas
John Wilhelm
Sixteenth Infantry
Fort Concho
Quartermaster’s Department
Abilene
R. Ward
Camp Rice
Public Service
J. 5. Jouett
Tenth Dng
Moonlit confession ends as darkness closes scene
In moonlight a young man declares love to Miss Annie and is gently challenged by her doubt. He exits into darkness as a cloud passes the moon. The brief oddly ends with a nod to ladies and a mention of smoking Little Joker.
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Annie
Mr. Softhead
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Foo Chow
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Foo Ceow
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Tonquin
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Parry
Memorial Sunda
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Dunuque
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Indianapo
T. A. Henxpricks
Recorder’s Court
Steves & Sons
California
San Antonio, Tex
Idtabliss
Galveston, Tex
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Cor. Market
Commerce St
Rice Bros. & CO
Soledad Block
Kesson & Robbin
Rice Brothers &Co
San Antonio, Tex N. B
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