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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1885
Page
1
City officials list numerous hotel guests in Galveston with many named individuals from U S and local areas. The record notes drunkenness disorderly conduct and sanitary violations with multiple fines and notices of appeal.
A series of petty offenses resulted in fines: Joe Fuller and Joe Johnson each fined $5 for drunken behavior on the street. Francisco Mesa listed without clear charge. Margarito Flores described as drunk and down with a $65 fine. Trinidad Vadi cited for fighting for $7. Jack Gallagher fined $5 for striking Hugh Wells.
Yesterday afternoon a horse and buggy owned by Dr. Jones bolted on Alamo Plaza near the Menger hotel. Mayor Callaghan grabbed the reins and restrained the animal at personal risk, saving the 10 or 12 year old boy left alone in the buggy from possible injury.
Reports from Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis London New York Moniz and other places recount lynching in Tecumseh and misused Express Company packages. Brooklyn ruins searches for missing bodies while inter state drill rewards are announced. Times and Standard debate arbitration details and Cleveland endorsement by County Democracy in New York.
Local items report a grand theater bill with new faces at the Fashion Theatre and a reception to honor General Stanley. Marriage licenses and a busy city calendar include a broom brigade drill, raffles, races, and social gatherings. Multiple arrests, accidents, illnesses, and community notices fill the day with brief updates.
Large crowds enjoyed SAN PEDRO SPRINGS and nearby gardens as sunshine returned after rain. At Mission Garden Ludwig Mahncke hosted a crowded event with the Kempa sisters orchestra. Zottarelli band played for dancers while Nola and Billy Forrest were set to perform. Fest Garden and Vienna Garden offered lively dancing and operatic selections under gas and electric lights with Mr. Wise supervising. UEHLINGER’S PAVILION provided music despite Kaiser troupe departure.
A jury of inquest returned a death verdict by drowning for 22 year old Fred Gee found in the San Antonio river near the pump house. He and his younger brother went fishing, separated, and his brother later found Gee missing with his cigarette and bat drifting on the water prompting a search and sad discovery.
A series of property transfers in San Antonio and Bexar County involving buyers and sellers such as Sarah E. Kero, Cora Boyd, Casiana Musquiz de Castellano, Benito Garza de Zepeda, Narciso Leal, Dolores Guana de Flores, W K Jones, Sarah French, Carolina Langer, James M. Pruitt, George W. Polk, Frank Anderson, A. and J. Woeltz, EB Sheriff, S. L. Thomas, James V. D gnowity, Jacob and Mathias Becker, I Templeman Van der Hoeven, T. T. Van der Hoeven, La Villita properties, Paschal and Lewis addition, and August Grenet with price figures ranging from $25 to $6350 for multiple parcels and lots.
August Kahle reports to State Attorney Paschal that his wife Elsteina eloped with a Hotel Maverick laundryman named Marie. Kahle says she took his gold watch chain and spare cash, and the pair left the city together. he is unable to learn their destination and is devastated.
District court dismissed Lambs habeas corpus this morning. He travels to Freestone county tonight with Deputy Sheriff Alexander to stand trial for murder. Lamb admits being the man sought but says he did not partake in the killing and was present only at the time.
Saturday night Shiff and Sullivan produced 250 to 221 in a two hour match with an average of 2.3. Tonight the tournament closes with a Shiff versus Lyons game amid betting favoring Shiff. the Menger Hotel bar renovations finish. a reopening is planned next Saturday under new management.
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