Mackay Leads on Water Works Debate As City Funds Debate
City Council meets after Alderman Muench's death. Petitions tackled include tree removal on Garden street and cross-walks at Matagorda and Centre. The Mayor cites Galveston fire relief work as a signal to organize subscriptions and adds staff for the City Engineer. Actions cover salaries, cross-walks on Tobin's Hill, and an inquiry into water works costs for a city owned system.
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Muench
William Ewald
Garden Street
Fourth Ward
Matagorda
Centre Streets
Edward Bennett
Galveston
Rodman
Degener
R. G. Nixon
Nixon
Lockwood
Pauly
Schreiner
A Belknap
Alderman Lockwood
Tobin’s Hill
West Side
Police Committee
Colonel Belknap
Steve Dolan
J. F. Martin
James Bowen
F. Garza
Taylor and
Martin Streets
Gallagher
Durango Street
Fred Jermy
San Pedro Park
San Pedro Springs
Kerble
Hambleton
Nolan and
Hackberry Streets
Mackey
Alazan Creek
Soledad Street
Plaza
Houston Street
Anaes
Ageny
Holly Water-works
Goliad Street
Santa Fe
Mackay
Connor
North Laredo
Belknap
McAllister
Colonel Gillum
Nean
Arta
Verde Creek Tragedy Near Bandera In Texas
November 14 1885 report from Castroville Texas details a fatal shooting and pursuit near Bandera. Albert Bryant mortally wounds Christian Eckart and August Reitzer after a confrontation over an old debt. John Bryant is jailed. Albert Bryant arrested after recovery.
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San Antonio
Christian Eckart
John
Alpert Bryant
Christian Eeckart
Fritz
August Reitzer
Albert Byant
Bandera
John Bryant
Albert Bryant
Fritz Eckart
Hamilton
Thumm
Castroville
R. S Schorobing
Uihi
Servian Army Crosses Bulgarian Front in Early Morning Battle
BelGrape November 14 reports the Servian Army crossing the Bulgarian frontier in three divisions with light resistance. Fighting rages at Trein Vaisina road and Kus Tendil as Servia advances into Bulgarian territory. Servian forces total about 160,412 troops with 418 guns. Bulgarian force around 32,220 with 60 guns. cavalry and officer shortages noted. Eastern Roumelia numbering 64,030 men with 4 guns in artillery.
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Landwehr
Landstram
Meloyovitzh
Fof
D’ Armee
Rustchuk
Suppeye
Galveston Relief Meeting Aims to Coordinate Aid Efforts
A Galveston mass meeting at Tremont Opera House chaired by Mayor Fulton adopted a resolution to form a 100 member aid telegraph group to correct circulating telegrams and coordinate relief. The city faces losses near 2.5 million dollars while relief totals reach 68,000 with 23,500 already paid out. San Antonio pledges 1,000 from its Relief Committee.
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Gaveston
Galveston
Tremont Opera House
Fulton
Boston Globe
J. Moller
Galveton
Citizens’ Committee
A.M. Shanon
Stephen M. Bird
Trinity Church
Spalding
First Baptist Church
Scott
Astor
The
Presbyterian Church
Henry M. Sears
St. James Methodist Church
Nicholas A. Gallagher
Silvermann
Mr. Young
German Presbyterian Church
Mr. Edwards
Methodist Episcopal Church
National Bank of Texas
Treasure of Relief Committee
San Antonio
F. Groos & Co
Kersands Minstrels Delight Austin for Confederate Home Benefit
Special dispatch from Avustix Texas reports Miller's Opera House packed for Kersands Minstrels. The benefit for the Confederate Soldiers Home drew a crowded audience and roaring applause with scenes of unrivaled mirth and genuine humor.
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Lion
Avustix
Texas
Englishman Hunt Charged With Theft In Local Case
Frederick B Hunt an Englishman linked to the Christian Chronicle faced charges after a transfer from vagran to theft. Connolly alleges Hunt stole a black leather valise from the Emigrants Home room on the 11th, its items later recovered at Frank's pawn shop. Hunt also sold stolen clothing at Vermott's saloon near Sunset Depot. Two German visitors reported missing overcoats from the same lodging. Hunt had been well regarded by a London minister before his alleged downfall.
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Frederick B. Hunt
Christian Chronicle
Fleet Street
London
B. C
Justice Adam
J. H. Connolly
Hunt
Connolly
Frank
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