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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1885

Page

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Chicago Sensations and Socialists Stir Mormon Troubles

A Kansas and Utah spread of unrest reports fear among settlers. General Campbell reshapes local militia along the southern border, while Salt Lake City anticipates clashes between Gentiles and Mormons on July 24. Other cities note sensational tracts and pending executions and arrests.

Martin Compton Deepole Dodge and Fort Supply Cimarron River Tate Campbell Omaha Stoward Department of Howard United States War Department Fort Douglas Larache Kansas Utah Salt Lake City Ther Cariaco Pall Mall Gazette George Yuder Sreet London Pall Mall Gazette Chicago James Taylor Michael F. Doran Eastern Penitentiary Taylor Keeper Doran Wicaita North Fork Canton Caiiaco Parsons Loxpon Standard Zulficar Pass Ridgeway Mapnip

RAILROAD RUMBLE ON S A AND P RAILWAY PROGRESS

Mr Lott returns from New York with news of iron orders for 95 miles of track and five locomotives plus cars and coaches. Supplying fleets will reach by mid August for track laying. Route via Belville or Goliad depends on local incentives as surveys target Harbor Island lighthouse.

Lott New York San Antonio and Aransas Pass Watertown Jefferson County Kenedy Floresville Belville Goliad Harbor Island

Murder in the brush near San Pedro Springs

A man was found dead about a quarter mile northeast of San Pedro Springs. Mexican boy Ramon Valencia reported the scene to Justice Adam, who ordered a jury. The body showed a bullet wound, no weapon, and possible murder. Identifications and leads were uncertain, prompting calls for a morgue and broader police inquiry.

San Pedro Springs Ramon Valencia Alejo Perez Adam Isignia of Odd Fellowship Brewer Murphysville Neine Braden Hotel Conductor Fowle International Great Northern Licur

Discharges and fines from Recorder's Court cases

Otto Baker, son of Colonel Baker, faced gun discharge charges on Market street. the weapon was destroyed and the case dismissed while Thomas Smith received a $5 fine for shooting. Other tied cases include opium den arrests, obscene language dismissal, vagrancy, peddler assault, drunkenness fines, and pistol possession penalties.

Otto Baker Colonel Baker Central Hotel Market Street Laban Commission House Boere Smithereens Thomas Smith Young Baker D. & A. Oppenheimer Zenk Ah Wah Jim Sing George Chaw Jim Charley Fritz Glaeser F. Halloman B. F. Pierce Vance House Semlinger Tissair Edward Humbert John Bigsby Ames Boyd George Baker Fort Davis Louis A. Miller

Emerson Recovers Stolen Goods After Austin Trip

Mr Emerson returns from Austin with $250 worth of items recovered from pawn brokers including three gold watches a gold pearl pin a gold cameo ring and gold cameo studs. He states a New York robbery totaling $1000 occurred during his stay but details cannot be published now.

Emerson Austin New York

Sunset Hose Ball At Jonas Garden Promised For Tomorrow

The Sunset Hose company plans a social ball at Jonas garden tomorrow night with music and a pleasant evening anticipated. Invitations extended to all, highlighting a first class experience and enjoyment.

Sunset Hose Company Jonas’ Garden

Real Estate Deeds In San Antonio Transfers

Ed J. Gallagher transfers lot 12 block 30 east side San Antonio river bounded by Crockett Starr and Walnut streets for 180 dollars. L C Grothaus to J H Claessen survey No 2 for nominal consideration. Ordon and Berry attorneys for C M Porter to Allison Ryman tract in city of San Antonio lots 19 20 21 22 block 20 for 115 dollars.

Ed J. Gallagher L. Allan San Antonio River Crockett, Starr and Walnut Streets L. C. Grothaus J. H. Claessen Ordon & Berry C. M. Porter Allison Ryman San Antonio

Little Girl Green Injured In Horse Accident

A young girl named Green was riding yesterday with an unknown companion when her horse shied. She was thrown, breaking an arm and suffering a concussion of the brain, now in precarious condition. Ignacia Cortez remains unbonded and maintains innocence in a separate charge.

Green Miss Green Ignacia Cortez

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