Political intrigue swirls in San Antonio graft allegations
A signed statement reveals Mayor Callaghan’s influence in placing Pablo Cruz as a county commissioner candidate and then withdrawing him from the ticket. Cruz recounts meetings with Judge Shook and Callaghan, threats from Cassiano, and shifts in support as the party coalition reshapes the race for Precinct No. 1 in Bexar County.
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Pablo Cruz
Phil Shook
Jose Cassiing
Callaghan-Shook
Crux
San Antonio
V Asl
Bexar County
Fexan
Nate
Lerétefero
Express
Gexar County Central Democrate
Aid
Judge Shack
Wy Supning
Fudgcock
Shook
Messrs. Shook
Ma Uigt
Caligehan
Paar
Epworth League encampment for Corpus Christi announced
Lae San Antonio and Avensis Pass department leader Hagedala, state president of the Epworth League, returned from Corpus Christi where preparations for the Upyorth League encampment are underway to be held there next month August 5 and 6. Notables include W N Wiggins and Miss Nannie Lee Frayser expected among about 10 000 attendees.
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Hagedala
San Antonio
Avensis Pass
Epworth League
Yesternday
Carpus Christi
Upyorth League
Corpus Christ
Alere
Aly
W. N. Wiggins
Ecurity
Texas State Sunday School Association
Daleag
Nannie Lee Frayser
Louisvill
Lawman's Movement
KR. H. Wester
John H. Popper
Ragschild
Deputy U S Marshals Guarding the Border
Deputy United States Marshal D Dadeon returned from Del Rio with warrants to seize Mexican revolutionists who might cross the Rio Grande. He arrested Refugio Roderia for sympathizing with revolutionists and released him on bond. Deputy Hollanien left for Del Rio with warrants to arrest any revolutionists who might cross the river.
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D. Dadeon
Aline
United States
del Rio
Jl Jast
Rio Grande
Refugio Roderia
Runners Reach Toledo After New York to Chicago Message
At 5 22 this morning the messengers reached Toledo carrying a message from New York to Chicago. Local runners started from Adrian Michigan with the dispatch. A large crowd welcomed them and witnessed the Toledo stop.
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New York
Chicago
Tolada
Fremont
Adrian
Mich
New Effort to Curb Bills of Lading Frauds in Commerce
New York reports that Seattle commissioners will meet amid New York and other city committees to draft a uniform bill of lading reforms. The aim is to curb frauds alleged by shippers, as the Interstate Commerce Commission admits limited authority to enforce changes. Leaders from cotton, grocery, and banking sectors warn Congress action is needed to prevent credit restrictions and broader commercial harm.
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New York
Seattle
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bressnt
Commissioners of Uniform Laws
Interstate Conmerce Commission
Shine
Congress
M. Ll. Mandelhaim
Cotton Exchange
Theo F.whitmarsh
Wholesda Grocers Aumeciation
Chas. F. Droste
Lading
Luling Reports First Bale of Cotton Sold
Luling’s first bale of cotton was sold here Friday. Buyer was Walker Bros. & Co. It was raised by Jose Guerra on Mrs. N. Champion’s farm on route. The bale brought $74.70 at 11 cents per pound.
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Walker Bros. & Co
Jose Guerra
Mra. N. Champion
Texas Girls Study Spanish in Mexico City
Five Texan girls visiting Mexico City for language study, listed as Ming Mabel Brooks Olura and Nor Cronelot Dallas Nina Weissinger Mild Spence San Antonio relatives of local figures. They advocate Texans spending and becoming familiar with the neighboring republic to the south during their summer stay.
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Texas
Mexico
Mexico City
Rentafa
Aummer
Ming Mabel Brooks
Ister
Vietat Brooks
Aus Hn
Attornty Gonarnt Cine
Nina Weissinger
Tvilde
Mika Spence
San Annelo
Nlece
Quebec Celebrates Pageant With Prince of Wales Guest
Quebec will host a sweeping pageant marking the 300th anniversary of its founding. The Prince of Wales will attend with Royal and diplomatic dignitaries as actors reenact Champlain Cartier and other landmark moments on the Plains of Abraham. The program includes processions, a naval arrival, and the monumental Plains of Abraham battle scene. The event unites Canada France Britain and the United States in a commemorative tribute to early North American history.
