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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1885
Page
2
The water works issue dominates city coverage as sewers fade from sight. Articles note proposed rail projects, union boycotts, hospital costs, and reactions to silver policy while observers discuss governor race timing and business implications.
The Boerne Advance reports a heated quarrel over water works policy with Governor Irelana threatening action, Rangers deployed, and Democratic party tensions. It rails at The Times and The Sieur for their stances, cites Mr Callaghan’s platform on city drainage and water works, and questions the loyalties of local papers.
Comelli's Japanese troupe entertains in Mexico while a patriotic Spaniard funded warship gifts reaches 18300 dollars. Wealthy Californians Mackey and Flood travel through Mexico City en route to New Orleans. Yellow fever hits Paunco Sinaloa. Mazatlan merchant Lucio Castillo dies. Yaqui gather near Guaymas as 10000 troops are expected. Michoacan bandit Jose Rodriguez dies after a two hour gun battle near Salto. another young bandit is among the dead. Ghost story of Mugere island towers persists each Christmas.
Garcia Granados resubmitted a bill in the Mexican Congress against gamblers, with Granados delivering a fiery speech noting that the Federal District spends 700000 a year and collects 1200000 in revenue while paying 400000 a year in taxes. the bill was defeated.
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