Plans Formulated for Maverick Building Expansion at Alamo Plaza
BP Swearingen owner returns to city confirming enlargement plans for the Maverick building at Alamo plaza and Enet Houston street. Architect Atlee Ayres will finalize details before submission. Swearingen notes two preplans and possible alterations to the existing structure. The proposed extension could add 15 feet in height with a 65 foot front on Alamo plaza.
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Maverick
Alamo Plaza
Enet Houston Street
Swearingen
Atlee Ayres
Mr. Swearingen
Eight Tots Orphaned By Cossack Massacre
Eight young children, oldest fourteen, escaped a Cossack massacre in Odessa province. On October 22, 1905, mothers were killed and families slaughtered. two children were greeted by father M. J. Stellerman in Brooklyn, the others by father JM Konsunaky in Philadelphia. The event followed violent pogroms in which nearly a thousand Russian Jews perished.
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Odessa
Russia
M. J. Stellerman
Lavonigavenue
Brooklyn
JM. I. Konsunaky
Seventh Avenue
Philadelphia
Odsoa
Btellertian
Kousutsty
Ars
Koruusky
Doc Williams Convicted of First Degree Murder
A jury in the Thirty seventh district court found Doc Williams guilty of murder in the first degree in the Turner case. The penalty was death. Williams proclaimed he did not receive justice and sought another hearing, while his attorney said he would withdraw if faced with fatherly opposition. The verdict came after a 15 minute deliberation, Williams remained calm and occupied with a fan. local notes compare his incarceration with past hangings in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Williams
Svuning
Thorns Jr. Turner
Sau Antonio
Lavernia Road
Williams
Greenley
Wiliams
Dag Willams
Willams
Turner
Gearma H. Farner
Burial Permits List of Local Residents
Burials issued for Jose Quintero age 1 month of 1307 San Marcos St chronic dysentery. Charlie Mitchell age 24 of 229 Gibbs St tuberculosis. Jesse W Worshain age 1 year of 2526 South Foe ie St cholera infant al. Louis Reyas age 23 of 403 San Marcos St unknown natural causes. Pierce Wright of 145 Virginia St age 22 typhoid.
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Jose Quintero
San Marcos Street
Charlie Mitchell
Gibbs Street
Jesse W. Worshain
South Foe Ie Street
Louis Reyas
Pierce Wright
Virginia Street
Young Singer to Wed English Composer
The Sketch reports Dr Prederia Hymen Cowen a Bogush composer conductor and songwriter will wed Misa Frederica Richardson. Cowen born in Kingston Jamaica in 1882 studied under Sir Jules Benedict and Sir John Gosg. Richardson, a talented young singer, has appeared in recent London concerts and studied with Sir Charles Snatley.
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Bogush
Prederia Hymen Cowen
Misa Frederics Michardson
Dr. Cowen
Kingston
Jamales
du Fwy
Jules Benedict
John Gosg
Mas Frederica Richardson
London
Charles Snatley
Plan for Houston Street Improvements Draws City Attention
City engineers and Assistant City Engineer Van Riper raced to refine specifications for Houston street improvements. The joint committee of Houston street property owners and the city council may meet later this week to finalize acceptance of the plans. A grading issue on West Houston Street near Nor Flores and San Pedro Orreli requires careful adjustment, with Mayor Callaghan and Alderman Lockwood overseeing the discussions.
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Nouston
van Riper
Gelling
Houston Street
Jnint
Houston
Nor Flores
San Pedro Orreli
Callaghan
Lockwood
Smith at Y M C A Recital Under Church Auspices
Robert Oden Smith will perform in the Bow Smith recital series Thursday evening May 21 at the Y M C A building. The entertainment is given under the auspices of the Lakes Home Missionary Society of the Government Hill Methodist church and all attendees are promised an evening of amusement.
