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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1885

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Illinois and national politics and crime notes

Springfield reports no election in the Logan Morrison series and multiple civil service and fiscal topics. Washington covers Taylor bill opposition and silver coinage inquiry, plus Oklahoma lands penalties and post office fee disputes. Cuiaco notes a Weed embezzlement rumor and Bloomington post office case outcome. Salt Lake recalls Alta snow slide rescues and casualties with ongoing dangers and inquest. London reports Mahdi peace notes and English reactions. Indianapolis highlights post office expense data and a church protest over Masonic dedication. San Antonio editor responds to anti Mexican sentiment and calls for fair justice.

CuicaGco Springfield J. A. Logan W. R. Morrison E. M. Haines Frank Lawler J. H. Ward John Smith Washington Representative Millard Committee On Reform In the Civil Service Representative Taylor Civil Service of United States Cleveland House Senate Oklahoma Loxpon el Mahdi England Musselmen Mahomet Cuiiaco Charles M. Weed Commission Milmine, Bodman & Co Chicago Montreal Weed Indianapolis Bloomington Illinois Treasury Postoffice Department Secretary of the Treasury Representative Dockery Washington Monument Congressional Commission Potomac Webster Salt Lake Alta Earl

Wedding at Krisch Hall Unites John Webb and Bertha Krisch

Justice Max Neuendorf officiated last night at Krisch hall Corner of North Flores and Houston streets as John Webb wed Bertha Krisch. Guests included Emma Wolfram Minnie Lerich Rudolph Krisch and William Wagner. A wedding supper toasts and a dance followed with many gifts listed to the bride.

Krisch Hall North Flores Houston Max Neuendorf John Webb Bertha Krisch Emma Wolfram William Wagner Minnie Lerich Rudolph Krisch W. E. Jones R. BE. Becker Emma Krisch William Hoefling John Nause Miss Mar

Missing cargo from Mexican merchant on West Commerce Street

A Mexican merchant on West Commerce Street reported that a shipment from Monterey containing fancy articles, cigars, and cigarettes was stolen. About 90 cigarette packs and 600 cigars are missing. Some items were later found with a colored porter at the International and Great Northern freight depot, suspected of opening cases for personal use. No arrest yet, but guards watch the porter’s actions.

West Commerce Street Monterey International Great Northern

Local Court Docket Short Takes On Names And Fines

A local court record lists several small cases. Mrs W B Deaton had a chimney flue cleaning issue dismissed. Antonio Gonzales fined $5 for insulting language. Charles Reynolds cited for insulting language and throwing stones. Tom Scanlon fined $5 for drinking. William Palmer fined $2 for leaving teams. Procedural notes mention dismissals and minor penalties.

W.B. Deaton Tony F. Winston Antonio Gonzales PB Sullivan Charles Reynolds Chem A Nichols Tom Scanlon William Palmer

Emma Abbott Delights San Antonio Crowd In La Traviata

Emma Abbott drew a large selective audience at Turner hall in San Antonio for La Traviata. Critics praised her acting and voice, with Alfred Germont and Signor Tagliapietra also lauded. fans expect another big turnout for Rigoletto as the tour continues.

Emma Abbott San Antonio Turner Hall Miss Abbott Alfred Germont Castle George Germont Tagliapietra Gilda Signor Tagliapietra Gresonner

Missing Maidens In A Plaza Ride Ended In Social Reunions

Two young ladies visiting a city family left for a walk and did not return by 11. Their hosts sent two young men to search, who then joined two other ladies and rode in a hack. They stopped for Mexican supper on Military plaza and later found their escorts.

Military Plaza

Missing Sun Set railway conductor feared lost on West hunting trip

Mr Thomas Simpson a former Sun set railway conductor left with friends for a hunting trip out West and became separated. Alderman Lockwood received a report from Sabinal canyon that he had not been found. An old man near Kennedy's pasture heard distant cries but ignored them. Kennedy's pasture is being searched for any trace of him while his wife and friends fear for his safety. Separately Rev V Ostrom retired Episcopal minister died yesterday and was buried today with Episcopal rites at the city cemetery.

Mattie Hickey Timothy Madden Jeremiah Ragen D. B. Evans James Wilson Barney Gilson Lord Edward Ballou Andrew White Frederick Culmer Mr. Heist Ballou Keist Hewitt Johnson Alta Superior Gulch Samuel Prescott Ranger J. White McDaniels San Antonio Light Express Leon the Express Sucharticles Joe Grimsinger Peter Johnson Pees Johnson Arrizo Thomas Simpson Sunset Railway Alderman Lockwood Sabinal Canyon Joe Simpson Kennedy’s Pasture Simpson

Emma Abbott Opera Company presents Rigoletto cast

Emma Abbott will sing Gilda with Signor l agliapietra as Rigoletto and Miss Annandale as Maddalena. Signor Fabrini of Mapleson Opera appears as the Duke in a strong Verdi night. Further mentions preview Mignon and Sonnambula with Abbott and the prima donnas. Funeral notices follow for Rachel Brooks and Luciano Ximines.

Emma Abbott Gilda Signor Fabrini Lute Mapleson Opera Company Miss Annandale Madalena Signor ‘L'Agliapietra Rioletto Verdi Abbottini Annandale

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