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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1885

Page

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Inaugural Address of President Cleveland

The ceremony marks Cleveland taking the oath and outlining aims for economy, civil service reform, and protection for freedmen. He calls for unity, constitutional fidelity, and prudent governance. The address urges peace, fair treatment of Indians, and restrained foreign policy while stressing merit in public service and restraint on taxation.

Monroe Washington Jefferson Providence Supreme Court Cleveland Arthur McKinney Kernan Sheridan Hanscock Capitol White House

Demonstration Marks Democratic Day For Post Office

Citizens gathered as a flag was raised to honor Democratic day and post office service was potential focus of attention. The Express notes a display aimed at supporters and those who seek appointment as postmasters.

Express

Local Marriages and Ranch News Highlight County Life

Marriage licenses issued to Wiley Deman with Laura Johnson and Jo oe D Moses with Bertha Caldwell. Dr Johnstone, eight miles from the city, received 16 head of Hereford cattle from Beecher Lil. He plans to raise only fine stock on his ranch.

Wiley Deman Laura Johnson Jo Oe D. Moses Bertha Caldwell

Kite Sermon Delights Varied Audiences Across Town

Older residents and boys alike express pleasure as the kite sermon nears. Men stroll with kites tucked under their arms, apologizing as they claim they are taking them home to share with the youngsters.

Sermson

Bank funds in San Antonio tied to West Texas cattle venture

The Texas Stockman notes $120,000 in a San Antonio bank to the credit of the manager of a West Texas cattle company for investment in cattle. A large trade is under way, with the manager holding up one side of the deal.

Texas Stockman San Antonio West Texas

Benefit Performance for Hal Gosling Family at Fashion Theatre

A benefit show for the Gosling family is set for the Fashion theatre on the 9th inst featuring a strong bill. Tickets go on sale at Rische's opposite the post office for 75 cents.

Hal Gosling Fashion Theatre Rische’s

Inauguration Day Toasts at the Fashion Theatre

A well known commercial figure hosted a reception at the Fashion theatre last evening for Cleveland’s inauguration celebration. Artists and Messrs Simms and Samuels joined in with champagne toasts and witty repartee enjoyed by all.

Fashion Theatre

Cattlemen of Uvalde County Organize Drive Plan

Last Saturday the Uvalde county cattlemen organized under Captain Bazard elected president and Judge O Ellis as secretary. They slated an April general round-up drive and asked all stock men to send brands to the secretary. Nonmembers may have cattle gathered at one dollar per head. convention adjourned to meet March 8.

Uvalde County Bazard O. Ellis

Southern Pacific to keep general offices in city, repairs likely here

Mr A C Hutchinson of the Southern Pacific Atlantic division told a reporter there was no plan to move the general offices from this city. He said the matter had not been discussed and there is no likelihood the company will withdraw interests. General repair shops would probably be located here as promised by Mr Huntington.

Fretiton Criizens Republic United States Mont Bie Fou A. C. Hutchinson Atlantic Division Southern Pacific Railway Huntington Houston Telegraphic Dispatch

Snow plans private school at St Paul M E church

Snow announces opening a private school at St Paul M E church in March 1885 to supplement colored public school education. Tuition ranges from $1 to $2 monthly with branches including Ortheemeny Orthoepy Geography English Grammar and arithmetic. Mack Henson signs the notice urging action and noting women approve of smoking Little Joker tobacco.

Snow St. Paul M. E San Antonio Mack Henson M. Henson

Fighting a Soldier and a Woman in a Court Row

In Recorder's Court Jacinta Huerta a Mexican woman was charged with fighting C Saldana who also faced fighting charges. Saldana drunk insulted Huerta and her husband and struck Huerta with fist and bottle injuring her hand. Saldana fined Huerta discharged. Pat Bacon US soldier fined 5 for drunken disorderly conduct after loitering in Mrs Solomon's yard. W H Clark fined 5 for drunkenness. FE Bellis a French accented butcher fined 10 for riding horse at fast speed down Market Street and insulting witnesses.

Jacinta Huerta C. Saldana Saldana Saldana Market Street Espee

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