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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1899
Page
4
Citizens question city finances as talks of new levies and taxes swirl. The piece urges a taxpayers association to demand accountability, prevent reckless borrowing, and oversee city operations amid alleged mismanagement of the Hicks administration and collector's office.
Melcher Kulzar a Mexican farmer living near the Second mission is in critical condition after falling from his wagon on Friday. He sustained a concussion and has spoken incoherently since the accident. Dr Berrey attended him and he was moved to the hospital. He is about 45 years old.
Unclaimed parcels linger in the Pacific Express office listing numerous names including A. E. Buckham Mrs Chas Devits J Forrest J W Canard J B Heard Mrs J G Luck S B Lang SG Lett FE C Long N F Murray James McDonatt T W Aullaly GB Sfoore Mrs M Newman Peacock School Mrs M Romine BG Robertson J TW Ivalah A Dé etaloraie WTA Searhoratsh St Sneleseey Mrs B Waist A D Weeks Borel Portrait o OK Clark WV B Grigsby Mrs Louis Frieg Andy Tally.
The report recounts extensive work by Mayor Sandeben's administration including cleaning streets, removing trees and garbage, operating sprinklers on multiple avenues, and maintaining daily electric street car systems. It lists numerous streets cleaned, sprinklers areas, and drainage projects with amounts of dirt and mud removed and trenches dug.
Beginning Monday the Turk Exchange will receive reports of horse racing throughout the country with direct communication to all race-tracks. The less suburban race will also be reported and pools will be on all races.
City Clerk Johnson has organized occupation tax records in regular order in a newly designed rolling top cage. The new system aims to speed license issuance in the city.
Bexar County Commissioners will meet to continue taxing personal property as the Board of Equalization resumes its work. Commissioner H B Salliway advocates seizing outsiders with mortgages in other counties, proposing to tax securities not rendered locally. He argues franchises should be taxed, aims to reduce land value taxation, and aid small property owners while noting banks and corporations generally help themselves.
Police hunted all day for the negro who assaulted Sirs. Alex Uhl near South Heights Friday afternoon but left without a clue to his location. Assistant City Marshal John Wilkins Jr and Mounted Officer Charlie Van River scoured Riverside Park all afternoon. Rumors of capture faded. officials remained confident he would be found soon. One officer believed a suspect was spotted and would be brought to justice by nightfall.
Reading from a New York Evening Sun piece the balloon scene in the Great Ruby prompts views on political possibilities. The balloon mouth carries a taunt about Spain while another line mocks the Maine disaster. The Chicago Economist questions advertising ethics and decency, urging a stop to shameless signage and unsettling imagery.
Mall arrives for Colonel Chambers B McKibbin new Texas Department commander and adjutant general P W West expected today or Monday. Staff speculation centers on promotions. Galveston likely stays in Gulf. Major Crowell pushes canine control, promising drastic actions and a dog roundup to curb nightly howls. Major Bullig may pay off light battery Monday.
District records show a weekly tally of county warrants for May and June payments including clerk hire, road work, bridge repairs, lumber purchases, coal, and various service fees. Notable items include Adams Keller payroll on Jackson and Eller roads, Elmendorf road lumber, and insurance of per diem for J. E. Trainer.
Elegant prizes will be awarded by NIC TENGG Bell Jewelry Co FP Peck Newton & Weller S W Wolf Son H L Wagner Co and G 4 Duerler Meg Co to pupils attending the Select Sumayer school at the Alamo City Business College Alamo Insurance Building Sem ciroulare S-11-2L.
Fire Chief Tobin raced to South Heights yesterday after a city electrician’s lineman accidentally triggered a fire alarm while testing a circuit. The false alarm disrupted the Sev enth ward operation for the morning.
A partially legible note mentions Alamo City Business College and an event titled Setect Swamti Seheel opening Randay at the Insurance Building. Details are fragmentary, but indicate a business college orientation or opening ceremony in a dated city setting.
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