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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1899

Page

6

Taxpayers Face City Tax Burden in San Antonio

The Sunday Light argues the city faces heavy taxes with total state county and city levies near 24 percent. It contrasts Callaghan's taxpayer ticket with Hicks, accusing the latter of backing tax dodgers. It asserts tax compliance leads to lower rates and urges voters to back the Callaghan ticket for prudent fiscal management.

Tanamton San Antonio Bexar County Callaghan People’sa Tucks Wayery Lim Wicks Soda Wity Mieke Geo Altgelt Hicks People’s Mosil Daxipllyr

Callaghian Rallies For Min Pee-Me Events Next Week

Meetings for the interest of Min Pee-Me’s club are listed for next week. The schedule includes venues such as Mission gar, Government, Military plaza, White House near Sunset depot, Fesi's store on South Mores street, Paschal saurie, and Akruio pla PAV 251.

Min Pee- Me Ckeb Mission Garon Government Military Plaza White House Sunset Depot Fesi South Mores Etreet Paschal Saurie Akruio

Gutierrez Granted Bond in Assault Indictment Case

Deputy Sheriff Ed Storin arrested Nemencio Gutierrez on a capias for an indictment charging assault on Miguel Dena last December. Dena, editor of El Ladigo, a Mexican publication. Gutierrez posted bond of 500 with A Paschal and Dr P Orne as sureties.

Ed. Storin Nemencio Gutierrez Yestemay Capias Miguel Dena Dena el Ladigo Gutierrez Bond Dui A. Paschal Dr. P. Orne

Board of Thanks for Rose Meredith Funeral Help

The family of George Meredith express gratitude to friends who assisted at the funeral of their daughter Rose, with special thanks to the daughters of Pocabotrus.

George Meredith Rose

Campaign on the city streets before election

A public note accuses city work as wasteful spending from wards across town. It labels street improvements as a ruse to corrupt the franchise and urges votes for change, urging support for an independent campaign slate.

Mary Cvmaeng

Business Men's Club elects officers and committees

A directors meeting of the Business Men's Club elected Ned Archbenny treasurer and Aubrey Appoints Nis to lead committees. Bill Winchfield aimed for secretaryship and the group discussed hotelier H irshielt as a potential board candidate. The grand lodge invitation and state exhibit funding were also debated.

Bill Winchfield Ehip Ned Archbenny Aubrey Nis Ifstiness Men's Club If. Af. Aubrey Itg AL iThefield Hirshielt Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad Bolton Tex Ned Melihemmy Clut Alfred Giles Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Dallas Autrey Grand Lodge Odd Wellows Son Antonio Chamberlain Commercial Club of BM. RR J. Tingsett Committee On Statistics Adame Axel Aberscheidt Frank Arnold Herman Kawymann Alfred Gea V. L. Conrey Grice AH. D. Kampmann Edwin Chamberlain BR. OL Hart Jay Adams A. Gilea T. I. Conroy Atwald Teglisiation J. MW. Franklin G.C. Altgelt Maratall Micks E. W. Heusinger J. 31 Vance G. M. Barnes Vitanec Ldvin Chamberlain J. N. Brown G.G. Innnin J. Burnett Chasrynina T. &. Hart Jar . Adams T. J. Conroy A. Giles

AVID RIND. Mex Schleyer Receives New Stevens Rifle

A San Antonio member of the Schuctzen Verelo received a fine new Stevens rifle from the manufacturers. The weapon features interchangeable barrels in 8042 caliber and heavier 070 caliber versions. It includes a patent sight, long distance focusing, and a special grip with extra tell check plate and heavy siylsa powder.

Mex Schleyer San Antonio Schuctzen Verelo Stevens Minde Caliba

Stevens Resigns as San Antonio Police Officer

San Antonio mourns the loss of Officer Pat Stevens who surrendered his badge and revolver to Marshal Shadley at 12:30 am. He quotes a handwritten note resigning effective February 6 1800, praises past service, and urges support for a candidate in local elections amid a long list of signatories.

San. Antonio Pat Stevens Billy Giry Marelial Shardley Stevens

Berrey Suggestion on Death Certificate Procedure

County physician Dr. Berrey urged county commissioners to authorize registered midwives with three doctor recommendations to certify deaths. In difficult cases midwives would notify the county physician instead of the coroner to avoid unnecessary inquests and reduce costs.

Berray Berrey Stulborn Inquesis

Bromine Party At Tadloir’s On Existing Commerce Street

A pleasant echre party occurred Friday night at Tadloir's on Exist Commerce Street. Winners included Miss A. M. Hauser in the ladies prize and Miss AE. IF in second place. Mr. George S. Mast won the gent’s prize. Another entry party was held Friday night next.

Tadloir

Campaign of Education Attacks Callaghan Record as Mayor

The Daily Ledger exposes Callaghan’s 20 year tenure in Bexar County politics noting city debt rose by over 400,000 during his mayoralty. It claims less than 500,000 in improvements exist, salary abuses including duplicate mayor salaries for three months, and a poorly completed hall built under his administration costing about 108,000 with bond funds undeposited.

Anclatael package list at Pu cific Express office week end

A partial docket lists numerous names and firms associated with an express office. Items include Bramlett L Gh Uatiedoter Ay teinatrone G. A Vasehal A Gavip hot B.S Poat Exchange Catling J. J Quasco Co Crenzvaur Oy Belg min Chas Chesnut 1 GG Rogers A EB Davis TB Sales J. S Paneett Tom Snow Geo Cuevarn Th Scott Geo TWaywood ty I Sekerle Chas An Thesakewa A. Smith G1 Law Mra. 1 w Ixns Shoes Mtg. Song Too Votrath St Johnson Fala Villegas J AL Johnson TL Webb Umatlugs Kirkpartick By Wt

Pucific Express Bramlett L. Gh Uatiedoter ‘i Ayteinatrone G. A Vasehal A Gaviphot B.S Poat Exchange Catling J. J Quasco & Co Crenzvaur Oy Belgmin Chas Chesnut 1 Rogers A Davis TB Sales J. S Paneett Tom Snow Geo Cuevarn Th Scott Geo Twaywood Ty Sekerle Chas An Thesakewa A. Smith Law Ixns Shoes & L Mtg Song Too Votrath St. Tohnson Fala Villegas J Johnson TL Webb & Umatlugs Kirkpartick

Unclear Names Highlight Local Record Snippet

Fragmentary OCR item lists several surnames and initials including Whiteside and Woods, suggesting a local notice or sports card. No clear event, date, or full identities available to construct a definite lead or outcome.

La Gripper Promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Thomas Winkiheld & Co a Chicago druggist firm promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for La Grippe relief with claim of prompt aid. The ad notes relief and warns of potential pneumonia as a complication. Street corner address listed at 210 Was dash Avenue and Jackson Street.

Thomas Winkiheld &O Wasdash Avenue Jackson

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