Total permits value shows 3 million for structures
The document states permits have been issued valuing structures at 3,000,000 dollars, which is 200,000 dollars more than the value in 1907, reflecting growth in construction activity and investment.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
5
Taft Aims at Southern Vote in Virginia Speech
Hot Springs Aug 19 The Taft speech prepared for Virginia Republicans will discuss abuses by trusts and monopolies and urge southern Republicans to win the southern vote by appealing to independents and disillusioned Democrats. James R. Garfield secretary of the interior arrived here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Taft
Virginia
Yorys
South
Mr. Vorys
James BR. Garfield
Record Springville Permit Totals Soar in 1908 Study
City inspectors note building permits for 1908 show a dramatic rise over last year with totals surpassing 1.7 million through nine months and projects of several major hotels and Gibbs structure pushing year totals toward record levels. The Houatia Street hotel, valued at 600000, is slated for September placement, likely lifting the annual total further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Set Antonio
Big Antonio
Hutston Street
St. Anthony
Gibbs
Sigures
Houatia Street
Railldig
Bryan Receives Mule Mascot for Democratic Campaign
Lincoln August 19 Wilfrin J Bryan Democratic candidate for the presidency today received from the Minnesota State Agricultural Society the long awaited mascot mule M. The animal arrived in Lincoln and was taken to Fairview where Bryan and his family gave it a hearty welcome. A plan to let newspaper correspondents name the mascot was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebr
Wilbhin J. Bryan
Minnesota State Agricultural Society
Fairview
Bryan
Uve
Burned by Exploding Gasoline Bucket Accident
Wichita Falls Texas August 19 Alton Full Taylor aged 26 was seriously burned this morning when a bucket of gasoline exploded in his hands while he carried it He is expected to recover The report notes steady gains in building quality and quantity with 1907 construction rising over 1905 by a large margin and continuing this trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Tex
Alton Full Taylor
Fights Boom for Governor in Minnesota Nomination
Minneapolis reports drift toward nominating Governor John A. Johnson despite his public refusals. Democratic leaders weigh nominating Johnson or backing J. G. Anderson of Stilwater while counties push for favors toward another candidate as the convention opens.
TROUBLE EXPECTED AS TROOPS LEAVE SPRINGFIELD
Springfield Aug 14 regiments of infantry depart and a grand jury inquiry begins as riots threaten areas of the city. Troops head to Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis next month leaving a police and guard presence in the state. Negro residents express despair and fear while some couples face threats to burn cottages and seek safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mfantry
Secont
Togeller
Fort Benjimin Harrison
Tidianapolis
Ttopps
Lefe
Chitago & Alton
Tuck Bell
Astitta
Fell
Burton
Glad Hand For The U S Fleet
Sydney dispatch says Australia’s Lord Narlington sends a wireless greeting to Rear Admiral Sperry. The message cherishes the American fleet, greets the U S as allies, and promises a hearty welcome upon arrival in Australia with ceremonial honors and mutual goodwill between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Narlentt Guvarnior
Australia
Sperry
Hahalk
Commonwealth of Australia
United States
New Zealand
Husband Sues Captain Hains Over Yacht Club Incident
Boston creditors report a divorce suit filed by Mire Haine against Captain Peter C. G. Hains Jr. after a Bayside Yacht Club incident. The action seeks a public hearing and details show charges and claims presented in New York. The filing, disclosed August 10, follows prior court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mags
Wastan Aunis
Bayside Yacht Club
Lass Satwyiay
Peter CG. Hains Jr
Moi Haine
Hains
New York
Saeliod
Figores
Charlan I Libbey
Mire
Waing
Short of cash he gives a call for fund to Bryan
Fort Worth Aug 19 Special to The Light reports local supporters raising funds for Bryan's campaign. A. R. Conroy of Mansfield, claiming cash shortage, delivered a small contribution that was returned with no money allocated to Bryan's fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Fort Worth
Tex
Fork Worth Popes
Mansfield
Ray Sash
Lytle
Few Teachers Pass Exams In Texas Report
Auslin Tex Aug 14 According to the report of the state board of teachers examinations public today out of 5034 applications for teachers certificates only 167 passed and only that number of teachers certificates issued 4243 are white and 79 colored The total white who passed 1400 and 57 colored Second grade certificates issued 16 white 58 colored First grade 430 white 2 colored Permanent certificates 24 white Permanent primary white
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auslin
Tex
Ithe
Staba Board of Werma
Girl Improves After Friday Night Shooting Incident
The condition of Miso Marini Real, the young woman shot Friday night by her brother in law Arther Groszeelingen, is reported to be improving. Surgeons at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital are hopeful for her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miso Marini Real
Arther Groszeelingen
Physicians and Surgeons’ Hospital
Thertrang Hoyer
War on idle men nets 21 arrests on West Side
Police raided resorts in the trans San Pedra district at dawn arresting 21 young men on vagrancy charges. Detected in cribs, the operation spanned until 6:30 am with detectives Newnam Cassilaugh and officers Guervarre, Van Rank among those aiding. Judges Buckley and authorities pledged continued sweeps, aiming to curb what officials call a network propped by women, with fines to follow for those found guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Nets
trans-San Pedra
Pollue
Barsulors
Tip
Yvesnils
Frank Newnam
Joe Casslaug
Rona Guervare
Lace
van Rank
Enslady
Judge
Stolen Papers Found On Southern Pacific Depot Platform
Washington reports reveal stolen United States Treasury checks tied to the Public Health and Marine Service. Secret Service tracks lead to San Antonio and Virginia as investigators probe the breach with checks cashed in Mart Texas and at local banks. A, T. Glenn and W. B. Cott are named in the disbursement trail as the hunt widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin Antonio Ning
United States
Washington
Sae
Marfe
Cowes
Witkin
Secre Service
Gar
Uumignt
Southern Pacific
Polite Health and Marine Service
Virginia
United States Treasury
Tre
Public Health and
Muring
Mressett
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ghius Wilds
Secret Service
Alexendeia
A. T. Gienn
Vine
Marianas Houal Bank
Marti
Texas
Wi. B. Cott
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Antonio
Negro narrowly escapes mob attack in Dallas Tex
York Mallory, a black man, narrowly escaped being mobbed after he attacked a white newsboy in Ballas Texas. A crowd gathered, Mallory was forced into a closet, later jailed after the mob failed to capture him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syeelal
Ballas
Tex
York
Mallory, & Negro
Mod
Ted
Weather summary fragment from Lovate report
Fragmentary local weather note reports recent conditions and a forecast style update. It mentions minimum temperatures, general temperature trends, and a comparison with the previous year, with reader-facing references to a weather office and regional coverage.
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