Lantern era politics and Fourth of July plans in San Antonio
The Lantern airs campaign chatter and city events as voters discuss free trade, elections, and mayoral prospects in Bexar county. References to Judge Paschal, Perry Lewis, and Don Jose hint at local power struggles amid Fourth of July celebrations and tax debates.
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San Pedro Springs
Free Trade
Dng
Paschal
Chicago
Lan
Weiss
Exar
Vunfair
Uninn
Fefor
Hana
Jbn
Democratic Congress
Elsir
Bexar
Eltizeng
Ile
Kesar
Brigit
Uclitord Committee
Ces
City ordinance amends restricted district boundaries in San Antonio
The document outlines an ordinance to amend the Revised Criminal Ordinances of San Antonio, defining restricted areas along River over Avenue to Grayson Street and West New Braunfels Avenue, with additional bounds along Pine, Commerce, Walnut, Flores, and San Marcos streets. It also sets penalties for violations and notarizes mayoral approval on May 25, 1894, signed by Henry Elmendorpe. It includes a local testimonial for Ballard's Horehound Syrup from area druggists.
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Saw
Josephine Street
Pine Street
Line Street
Grayson Street
New Braunfels Avenue
Said Avenue
Goverment Reservation
Galik Reservation
Jore- Tmline Street
Commwlce Street
Walnut Street
Walamet Street
G. IE & Au Ry
Flores Street
Cevallos Street
Laredo Street
San Luis Street
San Lis Street
San Marcos Street
Medinga Street
San Pedro Creek
San Dero Springs
San Pedro Avenue
Park Avenue
Jones
Grand Avenue
Henry Elmendore
Clinton
Missouri
Aa. T. Allinstrong
Snys
Ballard
Kalleyer & Setanchard
A. Dreiss
I. Katteyer & Son
Tames Cingin
San Antonio
Texas
Chattanooga Suffers Oil Field Crisis Amid Suspension
Tennessee region faces disruption as a Burt Oil Company well on the Widridge farm in Breverton, near Harriman, is halted. Estimated output could reach 1,000,000 barrels but workers fear wage suspensions as the project affects city energy supply and regional oil prospects spike.
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Burt Oil Company
Harrimah
Widridge Farm
Breverton
Tenn
Chattanooga
Maximagassas
North
Tennessee
Jensen
City Ordinance Regulating Doors Swinging Onto Sidewalks
San Antonio city council passes an ordinance requiring gates doors and blinds abutting sidewalks to open outward with a 60 day compliance window. Violators face fines from five to fifty dollars, as officials outline enforcement before the recorder.
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City of
San Antonio
Algred
Henry Elmundore
Six Comhine the Laus Six Comhine the Laus
A dated political screed recounts internal Bexar county Republican feuds of 1893 to 1894. It attacks a faction named the “Little Six” tied to the Big Six ticket, accusing them of backroom deals, betrayals, and efforts to derail party unity. The writer urges Republicans to reject the group and abandon McKinley club tactics.
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Bexar
Executive Republican Committee
Bexar County
Democratic Executive Committee
Ucket
Republican Executive Committee
Congress
Tom Paschal
Httle
Board of Aldermen
Callaghan Ctty Ucket
Jane
Republicaon
McKinney
Republican Committee
Salu Republican
Allison Gelepates
St. Louis
McKinley Club
Tn Republican Party
Democratic Party
Wttle
McKinley
Utttle
Jalsuk
Belknaps Celebrated at Riverside Park
An account of Belknaps celebrating Independence Day at Riverside Park with a parade, drill, sham battle, and social outing. The event drew many friends and admirers. streetcar service functioned well and attendees returned to the city late. The text also notes a city ordinance extending San Antonio pound limits north to Magnolia Avenue between San Pedro and McCullough Avenues.
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O'Park
San Antonio
Belknaps
Riverside Park
Iiair
City of
San Pedro Ad McCullough
Magnolia
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ISG
Austin
Celebrand
Ince Winchester
Perry Lewis
Heleo
Noone
Cook
Houston
Emo
Besasest
Merciels
Oltigal Chicia
Don Jose
Lamtern
Tetruegle
Sigpire
Sotedad Street
Pay Jas
Nhedhamm
Atfest
VW. R. Nowlon
TDM
City Chirk
Jim Grow
Lobert
aStheec
Norton
City Chora
Otheir
A. EH. Cadwallader
Fr. Dilley
Cad & Dilley
T. Dilley
Inte Jima
Carrage Grinling
Losoyo St
A. Ti. Galdwalladet, Co. Dilley
Plordie Cotton
Cotton
Lavernia
William Mackey
Limburger
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Milam
Tueaday Syne
Impouse
Gabriel
Julies
Teather Bett
Au Eclipse
Halden
Kildred
Oxfords
Carmencita
Vici Button
Tan Vice Oxfords
Tan
Newport Button
Wes Nia
Geat
Paris
Combina
Linen Department
Will Duy
Bicycle Roots SR
L& c Sullivan Shoe Company
Chloe
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