San Antonio Adopts Record High City Tax Rate
The San Antonio city council set the 1915 fiscal year tax rate at $1.89 per $100 valuation, the highest in city history. Excluding the 40 cent school tax, the ad valorem rate is $1.49, funding a total city budget of $1,709,602.05 with most revenue from property taxes and the rest from fines and licenses. Mayor Brown notes extraordinary expenses, including West Commerce street widening and park improvements, justify the increase.
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Ewee
Sao
Eevee
Eeeveee
Orev
Brackenridge Park
West Commerce Street
River Avenue
Sesceun
Carnegie Library Sa
Tax Increase Justified by City Improvements and Widened Streets
Mayor Brown presents a 28 cent rise in the general fund tax rate from 1.61 to 1.89 citing West Commerce street widening sewer work park expenses and street cleaning as causes. The plan adds five and a half cents for new bonds one cent for schools and twenty-two cents for the general fund with a half cent no longer levied for the judgment fund. The paper notes the thirteen improvement districts keep their rates. A moving picture airdome and amusement park permit on Commerce street was approved to open May 20 under supervision of the building inspector and fire marshal.
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General Fund
Brown
Lambert
P. W. Box
Commerce Street
Knox Nursery
Southern Pacific president probes San Antonio growth and Medina Lake
W. B. Scott, president of Southern Pacific lines in Texas and Louisiana, passed through San Antonio on Saturday. He did not grant interviews but asked questions about the city's progress, Medina Lake development, tourist trade, and business outlook. Scott, en route to Houston from El Paso, stayed at the St. Anthony hotel for a morning visit with locals and officials.
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W. B. Scott
Southern Pacific Lines
Texas
Louisiana
San Antonio
Scott
Medina Lake
Houston
el Paso
Southern Pacific
St. Anthony Hotel
Westley Boatright Pleads Guilty to Murder
Westley Boatright pleaded guilty in Criminal District Court to murder of Charles Thiele Jr. and received a life sentence. Earlier he was convicted for assault to murder and given fifteen years, with Thiele dying from the wounds after Boatright’s initial trial.
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Leslie Boatright
Charles Thiele
Austin
Tex
Westley Boatright
Charles Thiele Jr
Criminal District Court
Thiele
Boatright
Texas Fire Inspectors Adopt City Method in Small Towns
A Texas conference of state fire insurance commission inspectors agreed to extend city inspection methods to smaller towns. The commission notes growing interest in fire prevention and expects a lower loss ratio from this program.
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Austin
Tex
State Fire Insurance Commission
Texas
Cattlemen's Convention Special Train From Houston
The ad announces a special train to the Cattlemen's Convention in Houston with a return fare of 7 dollars and 55 cents. Train departs at 11:00 p m on March 20, operated by Southern Pacific.
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Houston
Cattlemen's Convention
Southern Pacific
Visiting hotel men praise city during San Antonio banquet
Harry L. Zeese and R. W. Johnson headlined a Saturday night banquet at the Menger, praising San Antonio as a premier winter resort. Johnson vowed to return next winter with family and promote the city nationwide, while Zeese pledged to boost the town as the best seasonable resort he has visited. Edwin H. Lee urged immediate funding for publicity, noting 1916's strong season and growing hotel investment. Others at the event included I. J. Hart, T. S. Baker, A. Lacey, William Nagle, and more.
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Harry l. Zeese
Cadillac Hotel
Detroit
R. W. Johnson
Lindell Hotel
Lincoln
Neb
San Antonio
Menger
Mr. Johnson
California
Florida
Zeese
Edwin H. Lee
I. J. Hart
T.S. Baker
A. Lacey
William Nagle
A. A. Smith
Alfred Lanner
Percy Tyrell
T. D. Dobbs
Attempt Is Made to Kill Juan Hernandez
Mexican suspect arrested after hours long pursuit by police led to a hospital scene. Juan Hernandez and his wife were found injured with an axe attack reported at their Tampico and South Colorado street home. Hernandez suffered two deep scalp wounds and remains hospitalized.
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Juan Hernandez
Tampico
South Colorado
Lancaster
Hernandez
Joe Ruhnke
McLemore Consoled by Letters on Warning Resolution
Washington March 4 Representative McLemore, anticipating defeat in the House, finds solace in broad support from farmers and citizens. Henry N Pope of the Texas Farmers Union sends a telegram praising the measure. McLemore says the resolution achieved its purpose to deter travel on armed belligerent ships and avoid war, while keeping open seas for commerce. Texas lawmakers aligned with the idea include Slayden Davis Black Summers Eagle Burgess Buchanan Callaway Stephens and Hardy.
