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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1885
Page
1
The City Council met in regular session with Alderman Muench absent. Finances were discussed, petitions considered, and a quarantine plan for small pox endorsed for county action. Budget notes show short term financing used since February, with projected notes totaling 50,000 and limited interest.
President Cleveland arrived in Washington at eight this morning and went to the White House to begin work. He is sun-tanned and says he has enjoyed perfect health with no illness since leaving, dismissing rumors of serious sickness. Chinese official Chin-Chin says no action will be taken on Rock Springs massacre until a report arrives from the San Francisco Consul.
Sheriff detains 22 alleged riot leaders in Sweetwater County including Isaiah White house with preliminary hearing set tomorrow. Violence toll rises near 50. Chinatown ruins unchecked. 400 Chinamen moved to Evanston under U S troops guard. Gatling gun sent to Evanston. Colonel Anderson commands troops.
John Watts, a prominent saloon keeper, was fined $50 and costs for carrying a 45 calibre Colt. The same issue reports on a possible mayoral nomination, dengue illness in Governor Ireland, and various local political maneuvers, plus a court case where hack drivers were fined for sidewalk obstruction.
The paper reports patents granted to Texas citizens on September 1 1885. Inventors include J. O. Austin Bonham washing machine A E Blake El Paso sinking hydraulic M J Brown Tyler cotton compressor T L Chisholm Sherman plow Levi in Reser Whitt corn planter J J Lain Brazos Point tug and hip strap ornament R L Price Forestburg stalk cutter T A Watson Houston mosquito net J G Wilson Cameron gate. Cigarette smokers prefer Opera Paris because they do not to the lips if
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