Lawmakers skew brains cowed by fish pond talk
Editorial notes ridicule state lawmakers push to abolish the fish pond and jokes about whales improving legislation. It highlights Texas politics, Mexico’s Diaz visit to Austin for March 2 cornerstone ceremony, and a rail project dispute in San Antonio. It questions Cap tain Eads accepting harbor work and comments on treasury concerns amid Gov Ireland’s administration.
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Ivy
Diaz
Mexico
Austin
Capitol
San Antonio
Republic
United States
State of
Texas
Austin Sun
Rio Grande
Alamo City
State finances debate and Galveston harbor dispute rise
The piece discusses Governor Ireland's responsibility for a state deficit, arguing legislative control and economy failures point to lawmakers. It critiques congressional conduct in the Forty-eighth Congress and contrasts Texas harbor plans with Galveston opposition, then reports on Diaz's upcoming visit to Austin for the capitol cornerstone ceremony and cross border relations with Mexico.
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Ireland
Texas
A faded flower ex-Empress Eugenie revisits past splendor
The Ex-Empress Eugenie spent a sad week with the Duchesse de Mouchy near the Hotel des Invalides. She revisited landmarks of her imperial life including the Ecole Militaire balcony, Longchamps, St Cloud, and the Tuileries Gardens, moving among old confidants and visitors without seeking new ones. Her mood remained measured and solemn as she reflected on past triumphs.
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Carlsbad
Paar
Marie Amelia
Claremont
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Henorietta Meria
France
Bois Colombes
London
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Duchesse de Mouchy
Hotel de Invalides
Ecole Militaire
Longchamps
St. Cloud
Tuileries Gardens
M. de Lenseps
Berry
Prince Napoleon
Petit-Neveu
City ordinance restricts nuisances in San Antonio January 1885
An amendment to Section 1, Chapter 34 of the Revised City Ordinances prohibits shooting galleries, roller-skating rinks, breweries, foundries, blacksmith shops, tanneries, and similar establishments as nuisances within city limits. Penalties up to one hundred dollars per day apply after notification to remove the nuisance. Attest and mayoral approvals noted. The rest of the text contains advertisements for medicines and tonics.
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City of
San Antonio
E. P. Claupon
J. H. Frevxen
Piles and Kidney Concerns Promised Relief Advertised
An old advertisement describes piles with back and abdomen weight, indigestion, moisture causing itching, and claims Dr. Meee Pile medy absorbs tumors and relieves symptoms. It mentions The Dr sanke Medicine Co and products like Wonder ful Right for Black Leg, plus tobacco endorsements.
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Dr. Sanke Medicine Co
Scasse, & Co
James Glavin
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