Suspicious character arrest laws warned in old code
A lengthy excerpt explains police power to arrest without a warrant for suspicious characters under state and municipal laws. It details when such arrests are justified, the roles of officers, and cautions against arresting merely on suspicion without reasonable grounds. It emphasizes that no one can be detained solely for being suspicious.
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Ily
Migccdjanenis
gMenses
Jawa
Izlig Tln
Holt
Hla
Weir
Rehal
Bern
Petitions for city council petitions on streets and utilities
City council will consider several petitions including water closet site plans, park and street improvements, and yearly maintenance at city expense. Proposals cover electric light franchise and trolley operations, removal of a street pole obstructing the San Antonio club view, and regular pole maintenance by the telephone company plus ongoing network expansion.
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M. Zook
Wight and Street Trilyway
W. J. Weiss
Ths Mutual Electric T4gut Co
Raiway Company
8. A, Edison Co
BD. Kampmann
Vio San Antonio Gas Co
Indianola
Goliad
San Antonio Club
Telephone Company
Unclear OCR fragment notes cons and assistants at hotel
Fragmentary OCR text mentions cons and various named assistants connected to a hotel setting, with unclear roles and places, including a reference to a terror event and multiple names. The readable facts are sparse and garbled, offering no clear timeline or outcome.
Soldier's plea seeks discarded San Antonio reading material
A March 9 1899 letter from Mayaguez Puerto Rico asks San Antonians to trade secondhand magazines story papers novels or periodicals for photographs shells and other souvenirs to be sent to U S Cavalry troops in Porto Rico. The donor Morris promises distribution to troops and includes photographs of Porto Rico views by Professor Morels as valuable souvenirs for readers of the Daily Light.
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San Antoniana
Galinui
Sam
Witt Cari Vy
Galliot
San Antonio
The
Light
Mayaguez
P. R
Mareh
Daily Light
Porto Rico
Lowe
Morris
U. S. Cavalry Band
Mafageer
Valio Rico
Morels
Light Star
Timself
Uncle Sam
Imported Citations Regular price per unit comparison
The note lists an item labeled Imported Citations with a regular price of 35 cents and a comparative price of 28 cents, attributed to L. Woufros. The text appears as an OCR fragment with misspellings and unclear context, preserving the reader with the listed prices and the vendor name.
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Reguler
Toiertow
Gpeckil
L. Woufros
Squayeers on Toner Avenue land dispute lingered
Hyvaders are said to possess lands near Jones Avenue in the Cone Star brewery vicinity. Court proceedings on forcible entry occupied Friday in Tuatiee Shook's court. jury discharged without verdict, plaintiffs seeking title by limitation. About 100 squatters, mostly Meslewns, negrara and Thole, said to inhabit the area.
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Jones Aveau
Cone Star
Gury Beng
Tery
Eile
MORTUARY REPORTS DEATHS ON RIVER AVENUE AND ROAD
Kenneth Af fatvay aged 24 died yesterday on River avenue from tuberculosis. His remains will be shipped to New York City by J Burwell Co accompanied by his father Miguel Mores age 18. A separate report notes a separate incident on Rock Quarry road involving an individual named Odsy mph on the same day. Folding beds advertisement offers 10 percent off regular prices.
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Kenneth Af. Fatvay
River Avenue
New York City
J. Burwell & Co
Miguel Mores
Odsymphon
Praqvicat
New York
Hacott
Yaragin
Témalil
Social Bastrop Highlights From The Sunday Light
The week near Bastrop featured a Union Gaiety club reception for the Tras up Merry Makers at the Craft residence with a Mexican string band and elegant supper. Ella Tledges hosted a select company, Bastrop amateurs plan The Russian Watermoon performance, S M Cumlaidam lectured on the Charge at San Juan Hill, Vaughn from Cid-Dal News visited, Maynard returns from Brenham, and Myrtle Massey and Mrs Pink nisans are noted among local society.
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Soctal Bastrop
Histrop
Tex
Union Gaiety Club
Trasup Merry Makers Club
J. HO. Craft
Bia
Misa Ella Tledges
Bastrop
Rough
S. M. Cumledam
San Antonio
San Juan
Vaughni
Cid-Dal
W. E. Maynard
Brenham Court
Myrtle Massey
Pink
Nisan
Leo
Lenda
Memorial tributes mark Judge Asa Willie in Galveston court
The Galveston bar’s resolutions honoring the late Judge Asa Hoxie Willie are presented to the court by Judge John Jaives plus colleagues. The remarks recall Willie’s life from October 1820, his Confederate service, term as Texas chief justice from 1882 to 1888, and his respected career, ending with a call for a lasting memorial.
