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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1899

Page

9

Charter Revision Committee Discusses City Charter Changes

The city charter revision committee met in the city hall with Mayor Jacks and ex-affair member T. O. Murphy present. They discussed broad amendments including shifting public schools to elected boards, civil service for police and fire, and district based taxation for improvements, with subcommittees to draft proposals and a plan to publish notices.

Waliprey Ernst Steves J. D. Dobbs Alex Joske WW. W. Walling Frank Grice Chiis Callan Jesse Oppenheimer Vorlen P. Brown Messrs Ifleks Allarthey Altgelt T. O. Murphy Bexar County Air. Aubrey Chris. Gallan Altgelt Steve S Gilee Mmr. Wulllog Nyreharter Tucson T. C. Murphy Austin Dallas Vic Gev. G. Altgelt R. B. Minor Frost Steves Auviey O. Murphy Jacks Grice Fre Cty Council Grite Poke P Gop Nebraska Aligelt Murphy Wating George O. Altgelt

Measles report lands at city health office

Measles cases reported to the city health office yesterday with entries at 210 Main Avenue in West End and a location on Gurenka Street near Meerscheidt. Other notes mention carpets mats and furniture stock received at Wolfson's Furniture Store on B-G-te.

Thie Ality Health Office Main Avenue AL West End Gurenka Meerscheidttreet Axew Eine Wolfson

Community praise for Shafer Downey at Matho City College

Readers applaud the patronage of Shafer Downey and the Matho City Commercial College. The note highlights attendance by boys and girls from the galley to the Geo. Tall¢ building and commends Downey for his persistent, untiring efforts earning public confidence and support.

Matho City Commercial College Shafer Downey

State Lumbermen Convention Planned for April in City

TIOO LOOS COMING the State Lumberman's convention to be held in this city April 11 12 and 13 with a grand Mexican car e per on the closing night will be held in Beethoven Maennerehor hall On the night of the supper the great Hoa Yioo Concantenation will be held on Uns room of the hall.

Beethoven Maennerehor Thu ‘Hall

For Rent Delights: furnished or unfurnished ten rooms

For rent in a high point location at South Teights with south and east front, ten rooms and a bath, three galleries, large yard. Convenient carriage nerves. Address by John T. Wambleton & Co at 104 East Commerce St.

Bath South Teights Whitt John T. Wambleton & CO East Commerce St

City Hall Notes Show Busy Council Preparations

City officials led by Mayor Hicks and City Clerk Johnson reviewed upcoming council agendas. Delinquent tax collection and license enforcement dominate the week with reports on street, sanitation, and public works projects, plus appointments to fire, health, and park posts and new police positions under discussion.

Tohnson Assie Vigior Beg Reze Joe Poor Poor Teres Drint Jolarson Cownell West End Suniress Olly Muarshull Shardein Alune Farther de Eidovon Apyotative GhiyAuditor Vinton Ty Temes James Svas Hla Pedderessor John G. Vinek Alaruy Rony Batvigtia Edmendor Feds Aly Will Debla Joe Imre San Pedr Park Chas Digivich Gue Franks Hileks Richard Scott Sandebonill Tie Teastor Soledad Hicks Board of Health Max Suter Bart Crowther John Robb Voges Tobnsom

Iron Beds With Brass Trim Drop From Two Dollars

White enamel trimmed iron beds advertised by S Wolfson’s Furniture Store in Oss te, offering beds priced as low as two dollars, highlighting affordable bedroom furnishings and home decor options.

S. Wolfson

Oyster Banquet Honors Mayor Hicks At Witth Ward Hicks Club

Members and guests gathered at the apaclots hall at Avenue D and Ditid street for an oyster banquet in honor of Mayor Hicks. About 100 attendees enjoyed turkey, oyster dressing, salads, beet, and Lemp’s beer. Notables present included City Clerk Glatk Tolinsem, Attorney Deutschman, Mr. Wil Toni, and Bert Wolfe.

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Carmichael Out as State Convict Contractor Resigns

Captain A. J. Carmichael, longtime state convict contractor at Texas penitentiaries, resigns after twenty one years. Carmichael, well known in San Antonio, has frequently aided in delivering prisoners from the Rex Building.

Mr. Davis A. J. Carmichael Texas Pealtentiaries Carmichael San Antonio

Jail to Penitentiary Move Shocks Local Readers

Bir Davie, in a week’s span, moved 61st prisoner Elijah Jones to the penitentiary at Santaville after a burglary and theft conviction. Jones held 231 Avenue O corner Pine Street address and faced a yearlong sentence. The transfer prompts postponement of Monday night receptions by Professor Schemmel while the campus unveils plans amid a crowded, near-town relocation.

Ar County Bir Davie Antonio Elijah Jonce Santaville Jones Avenue O Peon Street Linntes A.B. Clearch Iourton Atrent Schemmel Norma Whisbach Edith Simpson Stella Wasner Mucile Gibbs Louiss Boltz Dirs W. A. HW Miller

Dan's Gym Brings New Fights and Matches Next Saturday

Dan Bitter's new gymnasium draws many requests for another program. Plans include a three round series with two rounds and one five round bout, plus a wrestling match.

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Signatures for Bonds Reed by Local Officials

Austin Bank President Carlson and County Commissioners conferred yesterday to obtain signatures of County Judge Peter Jonas and County Clerk Preck Mec Newton for use on railroad subsidy refunding bonds. Rotary members witnessed acknowledgments. W. Wilmows and H. Wamberson joined, with travel plans noted and local bank arranging summer concerts.

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