Ratify Contract For Houston Street Pavement Work
City officials moved to ratify a contract with General Supply and Construction Co to lay asphalt on Houston Street from Santa Rosa Avenue after a unanimous joint committee vote. Leonard Garza will draft the ordinance authorizing mayoral entry into the undertaking, with a special meeting set for next Monday. The project, costing about 47300, would run five years under an asphalt maintenance clause, with the city paying roughly 429,000 and San Antonio Traction about 88000.
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Bank Robbers Steal 12000 From Canadian Bank
Masked robbers dynamited the safe at the Prav- Ineln Bank of St. Eustache near Montreal and fled with about 12000. A pursuit ensued with a posse using revolvers, two arrests reportedly made, and authorities continuing to hunt. The incident also mentions a New York and Rochester bank theft and another robbery in Allegheny County with unspecified amount.
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New York Bank
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Bank of Pillmore
Allegheny County
Court Rejects Wage Boost for Paupers Chef
Commissioners discussed boosting the coal foreman's salary and rejected Superintendent Shely's request for $50 monthly. The county approved $40 per month for the foreman and awarded $80 for printing 6,000 pamphlets. A health inquiry about mandatory vaccination was not acted on.
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Mayerich- Chirke Vithe
Halff School Matter Nearing Settlement
A case involving Halff School matter is arranged to be heard Monday at 10 a.m. The committee of the school board with Edgar Seliramm and Sant Lar ris plus Teggell & Terrell will represent Halff interests. President Wy Tipscomb may attend as ex officio member. Settlement terms are expected to resolve most differences between the school board and Halff parties.
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Lie School Board
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Edgar Seliramm
Sant Larris
Teggell & Terrell
Wy Wy Tipscomb
Se Css
Tkely
Local Weather Report From Sanan- Toighi Anil
An unreliable weather note predicts cloudy conditions with scattered reports of cool mornings and rising daytime temperatures. The entry mentions a national overview with regional notes and urges readers to monitor local forecasts for the latest figures.
Family Oplit By Chalotian Science Faith
Charles J Barry files for divorce from Chrisline Barry alleging dispute over Christian Science treatment for a consumptive condition. He claims they married May 18 1904 and separated July 38 1908 after growing trouble over bringing the patient to their Woodlawn residence. He says she abused him when he protested the Christian Science method and that she plans to leave the house he claims as hers.
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Charles J. Barry
Chrisline Barry
Ohviatias Sefende
Ana
Barty
Barrys
Woodlawn Addition
Min
Crucial Ball Game Draws Throngs In Early Morning Lines
Miteawo Aug 22. Crowds begin forming at National League park gates hours before game time as fans queue for tickets to the major clash between New York and Chicago teams. Rumors say star pitchers Christy Matthewson of New York and Mordecai Brown of Chicago may oppose each other in the pivotal pennant race.
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Miteawo
National Baseball League
Chicago
Leneu Ly
Elvic Bowiex
New York
Plilsourg
Filratanens
Matthewson
Mystery Killing Attempt on Boardwalk Stuns City
Police investigate a Wednesday night shooting on the boardwalk involving Roberts. The suspect’s motive is unclear as officials review Willams’s government ties and a Baltimore trip. Roberts remains seriously wounded with a bullet in the life.
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Allunileity
BR. Roberts
W. S. G. Willams
Baltimore
Texas Grown Dates Amaze Onlookers
Dr. W. Boyaton of Uniseli shows a basket of Texas grown dates weighing 46 pounds produced with a blend of Willan Gorge and Carrie Springs stock. The exhibit at Wagner's display notes the fruit as a first Texas crop and aims to promote date cultivation in the southwest Texas region.
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Texas
Roxalon
Cigarettes May Tie Up Railroad Strike Threat Looms
A disrupted Rock Island operation looms as unions protest a discharge of two smokers and threaten a general strike while management defends firing, promising regular procedure and possible reinstatement if issues are resolved. Officials report no strike yet, noting discipline follows company rules on off duty conduct.
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Rock Island
Bagley
Lis
Maniger Melehar
Ander Mu. Bagley
Sodomen
Wien
Ander
Taft Rally Encourages Straight Republican Vote
Mr Taft urged voters to cast a straight Republican ballot at a Gallipolis Ohio gathering. The crowd heard him praise Roosevelt and capitalism while he criticized labor strikes and urged faith in Republican principles.
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Adi Alaren
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Michigan
Louisville
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Roosevelt
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Styrmielatt
Woman and two men charged in murder case in Lightville
A woman and two men were arrested today on murder charges connected to the death of Ol Ie Roush in Light Wille. The victim died after an injury sustained several days ago, according to authorities.
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Khbuy Hains
Quise
Peter Agnis
Helua
Hamilton
Ier
Wille
Tex
Ol Ie Roush
30 Dead and Half Town Swept Away in Disaster
Reports from Augusta and surrounding areas tell of 30 deaths with half the town inundated by flood. Refugees and passengers on a Southern train arrived in the city after 4 am. Death tolls rise as more victims are confirmed and widespread property damage is tallied across Georgia and the Carolinas.
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Col
Hyestoet
Wolsom
Striexen
Charles Wheeldr
Charles While
S.J. Rocke
Antonia Balabang Mhes Salaz
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Minty
Augusta
Atlanta
Angial
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Awashy
Vieltly
Grorghs
Carolinas
Spartanburg
Greenville
North
South Carolina
Walter
Republicans Plan Vigorous Campaign in September
Fort Worth Aug 2. Three Republicans announce a vigorous campaign in the second week of September aiming to elect several state officers and Congress. A large fund will be raised to finance the war effort. Wol Abell Charles Oxon and M Blapson will speak, with other speakers planned.
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Tex
Guy
Ttate
Congress
Wol Abell
Charles Oxon
M. Blapson
Unnamed worker found unconscious after live wire contact
Wille lav Maltavier, employed by San Antonio Traction, was working in car sheds when he touched a live wire and collapsed. He was found under a car in a coma but later regained consciousness after medical treatment. investigations and explanations of the accident were pending at press time.
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Wille Lav Maltavier
Carpoiates
San Antonio Traction Compans
Winn
Fort Worth See مرد Correction Assistant Named at Fort Worth
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas August 25 It is one Nunherd here today that Agent Trelford OC the L GN at San Antonio Will Liles head of the city ticket office at Fort Worth This is newsome said W R Trelford assistant to City Passenger and Ticket Agent Mr Trelford has been in Fort Worth seven months The vacancy was created by the resignation of D T Byars to fill the event position of commercial agent successor R B Webb formerly of San Antonio is said to be coming back to San Antonio to embark in business here
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Tex
Trelford
L& GN
San Antonio
Will Liles
Fort Worts
W. R. Trelford
W. Day
Hare
Split in the Methodist Episcopal Church Southdeepens
A garbled report indicates tensions within the Methodist Episcopal Church South amid leadership disputes led by Bishop Morrison. The text hints at organized efforts and a concurrent protracted disagreement affecting church unity and potential reform.
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Angus
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Morrison
Sunlon
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