San Antonio shows strong building gains in March 1908
San Antonio ranks among 14 of 47 large U S cities with a 4 percent gain in building operations from March 1907 to March 1908, according to the American Contractor. Total value rose to 142,390 while Dallas fell 59 percent to 202,702. Other cities show various gains and losses, with a total 36 percent decrease across all cities.
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San Antonis
United States
Chicago
San Antonio
Dallas
Texas
Baltimore
Chattanooga
Denver
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
San Franciisco
Cincinnati
de Cralt
Pickpocket Robs Lafayette Man on Train to San Antonio
A Lafayette resident aboard a train into San Antonio was pickpocketed of 110 dollars just before arrival. The man, Mr. Miler, noted the loss before boarding a streetcar on West Commerce Street. Police and detectives are questioning suspects as Carnival crowds loom. A New Braunfels farmer also lost money on a street car platform, prompting police to tighten patrols and detain several men for questioning.
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CG Alver
Lafayette
Mr. Miler
Fetel
Hifs
Bnet Commerce Street
Polce
New Brausfels
Mauermann
Womack, van Riper
Newnan
San Antonio
Mnger Tonger
Wind Hits the Gentry Show in San Antonio
A severe morning storm struck the Gentry Bros circus in San Antonio. Elephants broke ties and walls, trainers and handlers corralled and subdued them, restoring order by daylight. A parade was planned for the forenoon with a malinae performance in the afternoon and a show tonight.
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Gentry Bros
San Antonio
Gand
Ralirgad Tranks
C.M. Finney
Cinvag
Bigins
Foxy Officer Nets Quarry in Street Chase
Policeman Ad Patterson nabbed two men the police had sought for days after spotting a bootblack dodging him on a street. Bachman and Horton were pursued as Patterson closed in, with Horton later identified as the suspect in an assault to murder case.
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Ad Patterson
Ocliver Bachman
Wilter Horton
Boatblack
Horton
Patterson
Wnan
Bachman
Bootblask
Safran Breaks Jail Near Alamo Plaza
A youth escaped from the jail during dinner, fled about three hours, and was recaptured by Deputy Flores at Houston Street and Alamo Plaza. He allegedly bit and scratched his captor before being returned to the county jail. Judge Phi Shunk ordered confinement in the county jail but the boy escaped again via a side window.
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Rocused
St the Alamo
Flores
Houston Street
Alamo Plaza
Phi Shunk
DIES WHILE FELLOWS WORK DIES WHILE FELLOWS WORK
Albert Diggs an employee of Newton Weller and Wagner died at his work in the packing room at 129 West Commerce Street this morning. He was about 50 years old and had worked for 20 years. A former slave and Federal army veteran, his body was taken to 1115 Zavala Street. Survived by a widow. Justice Umscheid to hold an inquest.
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Albert Diggs
Newton, Weller and Wagner Company
West Commerce Street
Zavala Street
Umscheld
Bailey and foes meet in Fort Worth talks
Senator I W Halley spent a few hours in Fort Worth this morning after arriving from Comanche where he spoke yesterday. He left early for Corsicana where he speaks tonight. He will return to Fort Worth tonight and will likely pass Sundry here, going to Houston Monday.
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Fort Worth
Tex
I. W. Halley
Ula
Comanche
Corsicana
Fark Worth
Houston
Fire destroys most businesses on Snyder square
Fire early today gutted two thirds of West Side Square commerce in Snyder Texas. Only wooden structures burned, most mercantile stock saved amid smoke and heat. Firefighters battled flames as scant reports noted damage to storefronts and a few minor injuries.
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Snyder
Tex
Tinta
Bitter Fights In Pennsylvania Primary Elections
Across Pennsylvania on April 11 editors report bitter internal battles in western districts under the new primary law. Local option supporters and anti Roosevelt Republicans play strong roles as Democrats back Bryan and New York convention activity targets Hughes for the presidency. The Wisconsin delegation to the Republican national convention shows Taft leading La Follette with a 25 to 1 split per La Follette Headquarters updates.
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Pittabuts
Pennsylvenia
Fighta
Bryan
New York
Hughes
Roosevelt
Lietarlit
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
la Follette
Taft
la Folletts
Hera
Walter Alexander
Ax del Gato
Republican Nationa
Gonvenlran
Irate Woman Fires Revolver in Night Clash near Bexar Hotel
A late night shooting on Houston and Jefferson streets left a traveling man wounded as an irate woman fired a revolver and fled with a driver whipping horses. Police found no arrests as both participants vanished into the city shadows before dawn. The incident, near the Bexar hotel alley, remains shrouded with identities unrevealed.
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Houston
Jefferson Streets
Jefferson Street
Jared
Bexar
Burned Assistant Engineer at Southwestern Insane Asylum
Fred Buckheltz, assistant engineer at the Southwestern Insane asylum, was seriously burned this morning when a door burst open and flames swept through a corridor. He suffered burns to his hair and eyebrows and was taken to the asylum hospital. He is 22 years old and unmarried.
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Fred Buckheltz
Southwestern Insane Asylum
Turniel
Asylum
Kited by Landslide Augustine Lores Killed at Work Near Southwestern
A young man named Augustine Lores, two hours old, was killed by a cayveda while working on a branch near the Southwestern me hm yesterday. His father Tetra Hares was seriously injured at the suup dine. The burial occurred after earth collapsed, causing suffocation before rescue crews could reach him.
