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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1885

Page

2

City Council Debates San Pedro Park Improvement and Street Plans

Aldermen meet with most present as committees review petitions for Tobin Hill sidewalks and Laredo Street property, and the mayor vetoes a San Pedro Park improvement plan. A special committee to verify lease terms is formed, and street works, guttering, and gravel bed purchases are debated. The council adjourns after approving various repairs and motions.

Pauly McAllieter Mackey Tobin’s Hill Mateo Carillo Laredo Street School Board San Pedro Park Fredermy Fred Kerble Alderman Mackey Victor Baiz Powder House Hill Avenue Grand Avenue Weigner Monterey Matamoras San Luis Pecos Street Gallagher French First Ward Lockwood Degener Travis Park

Destructive Selma Storm Leaves Death and Desolation

A powerful cyclone moved north of Selma Alabama causing widespread damage. It killed at least thirteen people and injured forty to fifty as it tore through Dallas Perry and Bibb counties. Bridges, railroad beds, crops and houses were destroyed. Relief parties search for the dead and missing while residents gather funds for burials and aid.

Selma Ala Cohaba River Dallas Perry Bibb Coun

Government faces bill for transit damage after isthmus blaze

Washington sources reference Secretary Whitney ordering the Tennessee and Galena to Panama to guard transit. A naval officer warns of a coming winter bill for the Aspinwall burning, predicting millions in damages and a demand for remuneration from the government for open transit and destroyed property.

Washngtox Whitney Tennessee Galena Panama Star Aspinwall Columbia

Funeral of Mr John McCullough in Newark

November 9 report states the funeral will be held Thursday at 11 o clock in St. George's hall Newark. Pallbearers listed include Edwin Booth John B Warson Chicago William H Thompson St Louis William J Florence New York Matthew Corning Philadelphia Henry Edwards New York W Collier John A Cocker Newark and William M Conner Newark.

John McCullough St. George's Hall Edwin Booth John B. Warson Chicago William HH. Thompson St. Louis William J. Florence New York Matthew Corning Philadelphia Henry Edwards W. Collier John A. Cocker William M. Conner Newark

Universal compulsory education bill introduced in Congress

City or Mexico reports the introduction of a universal compulsory education bill in Congress this afternoon. A second bill seeks free exercise of all professions including legal medical and educational fields, facing opposition from professional men. Also notes silver dollar issue and Riel reprieve with execution planned for the 16th.

City Or Mexico Republic Congress

Arbitration moves forward as Galveston strike settles

Galveston and Houston report the arbitration panel formed by the Citizens and Knights of Labor holds its first meeting with W L Moody chaired proceedings. A request to dismiss four patrolmen over alleged incendiary talk is rebuffed by Mayor Fulton. US marshals offered but declined. Colored and white workers show rising tensions as Adjutant General King arrives from Austin.

Galveston Knights of Labor W. L. Moody Cotton Exchange P. H Golden John Nugent Coalville D. Black Fort Worth C. Clifford Denison G. W. Smith San Antonio P. J. Willis J. D. Skinner G. B. Miller J. Runge District Assembly Knights of Labor Fulton Patrick Emmett Samuel Eldridge Davis Sparks Detiuhl Warren de Bruhi Knights United States Citizens’ Committee A.S. Stratton Mallory Company Mallorys King Austin Ireland Houston Ouston

Roach's yard resumes operations with large crowd

In Cursier Pa on November 9 about 170 men began work as 1,000 gathered at the gates. Foremen selected 150 workers, 60 assigned to the Chicago yard tasks, and most departments except the foundry started. In New York the Morgan Iron Works also resumed with nearly 1,500 men, plans to hire over 1,000 more.

Cursier Roach Chicago New York Morgan Iron Works John Roach Craiser Atlanta Dolphin

Secretary Endicott Alerts Troops for Chinese Rebellion Proclamation

Secretary Endicott orders military commanders near the predicted uprising area to keep troops ready to enforce the President's proclamation revisions issued last Saturday.

Washington Endicott

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