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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1885

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Indignation over Mormon flag act sparks council debate

Save Lake City July 7 reports widespread fury among Gentiles over the Mormons half mast flag display. Deseret News defends the act as church sanctioned liberty. City Council votes unanimous to endorse the half mast, citing Garfield precedent and public sentiment.

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Utah Valley Splendor Along Denver and Rio Grande Route

Regular correspondent describes Utah Valley as a rich farming region with vast fields, orchards, and irrigation systems. He notes Utah Lake, the Jordan River, and the Salt Lake Valley beauty, praises Brigham Young era land ownership, and highlights railroad views along the Denver and Rio Grande corridor through to Bear.

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Incidents in San Antonio's City Government under Occupation

A historical overview traces San Antonio governance from American rule to 1912, noting Spanish language dominance, bilingual records, and shifts in election practices. It cites mayoral figures, council actions, wartime enrollments, water and beef ordinances, curfews, and hostelry reporting requirements during the Mexican and early U.S. administrations.

San Antonio John W. Smith Antonio Navarro Francisco Antonio Ruiz J. Croce Manuel Perez Coune David Morgan Congress Edward Dwyer Meen Callahan United States San Pedro Springs Santa Anna

Damsels Leave Shooting Gallery Amid Moral Suasion

Two giddy presiding dames at the shooting gallery on Alamo Street depart this morning, leaving many mourners credited to their influence. Police moral suasion is credited with causing their exit, and the city congratulates their departure.

Alamo Stree

Fatal fall of three year old Annie Piggott on Soledad Street

About 8 o clock last evening Annie Piggott three died after falling from a second story gallery on the Swiss house Soledad street. She suffered a fractured skull, was carried to her home nearby where doctors deemed surgery useless and she died within a half hour. The child was a universal favorite and mourned by neighbors and parents.

Annie Piggott

Merit Rewarded in Austin Building Award

The residents of Austin honor a former fellow citizen by awarding a prominent building. The project follows plans by Wahren rae and Beckmann of the city. Mr Ahrenberger has been in town for days to finalize arrangements. The notice appears in the Austin Vorwaerts, June 3.

Austin Ofzens Messrs. Wahrenrae, & Beckmann Ahrenberger Austin Vorwaerts

Magnificent Spring and Summer Goods at Dry Goods Dept

The store offers a complete dry goods department with Spring and Summer stock including Evening Grenadines English and French Cashmeres Melange Suitings Check Goods Serges Brocades and a large assortment. A first class French milliner will head the department with the latest Bonnets Hats Ostrich Tips Ribbons and Trimmings.

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