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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
10
London editors warn that regardless of whether Britain blocks cotton or treats it as contraband the South’s cotton growers should be compensated. The Spectator suggests Britain might appease the Democratic South by buying part of the crop to sustain British purchases.
Fragmentary archival line notes a debate over government action regarding grievances of Southern cotton planters and a claim that a prior settlement had been satisfied. The brief text hints at political controversy without full context or names.
Three frame homes on adjoining lots were nearly destroyed by a 3 49 a m blaze Friday. Properties included 214 German street owned by William Molsa with occupants George Mackie, 1008 Nolan street rented by P A Hull, and 214 German street owned by P H Henack rented by A M Haak. Total damage estimated at 200 dollars. Firemen made three runs between 3 20 and 7 p m Thursday. A kerosene stove explosion at 302 Test street caused 100 dollars damage. A false alarm delayed the second run at 2 20 overock, sending fire crews to the 109 block on Hast Houston street. A pile of waste caught fire at 8a Wort Cypress street, causing the last run. Sutherland Springs and return every Sunday with special Sunday morning rides at 9 18 to the city.
A San Antonio committee plans to press Morgan Line for regular coastwise service between Port Aransas and New York. They cite government harbor improvements and 25 foot depths, aiming to boost southwest Texas trade and use Galveston for shipments, with partners ready to cooperate locally to attract Morgan Line calls.
The article describes Henry B. P. Davis of J. P. Morgan & Co aiding negotiations to develop Port Aransas as a deep water port. It notes Morgan interests in ship routes to United States, with the Houston ship channel opening boosting San Antonio’s prospects. The New York Houston Steamship Company aims to begin August 1, linked to Mallory Line, offering freight savings and potential patronage growth for Morgan interests and local merchants. A committee led by T. W. Weber chairs efforts to secure shipper support and port access.
Fifty to sixty children and caregivers attended a party at the Clinic on Thursday afternoon. The event, organized by Miss Tiny McKnight and Miss Mary Baylor, featured music, dancing, and refreshments for the kindergarten crowd. Guests included Miss Elley Carr, Mrs. Aanie Bee, and Miss Mary Aubrey who sang and played for the children amid palm and flag decorations.
Irregular OCR fragment lists birth record and burial permit items along with place names and personal names. Likely a county notice referencing these records and related facilities such as inns or venues, but readable specifics are limited.
A San Antonio letter from the Third Assistant Secretary of State promises strong measures by the American government to protect and facilitate cotton exports. The note responds to Chamber of Commerce resolutions urging relief of neutral European ports access, outlining broad aims to safeguard interests and outline potential methods without specifics.
The list notes numerous visitors staying at hotels such as the Menger, Gunter, and St Anthony in San Antonio. Names include W H Keltt of Dallas, Mrs Derien Quaila of Gonzates, Tom E B Chapman of Denton, Paylor of Waco, G L Burton of New York, Bedell of Marshal, P Lew of San Angelo, Boyer of Cincinnati, Sutton of Dallas, Hewitt of Topeka, J A Roberts of Gurension, GA Lawze of Dallas, and others. Several guests are registered at the Menger, Gunter, or St Anthony during the period. A separate note mentions a felony-related matter tied to the annual convent railroad police summary of Portes.
Through Wall Street crowds watches a gold miner at work 100 feet above ground. He operates as foreman for 4. A. Volk a wrecker under contract to remove old government assay gear and conduct mining alongside an abandoned smokestack at Pine Street. Dust and debris rise as gold particles are recovered from the chimney.
Contractors salvaging the old assay office discovered dust and ashes containing minute gold particles. A private assayer confirmed pay dirt from swept dust, with two gold rings and a gold pen recovered. The sweep yielded soot and ashes near the furnaces rich in pure gold to be sent for separation.
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