Building Gains Across Forty Cities in December 1908
Official report shows building permits rising materially in December 1908 over December 1907. Gains are led by Baltimore Detroit and many others with substantial percentage increases. only a few cities report losses, notably Chicago and Syracuse, amid a nationwide rise in construction activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tm American
Chicago
Caleago
Syracuse
Baltimore
Timingham
Bridgepmil
Cleveland
Qindinhall
Dallas
Denver
Detroit
Duluth
Grand Rapvids
Hartford
Indianapoli
Mangas City
Louisville
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Mitnneapolis
Memphis
Mobile
Nashville
New Haven
New Orleans
Manhattan
Bronzelyn
Bronx
New York
Omaha
Philadelitt
Patterson
Portland
Oregon
Ruglaster
St. Paul
St. Louis
San Antonio
Scranton
Seattle
Spokane
Toledo
Terre Haute
Tacoma
Washington
Worcester
CODGE MEETINGS TONIGHT AND TOMORROW
A garbled listing of meetings across multiple groups including Masonic lodges Zion synagogue helpers and charity societies. Readable items mention San Antonio Deutscher Krieger Verein Macht's hall and various halls for different unions councils and clubs with times and locations partially shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Clock
Werder Lodge
G. DL
HK. S
Hermann Senshall
San Antonio
Ferrell Again Heads the Library Board
Ferrell was elected president of the Carnegie Life Association library board at the annual meeting. Terrell has held the post since the library’s inception. Officers include Mrs. Tip. Droughl as vice president, Victor Bose as journalist, and W. J. Herff as treasurer. Victor Baxe becomes secretary, replacing Mrs. Hugh Rice. Mrs. Elva declined the post. The librarian reported over 600 volumes checked out last month as plans discussed to add about 3000 books. Directors present included Mrs. J. P. L. Drought and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. HH. Ferrel
Carnegie Life Association
Terrell
Tip. Droughl
Victor Bose
W. J. Herff
Elva
Mra. J. PL Drought
WM. E. Burt Bhch Terrell
E. D. Henry
Via Bare
Wal Wargkich
Winchester Kelse
Sunday County Court Clears L Makurski Of Sunday Saloon Charge
The county court trial of L Makurski for keeping a saloon open on Sunday concluded with a not guilty verdict. Attorneys for both sides cited law enforcement as a campaign issue with Governor Crone's stance highlighted.
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L. Makcurski
Siles
Croneere
Law Enforcement
San Antonio
Martin Arnold
Mule
Beenisa
Club to Stage Entertainments Series for Members
Secretary Hartman of the International club mailed notices of a Homemhors mentire to be left the roomy of IDs eli Jad. Directors prepared a program of entertainments with a weekly gathering plan. The season opens with a Washington's Birthday celebration on February 22.
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Hartman
International Club
Homemhors Mentire
Eli Jad
Citt
Offinera
Mark Attig
Gutertainnen
Inspector Condemns Little Meat Past Week Report
City Meat Inspector C Mix filed a report showing 495 head pigs slaughtered and inspected, 15 pounds of pork condemned as unfit for human consumption. Condemnations included emaciated hogs and contaminated products. fish and oyster supply noted healthier, with no condemnation actions required.
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C. Mix
Isp
The
Health Department
Linley
Drunk in Public Court Affirms Aged Prisoner Alibi
An elderly man, arrested for intoxication on a public street, claimed a drink of whiskey made him drunk. Judge Brettley imposed a small fine as the man described his stumble toward the city hospital and the poleman’s objection. The court accepted the incident as a misadventure rather than deliberate intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schitder
Brettley
Oath Halts Kot Property Owners
County Assessor A V Huth reports complaints about full value assessments in Hexar County. Many argue values are above market, with most backing down when told to file a grievance. Work on assessments is underway, deputies enforcing the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hexar Colunty
A.V. Huth
Mr. Huth
Campbell Resigns as Police Chief in San Antonio
George Campbell, longtime San Antonio police official, resigns as chief amid mayoral prompting. Campbell, linked to the Wells and other local figures, says he will take another position in the El Page city administration. a health ad for a patent medicine follows in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
al Psa
Antonia
Chiat Creuphelt
Vida
Decidsa
el Page
Carpenters Union installs officers in Trades Council jail
Members of the Carpenters Union install officers as AWMdetins in Trades Council jail last night. President A W Pratt and officers like CG N Alasoa J Tucker J M Beckham H A Nimm Warden Merman Sela tari lead the ceremony with delegates named to district council and assembly.