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M. E. Church
Robert Oden Smith
Bow Smith
The
Lakes Home Missionary Society
Government Hill
Extravaganza Wins Audience at Empire Theater
The Empire theater hosted Olive Grove and J. J. Costigan presenting The New York Alderman a musical extravaganza with a light plot and strong chorus. Costigan starred as the Alderman, Laura M. Brown was the daughter, and the company featured Paul O'Brien Alex Papa Tawi Wright William Cartnay Hazel Taylor and Miss Cappayne. the show drew applause and boosted the treasury.
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Empire Theater
New York
J. J. Qostigan
Olive Grnve
Woodvien Cirie
Bart
Wen
Inighier
Costican
Misa Laura M. Brown
Te Alderman
Paul O'Brien
Alex Papa
Tawi Wright
William Cartnay
Hazel Taylor
Plorance Cappayng
Surrogatta
Lynch Wins Here Choice of San Antonio Typographical Union for President
The San Antonio Typographical Union elected officers with James Lyndhsi defeating rivals for president. Results list presidents and officers including vice president and secretary treasure, delegates to the American Federation of Labor, and trustees for printers homes, amid union-wide acclaim and regional affiliates.
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San Antonio Typographical Union
Ena
International ‘Typographical Union
Wlegtiona
Offidy
United States
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Forto Rico
Palippines
Interney
Anton
San Antonio
Max
Hays
Hugh Stevenson
W. McCullough
He J. Gottlob
Frank A. Kennedy
Sam Dn Nedrey
Theodore Eichhorn
Charles Iw. Pens
Union Sntinters
George P. Nichols
Aline ©. Wilson
L. C. Bhanard
Thomas McCaffery
Herbert W. Cooka
John Armatrong
W. J.ubaigilin
W. Wi. Daniel
Alert W. Bowen
Michael Powsil
Texas veterans accept bid to visit San Antonio next spring
President C B Mullaly received Mrs Moye Murdock’s note as secretary of the Texas Association of Mexican War Veterans announcing acceptance of an invitation from the Business Men's club for a 1909 convention visit. The secretary expresses gratitude and promises dates to fit San Antonio’s convenience and extend a warm reception to the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Mullaly
Moye Murdock
Texas Association of Mexican War Veterans
Chas. B. Mullaly
Business Men's Club
Waco
San Antonio
Moore Murdock
McGee's Baby Dilxtr Promises Soothing for Crying Infant
A noon turned father seeks relief from a crying baby as McGee's Baby Dilxtr is advertised to quiet unsettled nerves and calm bowels. The product claims to make a tired infant well, with gentle effects and no harmful drugs. Bottles priced at 45 and 50 cents, sold by Bexar Drug Co.
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McGee
Norvey
Bexar Drug Co
Sonevermeyer Advocates Rail Link to Rockport
A letter from a prominent Southwest Texas booster urged forming a convention to push a railroad to Rockport. The Rockport Road project received favorable attention at the board meeting held yesterday in New Road.
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New Road
Rockport
Tax
Texas
Terrell Announces C H Terrell in Democratic Primary Race
Chester H Terrell enters the race for the Texas House of Representatives from district No 3. A San Antonio lawyer and former Bailey campaign manager, Terrell is described as conservative and progressive in aims, aiming to succeed W A Cocke with strong local backing.
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New Valese
San Antonio
Viclilly
House of Representatives
Chester H. Terrell
Terrell
Bar Anto
Nile
Tay
Apa
Untiliogenerer
Texas
J. Yarratl
Tegraduate
Stalen University
Tha ‘Wlice
W. A. Cocke
Persrell
Foley Kidney Cure praised by New England man
A Willimantic Connecticut resident Alvin H Stimpson credited Foley Kidney Cure with restoring his health after failing remedies. The notice shares his claim of complete recovery after four bottles. A separate Amarillo Texas auto accident report notes a car backing over and injuring six passengers including Mrs Hoyes with internal injuries and a broken arm.
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Foley
Alvin. H. Stimpson
Willimantis
Conn
Exer Drug Co
Amarillo
Tex
William Hoye
Tovar
H. Hoyes
Dallas
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