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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1885
Page
2
The article notes recent weather harming comfort and stock reports, and discusses legislative potential on prohibition, railroad issues, and drainage improvements. It mentions a new monetary party aim to reduce interest and promote labor earnings, plus San Antonio’s fire and health concerns and a slow influx of northern visitors.
A broad scan covers election questions in New York and Texas. It notes Fritz Russi’s street commissioner contest, Peter Nelson’s victory by 214 votes, and Everts as U S Senator, plus critique of Blaine leadership. Galveston harbor plans include a $1,000,000 initial appropriation and Captain Eads salary terms. City improvements for Omaha and San Antonio plans are outlined, with dynamite threats in London and Irish-English tensions cited. Referenced editorials rail against free trade and Democratic approaches in Congress and urging robust urban development and safety.
The article notes Republicans will hold greater numerical strength than in the Forty-eighth Congress and include more vigorous and courageous members. It argues Democrats cannot profit from inactivity this session and letting work accumulate for the next Congress.
The ordinance amends section 1 of chapter 34 to prohibit shooting galleries, roller-skating rinks, breweries, foundries, blacksmith shops, livery stables, camp yards, or similar establishments within city limits if declared a nuisance. Violators face a daily $100 penalty after notice to remove. Includes attestation by city officials and date of approval January 5, 1885.
The council adopts an ordinance governing service pipes and hydrants. It requires Waterworks consent for connections, restricts hydrant use to fires with authorization, bans tying animals to hydrants, and penalizes damage or improper work. Violations incur fines from one to two hundred dollars.
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