City eyed land swap to gain river frontage from water company
Commissioner Lambert outlined a plan to swap Brackenridge Park frontage owned by the San Antonio Water Supply Co for city land near Laurel Heights Terrace. Mayor Brown supported exploring a transfer or a sale plus bonus to obtain about 6200 feet of River Avenue frontage, preserving acreage while possibly simplifying Brackenridge Park use.
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Lambert
Brackentidsa Fark
San Antonio
Laurel Helshis Terrace
Water Company
Lang
Brackenridge Park
Laurel Heights Terrace
Walter Company
Brown
Larbert
River Avenue
Lampert
Catfish by Swift River rake catch in San Antonio
Real estate man George Kottler fished two pound catfish from the San Antonio River using a rake while crossing the Houston street bridge. Aiding him were Q T Hutler and river spectators. The fish was placed in San Pedro Park lake by Parks Commissioners.
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San Antonio
George Kottler
San Pedro Park
Keitler
Houston Street
Mr. Fish
Q. T. Hutler
Blue Bird Boat Company
Koilier
Botiler
Commissioners of Parks
Lambert
Collectors Do Not Get Commission Delinquent Tax Rule
Austin June 38 In response to a comptroller and attorney general inquiry the new delinquent tax law effective June 26 bars collectors from the 5 percent commission for compiling delinquent tax rolls until duties defined by the act are performed. The ruling settles whether commission accrues from enactment or after service completion, noting collectors previously believed the act allowed immediate payment. Judge W A Key announces candidacy for associate Justice of the Supreme Court if a constitutional amendment increases the judiciary, with Tulsa intensifying coverage.
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Austin
Tex
Comptroller's Department
Attorney General's Department
Cassiidacy
W. AL Key
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Court
Tuls
Geenagee
Sutherland Springs
Railroads barred from ten cent passenger penalty
In an order issued by Chancellor Taylor in Mississippi railroads were denied the right to impose a ten cent penalty on passengers who fail to purchase tickets at stations with ticket offices. The order states railroads cannot charge more than three rents per mile and the proposed additional ten cents for train fare is unlawful.
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Tackson
Mice
Taylor
Railreads
Mississippi
Hopes for Sunist Central lines tax reduction noted
A $2 200 000 reduction in assessed intangible values for the Sunist Central lines was announced by Judge H M L Garwood general attorney. The adjusted valuation now totals 927 16 047 the figures reflect a lower tax base for the system as of June 30 in Austin Texas. A Texas meeting series of Buy It In Texas aims to coordinate support with Bay It Made in Texas and other regional events in Fort Worth San Antonio and Houston. Wichita Falls directors reconsider expansion plans and plan a meeting to elect a new director. Grand Master Tig the corner stone ceremony for a new city hall was held today.
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Austin
Tex
State Intangible Tax Board
H. ML. Garwood
Texas
C W. Woodman
Bay
Wichita Falls
Chamber of Commerce
Gaya
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Levine
Palm Beach
Wilson Bros
Krotch
Dollar Garment
Alamo Plaza
Lamberts Interested
R. J. Harding
Houston Street Bridge
Hailes
Husboads
Horstont’s
Susar
Masons
Jay
Essis
New City
Washer Bros. Co
Pajamas Sur
Split & Sennett
Sailor Straws
Bae
Brighton Garters
Toimanas
Bangkoks
Genuine Goodall
Noware, Mandalays
Sumatex Linens
Silk Sox
AdArt
Wilkog Bros
New York
Revere
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