Alder goes for garbage system upgrade and incinerator study
City aldermen debate improving garbage collection. Mauermann backs an incinerator in principle but urges careful study of merits. Lipscomb supports improvement and favors defining garbage. Kenney leans toward upgrading departments. Others not fully informed on incinerator specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man Kenney
J. P. Lucas
Alexander Boynton
Ray Lambert
Dng
B. J. Mauemann
Mauermann
Faro
Wickeland
Austin
Lib
Joel A. Lipscomb
John Kenney
Alamo Restoration Delays Prompt Evictions in San Antonio
Superintendent Conley refused further extension to October 1 and ordered vacating of the Alamo property. Tenants including Carnival association, a carpenter shop, and a negro express business remain in the building. The Carnival secretary said workers are moving to new quarters on Tenth Street and the governor might grant a short delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conley
Carnival Association
Carpenter Shop
Negro Express Establishment
San Antonio
J. B. Carrington
The
Tenth Street
Gasoline Explosion Damages Keener Cleaning Shop
A gasoline explosion at 511 East Commerce street in the S. A. Keener cleaning and tailoring shop occurred at 10 this morning. Fire Chief Bishop led several fire companies to extinguish the blaze. Damage to contents estimated at $25. No injuries reported.
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S. A. Keener
East Commerce Street
Bishop
Beattie brother implicates crime scene actions in murder case
Douglas Beattie testified he would not have helped move the car if he knew the crime involved his brother and said he would have washed the car that night. Hair strands found on the car sparked sensational testimony as prosecutors seek to prove evidence was destroyed.
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Associated Press
Chesterfield Court House
Douglas Beattie
Henry C. Beattie Jr
Beattie
Mr. Smith
Hill Carter
Henry C. Beattie
Neuendorff Sues Pearsall Mercantile for Patent Infringement
John B. Neuendorff files in equity in a federal court alleging Pearsall Mercantile infringed his 1901 hydrocarbon burner patent. He says the device, valued at $30 000, was granted for seventeen years and the firm has manufactured and sold it. The case is set for the court’s next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearsall Mercantile Company
John B. Neuendorff
Federal District Court
McDevitt Succeeds Farnsworth as Sunset Depot Master
J P McDevitt assumed duties as station master at Sunset depot succeeding F F Farnsworth. Farnsworth returns to his former role as conductor on the arse division of the Galveston road amid regime changes on the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railway.
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McDevitt
Farnsworth
Galveston, Harrisburg
Docketing Appeal Cases Under Way in County Court
The docketing of cases appealed from the corporation court to the county criminal court is now under way. Assistant City Attorney 8S. C. Eldridge, the county court clerk, and the corporation court clerk are handling the work. The county criminal term opens next Monday with a lighter docket than usual. Judge Shook is away at Tarpon and expected home soon.
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Corporation Court
County Criminal Court
C. Eldridge
County Court
Shook
Tarpon
Police Shift Change at Local Headquarters
Regular monthly police shift change occurred at 2 PM with day officers relieved by August night crew. Sergeant Beck leads the morning run at headquarters. At 3:45 PM Sergeant Fitzhenry will relieve Fitch at 11:45 PM, with Fitch holding the dog watch.
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Beck
Fitzhenry
Fitch
Williams to Join Wife in Sedalia Visit
R F Williams assistant civil engineer for the International and Great Northern railroad left today for Sedalia Missouri to meet his wife Mrs Williams who has been visiting there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. FF. Williams
International & Great Northern Railroad
Sedalia
Williams
Police Busy in August with 562 Arrests and $4040 in Fines
San Antonio police arrested 562 people in August, up from July, with fines totaling 4040. Top charge was vagrancy at 108 arrests, while 103 were for drunkenness and 86 for affrays. Seventeen cases were felonies transferred to county court on lack of jurisdiction.
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San Antonio
Braden
Buckley
Firefighters Enjoy Mexican Supper at Station Nine
Firemen from station No. 9 Salado and Perez streets held a Mexican dinner at the station house. Max Cadena served as master of ceremonies with Frank Leal as toastmaster. West End orchestra provided music. Attendees included Captain R J Johnson Lieutenant Frank Leal Max Cadena Eduardo Rodriguez Albert Galan Jack Blundell and others.
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Salado
Perez Streets
Max Cadena
Frank Leal
West End
R. J. Johnson
Eduardo Rodriguez
Albert Galan
Jack Blundell
Henry Martin Rebounds to Lead After Railroad Reorganization
Henry Martin, newly elected second vice president of the International and Great Northern railroad, has recovered from a severe illness. He will travel to Houston on Monday to assume duties as superintendent, continuing in his present role until the company reorganizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Martin
International & Great Northern Railroad
Mr. Martin
Houston
Judge Neill Dies in Gloomcroft After War Service
Judge Neill longtime Texas appellate jurist dies at sixty four after Civil War service and a career from El Paso to San Antonio. He leaves wife Dora Neill of San Antonio son Robert T. Neill of El Paso and daughter Dora Raymond of Raymondville. Surviving organizations include Masons and United Confederate Veterans.
