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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1885

Page

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Tragedy in St Louis as Logan Dies in Illinois House

Private telegram reports Illinois Representative Logan of Whiteside county collapsed from heart disease and died on the House floor. The day also covers Irish threats, perjury hearings, and a double murder suicide at a St Louis assignation house with suspect Bostwick and Mrs McGue.

ChicaGco Logan Whiteside Illinois Dun Irish Times Marlborough House Home Office Prince of Wales Ireland CubcaGco Sullivan Gill McBowling Arve Tack

Mollie Patten's Romance Ends in Jail Containment

A Liaur reporter interviews Mollie Patten, described as deranged, who is now confined in the county jail awaiting further action after a reported romance. The interview notes her mental state and the circumstances leading to her detention.

Mollie Patten

Rose Eytinge in Still Waters Run Deep at City Theater

Tonight in this city Miss Rose Eytinge famed American stage actress appears in Still Waters Run Deep with Cyril Searle and the Union Square company. Born Philadelphia 1835 she rose from amateur beginnings in 1852 to national fame for emotional drama and now opens a San Antonio benefit for Marshal Gosling’s family.

Rose Eytinge Yom Taylor Cyril Searle Union Square Company Philadelphia Eytinge D. Eytinge Brooklyn Hough Green Street Albany N. Y New York Laura Keene Wallack Pacific Slope San Antonio Marshal Gosling

Fresh Fish Taken From Jail Batch Heads To Huntsville

Penitentiary contractor left for Huntsville with a shipment of inmates from Bexar county jail. Prisoners include Willis Jones and Frank Jones both convicted of horsetheft with 5 and 15 year sentences respectively, plus a list of 14 from Bexar county with crimes ranging from horse theft to burglary and assault with sentences from 2 to 15 years.

Huntsville Bexar County Leak Travis County Wilson County Willis Jones Frank Jones Wash Green Camille Martinez George Irwin Andy Gilbert Preston Howard William Wheeler Alias Wilson Mike Drisch Pedro Peralta Jack Langdon I, Muguerza Willis McReynolds Pancho Soto

Foul Crime: Father Charged In Child’s Assault Case

In Bexar county Precinct 5 a Mexican father about 50 was charged with assaulting his eight year old daughter during the night at a Benton City crossing settlement. He faced a heavy bond of 2000 and was jailed for safety amid outraged neighbors. The girl suffered severe injuries and identified her father to guardians after waking in pain. The case includes mention of local judge proceedings and a separate note about a man named Harry Baum winning a $500 chain and ring in New York.

Bexar County Benton City San Antonio Medina River Jose Maria Basquez Basquez Paing Harry Baum New York Herue

Highway Robbery Report From Police Headquarters

A man arrived at police headquarters last night claiming he was robbed near Acequia street around 1 o clock. Three attackers—two tall men and a heavyset small man with a sandy complexion—robbed him of his watch and 168 dollars after forcing him to surrender. A torn necktie is held as evidence. Detective Hughes leads the inquiry.

Acequia Street Rodriguez Street Staacke Hughes

Resolution of Regret for H L Gosling Memorial

The company mourns the loss of H L Gosling first honorary member and beloved public servant. The resolution calls for 30 days of mourning, minutes entry, family notice, and city paper publication to honor his brave generous life.

H. L. Gosling Gosling J. Lewis Devine Weer

Pancoast Returns With Stock From North and East

Josiah E. Pancoast returns with a large stock of spring and summer goods for Pancoast & Son. He is accompanied by his cousin Miss Sallie Pancoast a charming young lady from Woodstown New York.

Josiah E. Pancoast Pancoast & Son Sallie Pancoast Woodstown N. Y

Marshal proposes to reserve receipts for late marshal family

Captain B G Duval United States Marshal, the late Hal Gosling's successor, seeks to reserve all receipts of the office during his term for the Gosling family. If he stays until the term ends in about 14 months the amount will be realized for the bereaved. Mrs John E Ochse died this morning at 10 of dropsy of the heart aged 41. Funeral tomorrow at 11 from home corner Garcia and San Marcos streets Second ward. Friends invited.

Springfield Chicago Fort Wayne Decatur Moberly Logan House Senate United States New Orleans National Educational Association Department of Superintendents Hancock International Association International Council of Educators E. E. White Cincinnati Rote Texas Galveston John Manning Gosling Arthur Washington St. Louis Madame North Market and Ninth Streets Thomas Bostwick J. B. McGue Bostwick McGue Mamie Conway South Raelie Mobile Evaneville Indiana Madame Orth B.G. Duval Hal Gosling Captain Duval Marshal Gosling John E. Ochse Garcia and San Marcos Streets

Silk Quilt Raffled for Marsh Gosling Family Benefit

A fine silk quilt on display at Deutsch's store corner of Main plaza and Commerce street will be raffled tomorrow night at 7 30 o'clock. Receipts go to the Marshal Gosling family fund. All holders of chances should call and pay ahead of the raffle.

Deutsch Main Plaza Commerce Street Hal Gosling

Disorderly and drunken conduct fines imposed

Jeff Barclay was fined five dollars for drinking disorderly and yelling. John Murphy paid five dollars for drunkenness. Chrissie Allen and Jessie Jackson, two colored females, were each fined five dollars for a mutual cussing dispute. Zilian's building ordinance case was continued.

Jeff Barclay John Murphy Chrissie Allen Jessie Jackson Zilian

Local Homes Receive Lumber Additions in City Wards

Mrs. B. Sauer plans a north side Belvin street lumber addition to her dwelling at a cost of $150. Doebbler will add lumber to a south side West San Fernando street dwelling in the first ward for $100. Mrs. M. C. Reid seeks a north side Martin street lumber addition in the second ward with a $1000 cost.

B. Sauer Belvin Street Second Ward Doebbler San Fernando Street First Ward M. C. Reid Martin Street

San Antonio Relief Association Directors Disband

The San Antonio Relief association held a directors meeting this morning and voted to disband as their services are near end. Officers will present final reports and resignations tomorrow. Secretary Mr Johns will publish his report in the newspapers tomorrow. Treasury balance is $30 or 240.

San Antonio Relief Association Johns Treasury

Vienna restaurant owner plans summer resort in garden

Mr Nat Wise leases the Hummel building and builds platforms and pagodas in the Vienna restaurant garden. The summer resort will open around April 1 with the Hungarian Gypsies cornet band, popular at the New Orleans exposition, providing music. Ladies approve of Lithe Joker tobacco.

Nat Wise Vienna New Orleans Exposition

Turners and Their Ladies Enjoy Evening of Bowling

A large crowd of Turners and their lady friends gathered at the Turner hall bowling alley for a Thursday night ten pin match. After an exciting game a music band played and about thirty couples joined a lively impromptu hop. Attending ladies included Carrie Aldermen a guest from Syracuse New York Tina Briam Julia Briam Ling Woahek Emma Stumberg Ler Miss King Koerps and others.

Wedding Commitment Notes Route to Indianapolis

Mr. Joe Baum left last night for the New Orleans exposition and will proceed to Indianapolis to be best man at his brother Lewis Baum’s wedding scheduled for March 4.

Joe Baum New Orleans Exposition Indianapolis Ind Lewis

Vandalism Report At Milam Park Injures Shade Trees

Police investigate after vandals described as colored women pulled up and bent shade trees at Milam park. Officers say the suspects fled and are being sought as the search continues.

Milam Park Willemad

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