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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1885
Page
1
County Commissioner Quintana delivered a stern talk about the county jail’s filthy conditions. He blamed the County Commissioners for neglect, warned of cholera risk in San Antonio, and urged immediate jail cleaning despite cost concerns. Citizens donated livestock for a barbecue to support the effort.
A confused account from a passerby describes crossing the Aln aan creek and finding two women unconscious in brush along the market plaza area. He details they were nude and unable to speak clearly, with the witness increasingly frightened by their condition.
Fragmentary testimony in the Youdoo murder case shows the defense probing an alibi while witnesses deny tying the deceased to voodoo practices. Court proceedings reveal tense exchanges over ownership, kinship, and possible motives as the trial advances.
A fragmented list of names, roles, and places appears, mentioning Starr Jones, Corridora, and several officials and residents across multiple towns. The text lists various agents, company figures, and civic names, with scattered references to events, meetings, and local groups, all amid garbled OCR content.
The record lists multiple defendants and fines for disorderly conduct and intoxication in a Recorder’s Court session. Names include Encarnacion Virjin, Mike Tinea, Aaron Nelgon, Wilson Talbot, and others. Several cases involve disorderly behavior near Dolorosa Street, Sunset depot, and local alleys, with fines ranging from 3 to 10 dollars and references to crowd disturbances and public nuisance.
Immigrant townsfolk recount a disturbance during a Toy One holiday feast ending in a stabbing and fatal shooting. Juan Cardanes and Juan Gomez reportedly argued, Cardanes wounded Gomez with a knife, Gomez killed Gardunus Gnautlowed, and soldiers detained Gomez later. Deputy Sheriff and a coroner inspected the scene as townspeople testified and the crowd dispersed.
A fragmentary 19th century report describes Germania Lodge No. 10 at Kowal and allied lodges hosting a moonlit picnic at San Velcro Springs. Attendees included Hermma Sous and Cibolo lodge members with about 30 local gentlemen present. music by Zotinrellis string band and dancing followed. The account notes a disturbance attributed to a rebellion led by Gerlach and Winne enkemper, with Mose Jackson involved in a disturbance at the event.
Frank Starrene opened a new fish and restaurant operation on Commerce Street promising fresh fish and meals at all hours for old customers and the public. The ad promotes dealer Iasy Tanda for produce and grain bids, H W Rogers in the tail department, and a push for low prices amid rising disease concerns and digestive health claims.
The article surveys reactions to the Statue of Liberty pedestal effort, praising the endeavor and noting support from prominent figures and the public. It discusses prejudice, civic duty, and calls for funding, with references to President Hayes and the nation’s interest in the landmark.
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