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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1897

Page

4

Two City Council Questions Rise From Market and Franchise Debates

The Sunday Light reports two major city issues for the upcoming meeting. City Attorney Minot's report on whether butchers must occupy stalls once the building is complete and Alderman Denny's tax proposal on sixice poles for telephone street railway and electric components. Mayor Callaghan hints that franchise taxation, treating such privileges as property, may replace Alderman Penny's ordinance. Two Indians Fresenius and Jorke departed last night on the Southern Pacific for routine patrols near Cibole station.

Algomorrow Cuty Minot Ube Denny Reading Alayor Callaghan Fermen Penny Fresenius Jorke Pacife Cibole

San Antonio City News and Legal Notices Roundup

Fragmented OCR notes report on political figures and civil service concerns in San Antonio, including references to ex United States officials, local court actions, and upcoming elections. Mentions need for migration act passage, local market house, and Christmas market views amid city tension.

Renoi Lsighel Tamplell. Oe Sisto Bure William Voge William Geyer Worly-Atth City of Janet Sheerm

City debates cement quarry lease and public benefit

Major Callagtan Nasiene searches city records on the vanuane cement quarry at the Myer site. The council extended the lease to a private firm for ten years with annual rent stepped to $500, then $520, amid criticism that quarry revenue should aid the public. Birth notices list several newborns and addresses in Calimbia Heights and Yorrel.

Callagtan Nasiene Elty Vatuanie Cement Auaery Alama Cement Cmpany Tone 10 Kalteyer Tay Dyer Callaghan

School patrols and health concerns at local schools

A weekly report notes pupil illness and low attendance amid cold weather and calls for crosswalks and safer school routes. The board plans stricter suspension enforcement to reintegrate students, while the sewer department completes outfall work and shifts to sewer connections inspection. New Chickering pianos are offered by McGoughan & Co.

Sysion Mtr Statlles Wrof Schovk

One More Week Offer from Corgan and Bros Music Shop

The shop advertises half price discounts on remaining Nic TV, Jones and Co stacks and a Christmas sale on musical instruments. Offers include Bi-Ain, Organ, Mandolin, Guitar, Kavjo, Accordion, and other instruments with reduced prices for a limited time.

Nic TV Jones & Co Corgan & Bios

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