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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1885

Page

2

Mob Attacks Rock Springs Killings Stirring Wyoming Turmoil

National and local voices report mob violence in Rock Springs with about 50 Chinese murdered. Sheriff arrests 22 suspects for murder arson robbery and rioting while warnings of more arrests follow. Commentary claims crime waves stretch across Texas and debates on vigilant justice flare amid suspected counterfeit schemes in New York.

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City and county clash over quarantine powers and public works

The piece argues joint action is needed on quarantine for Helota and criticizes county overreach while urging San Antonio to lead in rail developments and public notices. It notes labor parade dynamics in Chicago, public sentiment on the Grant monument, and a New York bank card venture against smoking. It cites Abilene and Kansas City discussions on a Texas Western railway from San Antonio to Abilene via Wichita Falls, aiming to boost cattle trade and regional transport.

Abilene Hill Holland Davis New York Secret Service Grant Monument Committee New York World Tim Cotulla San Antonio and Aransas Pass Goliad San Antonio Houston Victoria Galveston Beeville Bee County Nueces River Kansas City Texas San Angela Wichita Falls Indiana Territory Emporia Kansas Lexas Texas Pacific Railroad San Angelo

Oyster and travel musings from a late 19th century piece

The excerpt reflects various era topics including a travel idea from San Antonio toward Kansas City passing through West Texas. It weaves in light humor and references to local businesses and notices, with medical ads and public health vaccination details from 1885.

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