Diplomatic Appointments and High Level dismissals reach scale
Charles Donley of Indiana named Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to China. The President fills consul generals at Montreal and Amoy and consuls at Cologne and Tegucigalpa. Manning dismisses four division chiefs in Third Auditor's office with no charges, promising vacancies filled soon and Treasury promotions outlined.
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Wasutwarox
Charles Donley
Indiana
China
Wendell A. Anderson
Wisconsin
Montreal
United States
William R. Crowell
Ohio
Amoy
William D. Mallo
South Carolina
Cologne
D. Lynch Pringle
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
James W. Whelply
New York
H.W. Whitney
Edward RK. ‘Lrue
Teller
J. F. Meline
Valentine P. Myder
Manning
Treasury Department
Civil Service
Sirven Crry
Madden
Geronimo
Gilla
George
Army orders at Fort Stockton and San Antonio Texas 1885 furloughs and courts
Under authority dated May 18 1885 through the Adjutant General of the Army the Fort Stockton Texas commanding officer grants a four month furlough with permission to go beyond the sea to Private Timothy O Keeffe Company I Sixteenth Infantry Ringgold Texas grants a six month furlough to First Sergeant Perry C Wherritt Company I L Nineteenth Infantry after reenlistment a general court martial is appointed to meet at Fort Stockton on June 1 1885 for the trial of prisoners a detail lists officers including Major G A Purington Captain Emmet Crawford and others a greater number of officers cannot assemble without manifest injury to the service sergeant Joseph Pettit relieved at Camp Pena Colorado Texas sergeant Charles Saunders relieved at Camp Rice Texas verbal instructions to return to station confirmed recruits assigned to Troop C Eighth Cavalry and Company K Nineteenth Infantry recruitment from San Antonio and Fort Clark Texas forwarded to Fort Clark Texas local notes end with Opera Putts cigarettes at popular price.
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Adjutant General of the Army
Fort Stockton
Texas
Timothy O’keeffe
Sixteenth Infantry
Fort Ringgold
Perry C. Wherritt
Company IL
Nineteenth Infantry
Tex
G. A. Purington
Emmet Crawford
P. W. West
Third Cavalry
Charles Saunders
Camp Rice
Ised
J. G. C. Lee
United States Army
EK. M. Heyl
George Hutchinson
San Antonio
Eighth Cavalry
Frank G. Foss
Fort Clark
Nick Knoll
Frank A. Chester
Adrian Peterson
Joseph A. Hare
Oftess
Emil Appell
Fort Bintosh
State News Highlights From Across Texas
Statewide items note Austin police force of four officers. Seguin grows a street railway company and Guadalupe county enjoys farming peace. Abilene opera house wing fell in. Morgan suffers wind damage. Waco flood drowns 1000 chickens. Dallas Sunday law enforcement irritates drinkers. El Paso courthouse odor unsettles officials. Captain Scurry resigns from Houston Light Guard. Northwestern Texas rains cause crop damage. Dallas depot scandal ends with a profane uproar over mothers-in-law.
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Austin
Galveston
Abilene
Knights of Labor
Houston
Seguin
St. Louis
Dallas
Brenham
Seguin Times
Guadalupe County
Morgan
Waco
Recorder's Court
Richardson
Waco Examiner
J. L. Hatter
Harkness
Baker
Court House
el Paso
Tom Scurry
United States
Houston Light Guard
Texas
Jennie Sweeney
Middlebrook
Union Depot
Lesson in Object Teaching From Morrison Boom
A fragment from the Philadelphia Press notes a political surge around William R. Morrison’s senatorial bid, contrasting its early momentum with a later setback after John Alexander Logan’s influence, illustrating shifting support and campaign dynamics.
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William R. Morrison
John Alexander Logan
Philadelphia Press
Phrase play on Vilas entitlements in political slang
The Kansas City Times quotes the New York Sun noting Vilas is "entitled to the cake" and suggests a sharper phrase "Entitled to pull the pie" to express sound political doctrines, while chastising purist restraint.
