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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1885
Page
2
The Texas Legislature moves forward on a bill to allow clerks to be employed in state departments with equal privileges and pay. A mix of financial figures and unrelated quotes appear, including values for silver and gold, bank failure notes, and scattered political commentary.
The piece weighs political strife from Washington to Springfield, cites Franklin Pierce's cabinet as a contrast, and notes Irish and immigrant labor tensions in London and Ireland. It discusses Texas politics, Uvalde immigration sketches, and business views from the New Orleans World’s Fair era, including transport woes and patronage concerns.
The article notes many temporary hotels near the Exposition and reports managements planning to stay open year long except during the two hottest months. It expresses cautious approval of their efforts to recover losses and maintain operations.
City council amends Section 1 Chapter 34 to prohibit shooting galleries roller skating rinks breweries foundries blacksmith shops tannaries and similar establishments within city limits. Nuisance penalties up to 100 dollars daily apply after notice to remove or remedy. Passed January 5 1885. Attest and approval by city officials.
Dr Weathers treats W H Wart at No 24 Acequia Street after a failed diagnosis by a distinguished physician. Wart credits Weathers with restoring him to work and appetite. The column extends to ads for real estate, tonics, remedies, and farm sales with multiple named companies and locations.
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