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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1885
Page
2
The city weighs water works contract terms and mayoral stance on city ownership amid calls for greater public understanding. Austin police election conduct sparks proposals for a retired-officer voting role and strict rules for on-duty officers.
The piece cites The Times and other papers debating President Cleveland stance on tariff and silver. It notes opposition from the San Antonio Times, while praising the New York Tribune’s judgment of the President’s message and its political reception. It also covers railroad talks with Kerrville leaders and Vanderbilt’s death reactions.
Reports describe an artesian well at Salamanca penitentiary and a new Presbyterian church in Merida three weeks old. Amecameca elections produced four city councils amid party tensions. Zinapam Hidalgo opened a music hall costing 1500 dollars with a piano funded by subscriptions. Gaceta Yucatan notes corn imports from the United States and locust damage. An armed group attacked a Jalisco garrison near Zaccalco, killing three soldiers, possibly tied to a bandit faction. San Luis Potosi hospital workers struck for pay, returned to work, then again struck due to lack of pay since May.
Governor Mier y Teran proposes a monthly annuity for civilians who aided in the first war of independence. Reports note Colonel Enrique Owana’s acquittal after killing Robert Hardie in defense of honor. Merida Revista praises treasury reform, while elections in the Federal District select delegates for an electoral college and local judges. Eracho Bernal, the bandit known as the Mexican Fra Diavolo, has been captured after a battle near Yedras Sinaloa.
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