Stone and Webster become a 100000.04K firm says Forbes
B C Forbes recounts how Stone and Webster rose from MIT classmates to a dominant electrical engineering firm. They claim to have built 10 percent of installed central station capacity in the United States and Canada and the West Indies, running major hydroelectric and paper mill projects. The article highlights their hiring from MIT, generous pay, profit sharing, and strong promotion policy to keep talent.
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B. C. Forbes
Stone and Webster
Charles A. Stone
Eewin
Wesler
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sears
America
United States
Canada
West Indies
Stance
Maassachusetta Institute
Iver
Messrs
Mr. Stone Shouthin
Amond
Alain
Templar
Win
Rno
Ensex
YWCA Names Summer Physical Director
Miss Lois Word, a San Antonio native and Oberlin College graduate, will supervise physical activities at the YWCA this summer. Swimming is her specialty.
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Lois Word
San Antonio
Oberlin ‘College
Car buyer sought in Light Classifieds Care Wanted
In the Light Classifieds Care Wanted column a buyer is advertised as ready cash and ready to purchase vehicles. The notice invites owners seeking quick sale to contact the advertiser, promising immediate cash payment upon agreement.
Day Grusader Threatens to End Raids
Aurora June 27 State's Attorney George D Carbury a reform prosecutor whose raids are noted and Mrs Lillian Deking wounded in a raid last March announces the drive will not end until Kane County supervisors pay nearly 7900 in investigators expenses. The board previously refused and referred bills to the judiciary committee. About a third of the amount is said to have been approved by the committee. Included is 1700 for hospital and medical care for Deputy Sheriff Joy Smith wounded by Deking's son. Carstrom general counsel says Kane County not liable for these expenses.
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Aurora
George D. Carbury
Reform
Lillian Deking
Kane County ‘Supervisors
Hia
Juilicingy Committee
Hbospita
Joy Smith
Mra Deking
Oscar G. Carstrom
Torpey General
Girl Drowns After Sucked Into Park Pipe
Frankie Peters seven year old daughter of Hallie Peters Creek county superintendent of schools drowned last night at the municipal swimming pool after being sucked into a ten inch siphon pipe. Local officials investigate cause and safety measures.
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Sapdlpa
Orla
Hela Fost
Frankie Peters
Hallie Peters
Creek County
Two US Cruisers to Be Sold Not Fit for Service
Two decommissioned cruisers, the New Orleans and the Albany, mustering naval history, will be offered for sale. Purchased during the Spanish American War from the American government, they participated in the engagement off Santiago de Cuba. the Albany served in the Vera Cruz expedition earlier in the century, reflecting faded wartime roles.
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Wasdtneton
D.C
Oxteans
Albans
Lotimerit Tr
Arnvilian
Orlenty
Soutisgn
Cuba
Cervers
Aquatron
Albany
Avoura
Postmasters Conven e Texas bid for 1920 convention
The National League of District Postmasters plans a September meeting in Ningere Falla to consider hosting the 1920 convention. San Antonio will present its bid through the chamber of commerce. The Texas division will meet July 2 to 4 to discuss entering the contest and bringing the event to Texas.
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National League of District
Ningere Falla
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
League
Dalf
Timy
Principal fined in car collision case at court
A lengthy 1928 court record details Lonnie Pass amore and coDefendant fined $200 after a car collision injuring a resident at 1114 South Olive Street. Judge Dave Watson presided, appeals followed, and the case moved between municipal and county courts before final disposition. Witnesses described the van striking the rear of the egg-driven vehicle, spinning, and crashing into a house, with a later note on attempted purchases under price.
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Lonnie
Eapt
Whistler
Corporation Court
Dave Watson
Black
South Olive Street
Drews
Nion
Taure- Woy
Watson
Aia
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Reading Cr
Houston
Alamo Life
Imer Richardsone CO
Investment Gankers Travis Jesperson
Ioe
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Perry L. King & CO
Trevis Building
Ben Antonio, Terns
Nixon Building
Corpus Christi
Terma
Alamo National Company
Alamo National Bank
Antonio
Mala the
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Travia
Crockett 465
Also National Bank
Nullaing
Shebie Fleer
Travie Buillaing
Romantic
Great Construction Company
Damon
Wan
Charles A. Blane
Hag Island
Ghin
Wtowas
Stone
American International Corporation
Treifentalls
Mr. Blane
George Q. Mubfield
Han User
Jxdorerkap
Mr. Stone
Miracle
Mubfield
Sn Stone and
Webster
New Mount
Grusader
National Bond and
Margaret Corporation
Milan Diaz
Win Hills
Murbee
Amboust
Herview
Sun Service
Apechaliots
SAN Antonio Public Service CO
Prinipal
Chine Shop
Baltes
Shavers
Tejas Ranches
E.B
Chandler & Company
Wynne
Jack C. Butterfield & Company
Nat'l Rank
Comnerce Opvo
Crochett &3
D.& A. Oppenheimer
W. Commerce
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