Rays of light and weather in local notes
A collection of short items: Turkish baths advertise at A Zilians. mercury at 93 in the shade. Sunset pay car due this evening. L M club picnic postponed due to weather. a shot fired near Madison street. hailstorm damages Leon Springs crops. skating program postponed. Spalding Baseball club organizes to play Clippers. various brief remarks on streets, labor talk, and local people. river and cattle market notes. Mishler's Herb Bitters praised by William Alexander for kidney and bladder relief.
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A. Zilian
Mercury
L. M. Club
Missions
Madison Street
Leon Springs
L. M
John Chinaman
Spalding
Clippers
Old Clipper Grounds
Polk
Aransas Pass
E. Marckley
Belvin Street
Gwynne Price
Penrose
Carver
State Pharmaceutical Association
Evans Place
Flores Street
Newton Place
Acequia Street
San Pedro Creek
B. C. Flowers
Maverick County
N. A. Mackey
Leon
Babcock
William Alexander
Zanesville
Mishler
Discovery at San Pedro springs may yield new water works
A large fissure near San Pedro springs reveals a cave with a potential water source for San Antonio. Colonel Belknap’s men blast rock while Mr. Burns enters the crevice and reports a substantial cavern with rushing water heard and stalactite formations. If confirmed, the find could supply much of the city with pure water and spur a local water works system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro Springs
Belknap
Burns
Elegal
Mail Robbers Potter and McDaniel On Trial
Potter and McDaniel stand trial in United States District Court with about 20 witnesses present as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Potter and McDaniel
United States District Court
Italian Night at Vienna Garden With Bridge of Sighs
Next Saturday night at Vienna garden an Italian night will feature the Bridge of Sighs under construction in the garden. The Saengerfest band from Houston will be present, and the introductory overture will be A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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Vienna Garden
Italy
Fisk University choir to perform in San Antonio at Turner Opera House
The Fisk University color students from Nashville Tennessee will appear at Turner Opera House in San Antonio tomorrow night. The group is famed for vocal music of the old slavery era and the program is billed as very enjoyable. Matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday with all school children admitted for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk University
Nashville
L'Em
San Antonio
Turner Opera House
Toepperwein Murder Case Heard In District Court
The Toepperwein murder case remains on trial in district court with the defendant's father watching in court. The murdered man's mother and father-in-law are present, showing quiet concern. The State is expected to finish testimony around 3 oclock this afternoon, after which the defense will begin.
Ascension Day Observances and Odd Corner Scene
A pedestrian tale on Blum and Bonham street describes a woman hiring a boy to guide her across a flooded crossing after rain. Today is Ascension Day with parish processions and special church services noted across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blum and
Bonham Street
Wool Market Sees Heavy San Antonio Sales and Rising Prices
Over two days at San Antonio markets at least 1509 wool bags sold amid strong demand. A leading wool commission merchant warns buyers may be engaging in risky practices. Maurice Brothers Kinney county clip about 90 000 pounds sold to Efron & Co. Frio county clip 19 sacks sold for 164 cents per sack. Del Rio seven bags sold for 12 to 14 cents. Colonel John Owen receives mountain sheep horns weight eighteen pounds from Fort Davis area.
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San Antonio
Wool Commission
Maurice Brothers
Kinney County
Efron & Co
John Owen
Fort Davis
F. M. Stelwagon
Frio County
Otis Streetcar Drama Ends in Narrow Rescue
Night before last a Government hill streetcar cresting the grade ran out of brakes and nearly capsized at speed. It teetered on two wheels before stopping. In the crowd, Frank Huck, once a San Antonio boy now a Cotulla saddler, shared word of his engagement to Miss Sallie A. Dixon of Cotulla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Hill
Frank Huck
San Antonio
Cotulla
Sallie A. Dixon
Stage accident at Mission garden concert
A stage collapse at a Mission garden concert Tuesday night caused a fire from light material as the ladies orchestra continued playing unshaken while spectators watched. No injuries are reported and the band resumed music after the incident.
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Mission Garden
Mrs Catherine Cuff Dies in Bed at 423 East Commerce
Catherine Cuff was found dying in her bed at No. 423 East Commerce street this morning by her husband. Despite medical remedies, she died. Justice Neuendorf conducted a jury inquest into the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Cuff
East Commerce Street
Justice Neuendorf
Skating Rink Plans New Pavilion on Crockett Street
Proprietors of the colored skating rink announce abandonment of the current site and construction of a large pavilion on Crockett street with a fine skating rink and summer garden to open around June 19 during Emancipation Day celebrations.
