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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1885
Page
1
Telegraphic news reports fear a large loss of life in Spain after a quake striking Mapnio and surrounding areas. Descriptions note church and 50 houses destroyed in Morris with thousands feared dead in Grenada. Relief funds grow with notable international donations.
The Maverick passed from Beckwith and Calvert to Max Hermann, bringing a note of experienced leadership. In Liour, T. W. Mullaly announces his candidacy for Alderman from the Third ward, described as a capable young businessman who would contribute to the City Council. Browne's Photographic Monthly Journal for Reporters’ Christmas issue arrives, featuring portraits and sketches of notable stenographers and Winged Pen authors.
Erastus Reed vs. Dollie Love a sequestration suit to recover furniture. Co. C. Baker vs. R. A. Trafton a sequestration suit. Josefa C. Garcia vs. Alario Garcia a divorce suit and for possession of two children due to abandonment.
A meeting at the Recorder's court last evening saw resolutions to back Krisch hall convention nominees. Discussion ran long before adoption and several Workingmen's club members resigned. Si Binney defaulted on creditors. G B Boere bought Binney stock for 740 dollars, meeting William Bennett in charge. Bennett invites patrons to the old Soledad street stand. H Binney has no connection with the business.
Billy Freeman wildly gesticulated at the White Elephant cigar stand at about 2 am and smashed the glass, cutting his hand severely. He was treated at Dreias drug store. Elsewhere the notice promotes James Duffy as a Street Commissioner candidate, with colored community endorsement by J. W. Williams, J. Foster, and John Miller.
Mr Otto Andrae returned this morning from Castroville where he went for the wedding of Ed De Montel, a prominent young lawyer, to Miss Fannie Hutzler, a former San Antonio resident, on the 6th. A large number of San Antonians attended and many costly presents were exchanged. The wedding was a day’s notable event.
The Turner Hook and Ladder company held its annual election last night. Ben J. Mauermann was chosen Foreman with J. H. Schaefer as Secretary and Ed Dreias as Treasurer. August Huth to guard Second Hook and Ladder. The new Foreman announced plans to provide refreshments after the meeting.
At 4 PM Captain Shardein the City Marshal received a Castroville telephone warning of a band of mendicant Mexicans begging on the streets and driven out of town. One reportedly had smallpox. The City Physician ordered preventive steps and five mounted officers were sent toward Castroville to halt the group. They found the camp ten miles this side of Castroville and will maintain vigilance to prevent any contact with the city.
A historical piece discusses malaria as a disease from bad air and water, citing cases from Mrs. C. F. Boshen of Troy and William Wallace Sounsbury of Chicago, praising Warner’s Safe Care. It notes malaria can strike in cities and stresses prevention by improving drainage and environment. The column also reports Copeland, backed by the Workingmen’s convention, as a mayoral candidate with a contested race ahead.
In an interview with Lacar today, mayoral candidate Bryan Callaghan pledged to appoint the best-qualified individuals regardless of color or nationality. He stated he would ensure full justice for all citizens and taxpayers and claimed to have made no campaign promises or special favors.
This morning the district court handled numerous matters. State v Jessie Morris set a special venire for January 26 for a murder. State v H Toepperwein set a special venue for February 2 for a murder. State v Charles Harris for a misdemeanor was dismissed. Outterside v Erhardt defendant admitted debt and judgment rendered. State v Baldwin for selling licenses without a license reset for January. State v G W Reynolds aggravated assault plea not guilty. jury found guilty in the Reynolds case with a $50 fine. State v William Self simple theft pleaded guilty and waived for 10 days. Two cases against Alexander Riley for dealing monte resulted in a $25 fine on the first charge. City of San Antonio v F Buelle appeal from Recorder's court for careless driving was ongoing at press time. Ladies approve of your smoking Little Joker tobacco.
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