Grand jury to hear mass of evidence in Rosenthal case
New York August 5 A mass of evidence is to be presented to the grand jury this week with likely indictments for extortion against police officials tied to gambling houses. Becker is under investigation from Rose confession while detectives probe Rosenthal case links and two high officials plus a civilian face possible charges. The coroner’s hearing on Jack Rose was listed, and the hunt for Rozens and Horowitz continues in Catskill mountains. Jack Rose’s brother Morris reports severe nervous collapse and fear.
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New York
Becker
Jack” Rose
Rosenthal
Herman Rosenthal
Jack Rose
Catskill Mountains
Louis Rozens
Harry Horowitz
Jack" Rose
Morris Rose
Morris
Jack
Bassett of New York City Dies in Connecticut
Yr John Samuel Bassett, father of Mrs Philip Cook of San Antonio and rector’s wife at St. Mark's church, died at New Milford Connecticut on July 31 after a stroke. He was 84 and had been in frail health for months. Mrs Cook and family were by his side.
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John Samuel Bassett
New York City
Philip Cook
San Antonio
St. Mark's Church
New Milford
Conn
Burial Permits Report for Local Residents
Burial permits list several deaths on August 3 and 4. Names include Celia Pena 18, Mrs. George Harold with unknown age, Mrs. M. M. Tong 80, and Mrs. Mary F. Carrol 79, all with addresses on city streets South San Sabas t Mesquite and Flores.
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Celia Pena
San Sabas T
George Harold
Enue
M. M. Tong
Mesquite Street
Mary F. Carrol
South Flores Street
Four Building Permits Issued for Homes and Church Additions
J. Want builds a five room dwelling on Theo Avenue for $1000. A Muerra converts Sommerset Road with a six room dwelling for $1000. L Hevei constructs a six room dwelling on North Pecos Street for $1400. Mary B Altgelt begins a seven room dwelling on West Macon Street for $3800 and Pine Street Presbyterian Church adds a one room extension on South Pine Street for $650.
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J. &. Want
Theo Avenue
A. Muerra
Sommerset Road
L. Hevei
North Pecos Street
Mary B. Altgelt
Weat Macon Street
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
South Pine Street
Waterworks issue taints city rule critique in political ad
The People s Party Committee accuses the Campaign Committee Citizens League of misstatements about Potter contract and report delays. It claims Potter delayed his report, received a sealed package, and that Mayor Richter refused payment while only partial installments were paid.
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Citizens’ League
Potter
San Antonio
Callaghan
Richter
Water Rates and Municipalization Debate in San Antonio
The discussion centers on water pricing linking production cost to consumer charges. It argues that cheap-city water should reflect production cost, not an average higher rate, with profits benefiting the affected community. The note explains a virtual monopoly through franchise rights and eminent domain, and cites Potter's municipal plant plans and historical cost figures from 1895 to present, including potential bonds at 5 percent.
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San Antonio
Potter
French Premier Poincare Heads to Russia for Talks
Paris Aug 5 Raymond Poincare and Briand depart amid state ceremony for Russia as Franco Russian naval accord and Balkans issues dominate discussions with Tsarist officials. Talks reportedly focus on naval agreement, Dardanelles opening, and Turko Italian war implications for broader European tension.
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Paris
Raymond Poincare
Russia
Aristide Briand
Theophile Delcasse
Albert Lebrun
Armand Meelard
Louis Lupine
Foreign Office
France
M. Poincare
St. Petersburg
Empror
Sergius Sazonoff
Ussian
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Real Estate Transfers and Local Political Note
Real estate transfers include Thomas to Horece H Shelton for lot 7 block 8 Denver Side addition worth 45 dollars and H D Feldman to J Lorenzen for lot 4 block 1 new city block Parker Avenue at 310 dollars. Charles Foerster sells to Charles L Kinsing and wife lot 14 block 6 city block 1272 Stafford Street for 1400 dollars. A company sells lot percent block 76 Los Angeles Heights for 860 dollars. Also a political note urging votes for A H Jones for mayor.