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Omeers
Inew
UMS
Trades Council
A.W. Pratt
CG. N. Alasoa
J. Tucker
J. M. Beckham
H. A. Nimm
Merman Selatari
Tt Guenther
Ward Burnett
Coamnl
Vordl
Turker
A Pratt
Ts Pagty
Torna
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Court Session
Parrel Miter and Mary Eilison Ani inny obtained marriage licenses alongside Albert Newton and Rosa Neal Trejo and Pelicidu Rodrigues in a brief local court listing of recent licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pabrlel Miter
Mary Eilison
Ani Inny
Albert Newton
Rosa
Neal
V. Trejo
Pelicidu Rodrigues
Notable Remedy Claim For Rheumatic Sufferers
An appeal asks readers to write for a home treatment that supposedly cures rheumatism backache kidney and nerve pains. The letter promises purity of blood and renewed health, claiming many have been helped and inviting letters to Mrs Summers at Oxora Notre Dame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nenrain
Summers
Suburban land deals expand as park district plans advance
Dr B E Witte bought 320 acres near the Hot Wells car line with plans to pave two miles of cement sidewalks and install water mains. A 4300 acre tract in Law Salle County near Cotulla was acquired by J C Lucey for 89000. A 24000 acre parcel in Dramii and Zavvi Counties sold for 192000 to the Hardtelnunchs company, with artesian wells producing 200 gallons per minute noted.
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Cpshing
B. E. Witte Yeattrday
Huildand Park Really Company
Hot Wells
Law Salle County
Cotulla
J. C. Lucey
Prem West Gollen
San Marcos
RS Luery
John "Tead
Sedalia
Mo, and Woh §. DlMett of Byonevile
Myr
Dense City Fog Overshadows Morning Streets
A heavy fog blankets the city for hours, reducing visibility to near zero. Residents describe blurred buildings and silhouettes on the avenues as a collision occurs on the Mon wills line. no injuries reported and traffic gradually returns to normal after dawn.
Man Sues For 5000 In Jury Verdict Injury Case
A verdict for 5000 was returned yesterday in Tarhyutte district court against George Honefield and others. The plaintiff, allegedly injured when an oiling machine at the plant fel into him, claimed loss of use of his right arm and seeks damages for medical costs and pain.
Burial Permits for Several Individuals in Texas
Multiple burial permits list deceased individuals with ages and causes of death in Texas locations. Gussie Bates aged 61 dies of bronchitis at 727 Barren Street Inlerment Gonzales. Aranchaen de Reyes aged one dies Jan. G Lyphoid age unknown at 413 Uratsh Avenue. Loroya Inkerment Tex. Joseph Meny aged 60 dies Jan 8 of cirrhosis at 217 Rusk Wheel Tainement 1 cemetery. George Randal Morton aged 11 listed at Meg Town East Cam frit street and associated cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie RD Bates
Monins, Meddin
Barren Street
Inlerment
Gonzales
Tex
Aranchaen de Reyes
Uratsh
Inkerment Loroya
Joseph Meny
PS Cementery
George Randal Morton
Camfrit Street
Cemolany UN
Mad dog starts stock yards panic on South Flores street
A rabid dog created chaos at the South Flores Street stock yards in the afternoon. Horsemen fled as the ferocious animal charged, fences were broken, a buggy sealed, and police coordinated a response. Mounted Officer Brown arrived as the dog threatened an officer, and a single shot killed the animal in front of witnesses.
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Flores Street
Brown
Dng
Suvolver
Powermui
San Antonio Notables and a Joking Hearse Tale
A humorous San Antonio piece centers on local notables and a tailor on Main Street. A confidant jokes about Shelly's hearse as the city’s most sought after item, implying people are dying to obtain one. The banter touches on fashion, pressing, and popular opinion in casual street talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Shaly
Confederate Vets Set Meetings for Early June
Confederate veterans plan gatherings June 1 2 and 3 with local committees and an adjutant general’s approval. The Memphis group oversees arrangements and entertainment for veterans and visitors, with official copies sent for compliance.
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Havinken
Annnton
Memphis
Smokel
Mohils
Mamplita Il Vines
Fommilleos
Millers to Wage a Street Campaign in Chicago
A protest campaign organized by the Millers' National Federation plans a street-level effort in Chicago to pressure Secretary Wilson to withdraw support for a ration measure. The group seeks the appointment of a board of experts to probe the proposal and the Department of Agriculture's bleaching action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millers
Chicago
de Millers
National Federation
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Births Reported In City Hospital And Nearby Areas
Birth notices list multiple newborn girls and boys with parents and locations. Names include Me and Mrs A Simpson at city hospital Bryhan Tannary and Mrs F Henntunn at Palmeeto Avenue and Celberg Dauaey at 19 North Mesquite, with additional details for Grahoms and Winworth on Avenue C.
