The Navarro Street Brick War and Monterey Fix
Citizens debate home versus imported brick for Navarro street sewer work. Monterey brick ultimately chosen despite concerns, with engineers and builders split on best material for foundation and absorption, while city council bears responsibility for the decision. Also notes death and obituary of Mrs James Howard, detailing birth, marriage, shipyard links, and funeral plans.
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Navarro Street
Monterey
Kampninen
Degener
May Lose His Job Over Secretary of Legation Case
Charges against Stephen Boreal of Maryland grip the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as it delays action on his reassignment from Madrid to Tokyo. Indorsements by Senator Bonsal and others accompany reports that Boreal’s Madrid record is murky, prompting a hold until full facts are learned. The case hinges on unnamed complaints. Madrid and Tokyo roles remain unsettled pending state department input. Meanwhile local ads promote spring work and Henry’s Saloon reopening with a free lunch at 8 o’clock.
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Amoncen
Stephen Boreal
Maryland
Congress
Legation
Madrid
Tokio
Japan
Senate
Bonsal
Garman
Othare
Mle. Aton
Alltp
Rome
Ita
H. Clay Armstrong
Committee On
Cartain Neleos
Lbwas
State Department
Ifbfa
Henry Ipeke
Maverick
Texas
A. Trost
Great Bargains in Toys and Comic Night at the Gracd
Bargains in toys on four, ten, and cents count day at PAUL Waunan’s. The Comedinss Convoy and Fox present in Gracd on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights and a Saturday matinee December 20 to 22. Two popular Irish comedians perform in O’Flacity’s Vacation by Arthur North and Start. Conroy & Fox lead a strong lineup with Katto Allen and Lotta Fora dith among others. The show promises sparkling Irish-American comedy with a wholesome plot and top entertainment, aiming to draw San Antonio audiences.
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Comedinss
Fox
Trish
Alan
O'Flacity
Arthur North
Start
Wig Cassell
Conroy
Vox
New York Herald
Conroy & Tex
Promingot
Katto Allen
Goudretta
Conroy & Fox
Hays & Post
Madlsen Square Root Garden
New York
Aumweiner
Miss Lotta Foradith
Boston
Black Crook”Co
Migs Busia Martin
Edward Warrigan
Mies Jean Evelyne
J. W. Kingstoy
O'Plaritya
Theatragoera
San Antonio
Otis
Holiday Bargains on Ey Bes Ables on Wheels
Holiday bargains announce special prices on eye may be able wheel items. The notice mentions Woopwarn and Bricas as involved parties and references upcoming sales.
Mr Payday Promises Return as City Hall Debates Fairs
Absent for nearly three months Mr Payday of the city hall plans a fall visit before Christmas then intends another vacation. He has supposedly earned large sums with idle funds in banks and faces scrutiny from streetboys opposing fare cuts. Rumors swirl about punctuality and a potential Santa appearance, with locals ready to greet his return and seek accountability.
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Mr. Payday
Payday
Bankara
City Bet
Suse
Sewer Notes and Public Health Update in San Antonio
The report lists brick types Kampmann Monteroy and Degenor used in sewer work, with Monteroy red bricks alternating for adhesion. An electric pump and two hand pumps operate to keep water clear, while dirt from the trench piles ten feet high along the street. Health statistics note a decline in tubercular deaths in 1895 with 201 total in eleven months, including 42 Texans and 24 San Antonio residents, and a comparison to earlier years.
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Nalny
Kampmann
Monteroy
Aida
Dra, Glavin, Bennett and Molds
Dbaetzs
Spnora
Afonger
Board of Health
Health Department
San Antonio
Texas
San Antonin
The Lost Gold Spectacian Optician Promises Low Prices
An advertisement by Sam How offers eyeglasses and artificial eyes, claiming London training since youth and arrival in 1967. He guarantees prescriptions exactly as written or money refunded, selling 10 kt gold spectacles and frames from $4.75 to $200, asserting he is not itinerant and stands by his guarantee.
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London
Sam
Ilost
Heerazpinec
Optician
Sensation in GigyolUs Bicycle Sale Notice
Tomorrow morning from 9 to 12, 18%528 mnet bicycles priced at 20 per cone. Spot cash on delivery. Large purchases for 1896. Limited time offer, three hours only. Orders and special prices for heavy quantities.
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Toaca
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Bunday
Stundreds
Calaveras and
Gonzales
Mexico
Hensay
Poary
Louisible Evening Post
James Howard
Evening Post
Chelmnatts
David Barmers
James Jlowart
Fimouas
Louisville
Jeffersonville
J. Howard
Lucy Armstrong
Robert Wayard
Martha Waird
St Paul's Vluish
Old Howard Homestead
Howe
Ing
Ty Hauibiesou
Portland
Woopwarn & Britis
Paul Waunan
Asi
Corinne
Bae
Bo Abe
Silk Windsor Rowe
Boye
Voys
Rush
Jain
IESE
Cbs
Tadics
Jae
Pay-Day
Col. Clavier
Thessay
Heer
Cravia
Paul Wagner
Joandy
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