Banking In Old San Antonio Under the Republic
The article notes that banking was prohibited under the republic era and describes the first commercial paper used, the prejudice faced by this necessary adjunct of commerce, and the eventual subsidence of that hostility. It highlights that the first bank operated in 1865 and relates to Quartermaster drafts as early financial tools in the city.
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First Bank
San Antonio
Sano
Texas
Republic
Merchants’ ‘Mechanics’ Bank
Galveston
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Government of
Mexico
Exas
United States
Ter
United States Treasury
Early Banks in San Antonio Forge City Finance
The piece traces San Antonio banking from precarious beginnings before railroads, through 1851 drafts from U S officers and merchant deposits, to 1865 private banking by John French with a vault and 18 percent loans, amid 1830s panics and Texas annexation. The narrative highlights enduring barriers and gradual adoption of banking amid perilous economic times.
San Antonio Banking Roots in Civil War Era
The piece details early San Antonio finance with Bennett and Heard’s private bank and the 1866 founding of the San Antonio National Bank by George W. Brackenridge. It notes cotton purchases with Confederate money, cross border trade to Mexico, profits from silver shipments, and a shift toward established banks that formed Texas industry.
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Bank of Importance
W. A. Bennett
Commerce Street
Four Seasons
Bennett & Heard
San Antonio
George W. Brackenridge
First National Bank
New National Bank
Indianola
New York
Texas
Postoffice Safe Blown At White House Ohio
A post office safe was blown open at White House Ohio early today and between 1000 and 2000 dollars in stamps and money stolen. A posse led by Mayor King pursued the burglars who fled on a handcar toward Toledo.
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Toledo
Ohio
White House
King
Geggs
Rheumatism Cure Promised By Syracuse Advertiser
A 1998 outbreak claim by Mark H. Jackson offers a free remedy for muscular and inflammatory rheumatism after years of suffering. He asserts it cured him and others, inviting readers to mail a coupon to his Syracuse address for postpaid treatment.
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Mark H. Jackson
Alhambrea Bidg
Syracuse
N. Y
Jackson
Pub
Mae Pe
Cance
Rewen Fon
Resehncathla
Flatonia Notes: Local Visits and Socials Update
Yoakum native Miss Tinnie Lieck battles cancer with her mother Mrs Leck. A large Masons gathering conferred the third degree on C P Johnson and enjoyed an oyster feast at H W Brunnemann's. Many friends and relatives came and went as Misses Maud Murphy and Averlene returned to Temple, while others visited Dallas, San Antonio, Schulenburg, and Montezuma.
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H. W. Brunnemann
Earl F. Dechard
Dallas
Lucy Bell Bludworth
Mary Churchwell
Uvalde
A. M. Gosch
George Gabitsch
Bride
Sophie Burton
Yoakum
Nat Williams
Flatonia
Henry Lieck
San Antonio
Paschal
Charles F. Woods
M. Fernau
Schulenburg
F. W. Thulemeyer
Smithville
Maud
Averlene Murphy
Temple
A. B. Edwards
Hart
the Sap
J. G. Weir
B. R. Adams and Son
Montezuma
J. D. Bunting
Mamie Bunting
Fairy Faires
la Grange
W. L. Turner
Waco
Miss Edith Dudley Hosts Thursday Social
Bracketville notes show Edith Dudley entertaining many friends Thursday. Guests included Grant Lane James Ballantyne Jr Nannie B Clamp Blanche Seargeant Alice Veltmann Lamar Witt Clyde Veltmann Ernest Gatlin Shelton Wells. Refreshments served. Mrs Christopher Schwalm left for Fort Sam Houston. Will Dalton B F Isgrig visits Indiana and Arkansas mentioned.Detailed item ends with Riegler Ice Cream Co Sunday special.
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Edith Dudley
Grant Lane
James Ballantyne Jr
Nannie B. Clamp
Blanche Seargeant
Alice Veltmann
Messrs
Lamar Witt
Clyde Veltmann
Ernest aGtlin
Shelton Wells
Christopher Schwalm
Fort Sam Houston
Will Dalton
B. F. Isgrig
Indiana
Arkansas
Origin of fire unknown at Alamo Furniture warehouse
Fire Chief Bishop reports the warehouse on North Flores street destroyed with losses estimated between 16000 and 20000 dollars. Spontaneous combustion is a theory. firemen confined the blaze within a short time despite a stiff wind, earning praise for their rapid, systematic work. Police hold warrants for an ice wagon driver and a chauffeur over a separate incident.
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Alamo Furniture Company
North Flores Street
Bishop
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Aviator
Cal P. Rodgers
Harlandale
South Flores
P. Rodgers
Old San Antonio
John French
French
Tutt’s
Tinnie Lieck
Mrs. Leck
Brackettville
Madam Sherry
Riegler Ice Cream Co
Carmi, Ill
Graville
Here
John Schaich
Andrew
White County
J. H. Terrill
Terrill
The
Terrill Medical Institute
Hicks Building
San Antonio, Texas
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