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Crockett Street
State Pharmaceutical Association session closes with officers elected
Yesterday afternoon the annual session of the State Pharmaceutical Association convened at the Maverick hotel parlors. E. M. Wells delivered the annual address and new officers were elected after the treasurer’s report. the group adjourned until 10 o’clock this morning. A banquet followed at Vienna garden hosted by N. Wise, with music from the Vienna garden orchestra. The gathering announced a large stock of summer clothing and a wide range of menswear offered at unprecedented prices.
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State Pharmaceutical Association
Maverick Hotel
E. M. Wells
Vienna Garden
N. Wise
Vienna Garden Orchestra
Notable Visitors and Arrivals Across San Antonio
A parade of names fills the excerpt with arrivals and visits. Judge F O DeHymel from Losoto settlement is in town, Mrs Dr F Thompson of Hot Springs visits her daughter Mrs I C Puttle, and many others from Dallas, New York, St Louis and Texas towns check into the Maverick and Menger hotels as they mix with locals at shops, clubs, and businesses.
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F. O. DeHymel
Losoto Settlement
F. Thompson
Hot Springs
Ark
I. C. Puttle
D. Marx
Wolf & Marx
New York City
James F. Smith
Texarkana
Texas
Sam Ragland
Henry Beckmann
Laredo
Knights of Benedicts
Richard Lentz
Casino Association
C. W. Gano
John T. Gano
Charles J. White
Dallas
C. H. Fitzgerald
Val Verde County
John Adams
W. H. Doyle
New York
W. F. Niedringhaus
W. W. Ferris
St. Louis
L. §. Camp
Richmond
C. W. Barnard
the Menger
Newton Smith
H. Hollander
Cincinnati
M. Allison
KE. G. Palmer
Corsicana
H. J. Harte
Palestine
John Renner
Monterey
B. Richards
Cheyenne
Fred Mason
A. Francis
G. E. Simmons
James Hunter
Terre Haute
William Cassin
I. Sernsheimer
Galveston
N. H. Mann
Houston
C. C. Robinson
New England
The
Maverick
Local Notes and Advertisements on Household Goods and Services
Local items announce a stone house for rent near Main plaza and a French dressmaker relocation on North street. Hardware and seed merchants L Huth & Son list garden tools, plows, cultivators, and Planet Jr. implements, plus paints and colors. Also promoted are Kay's Kentucky Kure and Oriento products for poultry and dental care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Huth & Son
Market Street
San Antonio
Texas
D. Landreths & Son
Brinley
Planet, Jr
Harrison Bros. & Co
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the Daily Light
Centennial
Jewett's
Jewett
Paul Wagner
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
Pax
Politzer & CO
S. W. Corner Military Plaza
O, Petitpain
Europe
W.J. Young
Mallory Line
West Commerce St
West Houston St
Alex. L. Lucas
Soledad Street
L. Garza
Iiter
Savings Bank
Pine Groceries
Mexico
Houston Street
Mumberto de 8, Hosst
Alamo Iron Works
Sunset Road
Presa Street
U. S. Court
Nashville Students
Wool Notes
Druggists’ Convention
Joshe Brothers
Wolfson’s
Calaveras Creek
Anson A. Maher
Commerce Street
O’connor & SuLllivan
Endowment Bank
Knights of Pythias
the Castle
Ren. Goldenburg
T. B. Johnson
Tivs & Pevrzer
Military Plaza
Pirer & Scaurrurss
D. & A. Oppenheimer
Yturri Street
Losoyo Street
Waterworks Company
Columbus
J. B. Lacosra
F. SeaMan
Nicnors & Co
F. Pasche
Alamo Streets
Kay
F. Kalteyer & Son
F. Kalteyer Son
Quinta Street
Main Plaza
Bowen
C. Morel
North Street
Alamo
Rouvant
Merchants and Mechanics Building and Loan Association
B. F. Johnson
Aving
N. Winther
K. K. Sturdevant
East
Antonio
North Flores Street
City
Evergreen Street
Springs
Courthouse
Tex
Sams T. Cushing
T. W. Howard
Jubilee Minstrels
Brll
Kasper
Rische's
K. M
H. A. Pankosk
W. F. Carver
Bogwardua
Price
Kempa
Ludwig Mahneke
WW. J. Dargan
Alamo Street
Postoffice
Geo. R. Hines
Kampmann Building
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Sunset Railroad
Calcasieu Parish
SAN Antonio Lumber CO
Lonsdale
G. G. Frank's
Azilian’s
Chenin Commerce
Fw, McAllister & Bro
Alamo ST
Cor
Villita
San Antonio, Texas
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Chicago Daily News
America
TIMES
Ayer & Bon
Rowell
Hubbard
Chicago Press
Tom Carcaco
Chicago
Post
Orrick Ruvinw
Associated Press
West
Ts Vate
Ww Union Velcope Co
Washington
Tax Curino Dary News
Aribune
the Daily News
Journal
Time Chicago Daily News
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Recnet
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