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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1885

Page

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Senator Cameron elected in joint session

Harrisburg reports Donald Cameron declared United States Senator in the legislative joint session. Other items note Connellsville coke price rise to 125 dollars per ton after April, and various federal notices from Fort Dodge to alien land ownership bills.

Harrisburg Donald Cameron United States Pirrssurg Connellsville Galveston Tex Morgan New York Torrka Kas House Oklahoma Mapison Wis John C. Spooner Hudson Spooner Fairchild Washington Fort Dodge Kansas Secretary of the Interior WasningTon Commissioner of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry Washingtion Hatton House Committee On Post Offices and Post Capitol Senator Bowen Colorado Senate Chamber Representative Bowen Virginia Bowen Lovuisomin John King White John Neal Hiram Fields Fields King Neal Sanders New Yor Grant Grant & Ward Chaffee Primrssure Jamestown Penn J. Ross Martin Jamestown Savings Bank St. Louis Wolff Pickner Washington Street Dean Pick Esetes

Daring Robbery at Sunset Barrel House on Austin Street

William Hogan struck Martin Mc Laughlin at the Sunset barrel house, robbed him of 17 dollars, and fled. Hogan was arrested later at his Cherry street home after police were notified and a warrant was in place. The report notes a petition backing Hogan as a police candidate and cites police actions in pursuit and capture.

Sunset Barrel House Austin Street William Hogan Martin McLaughlin Hogan McLaughlin Cherry Street Bader Sunset Fred Bader Express John Ferris Licur Peter Kleid Government Hill Krempkan

Incendiary Plot Nipped in Saloon as City Burns

A man in Military plaza alerted a reporter with a claim that the town was burning, but officers stopped the alleged arson by tracing the act to a harmless electric repairer. The piece also discusses hands and chiromancy, noting how hand shapes reveal character and talents.

Military Plaza Charlie Pancoast Alama Job Lavater

Railroads Seek Duty Exemption to Cut San Antonio Coal Cost

The Southern Pacific and Sunset Route plan to introduce a bill in Congress to exempt Salinas coal from duties. If successful, coal could come to San Antonio at about 3 dollars per unit, impacting local prices and supply.

Southern Pacific Sunset Congress Salinas Caetas San Antonio

Would-be Bridegroom Weds Amid Turmoil in Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon Illinois a wedding occurred at the Commercial hotel after a dramatic chase from Dahlgren involving Emma Campbell and Carmi resident Thomas L S Bozeman. A mother in law attacked Bozeman at the scene and a warrant was issued. the couple married by a Justice of the Peace with local officials watching. Bozeman faces trial for allegedly pummeling his mother-in-law in Dahlgren tomorrow.

Mount Vernon Thomas L. S. Bozeman Carmi Illinois Emma Campbell McLeansboro Evansville Indiana Dahlgren Hamilton County Bozeman Miss Campbell Dahlgrenwards Panier Louisville and Nashville Davis Mt. Vernon Yoat Cahn

Texan china set showcased by San Antonio ladies

In New Orleans the Exposition association of San Antonio presents 130 piece dinner and tea service of Texas clay. Hand painted and gilded by San Antonio ladies, the ware features Texas flora fauna and landscapes in vivid purple tones, deemed a fine example of Texan skill and beauty.

Texas Texas Art Exposition Association of San Antonio New Orleans

Patent device prevents door slams and holds open

General Niggli has procured a patent for a simple contrivance that prevents doors from slamming and keeps a door open at any required angle. The mechanism operates simultaneously with the door handle and involves a straightforward arrangement.

Niggli

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