Authorities move to close unlicensed saloons in Bexar County
State Comptroller W. P. Lane says he will prosecute any liquor dealer open after license expiry as renewal delays spark chaos in Bexar County. San Antonio inspectors report saloons operating without current licenses. About 253 of roughly 300 expiring licenses paid taxes. 47 remaining unrenewed or awaiting county permits. Total liquor and malt licenses collected reach around $68,804. Status of social clubs under the Alli gon bill is debated.
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Bexar County
W. P. Lane
Austin
San Antonio
Comptroller
Lane
Sheriff's Department
John Bitter
Frank R. Newton
Harbor City push for 25 foot Rio Grande canal and new rail links
In a regional booster note, Harbor City advocates completing the Intercoastal Canal to the Rio Grande mouth, arguing rapid five year growth warrants expanded infrastructure. Harbor City Terminal Corp sells 500000 dollars of stock offering terminal railroads wharves and a manufacturing city with each share including two lots.
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Rio Grande
Corpus Christi
Harbor City
Harbor City Terminal Corporation
Ingleside
Alamo Plaza
San Antonio Attys Debate New Liquor Law Impact
Attorneys discuss the states drastic new liquor regulation. Some claim social clubs cannot sell to members while others argue the law targets intra state shipments only. The attorney general says clubs are not affected but selling to members may be barred by another law now in court. The act includes a saving clause allowing licensed vendors to sell within their county.
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San Antonio
B. F. Looney
Top o' the Town at St Anthony Roof Garden Tonight
The St Anthony Roof Garden hosts an evening event from 6 30 to 12 with fine eats and drinks and live music. Soloists Signor Arturo Lugaro baritone and Charles Carm on Bell tenor perform in a lively city venue described as the coolest spot with delightful music.
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St. Anthony Roof Garden
Signor
Arturo Lugaro
Charles Cam
Ron Bell
Approves Police Women in Texas Reform Effort
Mrs. Eli Hertzberg, president of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, urges approval of police matrons as dignified officials. She argues for trained, reputable women at police stations, depots, halls, parks, and schools to protect women and girls, reduce vice, and educate citizens about the role.
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Eli Hertzberg
The
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Comgeren
Texas Federation
Chiefs of Police
Hertzberg
Texas
Moral Betterment Movement Seeks Club Leadership Roster
A letter urges federation clubs to send the names and addresses of current presidents and corresponding secretaries. The request aims to ensure access to important literature for moral improvement and civic progress through coordinated club leadership records.
Socialists to Meet in Texas encampment at Grand Saline
The tenth annual encampment of the socialists of Texas will run August 18 to 23 at Grand Saline on the Texas & Pacific. The grounds—ample and a mile west of the depot—have special railroad rates. Thousands are expected for a week of outings with speakers including Eugene V. Debs and Emil Seidel of Milwaukee.
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Socialists of Texas
Grand Saline
Texas & Pacific
Eugene V. Debs
Emil Seidel
Milwaukee
Big Chicken Dinner Tonight at Riverside Restaurant
An advertisement notes a big chicken dinner today and a chicken supper tonight at Riverside Restaurant located at 101 East Houston Street. Meals priced at 25e.
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Riverside
East
Houston Street
Alderman Saunders Hosts Barbecue Tour of Lyn Land Ranch
Alderman George W. Saunders led a city party including Mayor Brown and council members on a tour of Lyn Land ranch in Bexar County. They viewed the irrigation system and pecan grove, ending with a Medina Valley barbecue where large quantities of veal and mutton were served. Senator Burton and other local business figures attended discussions on Florence area development and tourism potential.
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Bexar County
George W. Saunders
Brown
Lyn Land Ranch
Medina Valley
Somerset Road
Applewhite Road
Alderman Saunders
Mr. Saunders
Saunders
Charles O. Austin
Real Estate Exchange
Austin
San Antonio
J. Woodward
Burton Promotes Arizona Irrigation Project near Prescott
Former U S Senator J R Burton of Kansas leads an irrigation project near Prescott Arizona guiding development and funding efforts for the initiative. Local officials and agricultural groups back Burton as he advances the plan.
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United States
J. R. Burton
Kansas
Prescott, Ari
Train schedule changed for San Antonio and Aransas Pass
The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad announces timetable revisions to take effect at 12 01 a m. Several trains have adjusted arrival and departure times, including No 3 from Houston arriving at 7 00 a m and No 5 from coast points arriving at 1 30 p m. Adjustments apply to Nos 42 2 6 43 and 41 with varied new times.
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San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Houston
Coast Points
Kerrville
Coast Towns
Kerrvile
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Zona
Douglas
Arizona Land & Irrigation Company
Senator Burton
Terrell Wells
Burton
San Jose
Palestine
Tex
R. C. Matthews
O. B. McReynolds
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Heads Land Company
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San Antonio Loan & Trust Company
Commerce Street
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Moore Building
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