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Girl Horn
A. Simpson
City Hoenital
Bryhan
F. Henntunn
Palmelto Averue
Kagena Sennetder
North Mesquite Abont
Celberg Daauaey Ataste
Alg
Atal
Cevadon Street Grphom
Mra. Winworth
Avenue C
Gatun Dam Site Endorsed as Wise Choice
Washington reports argue Gatun is a wiser site than Bohio for the main Panama Canal dam. Col. Gonthals notes Bohio was considered in 1899 but Gatun has been under continual investigation, with officials advocating its selection. The letter, from George Gos thily, chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission, responds to a French representative’s critique of the Gatun plan.
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Washington
Guéun
Hohia
Panama
Leller Mom
George Gosthily
Isthrotan Canal Commission
Wright
MV. Bunan Varilia
France
Congress
Gatut
Chapres
Bohio
Col. Gouthals
Canal Commission
Locl
Botta
Gatun
Bank cashier Rowland held on misappropriation charges
Santa Rosa Cal January Rowland, a former bank cashier, faces grand jury counts in Mendocino County after the bank detects shortages totaling about 12 000 dollars. He allegedly covered the shortfalls with a false statement. Rowland was placed under guard and posted 316 000 bail before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa, Rosa
Cal
Jan
Rowland
Meldburg
Lost in fog Garza late at court
City Attorney Garza became lost in dense fog this morning while en route to the courthouse. He traversed the city lanes, reaching the corner of West Commerce and Santa Rosa Avenue before realizing his mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garza
West Commerce
Santa Rosa Avenue
A Wonderful Shot and The Sparrows Tale Told
Roald Sheet and Ton Dawson recall a luck shot that felled five sparrows with one load. Old Man Tilford and Jim Werris are cited for swift bird work as his wife frets about dirt and laundry mishaps. A sparrow tale unfolds with humor and local banter.
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Roald Sheet
Ton Dawson
Old Man Tilford
Jim Werris
Jim
Dawson
Pacific Fleet in Chilean Port With U S Navy Officials
Talenbsano Chile January 9 Admiral Swinburne and 50 officers from the United States Pacific fleet are ashore in the port for a train trip to Leota and a visit to the park. A banquet drew about 4507 attendees with fanfare and toasts. A parade to Concepcion and a picnic on Quiriquina Island are planned under Chilean naval writers. The port at Port Sale reports coal loading as ships depart for Marseille and Greece.
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Talenbsano
Chile
Admiral Swinbnne
United States
T'acific
Mane
Leota
Stoclad
Concepcion
West Virginia
Quiriquina Island
Oilean Naval wMiters
Pardon Denied for Murder Convicts in Gorddierdt Case
Carson New Jan 1 The board of pardons denied Mik Peterson and Joseph Smith convicted of murder in the 1907 Gorddierdt restaurant worker death. Preston faced murder charges and Smith convicted of manslaughter in the same incident. The text notes a national celebrity figure and a socialist labor context, with references to political nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
New
Pansons Hig
Mik Peterson
Joseph Smith
Jon Silva
Gorddierdt
Preston
Smith
Mumslanghini
Mir Tilbrd Stiles
Lahor
Cotton production records big gain in 1908
Washington dispatch reports census figures show total cotton ginned up to January 1 1909 at 32 470 226 bales a gain over last year while the number of active gins rose to 27 286 from 27 276. The rate of ginning reached 90 percent of expected output with modest gains in the previous year. Real estate collateral notices appear in the classified column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brrailu
Haley
Guttor
Not a Troublemaker Surprises Sunday School Tale
Oliver, a six year old, listens to a Sunday school tale about five loaves and two fishes. He initially doubts the miracle, but later confesses to his father that he did not want to argue by speaking up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Fragmentary Boston Prose Fragment in Dialect
A garbled early scene shows Katy confronting her father with a blunt exclamation about culture and manners. The piece presents a tense domestic moment as a child uses a strong expression, prompting a stern parental response.
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Bwitchmen's Union
Murravne Fall
Jesserra
R. Pything Hall
M'Wasers Zion
Lowise Schustze
Indge
Hermann Eh
Af Rema Council
Frasfternal Order of Champions
St. Vincent de Paul Society
of & St Michael Parochial
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Alamehive No
L. TM
Rei Men's Hall
Cer
Ferrell
Lesvand
Sreonen
Ehronig
Catania
Mount
Aetna
NE Dion
Leh Wadia
Carpenters’ Union
Notre Fame Lady's
AGRES
B. E. Witte
Theo. Artzt Orchestra
Bolb Phor
Ozonizer Company
Conroy Bldg
Alamo Plaza
Texas
Mad Dog
Stock Yards
Tories
San Antonians
Lola
Bisines
Gatun Bam
Law
Success Magazine
Pacific Fleet
Chilean
Port Sale
Nebraska
Marseilius
Ohio
Greece
Cotton Production
Colin
J.T. Burngte & Co. Undertakers
Anton
Wwe
Boston
Katy
America
Howard
Ito
Uae
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