Railroads to Meet in San Antonio on Fair Rates
Passenger agents of Texas railroads will meet in San Antonio to agree on fare schedules for the International Fair Exposition running September 26 to October 11. Officials expect widespread railroad participation and aim for uniform two week rates with special day fares. The meeting follows Galveston discussions and anticipates large attendance, with prior issues of ticket scalping cited.
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Texas
RonMay
International Fair Association
San Antonio
Georges Lupton
Sap
Galveston
Lipton
Varice
Sale Association
Norta
Vince
Mortality by Infants and Children in July Report
Secretary Mueller reports July deaths show infants under one year and children ages one to three bear the highest toll. Among 139 total deaths, 70 were single, 45 were feted, 80 were males and 60 females, with 13 deaths among Mexican parentage. Proposals invited for finishing cavalry horses with bids due August 7, 1908, in Seattle for Philippine shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueller
City Health Department
Jose Tuonth
Depthient
Texas
San Antonio
Seattle
Washport
Philippine Islands
Robt
R. Staves
Building Permits For Several Local Dwellings
Estate of Ed Steves seeks a two story basement house on Alamo Plaza with a 15009 valuation. Johnnie Bassett applies for a two story dwelling on Lanre Street valued at 4000. Mrs A Goforth requests a five room dwelling on Mog Garden Street assessed at 2250. Estate of Juan Lotean plans a five room dwelling on South Pecos Street valued at 1250. Mrs Bessie Baylor files for a five room Story addition on Dallaud Street valued at 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Steves
Alamo Plaza
Mus
Johnnie ‘Bassett
Lanre] Street
Mra A. Goforth
Dyer Mog
Garden Street
Juan Lotean
South Pecos Street
Mies Bessie B. Baylor
Folkr
Dallaud Street
Good Roads Discussion At County Judges and Commissioners Meet
The County Judges and Commissioners association discussed road policy in Texas. Speakers analyzed financing via two thirds owner contributions, economical construction methods, convict labor, and bridge materials. Bond issues for improvements were debated as next month’s vote approached, with officials citing county experience in various districts.
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Texas
B. Richis
Palo Pinto
James P. Stenson
Jones County
Richie
Blg County
Stenson
Jidge J. W. Manning
Hunt County
Hunt
Collingsworth
B. F. Yakey
Willumson
Yakey
D. H. Purvis
Tarrant
W. ©. Kroeger
Ackerman
Lively
Meg
Lodges and union meet tonight across the city
Tonight many fraternal groups meet including Crockett branch No. 121 Grand fraternity Woodmen hall Unity lodge No 36 K Pythian hall and others at various halls. Union Labor meeting and Machinists Union No. 36 also convene at Trades Council hall.
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Crockett
Woodmen
Unity Lodge
Bexar
Minnehaha Council
Bernardo Reyes
Jon Hat
Davy Grockett
R. T
Murray's Hall
KR. C
Pythiapi Hall
Sb Machinists
Ef. E Trades Council
Births Reported in Local Notebook
Bey born Angus on the sixth to Mr and Mrs John G. Everett of 2312 Bucca Vista Street.
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Bey
Angusk
Atrs
Joh G. Everett
Bucca Vista Streen
Huth Heads Vote Totals In County Results
County officer races show Albert V. Huth leading with 7784 of 7900 votes in the primary tally for county assessor. A G Thoss as public weigher followed with 7774, while P F Stewart and J L A Bitter trailed with 4714 and 7774 respectively, each unopposed in their contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert V. Huth
Bexall
A. G. Thoss
P. FL. Stewart
JL A. Bitter
Ene
Birthday Party For Little Delki Sandih
Eleventh birthday celebration held yesterday from 6 to 7 with refreshments and music by Miss Pansy Woodward. First prize awarded to Lorene Woodward, consolation to Roselyn Heeglin. Attendees included Caroling Cavs, Margaret Moyer, several Scholz siblings, Woodwards, and many others.
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Litdle Delki
Misic
Pansy Woodward
Azuires
Miss Wrankle
Lorene Woodward
Roselyn Deatrice Heeglin
Caroling Cavs
Margaret Moyer
Cecile Nardhans
Agnes
Helen Scholz
Alva Rossy
Maud Milter
Rosalyn Heeglin
Piter Altgelt
May Nash
Pabsy
Trankls
Verene Woodward
Otilla
Mary Smith
Hosters
RUN STILL IN THE CITY JAIL
Bonifacia Finis remains confined in Loevity jail in Mart Texas awaiting extradition as a fugitive from justice. A local officer intends to bring him to trial after the arrival of a duty officer from a distant post this afternoon. Citizens aged 16 to 25 are sought for U S Army service. applications urged at the recruiting office Moore Building Ave Cant Houston St San Antonio Texas.
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Bonifacia Finis
Coae
Tian Pena
Mart
Tex
Loe Vity
Hiti
Mme Ge
Aco
U.S. Army
United States
Omeer
Moore Building
Ave
Houston St
San Antonio
Barafas Stove
Burial Permits and Interments Among Local Residents
William M Knox aged 61 died August 5 of heart failure at 620 South Navado Street with interment at Carmel No 11 San Gerola. An 21 year old died August 6 from endocarditis at 07 Navin Concho Street with interment San Perann. George W Newton aged 60 died at 412 South Concho Street with interment Fernanda Cemetery. Ruth Isles aged not specified died at gheres street with interment Now g.
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William
M. Knox
Cermel
San Gorela
Navin
Concho
San Perann
George W. Newton
Yen
Aneumi Sh
Fernanda
Cematery
Ruth Isles
Ghyeres
Samalary
City approves two story brick business house on plaza
A building permit was issued by City Bailing Inspector James Wubreiberger for a two story brick business house on the east side of the plaza near Alam o lava. The $15,000 project includes cellar excavation and future add ons. Construction to begin next week as plans allow for additional stories. County Collector Ian A. Thitter and family are visiting relatives in TL, expected to be away about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wubreiberger
Steves
Alamo Lava
Ian A. Thitter
Relaives
Mr. Bitter
Skidding Auto Injures Six in Philadelphia Suburb
Speeding vehicle on the city outskirts last night threw seven persons from the car. six injured, one fatally, Lena Brown, JJ, entangled beneath the wreckage. Chief Quartermaster Te tGuent of Texas and others noted. Forts Bliss and Houston posts invited for forage and bedding bids due September 1, 1908.
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Philadelphia
Lena Brown
Te tGuent
Texas
San Antonio
Forts Bliss
Clark
Sam Houston
Ford Login H. Roots
Ark
Fort Sto
Oklahoma
O'Flock A. Mt
R- Stevens
Canadian Pacific strike pace unchanged in Montreal report
Montreal August 7 Officials report no desertions among strikers and that company applicants flood in. A San Antonio tax notice warns property owners to render for taxation by September 1. RL Burnett Co a large Texas box factory on East Commerce employs 35 to 50 workers, supplying boxes, wrappings, and bags to Texas, Louisiana and Mexico markets.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
San Antonio
Tex
Bryan Calvagiean
Altoat
Fred Fries
City Clerm
Rl, Bonnett Co
Commerce Street
RL. Thermett
Texas
Lousiana
Mexico
Bap
Aies
RL Burnett Company
Carriee
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