San Antonio News Seeks Growth Amid Tax and Court Changes
The San Antonio Light reports property values may rise and condemning streets could become costly as the city leans toward rapid growth. Theodore Roosevelt is noted as a historic ex-president, while the mexar county court bill advances to the governor for signature to create a supplementary civil court, easing county judges and aiding litigants.
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Conmerce
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San Antonio
Senate
Mexar County Court
Exit the Rough Rider and the Taft transition
An editorial contrasts Roosevelt’s eight years as president with the incoming Taft administration. It lauds Roosevelt’s honesty and energy while criticizing impulsiveness and party aggression. It predicts four years of sanity, peace, dignity, and prosperity under Taft and awaits a clearer judgment after Roosevelt’s era ends.
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White House
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Do It Now Mayor's Push to Widen Every Street
The mayor urges immediate action on widening streets across San Antonio, stating it will showcase enterprise and attract growth. He predicts a future boom in population and traffic as the plan takes shape, stressing the need for citizen support and timely implementation.
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Brodier
Trattie
Wayer
Judge Forker Hands Sammy a New Pair of Pants
In a Brooklyn children's court, Judge Forker orders Sammy, a 14 year old labeled "Fat" and tall for his age, to obtain loosened, baggy pants after his father convicted him for street selling candy at night. The decision centers on proper attire and the boy’s comfort in school and life.
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Children’s Court
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Etme Sunny Creen
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Andre Forker
Shady
Mooney
Harriman in Texas A jumble of mixed reports and rumors
A garbled clipping mentions Mr Harriman tied to Texas with mentions of tents, hard wood floors and wires. It quotes various papers guessing at trips and health notes while other fragments mock or misstate his plans. The piece reads like a collage of overheard lines and editorials with no clear narrative.
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Texas
Aggusta
Chraniel
Not Such A Fool In A Highland Tale
A British age tale recalls a fool who chooses the larger calf for a smaller price, arguing that understanding value is key but that accepting certain explanations invites risk. A stranger questions the fool's logic, revealing cultural humor about bargaining and perception.
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Hiev
San Antonio 21 Years Ago in 1898
A mixed San Antonio bulletin notes a child found dead on Maralval Street and a birthday celebration at 210 North Street. It mentions the Lone Star Guo club plans Sunday shoots, teachers seeking five years uniform texts, stockman W J Moore visiting, R B Speed in town, a northern business trip, a farmers meet to raise hide prices, and a rumored plan for a local medical college.
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Ucero
Tnt
Maralvail Street
Iam Dobrowolstd
North Street
Natal
Lone Star Guo Club
Pcriool
W. J Moore
Gilkeston
Aity
R. B. Speed
Nevada
Reilly Haa
Texas
Meyer's
San Antonio
Between Ourselves and Odd News From Pittsburg Conference
A fragmentary OCR from a industrial era page includes disjointed items. References appear to Pittsburg and a judge freeing a streetcar conductor. The text contains garbled dialogue about a car incident and a mock courtroom exchange. This piece lacks a coherent report or clear event.
Fragmentary wedding vow garble from old text
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a wedding scene with phrases about a bride, her mother, and a Downie figure. The readable bits suggest a prearranged marriage reference but lack clear names, places, or dates to establish a full news item.
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Memoirs of an Office Seekers Wife excerpt page
February entries reveal Arthur’s renewed drive for a Washington department post amid Taft administration distractions. The narrator laments delays, notes Arthur’s meetings with party leaders, and recounts locals' skepticism and jealousy while he still awaits promises. A rhyme by Dora Marquis follows about an active child named Willie.
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Arihir
Avetha Antil
Arkhur
Taft
Mofkey
Arthur
Dora Marquis
William
Bax
Willie
A Bunch of Giddy Young Things at a Mat
A group of women at a theatre matinee gossip about seats, looks, and the show. They tease each other about outfits, seek friends in the audience, and react to the performers and romantic prospects with playful chatter.
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