A Lucky Railroad Man The Ohio Election and Judicial Proceedings
Emporia Kansas October 26 The State meet no further evidence to offer in the Walkup case. Twenty five witnesses including Dr Scott and Eben Baldwin testified as the defense began with remarks on the defendant's character and marriage. In Galveston a brakeman survives being run over by a freight car. A train disorcher Poundstone attempted suicide with chloroform and a knife. In Washington a pension mix up is found where a widow learns her husband is alive. Cincinnati joins in election certificate debates as judges extend an injunction. New Orleans reports press visits to the exposition and various Mexican market updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kansas
Scott
Kansas City
Eben Baldwin
Lawrence
Conway
Toledo
Walkup
J. R. Walkup
New Orleans
St. Louis
Galveston
G. L. Clement
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway
Clement
John Poundstone
Rushville
O’kean Station
Arizona
Poundstone
Texas Press
Poundetone
Washington
Connecticut
California
Cincinnati
Buchwaller
Hamilton County
New Oatvans
J. Pinckney Smith
United States
Pro Church Scandal and October Auction At Soledad
A sensational church scandal rumor involving a married professional man and his sister in the parish emerges as wives learn of the attention. Great Auction Sale announced for Wednesday October 28 at 10 o'clock. Contents of residence 418 Soledad street to be sold including piano furniture stove carpets china and more plus horse buggy and harness. Grorat Pearson, Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soledad Street
Grorat Pearson
San Antonio and Mexican Gulf railroad contract awarded
In the Port Lavaca Tex Intelligencer dated April 23 1853 E Jones and T J Devine of San Antonio win the contract to build the San Antonio and Mexican Gulf railroad. The first 20 miles from Lavaca toward Victoria to be in order by November 1834 and the full Saluria to San Antonio line within three years, with locomotives cars and buildings to be provided and payment secured by lands towns and stock subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
Lexas Intelligencer
San Antonio and Mexican Gulf
Messrs
E. Jones
T. J. Devine
San Antonio
Victoria
Saluria
City Council urged to tax Water Works contract in 1881 case
The Spectator urges Austin style scrutiny of a 25 year tax exemption for the San Antonio Water Works granted in 1881. It calls for immediate back tax collection and ongoing enforcement, naming Mayor French then on council. It lists local building additions with costs in Third and Fourth wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Light
San Antonio Water Works Company
Water Works Company
French
State of Texas
An Antonio
October Prayer Month Observed in City Churches
Following the Pope's decree October is set as a month of prayer and rejoicing. City churches hold daily rosaries each morning with Wednesday evening sermons and Friday rosaries. The measure aims to bless the working classes and all the faithful through devotion.
Museum of Anatomy Exhibition on Commerce Street
The museum of anatomy on Commerce street offers a wax exhibition praised as highly instructive. It features busts of historical figures including Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie, with hours suited for careful study of the life progress exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museum of Anatomy
Commerce Street
Napoleon III
Eugenie
Cape of Good Hope
San Antonio
Bids Opened for New City and County Hospital
Bids read at noon in the Mayor's office show Colton & Peak brick at 36591.75 and other bids for brick rock and mixed materials from W P Goodloe John C Dielmann Niggli Witte McGinty Walsh R Neumann P T Shields G W Konkle John Waite Gus A Reimann D C Anderson. Hospital committee will meet to decide material. Several cases in district court include horse stealing and theft charges with multiple continuances and dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint City and County Hospital
Colton & Peak
Rock
W. P. Goodloe
