San Antonio man alleges mortgage forged to attend world fair
In a district court case, the plaintiff, an elderly man, claims he was induced to sign a deed that was in fact a mortgage for $600 to secure money for a mine. The mortgage, dated May 1894, was to enable a visit to the World’s Fair in St. Louis, with a trusted party allegedly negotiating on his behalf.
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la Buna Schonberg
EG District Court
Torneon
PWN
San Antonin
St. Louis
Mortgage foreclosure request over disputed conveyance
The defendant claims lack of knowledge about a transaction and seeks court action to decree conveyance and foreclose a mortgage. He asserts the note holder paid 3600, with remaining sums due, and that the property deed shows a 1900 conveyance to the defendant, while alleging the mortgage status and ownership are in dispute.
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Nefendak
Paine
Phuinttiz
County tax office reports slow progress on delinquent list
The county back tax office outlines slow work on compiling delinquent taxpayers data for a public sheet. Aims to notify each payer when balances are cleared, though progress is hindered by the large volume and destruction of the prior sheet.
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Early Summer Closing At Bon Ton Draws Walkout Notice
The Bon Ton restaurant at East Hawklon Street introduces a 10 p.m. summer closing and adjusted worker hours to balance longer daily demand with rest. Proprietor Henry Mergen d ble, the owner, cites improved guest service and alert staff as reasons for the new schedule.
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Henry Mrgendle
Bon ‘Ton
Gua East Hawklon Street
Review and Comment on Old World Affairs
Review of long, sprawling dispatches from Paris, Constantinople, and beyond. The piece analyzes reactions to Jules Guesde’s speech and debates over Turkish, German, and Russian political maneuvers, including spread of anarchist concerns and Ottoman coastal schemes. It notes diplomatic impotence and potential military or policing responses amid rising European tension.
Doon Kidney Pills Advertised in San Antonio Notice
An old San Antonio advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for workrelated kidney strain and urinary issues. It cites a local carpenter, F Morales, praising the product after use in 1903, claiming relief from back pain, kidneys and joints discomfort, and a stopped urinary problem. The piece warns against fake imitators and lists Forter Millman Co as a Buffalo principal.
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Asan
San Antonio
Noa
Dean
San Antonio Eurer
F. Morales
Carpenter
Hoveton Sit
Tex
Seventh Street
Doon
Texas Thug Ca
Herve
Pries
Forter Millman Co
Buffalo
Nole
Tortle United
San Antonio Light Announces Policy To Public
The San Antonio Light declares a new policy guiding its progress toward a broad, fair, and responsible newspaper. It pledges honest practice, experienced staff, and expansion of Associated Press and telegraph services while growing circulation and delivering advertisers a strong medium.
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San Antonio
DAILY
WIGHT
Associated Press
Western Union
Texas 13
Miny
SAN Antonio Light Pue
Uncle Sam's $1208 Job Goes Begging
A 1910s public notice announces civil service exams for varied posts including trained nurse in the Panamacipal service with a $720 salary plus board. Other openings include immigration services in New York paying up to 960 and a treasury department engine position at 1200. The text notes low applicant interest and stresses the unique duties involved.
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Panamacipal Service
Immigration Services
New York
Treasury Department
Ub Fies
Untangling Intangible Assessments in Court Proceedings
A case before the court questions how intangible assets should be assessed and included on the tax roll. The issue centers on whether the commissioners court or a board of equalization should direct the assessor to add unrendered intangible assets, with potential guidance from a Supreme Court ruling.
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Gels
Board of Equalization
Supreme Eouive Tt
Aimbutt
Rain and ruin hit growers as markets shift
Local notes report rain would harm certain growers further and spoil their prospects for the year. A city observer mentions an orchid near town and widespread crop failures. In other items, a promotional ad rushes cheap hats and a large paper goods supplier offers paper products, wrapping materials, and printed items at low prices.
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Marinett Vo
Announcements for Democratic primary candidates in San Antonio
The Daily Light prints a flurry of candidate notices for the 1906 Democratic primaries in Bexar County. Names include A Worabach Gal, Atv Grahem Dowdell, de Glow, T Cubbs, FP O'Brien, SOLON STEWART, George Surkey, Andreas Cos Jr, Joseph Ityan, Loninowica Pill H Sheek, Thad Adame, Frank Newton, C S Robinson, A P Watton Jr, Peter Joni Jr, John A Bitter, Marvy Hortaberg, Chas F Stevens, and Gho C Shoaf. Notices invite primary support and list places like Place No. 1 or 2, with dates around July 28, 1906. The Light also notes edition details and solicits reader attention.
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Grahem Dowdell
Bexar County
Pha Light
Aonsemins
Joseph Ityan 2As
Far County
Paul Meerscheik
Nyse
Aemocratis
Gho
C. Shoaf
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