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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1911
Page
6
The page shows a compilation of train numbers, routes, and schedules. It lists departures and arrivals for multiple lines including northbound trips, local services to Palestine Laredo Houston Dallas Waco Kerrville and Kerrville Sun service and special mail trains with times ranging across morning to night.
The notice lists multiple Santa Fe and I. & G. N. Depot trains with numbers and times for departures and arrivals. It includes No. 145 Kerrville Sun 7:25 am and No. 9 east 7:35 pm, No. 8 El Paso and west 10:15 am, No. 305 Cuero Victoria 8:00 am, and other north and eastbound services with varying times from morning to evening.
County commissioners ordered that any trench work on or across county roads require a permit from the county engineer. The rule, enabled by a new Bexar county road bill, aims to curb road damage from culverts and piping. The move follows past practices of residents tearing up roads for utilities. Ring New Phone 449, Taxicab.
The article argues Providence arranged spring rain to favor Texas farmers. It notes the heaviest rains fell on Saturday, then dry ground on Sunday allows field work, and Monday provides five days for cultivation. Farmers benefit overall despite other inconveniences.
Julio Basaldua 26, employed four years as a driver by F Pizzini at 1002 West Commerce, was found dead in his room behind the store at 11 yesterday morning. A pistol lay in his right hand and a bullet wound to the head, deemed instantaneous. A prewritten letter mentions personal troubles and a woman’s name. Basaldua, from Monterey, Mexico, had relatives there and likely shot himself late Saturday night after dressing. Police, coroner, and Detective Caruthers handled the scene and inquest.
The People's ticket opens at 8 tonight at 209 North Presa street with city office and alderman candidates gathering for speeches and a ward by ward canvass. Precinct organizations may name chairs and literature distribution plans are expected during the meeting.
Holy Week observances spread across San Antonio with Palm Sunday kickoff. Bishop J. W. Shaw leads Tenebrae and Holy Week rites at San Fernando Cathedral. ceremonies include washing of feet, blessing of oils, and processions. Union services planned nightly with Episcopal and Protestant participation.
An estimated fifteen to sixteen hundred visitors from Galveston, Houston, and nearby towns toured the maneuver camp yesterday. Many rode eastbound trains home late at night, with special service required to clear the city. The camp drew the large crowd as spring arrives.
County Tax Assessor Albert Huth says books close April 30 for the year and a May 8 board of equalization will hear complaints. Since January 1 the assessor’s office has welcomed thousands of renditions, but many will wait to the last minute. He notes banks and railroads are late this year, as are other large taxpayers, risking delays and extra work for both taxpayers and clerks.
Fire of unknown cause destroyed a one story cottage owned by Rev. S. Bailey at 1907 Durango and damaged two neighboring homes on Prospect Hill around 9 p.m. Sunday. J. M. Vickers, G. Izy and W. N. Menifee lived in nearby houses. losses cited include $700 for Vickers with no insurance, and smaller estimates for the other two structures.
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