Houston Street Improvements Nearing Work Begin
Preparations for improving Houston Street are nearly finished with bridge changes awaiting finalization. City administration and the citizens committee praised for coordinating to place wires, gas, water lines, and property boundaries before work starts. A new underground wire plan will reduce above ground lines to four, and a new bridge tower plus widened structure are planned to handle increased traffic.
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Houston Street
Citizens Committee
Callaghan
Western Union
Houston
Commerce Street
Ordinaice
Telegraph Company
His Nees
J. P. Nelson
Brad
Unclear fragmentary notes on plants roads and politics
Fragmentary text mentions a drought tolerant plant in arid Mexico with high food value, a road making drag, a weather dependent dirt road, and a Brownsville episode speech with Democratic talks in Harris County while referencing Senator Culberson.
Culberson Bryan's Choice for Democratic Nomination
Senator Culberson emerges as Bryan’s favored fallback for the Democratic nomination if Bryan cannot secure the two thirds. Bryan’s supporters would swing their votes to Culberson at any time, ensuring Bryan’s influence remains pivotal. Culberson is portrayed as an old line Democrat unbending to Bryan or the rival wing.
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Caartes A. Culberson
Democratic Arty
William J. Bryan
F Bryan
Bryan
Ta Fitn
Ci Berson
Ur. Bryan
John A. Johnson
George Gray
Judson Harmon
Johnson
Mr. Bryan
Orag
Harmon
Ohio
Tom L. Johnson
Culberson
Bryn
Tan
Arlew
Blmaeil
Culbatron
Texan Opportunity Seeks Broad Public Benefit
A fragmented plea urges readers in Texas to support general opportunities advancing state interests. The message emphasizes public good and broad access, noting potential gains for many citizens and the Herald as a disseminator.
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Noble Crusade Against Cruelty Urges Public Support
A letter from C. H. Stillman promotes the American Humane Society's mission to educate the public, halt cruelty to children and animals, and expand charitable work. The piece urges donations, personal outreach, and varied fundraising to back humane education, local clubs, and international missions, stressing money as a catalyst for broad humane impact.
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RO. H. Stillatan
American Humane Society
Albany
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Inmann Association
Stiikman
New York City
Nihane , Society
Fulton Street
New York
Daily News
Tiberty
Bedloe’s Island
Letters misdelivered teach caution in mail
A man recalls a young worker who mixed up two letters by mistake, sending personal details to his employer and professional notes to a friend. The error cost the man a job hope and prompted a reminder to check letters before mailing.
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Jeffers
Lanning
Jato Ha
Tae Ha
Big Leer
Chipae
Lancaster Seeks Bexar County Sheriff Post With Law Enforcement Pledge
Trod W. Lancaster declares his candidacy for sheriff of Bexar County. A former deputy U S marshal and San Antonio police officer, he pledges to enforce all laws, close saloons on Sundays, and shut gambling houses. He denies being a prohibitionist and cites letters of support from local officials.
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Shocitt
Heer
United States
Marahdi
San Antonio
Bexar County
Bastin
McGregor
Texas
Callighan
Judge Shook
Lindsey
Bordenilly
San Antonio Local News Highlights 1887
The夜 ligior dealers held a meeting and revised assessments for 61 members. William Mtench and Eliza W. Gard ner wed by Justice McAllister. Van Vivck surveyed costs to thin a spur from the coal mine to Sunset tracks. A 96000 brick residence at San Pedro Springs received a fer th. General rain fell across the region and affected roads from San Antonio to Eagle Pass, Corpus Chila Hy, Laredo, and Austin.
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Ligior
Monty
William Mtench
Eliza W. Gardner
Justice McAllister
van Vivck
Eagle Pass
Gol. A. Bellmayins
San Pedro Springs
San Antonio
Corps
Laredo
Austin
Rota
May 10 In History and Humour of Old Times
A fragmented historical note lists events May 10 in history including Napoleon at Lodi Italy 1519 and 1818 figures Taul Ravere Henry Stanley and 1906 opening of a national assembly in St Petersburg. The rest blends weather, astronomy times, and a long brusque satirical domestic dialogue on marriage and women.
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Lodi
Italy
Taul Ravere
Henry M. Stanley
Africa
St Patern ‘Burg
Crisudo i Wilcox
Coburg
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Elevator Repairs In 2909 Now Repaired
A local elevator repair job labeled 50 KIND, undertaken for building 2909, has been completed. The work included service to the hoist mechanism and safety inspection, ensuring the unit is functional and compliant with standards.
Local Sheriff and Clerk Candidates Named in Democratic Announcements
The Light announces B. D. Lindsey and W. J. Goforth for Sheriff of Boxer County and Bexar County respectively, James McClokkey for Sheriff of Bexar County, and Chas. F. Stevens also for Bexar Sheriff, all subject to Democratic primaries. Also listed are Vivian B. Hamilton and Michael F. Campbell for County Clerk, Frank R. Newton seeking re election, and several candidates for Constable Precinct No 1, Bexar County, all contingent on primary actions.
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Bexar County
Proida
B.D. Lindsey
W. J. Goforth
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James McClokkey
Sherif
Light
Chas. F. Stevens
Democratis Primarias
George Surkey
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Coaunty
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Primmarien
J. Ed. Wilkens
John
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