Contested Water Works Debate Divides City
In Austin the San Antonio Light reports a clash over Brackenridge water works and public ownership. The letter writers argue for city ownership to curb private speculation and keep water at cost, citing St Louis as a model. Austin officials, judges Dibble and Robinson, and local figures are mentioned amid a public health and sewer debate.
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Eoitor San Antonio
Brackenridge
D. B
Dibble
Robinson
Ligur
D. B. Weil
St. Louis
LD. B
San Antonio Light
Austin
Tex
Annie
George Washington
Cheneyville
Jack Coombs
Alice Davis
A. P. Woolridge
City National Bank
Austin Public 8
Woolridge
House of Representatives
A.W. Houston
H. B. Barnhart
Texas
von Rosenburg, Jr
A. H. Newton
Hamilton’s
San Antonio
Reuben Smith
McCulloch
Galveston Relief Funds Boost for Fire Sufferers
Mayor Ful ton reported today receiving relief contributions from Louisville Courier-Journal and citizens, Natchez fire company, and Anderson South Carolina residents totaling 328 dollars. Alderman E A Smith remains jailed unable to post a 1000 bond amid an indictment. He claims business losses from the Screwmen’s Association and plans to resign from the Seventh Ward at the next council meeting.
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Galveston
Fulton
Courier-Journal
Citizens of
Louisville
Phoenix Independent Fire Company
Natchez
Citizens
Anderson
South Carolina
E. A. Smith
Smith
Screwmen’s Association
Insane Swede Reverts to Violence in Minnesota
Mrs Anna Smith, a 27 year old Swede, released from St Peters insane asylum, went berserk at her brother Olsen's home. She abducted his two young children and choked them until men intervened. She attacked Olsen and forced the family to lock inside as police arrested her.
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Curiaco
Anna Smith
St. Peters
Minnesota
Olsen
Sue
Mary Anderson
New York
Forbes-Robertson
Miss Anderson
Anderson
London
Queen Regent Opens Cabinet With Amnesty Aims
December 4 report states the Queen Regent presided over the Cabinet for the first time and urged extending amnesty to press offenders and others exiled for political crimes. Discussion at next Cabinet Council expected. Senor Zorrilla and Premier Augustin rumored to back amnesty.
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Maprio
Senor Zorilla
8Gusta
Anton Adam Sends $100 to Helvetia Society Relief Fund
A letter from Anton Adam of San Antonio dated December 4 1884 to the Helvetia Society notes a previous fundraiser netted 92 for Emil Grieder and encloses an $8 check making a total of $100. The writer sends regards and signs respectfully. The note closes with an aside about OperaPutts cigarettes.
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San Anthonio
Texas
Helvetia Society
Lagar
Emil Grieder
Smali
Anton Adam
New Suits Filed in District Court List
District Court docket shows numerous new cases filed including suits for damages on promissory notes, injunctions, and title disputes. Named defendants include International and Great Northern Railway Company, Galveston Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway, Scottish Union and National Insurance, Hibernia Insurance, Labatt & Co., and others. Also noted is a divorce action Millie Murphy vs John Murphy. The notice ends with a preview of The Ligne last season holiday edition and Austin edition plans.