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Augustine Lores
Mehm
Tetra Hares
Hia Sollow
Rain Pours Across Texas With Heavy Late Night Downpour
The storm arrived around 12 15 AM bringing hail and strong wind steps. Rain measured 1.19 inches in the immediate area, the heaviest of the year aside from February, with widespread coverage from Del Rio to Corpus Christi and toward San Antonio. Rail lines reported general showers, extending west to Spotford and Laredo, with varied intensities along the I and AR routes.
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Biel
Texas
Maor Buell
San Antonio
del Rio
Corpus Christ
Southern Pacific
Spotford
Spofford
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Local forecast for San Antonio and surrounding area. Tonight and Sunday expect mostly warm, with higher temperatures on Sunday. Recorded low around 62 degrees and variable wind speeds. data notes mention comparisons to last period and general nationwide trends.
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San Antonio
Weathey
Burglary At Lo ot Saloon Seeks $20 Thief
A bold burglary occurred at the Loot Saloon in the Fair County hotel on East Commerce Street. Thieves pried a door panel and stole about $20 from a cash ax behind the bar while the saloon was closed, leaving a window pane and moulding behind. R. E. Mill, the bartender, discovered the break early at 5:30 a.m. and noted the pane was found near Lange's Mackemih shop. Prohibition of stock and cash register suggests targeted cash. The proprietor James Dongings reported the break and the hours indicate the crime happened shortly after closing.
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Fairidount
East Commerce Streat
R. E. Mill
Lange
Mackemiih
James Dongings
Norte
Rata
Snow Halts American Auto in Alaskan Voyage Protest
Seattle report describes snow delays on a voyage involving the Bertha and a steamer to Seattle. Alisha Valdes and a crew member discuss stopover impact, with officials noting snow depth blocks road progress and thwarted auto travel. The plan is to resume toward Vladivostok or cross to Siberia, depending on conditions.
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Seattle
Wash
Anvil JL
Post Intellige
Vladivostok
Siberi UW
Bond Issue Plans Narrowed by Good Reads Committee
The Good Reads executive committee will meet in the Business Men's club rooms at 4 o clock to finalize plans for building a proposed 260000 bond issue to voters. The committee intends to spend the money if approved, funding road construction across the county and ensuring countywide benefit from the loan.
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Good Reads
OUSTS STANDARD OIL FROM TENAMILIE COURT RULING
A Tennessee circuit court orders Standard Oil to stop doing business in Tenavilie today. The ruling curtails operations and directs compliance with local and state oil textile statutes. The decision, reported by Tenpessee court records, marks a significant enforcement action against the firm.
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Tenavilie, Tenn
Sland Jp Tenpessee
Divorces Debated by Kansas City Saints Conference
The reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints concluded its annual conference at Independence, Missouri. A debate settled the divorce question by rejecting a proposal forbidding ministers to marry, ending the discussion on the issue.
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Kansay City
Gquirch
Jeena Christ
Independence Mo
Mary
Fort Worth Fire Nears Three Lives Saved
Fire in Rosen Heights Fort Worth this morning caused extensive damage as G Gray and L Spencer bravely entered burning homes. They rescued Mayor Ridden’s wife, Mrs Ridden, and J H Jones, dragged from danger by Spencer. Byancer aided his wife and son. Three people were saved. many buildings destroyed.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Rossa Heights
North Fort Worth
G Gray
L. Spencer
Gray
Mayor Ridden
Rosen Heights
Ridden
Spencer
J. H. Jones
Byancer
Trial Over a Pecos Street Brawl Ends in Fines
In a police court morning session Roger Walker Norman Dorn and Ike Willis faced Judge Buckley after a scuffle sparked by remarks about Herbert Dorn. Norman Dorn and Walker were fined ten dollars each Willis three dollars, while others were discharged.
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Roger Walker
Herbert Dorn
Aulio, La’y
Pecos Street
Herbert
Norman Avas
Dorn
Mockert
Williim
Morberk
Norma
Ike Willis
Jean Macl
Greenley
Buckley
Norman Dorn
Walker
Lawyers Plan Annual Feast for Boxer County Bar
Officers were elected at the Boxer County Bar Association meeting in the Forty- fourth district court room. William Anley was reelected president and Stu Belden secretary. John Sehorn was vice president. Toy Lewis and others won seats on the board of directors. A banquet planning committee was named and Aubrey authorized to issue invitations to all state judges.
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Boxer County Bar Association
William Anley
Stu Belden
John Sehorn
Toy Lewis
Vaie Wicks
M. W. Davis
N. B. Jones
J. O. Terrell
Coma
J. Lewis
J. C. Pullér
J. C. Baker
Aubrey
Arrigut
M. J. Arnold
P. T., Booth
V. Burkhead
Ernest Fellman
GO. H. Bertram
T. W. Teagachten
Wallaes, Newton
Clinton V. Brown
Pie Association
Post Office Station Feasibility Near L and G Depot
San Antonio post office authorities weigh establishing a small station near the L and G N passenger depot to improve service as growth strains existing facilities. Postmaster Stevens pushes the idea, seeking public input while planning to move clerks from the federal building basement to the new station without a separate building.
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Westmaster Stevens
Gevny
George” Lewis
San Antonio
Witchie
Mer Lewis
Egent
Congress
Federal Building
Stevens
Ten
Storm Damage Light After Night of Havoc at Gentry Shows
Storm damage from last night’s weather was minor aside from the Gentry Brothers shows. Telephone companies report few downed lines, repaired quickly. traction company faced no issues. Several Mexican families near the San Antone river fled to higher ground as heavy rain fell, while trees and branches damaged Haymarket Rowane area.
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Gentry Brothers
San Antone
Rock
Prospect Hill
Haymarket
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Ft, Worth
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