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Washington, D. C
Representative McLemore
Henry N. Pope
Texas Farmers’ Union
Texas
United States
McLemore
Slayden
Davis
Black
Summers
Eagle
Burgess
Buchanan
Callaway
Stephens
Hardy
Another Vote on Armed Ships in Senate Soon
A Senate debate over armed ships continues as members challenge international law standards and nation’s obligations. The clash centers on whether changing conditions can alter existing rules and Britain’s blockade practices. The House faces a parliamentary tangle over the McLemore resolution and adjourns after seeking a workable rule.
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Senate
Colt
Rhode Island
North Dakota
McCumber
Great Britain
Mr. McCumber
McLemore
House
Rules Committee
Representative Flood
Foreign Affairs Committee
Grand jury in Travis County recessed without report
The Travis county grand jury in the Criminal District Court, ordered to probe alleged misapplication of public funds, recessed until Monday without reporting or returning indictments. Judge Fisher expects a report Monday as statewide interest grows.
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Austin
Tex
Travis County Grand Jury
Criminal District Court
Fisher
Wisher
Southern Dinners at Menger for Northern Tourists
A week of Southern Dinners at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio will feature old-fashioned Southern cooking to welcome Northern tourists wintering there. Manager Edwin H. Lee announces daily menu changes, with Mammie Hannah, an ex slave, supervising the cooking and preparing part of the meals.
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Menger
San Antonio
Edwin H. Lee
Menger Hotel
Mammie Hannah
Veterans to Meet on Preparedness Discussion at Moose Hall
Spanish American War veterans plan a Monday night meeting at Moose hall to discuss preparedness. The event seeks input from veterans and civilians on military training and health maintenance in camp. Fort Sam Houston training camp in June will also be covered. Several veterans intend to enroll in the civili an training program.
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Moose Hall
Fort Sam Houston
Spain
San Antonio Groups Protest Freight Embargo to New York
Telegrams from the San Antonio Traffic Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce to the Interstate Commerce Commission protest continuing eastern railroads embargoes on interior freight to New York and other ports. Hearing is set for Monday or Tuesday.
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San Antonio Traffic Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Eastern
New York
C. K. Dunlap
Sunset-Central
Morgan
Dunlap
Morgan Line
San Antonio
Galveston
Gulf Ports
Jitney Driver Fined for Overcharging Passenger
A jitney operator received a $10 fine from Police Court Judge Lowther after a Friday afternoon overcharge of 10 cents for a 5 cent ride. A passenger testified he protested but paid the higher fare under threat of violence, reporting the incident to police. The defendant claimed Mexican ignorance of the law and that 6 cents was a standard fare to attract trade.
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Lowther
Mexico
Honor Texas Heroes at Alamo Decoration Day Observance
Anniversary of the Alamo fall and Decoration Day marked with 4:16 PM exercises at Ben Milam's grave Milam square. School children participate. Madden Hill of Main Avenue High will give a patriotic address. Songs include Texas Heroes and The Flag With the Single Star as wreaths are placed on Milam's grave.
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Texas
Ben Milam
Milam Square
Madden Hill
Main Avenue High School
Milam
Master’s Degree to Be Conferred Friday by Alamo Lodge
Alamo Masonic Lodge No. 44 hosts Field Day exercises on Friday March 10 with ten candidates receiving the master's degree in full form. A York Rite team from San Antonio Commandery No. 7 Knights Templars will assist, highlighting the degree as the gateway to full Blue Lodge participation.
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Alamo
Eight applicants to take bar exam in Fourth Court listening
Eight applicants will take the bar examination in the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals tomorrow morning. Four are from San Antonio. The examining board includes Frank H. Wash Henry P. Burney and A E McCracken of Floresville. Applicants listed are M J Ray L F Durrell W C Williams A L Hatchett F H Ward RB Duncan Earl M Seel and Grady Barrett.
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Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
San Antonio
Frank H. Wash
Henry P. Burney
A. E. McCracken
Floresville
M. J. Ray
L. F. Durrell
W. C. Williams
A. L. Hatchett
F. H. Ward
Frio County
RB. Duncan
Gonzales County
Earl M. Seel
Grady Barrett
Austin
Knights Templars Degree Team Named for Work Display
The degree team for the Knights Templars will perform the sublime degree with E. T. Green as worshipful master and Thomas A. Doxey as senior warden. Other officers include Edward McClannahan as junior warden, James E. Brinkmeyer as senior deacon, James E. Winters as junior deacon, Emmett West as senior steward, H. W. Weber as junior steward, George Stumberg as treasurer, B. C. Arnold as secretary, and Edward Lown as chaplain. Fellowcraft members listed include Daniel Ludlow, C. F. Cotton, Daniel Connors, and others, with Ted H. Milburn acting as tiler.
