San Antonio and Aransas Pass line praised in state outlook
A local summary notes the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad line under contract may unlock a rich valley and good country, critiques state convict management, and highlights Texas political and economic shifts from Galveston to Houston, cholera in Valencia and national figures like Bayard and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
San Antonio
Ue Victoria
Lott
Engineer Corps
Eclato Creek
Kelena
Karnes County
Yorktown
Beeville
Helena
Protective policy boosts Third Auditor appointment
A Baltimore newspaperman is named Third Auditor of the Treasury amid pro tariff support. The piece also notes Texas Capitol stone choices, land grants for work, and contractor practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuer J. Ranpaws
Baltimore
Treasury
Cleveland
Texas Capitol
Ben Poore Claims Handshakes With Seventeen Presidents
Perley Poore asserts he has shaken hands with seventeen presidents. the claim appears in the Minneapolis Tribune context. No strong confirmation or details accompany the anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Perley Poore
Colon
Mike Neapolis Tribune
Curious English Note on a Chinese Happi Tea Pot
A Boston Beacon fragment describes a white metal tea pot shaped as Chinese cursive letters spelling happiness. The piece is noted as a modern toy for casual tea drinkers, intended more for display than to inspire strict living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Beacon
Horsemanship Talk Among Washington Democrats
Philadelphia News notes that Miss Bayard is deemed the best equestrienne and Mr Hendriks the top hobby horse rider among prominent Democrats in Washington, reflecting strong interest in equestrian skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miss Bayard
Trienne
Hendriks
Philadelphia News
Victor Hugo to be buried in the Pantheon
The article notes Victor Hugo will be laid in the Pantheon in Paris, distinguishing it from Rome’s ancient Pantheon and calling the Paris shrine a national memorial. It comments on the Pantheon’s largely cenotaphial fame and Hugo’s placement among “midgets” in French history. It also mentions Opera Puffs cigarettes and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for kidney health and diuretic benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hugo
Pantheon
Rome
Augustus
Paris
Mme. de Pompadour
France
Voltaire
Rousseau
Napoleon
the Invalides
New York Herald
Hostetter
Bargain Farm and Ranch Listings in Texas Advertisements
A compilation of farm and ranch sale notices from San Antonio area by Johnson Bradley and others. Listings include 1100 acre tract near Houston on Buffalo Bayou with hay and improvements, 6400 acre Leona river holdings with irrigation, 900 acre Rio Frio property, and a 100 acre Calaveras creek farm. Also notes on ice factory upgrades in San Antonio and storage facilities, with contact references to T B Johnson and J W Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County
Houston
Buffalo Bayou
T. B. Johnson
J. W. Bradley
San Antonio
Rio Grande
Texas
Leona River
Uvalde
Rio Frio
Frio
Valde County
LL. C
Salado
Bexar County
Calaveras Creek
Losoyo Street
Houston Street
Columbus
B. F. SmaMon
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the Daily Light
A. W. Girrorp
Taos
Johnson
W. L. Winter
Proprietors
East Commerce Street
Weentsn
Scents
Spraccr
Thomas B. Johnson
Grevorid
Johnson & Winter
Postoffice
I. & G. N. Railroad
St. Louis
Tron Mountain
Laredo
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Frombaredo
Wees
G., H. & 8 A. Railroad
New Orleans
Galves- Prr
Sroungan
Galveston
San Francisco
el Paso
Eagle Pass
Francisco
Eagle
Tur
Aransas
Custom House
Bayard
Internal Revenue
First
Valencia
United States
Apmimal Jovert
Blackburn
Copiah
Mississippi
Paul Hootpen and Son
Vilaidama
Nueva Leon
Mexico
Philadelphia
Holder
Judge McComas
Licar
Tigur
Wasnington
Philadelphia Telegraph
Treasury Department
New York
Kentucky
Watterson
Logie
Moore Hollow
International
LL C
Liaur Office
Licur
Kings
Rice Bros. & Co
Mesquirs
Lexas
Morley Bros
Austin
Morley
J. D. Browder
Messrs. Browder & Paschal
F. Kalteyer & Son
Mr. G. D. Roemer
Henry Schumacher
Mr. Roemer
Gifford, Johnson & Winter
Humberto de §&. Rossi
South
J. F. Robinson
T. Eb. Johnson
Earl
A. A. Drescher
W. Dietert
Boerne
James Davis
George
W. C. Daugherty
Frie County
Pearsall
Tex
W. W. Berry
Esq
J. H.murphy
K. T. Allen
Aic
Anton Halamuda
J. W. Casey
Rachel Breslin
W. A. Carnahan
KR. J. Vincent
Cotulla
W. H. Brown
Leesville
W. J. Hogge
George Leesberg
Castroville
Mace Soreil
Belmont
Robert Grier
H. ©. Burris
Rancho
A. C. Decker
Stockdale
W. J. Terriberry
Saltillo
Sshler
Thaddeus Stevens
Mishler
Commerce
Parker
R, Ao
Molland
Commerce Street
Michael Ober
San Geronimo
Blum Street
F. Groos & CO
Ausander
Ancu
A. Alexander
Enntait
Texas National Bank OF San Antonio
J.8. Alexander
G. W. Brackenridge
H. B. Andrews
A. Belknap
B. F. Yoakum
J. 5. Thornton
James P
J. W. Glass
Cann
Traders National Bank
Revurer
Reurar
Two Brothers Saloon
Alamo Streets
Geo. R. Hines
Real Estate and Loan Broker
Kampmann Building
Antonio
Tama
Swift
Eter
Lowe
Jan
Augusta
W.C. FunLow
Sumter Co
M.D. Wilson
Gainesville
Tuxaw Spe Rig Co
Drawer
Atlanta, Ga
THE
Alamo Iron Works
Sunset Road
Presa Street
the Blum
Market Street
Tisf
Amelia Blum
Harrison
Tom Harrison
Harrison & Harrison
Lavy
Missouri Pacific Railway System
International and
Great Northern R. R
Little Rock
Union Depot
J. J. Chew
Commerce St
H. P. Hughes
BK. W. McCullough
Texa
Wheeler
Wilson
R. H. Jackson
Special
Ag’t
Fort Scott
Fort Scott, Kansas
Diekaeck & Bilt Lepage
Marty Plaza
V. Sorra
Wahrenberger & Beckmann, Architects
Lockwood & Kampmann
Cor. Yturr
Commerce Streets
J. B. Belohradsky & Co
San Antonio City
Rice
Ryan
Sessions & CO
Frommer
Court House
Soledad St
J. H. Kampmann
Ito Koehler
Lone Star
San Antonio, Texas
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