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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1885

Page

2

Strikes and Politics Highlight Mixed Texas News

Reported street car strike quieted with cars running smoothly. Governor Throckmorton criticizes federal office distribution in Texas. Foraker leads in predictions for Ohio election. Wool auctions gain in San Antonio market. Ohio election margins hint at Democratic outlook. Volksfest attendance expected despite absent Houston units. Brackenridge questioned on water cost data. Texas harbor improvement caucus urged by The Age. Aransas Pass seeks harbor support, Western Texas pushes for federal aid.

Contested Neuendorff Trial Highlights Loose Justice Claims

The Tax Neuendorff trial exposes alleged leniency in local justice and critiques constables power. The Paris News cites immigration fears from John Ireland and contrasts German and British rail networks with French reports. The jury verdict finds Neuendorff guilty on most counts, while the case may warrant a new hearing. A Boston Herald piece praises Mexican youth civility and public courtesy, noting urbanity taught in schools. The Cincinnati Times-Star defends silver coinage amid national debates on the Bland law and the double standard.

Justice Neuendorff George Paschal Neuendorff

Silver money and the Sherman senate question debate

The passage argues against making 412 grains worth 16 cents more in New York and legal tender at 15 cents above value. It contends coining dollars without demand to aid Colorado and Nevada bonanza kings is dishonest and uneconomical and suggests John Sherman would be influenced in restoring silver money to its old value.

New York Colorado Nevada John Sherman Senate

Arkansas Juror Excuse Not Acceptable in Court

An Arkansas man summoned for jury duty is interrupted by the judge who insists serving is a duty to country and that business concerns are no excuse. The man tries to present more excuses about poker and impending business disruption before the court adjourns amid humor. An unrelated loan advertisement follows, promoting collateral loans with high prices and prompt postal handling at a local office.

Arkansas Arkansaw Traveler Aransas Loan Office Military Plaza South Flores Street

Bargain Column Offers Diverse Texas Land and Goods

Advertisements list 1400 acres near Moore Hollow with a six room house and cattle options for cash 12000 dollars. Other parcels include 640 acres on Leona river with mill improvements 5500 dollars and 900 acres near Rio Frio priced for 6000 dollars. Also 100 acres near Calaveras creek 1200 dollars 90 acres dairy property 7500 dollars 42 acres between San Antonio river and ditch 2700 dollars and 80 head cows offer 18 dollars per head. Local clothing ads from F Sheets at 44 Commerce Street.

Moore Hollow International Leona River Uvalde L. C Rio Frio Frio Tvalde County LL. C San Antonio Calaveras Creek San Jose Ditch

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