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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1904

Page

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Blanton Opposes State Bond Plan Under Constitutional Debt Cap

W S Blanton a member of the Twenty ninth district’s delegation argues against state bond issuance to fund a deficit. He cites Section 48 of the constitution limiting public debt and contends current tax rates can cover deficits without increased taxes or bonds. He notes bonds up to 5 million dollars would violate constitutional limits and warns against any legislation exceeding those bounds.

Aust Tex Blantton Gainestille Manton Ing Nelt Blanton Téxay

Saving Grants Tombs From Further Damage

New York December 10 preservation work to waterproof Grant's tomb is under way using paraffin to fill pores and protect the stone from acids water and gases The process mirrors methods used on the Obelisk in Central Park The treatment aims to preserve the monument for a century or more with hot air spraying and subsequent sealing

New York Grant Central Park Ghout

Rats Believed To Cause Many County Fires

Speechal from The Light: speaker claims rats, via carelessly thrown matches, ignite numerous county fires over weeks. Sheriff Matthews notes premises attract rats, fires repeatedly burn, officials have not determined cause, but incitement by incendiary is widely believed.

Austin Tex Sheriff's Office Matthews

Motions Overruled in Spanish Land Case

Special to The Light Austin Tex Bec 10 A motion by the respondents for a new trial in the State of Tex against Mr R fant and D Sullivan was overruled yesterday afternoon by Brooke in the Twenty sixth Dae inter court. This is one of the Spann land grant cases. A ting arornment of pipes and Friars. Jur t he thing for unas afi LouIs Hook 8 Tort 521 KE Trowston street. 2 While waiting for the care xety One preneriations Miled or a cold grin afid rend tha baxetall

Austin Tex Bec R. Fant D. Sullivan Brooke Inter Unas Louis Hook Trowston Street

Eighth Ward 7 0 Improvement District Planned Citywide

The tenth Improvement district in the city will take form soon named Improvement District No. 10. It covers the north portion of the Eighth ward Masara Caasin and Osahardicated upon City Engineer Rullinau date for laying out lines and other essential data A meeting is set this week to discuss the vacation Visit Albert's Buckhorn Saloon

No. 10 Masara Caasin

Citywide improvement groups elect ward chairmen

A Pitt Ward meeting organized a city wide improvement effort. Ward chairmen for each district were elected to form committees, draft a constitution and by laws, and prepare for a mass meeting at the opera house to adopt or amend the plan.

Pitt Ward Dndee T M. Paschal Ona Ge Mumma John Woor Phied Seventh W. Dobrowlski Albert Steves Jhese Opera House

Brackenridge School Mothers Meet Draws 50 Patrons

A mothers' meeting at Brackenridge School on Friday afternoon drew over fifty patrons and friends. Dr G Starnos spoke on The Physical Need of the Growing Child, followed by a lively discussion. Other speakers included Bishop Lee, F W Taylor, Morgan, Principal J C Morrig, Prof W M inter, Derbyshire, Mary Nelana, Arthur T Medturty and Raith Machia.

Uenelen Ridge G. Starnos Megdymos Bishop Lee F. W. Taylor Morgan Princial J. C. Morrig W. Minter

Fair Directors to Meet and Audit Report Expected

Fair directors of the San Antonio Fair association plan a meeting next Tuesday afternoon. Auditor Wiggins is expected to have completed the fair accounts audit and will present his report. Tug them for Santa Clara book store in Hotaston Atreal.

San Antonio Fair Association Aternoon Wiggins Santa Clara Hotaston

Birth Reported at Gallagher Home in November

A birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Gallagher at 220 Bowts Sinner in November. The notice also mentions building permits for Hertzberg’s, with O. Schober seeking to crest an open shed on River Street at a cost of $75.

Edward CC. Gallagher O. Schober

Repairs Complete on M C A Rooms in Waco Light

Special to The Light from Waco Texas reports repairs on rooms of the M C A after a fire damaged the store. Work in all departments finished and some athletic activities suspended during progress. rooms ready for further use. A yearlong hope remains to enter a new building. progress noted if current fundraising succeeds. Also notes a court divorce case where Mrs N M Alleman seeks restoration of property rights after waivers were signed under perceived terms.

Waco Tex Progrega Goweady Tal NM. Alleman Roma Hitle Aga Dow Alkman Jane

Divorce case reveals rights signed away in slit wording

A curious division court proceeding yesterday described by reporters as a surprising deed in a divorce action. Judge Aikman oversaw the case in Wishy-fourth district court as details emerged about waiving rights and the related tax implications, raising questions about legal wording and enforceability.

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