San Antonio Asphalt Street Bids Requested
Bids will be received at the Mayor s office in City Hall San Antonio Texas until 12 o clock noon Saturday May 20 1899 for construction of 14457.2 square yards of asphalt pavement on Avenue C Specifications may be seen at the City Engineer s office A certified check for one thousand dollars must accompany each bid as guaranty of good faith The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids Marshall Hicks W Johnson Mayor City Clerk 4-27-231
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San Antonio
Texas
Avenue C
Marshall Hicks
W. W. Johnson
Market House
Paschal Plaza
Alfred Giles
West
Houston Street
Tw. W. Johnson
San Antonio City Ordinance Amends Two‑Mile Circle
The ordinance amends Section 5 of Chapter 1 of the Revised Criminal Ordinances and repeals conflicting ordinances. It limits enforcement to the two mile city map circle, with exceptions where Pound Limits exceed the circle as currently defined. The measure took effect April 24, 1899, after lack of mayoral objections. W. W. Johnson, City Clerk, April 24, 1899.
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City of
San Antonio
W. W. Johnson
San Antonio Amends Bicycle and Animal Vehicle Sidewalk Rule
Amending Section Eleven of Chapter Forty-two of the Revised Criminal Ordinances of San Antonio sets fines from one to ten dollars for leading riding or driving animals or animal drawn vehicles on sidewalks. Exemption exists for entering private premises. ordinance effective April 24, 1899, signed by W. W. Johnson as City Clerk and lacking mayoral signature.
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San Antonio
W. W. Johnson
Notice to Contractors and City Election 1899 San Antonio
Bids for market house and convention hall in Paschal plaza due 12 noon June 5 1899 at the Mayor's office San Antonio with $100 bid bond. Plans at Alfred Giles 114 West Houston St. City reserves right to reject bids. Also mayor Marshall Hicks proclaims May 7 1899 city election for a city collector with polls from 8am to 6pm at multiple ward precincts and polling places listed in the notice.
Polling officers and precincts listed for San Antonio wards
The record lists ward and precinct polling places with presiding officers for San Antonio during May 1899, from Alamo building to Wall's barber shop. It notes each polling site and officer names, ending with an official stamp by City Clerk Marshall Hicks on May 6, 1899.
Vanderbilt Gift Delights Idle Hour Crowd at Idle Hour
William K. Vanderbilt Jr and his bride spent the first day on Long Island at Idle Hour gates drawing an army of wheelmen. The couple, staying in Marlborough honeymoon apartments, gifted $40 each to engineer John Timpson, conductor William King, fireman, and two brakemen, totaling $200 for the train crew. The bride’s smile and praise marked a warm sendoff as the Vanderbilt party hopes to depart Oakdale in ten days.
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William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Long Island
Duchess of Marlborough
John Timpson
Long Island City
Marlboroughs
Wiliam King
Vanderbilt
King
Oakdale
The Best Salve For All Skin Ailments
An old advertisement proclaims a general salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands childblains corns and eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by F Kalteyer and Son at 25 cents a box.
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F. Kalteyer & Son
A Frank Confession at Wallack's Theatre
An usher recounts a recent Wallack's performance incident involving a diminutive man behind a tall hat worn by a large lady. He asks politely for the hat to be removed but she snaps back that she paid $35 for it to sit on her head. The usher moves the man to another seat at the White Horse Tavern after the clash.
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Wallack’s
Hoboken
Good Ground
Weehawken
White Horse
Tele phone Hd Steves and Sons patent adjustable screens
Flies swimming in soup and gravy scenes prompt a strong stomach note as Tele phone Hd Steves and Sons advertises patent adjustable screens on a dated 4 28 entry fragment. The readable text hints at a kitchen nuisance theme tied to product innovation.
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Telephone Hd
Steves and Sons
Ocean Floor Temperature Revealed By Murray Study
Sir John Murray outlines an extensive examination of ocean floor temperatures and surface waters. Maps show over 90 percent of the sea floor below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, with 49 percent between 85 and 40, and 41 percent between 80 and 35 degrees, while only 8 percent fall under 30. Surface measurements vary with season near shores but little beyond 100 fathoms, aside from contrasts near North American currents.
