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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1885
Page
1
City Council debates the Water Works Company contract validity with an ordinance review and a four week deadline for a written Attorney General opinion. Aldermen propose widening streets and financing options while approving hydrant and lamp upgrades and various street improvements.
2020 review notes a spectacular turn at Turner Hall with Zozo the Magic Queen delivered by a 26 member troupe headed by Miss Adelaide Cherie. Florence Bindley, Tona Hanlon, and George H. Adams receive praise for performances and the transformation scene is highlighted as the finest yet. Tonight marks the final show.
The Fire Directors held a regular meeting last night and refused a hose cart petition for near the International railway depot. They unanimously adopted a motion to petition the City Council to buy two new bells for engine houses Nos. 1 and 2 and place old bells elsewhere. The Chief announced bells will ring at alarms and duties will be by ward. A circus train delay reduced parade and matinee crowds, but the tent was well filled and praised, with notable showings by the sloth, clowns, slack-wire girl, and dog circus. Several arrests with fines followed, including drunkenness and fighting offenses.
The Philadelphia Call records a theatrical moment where Professor Bernstein proclaims life hollow and compares it to walking on volcanoes. A chorus of audience members responds with astonishment as six men claim they could explain the deceit of men, causing confusion and fainting women.
The Galveston relief fund climbs to 106000 with 87880 paid in and 44809 disbursed among 838 recipients. Major gifts include 504 from Oscar Schmidt and 350 from Charleston Cotton Exchange, with support from Boston firms and Brooklyn officials acknowledging aid.
A telegram from Mayor KR Furrox of Galveston thanks Alderman N Mackey and San Antonio donors for a liberal fire relief contribution. The message notes distress greater than expected and requests continued support from Galveston’s neighbors.
Chicago letters describe a citywide fad with many women from Dearborn to Blue Island and beyond shaving and curling hair into vivid, drastic styles. Tradesmen lament lost sales as clients abandon purchases, while poems and jokes reflect social mood and a medical quip on sleep depth.
The Ben Thompson residence at Austin Texas is up for sale offering modern conveniences in the city’s best residential area. R B Underhill administrator Austin handles inquiries. Christen Krehenbuehl leases the Vienna Restaurant site at 207 West Commerce Street and invites former patrons to visit. Mrs Krehenbuehl is praised as a first class provider.
Came to hand October m ae at 2 m and publication ordered the same in the San Antonio Light by B A Sheriff. By W G M Samusa Deputy Bexar County.
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