Law Prevents Investments in Texas Railroads
H B Leonard attorney for Lida Valley Railway says the I G N Railroad Law hinders Texas rail investments. He cites New York brokers and J P Hornaday over the Brownsville project and notes $40 million capital is held back until the law is repealed. He estimates Brownsville needs about $2 million to proceed, leaving millions for other Texas lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
H. B. Leonard
Lida Valley Railway Company
Nevada
New York
Mr. Leonard
J. P. Hornaday
Brownsville
J. G. White & Co
New York City
Brownsville Road
Douds
Leonard
Botanic Blood Balm advertised for rheumatism cure
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for rheumatism with symptoms like bone pains sciatica and swollen joints. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves and bones, and offers bottles at a dollar with home cure instructions. Sold by Owl Drug Store at 226 Ki Commerce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Drug Store
Commerce Street
Texas railroads and capital raise in out-of-state markets
During his San Antonio stay Mr. Leonard plans further probes into the Brownsville road project. He links Texas’s rail mileage to its future and argues northern sentiment on Texas railroad laws limits outside investment. He cites the Lida Railway’s Chicago bond sale as an example of attracting foreign capital and criticizes Texas laws that deter northern investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Leonard
Brownsville Road
Texas
Lida Railway Company
Chicago
Road
Lord Collingwood
101 Ranch Show Plans Winter Stay in San Antonio
Buck Massie travel to San Antonio to discuss wintering the 101 Ranch show at the fair grounds with the Chamber of Commerce. The fair association would rent the grounds at 100 dollars monthly for about 400 show members with 50 caretakers, payroll around 10 000 dollars, and spring outfitting back in San Antonio. Massie estimates San Antonio would gain about 20 000 dollars if the plan proceeds. Directors to decide at next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Buck Massie
Chamber of Commerce
Massie
Fair Grounds
The
Fair Association
Girl Slashes Officer in Vagrancy Case
White 19 year old Bessie Brown was jailed forty days after arraignment before Judge Buckley on vagrancy charges. Patrolman Cardenas testified she slashed him on the hand with a pocket knife during an arrest effort over disputed $15 claimed by discharged soldier Thomas W Hallwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Brown
Buckley
Cardenas
Thomas W. Hallwood
Woman Named Ida Williams Causes Streetcar Desertion
Ida Williams faced police court after loud verbal abuse on East Commerce street led to about twenty passengers abandoning a streetcar. Patrolman Ellis escorted her to the city hall. she paid fines for contempt of court and disturbing the peace.
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Ida Wiliams
East Commerce Street
Ellis
Buckley
Walnut Street
May Buy Texas Land
A party of six prospective investors from Chicago and Minnesota passed through San Antonio en route to Uvalde to inspect farm lands. Led by J. Pierson, they plan to visit the Medina irrigation project and return in about two weeks, noting San Antonio as a noted health resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierson
A. E. Mason
William Hancock
Harry Fenway
Chicago
M. T. Lucian Henry
Arthur McKeegan
St. Paul
Union
San Antonio
Senate panel backs Arizona New Mexico admission plan
Chairman Smith after meeting with Secretary Hilles says a joint resolution to admit Arizona and New Mexico with the recall of judges clause removed from the Arizona constitution would be acceptable to President Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
Smith
Senate Territories Committee
Hilles
Senate
Arizona
New Mexico
County Eyes Back Tax Collection On Arrears
County officials consider suing to recover approximately $200000 in back taxes dating back to 1885. They argue costs are high on small claims but urge action against all delinquent properties, including city assets, while critics say many suits target non residents and raise costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Saloon Visit Defense Cited in Vagrancy Case
Attorney Frank Bosshardt argued Will King, a Black man, had right to drink in saloons and not be labeled a vagrant. Detectives testified King loitered around East Commerce street saloons. The court ruled time spent near saloons could prove vagrancy and fined King $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bosshardt
Will King
Corporation Court
King
East Commerce Street
Railroad Man a Visitor Returns to City from Four Year Absence
George Morton a former Katy general passenger agent and St. Louis executive, now involved in a Canadian industrial venture, is back in the city to visit his sister. He may drop industry and return to railroading.
