Sunday Light on City Bankruptcy and City Council Critique
Opinion piece arguing the city of Vernon is not hopelessly bankrupt but warns of mismanagement. It cites debt of 2,080,500 with $400,000 back taxes, $31,000,000 assessed value, and calls for Mayor Callaghan and council to restore credit. It condemns the finance committee head for lacking direction and urges accountability to prevent financial collapse.
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Veramendt
Theo
Mtr
Pen
Ely Ebund Financial
Cty
Elmendorf
Callaghan
Cnnest
Aldermat Duerler
Interstate Drill to Set San Antonio Attendance Record
The Interstate drill to be held in Wine and July in this city promises the greatest event yet in the country with prizes large enough to attract many participants. East wear north and south crack companies will compete for a week inviting visitors from across the United States. Officials estimate at least 20,000 strangers will come to San Antonio and accommodations must be ready.
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United States
San Antonio
Maids of Honor Elections for San Antonio Library Fest
The queen for the May Day festival will be chosen by votes from the public at ballot boxes set up at the Daily Times office, Daily Foxpress office, Silverthorne Wagner, Kyper Song, Nic Tenge, and the library on Losey street. Each vote costs 19 cents and voters must seal their selection in an envelope before placing it in the box. Names of the consenting maids of honor include Graves, Jessie Maverick, Alicia Herff, Belen McLeary, Emu Reed, Ethel Johnson, Bessie Newton, Della Saunders, Edmian Dittmar, Autta Lacoste, Etelka Pfeuffer, Gertrude Dwyer, Celia Pancoast.
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Sil
San Antonio Public Library
Women's Exchange
Misses Graves
Jessie Maverick
Alica Herff
Belen McLeary
Emu Reed
Ethel Johnson
Bessie Newton
Della Saunders
Edmian Dittmar
Autta Lacoste
Etelka Pfeuffer
Gertrude Dwyer
Celia Pancoast
Kate M. Norton
J. T. Wade
Frankfort Report on Senatorial Race and Hanna Pressure
The report from Frankfort notes Samuel Taylor of Ohio, allied with Mr. Mack Hannt, urged Winter to retire from the senatorial contest following an intimation from Hanna about electability. Manager Walker’s benefit next Wednesday evening draws strong theatre interest and likely large attendance.
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Frankfort
Samuel Taylor
Ohio
Mack Hannt
Inura
Hanna
Winter
Tayor
Walker
McClellan's Warhorse Dan A Legendary Army Charger
Narrates the life of Dan McClellan's famed war horse a dark bay about 17 hands high praised for stamina and sense. Dan served the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War later becoming a family horse at Orange estate and died at an advanced age after loyal service. He earned the title tit devi Din for extraordinary rides and constant readiness, even greeting his commander upon reunion. Also notes Grant at West Point with a light record of demerits reflecting a growing boy's misconduct and humorous assessments from Hamlin Garland in McClure's Magazine.
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Den
McClelan
Dru
Lis Otal
Dan
Orange
Onming
Tyre
Oraygo
Mme
Theuids
Anny
Potomac
Horace
Deas
Jong Wa
Lie
Chad
Daniel Webster
Grant
Hamlin Garland
McClure’s
Levee Concern Grows Above New Orleans Amid Flood Fears
Report from New Orleans notes rising anxiety over Carrollton levee conditions near the city. Residents sheltered behind the earth embankment fear a dam break as river levels threaten streets including St Charlea avenue. Guarded by temporary barricades, workers tightened measures overnight.
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Bunday Light
New Orleans
Carrollton
Wey
St. Charica Avenue
Egg Based Treatments Cited By The Medical Record
The Medical Record notes various egg based remedies including applying egg whites to blistered skin from a mustard planter, using raw egg to move a stubborn fish bone, egg white for boils, and a tea spoon of beaten egg white with leaf sugar and lenton to relieve hoarseness. It also mentions eggs as a morning tonic and a tan egg yolk broken in wine for convalescence.
A Few of Those Exhibited at the Chicago Cycle Show
Cycle show exhibitors pledge tires that will not rip tear or slip. Durability lightness and resiliency are sought by cyclists and showmen. Novelty tires include elongated rubber ball tires with 54 balls per wheel and air refilling every three months. Each ball has a dime sized spot for needle inflation and is pumped by two hand pumps.
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Chicago
Tire innovations promise puncture resistance and varied patterns
A 19th century report explains a tire bay using a soft rubber insert to seal minute holes. claims 15 to 20 miles of travel possible with punctures yet riders stay on. It notes numerous tread patterns such as alligator skin and arrow, touting slip resistance while acknowledging wear over time and differences between American single-tube tires and English inner-tube types.
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Ley Ayea
England
Self inflating tires a new English invention for wheelmen
An English inventor claims a self inflating tire using a double coil tube around the wheel with ends overlapping to seal and draw air in via a valve as the wheel turns. The design inflates automatically with rider weight and wheel motion, maintaining inflation even after minor punctures. The piece notes the US cycle industry growth and investment in 1890s.
Pellow Servants Bill Debated In Texas House
In Austin on a Wednesday session the Pellow Servants bill faced postponement amid debate led by Rep. O Connor from Karnes. O Connor challenged delaying action, accusing railroad lobbyists and urging a vote now as a Democratic measure. The House committee a majority backed moving ahead.
