Sewer closet plan for San Antonio and cost estimates
Walter Scott argues for a doorless closet sewer system as a cheap, sanitary alternative to city sewers. He claims 4000 closets could serve two thirds of households, outlines operation costs and logistics, and cites Manchester as a successful model to modernize San Antonio without large waterworks. He notes population growth and recommends city action with minimal debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Light
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
San Antonio
Glasgow
Manchester
England
Morrison & Fourmy
Morrison and Fourmy
Europe
Thames
London
Broom Brigade and Belknap Rifles Weather Affected Event
Owing to bad weather and conflicting reports many could not attend last Friday evening. The drill was praised as a pronounced success and a repetition of the entire program is desired by many citizens. Officer Van Alstyne Saturday night arrested Margarito Flores, found drunk across the N and G railway switch near the depot. A train passed the spot two minutes later. the man narrowly escaped tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Alstyne
Saloon Man Richard Bond to Wed Miss Lottie Koenig
Prominent Soledad street figure Richard Bond plans a quiet wedding to Miss Lottie Koenig tomorrow evening and will begin housekeeping after the ceremony. The Licar extend hearty congratulations to the couple. Cumberland Presbyterian church group announces a picnic next Saturday at the Mission picnic grounds with a shuttle bus from Soledad Street at 8 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bond
Soledad Street
Lottie Koenig
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Evening with Uncle Rasper shines from Nashville students
A renowned Nashville troupe of colored vocalists and comedians presents An Evening with Uncle Rasper. The all African American company performs at Turner Hall on May 12 in a show praised for distinctive talent and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Nashville
Nellie Scott Tipton
Turner Opera Hall
Uncle Rasper
Turner
Price and Penrose Clash in San Pedro Clay Pigeon Match
Yesterday at San Pedro Base Ballpark Gwynne Price and H A Penrose fought a dual for 100 live birds later switched to clay pigeons at 18 yards. The $200 side wager featured English rules with two barrels and various misfires and out of bounds calls. Price showed speed with the second barrel while Penrose excelled early before bird supply ran short and a lively but uneven contest ended with Penrose ahead in live birds and Price noted for quick second shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwynne Price
H. A. Penrose
San Pedro
Mr. Micklejohn
Gwyne Price
Daly
Penrose
Price
Downe
Negro Burglar Tries Belvin Street Residence
A burly black burglar dressed, entering by a back window at 10 o'clock this morning, alarmed Mrs. Hart who was ill in bed on Belvin Street. She screamed, the intruder fled, and neighbors vow no recurrence in the neighborhood. Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. Hart
Belvin Street
Mr. Hart
Austin
San Juan Mission School Examinations Attend San Antonians
The San Juan Mission School exam held seven miles south of the city drew attendance from local residents including Gleen Wurzbach Captain Ed Braden Egan Houston Esq and other San Antonians. Nearby notices advertise a discount loan and exchange business Anson A Manor 245 Commerce Street and a Bright New York store offering goods at unusually low prices with extensive catalog of items and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan Mission School
Tusch
Geeen Wurzbach
Ed Braden
Egan Houston, Esq
Anson A. Manor
Commerce Street
O'Connor & Sullivan
Bankers
United States
New York
Adies
Nicnos & Co
West Commerce St
Local Notes Advise Poultry Care and Local Goods
Local notes advertise Kay's Kentucky Powder for poultry gapes and cholera, Orconto dental product, Kay's Liniment, and herb bitters with a testimonial. Also listings for rental, hardware store offerings, seeds, tools, and a San Antonio ice factory detailing expanded capacity and dry refrigerators for storage. Includes address details and contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Huth & Son
Market Street
San Antonio
Texas
D. Landreths & Son
Brinley
Universal
Dixon
Planet, Jr
Harrison Bros. & Co
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the Daily Light
Centennial
Jewett's
Jewett
Paul Wagner
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
Politzer & CO
S. W. Corner Military Plaza
WEW Furniture
Petitpain
Hambleton & Digni
Baer
West Houston St
Alex. L. Lucas
L. Garza
San Antonio Safe Deposit and Trust Co
Mexico
Houston Street
Humberto de 8. Rossi
Mallory
Galveston
W. J. Young
Mt Mallory Line
Antic Lines
THE
Alamo Iron Works
Rem New Works
Sunset Road
Merco Street
Renton
Mr. Scotti
Walter Scott
John Ireland
Menger
J. H. Kampmann
E F. Hoppe
Lone Star Brewery
Turner Hall
Rose and Price
Penross
San Juan Mission
Ras A
F, Pasche
Pitt & Meek’s
Narciso Luan
Guo
Pearson
Alamo
Kay
F. Kalteyer & Son
F. Kalteyer
Mishler
Samuel Anderson
Springfield
Quinta Street
Main Plaza
Losoyo Street
Waterworks Company
Columbus
J. B. Lacoste
F. Seaman
L. Wolfson
L. Wolfson’s
Wolfson’s
Rouvant
Ware
F. Pasche
Corner Avenue E
Merchants and Mechanics Building and Loan Association
B. F. Johnson
Ad- Cbs
Ris
Antonio
Havoc
North Flores Street
City
A. R. Hurley
Courthouse
Tex
Cushing Purchasing and Depot
Kempa
Ludwig Mahneke
Alamo Street
Postoffice
Iloens
Geo. R. Hines
Kampmann Building
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
East Commerce
Street
Sunset
Calcasieu Parish
SAN Antonio Lumber CO
Atg. B. Franks
Union Lawn
Peerrertts
Sriliie
Bere Venes
Frank
Berrey
Littlepage
Man Plaza
Vienna
West Commerce Street
N. Wise
A. Zilian's
Commerce
Alamo Streets
F. W. McAllister & Bro
San Antonio, Texas
Rosendale
Ouston Anne
Ij Street
San
Ducer
Ususunatad
Oods Litsee
Xas
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