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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1885

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War rumors and political notes across Afghanistan and India

Reports from May 7 detail Russian advances toward Penjdeh and Afghan discontent over pay. British leaders debate policy and press for papers on the Russian controversy while public opinion questions government surrender to Russia. Local military drills feature Light Guard and Chickasaws with prize contests.

Lonpox Republique Francaise Afghanistan St. Peterspure Zakyewski Alikanoff Penjdeh Gatzchina Trenevan Sarakhs Askabad London Earl Granville House of Lords England Russia Lord Granville Herat Lonpvon Europe Lord Randolph Churchill Morning Post Lord Churchill Gladstone Komaroff Peter Lumsden M. DeGiers Konarot House of Commons Earl of Dufferin India Lahore Rawil Alikahanoff Captain Yates Sir Peter Lumaden Boundary Commission Pendjeh Yates

The Big Drill and Secret Blank Cartridges

Mossix May 7 Captain Price Williams, drill manager, reveals judges ordered blank cartridges be supplied to many First Prize companies after a rival allegedly uncovered a secret. Suspected Mobile Rifles involvement lingers as readers await further telegrams. Light Guard leads pools as Chicks and Mob trail.

Mossix Flrst Price Williams Light Guard Houston

Literary Society elects board and officers for coming year

The Literary and Scientific society met at the association hall on Losoyo street. A new Board of Directors was elected led by President L. W. Madarasz and Officers including Dr. M. Lindner as Treasurer and Librarian and Carl Runge as Recording Secretary. The treasurer reported a debt free, well funded budget with expenses prepaid. The group thanked Favre and Lindner for their energy and enjoyed a banquet generously supported by Max Hermann Major Campbell and other friends.

Literary and Scientific Society Association Losoyo Street W.C. Rote Sam Maverick 8.S. Thomas L. W.madarasz M. Lindner Joseph R. Favre C. M. Barnes Albert Raas C. Runge L. W. Madarasz J. R. Favre Carl Runge W. Ransome E. F. Hoppe Drs. Favre Lindner Max Hermann Maverick Major Campbell

Ireland's Revenge Prompts Anger Over Castledom

Oasis reports Irish nationalist elation at England's surrender to France over Bosphere Egyptian issue and to Russia over Penjdeh. A leading barrister predicts renewed coercion and a possible cabinet rift as Downing Street debates arbitration and reform.

St. Louis Globe- Democrat Oasis England France Russia Ireland Randolph Churchill Begorra Castle Party Informa Downing Street Lord Spencer Dilke Chamberlain Commons

Kempa Orchestra Debuts in San Antonio at Mission Garden

Last night the Kempa orchestra held a debut at the Mission garden in San Antonio before a large, appreciative audience. Eva Kempa’s violin concerto dazzled, Helene Kempa’s cello earned envy, and Herr Pieczonka’s piano solo matched Rubinstein in both feature and genius. The troupe’s inexhaustible repertoire promises continued pleasure. another concert is scheduled for this evening.

Mission Garden Kempa San Antonio Bennot Eva Kempa Helene Kempa Signor Piatti Herr Pieczonka Rubinstein

Traveler Major Bartholomaei visits Hills borough New Mexico

The Sierra County Advocate notes Major George Bartholomaei, advance advertising agent for G. W. Gail & Ax, has visited Hills borough promoting the Little Joker Long Cut by distributing samples and posting notices in Spanish and English. Opera Puffs are advertised as nonsticking to lips for cigarette smokers.

Sierra County Advocate Hillsborough New Mexico George Bartholomaei Messrs. G. W. Gail & Ax Proriotors

Indian Execution at Fort Smith Arkansas

Reports from Fort Smith Arkansas describe the Choctaw execution of 17 year old Mitchell Anderson for the murder of a fellow Choctaw boy. The ritual firing killed him after a court sentence in February. A white paper pinned to his ears marked the solemn rite.

Sherman Tex J. M. Sterman Minnie Hauk C. J. Hinckle Denison Douglass Dallas Storman Calaboose Curcaco Smith Harrison Episcopal Church United States Democratic Party Democraticational Committee Illinois BaGue Pass San Juan de Allende Mexico Geronimo Flores Main Plaza Chipone Valdez Ramon ‘Trevino Trevino Fish Creek N. W.T Humboldt Boulton Dumont Batouche Swift Current Midland Battalion Fort Smith Ark Mitchell Anderson Winchester Anderson Moshalatubbe Strincrigco Cass County Schuyler County Weaver Sittig United States Senate Leeper W. A. Weaver

Kaiser's Syrolean Troupe Farewell Concert at Uehlinger's

The Kaiser's Syrolean concert troupe performs a farewell show tomorrow night at Uehlinger's pavilion with general admission at 25 cents. A post concert dance will follow.

Disbanding of Maverick Quartette Amid Police Threats

The Maverick Quartette dissolves after a police officer threatened last night to arrest them if they did not stop. The quartet’s silver tenor mournfully vows his singing will not be heard again as a sense of gloom settles among friends.

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