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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1885

Page

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Leader of dynamiters arrested in San Francisco case

The arrest targets Koosher Kowalski, a Bavarian born chemist who led a faction calling for enforcing anti Chinese laws. He described joining Coroner O'Donnell's Anti-Coolie League and forming the German Anti-Casmic League, and admitted planning a weapon to fight Chinese authorities. He and an associate were charged with storing giant powder. penalties include up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

San Francisco H. Weiseman O’donnell O'Donnell Supreme Court Chinatown Bee Koosher Kowalski Anti- Collie League

Death of General Robert Toombs in Washington Ga

The article reports General Robert Toombs dying at his Washington Georgia home at 6 pm after a period of illness and mental decline. Also noted are Senate bills in Washington and election results from Boston Worcester Newburyport and Omaha with liquor license and political shifts.

Servia Villagers Urge Milan to End War

Inhabitants of many villages in Servia send to Milan an appeal urging him to end the war and pledge sacrifice if he accepts their request. Masquerade Ball scheduled for December 27 at Feat's Barden South stores street, with tickets on sale at Mrs Schoeneri's and other locations.

Kelgradey Servia Ae Aleing Milan Barden South Tores Street

Vanderbilt Bequest Funds University Fire Proof Building

Nashville December 16 Vanderbilt University will use a $200,000 bequest from William H Vanderbilt for constructing and purchasing a fire proof building. The bequest funds the project and related acquisition.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt University Penate William H. Vanderbilt

Barbed wire makers raise air grate prices in Chicago

Principal barbed wire manufacturers in the United States met in Chicago and agreed to raise air grate prices by one half cent, effective immediately and lasting until January 14. A further increase is expected then to offset anticipated plain wire price hikes.

ChicaGo United States

Suit Against Texas Central Rail Road Before Court

In Galveston on December 16 a major suit by Robert Victor seeks 5000 dollars for alleged injuries from the Hempstead rail crash of 1884. The trial, before the U S Circuit Court, features many witnesses and may influence damages totaling around 160000 dollars. The defense cites rail tampering as the cause and the trial may finish by weekend. Nic Tengg's book store on Commerce Street promotes a vast selection of holiday goods and literature. A runaway horse incident ends with unharmed buggy after Wizard Oil wagon spooked the horse at Alamo Plaza.

Galvaston Texas Central Railroad United States Circuit Court Robert Victor Hempstead Ts Holt Ae Houston Awyer United States Waller Grimes Grimes County Texas Nic Tengg Commerce Street Morocco Russia Young Peoples’ Library Erlodicala Likens Thackeray Scott Waverly Irving Macauley Hawthorne Shakespeare Augusta Evans Louisa Alcott Mark Twain Brittania Guizot France Brown Schiller Goethe Heine Fritz Reuter Koerner Shakespeare Webster Otto Andrae Scholz Alamo Plaza Crockett Street Andrae Bergstrom & Gray Blum Street Main Soledad Houston Street

Emma Abbott with English opera shines in turn at Turner Opera House

The New York World lauds Emma Abbott for improving facilities and artistry as she tours. next week her company presents five operas at Turner Opera House including Mikado Lucia Faust and Martha. Sale of seats starts Saturday. L Du Quesnay Co opens a cigar depot next to the bridge representing Despit Co as agents.

Emma Abbott Parepa-Roga Abbott America Hera Nym Crynkle N. Y. World Turner Opera House

Pleasant Blum street card party on this evening

A card party is planned on Blum street with a first gathering at a residence on earth street at 7 o'clock this evening. Also notes wave about births and local events including a daisy baby girl born to Mrs E Elmendorf and a San Antonio lottery distribution of 6000 dollars. A man named Henry Johnson faced court and epilepsy after a drunk incident in the bat cave. A charity collection proposal is debated versus a Dixie Williams fund. Two butcher boys Ed Neumann and Gus Werth quarrelled over a bucket. Neumann fined $5 by Recorder. Assignees Ross issue a public claims notice for F Sheets business in San Antonio, Texas. 250 West Commerce Street

Blum Street Earth Street E. Elmendorf San Antonio Henry Johnson Recorder’s Court Dixie Wiliams Ed. Neumann Gus Werth Neumann Werth Recorder Ross F. Sheets Texas F. Sheeta EL Gude West Commerce Street Tex

Two men arrested for burglary attempt at Gonzales store

George Williams alias Sanders and A B Hurd were taken Monday night on charges of planning to burglarize Lapowski's store in Gonzales. Detective Hughes warned the Sheriff to watch them for stolen goods, with a clerk Dick arrested for conspiracy. Skeleton keys found. Belknap announced color coded San Pedro Line cars Green Yellow Red to reduce misboardings.

George 8. Williams Sanders A. B. Hurd Lapowski Gonzales San Antonio Hughes Celene Belknap San Pedro Avenue C Flores Street

Demimonde Thrown From Horse on Crockett Street

A demimonde rider fell from her horse near Crockett Street yesterday afternoon and was severely shaken and braced. Her companion halted the riderless horse after a spirited gallop as the horse was spooked by a juvenile whistle, mistaken at first for a police whistle.

Crockett Street

Wood vendor fined after collision on Commerce Street

Guadalupe Contreras, a Mexican wood dealer, drove carelessly along Commerce street and struck a buggy, tearing off a wheel. A clerk restrained the frightened horse while a lady sat in the buggy. Contreras was fined $5 by the Recorder this morning.

Guadalupe Contreras Commerce Street Contreras Recorder

Notorious Rio Grande smuggler jailed in Del Rio

Jad Allen, jailed by United States Marshal Gildea, is charged with smuggling on the Rio Grande near Ware County. Taken to Del Rio, the Commissioner set a 500 dollar bond to await federal grand jury action.

Jad Allen United States Gildea Rio Grande Ware County del Rio

Kitten Seeks Shelter at Rothwell Home After Injury

A stray kitten with a severe head wound found shelter at the home of Mr. I. N. Rothwell yesterday. The animal is described as lively for its condition and has been staying with the Rothwell household since arrival.

I. N. Rothwell Phe Mr. Roth

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