San Francisco Crusade on Illicit White Child Trade Sparks Debate
San Francisco reports expose a systemic traffic in illegitimate white babies sold to Chinese brothels. Five cases have been found with hundreds more believed hidden. Authorities warn the practice runs into China where children are raised for sale to buyers in harems.
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Divorce Petition Filed By Anna M. Bacon
Anna M. Bacon files for divorce in district court citing marriage on May 16 1871 and separation starting October 1 1881 after Ed Bacon left and has not returned though he remains in the city.
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Anna M. Bacon
Ed Bacon
Eva
Grand cocking main billed for tomorrow at cock pit
Tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock a grand cocking main pits Pat Cavanaugh against Stanfield of Eastland for a best three in five bout with a 500 dollar side and weight limits 5 pounds to 5 13. Spectators expected for sport and excitement. Also notes society events: San Antonio Mechanics Union ball at Casino hall and Arbeiter Verein masquerade at East Commerce street hall tonight. Professor Whitehead’s weekly soiree last night at Dalling’s hall drew select attendees. A private dance is planned on Villita street tonight.
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Eastland
San Antonio
Lecture Set On A National Problem By Mr Schurz
The Lians received a call from Mr A F Matthews business manager of Carl Schurz to arrange a lecture on A National Problem February 11 Matthews a veteran newspaper man and accredited correspondent of the Washington Critic resides in Orange City New Jersey and is noted for blunt remarks.
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Washington
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Pleasant surprise party for Misses Dunbar at Martin Street
A pleasant surprise was held last night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar on Martin street. About eight o'clock guests arrived and the evening was spent in parlor games and dancing. Attending were Mrs. Herff, Mrs. Dr. Favre, Miss Upson, Miss Lacoste, Miss Bauer, Miss Johnson, Miss Dunbar, and Messrs Brousing, L Lacoste, Fries, T B Johnson and B F Johnson.
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Martin Street
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Herff
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Upson
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Bauer
Johnson
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L. Lacoste
Fries
T. B. Johnson
B. F. Johnson
Western Union watchman faced pistol threat on Commerce Street
An old man, claiming intent to kill, confronted two night Western Union operators on Commerce Street and brandished a long pistol loaded with no cartridges. The man fired twice and fled after learning the weapon was unloaded. Dr T J Tyner mourns the death of his wife Mrs L M Tyner, who died at 11:20 pm at No 500 Avenue D. The body will be sent to Nashville for burial. The Tyner family receives sincere regret from friends.
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Nashville
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German-American views New Orleans exposition from C H Mueller
Mr C H Mueller owner of the Commerce street art gallery returns from the New Orleans exposition with mixed impressions. He notes bad weather and local grumbling but praises the Texas exhibit and Mexican pavilion while urging patience as exhibits finish. He describes costs, hotels and transport, and says visitors will come once weather clears.
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San Antonio
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Death of Allen Cook Found Near Crockett Street
Allen Cook, a former chief bugler in the Ninth Cavalry, was found dead in front of 230 Crockett Street. An inquest by Justice Neuendorf began but was not concluded. The deposition cites heart disease. he had been living with Henry Manson near San Pedro springs after leaving his wife.
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Allen Cook
Crockett Street
Henry Manson
San Pedro Springs
City Officials Listed On Tally Sheet At Caucus Night
A tally sheet dropped near the caucus chamber lists officials including City Marshal Captain Shardein First Assistant Marshal Captain Cardenas Second Assistant Marshal Captain Hughes City Clerk KE. P. Claudon Market Master Antonio Bruni City Engineer C. P. Matlack Assessor G. Frasch City Physican Dr. P. W. Johns Recorder's Clerk and In er Rische City Treasurer Henry Verner pat Att R. L. Biencourt City Weigher and mentions approval of Little Joker tobacco by ladies.
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