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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1885

Page

2

Crankish shooter and local political chatter in San Antonio

The article details a woman who wounded van Rossa as a crank with some street sense, questions her government links, and notes Laredo Times and Magnolia editor quarrels. It then critiques San Antonio politics, allege corruption, and cites Alderman Bolton, City Attorney Newton, and a call for full investigations amid freight rate debate by the California Board.

van Rossa Laredo Times Callaghan the Express Bolton Newton Licur

Railroads and river navigation spark uniform rate debate

A long column discusses railroad traffic factors and the folly of uniform rates, praising differential charges. It also covers press conflicts in San Antonio and corrections about a ship grounding near Rockport, plus notes on the Red Book editions and state economy debates.

Epidemic fears spur call for National Board of Health action

The editorial urges immediate meeting and full operation of the National Board of Health to curb a rampant sickness toll and multi million dollar business losses. It notes the board may lack funds due to Congress and proposes using the epidemic fund of 500000 dollars to prevent the spread. It warns delays risk lives and urges presidential use of emergency resources.

National Board of Health Congress

Notable Physician Behind Bosanko Cough Syrup

This name has become familiar across the United States as one originator of the great Dr Bosanko Cough and Lang Syrup praised for coughs colds consumption and throat and lung ailments. Available at Schiee & Co James Clavin Ragland & Co with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar.

United States Bosanko Sch Ieee & Co James Clavin Ragland & Co

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