Mexico City Letter Describes Police and City Life
A long letter from Mexico City critiques the police force and city conditions. It depicts the Mexican policeman’s uniform in detail, noting the cap, nickel fittings, white linen coverings, belt buckle, and gear. The author praises officers’ courtesy but faults insufficient policing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orry
Mexico
Antonio
Marshal ‘Drune
Police
Sen Anto
San Antonio
Paradise
Attomas
Police Pride and Knightly Pythians In San Antonio Dispatch
A verbose report from San Antonio describes police methods and uniforms, mounted patrols with long swords, and a courtly system of shifting officers across blocks. It also notes the Knight of Pythias deaths, local travel by notable residents, and community events alongside bicycle racing updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futbias
Ruble
Min‘woerret
Triqueros
Hale Atterthu
Moran
San Antonio
McElree’s Wine of Cardui Promoted for Female Ailments
An 1895 advertisement touts McElree’s Wine of Cardui as a vegetable bitter wine addressing menstruation disorders, leucorrhea, womb prolapse, menopausal changes, heart palpitations, nervous disorders, and pregnancy relief. It cites physician endorsements, druggist availability, and a dollar price per bottle, with a patient testimonial from Mrs Gracy Laxners describing relief after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElree
Iowa
Bec
Gracy Laxrners
Georgetown Bonafides and Postmaster Brooks
A pasted Georgetown Texas page notes cotton market activity with rising prices and promised season shipments, then reports the death of Capt. Charles W. Brooks, longtime Georgetown postmaster aged 67, his Alabama birth, Texas move, six surviving relatives, and funeral details plus marriage notices and local social updates from nearby towns.
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Tex
Georgetown
Burnet County
Texas
Charles W. Brooks
Oelocks
Mr. Brooks
Florence
Ala
Bastrop
Mira Battle Burleson
Burleson
Southwestern University
R. E. Brooka
Austin
J. J. Brooke
Madison
N. J
Jan. Brooks
C. W. Brooks
Miss Brooks
Dwest
Mr. Jordan
Sound money and free silver split among travelers in McKinley vote
Report from Chicago and various states shows commercial travelers divided on sound money vs free silver. Several travelers in Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois express support for sound money or McKinley while others push for free silver, noting political shifts since the Chicago convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Chicago
J. J. Bally
Worth
Texas
Soul Money
Lickex
Nexas
A. Wixson
Marquette
Michi
Cho Uuemoss
EL J. Hyde
Marshall
Mieli
GB. McIntyre
Berlin
Wia
Crabtree
New Londo
Wis
J. Culver
Garden Grove
Kinley
J. W. Fevwler
Walish
Alb
Wales
Chilcago
Srbeemnan
Punished Notion Found In City Pond On August 2 1596
A damaged notice describes a found horse and multiple cattle with brands in San Petro park. It notes a brown jack Spanish mare and a La Gausurre brand steer, all staked near Mata raoras Street and in a pond area. The item was to be redeemed before sale.
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Mataraoras Street
Indesatibaila
San Petro Park
McKinley and sound money appeal in voter sentiment
A fragmented 19th century political excerpt shows merchants and workers in Illinois and Union Stock Yards voicing strong support for McKinley and sound money. Several names appear as local figures backing the pro gold standard platform. The piece conveys broad backing across trades for the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weney
Trea
Dyter
Galesburg
McKinley
Re Johnson
Union Stock Yards
Big Hurrall Promised at Fort Worth Delegations
Fort Worth and San Antonio face a vast Republican state convention effort on August 5 and 6. Leaders say quarters are secured across the city for visiting delegations, with prominent figures like Green and Cuney arranging headquarter rooms on Main Street. Galveston’s Cuney expected to draw large crowds while other groups plan strong showings. A parade and large turnout are anticipated as organizers prepare for the gathering.
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Tookhart Lorale
Locknaut
Vasa
J. M. Horn
Horn
Our of Mill
Mt. Zion
Kysar
Katy
Galveston
W. &. Baylor
Texas
Saunders
Luling Sigmal
Wey
Virginia Willame
Denver
Jonathan Lane
Louisiana Grange
Court
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Tex
R. Green
Atlas
Grant, Dybey
Lefreaxl
Main Street
Cuney
McKinley
Tile
William II
Catés of
Granbury
Union Republian League
League
Chatman Nye
Cormnitte
McWinley
Ilobart
Teporecy
Nye
County Republican Executive Committee Meeting Called
The county Republican executive committee of San Antonio Texas calls a meeting on Wednesday September 2 1898 at 620 pm at office East Commerce Street to consider holding a county convention and fixing place and discretion of proceedings.
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Office
Commerce Street
San Antonis
Texas
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Wileabpechie
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Hia
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Ain
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Iat City
testiBee Iba
Timmins
T. P
TB. Uhirmann
Abe Tlerting
Schowy aEe Davacasan
Lippman Bros
Lippman
Savannah, Ga
Mexico City
Ratoro
Thia
James
Diana James
Tor Jalana
Mises
Katie Semlinger
Allensworth
Hue
Daniel Lucie
San Luis Potosi
Knights of Pythias
Bia
Luis Potosi
Keighta
Taro
Thay
Knaighta
Pythian
Pythias
Pavamentia Plaza del San Domingo
E. A. Koble
Kubla
Pdada
Mozican
Kohls
Koble
Kuhls
Minaberriet
Spanteh
Fredericc Trigustos
Tro
Wwe Acade
Gyelist Tinton Club
Af Lheberriet
Tripueros
Marty W. Hale
Minsberrieh
Lt la
Thiy
Yebdeo
Tuignoros
Pomeroy
Guadalajara
Puebla
Jose Moran
Harry Wale
Hale
Getoper
Cyciate Union Club
Tarry W. Hale
Smith
Cycila
Market Street
Hale, & Emich
Union Cyclla Relub
Hothalz
Roach
Sawyer
Horas
Opana
Indianisla
Fred. C. Burgedortler
Monteray
R. A. Pate
Thera
Electric
Aus
Lesia
E. A M eLeary
Mias McLeary
Charles Baumberger
Ballard
Ballatrd
Hovaton
de Villbte Street
Tiam
Temple Beth el Attr
Bonmlets
Morriad
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