Misunderstood bond issue spurs calls for county wide benefits
Taxpayers misinformed about a proposed good roads bond issue. The plan aims to expand Loop projects county wide, fund grid road construction, and let the good roads association advise on spending. Officials insist the bond will not raise taxes and benefits include increased trade and city access.
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Fredericksturg
Blenco
Good Roads Association
Good Roads Organization
Mudge Green
Ery
Lund
Sign a Good Roads Petition for City Development
A local notice urges residents to sign a good roads petition. It notes sidewalk builders benefit themselves and the entire city as San Antonio enters its biggest development period in history beginning in the fall.
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San Antonio
Peculiar to Itself in selection and combination of ingredients
The text extols a method or formula praised for its unique selection and balance of ingredients. It emphasizes effectiveness, usefulness, and economy in extracting remedies, claiming broad curative power and the greatest record of cures.
Spirit of the Times Spurs Urban Improvement Push
The text urges aligning with a new era, noting Honsian Street improvements, two large hotels, and numerous stalled enterprises soon to start. It calls for collective effort to push forward these beneficial developments and embrace the evolving mood.
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Honsian Street
Staller Enterprises
Times
Fall in prices of imports across manufactured goods
The Bureau of Statistics reports a broad drop in import prices for March 1908 versus March 1907 across many manufacturing inputs. Pig tin, raw rubber, hides, goatskin, Manila hemp, sisal, copper, and raw wool show notable declines, while the public benefits indirectly from cheaper production costs.
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Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Hale
Manila
Grant
Seeing Red on Navy Build Up in Indianapolis News
The Indianapolis News comments on the senate's support for four battleships and criticizes opponents who claim citizen blood will rise over naval buildup. It argues Congress reflects national sentiment, urges restraint from fear mongers, and states there is no good reason for any nation to want to fight the United States.
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Senate
Congress
Atstin
EH GOVERNOR AIDE QUESTION ON DEMOCRACY MYTHS ON STATE FENCE
A cryptic note addressed to Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell from Dallag TMinostrevar raises questions about the “eternal tratha of damocracy” and whether the phrases sit atop a fence, reflecting confusion over political rhetoric in Texas. The missive hints at public discourse and symbolic displays in Austin without concrete policy detail.
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Thomas Mitchell Campball
Austin
Texas
Plekla
Drylag
San Antonio 21 Years Ago Fire and Festivities
A small fire in the old Grenet warehouse on Nacogdoches street delayed by a worn-out horse team at station No 2. Odd Fellows lodge No 2522 plans a third anniversary parade and initiation at Joske's hall. Edgar Schramm surprised friends at a joyful gathering. The San Antonio Rifles will detour through Mobile and New Orleans for banquets on return from Washington.
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Grenet
Nacogdoches Street
San Antonio
Grand Order of Odd Fellows
Joske
In History May 6 1708 1907 and 1904 events noted
Entries recall Father Xavier da Lavelle Montmarenci bishop of Canada who died in 1708 born 1623 Andre Massena Napoleon marshal born died 1817 Bret Harte noted American author died 1902 General Oka led 60000 Japanese cutting Russian links from Port Arthur in 1904 Mount Pleasant astronomy notes include sunset 6 57 dusk 4 47 and a Jupiter moon alignment nearby
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Xavier da Lavelle Montmarenci
Canada
Andre Massena
Napoleon
von Humboldtied
Bret Harte
H. Bret Harte
General Oka
Liaduog
Port Arthur
San Antonio Horse Show plans finalized for May dates
Final arrangements for the San Antonio Horse Show at the International Grounds May 13 14 and 18 were settled by the executive committee of the Business Men's Club. A music committee was formed with Lt. Marlborough TM Churchill E A Coombs and C D H Pfeutter empowered to arrange. Tickets and seating were discussed to avoid overflow while advertising will be heavy with local merchants pledged to promote. Lights and new stalls will be installed, and prizes will be added to purses. Fort Worth dealer W V Galbreath will supervise showings, with other officials including Dr Strane chairman Marlborough Churchill secretary J J Coffman Ralph H Green and several others present.
