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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1884

Page

2

Local Outcry and Political Bits From The Southwest

A fragmentary Texas page notes a fatal attack over a rosary demand and urges lynching as warning. The item cites La Revista de Monterey on religious fanaticism and reviews political discourse around Waco conventions and state party dynamics. It mentions Congressmen Betromp and Ochiltree, money troubles, and ex Governor Hubbard’s contentious acts and rhetoric.

Juan Rosalis Florencio Chavarin la Revista de Monterey Hubbard Richard

Texas political revolt and local notices in Galveston era

The New York Sun notes widening revolt against the Democratic candidate with Irish American support for Butler. Texas records show 137 suits against sheriffs and collectors for state debts. Death of Galveston capitalist John Sealey noted. Reports on Mexican drought affect corn and cotton. Boerne Advance on Volksfest, San Antonio festival canceled for lack of park space. Editorials discuss fence cutting and Governor Ireland. School notices announce start dates for Alamo German English School and summer term details.

Tim New York Sun Butler Blaine Cleveland Boerne San Antonio San Pedro Milam Square

Healthful hillside homes near Eagle Pass for rent

A government selected property offers 15 brick and adobe houses with thick walls and excellent ventilation, overlooking Eagle Pass and the Rio Grande. Suitable for health seekers, boarding, or sanitary use, the area features large cisterns, stables, and well grassed avenues. Rent options available through T. L. Caressy in Eagle Pass, Texas.

United States Eagle Pass Piedras Negras Rio Grande T. L. Caressy Texas

San Antonio Ordinances Regulate Subdivisions and Hay Storage

City ordinances from 1884 govern subdivision planning requiring maps to be examined by the City Engineer and approved by the City Council with filing in the Engineer's office. They also limit hay storage within fire limits to eight thousand pounds in protected buildings and define penalties for noncompliance.

City of San Antonio J. H. Frenen EB. P. Craypon

Ordinance Prohibits Night Lamps in Unoccupied Buildings

The city of San Antonio enacts an ordinance making it unlawful to leave a lit oil lamp in stores warehouses banks or other structures within the first fire limits during the night unless the room remains occupied. Violators face fines from five to two hundred dollars. Attest City Clerk. August 13 1884.

City of San Antonio J. H. French E. P. Claupon E. P. Craypon E. P. Crayoox

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