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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1885
Page
1
The Washington dispatch notes Bismarck’s harsh view of the Bancroft treaty and possible Polish restrictions mirrored against German Americans, plus a separate report from Indiana on a brutal assault by a German man that left a victim near death. Other items include U.S. army signaling orders, factory reopenings, Bartholdi’s travel plans, and various regional notes.
Mr. Frank Glockner wed Miss Hedwig Lange last night by Justice Anton Adam at the bride’s parents home 530 Blum street. The ceremony drew a large guest list and a lavish repast with fine wines followed by dancing to an Italian string orchestra into the small hours.
Max Blofstein aged 40 died yesterday at Santa Rosa hospital and was interred at 10 a.m. by the Beth El Jewish congregation. A peddler who came to San Antonio three years ago sent money to his Germany family, who later reached New York unable to join him. he fell ill, died, and his destitute family in New York remains unaware of his death.
At a Texas Live Stock Association meeting in the city delegates were named to the National Cattle and Horse Growers Association, to meet in St. Louis on November 23. Officers and delegates include John J. Lytle John F. Camp Captain B F Buzard W S Carothers Geo G Williamson Jesse Presnall E A Carothera E R Rachal Thomas M. Coleman L Oge M Hall and others.
The markets page notes spot activity in New York with 4600 bales traded and dull tones in Orleans. It lists futures quotes for various months including December and January, with prices shown in different shadings and units. Additional entries cover stocks and offerings across Northwestern, Delaware, and Chicago markets, with limited concrete totals.
Prominent New York lawyer James Usher announced a list of individuals who may be heirs to unclaimed fortunes tied to estates abroad. The names include Texans and former residents such as Campbell Lewis, Craig Thomas George, Fitch Margaret, Mason Josh, Lecompte Julius, and others, with last-known locations ranging from San Antonio to Galveston and Houston.
The Eagle Pass Brass Band members listed include Pasquale De Bona Rocco De Bona Joseph De Bona Robert Bonnet Rafael Bonnet Fritz Bonnet Otto Zughn Henry Zeigler Eddie Dimmick Albino Estrada John Wilden Franker Lipper Charles Meyer Charles Cordero W Kelso W Bonnet Ernest Kische. He pays $600 yearly for Turner opera hall license, higher than New York's $500. Ernest plans to petition the State Legislature seeking co operation of other theatre managers in the matter.
The 1884 alliance of mugwumps with the Democrats promised a first class show with fifty cent admission, ten elephants, and a silver band but proved a cheap ten cent event with no animals or band. The venture failed due to partnership disputes and the joint show ceased traveling. Gregory Co. China Hall displays toys, lamps, and house furnishings as it opens new stock with an inviting sale. Opera Putts cigarettes touted as the popular choice at a low price.
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