Uncle Sam to Spend $57,000 on Post at Fort Sam Houston
The article reports additional federal funds of 57000 to expand Fort Sam Houston into one of the nation’s premier military centers. It notes plans for a brigadier general’s house and an artillery building, with broader construction raising San Antonio’s status as a major military hub and port.
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POST
Worl Sam Tuvelou
War Department
Geertsny
San Autonio
Torr San Houston
Fort San Houstin
Taft Home Arrival Prompts Brief War News Update
New York dispatch reports Secretary of War Taft arriving by steamer after a journey, accompanied by aides. President Grant remained at the quarantine station as high priority matters demand attention while work at the War Department continues steadily.
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Taft
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Acen
Grant
Ore Qinivantiie
Tart
United Fitatog
Joseph Delmeton
Tall
Would-be citizen seeks U S approval in New York
A 21 year old carpenter from Mini Nessia named Seno Jevin arrived in New York seeking naturalization. The applicant, Detoresy United States Deve Cievile A. J. Campbell, reports a desire to become a citizen and to reside at Van Buren Street.
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Seno Jevin
Mini
Nessia
New York
Osteler
Tad
United States
A. J. Campbell
Mentian
Levin New Ives
van Buren
New Turn in Sunday Saloon Prosecutions
Prosecutions against liquor dealers in Suit Auleuio rise for alleged violations of the Baskinsie Gregoriquor law. Defendants include Chates Ei Bosshardt Jacob J Waeller Hans Herbst and Otto Whoenler facing counts of keeping nuisances at windows obstructing interior views. Actions seek revocation of licenses and forfeiture of profits with dates cited as December 16 17 2 10 and 2 across multiple counts.
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iMoore
Chates Ei
Bosshardt
East
Howston Street
Jacob J. Waeller
Alamo
Hans Herbst
Mast Houston Street
Otto Whoenler
Wes
Cotamerie
Soledad
Baskinsie Gregoriguor
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Nulness
Coleman
Tatal Dle
Woking
Silveus
Robert
N. O. Greer
Idellty & Deposit Ca
Mary Tani
Dali
Farir Fool Suspect Arrested in Grocery Fraud Case
Detective Suemann reports W. D. Keitter arrested on a fraud charge. He allegedly posed as a Kansas City traveling salesman for groceries, collecting one third in advance and failing to deliver. Case likely to transfer to county court.
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Suemann Vesteringfier
W. D. Keitter
Faud
Beiftye
Kansan
Saleman
Battleships Near Guba Reported By Wireless News
Despatches from the flagship Connacticut state that at Thursday noon the fleet lies about 600 miles northwest of St Thomas. Weather conditions are reported as calm with no significant activity observed aboard the ships.
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Connacticut
San Jian
Porto Ricn
Des. M
St. ‘Thomas
Receiver Gets a 2,791,773 Concern
Pittsburg December 26 The National Gow company today was placed in a receiver's hands It was capitalized at 2 791 000 Mrs Jary s Funeral Today Mrs A M Tary who died yearay Jay at the family home 414 Wrothing street will be buried this afternoon The services will be held at the vehicle bee 4 o clock Rev J L Patton reciever of St Mack's cathedral Interment will be made in city cemetery No 6
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Pittsburg
National Gow Company
Taday
Jary
A. M. Tary
Viaducts or Subways Planned for Sixth Ward
The city committee reports it feasible to require the Southern Pacific railroad to build two viaducts or subways between Shevinsot and Nolan streets and to manage the streets affected. Attorneys argue one crossing may devalue Sixth ward property, while citizens oppose a single crossing and press for multiple viaducts or subways. Officials expect a decision within weeks as talks continue with the railroad and city.
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A. O H. Ward
Sixth Ward
Yvester
Corncil
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Railyand
Ward
IL Fulenselt
A.C. Gartner
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Calkigben
Ghairman Lockwood
Aidontum Carr
Merning
Callagia
Wee Road
Windum
New Braundels
Twelve Ticket Brokers Under Ban
A sweeping injunction targets twelve railroad ticket scalpers in San Antonio. Judge Inge Edward E. Dwyer signed the order, directing deputy sheriffs to serve papers by the January term and to show cause why the injunction should be made permanent. Attorney CG Davies prepared the amended petition. Names of the men cited will not be released until after service. two have already been located by Sheriff Trainor.
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Inge Edward E. Dwyer
Cletriet Court
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Dwyer
Abtomey CG
A. Davies
Lig
Athuney Davies
Snd
Many Dead in Darr Mine Disaster Recovery Progress
In Jacobs Creek Pa a massive explosion at the Darr mine leaves about 209 workers unaccounted for with six recovered. Rescue efforts continue as authorities guard crowds and attempt to locate bodies and possible survivors amid dangerous conditions and widespread devastation.
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Doc
Vweddek
Darr
Yesterder
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State Constabulary
Greensburg
Guilin
Guan Yi
Tha Ming
Matty
Pittabore Conk
Americums
Te de
Hadley
Woodford
Pecan Weather Forecast for San Antona and Rota
Local forecast calls for possible showers tonight and Saturday in San Antona and Rota. Morning temperature 42 F, rising to around 46 F later. Wind speeds near 8 mph, with general similarity to year-ago conditions and a brief outlook for the weekend.
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San Antona
Rota
Rowind
Sean
Tobin Seeks Sheriff Re nomination Amid Uncertainty
Sheriff Tobin signals possible run for re election after a retirement trip. Trainer Stevens Lancaster and Chutes Stevens are among named contenders as the July primaries approach, with Tobin’s decision hinging on support from allies and conditions set by his backers.
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Sharif John Tobin
Adenough
Hr Tobin
Agin
Sherif Tobin
Tobin
Fred Lancaster
Chutes Stevens
Constable Stevens
Nto
Mysterious Mulligan Seen on Alamo Plaza Tour
The Mysterious Mulligan promises a distribution of The Light copies and a staged walk through Alamo Plaza and Commerce Street. Reported encounters include women reacting as Mulligan’s presence stirs crowds, with scavenger-like crowds following and protective bystanders alert.
Fragmented Texas City Street Scene and Purchases
The narrator carts through downtown avoiding Mulligan and noting purchases at Ransom & Silsbee, Larte’s cigar store, Joske’s, and Wolff & Marx’s, mentioning a nude afternoon show and plans for travel along Many Plan or Cottermerre street while awaiting a new copy of the Lisht.
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Mulligan
Bexar
Poe
Ransom & Silsbee's
Larte
Joske
Ami Bonls
Wolff & Marx
Plaan
Cottmerre
Army officer approves six month confinement for Marsh
Private Joni W Marsh of company B Ninth Infantry received a six month confinement for involvement in a drunken incident on Hood Street. The sentence followed a shooting by a man named Walsh and acts of alleged brawling. General Algert de Mor, commanding the department, approved the outcome after the disorderly conduct finding.
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Joni W. Marsh
Company B
Walsh
Hood Street
Algert de Mor
Blacksmith Fatally Hit by Train in Texas Switch Accident
December 20 report from Texas details a blacksmith named Tarate RU fle who attempted to clear the track as a switch engine approached. He was struck and fatally injured, dying from his losses soon after the collision.
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Millioon
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Alimo Plaza
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al Houston
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