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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1885

Page

2

Mayor Election Teems With Intense Scrutiny in Austin

A flurry of notes from Austin reports complaints against John T. Dickenson for carrying a pistol near Millett’s Opera House. Governor Ireland delays Indianapolis trip citing public duty and national concerns while local figures like R. S. Harrison gain support for Comptroller and other offices. Smallpox fears ease as counties isolate cases and quarantine ends.

San Antonio Texas D. T. Hays Mason County News Austin Licur Tom Obchiltree Austin M. KE. Church South Middle Texas Austin Statesman Miller Ireland Andrew Jackson Jackson Brazos Felder Blanco Llano B. M. Baker Public Education W.B. Worthan Esq State Treasury Crocker Lubbock Geo. F. Pendexter Travis East Walnut Creek D'strict J. T. Brackenridge Darkey Alf Burlage Huntsville Alf John F. Strippe Lrippe Caraucahta

Hostiles Kill Mountain Indians and Fort Apache Action

Telegram from General Crook reports Ogare Quetah’s head brought to Fort Apache and hostiles killing eleven women four children and five men on the Mountain Indian reservations. White Mountain Indians threaten retaliation as scouts and troops pursue hostiles. camps notified and more killings hoped. Curcaco City Council holds special meeting over Hendricks death. funeral with 25 citizens. mayor to attend. Opera Puffs cigarettes advertisement appears.

Washington Drum Crook Sanchez Fort Apache Ogare Quetah White Mountain Curcaco Hendricks Senate Republican

International peace talks and local theatre notes mix in Loxpon

Reports from Loxpon and BelGrape describe Servia’s willingness to peace without indemnity and possible territorial terms tied to Bulgarian union. Desperate fighting near Pirot ends with Bulgarians in control after heavy losses. The Fashion Theatre hosts a gala night with Harry McCarthy and a varied bill, while local civic notes include school property taxes and a vandalism incident at the Third Ward School. Wolk's Mixed Pickles at Turner Hall draws praise and an upcoming matinee. Lone Star Brewing plans a $50,000, three story addition to boost cooling capacity and expand bottling.

Loxpon the Times Servia BelGrape Servic England London Pirot Fashion Theatre Harry McCarthy Aminidale Annie Howard Lucy Olf Minnie Russell Debbie Ricklin Drew Dooley Starin Ricklin Mesers Donnelly Laura Ashby Westrali Lone Star Brewing Association

Judge's Opinion on City Waterworks Contract Delayed Publication

Judge D C Robinson issued an opinion on the legality of the city Waterworks Company contract after questions from Dr Slocum. It arrived too late for today's paper and is too lengthy for publication but will appear in tomorrow's issue.

D.C. Robinson Slocum Ptay

Evangelist Rev Dixon Williams to Lead City Revival

Rev Dixon C Williams a Tennessee evangelist arrives tonight from Brownwood to start a revival at the First Baptist Church at the Jefferson and Travis corner. He began Sunday school work in Lebanon and later held protracted meetings in Lafay ette Corsicana Ennis Lampasas with many professions of faith. He devoted full time to evangelistic work February 8 and now comes to San Antonio for a series of meetings beginning tomorrow night.

Dixon C. Williams Tennessee First Baptist Church Jefferson and Travis Streets Williams Yellville Arkansas Ign Lebannon Cumberland University W. B. Preston Cumberland Presbyterian Church Leban People’s National Bank Lebanon Lebanon Register Young Men’s Christian Association Lafayete Indiana Corsicana Texas Ennis Lampasas San Antonio Brownwood

Distinguished Texas and Pacific directors visit San Antonio

The San Antonio Club hosted a midday gathering for the Texas and Pacific Railway Board of Directors and guests. The party, traveling from El Paso to Marshall and then New Orleans, included Ex Governor Brown of St. Louis and several railroad executives who praised Texas and San Antonio, departing for Marshall that evening.

San Antonio Texas and Pacific Railway Texas el Paso Marshall New Orleans Brown St. Louis J. Markoe J. J. Wistar J. N. Hutchinson W. D. Winsor C. E. Satterlee Philadelphia Texas and Pacific Railway Company W. Kerrigan Southwestern System J. Herrin George Noble Kansas Southwest

Two Young Men Implicated in Forgery Frauds

Yesterday evening W. A. Hengerer was jailed on charges of complicity in frauds tied to Schafer alias Ward who forged an order from Nichols & Co. to obtain wearing apparel from Pancoast's. Schafer, a professional skater, was arrested in San Marcos with a valise of pocket knives and cheap watches. Hengerer and Schafer roomed at the Maverick after traveling from St. Paul. Hengerer claims his father is a Buffalo dry goods millionaire.

W. A. Hengerer Schafer Ward Pancoast’s Nichols & Co Commerce Street St. Paul The Maverick Hengerer Buffalo New York San Marcos

Escape from convict Camp sparks manhunt for Giorma

Last evening an escape from the convict camp occurred as Pedro Giorma, noted as a brutal husband, evaded guards and broke away from the gang. He has not yet been recaptured. Also announced is an auction of valuable city lots in front of the courthouse tomorrow at 2:30 PM inviting all to attend and secure bargains.

Washington Indianapolis Associated Press Sidain Pedro Giorma Stallap Court House

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