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Austin
Texas
Gore
Jtouse
Bell
Karnes
Jon O'Conner
O'Con
Mtr. O'Connor
Karnos
Unehi
Sentlemen
Democrats of Texas
Democratic Party
Dell
Nick
Kanes
Niy Eels
Hut
Neighbors
Tim
Speaker
Lempve
NW Texas Laws Special Wise to Sunday Tight
Awatin Tex Apell The gallowag Legislative enactments became laws today without the governor's approval House bill No 78 validates land aerial title House bill No 671 fixes court times for 26th 38th and 43rd judicial districts House bill No 16 prohibits and punishes wilful tedding Black run at large in prohibited districts Senate joint resolution No a provides for county flood and cash bond issue Senate bill No 223 features dir t and criminal jurisdiction to the county courts of Alsosa and Menard counties
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Awatin
Tex
Bengte
Nu. A
Aiascosa
Menard
Cuero News Briefs Mention Local Movements and Marriage
Cuero reports April updates as Stayton returns from Tyler and H H Haley passes through en route to San Antonio. Miss Jones of Uvalde travels Victoria to San Antonio. Architect McAdoo from San Antonio surveys Mull hotel. A marriage license issued to Kew Frieling and Miss Mary Lats. couple to wed in San Antonio. Local geese migration signals spring. W H McConnell buys half interest in Magnolia saloon on Main Street and plans Cuero residence.
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Cuero
Tex
Jobs Wi. Stayton
Tyler
H. H. Haley
the &. P
Houston
San Antonio
Miss Jones
Kew
Frieling
Mary Lats
O. Prieling
Lutheran Church
Arneckeville
Misa Lule
W. H. McConnell
Geo. Letech
Magnolia
Main Street
Wealthy Sulcine Leader Wounded in Mobile Office
Special wire reports J Leo Pard Mueller, general manager of the Sayer Danana company, mortally wounded in his private office on Commerce Street at 8:80 Thursday. Once Mobile alderman, Mueller is famed for business integrity and personal worth. Friends deny foul play, citing nervous prostration as the likely trigger for his dire condition.
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Mobile
Ala
J. Leopard Mueller
Sayer Danana Company
Commerne Atreet
Thursdale
Mueller
New Orleana
Todar
Receiver Sought for Mauberet Printing House by Creditors
Henry Ger may filed a petition in the Civil Mdiatriot court against Mauberet Printing House alleging it is insolvent. He seeks liquidation by the court, appointment of Joseph Levy Toby Hart as commissioners and receivers, with an attorney for absent creditors. assets about $15,000.
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New Orleans
Henry Germay
Mauberet Printing House Company
Western Woo Bln Senate Combine Defence Plan
A collaboration in the Senate seeks to back a joint defence plan. Key figures and blocs coordinate on strategy, aiming to present a unified stance and secure parliamentary support for the proposed measures. The effort underscores ongoing debates over national security and coalition alignment.
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Senate
Wool grower reform moves in Senate rumpus
Senators Afantle Carter Showa Wallen and Burrows back reforms as wool growers push for inclusion in the bill. Meetings draw many prominent growers. Proposals aim to curb evasion and fraud seen in the Tingley and McKinley laws. An amendment adds four cents per pound duty on imported warrants, with the price rise contested by wool interests.
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Afantle
Carter
Showa Wallen
Burrows
Tingley Bil
Grain Market Reports Weekly Hogs and Wheat Prices
The Grail Market for the Past Week reports hog prices around 65 to 74 cents per bushel and wheat near 72 to 74 cents amid a 4 cent rise driven by tight supply and strong cash export demand. Foreign buyers and St Louis New York parties helped start buying as sentiment shifted to strength. Receipts are moderate for hogs, with mixed grain crops and late seeding noted in the northwest. Provisions hold steady while southern cash demand weakens.
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Rand
Samson Kroa & Co
He Ahe
Sens Liment
New York
St. Louis
Tliets
Frohsixn Outing Plans Mayfest at Sutherland Springs
The Deutscher Maenner Gesang Verein Frohsinu votes to hold a Mayfest at Sutherland Springs on May 9 with Me Herman Breuning and Mr Miller tasked to secure rail travel and arrange grounds. George Dulliig, Gulf Shore general manager, to prepare grounds and approve a 30 cent rate for the round trip. The group aims to gather a large crowd for the picnic season and energize the town. Grand jury selections for the May term of the Thirty seventh District court include Charles K. Crawford Otto Koehler Francie J. Bowen R. B. Kehoe C. B. Mullaly Julius H. Holmereen J Trainer Chaxten we Cc. B. Muel- We Asolpa Wai Gee.
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Frohsixn
Deutscher Maenner Gesang Verein
Frohsinu
Sutherland Springs
Gulf Shore Railroad
Hermenun Breuning
Miller
George Dulliig
Dulliig
Verein
Thirtyseventh District Court
Charles K. Crawford
Otto Koehler
Francie J. Bowen
R. EB. Kehoe
C. B. Mullaly
Juliuz H. Holmereen
J. Trainer
Chaxten We Cc
B. Muel- We
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