Senators and railroads in Texas and Kansas politics
The passage reviews Senator Johnson and Kansas lawmakers amid debates over lawyers in state senates and a Texas rail office law. It notes Galveston backing a deep-water project, Missouri Pacific rail reach, and a general offices rule. It cites Washington Critic on Jefferson Davis and Lincoln amid era political anomalies and mentions a Dallas military encampment and cultural criticisms from Antonio to Dallas.
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Ruripaga Johnson
Texas Senate
Kansas Senate
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Parsons
Missouri Pacific
Indian Territory
Tux
Washington
Jefferson Davis
New Orleans
Lincoln
Grant
Public Notices and Colonial Histories in Late Texan Discourse
A long column reviews social habits of American travelers, compares English club reserve to American propriety, then reports on alleged witchcraft cases, New York assassination chatter, and a call to fund the Texas Bureau of History Statistics and Insurance. The piece advocates state purchases of Texas manuscripts and archives, naming Dr. W. O. King and General H. P. Bee and lamenting scarce sources from Monterey to Mexico City.
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Europe
Lax
New York
O’donnovan Rossa
Phelan
Rossa
London
Bureau of History, Statistics and Insurance
W. 0. King
H. P. Bee
Ireland
Texas
Spain
Monterey
Saltillo
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Carlos Maria Bustamente
Lorenzo Zavala
Colfax’s Death Moots Deep Indiana Grief
The San Marcos Free Press laments the passing of Schuyler Colfax, noting his long public life in Indiana, his personal acquaintance, and how his name became a household word for four decades, symbolizing genial warmth and public service.
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San Marcos
Remembering Schuyler Colfax A Noble Statesman Remembered
An editorial defends Colfax's character against alleged moral lapses and questions the cause of his death. It notes his distinguished service as vice president and Congress member, praising his integrity while reflecting on the tragedy and the need for certainty before judging his final days.
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Colfax
Congress
Schuyler Colfax
President Lincoln
Ordinance Amending Section 1 Chapter 34 San Antonio
City ordinance tightens rules banning shooting galleries and similar establishments within city limits. It imposes a nuisance penalty not exceeding 100 dollars per day after notice to remove or remedy. Passed and approved January 5, 1885 with city officials attesting.
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City of
San Antonio
E. P. Ciavpon
J. H. French
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