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THE MONTH OF JANUARY. 131
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General Robert E. Lee's birthday . . ........ . . ... . . ..... 1806
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First issue of the "Evening Light" (continuation of the "Surprise. See 4pril 3rd) . 1881
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Ben Thompson is acquitted by the Jury of murder, in the District Court ...... . 1883
First ground broken for the laying of Mesquite blocks on Alamo Plaza....... . . 1889
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First stone street crossings are made ........... ....... .... ... 178
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The wet weather interrupts for some weeks the laying of Mesquite Blocks and the
improvements on Alamo Plaza . .. ............ . . 1889
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An Act to incorporate the City of San Antonio was voted upon and rejected by the
people (sixth document) ... ..... . .. .......... . ...... . 1852
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Buffalo hides and meat from the frontier. (See May 24) . . .... .......1877
The "Military Headquarters" now the Maverick Hotel, are completed.. .. ..... 1878
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Supplementary Act to act of Incorporation of San Antonio (fourth ducnment) . . 1839
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The building of St. Mark's Episcopal Church is completed. (See April 25th) . . .. 1875
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Foundation of San Antonio Water Works pump house made . . . ... . .... . 1878
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The first Railroad train crosses the Brazos on the Texas and Central Road .. . .. 1861
A County election for the Pierce Railroad subsidy of $300,000. County vote polled
2694. Vote required 2636. 58 Majority. This vote procured the Sunset Road for
San Antonio .. ... .. . . .. ... .. ......1876
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The Alamo Literary Society adopts a plan for a Hall to be erected on the large lot
given by Mr. S. A. Maverick for that purpose on Houston St. . . .. .... . 1872
This Hall was never finished, it was afterwards used as a wholesale commission store
and was burned out. In the meanwhile it was transferred to J. H. Kampman.
Four handsome stores were erected on this lot in March, 1890.. ........
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The Menger Hotel is hospitably opened .. .... . ........ . ....... 1859
Judge Noonan's special court is dispersed by Kickapoo Indians at Uvalde . .... 1869
Quartermaster's depot buildings at the Post are completed .... .. .. ... . 1878
Callaghan is first elected Mayor of San Antonio ........ . . ....... 188 5
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Corner, William. San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History, book, 1890; San Antonio, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth143549/m1/187/: accessed April 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.