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New York Sun
Vilas
Dana
Kansas City
Renewed Prayers for the President in Delicate Time
A letter to the London post office mentions Vice President Hendricks demagogic speeches to his neighbors and backers. It suggests renewed national prayers for President Cleveland's life to be spared amid political theater. The note also references a misdirected letter in Edinburgh describing a woman with a wooden leg.
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Hendricks
Washington
Cleveland
New York Times
London
Tony
Jean
Canongate
Edinburg
N. Y
Farewell to Texas Governor Hubbard on exile voyage
Few men could leave Texas whose absence would be more regretted. For him and his family will go many earnest wishes and fervent prayers for safety on the long voyage, happiness in exile, and safe return at the end of their mission. Texas will join Tyler in these well wishes and affectionate farewell.
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Texas
Hubbard
Tyler
Democrat
Large Assortment of New and Second Hand Household Goods
Before purchasing elsewhere call to examine a large assortment of new and second hand household goods. Parlor suites bed room sets dining room furniture crockery glassware lamps plated ware stoves mattresses pictures clocks firearms safes bar fixtures and more. Horses buggies carriages wagons harness saddles and blankets offered at affordable prices.
Real Estate Deals in City Map and West Texas Farms
A varied real estate list offers dwellings and lots in the city including blocks at River Avenue Elizabeth Street and Cameron Street. Properties include several two and four room houses with gardens, corner lots, and rental terms. Ranch and farm options span 6 to 160 acres with cultivated land, water wells, and fences, plus several larger residences with modern features for sale or bargain rent. The lineup highlights proximity to San Antonio, West Texas farms, and station areas with flexible payment terms.
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Government Hill
Cameron Street
San Marcos Street
Avenue B
Sixth Street
Concho Street
Nolan
Hackberry Streets
Round House
West Commerce Street
San Antonio
West Texas
Houston Street
Commerce Street
North Blores Street
Bargain Sale of Restaurant Outfit and Furnishings
A restaurant outfit including three lumber rooms, cook range, counter, show cases, tables, chairs, furniture, and a piano is offered at a bargain price. The listing emphasizes complete furnishing and ready-to-operate condition.
Bargain Sale of Vintage Surplus Wagons and Harness
Auction style notice offering a double seated family phaeton leather top Eastern make for 50 dollars, includes a single harness and shaft, a one horse spring wagon in near new condition for pulling or express use, and a jump seat buggy all offered at low prices.
Land on San Antonio River Near City Limits
Twenty acres of land located along the San Antonio river within four to five miles of the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Money Wanted On Real Estate Securities Loans
Advertisement offering loans on approved real estate securities with negotiable sums to suit borrowers. Contact for terms and rates appears to be seeking lenders or borrowers in need of financing secured by property.
Living distant from age GEL PURCHASING AND COMMISSION
An advert promises convenient purchasing for distant customers with wholesale-backed commissions, offering lowest market prices and freight rates on dress goods, chintz, millinery, crockery, glassware, and hardware. It pledges prompt fulfillment and full information on rates.
Auction House Teases Regular Sales in West Texas
The advertisement highlights outside sales emphasis and consignments sought by the largest auction house in West Texas. It notes fine display rooms and that sales occur every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
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West
Texas
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Russia Insists That Maruchak Belongs To Penjdeh
England
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Camp Fleming
Silver City
Washncrox
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Board of Health
Blum & Koenigsberger
Emerson’s
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Emerson Ry
John Newton
B. Weller
Newton
YV Yeller
No. 16 Main Plaza
F. W. McAllister & Bro
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Villita
San Antonio, Texas
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J. T. Marquart
Petens
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Bero
Cos
Alm. Cohen
Dollar Store Building
Main Plaza
State News
Philadelphia
Richard
Dan J. Colton
John H. Bolton
W. Houston St
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Our House and Estate Agency
City Hive
Corner River Avenue
Elizabeth Street
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Colton & Bolton
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