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Inout Cours
John Jaives
Galveston
Meath
Inne
AL Willie
Cohuulus Upson
John A
Gree
AL Wy
Houston
Lvdge
Asa
Hoxie Willie
Os Tife
Lome
Wibie Guy
Wibie
Willo I Sli
Grane
Tage Wille
Tellat
Supreme Court of Texas
Isaaceurgle
Ainey
Willie
Supreme -Bench
Svas
Texas
Wardidge Wilke
San Antonio
Berean
Lin
Jeanol
Agi
Maxie Williet
Lone Star
Alste
Cattle Market Slows Yet Prices Hold Steady In St Louis Area
The report notes fair to good overall business at the local market with fat stock and hogs selling well while cattle and western stock showed slower movement. Chicago and St Louis compete for Texas cattle pricing, with St Louis figures at times steady or modestly higher. Leaders include D Buel of Chicago and A B Gasparla allied with the Bryan-Saldanael Co, plus shipments by J Bishop and Nichols of Smithville.
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St. Lous
McGehee, Storey & Lane
Anetin
Swift & Up
St. Louis
St. Howls
Snowy Slope Ranch
Kansas
Texas
Mexico
Durango
San Antonio
Jesse Vregssnall
Exas
Mali
Sotham
Nave & Horridy Ferefords
Slaughter
Dallas
Raneh
Canyon
BR. Neal
Vernon
Ralironi Companies
Ransit
Bovinia
Amler
Ike
San Anton
Wesociation
Gus Plenfer
New Maunfels
St. Toute
Nelson, Aforris & Co
Smb
D. Buel
Hyans- Epistes Biel Co
Chicago
New Orleans
Chieago
St. Logis
St Wonans City
Twk
Hallettsvillé
St. Towls
A. B. Qasparla
Byans-Saldarnael Co
Agaty
Messia
ID A. Waele
Thago S
Voras
St. Tauls
Rath Steers
Nelson, Morrie & Co
St Tauls
Governor weighs commuting a prisoner’s life sentence
Bastrop reports that Mari Swan awaits governor action on a crime case. Supporters hope for a life imprisonment commute, citing the inmate’s alleged imbecility and calls for mercy. Legal advisers stay engaged as visits and prayers continue with the prisoner.
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Bastrop
Lex
Mari Swan
Ite
Nls
Wreten
Fort Sam Houston Command and Parade Details
At Fort Sam Houston the Sixth United States Infantry, including headquarters and band, along with elements of the Tenth Cavalry and First Artillery, are stationed. Parades are scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday with daily concerts by the Sixth Infantry band. The post features a regimental area, a tower entrance, and a quadrangle with animals on display. A mother rebukes a son over rough play in a separate anecdote from the era.
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Fort Sam Houston
Coronel B. R. Keltog
Sixth
United States Infantry
United States
Bana
Tenth Cavalry
Licht Battery II
Posty
Phst
Moniday
PhD
Stevens
Aiso
Lower Parade
Victoria's Fortune and the Queen's Private Wealth
A historical piece outlines Queen Victoria's wealth from royal revenues and Duchy of Lancaster income to private estates like the Duchy of Cornwall and Cornwall holdings. It notes arcanely private sums, pensions, and the growth of assets including Balmoral and Osborne, with figures and lifelike anecdotes about how the queen expanded her private fortune.
Queen's Wealth and Land Holdings Highlight Royal Finances
A historical report outlines Queen Victoria's private wealth, landholdings, forests, and abroad properties. It notes privately owned estates totaling hundreds of thousands, income estimates of up to £225,000 yearly, and valuable personal possessions. The article reflects on lavish jubilees and rising expenditures shaping the monarch's fortune.
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Doomsedey Bhhool
Eyine
Balmoral
Batlochbine
Arbergelle
Clarengoul
Coburg
Baden
Windsor
Fragmented moral musings on virtue and vice across society
Dated reflections criticize dissipation, vulgar swearing, and corrupt politics while praising moderation and duty. The text laments street poverty, education for boys, and the decline of manners, linking moral decay to personal ruin and social harm. It references women’s roles, family stability, and youthful conduct within a broad social critique.
Parcale Fardbwihloe Leen Pereale Yard Sale Notice
Local yard sale notice lists items for six cents per yard scheduled for tomorrow. Names Wolfson and Parcal e appear in the fragment, with unclear complete details and location.
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Parcale
Fardbwihloe Leen Pereale
Fa Wolfson
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