Snow Tonight Probable Says Weather Man
A 1906 San Antonio weather notice warns of a cold wave sweeping Texas and the southern plains. Northern winds drop temperatures, with snow possible tonight as a storm center tracks from Kansas. The public is urged to expect freezing rain, a sharp wind chill, and a shift to winter apparel as city commerce adapts to the cold snap.
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San Antonio
Texas
Weather Bureau
Major Buell
Kansas
Tim
Fair Grounds
Businese
Texas Baptists End Convention With Prohibition Resolve
The Texas Baptist General Convention in San Antonio closes amid heated debate over state prohibition. Delegates pledge to back the Littlefield Carmack anti canteen bill and seek statewide prohibition, with plans to push a constitutional amendment via the next Legislature and rally Anti-Saloon League efforts.
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Littlefield-Carmack
Congress
Texas
AntiSaloon League
Baptist General Convention of Texas
First Baptist Church
San Antoni
John Carney
C. Bailey
Crllaghen
Rev. Carney
Riley
Georgia
Prohibition
T.M. Tally
Deniaon
Tedag
Gam- Drall
Carney
League
Confederate Letters Allegedly Existed Probed by Veteran Group
Chicago district report states Commander Stewart of the Mitneis division challenges the Louisiana Historical Association or any person to produce authentic letters by Grant Davis or Davis to Davis and Davis letters claiming they offered services to the Confederacy. The claim references letters from Jan 18 1861 and seeks any direct statement of willingness to join the Confederacy.
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Louisiana Historical Society
Davis
Chicago
Jaimes £. Stewart
PAS
Mitneis
G. A
A. L. Dorosgot
Wilmington
N. Cy
Revogsset
Contaderine Veterans
Flaerxan
Vis
Grant
Corp. Commidafon
Slutanya
Louisiana Histerical Association
Fair Visitors Push Through Bad Weather at State Fair
Bad winds fail to dampen crowds as Fair visitors continue exploring exhibits including machinery, agriculture, textiles, and Mexican displays. Exhibitors race to finish displays despite tents damaged by wind. the Destruction of Potipall spectacle is halted and a new show is planned for the night.
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Tod Wealler
Wattig
Machingry Hall
Orth
Jaeny
Thia
Sénor Nuncio
Nuncio
Currency checks circulate as U S coin asset
Banks distributed cashier checks in denominations of 1, 5, and 10 dollars through the Clearing House association. The move aims to ease currency shortages with banks allowed to issue up to 20 percent of their capital in checks. Officials expect rapid acceptance by firms, aided by securities deposited to back up certificates.
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Wheaton
Wlinulion
Clearing House Association
Bankery
Nat. M. Washer
Business Man's Association
Clearing House
San Antonio
Hon Association
Ik Nes
Promees
House
Ak Collateral Securites
Haya
Ity
Slow Torture for Miner Buried Alive Near Collie-Draper
Milnes City Pa Nov 1 A hiker Michael Metabo 18 trapped 800 feet underground after a blast at Collie-Draper colliery. Fellow workers escaped the caved shaft while the breach widened to surface near McCabe’s home. Officials say recovery may take a year.
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Milnes City
Michael Metabo
Collie-Draper
McGabe
L Ya
McCabe
Agreement Circulated to Accept Cashier Checks as Money
The article notes that several more signatures were added to an agreement circulated among merchants on Saturday to accept cashier’s checks as money. It claims those who signed are trustworthy and that the general situation is improving.
Determined preacher fined again in city ordinance case
Rev John Carney traveling preacher and Baptist delegate was fined for driving a wagon with advertising cloths and later with painted signs on frayed beards in violation of a city ban on carrying or transporting advertising signs on public areas. He appealed the first ruling, then was fined again, with a total due of 30 dollars after court action.
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John Garney
Baptist State Convention
Mech Corporation
Buckley
Rev. Carney
Forse
Caray
Troubie
Corporation Cour
Lin
Carney
Mauermar
Black Man Charged in Fatal Public Safety Incident
In Houston on November 11, Texl Jages, a one legged man, is jailed on charges after a deadly incident at the corner of Branch Street and Ray Avenue. The deceased was found with hands in pockets and two items nearby.
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Houston
Tex
Nomro
Jalen Renae
Ta Branch Street
Ray Avenue
Gold Shipment To New York Vaults Sparks Currency Debate
The New York sub-treasury transfers 3 million in gold coin to vaults as Chicago faces tight money. Banks expect 4.6 million more in currency. checks for saloons and laborers cause friction. Customs duties fines rise as imports struggle to meet obligations amid gold and silver payments.
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Chicago
Grease Ury Department
le Plost National Bank
Cruser
Hingis Trust, & Saylegs Bank
Uwhis
Alan
London
Congo
Menning House Committee
Amanse
You
Navy
Tle
Cortelgom
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio Region
Lees reports a cloudy forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas with snow possible tonight and a cold spell Tuesday. Wind speeds up to 30 miles per hour are noted at 8 am, with a low 12 hour temperature range around 1 to 2 degrees, and a mention of variable conditions through the period.
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Lees
San Antonio
Maxim
Ara
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