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United Confederate Veterans
Ben Hur
Tex
Dora Raymond
Raymondville
Funeral plans loom for El Paso as bar association prepares
A funeral is expected in El Paso with a local bar committee likely to be sent. Judge James of the Civil Court of Appeals awaits a telegram from Robert Neill this afternoon, and a bar association meeting will be called once it arrives and family plans are known.
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el Paso
Robert Neill
James
Civil Court of Appeals
Bar Association
Citizen status debated after long residence in the U S
Joseph Heyman a farmer after forty two years in this country declared the intention to naturalize. He is not a citizen under law because his German-born father’s naturalization papers disappeared. He remains a citizen in practice but not legally until two years after his declaration is filed.
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United States
Joseph Heyman
A. I. Campbell
Germany
Mr. Heyman
San Antonio Mourns Judge Neill After Death
Esteemed judge Neill is remembered for amiable nature, deep judicial learning, and impartial rulings. Prominent lawyers from Denman Franklin & McGown to Houston firms express grief and praise his character, ability, and the difficulty of replacing him on Texas appellate bench.
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Neill
San Antonio
Bar of Texas
Thomas H. Franklin
Denman, Franklin & McGown
Texas
J. O. Terrell
Terrell & Terrell
W. 8. Napier
Ogden, Brooks & Napier
T. D. Cobbs
Cobbs,Taliaferro & Cunningham
Texas & Pacific Railway
Albany County
Henry M. Aubrey
Aubrey & King
Don A. Bliss
Clark & Bliss
Carlos Bee
R. L. Henry
Onion & Henry
R. J. Boyle
Houston
Boyle, Storey & Davis
H. H. Neill
Court of Civil Appeals
Bar Association Plans Action for Deceased Jurist
Secretary Samuel Belden of the San Antonio Bar Association said a formal honor will be determined after receiving funeral information from El Paso. The association awaits burial details and location before deciding on proceedings.
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Samuel Belden
San Antonio Bar Association
The
Bar Association
el Paso
Association
Pursuit Ends With Arrest After Grip Theft
At Sunset depot on East Commerce street a white suspect fled a blue coated officer after a grip stolen from Laura Murray of Kingsburg California was dropped. Patrolman Lawrence gave chase then Mounted Officer George Millard joined, firing shots and capturing the man. The grip remains held as detectives investigate.
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Sunset Depot
East Commerce Street
Laura Murray
Kingsburg
California
Lawrence
George Millard
Reports Of Damage After Sunday Hurricane In Charleston
News from Charleston reports further damage to shipping after the hurricane Sunday. The revenue cutter Yamacraw rescued passengers from the Lexington and the schooner Bessie Whiting and searches for other distressed vessels off the coast. Lexington passengers head to Philadelphia amid rapid rebuilding as oyster factories face season disruption.
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Associated Press
Charleston
S. C
Yamacraw
Lexington
Bessie Whiting
Philadelphia
Beaufort
Dentist fatally wounded after mistaken burglary shot
Dr. Thomas Smith of Anniston Alabama was likely fatally wounded in Nashville early today. He had just returned from a bridge party at the home of Congressman Fred L. Blackman when his roommate Joseph M. Thomason, believing him to be a burglar, fired at him while half awake.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Thomas Smith
Anniston
Ala
Fred L. Blackman
Joseph M. Thomason
Interest Declared On Central of Georgia Bonds
The Central of Georgia Railroad company announced interest rates for its preferred income bonds. Five percent on the first and second preferred bonds and 1468-1000 on the third preferred income bonds, payable October 2, 1911. In May, 2 312-1000 per cent was declared on the first preferred income from earnings for 1910.
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Associated Press
NEW York
Central of Georgia Railroad Company
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John Winters Brannan
Chas. A. Dana
Pankhurst
London
Miss Brannan
Harriet Stanton Blatch
No. 9
Scar
Sane Ron Ano Queun
Roessler & Hasslacher Chemical CO
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Neill Alta
Gloudcroft
Appellate Court
Mississippi
University of Mississippi
Oxford
Hogg
ACT
Kody
Georgia Central Railroad
St. Anthony Hotel
Gunter Hotel Company
the Menger
H W. Wills
Mgr
Hot Wells Hotel
Bexar
Eadquarters
Alfred Sanner
Duerler’s Brew
Gc. A
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P. J. Owens Lumber CO
Flores Street
Mitchell Street
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Roosevelt Ave
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