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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1885

Page

2

Water works and immigration stir city debate in Tax Times

The piece notes Tax Times hedges on water works reflecting authorities stance, and Gov Ireland opposes assisted immigration. It highlights Boycott by Fort Worth Knights of Labor of Chinese washmen, praises the Caller for Corpus admiration, and urges Galveston deep water legislation while urging San Antonio to push for Aransas Pass improvements.

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Voter intimidation fears and waterworks debate in Texas news

The column discusses alleged threats toward chili stand owners to vote for Barnard, public reaction to a ward election, and a proposed city waterworks purchase with a 35 year payoff. It also cites railroad expansion news, editorials on Licur and Volksfest, and opinions on diplomatic appointments and Texas statehood history.

Military Plaza Barnard

Immigration and industry urged for Texas prosperity

The Boerne Advance urges Texas to embrace population growth to support manufacturing and local markets, arguing farming alone cannot sustain the state. It warns against poverty if agriculture remains the sole focus and endorses immigration as essential to diversification and growth.

Boerne Advance Texas Ireland

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