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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1885

Page

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Knights of Labor and street car strike unrest at Galveston

The Rangers report an enthusiastic Turner hall meeting where Knights of Labor executives discuss arbitration with strikers. Police restore order as mobs derail cars on Cass avenue, injuring some workers. In Galveston officials negotiate with Santa Fe on displacements, while St Louis holds a large Trades Display parade with Hendricks and Marmaduke observing.

St. Lovuis Turner Hall Heep Knights of Labor Trades Assembly The Cass Avenue Market Walnut Streets Pine Street Seventh Ninth John Doyle John Scullen Union Mound City Road Galviston Knights of Labor Order Santa Fe John Nugent Coalville N. A. Reynolds Fort Worth E. Pierson Temple and St. Louis Trades Display Association Hendricks Marmaduke Exposition Rennard Mr. Hendricks New York Ira Davenport J. B. Carr Cardinal McCloskey Keyes Southern Hotel Fair Grounds Fair Association Woonsocket Oak Clarence Bennett

Young Butler Drowns Self After Mother's Death

In Medina about 16 miles below the city, S E K Butler, 20, son of KEG Butler formerly of this city, drowned himself after the death of his mother. A note said his best friend was dead and he wished to join her. The body was recovered this morning and an inquest will be held. The bereaved father arrived to inform the coroner.

Medina S. EK. Butler KE. G. Butler Mr. Butler Young Butler Butler Anunciador Guanajuato Chihuahua Jose Barrera Europe Mexico Voluca State of Mexico Lalanne Eighth Cavalry Band New Orleans Crescent City Manuel Tendilla Puebla Concepcion Quintana Coahuila Chilpancingo Guerrero Jesus de Nava Vera Cruz Jalapa Coatepec Cordoba Ozuluama Chontla Coscomatepec Zontecomatlan

Numerous Local Happenings Reported Across Mexican Regions

Public clock inaugurations in Zacualtipan Hidalgo and locust outbreaks near Venado San Luis Potosi mark a string of regional events. Disbanding of the Eighth Mexican Cavalry band in Mexico City, trials for Vera Cruz rebels, and a libel suit victory for Anunciador illustrate political and social tensions.

Zacualtipan Hidalgo Venado San Luis Potosi Mexico Vera Cruz Cordoba Orizava Julian Regolos

Cotton and commodities report from New York and Chicago markets

Ledger notes from Floyd & Co report on New York cotton prices Futures activity steady with varied dates in October to May along with spot prices. Chicago wheat up gterm , corn quiet, pork firm at 3.40, lard weak. stock market shows Northwestern and Delaware and Lackawanna mentions.

Floyd & Co Soledad Street New Yor Jane Liverpoon Orleans New York Northwestern Delaware and Lackawanna Chicago

German English school fair draws larger crowd second night

The second night of the German English school fair attracted more attendees than the first due to better weather. Receipts were about equal, and participants found the event enjoyable. The Beethoven Maennerchor performed vocal selections that were well received.

Beethoven Maennerchor

Past Events on October 9 in Early 1880s Chronicle

Chronological notes for October 9 across 1881 to 1884. Resolutions by St Vincent de Paul for Col John Walthall. death notices for Harriet Richardson and misc. deaths. torch-light procession for Wash Jones. Frank D McHolland suicide near Villadama, Mexico. Baptist convention reports. wedding of H C Gafford and Alma Diesselhorst. Mose Craighton death by own action at Brown Jug saloon. diamond and gold prizes at Volksfest. Only a Woman's Heart at Turner hall. fall meeting announcements for Texas. Bishop Neraz returns from Eagle Pass. funeral of Joe Zimmermann. W H Simms returns from Dakota ranch.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul John Walthall Harriet Richardson Wash Jones Frank D. McHolland Villadama Mexico Baptist Convention Ctober H. C. Gafford Alma Diesselhorst Mose Craighton Brown Jug West Commerce Street Lulu McAllister Pauline Newman Turner Hall Texas Neraz Eagle Pass Joe Zimmermann W. H. Simms Dakota Ranch

Board of Revision and Appeal governs San Antonio tax assessments

An 1885 ordinance empowers a five member Board of Appeal and Revision to inspect tax lists, lower or raise property values, and notify property owners when value is raised. The board must give 10 days notice and repeal conflicting sections. Army orders announce Fort Clark promotions and transfers. Local crime notes report a pistol incident at a saloon. social items include a surprise party at Koenigheim residence with attendees.

City of San Antonio Board of Revision and Appeal Bryan Callaghan

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