Terrible Manchester colliery explosion and rescue effort
Reports from Pendlebury and Clifton collieries near Manchester describe a deadly blast with hundreds rescued, many feared dead, and ongoing efforts hindered by ventilation and water. Simultaneous cotton crop updates from Texas show varied acreage changes and conditions across 92 counties. The Liberty Bell visit to Philadelphia proceeds with a large New Orleans delegation, and federal crop reports note wheat condition declines.
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London
Pendlebury
Manchester
Clifton
Pendlebery
Galveston
Texas
R. G. Dann & Co
Reort
Puiwapetruia
New Orleans
Guillotte
Continental Guards
Smith
Stewart
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Germantown Junction
Independence Hall
Washington
Agricultural Department
Washindton
Republican
Wesley Merritt
West Point
William P. Callin
Sixth Infantry
Fort Riley
Kansas
Merritt
Fifth Cavalry
Leavenworth
Wyoming
Wasumoros
Whitney
Jouett
Colon
Justo A. Rosemena
Daniel Flernances
Uhis
Harbor Island Railroad Work Reportedly Probed
A rumor spreads that construction is active on Harbor Island tied to the Aran sas Pass railroad with graders building an embankment from the south. The Licur will disclose details, noting Harbor Island as public property and that preliminary work aims to secure title for the company before private claims arise.
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Aransas Pass
Harbor Island
Licur
Ita
Nueces County
Local Court Fines Shown in Disorderly Conduct Dockets
J. E. Moore pleaded guilty to fighting and was fined five dollars. John Baptiste of Sunny Italy was deemed to have no visible means of support and offered five dollars or ten days. James Rutledge fined two dollars for driving his horse over Houston Street bridge. Mary Henderson burned sidewalk ashes and paid one dollar after a barefoot boy was burned. Emil Heinz pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined five dollars. Frank Schulz and Dan Webber quarrel continued. Juana Esparza drunkenness fined five dollars. Pequinta Martinez charged with drunkenness claimed it was irresistible sorrow and was fined five dollars. Mr. Ryder described as vagrant, fined ten dollars or thirty days. Ryder to stay a month.
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J. E. Moore
John Baptiste
Sunny
Italy
James Rutledge
Houston Street Bridge
Ata
Mary Henderson
Mary
Emil Heinz
Frank Schulz
Dan Webber
Juana Esparza
Pequinta Martinez
Mr. Ryder
Mark Twain
Abilene Celebrates Livestock Trade and Opera House Milestones
The report notes a strong wool market with 275000 pounds sold at 18 cents per pound and 10 car loads of muttons plus 15 car loads of cattle. Abi lene reports Blocker's trail herd passing with 500 head and its new opera house finished, attracting several troupes for fall. A high stakes horse race between Dallas and Abilene yielded victory for Abilene at 240 dollars a side.
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Antceny
Lexas
Wylie
Blocker
Abilene
Dallas
Smuggling Charge Tied to Mescal Run Between Laredo and Encinal
Dorotea Hippolett faced United States Commissioner Stevenson on a smuggling charge after a trunk search in Encinal revealed two goat skins and multiple bladders containing mescal. Conductor Towle and deputy marshal testified to repeated travel between Encinal and Laredo. Hippolett was held on a $1000 bond after default.
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Dorotea Hippolett
United States
Stevenson
Laredo
Encinal
Marshal Towle
Hippoleti
Emancipation Anniversary Parade Opens City Celebrations
On the 20th anniversary of emancipation colored citizens prepared for celebrations. A morning parade formed on Milam square and marched to San Pedro springs where Professor A. J. Moore delivered an ovation. Afternoon addresses and evening dancing followed.
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Milam Square
San Pedro Springs
A. J. Moore
Son of Professor Rote Graduates with Honors
Mr. John Rote, elder son of Professor W Rote, returned yesterday from Kansas State University with honors after years of study. He earned two diplomas and holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Didactics.
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John Rote
W. ©. Rote
Kansas State University
Grading camp relocated to Salado with renewed vigor
A grading camp was moved yesterday to Salado and work is being carried out with vigor. An additional force is expected to be deployed soon to intensify operations. The note also mentions Opera Pulls cigarettes at a popular price.
Weiser Arrested for Postal Robberies in San Antonio
United States Marshal Jackman and Deputy Crawford arrested M I Weiser a San Antonio postoffice distributing clerk at his Acequia Street home on three charges of robbing registered letters and parcels. Bail set at 2000 dollars. preliminary examination began before Commissioner Stevenson. Weiser had been under surveillance as detectives traced thefts to the local post office and used decoy letters to ensnare him. He belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic but has wine and money spending habits that drew suspicion.
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United States
Jackman
Charles K. Crawford
M. IT. Weiser
San Antonio
Acequia Street
G. A. Dice
Robbie
Weiser
Stevenson
Liaur
Peste Ce
Huston
Egistry
Dice
Newcomb
E. O. C. Old Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Graduation Stage Built by Pupils and Enthusiastic Juniors
A local correspondent reports that 1885 high school graduates, the largest class yet, lacked a stage. Professor Rote volunteered lumber and four crocneking boys with two juniors built the platform at their own expense amid warm weather. The boys remarked it would be rare to graduate daily, hinting at graduates aiding school projects in the future.
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Rote
Suspicious Prowlers On Commerce Street
A Commerce street merchant observed two men walking in the Second ward near Acequia and Romana streets acting suspiciously. The pair after a brief encounter split up then rejoined and moved along Elmira and Jackson streets before heading north. The observer believed they were mulatto and warned of local danger suggesting a dog and firearms for defense.
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Commerce Street
Second Ward
Acequia Street
Romana Street
Elmira Street
Jackson Street
Mount Pilgrim church denial of rumors and debt note
Rev J W Williams of Mount Pilgrim Free Mission Baptist church says reports of church closure are false and no new minister is needed for now. Services will continue next Sunday. church acknowledges debt but aims to pay soon. signed by Deacon Atyrep Crain and Secretary Sam S Jonas.
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J. W. Williams
Mount Pilgrim Free Mission Baptisl Church
Licur
San Antonio Light
Atyrep Crain
Sam S. Jonas
Miss Lizzie McBride Weds George Williams in Methodist Ceremony
Miss Lizzie McBride married George Williams last night on South Centre street with Rev. Mack Henson officiating. A large guest list included Gilbert Bryant Squire Williams Mrs. Lewis Mrs. Spencer and many relatives. gifts were plentiful and festivities were enjoyed.
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Lizzie McBride
South Centre Street
George Williams
Mack Henson
St. Paul’s M. E
Methodist Episcopal Church
Amon
Gilbert Bryant
Squire Williams
Lewis
Cis Spencer
Fannie Campbell
Rose Williams
Fannie Bryant
Julia Alexander
Grandma Leach
Ida Young
Jane Lewis
Amelia Fassmore
Susie McBride
Mr. William McBride
Tony Spencer
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Southern Hotel
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Real Estate Exchange For
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A. J. Shafer
ED Braden, JR
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R. W. Rogers
G. W. Ward
Old Place
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Republic OF Mexico
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Tom Harrison
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