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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1885

Page

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Trunks and Valises Redefine Market Style

In a striking showcase trunks and valises dominate the display with a high fashion edge. Variety’s selection surpasses all competitors in quality design and value.

Death of Vice President Thomas Hendricks in Indianapolis

Indianapolis reports the sudden death of Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks at his home at 4:30 pm after a day of abdominal pains and prior illness. Dr. Thompson suspects brain paralysis. a post mortem may follow. Hendricks had recently traveled from Chicago and engaged in social events before falling ill.

Indianapolis Indiana Thomas A. Hendricks United States Chicago Mrs. Hendricks John J. Cooper Mr. Hendricks Master Morgan Eliza Herusband Thompson Hendricks Washington Congress Atlantic City Bac Miami Ohio

The Century 1885 86 and St Nicholas ads

Advertisements note The Century 1885 86 annual subscription four dollars and St Nicholas juvenile publication price three dollars. The notices list local fines for disorderly conduct drunkenness insulting language and related city court actions including Savannah McKay Oliver Jackson and others with penalties.

St. Nicholas

War Dispatches from Balkan Fronts and Vienna Reports

From Lonpox to Constantinople dated November 25 several lines recount Bulgarian losses of 80? in the campaign with 200 dead and 2000 wounded including 350 severely injured. Servian casualties and prisoners, plus Serbians night bombardment of Widden and a failed assault on the city after reinforcements. King Milan returns to Bergrapa and war prospects shift toward peace discussions with powers.

Messrs Carter Florence McPherson Bagnio Fort Allen Captain Story Lonpox Vienna Widden Bergrapa Milan London Sofia Alexander Bulgaria

Relief Fund for Galveston Fire Sufferers Reaches $109,703

The Galveston Relief Fund totals 109703 with 91609 received by the Relief Committee and 50220 paid out to 1107 applicants. The recipients likely number at least 4000, with further work expected another month to review and reallocate aid to the most needy.

Galveston Relief Committee

Fire Alarm Scares Galveston as Major Stackpole House Burns

An 8:40 PM fire alarm drew about 5000 residents to East End Galveston where Major R E Stackpole’s residence on Fourteenth Street and Avenue F suffered a two story blaze. The roof and interior were destroyed with about $1000 damage to the building and nearly as much to Stackpole. Fire department subdued flames quickly with minimal breeze. The incident followed recent fears from a major town fire and underscored local nerves.

Galveston East End RE. A. Stackpole Fourteenth Street Avenue F Church Street Henry Werner Stackpole

Automatic couplers in a domestic setting

A back and forth exchanges mentions automatic couplers as a topic in a domestic scene. The dialogue references a marriage certificate kept in the Bible and a column of figures to be reviewed. The excerpt features Mr Dusenberry and a questioning partner revealing a light humorous tone.

Philadelphia

Am I my flower? A coachman inebriated spectacle

A newly imported coachman in an advanced state of intoxication staggered into his employer. The employer rebuked him asking what he had been drinking and noting the flower’s health.

Texas

Republican four win certs of election in Hawilton case

The Circuit Court ruled at noon that the Canvassing Board must issue certificates of election to the four Republican candidates for Senator from Hawilton. Judge Cox delivered the majority opinion granting the prayer. Judge Smith dissented.

Cincinnati Circuit Court Hawilton Sanety Cox Smith

Ambiguous Romance Meets Advertiser’s Snapshots

Fragmentary dialogue shows a playful exchange about love and fidelity. An advertisement copy touts a portrait of refined manners and a glove, paired with a dubious note on cigarettes that supposedly do not stick to lips.

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