War scares and riots in early 20th century reports
Telegraphic items recount typhoid in Plymouth Ward with four deaths, troop maneuvers at Krasnoe Selo, steamer purchases for Helsingford defense, and Cronstadt security. Political appointments in the U S and Britain, flood damage in Exity and Sioux City riots, a legislative vote in Springfield, and naval discipline issues aboard the Garnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickxs
Plymouth Ward
Plymouth Township
St. Peterspurg
Krasnoe Selo
Helsingford
Finland
Cronstadt
Wasuinodton
J. L. D. Cottrill
St. Marks
Fla
John J. McGuire
Pensacola
Internal Revenue
John T’. Hillsman
Tennessee
Sumaia
Quetta
New Orleans
Pulman and Mann
Exx Crry
Independence
Moline
Woods
Dr. McCoy
John Rice
Vandusen
Sioux City
Hubbard
Neb
Frank Williams
Williams
Springfield
Logan
Roger
Stitig
Chesley Chambers
Davis
William Chambers
Chesley
Harrodsburg
Death by self inflicted pistol shot in New York
James W. Raymond, a traveler formerly of Connecticut, killed himself in New York by placing a pistol to his temple. The man had a troubled life, including a vanished family after a dam break near Lake Michigan, long battles with illness and drink, and a sad decline from wealth to poverty. The report also notes various local court cases and small infractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James W. Raymond
Vance House
Savannah
Raymond
Licur
New Canaan
Conn
Poy
Michigan
Alnez
Lake Michigan
Huron Mill
Mohair Industry Pioneer in Texas Highlighted
A Texas profile of S. J. Arnold of Nueces Canyon, an Angora goat man who built a leading mohair operation. He moved from Tennessee to Texas, served in the Confederate cavalry, then settled north of Uvalde. His flock expanded to about 3500 goats with two major flocks, the Angora meat praised, and San Antonio seen rising as a mohair market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arnold
Nueces Canyon
Angora
Mr. Arnold
West Tennessee
Texas
Anderson County
Marsh Glenn
Second
Texas Cavalry
Pyron
Sicily
New Mexico
Arizona
Laredo
Arnold
United States
Shrevesport
West
San Antonio
John
Steagall
Parish
Leon Springs
Parrish
York
New York
Devine
J. C
Liv
Hende
Joe
Bribery Charge Involving Former Pound Master and Deputy Sheriff
George Gleason a former Pound Master and Deputy Sheriff has been arrested on bribery charges. The case recalls a prior District Court bribery trial tied to the Dolly Durand murder. Captain Joe Shely caught Joe McManis offering Felix Taylor a horse $100 and clothes to leave the country and not testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gleason
Gleason
Dolly Durand
Joe Shely
Joe McManis
Felix ‘Taylor
Wmwurder
McManis
Taylor
Shely
Fire Breaks Out at Morris & Downing Saloon
A gas jet ignited paper decorations at Morris and Downing's saloon on Alamo Plaza last evening, causing the roof to catch fire before patrons and a brave customer subdued the blaze. The decorations burned fully. the ceiling was saved after extensive effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris & Downing
Alamo Plaza
Pro Council Education Proposition Advocated in San Antonio
The editorial urges a 50 000 school building vote next Saturday May 25. It argues construction will provide immediate jobs and wider educational facilities for children, noting no taxpayer cost beyond volunteer effort, and appeals to voters to support the public schools for future advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Light
G. G. Brapen
Military Court Martial to Convene at Fort Davis Texas
A General Court-Martial is appointed to meet at Fort Davis Texas on May 20 1885 at 10 a.m. for the trial of prisoners. The detail lists officers from the Third Cavalry including Major C H Carlton Captain G Russell Captain P D Vroom Captain F C Thompson 1st Lt G A Dodd 2nd Lt F J Dickman 2nd Lt W L Simpson 1st Lt E Z Steever Adjutant Second Lt resignations noted. Leave of absence for one month is granted Captain P H Remington. Recruit William H Clark of the Third Cavalry will be forwarded to Fort Davis for transport by the Quartermaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Texas
C. H. Carlton
Third Cavalry
Gerald Russell
P. D. Vroom
F. C. Thompson
G. A. Dodd
Tird Cavalry
F. ‘J. Dickman
W. L. Simpson
E. Z. Steever
P. H. Remington
Thteenth Infantry
Forth
San Antonio
William H. Clark
Quartermaster’s Department
Danger on Houston Street Corner Delays Pedestrians
A Houston street corner near Ala Mo Plaza is flagged as hazardous due to uncovered deep cellars from Maverick Block work. A woman narrowly escaped a fall when a Black passerby restrained her, highlighting inadequate safety measures for pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Street
Alamo Plaza
Ed Froboese County Treasurer Quarterly Receipts and Expenditures
Consolidated statement covers February 1 to April 30, 1885. Lists balances on hand and receipts across classes including first, second and third class funds, courthouse bonds, school funds No. I and II, with attestations by County Treasurer and County Clerk. Juror allowance details noted for district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Froboese
Kananal— Ooo Chler
Diabursementa
Helene Nase Aeste
Badun
Jerby
Ata
Bose
Bexar Co
Nty Freonmean
San Antonio
Thap
W. &Mirs
Hoose
Also Mentioned on This Page
Somer May
Ronto
Blum & Koenigsberger
Emerson ’S
Courthouse
Emerson Ry
West Commerce Street
N. Wise
Poe
FW. McAllister & Bro
Alamo ST
Villita
San Antonio, Texas
Austin
Rosendale
J. H. Marquart
Crascum Com Unit
Soledadstop
A. M. Cohen
Main Plaza
Merchant Tailoring Department
Telegraphic News
Illinois
Nebraska
Russia
London
The
Morning Post
Karl Dufferin
India
Peter Lumaden
Portland
Bantry Bay
Hallifax
Garnet
New York Harbor
Commerall Tavors
Admiralty
Gardiner
Boyton
Hand
Recorder’s Court
Max Herman
J. P. Hickman
L. W. Earnest & Co
Joe Herman
W. H. Burke
F. N. Meyer
Nelson Nicholson
Granville Carter
Richter
William Rowe
Wolff & Marx
Mary Washington
Josephine Doyle
Mattie White
Fred Brink
Aluzan Creek
Aee
Brink
K. Cayetan
P. Castaneda
H. B
Opera Pur
S. J. Arnold
F. Sheets
Commerce Street
Treasurer’s Quarterly Report
Rsa
District Court
Ceveenseeses
Aoe Beeseeme
Totaimmount
Nauranod
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