Bexar County Officials Salaries and Tax Costs Revealed
A published inquiry exposes county salaries for commissioners and the judge, detailing per diem pay, road supervision, and transportation costs. It lists delinquent tax lists from several counties, compares state and local practices, and notes substantial road and bridge spending amid growing debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Countesioners Court
Cy Toibis
Commissioners Court
Besar
Hexar County
State of
Texas
Setober Iss
Sur
Uetober
Joan Wilkine
Halsey
C. Genergal
John Wilkens
Sallway
Sam Token
Peter Jonas
Wesides
Haa
Judge Noonan Campaign Talks Across Far West
Judge Gwen and Judge Noonan campaigned from Brackett to Presidio counties reporting gratifying results. Talks with Judge Owen suggest loyal GOP support for Noonan in outside counties, predicting a strong majority if unity holds. Noonan travels via Castrville and heads home today.
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W. Gwen
Noonan
Brackett
del Rio
Alpine
Shailer
Marfa
Davis
Agit Pass
Kinney
Maverick
Jeft Davis
Presidio
Struck With a Spade Leaves J. T. Chago in Danger
J T Chago rests in precarious condition at 421 Nebraska Street after a blow from a spade to the head, believed skull fractured. Roberta Es Aulbel jailed yesterday by deputies on a warrant from Truatioc Jones court charging assault to murder. Affidavit filed by Beatty of Chare.
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J. T.chago
Nebraska Street
Roberta Es~Aulbel
Jim Irvin
Charles Schretner
Truatioc Jones’ Court
Rel- Btlyd
Chare
Frost, disease spread. Mississippi notes
The report from Mississippi outlines a rising frown of illness with new cases listed in several towns: New Orleans, Popikryite, Madison, Waveland, Tattiesburg, and Natelow. Frosts across counties are mentioned, with weather aiding or hindering the spread. Fort Worth court closes term with judgments, including $6,814 to Smith and $6,000 to City National, plus details on collateral and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Board of Health
Yejwre
Fort Worth
SpHeeltl
Tent Worth
Lex
United States District Court At
Smith
United
Marshall Green
C. Barrun
Port Worth
Jno L.ifors- Tui
al Wace
Offier
Aalione Seim
Caure
Dawen Commission Action Cancelled Indefinitely
Special wire from Denilson Texas reports the Dawen commission indefinitely cancels a planned Indian Territory action. Secretary telegraphed today that his intended project will not proceed, effective immediately and awaiting further guidance.
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Ries
Denilson
Tex
Biles
Dawen Commission
Indian
Yellow fever outbreak fears rise after inspection
Special wire reports Colonel Warings first city inspection reveals grave fears of yellow fever spread. Hospitals record rising deaths across Heyone and Guana Wada with pernicious fever symptoms resembling yellow fever. Military orders demand strict quarantine and penalties for camp rule breaches to prevent spread upon soldiers’ return.
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Waring
Ahn
Otuspe Street
Wilson
Waritg
WSB
Nortan
Heyone
Guana- Wada
Military Commission
Wade
Havana
PUSHING OUT SPANIARDS IN CUBA SURN?
Washington Oct 15 Secretary Al- Ber said no word from Major General Wade about when Spanish troops will depart the island. American representatives oust the Spanish commissioners and aim to complete repatriation at once. The Seventh corps under Major General Lee plans to sail for Cuba with the first units expected to depart Thursday.
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Washington
al- Ber
Wade
Seventh Corps
Lee
Cuba
The Churches and Services at St Johns and Welspanel Lutheran
St Johns Episcopal on North Cherry at Burnet offers sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with 9 30 a m Sunday school and a large choir. Welspanel Lutheran at Nueva and South Pres presents German service with Holy Communion at 9 00 a m and English service at 7 30 p m with a Thursday Young People's meeting at 8 p m. contact via telephone 728.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
North Cherry Street
Burnet Street
W. T. Guion
Nolan
Caracrass
the Oleh
St. John’s Welscapel Lutheran Church
Church notices and real estate transfers in a local brief
A noisy listing shows multiple church services at St Pauls Episcopal and Prospect Capitat, with sermons by Rev A I Burleson and Daniel, plus a Spiritualist meeting at Florit's Hall and a lecture on astrology. Real estate transfers include Wim TL Norton to Carl Otte, Trederck M Magner to Katie Johnston, and Edgar L Wrancall to Joseph Stove along Guadalupe and San Marcos streets. An arrest for assault to murder of Henry Dittler with $500 bond noted.
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Heaple
Ackulls
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Gaveranicht
A. I. Burleson
W. Burleson
Schoor
W. Gano
Sierce Avenue Christian Church
Government
Florit's Hall
Losoya
M.C. Bach
Sinc. Marian
Buena Vista
Daniel
Heal Estate Transeers
Wim
TL Norton
Carl Otte
Winton Street
Trederck M. Magner
Katie Johnston
New City
Wilton
Edgar L. Wrancall
Joseph To
Stove
City
Guadalupe
San Marcos
Delegates Return From Victoria Meeting At Colored Baptist Convention
A local delegate Jeacan WLOW reports from Victoria on the Rite Colored Baptist convention. He notes the gathering was well attended by sanctified brethren and sisters, with the event described as a reuser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeacan Wlow
Metiride
Rite Colored Baptist Convention
Victoria
Floresville and Wilson County Local Notes Summary
Floresville area gossip and updates include Floresvig arrival for visits, Dr Chaney related notes, and social calls by Prof J Garrison and family. Local movements feature Neal Wad Wis injuring right foot, C L Mazell planning to open a school at Arkunian school house, and Mart Adams in Pecos county. Cattle movement and farm news mention twenty-one head arriving from Breville to fatten at Thornton ranch. wildlife sightings noted near Floresville.
