City finances under Callaghan era show rising debt
Plain statement of facts reports that from March 1, 1885 to March 1, 1893 city indebtedness rose from 510,084.01 to 4,788,593.32, with eight years of spending exceeding budgets by about 5125,000 annually. Sinking fund was depleted, past due coupons held by banks, and street work funded from current revenues rather than bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Paschal
Accommtantin
San Antonio National Bank
M.we
Street Commiere
General Fund
All- Alltor
Calleghan
Rity
Capes
Sewer Construction Progress in City on Schedule
The city advances a major sewer project from South Garden Street to the sewer farm five miles out. Completion expected within 34 days, funds slightly under the appropriation. The report cites prior financial strains, tax collections, and bond issues used to cover indebtedness and streetwork. The city faces tax collection challenges but suggests taxes can be collected by law, enabling payment of school salaries and utility debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souti
Garden Street
Sant Antonio Nit- Yong Bank
Paschal
Ity
Weil
Cty
Hely Salar
Tela General
A. Waterworks Company
S.A. Gas Companys
Relix Ot Payaick
Fhia
Free Pell Sample Box Offer for Dr King’s New Life Pills
An advertisement promises a free sample box from Bucklen & Co, Ohinaga, by sending your address to FH. It extols Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation, sick headaches, malaria, and liver troubles, claiming safety, vegetable ingredients, and no weakening effects. Sold by FL Kalteyer & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FH. Bucklen & Co
Ohinaga
FL Kalteyer & Son
Tie Club West Live Subscription Drive for Business Men's Rally
A community drive for the Business Men's club weekly subscriptions continues with a committee led by Glesecke Eric Ar an nol Duetder J.T. Suites J. Peterson and Fok urging quick info on interest. The drive, set in quarterly installments for 1807, aims to support the club’s yearlong activities and monitorship. Also includes a testimonial for Chamberlains Pain Balm praising its effectiveness on sprains and burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glesecke
Eric Arannol
GA. Duevder
J.T. Suites
J. Peterson
Fok
Chase
Vla
Duetlev Mig
Wolfson Oe
J. Manermann
A& Wahlstal
Sle official program for ie AT winner Trap Shooting tournament
Official program for a trap shooting tournament to be held at San Pedro park from January 23 to January 28. The schedule lists daily events with entry fees 2.00 to 2.50 and added purses of 30, 50, and 100 dollars. The Bertram Schmelzer trophy and B C cup are among prizes. Shooting starts at the grounds with prizes distributed by day and event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro Park
Dy Rine Rocks
Trimeo
Birat
Gecoml
Ah Inonan
Blue Rocks
Society Event Highlights At Laurel Heights Reception
A society gathering at Mrs. Allen's Laurel Heights residence drew many guests on Friday afternoon. The scene featured decorated rooms with refreshments, a children’s dance program, and praise for Prof. Hall and wife. Attendees included Col. and Mrs. Smith, General Bliss, and numerous local families and officers. The evening closed with dancing and thanks to the hosts.
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Hunt
Jack Wade
Erg
Sharpe Denmidger McArchur
Taul
Bs. Maus
Reber
Beaker
Wager
Cresson
Cusick
Messrs
Weel
Bis
Belknap
Prof
Wall
Hall
Toy
Shenp
Wakefield
Janindnon
Dodge
Austin
Song
Bonnet
Pear
Watts
Aust
Damn
Ace Nully
Pry
Belden
Gen Chabst
Dameson
Renit Maveriel
Matneke
Wolf
Swearingen
Rubinwoot Tuntsville
Gonder
Tudgines Burke
Otis
Bush
Detroit
Soi
Alis F. Paschal
Bmrs
B. EF. Youlain
St. Louis
Misa Virgina Mitchel
Chicago
Terrie Caldwell
Miss Caldwell
Miss Shook
Tennessee
Reagan
Houston
Ance
Mya
Belknap Rifles
Reagan Houston
Caldwell
Shook
Ida Kohler
Huffato, N.wey
Degen
Clarketot Street
Bertha Drake
Washington, DD
Laurel Heights
Theo. Folz
L. Wolfson
Castro Street
Augusta Krigeh
Misa Richey
Augusta Krisch
Katie Jange
Schneider
Local club meeting and charity notices in scattered names
Members of the Banner club will meet next Thursday at No 1 Polaris street. Attention Chosen Wiens brief funeral notice for Chisin Aimundsen. Real estate transfers list parcels and interests in multiple properties, including subdivison notes and deeds to various individuals and groups in San Antonio area.
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Na Ochse
Thie
Emme Simon
Ida
Anna Raetz
Rosa Cirr
Loulex Fest
Katle
Lena Jagre
Henry Guyer
Herman Otto
EE. Wosnig
Ad. Krisch
Loward
Alfred Richey
Frank Black
YW. J. Sehneider
F. Ameun
Hitzfelder
Louis Simon
Toauig Balt
Dallahute
Phil Wollt
Inge
Jor Ienhe
Aug. Seffet
Geo. Jasnes
Banner Club
No .1
Polaris Street
Otte’ Koehler
San Antonio Brewing
Gremany
AT Fell
Mlanover
St Dertafer
An Kochler
Koehler
WIENS
Prienishit Crowdivellt
O'Elack Unis
Srilay
Senator in Tennessee Seeks Aid Amid Ill Health
Special wire reports a Tennessee senator, famed for his Civil War era stance, has been confined to a room for over a week. A telegram urged his wife to come quickly, and he then left for Tennessee this afternoon as friends worry about his health and aging.
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Washington
Pennessee
Seteran
Velite Confedercy
Ins
Whra
Hhuself
Lla Rooma
Tennessee
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Eegreay Light
Orera House
Upson
TIE Club West
Amerman
Forka P. C
Colubia County
Paerys
Chamberlain
All Drugglata
Green Lable Lonsdale
Wolff
Marx
SAN Antonio Beer
Germany
Real Estaty
Fe. O
Catherine J
de Hywel
Ty Sheriff
Maiphe
Eliza
Chives
Tammil Friedvich
Mo Varas
Malu Avenue
Wagner & Chabot
Mouse Furnishers
Buck
Wil
T. Lobert
Pres
Columbia
Warll
Uiis
Bestas
Agate
HL. Strele, Sec
J. Lobert CO
West
Commerce Street
Tor Bridge
Paul Wagner
New York
Shirls
E.C. Arnol
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