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District Court
E. P. Claudon
International and Great Northern Railway Company
Paulin and Deacon
Maltsberger & Horton
O Connor & Sullivan
Tom Harrison
F. M. Duck
F. ‘Thomassin
R. P. Tendyck
L. P. Boettler
Jonathan Thompson
Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway
Jacob and
Caroline Hoffmann
C. Zizlemann
Asinger Schmeltzer
E. Grieder
Hugo & Schmeltzer
A. Moye
Scottish Union and National Insurance Emebeny
Frank Starr
Lion Fire Inaurance Company
Hibernia Insurance Company
San Antonio Ihe Company
Labatt & Co
F. O. DeHymel Et Als
George Maverick
F. O. DeHywel Et Als
M. Struve
F. O. DeHymel
Claridge & Co
Wyne
A. C. Gilbert
F. Aragon
A. C. Valdez
J. Xk.kwood
J. O. Sullivan
Pat Cagney
Ala
Martin McCarty
Soule & Williams
J. B. Belohradsky & Co
William Cameron & Co
L. H. Lampase
George White
Millie Murphy
John Murphy
John D. Smith
Mary A. Webb
Tie Scott
William Scott
F. C. DeHymel Et Als
Lucas & Lucas
Diamond Vail Finish Company
DeVierepencer
A. Caquini & Brove
Antonio Vasquez
Justice Court
Mo Meyers
J. DeMoos
San Antonio Electric Light Company
City of
San Antonio
Austin
San Antonio Theatre Notes and Pecan Trade Outlook
Katie Putnam stars at Turner Hall in Lena the Madcap and previews Little Nell and the Marchioners in Old Curiosity Shop. The piece covers Miss Putnam’s early Chicago debut, Ada Moore’s and Adelaide Moore’s appearances, the Mikado revival, Miss Anderson’s rumored romance, and upcoming company changes and vaudeville acts. It also reports a late night pasture fire near Eight Mile Hill, its losses, and wind danger, plus growing pecan shipments and Texas top market status.
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Katie Putnam
Turner Hall
Lena
Miss Putnam
Little Barefoot
Jay Me
Little Nell
Charles Dicken
Colonel Thornton
Gillette
San Antonio
St. Louis
Texas
Guadalupe Presbytery Meets in Cumberland Church Session
The Guadalupe Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met in the Cumberland Church on Soledad Street in a semi annual session with Rev. J. D. Boone of Sabinas as moderator. Thirty ministers and elders attended. The session continued all day and will resume Monday. The item notes Opera Puffs cigarettes as a popular choice at a popular price.
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Guadalupe Presbytery
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Church
Soledad Street
J. D. Boone
Sabinas
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Ua’ & Te
Chinchilla
Josere Brothers
Geo. H. Kalteyer
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Lone Star
Lom
San Antonio, Texas
F. Simmang
Oysters, Fish and Game
A. Hampel
aRiverside Cafe Restaurante
Echoiz
Commerce
Losoya
Eolite
L. Wolfson
Prince Albert
Conan
Main
Acequia Street
Navarro Streets
Shoe Palace
Houston Street
Avenue C
Dirac i
Brackenridge Monopoly
Austin Letter
Driskill Hotel
Spain
Little Nell and
the Marchioness
Chicago
Illinois
Eva
St. Mary’s Academy
Notre Dame
Indiana
Pauline
Fred Warde
John McCullough
Colonel Ford
Mikado” Opera Company
Emma Abbott
Adelaide Moore
School For Scandal
Fashion Theatre
J. V. de Paul
Conservatory of Music
Paris
Adams
Ambroise Thomas
Minnie Hassan
Emma Quinnette
Charles
Simms & Samuels
W. H. Simms
Lew Baker
Tro. Hand A. Putz
Proprietors
Thtaas
Donnelly & Drew
Ieee O'Brien i
Om Os
Dude
Dandy Iinet
Gils Ssiama Tip Ye Coen Area
Marie Vestvali
J. Donnelly James Drew
Tim Starin
Larry Dooly
Tim
Starin
Ricklin
Laura Ashby
Debbie
Harry Macarthy
Jerry
Macarthy
Aminiaab Sleek
Perance
Jine
Caracter
Harry Ern
Cherneten
Eel
Kilkenny
Denoo
Irieh
Lam
Chos
Shakespeare
Ame
Donnelly and
Drew
Vaudevills
Pocseseitin Voles
Bieelaks
Faudeville
Debbie Ricklin
South
Crea Mills Falre
Brian Oo Linn
Mormon
Eying
Finn Darby McCabe
Billy McShane
Sheelah McCabe
Peet
Beene
Kitty O'Rourk
Medy
Prance
Miles & Adams
Larry Dooley
Ruben
FW. McAllister & Bro
Alamo ST
Coa
Villita
White Lime
Rosendale
Plaster of Paris
Long Goat Hall
Alamo Streets
Boots
Boo
Stu
Wolff & Marx
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