World's Fair talk and Indian uprisings spread across regions
Washington reports Cabinet backs aiding the New Orleans Cotton Exposition but warns against extending government exhibits beyond the charter. Winnipeg and Winnipeg-area dispatches detail Reil's rebellion rhetoric, Poundmaker's surrender talks, and growing industry and postal staffing news from multiple cities.
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Washington
Manning
New York
New Orleans
St. Pau
Evening Dispatch
Winnipeg
Reil
Pitblado
Northcote
Saskatoon
Batouche
Manitoba
United States
Canada
Barrtrvorp
Poundmaker
Middleton
Dermont
Birch Hills
Big Bear
Froglake
Fort Pitt
Burke
Times-Democrat
Springfield
Ills
St. John
Kansas
Court House
House of Representatives
Jie
Slite
Republican Party
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Postoffice Department
Steurther
Bureau
Borrill
Graves
Southern Pacific to Move Sunset Division Headquarters
The Houston Post reports the Southern Pacific railroad will relocate the Sunset division general office from Houston to New Orleans. The general freight agent headquarters will be in San Antonio, with his chief clerk stationed in New Orleans.
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Houston Post
Southern Pacific Railroad
Sunset
Houston
New Orleans
San Antonio
Saloon Owner Bets on Ring Events as Camp Moves
Joe Morris says he will relocate his saloon to the Second Mission camp and stage a dog fight in three weeks between Brenneman's bull dog and the state champion for $259 aside. He also plans a local champions boxing match with nominal stakes.
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Joe Morris
Brenneman
Mud obstructs street with horse and rider incident
Jack No. 2 driven by the “dude” back driver became stuck in mud on La redo street last night. A woman in the vehicle waded to the sidewalk knee deep in mud losing her slippers. The rider’s suit was spoiled while freeing the horse.
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Laredo
Bung Hole Wide Open Rent Drive for City Officers
The council plans to rent new quarters for city officers and the chamber, risking heavy city payments. The author warns this could burden taxpayers and prompt demand to build a new city hall instead.
All hail to the baby and his hay scale fall
A playful verse by Morris Miller praises a yearling baby who tumbles from hay scales. It countakes wealth in pounds as many as stars, grasshoppers in Nebraska, flies in Alaska, and hairs in a queue, reflecting whimsical hyperbole.
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Nebraska
Alaska
Morris Miller
A Mexican Paradise Estate Hosts an American Investor
A reporter meets Don Francisco Antonio Cordero y Flores who visits El Paraiso in Michoacan. He describes the vast estate, terraces, lake, and a 300-strong hamlet, where an American, Thomas S. Johnson, called Don Tomas, runs the plantation. The piece hints that Marsh Polk, Tennessee treasurer, long believed dead, may be the hidden owner under a new identity.
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Francisco Antonio Cordero Y Flores
Oaxaca
Senor Cordero Y Flores
Monterey
el Paso
Pacific
New York
Paris
Mexico
Republic
Chiapas
Michoacan
City of Mexico
Acapulco
el Paraiso
Casa Grande
Don Francisco
Big House
Marsh Polk
Lennessee
Laredo
Nashville
Sister Republice
Kl Paraiso
Ouen
Large Assortment of Household Goods and More
Before purchasing elsewhere call and examine a large assortment of new and second hand goods. Parlor suits, bed room sets, dining room and kitchen furniture, crockery, glassware, lamps, clocks, safes, bar fixtures, pianos, carriages, harness, blankets. Many items offered at affordable prices.
Properties for sale in San Antonio area with varied bargains
Our House and Estate Agency lists numerous parcels and homes in San Antonio including Lote 1 2 3 in block B near River Avenue and Elizabeth street through Concho and Nolan Hackberry corridors. Prices range from 700 dollars for a two lot dwelling to 14 per month rental options and estates with 3 4 9 11 rooms plus modern features. Many ranch and farm options lie 13 miles east and 8 miles west with cultivation land and water access.
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Government Hill
Cameron Street
San Marcos Street
Avenue B
Sixth Street
Concho Street
Nolan
Hackberry Streets
West Commerce Street
San Antonio
Texas
Houston Street
Commerce Street
North Flores Street
Restaurant for Sale with Furnishings and Piano
A restaurant business advertised for sale offering all furniture and rooms built of lumber, cook range, counter, show cases, tables, chairs, and a piano at a bargain.
Vehicles For Sale In Early Classified Note
A double seated family carriage eastern make with leather top priced at 350 dollars. Also a single harness and shaft. One horse spring wagon suitable for pulling or express use. Jump seat buggy offered at a bargain.
Property Wanted Near San Antonio River
Advertisement seeking twenty acres of land on the San Antonio river within four to five miles of the city limits. Target buyer seeks suitable rural site for development or agricultural use.
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San Antonio
Money Wanted Loans Negotiated on Real Estate Securities
Advertisement seeking borrowers for loans on approved real estate securities. Money wanted for sums to one suit, with negotiations offered on favorable terms.
Purchasing Agency Offers General Buying Service
A purchasing agency announces a general purchasing and commission business for distant residents. It promises to fill all orders cheaply, save travel costs, and buy at the lowest market prices by routing commissions through wholesale houses. It invites inquiries on dress goods clothing shawls crockery glassware boots shoes hardware and freight rates.
West Texas Auction House Promotes Consignments
Largest auction house in West Texas advertises consignments with a focus on Outside Sales. Fine display rooms showcased. Auctions held every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
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Bey
West
Texas
Colton and Bolton Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Colton and Bolton, auctioneers and commission merchants located at 2 4 and 6 West Houston Street, offering real estate and merchandise services.
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Colton & Bolton
W. Houston St
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Ats
Onic
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Emerson’s
Courthouse
Emerson Py
N. Wise
FW. McAllister & Bro
S. Al*mo ST
Cor, Wilta
San Antonio, Texas
Austin
Rosendale
J.H. Marquart
Soledadstop
A. M. Cohen
Main Plaza
Merchant Tailoring Department
St. John In
Ilinois
Oaklano
Abel Winglee
Winglee
Destine
Indiana
Blue River
Engle
Grafton
Black Range
St. Lovurs
Chattanooga
Tenn
Ashville
Charles
John York
Charles York
Mewrnis
Powhattan Pete
Brownsville
Sayers
Key West
Santiago de Cuba
Varion
Maceo
Cuba
Kansas City
Butler County
Missouri
Vandevere
Detroit
Fort Gratiot
Grand Trunk
Fraser
Mount Clemens
Frazer
Detroit and
Milwaukee
Pani
Chamber of Deputies
Des Debats
Sporting
Rancho EL Paraiso
Marsh T. Polk
Dan J. Colton
John HI
Bolton
F. Sheets
Our House and Estate Agency
Lote
Corner River Avenue
Elizabeth Street
Purchasing Agency
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