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Floresvig
OT Chaney
Dr Chaney
Keeville Bacurday
Neal
Blackwinith
Ivan
C. L. Mazell
Ac “Arkunian
Jay Stockdale
J. ¥. Garrison
Halleche
Mart Adams
Maleview
Pecos
Cotaty
Mexico
Floresville
Breville
Thornton Ranch
Plovesville
Nighalson
Sinelda
Goliad
Stevenson
Sitaer
Springs
City Warrants Listed by City Authorities Last Week
The city issued numerous warrants over the past week including charges for repairs, freight, and service fees. Individuals named include Bryan Callaghan, Slade Bhi Shavdein, Dr. G. Pete Much, Dubinski, Louis Walter, Furchees, Paul Lomes, and Mia Herw, with amounts ranging from a few dollars to several hundred. Payments cover hospital, veterinary, laundry, and department expenses across multiple months in 1898 and 1899.
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Antttardaha
B. Vinel
General Wand Bryan Callaghan
Far & Aeves
al Wadsy Terre
Teen Slade Bhi Shavdein
Beeldentats
Far
Patino
Tf Nagel
Muplier &Machrs
Idouis Walter
Weenie
Eure
Ilerw
Zalimanz
Cubans at Outs Brace for Disbanding Cuban Forces
A distressed report from Havana says President Massy urged soldiers to quit and return home as General Wood in Samao received this demand via Colonel Ray. Gomez and Durasso oppose, while Ducarose predicts renewed insurgency if American troops remain.
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Hervana
Wood
Saniiaso
Ray
Massy
Faso
Gomez
Juan Durasso
Havana
Molizo
Ducagse
Go- Tez
Ala
Coba
Immigrant arrivals and labor trade stir New Orleans scene
The article reports a surge of Italian migrant labor heading to Louisiana cane plantations via steamship routes, with health officials wary of contagion. It notes shipments to Pensacola and New York, and criticizes policies delaying arrivals while praising frugal migrants who return home after harvests. It also touches on political endorsements and local party tensions in a Columbus-era context.
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New Orleans
Ger
Brilunulse
Pensavole
New York
Quito
Conimation Ten
Louisiana Board of Health
Strive Pore
Washington
Namnad
Bolivia
Woh Thimans
Kne
Pensacola
Amerten
Americso
Italy
Boston
Balthmore
China
Japan
Texas
Sliynicn
Stayden
Ois
Huntington
Sayers
Thore
Gibbs
Gay
Davis
Ate
Hoyer & Srent
Ol Sam Touston
Bayer
Ali
Swayden and Sayers in Texas Campaign Speech Clash
The report outlines Sayers opening remarks in Tyner Texas critiquing Democratic factions and praising party loyalty while debating expansion, free silver, and the Nicaragua canal. It notes Slayden and Sayers align on some issues but diverge on the money plank and Puerto Rico, aiming to appeal to voters amid broader party tensions.
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Sayers
Tyter
Texas
Bern
Democratic
Slay
Weig
Congress
Porto Rico
Europe
Philippine Islands
Thie Atale
Avina
Slayden
Galveston
Chicago
Glayden
Wold
Nicaragua
Atlantic
Pacific
Pexad
Miss Kaiser Returns Amid Missing Details In Muddle
Fragmentary OCR reveals a garbled notice mentioning Miss Kaiser and Mrs Dead, with references to letters and dress patterns from the east. The text is unclear and appears to be an old society or personal notice, unreadable in parts.
Unclear Names In Licensed Parties Listed
Fragmentary OCR lists licensed individuals including Wap. Ifred Moeller and Mary Kunz Wit Melilwee J. D. Burnside Iain Staubenberger and Emlite Albverecht. Details and roles unavailable.
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Wap
Ifred Moeller
Mary Kunz
Wit
Melilwee
J. D. Burnside
Iain Staubenberger
Emlite Albverecht
Unquestioning Leadership This American Leader Stands Revealed
A fragment from a 19th century oratory style piece praises a leader's tireless discipline and obedience. The author describes the subject entering battle as if trained daily, ignoring doubt about American fortunes, and remaining steadfast under heavy fire, embodying unwavering loyalty and self-reliance.
Woman’s Sense of Color Across Genders and Taste
In this excerpt a discussion notes that many men lack color vision while women show a stronger attraction to color and harmony. It cites Louisa, Marchioness of Waterford, as an example of exceptional color appreciation and drawing talent, contrasted with male indifference to certain artistic details.
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Louisa
Marchioness
Waterford
Arlista
London
Cranberry Crop Seen Large Yet Uneven Across Regions
The article notes a very large cranberry harvest for 1898, potentially the biggest since a record year, with estimates around 876,000 bushels and totals near 1,000,000 in some years. It cites New Jersey as the major producer and reports mixed results across New England and parts of Cape Cod due to unfavorable late summer and early autumn weather.
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Carmela
New Jersey
New England
Local Cynthiana Fair Promises Odd Dem Premium
A quirky town notice in the Cynthiana Kentucky paper invites entrants for a street fair premium of 60 dollars for the most charming man aged 20 to 43. The winner is to marry the editor and return four dollars. Entries open at Star grocery Friday at 11, with local organizers hosting until the editor’s arrival.
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OFPER
Wature
Cynthiana
Democratic
Strock
Tha Wiiner
Star
Messrs
Bush
Waixer
Blaie
3Ronson
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