Wheelbarrow bets, raids, and city notices in San Antonio
City items report detective Sholey’s 42nd anniversary quiet for the force. Wheelbarrow bets on Hoelling and Meckinley marked election aftermath. Roofing repairs and materials from Pauly’s urged for new buildings. Regents, society meetings, and arrests noted, including a theft case, a deer hunt, and a law license grant. Weather records show a cold night.
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Sholey
Rudolph Hoelling
Dy Debr
Drui Cotpa
Leary Pauly’s
Justice Jones
Trury
Camp Verde
Texas
Ciaraline Rand
Gridgeport
Connecticut
Dublin
Soledad Street
Hele
Chicago
Centre Point
George Toieh
Christopher Columbus Society
Missal Roberts
Henry Pauly
Ofice
Goliad and Peach Sts
San Jacinto
Forresters
Beethoven Hall
4. A. Atl
James Samet
Somerville Boys' Suits and Local Deals Revealed
An old torn ad mentions Saltd prices at Wolfson's, a man refusing a match for his daughter, and plans for outings from San Vedra to Holp Amie Springs. The faded text hints at shopping, travel, and a wildlife exhibit at Ben Padro park, promising affordable options for families and children alike.
Lawless Boycott Sparks Athens Wy Protest
The silver amen of Athens Wy refused to allow a sauna caby speaker to be Weald and formed an association whose embers are pledged not to employ a Ree public as funds are spent in any capacity.
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Sprelal Wheelo
Louisville
T-The Silver Amen
Athens
Angola Shoes Made in San Antonio and Wolfson’s price
Fragmentary ad style text mentions Angola Shoes made in San Antonio and Wolfson’s pricing. The readable items imply men’s shoes offered at a value price but specifics are unclear from the fragment.
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Angola
San Antonio
Plube Tas
Welcome the Stranger Lindauer Leaves for Health in San Antonio
Mr Christian W Lindauer a popular railroad man in Chicago left yesterday for San Antonio Texas for his health He resigned from the freight department of the Illinois Central road He will be remembered as an accomplished musician and has acted in many amateur entertainments in New Orleans States.
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J. Milton Strawn
Gil O
George W. Edwards
Oficer Bueitenfuss
Waslington
Dionicio Ramos
Christian W. Lindauer
San Antonio
Tex
Lindauer
Sinois Central Road
New Orleans
New Progressive Meat Market Opens at Weehaw and East Commerce
A new meat market of progressive kind opens at the corner of Weuhaw and East Commerce streets. John F. Hansen is the managing expert. The shop offers first class meats game poultry fish and oysters when in season. Open daily from dawn to 9 p.m. Polite attention promised.
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Weuhaw and
East Commerce Streets
John F. Hansen
da. m
Polite Attenton
Inio
British Flag Torn Down in Creede Election Clash
Special wire from Sunday Light reports bitterness in Creede Colorado after the election. An English flag was hoisted above the stars and stripes and a crowd gathered, tearing the flag to shreds in a confrontation.
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Creede
Colo
Aiger
Bids Sought for Grading and Macadamizing Medina Street
Mayor's Office of San Antonio Texas announces bids for grading and macadamizing Medina Street from Vera Cruz Street to City limits. Bids open November 16, 1896. specification by City Engineer. City reserves right to reject any bids. Mayor Henry Elmendorf attests, City Clerk Norton.
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San Antonio
Tex
Medina
Pase
Vera
Cruz
Cuty
Fienry Elmendori
Norton
Poor Old Jones of Arkansaw and the Silver Campaign
A satirical poem lampoons the 1896 campaign fever, mocking political promises as “silver pills” and predicting Bryan’s defeat in several states. It recounts the rise and fall of Uncle Sam’s trust in free silver, notes the poet’s disdain for Democratic rhetoric, and closes with a funeral-like tally of Bryan’s political fate. The piece blends verse and polemic, reflecting era tensions and regional allegiances.