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John Murray
North America
Equator
Flies Transmit Disease Warns Homeowners
A public notice urges homeowners to prevent flyborne illness by limiting breeding sites and following proper sanitation. It references guidance from local pest control firms and health authorities, emphasizing household cleanliness and preventive measures to reduce fly exposure.
Medium-Sized Soldiers Best Fit For Campaign Hardships
An army surgeon, quoted to a Washington Star reporter, argues that medium height and build yield the best soldiers in campaigns. He says tall or heavy men fail early, city-raised recruits outperform rural ones, light-haired soldiers resist illness better, and moderate meat intake plus avoiding pork aid endurance. He notes blondes and red-haired men withstand heat better in the Spanish war experience.
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Washington Star
Hood's Sarsaparilla proverb ads spark broad discussion
People widely discuss Hood and Co. proverb advertisements that head a successful ad series. The company uses these proverb ads on a large scale and generate favorable comment everywhere.
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Hood
Messrs Hood & Co
Arm long enough to reach high lamps invented
A new lamp maintenance device lets one worker clean or replace bulbs up to 60 feet high. Rubber nippers mounted on a telescoping pole grip standard incandescent bulbs, operate with a wheel, and twist to unscrew, with a bendable head for alcove lights.
Palace Restaurant on Houston Street Offers Short Orders
The Palace at 220 BE Houston Street is described as first class with business men’s tea from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Short orders are a specialty. Proprietress Mrs. J. E. Bushardt, 4116-tf.
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Houston Street
Business Men's
J. E. Bushardt
Dearest adores father after moonlit confession
Acknowledging his error, he admits that the father possesses strong feelings after a covert night encounter. The unnamed speaker reflects on his previous remark and withdraws it, praising the father’s sensitivity. The brief exchange hints at tension and revelation in a private, moonlit setting.
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Kansas City Independent
Theatrical Expedient Reveals Trap Door Escape Plan
A Chicago Record snippet notes Jack once on stage has installed a trap door in the parlor to escape when callers arrive, illustrating a curious theatrical habit spilling into domestic life.
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Chicago
The First Essential in Legal Aid
A lawyer insists the client disclose full truth before taking a case and asks how much money the client has. Tit Bits provides a brief, dated dialogue illustrating a professional boundary and preliminary client inquiry.
Comfort Hotel One Block From Depot
Comfort Texas hotel ad promotes Richard Steves as proprietor with newly furnished rooms and electric lights. Rates 1.50 to 2.00 per day or 25.00 per month. Mineral water from an artesian well. Free transfer to and from depot. Stage to Fredericksburg daily on train arrivals.
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Texas
Richard Steves
Comfort
Frederiksburg
Roca Returns as Argentine President After Long Military Career
General Julio A. Roca, after twelve years in private life, is elected president of Argentina for a six year term from 1880 to 1886. He rose to prominence leading campaigns against Pampan Indians and expanded Argentine territory, later serving as secretary of war and commanding Rio Negro expedition forces.
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Julio A. Roca
Roca
Pampa
Argentina
Buenos Ayres
Paraguay
Patagonia
Col. Roca
Austral
Avellaneda
Rio Negro
Pampas
Europe
Popular Politician Samuel B Cook Named To DNC Duties
Samuel B Cook succeeds Coin Harvey as business manager for the ways and means committee of the Democratic National Committee. A renowned fundraiser, he gained fame in Missouri during the last presidential campaign by securing cash from both populists and gold men. Born in Virginia in 1852 and moving to Missouri early, Cook’s rise began as Warren county sheriff and collector at 26, followed by editor roles at the Warrenton Banner and Mexico Intelligencer. He later served as secretary and then chairman of Missouri’s state Democratic committee.
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Samuel B. Cook
Pion
Missouri
Mr. Cook
Sam
Virginia
Warren County
Warrenton
Mexico
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