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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1885
Page
4
Paul Richards, a white man employed by a major wholesale grocery firm, was arrested last night and jailed on charges of stealing a bundle of laths from the near side lumber yard of Steves & Son.
A genuine minstrel troupe is being organized in the city and will soon hit the road. Rehearsals occur Monday and Thursday nights and a business meeting is scheduled for Saturday night. The company will consist of 11 men.
A garbled column lists market gutter flushings and a string of city happenings. It notes Catholic churches well attended, a likely extended railroad strike, deaths at Santa Rosa hospital and on Victoria street, lighted lamps, court deeds, and a Rose Eytinge benefit with mixed reception. Local events span from prayers and concerts to a cross section of societal items and odd anecdotes.
A long list of visitors resides at the Maverick hotel including John J. Burke and Winchester Kelso of Eagle Pass and Rev J W Carr who returned from Rockdale after aiding religious meetings with 43 conversions. Numerous others from across the US are listed with their home cities.
A verbose exchange shows President Cleveland testing policy focus as he asks for a United States policy. The Cabinet suggests an accident policy from United States Mutual Accident Association with low rates and large indemnities. Details include fees, coverage, and a New York address, plus names of officials.
A 1931 era meditation on General Robert E Lee and Arlington as the war’s toll. The piece cites his wife’s account of late night reflection and a choice to end war to spare his state, then shifts to a dense newspaper page of ads and notices. The text blends historical reflection with commercial blurb and event listings.
A San Antonio page item lists Nichols & Co, 238 West Commerce and 337 Broadway, with a wide range of goods and sale prices. Advertisements include pins 24c a paper, hats from $1, gloved options, and other dry goods. Also mentions Dr Bosanko remedies and local merchants, plus notices on city directory updates and business notices.
City declares a bond election to issue 75000 dollars for a new City Hall Court Room and Jail. Mayor Bryan Callaghan orders polls open 8am to 6pm with four ward voting sites and presiding officers. Voters to decide For or Against the proposition under city election rules. Election held March 11, 1885.
Mayor Bryan Callaghan orders a special election in San Antonio to fill the First Ward vacancy caused by Juan I. Cardenas resignation and the Fourth Ward vacancy from Alderman A Richter s death. Polls run 8 am to 6 pm at Recorder's Office in Ward 1 and 207 Alamo Street in Ward 4. Returns to be made under city election ordinance.
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