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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1902
Page
6
San Antonio minutes reveal debates on street paving contracts, water works, and street rail improvements. Aldermen discuss contracting methods, property assessments, and street extensions while officials weigh funds, safety, and city financing provisions.
The fire chief presents an August report detailing department activity, finances, property loss, and equipment. It notes total insured value, building and contents damage, and recommends purchasing two dozen aluminum fire helmets and additional rope and ladder gear.
A city committee reviews whether the city may own stock in the Holmten Water Works company. The report notes there is no current authority to acquire stock and asks what legislation would grant the city power. The inquiry explores delegation of controlling interests and the constitutional limits on city ownership.
The Street and Bridge Committee reports favoring granting Swift & Company a permit after Swift prepares a blueprint of the proposed property and improvements. City may revoke after ten years, and the company must follow plans under supervision. The city reserves right to deny rights of way to railroads and may require lighting or power installations if needed. Signed by Filgar Watkins, Manry Puls, and T W Archer.
A San Antonio man, Emil Blum, retires from the UAGegeT and moves to join Kin Clothing Co. in Houston. The San Antonio Express notes Blum’s rapid rise, long service in retail, and influential role in advertising and sales strategy as he departs for a new venture.
De W A Kulett returned from Minneapolis after attending the American Veterinary Medical Association annual gathering. More than 200 veterinarians attended as the conference discussed stamping out anthrax with emphasis on prevention and state actions. The reports indicated growing concern over anthrax in the country and the need for coordinated measures.
The writs concern the McNerney feud and are set for hearing Wednesday at a.m. before the district court. Mrs Hey appears in court as part of the proceedings in the Wells McNerney matter.
Chester Colbert from Beaumont was arrested by Officer Kirk after being found with a weapon and suspicious items aboard a train. The incident occurred on a Sunday, and Colbert faces charges related to possessing a firearm and associated contraband.
President Estes of the United Brotherhood of Railway Employees is expected Saturday. The Independent Social Club hosts a social at its Fifth Ward ball on Montgomery Avenue September 1, inviting a limited number. Von Lockhardt returns from years away to join Thompson Hire Milling. President George Mites of the union is due in Houston Saturday morning, with a two to three day stay and a potential railroad headset presentation. Three rebuilt Southern Pacific locomotives from the yard may be showcased.
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