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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1885

Page

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PROHIBITION PARTY AND SOUTH AMERICAN COMMISSION NEWS

Telegraphic news from Burrato and Greensburg report President-elect Cleveland dining at Genesee house and opening a charity ball. Greensburg and Greensburg specials discuss Irish and English dynamiter theories and suspected Molly Maguire links. New York’s Prohibition convention argues for a federal prohibition amendment and independent party status. The Central and South American Commission urges direct steam lines, treaties, customs simplifications, better consulars, mercantile presence, banking, and a cabinet-level foreign commerce board.

England New York Central and South American United States Central and South America Central and South America Board of Trade of England

Jackson's Birthday Ohio Democrats Celebrate in Columbus

In Columbus on January 8 the Ohio Democrats held a birthday celebration with a 2:30 pm reception for Senator-elect Payne in the House. State officers and legislators attended as Payne spoke of Ohio’s early legislatures. The Ohio State Democratic club met, electing officers and appointing committees, while a banquet drew about 400 in the evening with numerous toasts. Earlier, United States Commissioner Stevenson investigated a vote matter in Ward 4 tied to the November election. the probe concluded with the dismissal of Fuhrmeister.

Columbus Ohio Democrats General Assembly Payne Barger Ohio Ohio State Democratic Club Durbin Ward Allen G. Thurman W. A. Tyler F. J. Reinhard J. Tilden John G. Thompson Greystone Yonkers N. Y New Orleans Jefferson J. Trupen Pendleton Jackson L. D. Thoman Civil Service Commission James Denver Samuel Cary Jackson Club Senator Payne Oadley Jume Converse G. H. Barger A E. Powell Allen O. Meyers United States Stevenson Michael Rachowicz Fuhrmeister Frank Roball Sanitationuhrmeister W. McAllister Rachowicz

Phantom party at General Stanleys residence on Government hill

A very enjoyable phantom party was held last night at General Stanley's residence on Government hill with dancing and entertainment. Attendees included Mesdames Sumner, Major Bush, Misses Lillie Staney, Katie Murphy, Annie Howard, and several officers such as Lieutenants Cushman Rumbough Hickey and Captain Smith, General Stanley, Major Livermore, and Rt. W. Lay among others.

General Stanley Government Hill Major Sumner Captain Simpson J. 8 Lockwood Major Livermore Bush Lillie Josie Staney Katie Sue Murphy Miss Snow Miss Davis Bly Annie Howard Lillie Lee Miss Russell Cushman Smith Rumbough J. J. Minter Dr. Maddox Hickey Sumner Godwin Mitchell Stanley Livermore Rt. W. Lay J. R. Gordon James

Assault in Medina County Leaves Vollmar Shot Twice

John Vollmar was attacked in a Medina County pasture near Castroville by Douglas, a San Antonio native, who fired a Winchester rifle wounding Vollmar in the arm twice. A third shot missed. Uehlinger brought the wounded man to town early this morning. Vollmar rests at his brother in law’s home, with no motive given.

John Vollmar Medina County Castroville Douglas San Antonio Vollmar Uehlinger

Bloody murder at Kinney county line in West Texas

A brutal robbery and murder near the Kinney county line in Uvalde county leaves two German sheepmen Koellman and Stein dead with pockets rifled, a Kenedy rifle, overcoat, watch and chain stolen. Rangers plan further search as authorities drag Mustang Water hole for clues and bloody clothing.

Uvalde West Texan Kinney Uvalde Henry Koellman Joseph Stein Koellman Concordia Lodge Austin Stein John Weymiller Baylor Sieker Qnough Ursery Church Dick Weymiller Lee Landrum Mustang West Texas Cline

Foot Severed by Moving Train in Taylor Texas

Mr Blum of the Union News company on the International railway stepped from a moving train at Taylor Texas, his right foot was caught and severed at the instep. He was taken to San Antonio for medical care, arriving about 10:30 p m and is reported doing as well as could be expected.

Mr. Blum Union News Company International Railway Taylor Texas San Antonio

Candidate for Collector Gains Friends and Endorsed

The candidate for Collector grows support daily and vows to keep the race engaging for the opposition. Ernest, a diligent young businessman, has not treated office hunting as livelihood and received unanimous endorsement from the city’s largest citizens’ convention. Rische advocates progress and rejects mossbackism.

Ernest Rische

Sense of Honor and Duty Across All Walks of Life

An editorial urges Americans to adopt a public ethic of honor in every job from cook to president, warning that neglecting responsibility could erode society. The piece stresses ministers and educators must teach disinterested service to employers and the public alike, or social unity will unravel. A child quotes a critique of African soapless tribes, jokingly wishing to be a nighted tribe.

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