Confusion at Krisch's hall convention endorses Merritt for Mayor
A chaotic meeting at Krisch's hall seen as a convention of about 100 voters leads to Captain Merritt being proclaimed mayoral nominee amid protests and party maneuvering. Fines issued to drunks and disorderly conduct follow as police handle multiple disturbances.
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Krisch’s Hall
Dyer
Merritt
W. H. Riley
Henry Lewis
J. E. Townsell
Lockwood
Captain Merritt
Ackwell
Smith
Blackwell
Mit
Peter Shidide
W. H. Huston
Stenter
Green Mozelle
Mazeshe
Chairsman
Neill
Luckwell
Shields
Renee
Huston
Mozelle
Srieation
Garrison
Si Pease
Motiin
Haueisen
Ernest Rische
Peter Nelson
Fritz Russi
Nelson
Albert Kremkau
Kremkau
Ne “Merritt
Boating Case in Recorder Court Formats Fast Proceedings
In Recorder's Court presided by His Honor Fritz Schreiner and City Attorney Sid Staniforth the Freyer boating and striking case is called first among dockets, with proceedings moving swiftly under local legal procedures.
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John Finney
Robert Fields
Albert Clayton
Theodore Benninghaus
Hackman
A. B. Freyer
Paul Asher
Staniforth
Counse
Chevalier
Freyer
Fritz Schreiner
Sid Staniforth
City
Notable Visitors and Residents Check In at City Hotels
Fort Worth resident M Turner and Somerset’s Charles McMonagle are among visitors in the city. Houston guest J S Paschal stays at the Maverick while Sheriff Hanna from Travis County is there. Numerous other dignitaries and stockmen from Galveston to Kyle arrive or depart, with many staying at the Menger and St. Leonard.
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Bat M. Turner
Fort Worth
Charles McMonagle
Somerset
J.S. Paschal
Houston
Maverick
R. H. Hanna
Travis County
Menger
Don Alfredo Boudois
Parras
Mexico
J.N. Stagner
Luling
J. Rosenfeld
New Orleans
W. W. Teele
Oakland Hill
F. T. Burton
Sabinas
W. J. Good
Kyle
St. Leonard
W. A. Pilt
S. H. Pilt
Lane
Ustin
Edgar Schramm
Galveston
W. H. Burgess
Seguin
James M. Dobie
Live Oak County
John Brown
John Jones
W. L. Crawford
Austin
Messie
W. J
T. L. Black
Schulenberg
Monroe Pratt
John Chenneville
Martin
Belle
Captain Hanter
Anderson
Texas
Max Lincke
Chicago
San Antonio Rifles
Washington
Kennedy
Rio Grande
BE. F. Hall
Laredo
J. W. Woolbridge
Elliott
McKinney
San Antonio
Why He Supports Callaghan
Colonel Belknap reflects on past political alignments saying he was ousted from the Republican Executive Committee in August for backing Cleveland and was shunned by the Grand Army of the Republic Post and the Committee of One Hundred. He notes he refused a Democratic convention delegate spot and now backs a ticket he views as led by progressive men.
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the Express
Belknap
Liiny
Republican Executive Committee
Cleveland
Grand Army of the Republic Post
Committee of One Hundred
Talcott Exhibits Carriages and Wagons at San Pedro Springs
Mr. J. C. Talcott displays a broad assortment of phaetons buggies wagons and related vehicles at San Pedro springs car stables. Goods are for sale and buyers are invited to inspect the stock. a representative confirms the display and notes a card in another column.
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J. C. Talcott
San Pedro Springs
Taleo T
Surprise 75th Birthday Party for Mr C P Smith Jr
The children and grandchildren hosted a pleasant surprise party at his Second Ward residence in San Antonio to honor Mr C P Smith Jr on his 75th birthday. The honored citizen, a longtime resident since 1, has a family of four children and nine grandchildren attending the gathering.
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C.P. Smith, Jr
Second Ward
Smith
San Antonio
Speaking A Good Word For Bryan Callaghan
A San Antonio Light letter urges support for Bryan Callaghan in the mayoral race. The writer critiques anti Mexican prejudice, praises Callaghan’s lineage and public service, and touts the candidate as “the coming man” supported by local readers in West Texas.
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San Antonio Light
Bryan Callaghan
Mississippi
Ralph North
Natchez
Supreme Bench
Kenny
United States
Vicksburg
South
Texas
San Antonio gamblers and politics cited in press clash
Captain Merritt visited the White Elephant and Fashion Theatre and denied church membership while signaling tolerance for gambling. The Freie Presse on January 9 asserts Merritt must suppress gambling and prostitution as city chief, condemns candidate support for Callaghan, urging voters to choose prosperity for San Antonio.
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Merritt
White Elephant and Fashion Theatre
Freie Presse
Callaghan
San Antonio
Burro and House Then and Now in New Mexico
A Santa Fe Review piece playfully contrasts a burro carrying wood with a steep price, noting the burro can sing but not dance while its owner dances to its kicks. It surveys a Dobles era house made of straw and mud with a high rent, a tin chimney, and a dirt floor, and hints at heavy rains renewing one reign.
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West
Texas
L. Wolfson
Eagle Pass
Dobles
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