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George Morton
Katy System
St. Louis
Canada
Morton
Carl files third suit in crusade against disorderly houses
Assistant District Attorney J F Carl filed a third injunction in Seventy third district court against Mrs May Mays alias Mrs Mary Sherman for operating a disorderly house at 101 Denver Boulevard. Judge Birkhead granted a temporary injunction blocking operation locally or elsewhere in the county. Carl vowed more suits and urged landlords to oust suspected tenants by Saturday.
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Seventy-third District Court
J. F. Carl
Birkhead
May Mays
Mary Sherman
Denver Boulevard
Carl
Ward Boundaries Suggested for City Redistricting
City building inspector R F Neumann urges redrawing eight ward lines to ensure fair assessments and easier property location. He cites the Fifth ward as small but rich from downtown influence, while the Fourth ward is large and wealthier by value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Neumann
Neumann
River Avenue
Inspector Neumann
Highway loop proposed to connect San Antonio Floresville and Sutherland Springs
A Sutherland Springs business delegation asked the county commissioners court to back a loop highway from San Antonio through Floresville to Sutherland Springs and back to San Antonio. They want it to link with the San Antonio gulf route. No decision was announced as the court adjourned after a three day session.
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Floresville
Tex
San Antonio
Sutherland Springs
Commercial Club
County Commissioners Court
Gulf
Travis County Low Tax Rate Set by Commission
Travis County commissioners fixed the tax rate at 22 18 cents per 100 of property valuation. The rate is the lowest in years, down from 85 cents last year. A 123 cent reduction came from the general revenue as property valuations rose, and the county remains in excellent financial shape.
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Austin
Tex
Travis County
Urges Owners to Render Property for Assessment Now
William D. Duse city assessor chief urges property owners to render property for assessment before the deadline. Only twelve days remain in the city limits to render with August 31 final date after which unrendered property goes to unrendered rolls. Officials note less than two thirds of San Antonio property has been rendered and hundreds wait until the last days causing inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Duse
Board of Equalization
San Antonio
Boy Run Down In Street In San Antonio
Three year old Eddie Jackson son of Mr and Mrs J T Jackson of 519 Goliad Street was struck by a buggy at Commerce and Alamo Streets. He suffered two broken ribs though doctors deem his injuries not serious. Witnesses say he tried to cross to his father as the buggy driven by F Schloesburg hit him. He was taken to a drug store then returned home. Also noted are cotton picker movements as 100 Negro workers depart for northern fields and twice as many Mexicans move through the city for work in cotton harvest.
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Eddie Jackson
J. T. Jackson
Goliad Street
Commerce
Alamo Streets
F. Schloesburg
International & Great Northern
San Antonio
Rio Grande
Southern Pacific
Katy
Senators Hear Testimony On 1909 Election Campaign
The Senate investigative committee detailed theft allegations over two letters stolen from Wolters in 1909 and examined Cone Johnson's possession of them. Wolters denied authority of the probe but defended lawful campaign spending and denied influence on legislators. Witnesses, including Vaughan and Warren, reported no pay for speaking roles, while subpenas were issued for several senators and a representative.
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Sam Levy
Cone Johnson
Anti
Fort Worth
North Texas
Anti Committee
Texas
Johnson
Wolters
Austin
Een
Cureton
The
Senate
Vaughan
Warren
Cullen Thomas
Harry B. Hawes
Harry B. Dawes
Dallas
Houston
Paulus and
Murray
Birdsong
Former Police Detective Sugden Drinks Carbolic Acid
Edward Sugden, once known in police circles as Chief Bill Dever's Man Friday, drank carbolic acid on a park bench in New York city last night saying he was down and out. He had served as a low paid detective under Dever and owned a town house, with a complex life noted in police records.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward Sugden
Bill Dever
Sugeden
Geant
Dever
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North Pass
Emerson
Steinway
Kimberly
Smith & Barnes
Foster & CO
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