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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1885

Page

2

Economic hopes rise as crops flourish and politics heat up

The piece notes strong cotton in the South and large corn and wheat in the West signaling good times. It mentions Senator Sherman stirring Ohio Democrats, quiet Indian Territory settlement, cattlemen obeying a presidential order, and Yellow fever concerns at the Texas border. It also covers crime reactions in Rock Springs, West and debates over port access on the Texas coast.

Crna Rock Springs Wyoming

Political and social notes from across the era

A broad survey covers Motuie McGuines in Pennsylvania coal fields and unrest, yacht racing near New York, Galveston firemen, Spain and Germany tensions, the Texas Re view journal, Ku Klux activity in Fairfield County South Carolina, libel law debates, a proposed tariff bill, Mexican Independence celebrations, Spanish fruit exports to Britain, New York politics around Manning and Cleveland, and a remark on Opera Puffs for cigarette smokers.

South Carolina Fairfield County

Political row over Cleveland policy and Ohio postmasters

Democrats fault Cleveland for slow removals of Republican officeholders in Ohio while Republicans fear mass vacancies. The Chicago News argues the policy boosts Democratic chances as workers seek patronage. Also notes health ads and cures flood the page with various notices and commercial pitches.

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Land and water frontage for sale near Main plaza area

Eight acres with water two miles from Main plaza and one mile from San Pedro springs offered at 850 dollars for several lots. Also 27 adjoining acres with improvements available at low figures. Inquiries to Lorenzo Castro. Now Salt Fish sells imported spiced herrings anchovies sardines and more at Manuel Abrahams 206 Commerce Street.

Emanuel Abrahams Commerce Street Main Plaza San Pedro Springs Lorenzo Castro Amanuel Abrahams

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