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Internationaal
Executive Committee
N Vs
Business Men's Club
Moms
Miaiborough
Churchill
E. A. Coombs
C. D. H. Pfeutter
Biyera
San Antonio
W. A. Furse
W. V. Galbreath
Fort Worth
Owha Ig
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O. D. H. Plaufter
Marlborough Churchill
Harvey L. Page
J. J. Coffman
Ralph H. Green
Paul M. Peck
Walter Sutton
Dick D. Terrell
EH. Coombs
R. L. Watkins
HA. Loeffler
J. A. Potts
WH. Farse
John B. Carrington
John Fox Crematorium to Honor Laborer in District History
An unusual Washington Post report details the dedication of a crematorium named for John Fox, honoring a laborer whose death sparked a landmark district project. The cremation test was conducted at 10 am with district officials present, and additional improvements were added before acceptance by the district. Two bodies were cremated in the inaugural test.
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District of Columbia
Washington Post
Dips
Jess
John Fox
Narion
Death and Ashes at Washington Asylum Furnace Time
Fox and Harry Mahoney died recently at the Washington asylum. It took one hour and forty minutes to reduce Fox to ashes and about two hours for Mahoney. The furnace contract limits the work to two hours. Fox, a laborer, was found dead in a lodging house on Pennsylvania Avenue. The morgue manager handed the bodies to Building Inspector Ashford.
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Fox
Harry Mahoney
aezZro
Washington Asylum
Tex
Mahoney
Pennsylvania Avenas
Tnapectoy
Ashford
Green and gold praised as a perfect pairing in sport
A brief quote extols green and gold as a striking combination, with a playful remark about it suiting a man. The snippet hints at team colors and enthusiasm but provides no specific event, date, or organization details.
Fire Causes 37500 Loss In Celeste Texas
Fire destroyed several business houses in Celeste yesterday causing a loss of 37500. Origin of the blaze was unknown as flames started in the Nelson Racket Store and spread to adjacent businesses including J Barnard T W Debanport and others. Bill posters meet in Houston held its seventh annual convention with President Benia Kayton of San Antonio presiding.
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Celeste
Tex
Nelson
J. Barnard
T.W. Debanport
Stephens
Dr. Cannon
Stevens Brothers
Blanche Bell
J. G. Thompson
Bill
Houston
Texas
Bora
Benia Kayton
San Antonio
Lana
The Passing Throng Appears In District Court Hearing
An interpreter explains that a defendant could not speak Tagish and was excused. In the early morning hours, Captain Trainer appeared around ten o’clock, adding to the courtroom activity in the Forty-fifth district court during the proceeding.
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Forty-fifth District Court
Trainer
Sheriff and County Office Candidates in Bejar County Announced
The Light 4 announces B. D. Lindsay as sheriff candidate in Bejar County subject to Democratic primaries. W. Goforth and James McCloskey named for sheriff roles, also subject to primaries. F. Stevens and George Burkey listed for sheriff with primary constraint. Vivian J. Tlamston and Michael F. Campbell for County Clerk, subject to primaries, plus Frank R. Newton seeks re election as County Clerk. Additional notices include Constable Precinct No 1 and other county offices amid unclear details.
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B. D. Lindsay
Short
Béxar County
Light
W. Goforth
Bhorit
James McCloskey
Sherif
Bezar County
Saldert
Ip Uly
Glas, F. Stevens
Bexar County
Fred H. Lancaster
George Burkey
Baxar County
Vivian J. Tlamston
Michael F. Campbell
Democratic Primarios
Frank R. Newton
Bazar’ County
Primariee
Hovey
Mr Wide A Wage Set a batter alton by advertla
The fragmentary text shows a garbled line about Mr Wide A Wage and a batter alton by advertla. No coherent event or details emerge to form a clear news item.
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