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George F. Crabb
Los Angeles Heights
Births Reported for Tachache and Walch Families
To Mr and Mrs Edward Tachache a girl born August 8 at 102 Depot Street. To Mr and Mrs F H Walch a girl born August 3 at 301 Richmond Street.
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Edward Tachache
Depot Street
F. H. Walch
Richmond Street
New Progressive Party Organized in Chicago
The article notes the Chicago launch of a new party with Senator Dixon as national chair and Roosevelt arriving to attend the convention. It describes large delegate turnout, rising excitement, and early talks on platform items and potential vice presidential candidates, including Hiram Johnson and Luke Wright. It also mentions key statements by Roosevelt and the strong suffrage plank anticipated. Donations funded spectator tickets to support the event. Obituaries for Cane, Wetters, Foust, and Fields appear in the same column.
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Forst
Roosevelt
Committee On Platform
Bunning
Hiram Johnson
California
Luke Wright
Tennessee
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Clara B. Morrison
Tim Woodruff
New York
Southern Negroes Barred From National Progressive Convention
Chicago August 5 The national committee barred every southern Negro who filed a contest for a seat at the new progressive party convention. With the permanent roll call incomplete at 1 o clock it appeared only one Negro would be on the convention floor as Florida Mississippi and Alabama delegates vowed to press contests to the credentials committee.
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Chicago
New Progressive Party
Tional
Pennsylvania
Florida
Mississippi
Alabama
Obituary Notices for Rosa Harrold and John Schuetze
Rosa Harrold aged 30 died Sunday after a short illness at 447 Sixth Avenue. She is survived by husband George and daughter Laura Rentfro. Funeral 4:30 PM at Sloan & Hagg Parlors, interment Cemetery No. 1. John Schuetze, about 60, died Sunday from a fall at his James Street rooming house. Burial Cemetery No. 3. widow and four children survive. He worked at City Brewery.
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Rlm
Harrold
Rosa Harrold
Sixth Avenue
Schuetze
John Schuetze
James Street
Riebe Undertaking
City Brewery
Henderson Funeral for Local Shoemaker Held in City
The funeral of James Henderson, a longtime shoemaker, was conducted at 9:00 this morning from Sloan & Hagy Chapel. Interment followed in Cemetery No. 3, with hope a son of Mr. Henderson would soon join the service.
Carroll funeral for Mrs. Mart F Carroll held at 515 South Flores
The funeral for 79 year old Mrs. Mart F Carroll took place Sunday morning from the family home at 515 South Flores with Revs. W A Godbey and John W Shoemaker officiating. Interment followed at Alamo Masonic cemetery. Bearers were J B Magruder J P Shannon Walter Napier Sr R H Wester A B Stephens and R B Craig. Zachery Foust a recent Burleson Texas immigrant and farmer was found dead in his room.
Fra Diavolo at Grand Opera House Tonight
Tonight at the Grand opera house a six reel program features the three reel film Fra Diavolo booked from Mutual Film of New York plus the regular program. Baritone James Anderson will sing popular ballads. Public notice urges voting for A H Jones for Mayor.
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Grand Opera House
Mutual Film Company of
New York
James Anderson
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Laza
Cdrs. Street
St. Mark’s
The
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D. Sullivan & Co
Waterworks Company
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
People’s Party
Ceuo
UA Sonnyquod
A. H. Jones
Selz
East
W. & G. Shoe Co’s
Selz Royal Blue” Store
Houston Street
NEW Party
Dixon
Montana
Beveridge
Indiana
Teddy
O. K. Davis
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress Hotel
Cane
Belle Cane
Winton Street
San Jose
Foust
Riebe Undertaking Company
Aoe Lpae
Theody
Zachery Foust
Burleson, Tex
Citizens’ League Meeting
Hermann Sons’ Hall
Garden Street
Beethoven Hall
Mr. Richter and
Mr. Richter
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