Mill Bridge to Be Replaced In San Antonio History
A long displaced San Antonio landmark the old Mill Bridge over the San Antonio River will be replaced within three months by a newer concrete structure. Nat Lewis recalls the 75 year family mill near Commerce and Houston streets noting its two stone grinding wheels and toll grinding for local farmers. The article traces the bridge’s role during Civil War times and the mill’s century old presence in the area.
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San Antanio
Tae Roi
Sen Antwok
Fifth Street
Pettace
Bill Street
San Antonians
Geist Mull
Nat Lewis
Commerce
Houston
Lewis
Legis
Lewig
Arojund
San Antonio
Lewin
River floods reshape towns and old holdings near San Antonio
In the U.S. Gulf region, reminiscences describe a river's shifting channel by 1875, ending the family’s mill operations as floodwaters widened the flow near Houston Street crossing. Discussion mentions a future conduit and changed land use around Mexican Square, with ties back to 19th century land purchases and local families. Also notes a May wedding in Rockdale, Texas as Martin Shelton marries Maude White after a San Antonio/Houston trip.
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Towis
Luis
Houston Street
Lewis
Eseles
Mr. Lewis
San Antonot
Walis
MM Paschal
Mexlicon Square
Vowhal
Fockig
Weils
Rockdale
Tex
Martin Thelton
Bundhy
Mise
Maude White
5. W. White
Rosebud
Gavenys
San Antonio
Houston
Rookdale
Martin
Dener
Guilty Plea Tells of Interstate Car Shipment Ring
Faigene Binumini pleaded guilty in a federal court to a drug and weapon conspiracy tied to a multi state car theft and shipment ring. He was sentenced to years in Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary after serving prior prison time for theft.
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Faigene Binumini
Twintkl
Olgutecy Montha
Federal
Leavensworth
St. Lenk
San Antonio
United States
Aiterry
John Dd. Hollmag
Two Acquittals In Warehouse Theft Case At Port Diss El Paar
In a Port Diss El Paar warehouse case, Sidney Fre and Mary Poleter were acquitted on charges of theft and embezzlement of 779 mmr Ks. The trial, presided by Judge Wort, proceeded Thursday with jury deliberations concluding without convictions.
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Sidney Fre
Plevic
Port Diss el Paar
Marry Poleter
Tause Lrokar
Oak Court
Dhe Tractions
Midge Daisl West
Wort
Indictment Evidence Contested as Jury Hears Defense
The defense argued the evidence did not align with the allegations in the indictment and sought an instructed verdict after Friday proceedings. A dispute centered on substitutions and available goals, with the court weighing whether charges should stand.
Pickpocket Steals $40 in Downtown Store Robbery
In a downtown department store Friday afternoon a shopper named Myre Ruski was pickpocketed of $40. The thief was a woman described as Mexican looking who loitered beside her after the purse was taken. Detectives reported the suspect fled the scene and the missing funds could not be recovered.
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Siliski
Panema Avec
Myre
Xilenping
Liski
Woman
Sehom
Purse Game Involving $700 and $144 Fleece Reported
Burton claims he was fleeced by strangers who lured him into a street con with a street, a violin, and a purse exchange. He says $144 in plain clothes was taken while two men watched and a stranger opened a roll of large bills, then left with about $700. Detectives followed leads on West Copimnoroe and Flores streets as the alleged robbery unfolded.
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Col Button
Elty Deree
Gmx
Pigeau Aroybers
Burton
Crnoks
West Copimnoroe
Flores
Piel
Turton Coyx
Che
Figdor
Graduation diplomas awarded at St Keuly Cobblers Ursuline Academy
Striking note in San Antonio as two class ceremonies announce diplomas. Seventeen graduates from St Keuly Cobblers and Ursuline Academy receive diplomas at St Tools College authtorium and Ursuline midiforium on Komana street. Names listed include Larson Avellana Peter Siabh Forward A Clarkon Robert G Convin Harry B Go Max Nicta Howry Schroeder and Howes Vole. Also noted are valedictorian Miss Mate Zong Bessie Goodloe and other graduates. A separate rite celebrates baptismal class at Baytree. Local marriages and church notices follow with details of Patterson and Gillette nuptials.
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Matt Lhe Condemna
Hinir
San Antonio
Tue
St. Tools College
Ursulipe Academy
College Authtorium
Larson Avellana
Péter A. Siabh
Forward A. Clarkon
Robert G. Convin
Harry B. Go Max Nicta
Howry
Schroeder
Howes
Ad- the
Ursuline Midiforium
Komana “Street
Mate Zong
Bessie Goodloe
Ani Ealgtatorkid
Mppa Eanes
Palin Dory
Lone ‘Trotlo
Virginia Fesard
Virginia’ Ross
Elizabeth Conroy
Dorothy Weed
Will Adjust Matters Morlegn Vinne Grose Fa Fn
A Mexican consul announces plans to address tensions between Americans and Mexicans in multiple towns under Leandro Teal authority. Investigations will occur Sunday with Blue Cross brigades assigned. Basilia Hates will visit several towns to supervise.
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Morlegn
Texas
Cuvern
Leul
Lockhart
Laura’ Izteuirra
Monoraty Commission
O Ilwe Cross Brigade
Cansul Basilia Hates
Marlin
Rozesud
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Rega the’ Bride
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Morse
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Ursullite Academy
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Anther
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Patterson
Gillette
Wye
Felon Tyler
Mra
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George B. Kemtnn
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