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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1885

Page

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Abduction case in Bow Street court and labor federation reports

In London Bow Street court the Stead and Armstrung case resumes with Eliza Armstrong’s mother testifying amid clashes over alleged abduction and morality. Indiana labor unions form a state federation while miners convene in Clay county and delegates from several states gather.

London Stead Pall Mall Gazette Jarrett Booth Coombs Jaques Maurie Eliza Armstrong Bow Street Eliza Armstrong Russell Knights of Labor Hall Socialistic Labor Party Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Indiana Clay County Kansas City Emporia Kansas Atkins

Boy 9 Taken From County Care By Mr Philip Rumfel

Thomas Rich, a 9 year old under county guardianship, has been taken by Philip Rumfel of the Seay settlement. His deserted father left Indiana and has been missing. Mrs Crowley had previously cared for him until she could no longer afford to do so.

Thomas Rich Philip Rumfel Seay Indiana Galveston Texas Harry L. Fowler San Antonio Houston St

Local building costs listed for several properties

N Mackey plans a lumber carriage house on Guadalupe street in the First ward at 600 dollars. Sam Choi proposes an iron clad washee washee on East Houston street in the Third ward for 150 dollars. Annie E Kemp seeks a lumber dwelling addition on Nolan street in the Third ward for 100 dollars. Columbus Upson adds a lumber stable on St Marys street in the Third ward for 300 dollars. Florencio Gonzales builds a dwelling on South Flores street in the First ward for 1000 dollars.

N. Mackey Guadalupe Street First Ward Sam Choi Washee Washee Houston Street Third Ward Annie E. Kemp Nolan Street Columbus Upson St. Mary’s Street Florencio Gonzales South Flores Street

Mexican Independence Day Preparations At Fest's Orden

Committee works on decorations and program for Mexican Independence Day celebration in Fest's Orden hall. Singers Senoritas Solidella Ramirez Antonio Flores Josefa Campo and Rosaura Garcia will perform La Galandrina and other national songs in white with national colors. Also notes Aransas Pass railroad officers elected and charter amendment planned to extend Kerr Gillespie counties to Waco with connections to St. Louis road.

Sociedad Benevolencia Mexicana Orden Senoritas Solidella Ramirez Antonio Flores Josefa Campo Rosaura Garcia Garroni Aransas Pass A. Lott W. H. Maverick D. Sullivan B. F. Yoakum J. B. Elwood Kerr Gillespie Counties Helena Karnes County DeWitt Lavaca Fayette, Lee Milam and Falls Waco McLennan San Patricio L’exas Mexican Ueces County St. Louis

Hunting party wrecks near Commins ranch with injuries

A hunting party of Max Samuels John Dye and Larry Dooley rode from Military plaza toward Dick Commins ranch. A wagon wheel broke after a horse buck, sending riders flying. Miller suffered a ski rock injury while Dooley and Samuels escaped with minor scratches. Miller was treated at Oryinski's Drug Store.

Max Samuels John Dye Larry Dooley Dick Commins Miller Military Plaza Mr. Samuels John Dyer Oryinski

Brokers and blackmail in Mexican trade warned

The article condemns brokers who prey on Mexican immigrants in San Antonio and nearby border towns. It describes importers who pay high commissions via “pilots” and middlemen, noting lies, inflated charges, and threats to extract fees. It urges Mexicans to rely on local firms and avoid paid guides.

San Antonio Austi Austin Fort Worth Robertson Lee W. M. Walton F. Carlton Wilkie Capitol Chicago Pease Kate Gibson Blanch Dermont Lulu Grow George Russell Gem Lunatic Asylum Robert Hollman el Paso Caracanua Laredo Eagle Pass Weages Texas Asher & Oppenheimer Leon

Local Retailers Promote Refitted Alamo Street Store

Joske’s department store on Alamo Street touts refitting with skylights new paint and reorganized stock. They advertise low prices on cashmeres linens hosiery shoes kids and boys wear plus bargains claimed as the cheapest in Southwest Texas. Store hours suspended Wednesday night through Friday morning for a Jewish holiday.

Licur Alamo Street Joske Department of Hosiery Texas G. B. Prank Alamo Plaza

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