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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1885

Page

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Cabinet Meeting Focuses on President’s Message

Washington reports show a full Cabinet gathering lasting three hours devoted to the President’s forthcoming Congress message. The President endorsed traditional precedence order with minor exceptions while other members agreed.

Washington Congress Pai LapeLrata Mount Carmel Navy Department Boston Atlanta Chicago Cheater Alexander Ince Tsaribrod BerGrape Bac Bulgaria Pirot Ilan

Cattle Convention Plans Federal Quarantine Commission

In St Louis on November 25 the resolutions committee of the Cattle Convention approved a report urging Congress to create a commission of experienced stock breeders with full power to regulate cattle quarantine and disease treatment, including destruction of infected herds. The commission would employ veterinarians and experts and operate under the Agriculture Commissioner.

St. Louis Bureau of Animal Industry Congress

Liar Accusation Sparks Lively Club Fracas

Within a prominent Jewish club two members argued over a trivial matter. One called the other a liar and, when the retort came that reiterating proves it, laughter erupted. The quarrel involved a Third Street insurance man and a West Seventh Street tailor.

Third Street West Seventh 8

Boston crematory and agnostic views across nations

A mosaic of short notes mentions a Boston crematory rising, Lord Salisbury as an agnostic, Count Von Moltke at eighty six, and diverse items from London railway stations to Yellowstone game. It weaves brief facts about people, places, and contemporary curiosities.

Boston Lord Salisbury Count von Moltke London Yellowstone Park Judie Salvini Japan

Brandy Sale Provokes Cash Demand in Barroom

Frank Brower a famed minstrel enters the Metropolitan bar in New York dusty from travel and is asked to pay for his brandy before drinking. The exchange reveals Brower’s astonishment as the bartender repeats the rule with a stammering insistence.

Frank Brower Metropolitan Frank New York New York Citizen

Markets and social notes mix in wary November issue

The market report from Floyd & Co. lists futures and commodities with odd pricing along with stock figures for Northwestern and others. A Washington social note highlights a belle who married a policeman, a quip on husbands and politicians, and a final quip about cigarettes that do not stick to the lips referencing Opera Putts.

Maison Blanche Dining Rooms Open After Renovation

San Antonio's Maison Blanche, run by J. B. Guillemeth, has renovated the building opposite the Market House into five private dining rooms and two public apartments. The new decor includes mirrors and chandeliers, with doors opening to the public tomorrow morning. the restaurant is famed for its esteemed menu.

San Antonio J. B. Guillemeth Market House

Senator Mason's Son Recounts Barber Shop Visit

A boy accompanies Senator Mason to a barber shop where boots are blackened by a colored worker. The following morning the pair discuss a black person’s breath, with the young sister naïvely asking if Black people have black breath and the boy recalling the scene.

Mason

Chicago Belle Inspires Cautious Proposal

A Chicago Ledger item recounts a gentleman in Chicago for three days who worried a proposal would seem too hasty. He asks about marriage after such a short acquaintance, and the belle replies with a mock hesitation about delaying until tomorrow or the day before yesterday.

Chicago Chicago Ledger

Residence in Austin For Sale By Admin

The Ben Thompson residence in Austin Texas is offered for sale. The handsome house has modern conveniences and sits in the best residence portion of the city. For further particulars contact R B Underhill Administrator Austin Texas.

Ben Thompson Austin Texas R. B. Underhill

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