Cornerstone Celebration Draws San Antonio to Austin
A large San Antonio contingent rode the International and Great Northern railroad to Austin to witness the cornerstone laying for the Texas Capitol. The procession featured Knights of Pythias, San Antonio Rifles, Austin Grays, and a 4000-strong march lineup, with Governor Ireland and notable guests. After ceremonies, visitors enjoyed lunch, fairs, and exhibitions, before returning by train.
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San Antonio
Austin
International and
Great Northern Railroad
Ligur
San Antonians
Knights of Pythias
San Antonio Rifles
E. A. Leonard
Austin Avenue
Fire Department
Austin Grays
Capital
Ireland
General Stanley
United States Or
Texas Veterans
Texas Legislature
Judiciary
Austin Gray
Mannin
Travis Fight
Gaines
Govsenera
Pintform
Genershelley
Vincent
Bater
Walker
Lee
Livermore
Cushing
O. M. Smith
Selene Hans
W. C. Walsh
Joseph Aines
O. M. Roberts
Marshall
J. W. Whipple
Capitol of
Texas
Aon
Knights of Pythias of
Austin Lodge
Wm. Abrahams
Emanuel Abrahams
Masons
Asylum
Colorado River
Palestine
Waco
Galveston
Houston
Fashion Theatre Presents Variety Bill With Strong Cast
The Fashion theatre offers a varied program headlined by a drama Jack Marliné from Mark Grayson. Performers include Miss Magerald Davene Miss Annie Clifton and Billy Forrest in sketches and impressions. The show features trapeze acts and a Mississippi steamer scene with notable chorus.
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Magerald Davene
Clifford and
Nealy
Annie Clifton
Messrs
Burke
Clifford
Cleo
Aida
Davene
Nola Forrest
Jack Marliné
Mark Grayson
Billy Forrest
Edward Nealey
William Pliffe
John J. Burke
Robert Massius
Kitty Wells
Annie Howard
Buttermilk Expedition to Helotes on the Bandera Road
A Boerne gentleman recounts a humorous misadventure to Helotes, missing the stage, riding a haywagon toward St Louis, visiting last chance saloons, and noting milepost shifts. He describes buttermilk shortages, champagne displays, a blind mule treated by Dr Galms, encounters with hunters, and a failed safe combination.
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Simon
St. Louis
Hunkidori
Helotes
San Antonio
Bandera
Galms
Mr. Galm
Pastor G
Senator Hall under fire over calls to resign
petitions circulate in the southern district urging E. F. Hall to resign over rumored efforts to remove state troops. Critics claim he is misrepresented while supporters argue he grows more popular. a libel suit against the San Antonio Express is noted, alongside a feature on W. H. Clark’s new billiard parlor in San Antonio with lavish details and prize pools.
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E. F. Hall
Hall
Tnt
Pope
Cotulla Ledger
Senator Hall
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
LaSalle County
Laredo
The
Express
San Antonio Express
Ceerare
Police Gazette
Medina County News
W. H. Clark
A. Scholz
Brunswick & Co
Texas
Clark
Ars
Mrs Miller Cleared After Vicious Dog Incident
In a Recorder's court session, Mrs Miller faced charges for keeping a vicious dog after her dog injured Eddie Albert son following a marble dispute between boys in Mrs Miller's yard. The recorder dismissed the case, citing insufficient facts for a fine.
Senator Bayard and the Middletown Fair Horserace Memory
In fall 1880 at the Middletown Agricultural fair the Senator from Delaware watched a rough roan horse named Tom Bayard win the first race. He urged the jockey to push the horse hard, celebrated with boyish claps, then watched as the horse’s rider and owner electrified the crowd.
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Delaware
Middletown
Senator Bayard
Dick Ha
Legion
Was & Bussex
Tom Bayard
Tom
Navy and Zoo in Texas Unearthed by Governor
The governor's message reveals a Texas Navy quarantine tug Hygeia in Galveston Harbor and a lone bull housed at the A and M College in Bryan as part of a zoo. The Fort Worth Mall note and Madame Donaldson's Dancing School reply outline spring openings and contact details for classes on East Houston Street.
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Texas
Hellespont
Galveston
A. and
M. College
Bryan
Fort Worth Mall
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Marline
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Annige Clifton
Billy
the Forrests
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Fashion Orchestra
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