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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1885

Page

2

Aldermanic votes shape water works debate in city council

In first and fourth wards election returns show N. Mackey and S. W. McAllister winning. McAllister supported city ownership of waterworks, while Mackey defeated Barnard amid ring-boss opposition, signaling two councilors likely to resist external dictates.

Tae Licur City Water-works Iachine Barnard Mackey Gaip Tuer N. Mackey

Political shifts and Volksfest notes mix in Texas and beyond

Reports on ward election results in the First ward reflect changing political tides. Analysis from the Laredo Times discusses party strategy and gold bug influence in Texas while the Louisville case highlights spousal press freedom litigation. Volksfest reception across San Antonio and nearby towns shows divided local sentiment and financial concerns.

Volksfest south of the border and public reception

The piece discusses a large regional fair in San Antonio that drew many West visitors and left locals questioning its benefit to the city. Critics say it may bring in country money but harm relations with rural neighbors, while some San Antonio elites refused to fund it yet supported open, friendly exchanges. It also includes testimonials for Electric Bitters and Hepatozone, with various anecdotal health claims and ad-like notices.

Louisville St. Louis Globe- Democrat Kentucky Liear The Express Times Gonzales Inquirer San Antonio Kerrville Uvalde West Texan Crisp Volksfest Association West England Nottingham Hospital America Roosevelt New York Swift Fred Halford New York City

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