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Quebec
Prince OF Wales
Plains of Abraham
New World
Canada
Moe Iwich
France
United States
Lingle
Cartier
Francis
Telm
Great Western Cauntry
Henry
Champlain
Mother Marie
Areuines
Dollard
Montreal
Mer. de Laval
Thoddlin
Fatr Kaake
Ntwma
Meéb
Times of Champlain
Alim
North America
Don du Met
Harnd
Jacques Cartier
Ha Larret
Li Ting
Marquia de Tracy
Thea Danmont de
St. Luc
Wolfe
Montcalm
Ho St Charles
Busy day for U S athletes at Olympic trials
Tondo July 2 an almost entirely new set of American athletes began the firehose program at the stadium. Sprinters and jumpers arrive from Brighton, with weight throwers and distance runners moving into the main events. Weather hindered some, but Dan Daniels of the New York Athletic Club won the final 1,000-yard swim while L. G. Rich of the Brooklyn Shooting Club finished fourth in 1:00.
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Tondo
Passon
Aone
Moé
Merg
Dte
Brighton
Thuy
Charles M. Daniels
New York Athletic Club
LL G. Rich
Sunday School Teacher Question Appears in Odd Exchange
Fragmentary Chicago Tribune clipping shows a Sunday School teacher named Tommy Tyeler discussing why someone was running a mower. The brief dialogue mentions mortification and a question about fighting for a mist or prior action, with unclear context and dates.
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Chicago Tribune
Tomiy
Tommy Tyeler
Unbiased Prohibition Debate Planned At Empire Theatre
A public discussion on the over shadowing issue is scheduled at the Empire Theatre next Thursday July 23 at 830 pm. The letter from Bexar County prohibition leaders invites the anti prohibition chairman to present his case before a joint audience to test the strength of their position before the upcoming vote.
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Empire Theatre
Bexar County
San Antonio
Texas
Irowita
W. P. Coleman
Prohibition Committee
Besgr County
Commerce Street
Louis Hewnmacn
Mr. W., P.colemn
Prohibition Submission Committed
Bexan Covnty
San Antonio Ordinance Regulating Sewer and Drain Works
City ordinance restricts laying sewer and drain pipes in streets sidewalks plazas or other public places without prior council permission. Applicants must submit a map profile location of manholes and cost estimates to the city engineer, with records kept in the engineer's office. Violations incur fines from five to two hundred dollars per offense with each day a separate offense. Signed July 1 1908 by Mayor Bryan Callaghan and City Clerk Fred Friby.
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City Counell
San Antonio
Porsons
Jilaza
Ctly
Rey
Bryan Callaghan
Fred Friby
Building Permits Issued for Several Structures
R Frederick obtains a one story business house permit on North Ploves street for 3600 dollars. Mrs M A Lowe files second story addition on Drily Place for 2150. Brown secures two story dwelling on Dut field street for 1850. Elizabeth Ogden filed second story addition on Oakland street for 3000. H F Gever gets four room dwelling on Wyong street for 1200. The Texas company plans a barn on North Comul street for 800. F Eberhardt applies for a four room dwelling on Geyalles street for 200.
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R. Frederick
North Ploves Street
M. A. Lowe
Drily Place
Brown
Field Street
Meta. Elizabeth Ogden
Oakland Street
H. F. Gever
Wyong Street
the Texas Company
North Comul Street
Eberhardt
Geyalles Street
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Court House
Cruz
Oboe
Joe Cassiano
Mr. Shook
Cassiano
Cansiano
Grand
Moe
Advertisament
Corpus
U. S
Vist the Line Star Soda Fountain
Alamo Plaza
Cream Soda Gene Se
Toledo
Swift Spechic CO
Atlarta
Brifters
Laws Committee
Luling
the Prince OF Wales
U.S
L. H. Heuermann, Ghaffman
Leita
Francid
J. Kearful
Ofa
Fememay
Timind Plate
Empire Theater
Atvertisament
Ursuling Academy of the Sacred Heart San Antoniq
Rdunsr Lading
Tatte Girin
Ursuline
Sdérosse
SAN Antonio Academy
Garden Academy Maverick Park
A. W. S. Gurion
Nelson and Draughon
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