Waterworks deal trap and city ownership debate in San Antonio
The author denounces Colonel Brackenridge and associates for a twenty-five year water franchise proposal that would grant a private company monopoly, shift most costs to the city, exempt pipe upgrades, and demand interest on deferred payments. He argues the plan yields a worn plant, higher rates, and no public benefit, urging citizens to block the deal and consider city ownership.
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George W. Brackenridge
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One Waterworks Company
Walter
Louchs Ed. Pon
Garker
Brackenridge
San Antonio
Wieh Lig Water- Works Company
Imust
Barker
Colonel Brackenridge
Gale Brackenridge
Zorth
Hrackenrkige
Hrackcoridge
San Anetonia
Ita
Aircete
Ex- Brees
B. Chandler
G. A. Pranklin
J. Groos
Gtall
Thosony
Catates
Chandlar
Taxpayers Face City Water Works Plot and Street Votes
A fragmentary early 20th century town column argues taxpayers confront a plan to unload the waterworks at high cost and push a $300,600 street-improvement bond. It accuses political clubs of stirring strife, urges convention actions, and critiques Mayor and clerk perspectives amid party tactics.
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Vera
Jefferson Club
Waterworks politics and reform chatter flood Sunday brief
Readers glimpse a crossfire of city water politics with references to the mayor, council members, and bids for new systems. The text cites the Water Commission, bids, and proposals to avert a costly monopoly while noting the public turn toward reform and inquiry into utilities.
Aweful medical miracle advertised in tragic widow tale
A sensational advertisement follows a wartime widow of General Burnham of Machin, Maine, claiming a doctor’s discovery cured her consumptive illness after a night of terror. The ad promises a patent medicine that supposedly cures throat chest and lung diseases, offered free in time to solicit sales.
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Burnham
Ancoin
Kinga
Swearingen Drug Co Ad at Alamo Plaza
A garbled ad copy touts a local drug store located at Alamo Plaza and Sigvston Street. The misspelled text promises low prices and quick service while urging shoppers to trust the store as a safe option for purchases.
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Artor
Swearingen Drug Co
Alamo Plaza
Sigvston ST. Ae
City ordinance tightens sign rules and stockholders notice
San Antonio city ordinance amends section 6 of chapter 45, prohibiting painting or writing on city walks and restricting vehicle advertising without a permit from the City Marshall. The notice also advertises the annual meeting of the San Antonio and Gull Shore Railway stockholders at 904 North Olive Street on May 16, 1900, to elect directors and transact other business.
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Octopus 2
City of
San Antonio
Marshall Icks
W. W. Johnson
San Sarento and Gilt Shore Railway Company
General Ofces
North Olive Street
Bexar County
Texas
Mavely 16Th
Lusineaa Az
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