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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1885

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London Explosions and Trial of Prisoners Rossa Case

Reports from Denix Ottawa Washington and London describe Irish Nationalist claims about Mrs Dudley and alleged English pay, the shooting of O Don ovan Rossa, Queen Victoria's gift for a reward fund, and varied political reactions. Police arrest Cunningham associate and a Goodyear purported plot to free him prompts calls for Anglo American anti terrorism cooperation.

Denix New York O’donovan Rossa Great Britain J. Pierrepont Edwards Mrs. Dudley Wasnixaron Finerty O'Donovan Rossa Rossa WasumneTon Holman United States Loxton Yseult Dudley America Great Eastern Railway Jucilla Loxpon Jarvis Aberdeen Cunningham Prescott Street Scarboro Street Whitechapel Bow Street London Tower of London Clerkenwell Goodyear Scotland Yard The Pall Mall Gazette

Public Schools Board Inspects Examinations at Second Ward

Board members except Alderman Hambleton visit Second ward school to review oral composition dictation and language lessons. Reports note 210 of 240 enrolled present in first year, 51 of 60 in second year, 50 of 63 in third year. overall Second ward enrollment 522 with only about half present in four rooms. Officials call conditions disgraceful and urge new buildings while outlining tomorrow’s First ward program.

Public School Board Alderman _Hambleton Second Ward Merrick Allensworth Lonie Bell Rote S. Wilgus Lizzie Hebgen Westcott Robb First Ward Gunsborough Katie Bell Robbie’ Cook Martha Cook Miss Klocke Miss Preston

Cinderella at Turner Hall receives warm notice

Last evening Turner Hall staged an operetta of Cinderella attended by a large audience. Mrs Katzenberger trained about 100 children with care. Lily Page as Cinderella impressed as did Hannah Morris in the prologue. Lottie Bitters and Lulu McAllister led the sisters, with Lester Lee providing the comic touch. several choruses were encored and the show earned high praise. Performances continue today.

Turner Hall Katzenberger Licar Lily Page Hannah Morris Miss Lottie Bitters Dot Bertha Blum Agin Peek-a-Boo Cinderella Lulu McAllister Lester Lee

A Defense of The Colored People by Rev Mack Henson

Rev Mack Henson replies to a Times letter defending African Americans, arguing Christians submitted to rulers only when just, condemning opposition to law, and noting progress of Black people from 4 to 7 million with property. He compares Germans and ex-slaves and urges calm, lawful coexistence in the South.

San Antonio Light Times South America Annecy Henson

Personal Points From Hotel Corridors

Collected notes list arrivals in the city including Ir. B. Malloy Cotulla Tas W Almond Bandera Hon E. R. Lane La Salle county T. BP Baylor Deputy Sheriff Uvalde county Mr W Rochelle Galveston veteran tourist and A G Vogt Newark N J veterinary surgeon arriving for a position as junior veterinary surgeon at United States headquarters.

Ir. B. Malloy Cotulla Tas W. Almond Bandera E. R. Lane la Salle County T. BP. Baylor Uvalde County W. Rochelle Galveston A. G. Vogt Newark N.J United States Headquarters

Candy Pulling At Cumberland Presbyterian Church

The Young People's Mite Society hosted an old fashioned candy pulling at Cumberland Presbyterian church drawing large crowds. Attendees enjoyed an entertaining program with candy distribution and innocent games. The event was generously supplied at no charge by Mr Bennett the at street confectioner. Ladies approve of your smoking Little Joker tobacco.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Young People’s Mite Society Bennett Ad Street

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