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Knights Templars
E. T. Green
Burleson
San Antonio Lodge
Thomas A. Doxey
DeWitt
Alamo Lodge No. 44
James E. Brinkmeyer
James E. Winters
Alamo Lodge
Emmett West
H. W. Weber
George Stumberg
B. C. Arnold
Edward Lown
Daniel Ludlow
San Antonio Commandery
Anchor Lodge
C. F. Cotton
Daniel Connors
T. B. Blundell
A. H. Cadwallader Jr
T. E. Eldridge
Fred Fletcher
L. G. Hawkins
Walton D. Jood
W. Raymond Hood
Raymond Keller
Ben Kelley
P. H. Bethge
E. J. H. Meter
Ben Overton
Ted H. Milburn
Sangerfest Plans Expand With Opera Star Additions
The State Sangerfest Association finance committee reports $3000 more needed to cover festival costs. Metro Opera’s Carl Schlegel and Mabel Garrison will join as soloists. contracts to be signed soon. Rehearsals at Beethoven hall Sundays at 11. May 7 to 10 in Beethoven hall feature a 600 voice male chorus, 150 women, 1000 children, plus local recitals.
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State
Sangerfest Association
Beethoven Hall
Metropolitan Opera Company
New York
Carl Schlegel
Mabel Garrison
San Antonio
Sangerfest
Texanesches Bundes Sangerfest
San Antonio Musical Organization
Beethoven All
Appeal Bond Filed In Suit Over Bexar Road Act
A $250 appeal bond was posted by George C. Altgelt in the case against County Commissioner Charles X. Gutzeit and County Treasurer Peter P. Hoefgen challenging the Bexar county road act. The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals will hear the appeal before potential Supreme Court action.
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George C. Altgelt
Charles X. Gutzeit
Peter P. Hoefgen
Bexar
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Court
Gutzeit
W. &. Anderson
Thirty-seventh District Court
Anderson
James R. Davis
Fred Bennett
J. S. McNeel
Altgelt
Mysterious Exchange Over Dr. Smith’s Medicine
A slim man asks James if Dr. Smith’s medicine helps. James replies only if the directions are followed. The man inquires what the directions are and is told to keep the bottle tightly corked.
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James
Progressive Chow Chows Host Six Course Dinner Dance
A Chow Chow fraternity held a Friday night progressive dinner with six courses at members' homes starting at Jack Withers and ending at George Martindale on King's Highway. Mothers served as chaperones and dancing followed in Martindale's ballroom. Notables present include Miss Josephine Bell and Mr William King among many guests.
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Chow Chow Fraternity
Jack Withers
George Martindale
King’s Highway
Fred Tarrant
Harry Clark
Dwight Bourne
Charles Hicks
Josephine Bell
Dorothy Pix
Alice Littlepage
Martha Harding
Lois Heuermann
Henrietta Wallace
Dorothy Hillie
Marguerite Mueller
Aline Houston
Marjorie Campbell
O’neille Frink
Elizabeth Armour
Evelyn Halff
Virginia McFarland
Dorothy Evans
Laura Virginia Adams
Willie Johnson
Bonnie Stowers
Eugenia Taylor
Ora Lee Clark
Phyllis Shiner
Daphne O’hair
Lycile Morris
Verna Raby
Hilda Martin
Amanda Curran
Dorothy Silsbee
Mary Howard
Miss Fisher
William King
Chow Chows
Hurley Hust
Ervin Carson
William Heusinger
Marcus Fisher
Arthur Dreyfuss
Arthur Kohler
John Wilson
Frank Seymour
Chester Kilpatrick
Earl Hansen
Pwdward McMullen
Charles Monroe
Harry Taylor
Harlyn Carson
Dwight Bourn
Joiner Cartwright
Tarleton Stafford
Arthur Foster
Earl McGoldrick
Frank Roberts
Carroll Todd
Nadair Rockefellow
Lamar Raby
Wayne Parks
Henry Radley
Werner Rennert
Richard Leek
Oil Prices Rise to New High at 1.40 a Barrel
Tulsa dispatch reports mid continent oil firms boosted market price by 10 cents to 1.40 per barrel this afternoon. Oil men forecast a rise to 1.50 soon as demand remains strong.
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Tulsa
Okla
Simple Faith and the Costly Coin
A Methodist minister in a rural town is praised for his influence and fundraising. When a farmer’s son swallows a ten cent piece, the family fears for the child until the daughter suggests a drastic, humorous plan involving the minister.
Electric light umbrella patented in Michigan inventor’s design
A Michigan inventor receives a patent for an umbrella featuring electric lights in the handle and at the tips and ends of the ribs, powered by a dry cell battery.
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Michigan
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