San Antonio Backs Revised Anglo Road Deal
Business leaders in San Antonio endorse a modified contract with the English syndicate to build the Rockport and Mexican railroad to Crowther and a coast depot with several upgrades. They say payments are contingent on work, protect subscribers, and will accelerate growth while safeguarding city interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Rockport
Crowther
Chamber of Commerce
Harbor Island
Rio Grande
Jake Wolf
Henry L. Halff
Jesse D. Oppenheimer
Fred W. Cook
Rio Grande Valley
Houston
Syndicate
Balloon Akron Explodes In Mid Air Killing Five
A balloon from Akron explodes in mid air killing five as described in a dated press account. The dramatic incident occurs amid other reported events including business talks and a photograph caption showing Vaniman and his crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaniman
Royal Palace
San Antonio Railroad Bonus Debate Encourages Public Support
Letters from Atlee B Ayers A H Jones George C Saur and others praise the English syndicate proposed railroad terms in San Antonio as generous and likely to draw public backing. Subscription efforts show increased civic support and a goal of raising 250000 by July 15 as committees continue canvassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Strauss
San Antonio
George C. Vaughan
Ernest L. Brown
George C. Saur
Hildebrand
Chamber of Commerce
McCormick Arrives at Oyster Bay On Illinois Taft Split
Robert McCormick of Chicago former Illinois GOP leader for Roosevelt arrives in Oyster Bay to explore negotiations with Colonel Roosevelt. He hints the progressive movement is stronger than expected and says Taft cannot carry Illinois. He does not rule out realigning with the Roosevelt camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Robert McCormick
Chicago
Illinois
Roosevelt
Deneen
Taft
McCormick
Republican Organization
Mr. McCormick
New Quarter Begins for Gross Receipts Tax
The new quarter for corporate gross receipts tax payments starts in Texas. About 200 corporations in the state are subject to the tax and roughly $100,000 is collected each quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Vaniman's Backer Hears News
Akron Ohio July 2 Frank A Seiberling president Goodyear Tire and Rubber company financing Vanimans attempt to fly across the Atlantic Ocean had not heard of the Akron explosion until informed by the Associated Press this morning He was astonished and will likely leave for Atlantic City at once to attempt communication by telephone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourtellion
Elmer
Vaniman
Walter Wellman
Atlantic Ocean
America
Ohio
Atlantic City
Suly
Akron
Frank A. Seiberling
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Associated Press
Seiberling
Apportionment Delay for Texas School Fund
The Texas department of education will finalize the scholastic year apportionment this month. A 30 cent per capita share remains to be allocated across counties from a 991,490 scholastic population. Total apportionment was 6.80 per capita with 6.50 already paid, about 200,000 still in credit, and an estimated 297,000 needed to complete the apportionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Department of Education
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B. F. Nicholson
Herman G. Staacke
J. H. Savage
Artesian Belt Railroad
Atlee B. Ayers
Tarpon
A. H. Jones
Grassy Bay
Royal Balance
Black
Fire Department
Bourtillion
Third Episcopal District
Zion Church
Alexander Walters, D.D
New York City
Philip J. Allston
Columbus Avenue
Boston
Mass
Yours
Meg
M’cormick
T. R
Saul
Dolorosa
City Hall
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