Woods National Bank May Pay In Full Depoitors Say Ridgely
Ridgely as comptroller of the currency reportedly told Fort Sam Houston officers that Woods National Bank will pay dollar for dollar to its 3600 depositors. The claim, relayed by a Fort Sam relative, sparked relief despite no figures. Bank Examiner Logan refused to comment, fueling rumors of extensive trouble.
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William Barret
Ridgely
Woods National Bank
Fort Sam Houston
National Bank
Logan
Examiner Logan
Will F. Woods
Doars
Train wreck near Devil's River kills nine in 189? San Antonio
News from San Antonio reports a Southern Pacific train collision with a work train near Devil's River depot. Nine men died and bodies burned. Details remain scarce. The Light notes New Year celebrations and school openings as the city begins 19th century year.
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Southern Pacific
Devil's River
San Antonio
City Health Board Debates Vital Statistics Ordinance
The San Antonio board of health favors obeying only the city birth and death registration ordinance citing personal questions in state filings as intrusive. They await Brumby’s reply to a letter from Dr. Berrey and warn of a possible special meeting if needed.
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San Antonio
Health Board
D. Berrey
Brumby
Mueller
Board of Health
Berrey
Ascuss
C. Max Uhl
Huntress
Houston
Arsenal
San Pedro Creek
San Pedro Ditch
I. Hangen
City Board of Health
DR. H
Eroiles
Tax Valuations Opened as Assessor Urges Early Returns
County Assessor Huth opens the books for property valuations as five months remain for assessment blanks. Tax rates will be set after the state board meets, aiming for the lowest actual valuation. District collectors and clerks report a busy day as residents file schedules and prepare for tax payments, with penalties looming for delinquency. The December oil tax tally and county shares are listed, noting large state occupation tax and total state and county collections. A closing line advertises Rocky Mountain Tea sold by local drug firms.
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Huth
State Board of Taxation
Boxar
Bitter
Bexar Apntty
Commissioners Court
Ad Yvatorem
Bexar County
Banker McAllen predicts rapid settlement of US financial troubles
J B McAllen a Brownsville banker just returned from the north, says money shortage eased and banks have bundled cash for worst case. He sees conditions clearing in days across the country and notes an optimistic outlook. The piece also advertises Grove’s Chill Tonic and Sunday promotions from local businesses.
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United States
J. B. McAllen
Brownsville
Wio
San Antonio
McAllan
Kansas City
Medien
Geen
Southern Hotel
McAllen
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Woods National
W. Grove
FR. Cunningham
Moora
J.T. Burnett & Co., Undertakers
Doling
Burnett & Co. Undertakers
Carter's
Burnett, & & Co, ‘O., Unilertakers
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A. McDonald
Houston St
Lone Star Drug Co
Bear Drug Co
LA Grippe
Mn.g. Vaclin
Osgood St
Chicago
Bexar Drug CO
Scribbler
Ruyter
Norrest Studio
Alamo Plaza
J. T. Burnett & Co., Undertakers
Lone Star Brewing CO
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