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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1885

Page

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Cholera spreads in Europe and unrest over Riel reprieve

A roundup of international health and political notes reports 1075 new cholera cases and 371 deaths in Spain, 80 deaths in Monosque France, and ongoing outbreaks across Italy and Portugal. In Canada Riel awaits a possible reprieve while Mormon conferences open in London with delegates from several European nations.

Maprip Spain Marshtlrs Pharo Paris France Monosque Aughagne Toulon Romer Italy Palermo Parma Ottawa Riel Manitoban Court Queen’s Council England Regina Winnepua Dewdney London Norway Sweden Holland Germany Penrose Salt Lake City Scotland Ales Ireland Iowa Utah United States Milwauker Wis Prrrspurg Monongahela City Miners’ Association Knights of Labor Santa Fe N. M Grant County San Carlos Reservation Aneto Orela George Horn Eighth Cavalry New York Madison Square Garden Black Prince Linden Linden, Sold For $3,009. Fillpail Westphalia Oxford Townshend Jamestown Congregational Church Madrid Standard Caroline Vienna Pacific Clara Virginia Cramer General Grant Alphonze Barnhard Stranger Sean Ase le Ston Rey Mr. Price Elizabeth N. J Ore Mer Denmark

Waylaid stock trader foils robbery attempt near Prospect Hill

A Wharton stock trader described being attacked from behind on South Flores Street near Prospect Hill while returning home. He restrained the assailant, a tall Mexican man with long hair, who fled after a brief struggle. motive appeared to be robbery, not assassination.

Wharton South Flores Street Prospect Hill

Independence Day 75th Mexican Independence Celebration in San Antonio

A torchlight parade led by Grand Marshal Antonio P. Rivas marked the 75th anniversary in San Antonio with about 300 torches. The event included speeches by Dr. Plutarco Ornelas and others, a 21 gun salute, dancing at San Pedro Springs, and a rain-dampened crowd despite downpours that altered plans for fireworks.

San Antonio Military Plaza Antonio P. Rivas Eighth Cavalry Band Juan T. Cardenas Mutualista Association Ornelas Mutualista Society Juan de la Barrera Mexico M. Bonhilha M. Duclose Salinas United States Artillery Exico Kerble

Court disposes cases with judgments and dismissals

Yesterday in court nine cases were dismissed and several judgments rendered. W. L. Smith v A Philo et al dismissed. Wm Tiers v Curtis Davis and Elise Standebach v August Biesenbach awarded to plaintiffs. Walling v Hamilton and others favored plaintiffs. Adan et al v Maverick et al decided by agreement. Gallagher v Anderson dismissed for lack of prosecution. Ware v rank Anderson et al judgment against Vandyke and Johnson with notice of appeal. Leroux & Cosgrove v J J Ellis now in suit. This morning nine more cases were dismissed and Wiseman v Martinez, yrespasa to try title, and divorce for Vicenta Sandoval from Fernando Sandoval granted. Jackel v Vogt appeal from Justices court. $15 judgment rendered.

W. L. Smith A. Philo Wm.t. Tiers Curtis Davis Elise Standebach August Biesenbach R. J. Clark H. Garbeck Wm. A. Walling J. B. Hamilton Hamilton H. B. Adan Et al W. H. Maverick R. J. Gallagher Anderson Henry J. Ware Rank Anderson Vandyke and Johnson Leroux & Cosgrove J. J. Ellis W. Rh. Wiseman Ferman Martinez Yrespasa Pet Vicenta Sandoval Fernando Sandoval F. A. Jackel William Vogt Justices’ Court

Janitor Receives Historical Texas Photo Collection

Tom Rife of Alamo apartment building gains photos from Walter P Lane of Marshall Texas. The images include Colonel Frank W Johnson second in command under Ben Milam in 1835 and his adjutant Captain P Lane who fought at San Jacinto later in the Mexican and Civil Wars, plus Texas Rangers Colonel Sack Hays Colonel Tom Green and Henry McCulloch.

Tom Rife Alamo Lone Star State Walter P Lane Marshall Texas Frank W. Johnson Ben Milam Hade P. Lane San Jacinto Mr. Rife Texas Rangers Sack Hays Tom Green Henry McCulloch

Quarreling and Fights Lead to Fines in Local Disturbance

Report lists several individuals jailed or fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct including Gilbert, Mike Hines, George Muenster, John McClusky, and A B Sebell. One name appears repeatedly in a string of disturbances with penalties ranging from five to ten dollars or detention.

I. K. E. Periodical Bea Eels Tom Penbar Gilbert Ireland Mike Hines George Muenster John McClusky A. B. Sebell

Three Armed Men Found in Alaska News Brief

A wartime style line compares Alaska’s discovery of three armed men to Tennessee where thousands of armed men race daily, highlighting a recurring trope of frontier peril versus common activity.

Alaska Tennessee

Property Transfers and Robbery Case Report

Transactions include Sam Maverick to Ferdinand Binz and O'Brien to Charles L. Dignowity with various parcel details and prices. A robbery at Frank Starr's restaurant involved George Hopkins, formerly Starr's employee, who stole oysters and was captured by Merchant police and jailed.

Sam Maverick Ferdinand Binz Tiden Scott Streets J.J. B. Powell William Holt Nolan Street O'Brien Margaret Charles L. Dignowity John Hambleton Labor de Abajo Erg Plaza Flores Street John T. Hambleton Frank Starr George Hopkins Hopkins Starr

Texas patentees listed for September 8 1885 grants

The milowing patents were granted to citizens of Texas bearing date of September 8 1885 reported by Louis Bagger Co mechanical experts and solicitors of patents Washington DC H P Bullock H B Cook Jones borouws well cover I G J Ferguson Greenville car coup i W Hess Brenham pattern for bridle blinkers Jernagan Starrville car coup i Hoe Meusebach Marion car coup

Tempt me Not with Diamonds Rare Poem Fragment

A poetic quatrain pleads for love over wealth. The speaker denies worldly riches and asks for a single true heart to inspire gratitude and enduring affection. The verse emphasizes emotional wealth as the ultimate desire.

September Days and Courtroom Quips Pass in Odd Ball Ledger

The fragment blends seasonal verse about September with humorous courtroom banter. A street theft inquiry features a witness uncertain of north directions and a jokey police interrogation about a trusted employee. The text mixes satire and partial dialogue points across two scenes.

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