Relief Appeal From Lincoln Parish Suffering Farmers
A request to Gov. M. J. Foster asks state aid for Lincoln Parish after a drought left corn and cotton failures. Residents seek 54,000 bushels of corn or bread substitutes, with food and funds to be distributed via Mays and Holland and local banks, railroads urged to deliver contributions free of charge.
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Lincoln Parish
New Orleans
Foster
Ruston
Lit
Iris Excellency
M. J. Foster
State of
Louisiana
Mays & Holland
Ruston Ahite Bank
Allen Barksdale
I. Booles
I. M. Gratiam
T. G. Standiphar
AL van Tare
Herblue Liver Medicine Promises Quick Cure
An old-fashioned ad claims Herblue will cure liver, stomach, or bowel disorders. It lists symptoms like jaundice, bad taste, coated tongue, indigestion, hot dry skin, back pain, and fever as signs of a failing liver. The price is given as 75 cents.
Licensed to Wed in Colorful Local Notice
Stenry Strogser and Tlelena Wiegand appear in a marriage notice with Genacio Rodrigues and Louisa Tenstling listed alongside, while W. 2B. Porter and Sadie are mentioned. A color ed John Henry Christmas and Katie Johns are noted in this brief wedding notice among names and dates.
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Stenry Strogser
Tlelena Wiegand
Genacio Rodrigues
Louisa Tenstling
Porter
Sadie
Ostell
John Henry Christmas
Katie Johns
Roxar County Election Sparks Jubilation and Perturbation
In Roxar County voters faced a torn result with jubilant supporters and perturbed citizens amid an election that left lingering questions. Officials reported turnout and preliminary tallies while recount concerns sparked debate across communities.
Contention of Frauds In Election Talk Emerges
The passage notes remarks and charges of fraud by two candidates or their allies who allege they were betrayed to the Big Six. It suggests that if half of their claims are true, the upcoming grand jury should indict parties for violations of the Australian election law.
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Moticnl WeRemont
Wathaway & Co
Casuas
Wathaway
Alemo Plaza
Binks Han Autecla
Texas
Symype
Tom Riark
Grand Anniversary Pall at Beethoven Hall
A grand anniversary pall is held under the auspices of Court Lodge No. 10 Foresters of America on Monday November 16 1896. Tickets are available at Louis Bookstore near the Post Office Clavin's Drug Store Commerce Street W A Youngs S A A P L Depot.
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Beethoven Lal
Foresters of America
Louis
Clavin’s Drug Store
Commerce Streets
W. A. Youngs
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Arangis Pass
Ed. Kotula
Albert Fredrich
Kotula
Kinney County
Beethover Hall
Tadge James A Walton
Pleasanton
Nic Montez
Capias
Wolfson
Old Buffio
Somerville
Wattson
Irving
Holo Amie Springs
Welcome the
Stranger
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Old Jones
Ark-an-saw
Lang
Parani
Val
Bryan
New York
Delaware
Maryland
Jones
Hoth
McKinley
Kentucky
Old Montucky
Jonesy
Indiana
Ole Ton
Michigan
Beyan
Bryan Tiand
MeKinsey
Gawily
Ana Lincoln
Loyel
Tiltanis
Ranune
Aligold
Pariners
Kegan
Ark-au-saw
Mr. Tones
Mack Hanna
Mikes Lobe
Mor Melinley
Lis Miche
Jonas Wil
Billy Bryan
San Antonio Ligur
Maine
Golden Shore
Washington
Tilly
Sam
Rone
Atone
Acdon
Evitas
BU Bryan
Nebraska
Veyan
Jin
Dick Naynar
Thanea
Trosag McGre
Alan Antonio
Eantern
Beer Wopson
Alanata
Johkpil
Commerce St
Manly
Ets
Eaclies
Laies
Astrachan Y Moby At
Chiliren
Cate
Deess
Aimuriga
Bigurest Pergaulos
Vielen
Taue Stopkins
Dongola
Uue
Williams
Express
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Ted Drinte
Athrvy
H. Brown
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