John C. Dielmann
Niggli & Witte
Eagle Pass
Home
McGinty
John Waite
Gus. A. Reimann
D. C. Anderson
P. T. Shields
Niggli and Witte
Pierce Left Millions In Estate Including Charitable Bequest
The late Thomas W. Pierce, president of the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad, left several million dollars in property. He bequeathed $20,000 to establish a charitable hospital on the Sunset route. He gave $2,000 to Schulenberg, Weimar, Waelder and Columbus for permanent educational funds and $1,000 to Harwood and Ellinger for the same purpose. Colonel Pierce's death will be felt by many who benefited from his quiet philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Pierce
Galveston, Harrisburg and
San Antonio
Sunset
Schulenberg
Weimar
Waelder
Columbus
Harwood
Ellinger
T. W. Pierce
Land transfers and property deeds in Trenton and St Hedwig
Nat Lewis transfers property to Mrs Henry Nichanhorst near Trenton Avenue for 170 dollars. Margaret Burns conveys improvements in lime kilns patented by P C Taylor to Sidney Mead for nominal consideration. Burns also sells 17.66 acres in western west of lot 17 and 18.08 acres in lot 18 for 6000 dollars. Nicholas Tudyk and Franciscana sell a lot in St Hedwig to Peter Persak for 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Lewis
Mra
Henry Nichanhorst
Trenton Avenue
Margaret Burns
Sidney Mead
P. C. ‘Taylor
Nicholas Tudyk
Franciscana
Peter Persak
St. Hedwig
Market and commodity report from New York and Chicago
October 27 stock market quotes and futures prices for wheat corn and lard. Reports of receipts and sales across commodities with futures for December January and other months. Prices shown for Northwestern Delaware and Lackawanna St Paul at various levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caer
Auprust
LiverPoon
Show Windows Change at Wolfson Bazaar
The Lieur notes Mr. L. Wolfson altered two bazaar entrances into large show windows. One displays ladies garments and accessories, the other men’s dress goods, underwear, neckwear, and related toilet items. Glass cases by Richard S. Lambert highlight a stylish display as Wolfson imports noted for low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard 8. Lambert
Houston
Wolfson
Wolfson's
Custom House
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GENT
Ladies Dress
Joske
Sowtree
Plazis
San Antonio, Texas
James P. Hickman, JR
JT. Maru
Proprizetor OF the
Cory
Newport
Soledad Stop
Geo. H. Kalteyer
B. J. Mauermaken
W. E. Jones
C. Bamberger
Alamo Cement
Our
Ceme
Hauteras
Acequia Street
Tia
F. Simmang
Oysters, Fish and Game
A. Hampel
Scholz’s
Commerce
Losoya Streets
Eolite
Lone Star & Pacific Saloon
Austin Street
John Guhmann
Able
FW. McAllister & Bro
S. Alamo ST
Cor. Willita
Austin
Rosendale
Hilton & Young
Texas
Loan and Commission Brokers
The
Great Western Insurance Co
Toronto
Springfeld Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Hibernia
the Lion
London
East Texas
Tyler
Houston Insurance Co
A. S. Chevalier
ITV
West Commerce Street
POR Aduly's
Alamo No
A. M
Gometons Pad
Telegraphic News
Ohio
San Luis Potosi
Taretan
Michoacan
San Ciro
Vera Cruz Harbor
Democrata
Sonora
State of
Vera Cruz
John Caldera
Pacific
Diego Martinez
Tudas
Tts
A. M. Womble
la Trinidad
Mexico
J. H. Bolton
Cherry and
Nolan Streets
Third Ward
John Williams
Lamber
Crockett Street
William Bitter
North Street
Fourth Ward
J. W. Glass
Avenue C
Seventh Street
Catholic Services
District Court
State
George C. Rine
Statte Va
J. D. Martin
Peter Zigmond
Jeff Merritl
Juan Ramon
Max Youngman
F. Reus
Charles Thompson
Liaut By &. &Floyd & Co
Wolms
Morgan Theo
Testas
Lraapen
Leaperr
March Tannauser
Florence Robennette
Apt la Hees
Sgss
John Baker
Jocko
Ape
Larry Dooly
Paulina Ames
Mollie Barry
John
Bakers
Braham
Lou
Laura Ashby
Virgie Jackson
Zulika
Marquis
Corneville
Escamillo
Carmen
Bille Carroll
Barry
Hannah
Mona Valade
Pauline Ames
Lou Baker
Katarina
Iran
S, BE
Emmett John Baker
John Barry
Sadale
L. Wolfson
Emporium OF Fashion
Deees
Prince Albert
Plaza and Acequia Street
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