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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1885

Page

2

Political churn and mob violence in the era cloud Texas politics

The item notes a potential gubernatorial candidacy sparked by tensions among North and Middle Texas factions. It cites a Rock Springs mob that killed 50 to 100 Chinese, flags rising over regional disputes, and mentions the Texas Traffic association adjusting pool rates on staple goods with cities like Galveston Houston and Dallas claiming insider figures. It also references Congregationalist claims about Hartford ministers and Mrs Nichols vowing to settle her late husband’s debts.

Texas Traffic Association Galveston Houston Dallas

Deepwater debates and political drift across Texas in 1880s era

The text surveys Texas and Gulf Coast debates on deep water ports at Galveston Aransas Pass and Sabine Pass with mention of Dallas and San Antonio ambitions. It notes prohibition struggles, New Orleans and New York press opinions, and broader national signals including Ohio campaign openings and Texas cotton labor shortages. It also covers Pacific and Caroline Islands geography and early exploration and cabinet officer impressions of Cleveland era.

Galveston Sabine Pass The Brazos Gulf Aransas Pass Congress San Antonio Tur Dallas Herald Washington Aransas Southwest Engineer Corps United States Texas

Cabinet members praised in cautious political tone

The piece lauds capacity and courage in policy matters such as revenue frauds and baggage inspection, notes Secretary Endicott’s respectable conduct, and praises Cabinet selections as fit for their posts. It then shifts to advertising copy for Bitter tonics, cures, and elixirs with multiple suppliers and claims.

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