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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1885

Page

2

Gulf rail rivalry and harbor plans spark Texas debates

Reports show Beeville edging Goliad in Gulf railroad influence while arbitration in Galveston draws public dissatisfaction. San Antonio installs Dr. H. P. Howard as postmaster. News notes mention Gulf coast harbor improvements, railway coaches for the SAN Antonio and Aransas Pass line, and social unrest after a Kansas poisoning trial. An immigrant family seeks elbow room on Commerce Street as local push to boost Gulf settlement grows.

San Antonio and Aransas Pass Commerce Street Ireland San Antonio Rockport Transcript A. Lott Rockport Aransas County

Galveston Fire Threatens Large City Loss

A severe blaze in Galveston spreads through dozens of houses amid a strong gale, risking about a third of the city. The Fire Department struggles against the elements, and hopeful reports urge caution as authorities assess the damage.

Galveston

Journalistic ideals and wealth in religious life cited

The piece notes how wealth and faith diverge in New York giants like Vanderbilt Astor and Gould. It recounts a Louisville journalist’s experience with Brown's Iron Bitters curing a tetter and indigestion before linking a Greensboro Herald anecdote about a man stealing horseshoes and facing prison for removing a horse’s shoes.

Greensboro Darky

Indictment in Culbreath lynching case handed to jury

At Edge field Cuarteston reports an indictment with seven counts charging murder and abetting of murder against 33 persons. A bill will not be found until tomorrow due to many witnesses. Also noted are ads for Brown's Iron Tonic Hepatozone Electric Bitters and the Art Gallery of C H Mueller with available supplies and materials.

Cuarteston Edgefield Culbreath Dinos Flizanera Bary Orwell Ave Milwanekee Wis.cays Devith Brown Brown Chemical Baltimore

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