Power House for the Traction Co Costs Hefty Sum
San Antonio Traction Co plans a brick and stone power house on the river near the Aransas Pass railroad. Estimated cost 200000 to 250000 dollars, with a turbine generating setup of 2000 horsepower and a single turbine engine outlay of 40600 dollars. The facility aims to accommodate future electrical demand as the city grows, with construction expected before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Traction Company
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
We Trartiain Company
Phtas
Captain Fined After Seizure of Revolvers on American Ship
Dispatches from Puerto Plata report Sennelox authorities in San Domingo searched the American steamer Chev uker, seized revolvers, and fined the captain $200. The captain refused to pay and sailed without clearance papers. Clyde officials have received no official word on the incident. The report notes that guns were used in an effort to quell freight, as army imports are prohibited in San Domingo.
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New York
Puerto Plata
Snnelox
San Domingo
Ie Alemner
Clyde
Gherokea
Crash and gloom in stock market circles
New York October 19. Forced liquidations dominated the week as stocks fell to years’ lows. Copper stock crashes and fears over Mercantile National Bank involvement fueled unease, while Southern Pacific rebates and tighter money worsened sentiment amid dividend cuts and banking scrutiny.
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New York
United States
Mercantile National Bank
Southern Pacific
Roy Campbell visits Canary Islands on onion seed quest
Roy Campbell returned from Europe and the Canary Islands where he sought an improved onion seed for Texas growers. In Teneriffe he generated local interest, collected seed samples, and arranged for shipments to meet Texas demand. He also visited Berlin and other major cities promoting Southwest Texas onions.
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Roy Campbell
Europe
Canary Islands
Teneriffe
Texas
Campbell
Berlin
Advertise City with New San Antonio Booklet
San Antonio will be splendidly advertised in a forthcoming booklet by the General Passenger Department of the Mississippi Pacific Railroad. Stone, manager of the Hires, wrote to Western passenger agent WE Witch that a higher grade artist’s work is being prepared and twenty or more pictures have been selected from views around the city. Captain Dickson, chaplain of the Twenty Sixth Infantry, provided images, and Parsinger arranged for additional views for a quick issue.
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San Antonio
Stone
Pas
WE. Witch
Sawwestern
Thak
Ely
Tony Parsinger
Plunteer
Ety
Dickson
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Porsinges Atan
Elevated trains threaten lives as bridge miscue traps cars
At Jackson bridge between Jackson boulevard and Van Toren street last night an elevated train car tilted upward at 45 degrees, the braking power off, causing a pileup on the bridge. Four passengers escaped injury as three cars tumbled, traffic stopped, and the incident prompted officials to cite bridge operator and towboat actions as factors alongside a possible opening error.
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Chicard
Jackson Bridge
Jackson Boulevard
van Toren Street
M. C. Feron
Panther
Tng
Aime
CABLE CO. DO NOT FEAR THE WIRELESS
New York editorials quote Radrge Oakoly Ward general manager of the Commercial Cable Company denying wireless systems as serious rivals. He notes a new direct cable from New York to Havana and expects wireless advances to spur telegraph business rather than supplant it.
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New York
Oeh. 19
Radrge Oakoly Ward
Generalianager
Commioreral Cable Company
Wyelem
Aldele Ines
Mearconl
Suluaelhe Calles
Wreless
Havana
Marconi
Iself
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area
Partly cloudy with possible showers tonight. Minimum today around 60, high near 68. Winds light at dawn, then increasing. Temperature records show notable differences from a year ago. Cotton growth and national weather outlook noted on page two.
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OCAL
San Antonio
Viciniity
Tonnight
Siinsay
Snitches Targeted in Chicago Civic Probe
Chicago City Attorney reports a broad campaign against personal injury crooks and alleged allied syndicates. He cites a planned alliance of forty corporations and rail firms to back an offensive against offenders, aiming to drive them from the city or jail them. Investigation suggests widespread victimization and lack of unbiased witnesses in affected districts.
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Chicago
Del
Allianca
Tuive
Isof
Ingenious Safe in Royal Palace Water Tank
An ancient method kept royal treasures secure by a water filled safe inside the palace. Large logs formed a tank with holes packed with towels and valuables. Guarded by thirst and careful rations, the system aimed to deter thieves by impractical protection.
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Anam
Pierce Defends Waters-Pierce Oil in Open Letter to Texas
H Clay Pierce, president of Waters-Pierce Oil, in St Louis, sends an open letter to Governor Campbell and Texans denying links to Standard Oil, rebuking graft charges and asserting the company’s long history, independence, and role in Southwest oil. He defends Senator Bailey and appeals to Texans for fairness as a court fight looms.
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Pierce
Campbell
Texas
Watersforee CW Company
H. Clay Pierce
St. Louie
Omin
Senaloy Butley
Colon
St. Louis
Thomas A Campbell
Statantonta
Feg
Waltons Tierco
Hs Ofiers
United States
Prnduds
St Bute
Atleel
Waters-Pierce O11 Company
Standard Ol Company
Weters-Pierce
Standard Ol
State of
Texag Vesis
Waters-Pierce Ol
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
John Robert Finlay
Glascow
Scotland
St Louis
Kentucky
J. Rt. Finlay & Company
St. Louis Coal Oil Company
Inlay Beccimeé
West Virginia
Imvehasud
Littl Kanawha River
Parkersburg
Ohio
Cairo
Mississippi
Waters Pierce Oil Company
Petroleam Trady
Agseciis
Finlay
Standard Oi
Soikas West
St. Louia
Dataresta
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Traction CO
Ordny
Ban Antouiu
Me Traction Company
Beacon Hill
Laurel Heights
Agnanio
Eastern Bank
San
Missouri Pacific
Iran
Marcani
Cogeer
City
Traction Companies
Steam Roads
U. S
Bailey
Standard Company
Ask Trust
Waters-Pizkue
Ayers
Southwest
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