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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1885
Page
1
At the Old D hanis saloon in Castroville on Sunday night Zumberger shot at a crowd including August Cer and fled. A brave bystander wrestled the rifle away. Zumberger then killed himself with a pistol shot to the head. One man, August Cer, and another, a bystander, were wounded.
Mrs Hancock dies from injuries after a December 24 assault as Austin faces a wave of attacks. Police, led by City Marshal Jim Lucy and Sgt Chenneville, push to capture suspects while citizens unite to aid in justice. Arrests include a man named Josp pens with stolen property tied to robberies, and a transfer threat against Conly looms.
Brenham born Major Jules A Randall discusses plans to build a large hotel at Topo Chico near Monterey with modern amenities and hot springs. He praises Monterey as a future grand health resort, notes improving facilities, and criticizes San Antonio for lack of hotel development to attract visitors.
At Little Blue Missouri on Christmas night Frank Vaughan wed Eliza Swope. A gunman shot Vaughan through a window. he later died when the assailant Abraham Naves rode away and killed himself. Separate Chicago reports note socialist meetings and eight hour debates amid anarchist tensions. no new details on Judge Tree’s home bombing.
The Fashion Theatre debut featured Mr and Mrs John Burton performing a plantation sketch with Mrs Burton showing vocal flair and an African burp. Harry McCarthy impressed with rapid character shifts. The Quinnett children impressed in sketches and aerial propene. Miss Dad Blossom Emma Ulpnett Miss Susie Stokes and Miss Annie Hassan contributed singing talent to the evening.
In Fort Saska Arkansas on December 28 George Hiles was killed by Dave Mize and Joe Hunter over Hiles’s attention to Mize’s wife. Mize and Hunter lured Hiles to his father’s residence then shot him with a double barreled gun and finished him with bullets. Deputy marshals pursue the murderers.
In Creagh Lane Irish factions clash violently as Blake's house is besieged. Men and women join the fight with sticks stones guns and pistols. Police disperse rioters after about two hours and 20 people are reported dangerously wounded.
Five Pinkerton men travelled from Chicago to Washington to assist in personal security for President Cleveland. McGuire said they would join five more from Philadelphia and then proceed to the capital for special duty at the White House. The purpose remains unspecified though a plot against the president is suspected. General Sheridan’s orderly has visited Pinkerton HQ recently. Opera Puffs cigarettes advertised.
An elderly, disabled man named J. J. Siegler sought admission to Santa Rosa Hospital, claiming charity care. He recalled being a playmate of the late William A. Vanderbilt, and described a life spanning New York, Staten Island, the Washington Navy Yard, and Texas before heading back toward Lockhart.
Frederick Warde delivered a strong Othello with an original Iago while Miss Mittens Willett Desdemona drew praise in San Antonio. Henry Aveling impressed as Othello. Warde will perform Hamlet tonight and Claude Melnotte in The Lady of Lyons tomorrow. The Lieur notes the sudden death of Mrs G W Van Vorst from heart disease, with funeral at St Marys Catholic Church tomorrow at 9 AM.
Mr I W Peirce Jr general passenger agent of the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway now Atlantic system of the Southern Pacific Company resigns effective January 1 1886. W Watson named as his successor and praised as a capable railroad official by Texas travelers and friends.
The programme lists dates December 30 and 31 for applicants. Subjects include geography arithmetic United States history reading grammar and practice. Applicants must be prompt at the High School building with paper and pens.
Sheriff Nat Lewis and Deputy Sheriff Bob Alexander arrested Sheriff Thumm of Castroville on a Grand Jury indictment for killing Ferdinand Niggit. The arrest occurred at D Hani s about 18 miles from Castroville. Thumm and his captors reached San Antonio early today as lawyers prepare a habeas corpus filing.
Mr C H Rominger arrived from Shelbyville Illinois with a bay stallion and placed it in Chavez Morin Maten yard. This morning he traded the horse to ranchman M B Stephenson near the city for 27 stock mares. The price is considered good with mares valued around 500 dollars.
Report notes Russia and Austria are arming and have placed orders in England for stores and garrison supplies for their armies. The trend signals growing military preparedness in Europe.
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