Plans Formed for Bonds Sale and Control of Fair
The Young Men's Business League met at West Commerce Street to speed sale of 75000 in International Fair bonds. With only a few thousand dollars needed to secure a second mortgage, officials express confidence the remainder will sell quickly. They plan to obtain power of attorney over two thirds of stock for ten years and have stockholders escrow their shares. A league meeting may select a successor director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Business League
West Commerce Street
International Fair Association
Albert Steves Jr
League
Young Men's Business League
Texas asks to empower bonds for railroads value
General W R Hamby urges legislative change after the Texas Railroad Commission states it cannot authorize bonds to cover rail upgrades without new law. He argues lawmakers must fix railroad securities rules to reflect true property values and avoid over or under capitalization affecting the economy and taxation.
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Austin
Tex
W.R. Hamby
Citizens’ Bank and Trust Company
Texas Bankers’ Association
I. & G. N. Railway Company
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas Railway
Commission
State
Marvelous Rheumatism Cure Offered Free Trial
A claimant recounts long severe rheumatism and temporary relief from various remedies. He describes a remedy that cured him completely and reportedly helped bedridden sufferers, offering a free trial by mail to any reader who sends their name and address, with payment only if fully satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Jackson
Alhambra
Incxon
Opening of street car line celebrates Los Angeles Heights
A three day celebration marks the street car line completion to Los Angeles Heights addition with an open house at the land company's office offering hot coffee barbecue and bonbons. George Hagelstein president and A L Dickinson secretary oversee improvements totaling over 60000 as the line is extended for broader service. Meanwhile Kline's store at 729 731 West Commerce hosts its annual winter merchandise clearance sale with substantial price drops on shoes clothing and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Heights
the Land Company
George Hagelstein
A. L. Dicksinson
Los Angeles Heights Addition
Hagelstein
Land Company
Beacon Hill
Kline
West Commerce Street
Hunt for Pioneer’s Heirs in San Antonio Area
Henry W. Karnes, a San Antonio resident in 1840, may have heirs in the county. John N. Gilbert of Nacogdoches reports information beneficial to Karnes heirs. Deputy Tax Assessor Henry Feille cannot locate any Karnes on Bexar rolls, prompting ongoing inquiry.
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Henry W. Karnes
San Antonio
Albert W. Huth
John N. Gilbert
Nacogdoches
Texas
Henry Feille
Bexar County
Gilbert
Fifty Taken In Raid In Wichita Joints
Wichita police swept all the city joints and pool halls arresting more than fifty people this afternoon. Little liquor was found though bail was set at 750 dollars for each arrestee and most could not meet it. Cases set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Businessmen pledge 50 percent rise to Chamber of Commerce
Local firms boost support for the Chamber consolidating the Real Estate Exchange and other groups. A single canvassing committee reported $8,865 in two year subscriptions, up 50 percent from last year, with many named contributors including banks, manufacturers, and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Real Estate Exchange
Jobbers’ and
Carrington
Naylor & Jones
Atlee B. Ayres
Beethoven Mann erchor Presents Unique Concert at Beethoven Hall
The German society program mixed piano and violin solos with an American Indian sketch featuring eleven impersonated red men in forest life. Four tribal songs were sung and a war dance closed the program with participants including Earl Karney and Miss Dorothy Hensel. An amusement committee led by Adolph Grasso organized the program. Dies of Ptomaine Poisoning in McPherson County. County treasurer F J Gateka died at 6 30 pm after falling ill from ptomaine poisoning from a frozen banana. Trains Stop Plea. The Texas railroad commission received a petition from Cooke County and Gainesville citizens to order Santa Fe to halt passenger trains at Valley View.
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Beethoven Hall
South Alamo Street
Earl Karney
M. Hearne
R. Friedrich
Dorothy Hensel
William
Gateka
McPherson County
Road Commission
Cooke County Commercial Club
Gainesville
Place
Valley View
Santa Fe Railroad
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Herman A. Nester
San Pedro Avenue
TM Ocal
Texas Bankers
Hunt
Pioneer
Business Men Aid Chamber OF Commerce
Washington Heights
Alamo Heights
Country Club
Laurel Heights
Trenton Avenue
Poplar
Quincy Street
San Antonio Loan & Trust Co
Commerce Street
Beethoven-Mannerchor
Mcpherson
F. J
Austn
Moore
The
Lockwood National Bank
J. H. Savage
Aat
Moore Building
Iit
Bedell
the Home Office OF
Equitable Life Insurance Co
San Antonio, Texas
Wm. C. Lott, Son & Co
108
Avenue
A. J. Greiner
Moore Bldg
Continental Casualty Co
Accident and Health Insurance F. S
C. D. Hall
Mgrs
Imperial Tonsorial
East Houston ST
J. W. Fraser
San Antonio, Tex
Harrison
W. Lewis Tallman
Republic
Chicago
Los Angeles
Calif
Antlers
T. E. George Real Estate and Loans
Moore Bidg
U. S. Townsend
Moore Bldg. Real Estate
Houston
M. A. Strangan
Mer
W.M. Aikman
J. Clyde Williams Architect
Southwestern Casualty Insurance Company
A. Coleman
Homer Eads
Vv. Pres
Gen
Mgr
Theodore Plummer
Ranch Lands Investments
Carrizo Springs Court House
Foster & Brown
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