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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1885

Page

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State and County Tax Increases Noted by Commission

The County Commission yesterday fixed the year’s tax rates. State taxes include ad valorem 26 cents per $10, school tax 12 cents, poll tax $1 per capita, revenue poll tax 50 cents per capita, total state tax 374 cents per $100. County ad valorem 20 cents on $100, plus 12 cents on $100 for Mexican Gulf railway, and other small levies. Overall, state tax rises 4 cents while county tax falls 1 cent. The report also records local arrests and fines for drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and traffic offenses, plus Texas patent notices and various patent applications from Texas residents.

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Train Robber Captured Amid Telegraphic Update

Telegraphic news briefs report a train robber captured in a chaotic federal wire service roundup. The dispatch notes political tension over war credits and mentions multiple cities, governors, and officials amid global and domestic disturbances.

Emancipation Day Plans Stir San Antonio Community

Notable residents and visitors depart or arrive in the city while local leaders organize an Emancipation Day celebration. A committee, led by H. O'Neil, advances plans for a large public commemoration on or about the 13th. A February wedding in Laredo marks a social note amid travel and business updates.

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City Council Authority for Private Property Condemnation

The ordinance outlines taking private property for public use by city resolution when compensation cannot be agreed. Notice to owners and process for appraisals by commissioners, with steps for serving notices, appointing commissioners, and awarding damages. Provisions cover deceased or unknown owners, publication notices, and timelines for hearings and final actions. The document also briefly mentions church and regional conference notes and wool market details.

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