San Antonio Leads U S Building Gains in August Report
The American Contractor bulletin shows San Antonio at the top among 42 cities in August building operations with a 124 percent jump over the prior year’s August totals. August value reached 658,890 dollars versus 206,210 dollars the year before, with other cities like Buffalo and Chicago posting smaller gains while 28 cities incur losses.
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San Antonio
Airzoat
Sut Lake
Indianapolis
Idease
Bultato
Chicago
Denver
Grand Rapids
Tannaepalis
Innsville
Minneaplis
Syracuse
Saltake
Deaths and births in San Antonio August report
The board of health secretary reports 116 total deaths in San Antonio in August with 75 residents and 41 non residents. Eight deaths were from non natural causes including two accidental deaths and three murders. Births filed totaled 101 with 54 boys and 47 girls. five births were not recorded in the population.
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Sar Antonio
Maesley Girs
Board of Health
San Antonio
Mueller
Missing 12 year old boy sought by Ballinger police
A 12 year old boy from Yangulira has been missing for three months, last seen at 20 Winton Street. His mother says he went to his father in Ballinger where he may be located, and Ballinger police have been asked to aid in the search.
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Yangulira
Winton Street
Ballinger
Bryan to Take the Stump in October Speech Tour
Chicago reports indicate William J. Bryan will headline a stump speech tour through October as Democratic committees plan broader wartime fundraising. A national committee official said responses to money drives have been gratifying and Bryan is expected to address a large audience at 1200 hours in Chicago.
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Chinato
William J. Hi
Counel
Bryan
National Committee
Gelobear
Weimura
Ie Fannee Bureau
Chicago
Black woman found dead in bed in Aventa area
Stell Graves, a Westarish woman aged 90, was found deceased in bed at her home on S10 Aventa B by a neighbor who attempted to rouse her. Instica Fink judged heart failure the cause and ordered arrangements for funeral services at a local undertaker.
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Stell Graves
Instica Fink
Mrs Sommer at Rest Funeral for Mrs Albee
Una Sommer funeral service held yesterday afternoon at the family residence on Tenth Street. Many floral offerings were presented. The remains were laid beside those of her husband, the late Iranda Sommer, who died years ago. Rev Deyn of St Mark's Biseoyal church conducted the services.
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Albee
Una Sommer
Tenth Street
Pha
Iranda Sommer
Deyn, Richardson
St. Mark's Biseoyal Church
Markets Report From Louisiana and Liverpool Trading Floors
Market chatter from New Orleans and Liverpool shows steady activity. Prices for oats, wheat, corn, and hogs shift with mixed strength as receipts rise. Kansas City and Fort Worth report no major shifts in overall tone.
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Louisiana
Expmeton
Welle Spo
Liverpool
New Orleans
Kansas City
City signs street pavement contract with General Supply Co
The city and General Supply and Construction Co signed a contract today for paving Houston street beginning at Santa Rosa Avenue in about two weeks. Mayor Callaghan and P.O. Brown announced payment terms, wage safeguards, bond details, and a seven percent reserve. The deal includes strict oversight, subletting limits, and escrow to protect the city, with work to start within 20 days and finish in 109 working days.
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Houston Street
General Suray & Construction Co
Callaghan
Lieerty
P.O. Brown
Vailas
Santa Rosa Avenue
Haupton Street
Nealon Street
Hs Vity Stall
Olla
Clty
Civ
San Antonio Traction Tr
Thy Council
Horner
Ilower
Brown
Av. Brown
Counsil
Ty Rouneil
Ordinanes Fai
County
Are We Waking Up to a Railroad to Brownsville
The Light argues San Antonio should back a railroad to Brownsville, urging citizens to prove support with funds. It defends editorial independence from promoters, insists on public backing via the Business Men's club, and calls for decisive public opinion to secure construction.
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San Antonio
Brownsville
W. J. Hogue
Dallas
Aly. Hague
The
Light
Hague
Yoakunt
Uarrimay
Suaith
Tones
Business Men's Club
Sfisi
Brownaville
Black residents buy public safety items amid tense weekend
Reports describe growing fear of violence after a white man was fatally shot and others injured during a reported incident involving Black individuals purchasing public safety gear. Police dispersed angry crowds while officials note no clashes occurred.
Hughes Test Today for New York 6 9 P
New York voters face the Hughes test in the Republican primaries with senatorial and assembly districts voting across Manhattan and Brooklyn. The outcome could influence Governor McCarren’s renomination and Tammany Hall leadership as polls open at 5 this afternoon and close at 9.
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New York
Soan Lote
Hughes
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Hye
MicCarren
Burranzh
Charles Murphy
Tammany Hall
Catholic Priest Becomes a Citizen Through Naturalization
Father Vighinis Insel Mrnessel, a Catholic priest born April 2 1870 in Bowentral Anstriat, filed for final naturalization papers in federal court. He has lived in the United States eight years and completed intention papers at New Braunfels on September 8. Introduced by Water Fohrwerk and Henry Menger, Jolyn Babuilk, 39, farmer, worked while waiting for naturalization. origin Austria.
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Vighinis Insel
Mrnessel
United States
Campbell
Federal Court Ofor
Thysp
Bowentral
Anstriat
Hyer
New Braunfels
Water Fohrwerk
Henry Menger
Jolyn Babuilk
Marriage Licenses Wa Dean and Enon Tet
Kelley and Smoot GoM Weverly and Ati Sau er listed in marriage licenses. incomplete OCR yields unclear details on entities and dates.
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Dean and
Enon Tet
James Kelley
Imna Smoot
Gom. Weverly
Teh Ati Sauer
Jailbreak Expert Fight Sparks Publicized Trial
Local report details an arrest of multiple individuals including Marge with another, Jon Bayee, and Jd WEN Tugbenry charged with a rambling assault and property crimes. The ensuing struggle involved breaking a wall and a police response with Warren cited for force, as authorities pursue further charges.
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Spichil
Bose
Nia
Marge
Oatirder
Jon Bayee
Jd Wen
Hine Meltadden
Warren
Forzory
Mexican man dies in Washington park after acid suicide note
The body of Jose Niver, 26, a Mexican, was found in shrubbery near Washington Park. An envelope with a goodbye note and an empty bottle labeled carbolic acid were recovered. Coroner Pigk ordered the body moved to an undertaker and interred. Police reported death likely within an hour.
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Jose Niver
Noring
Washington
Patrok
Fen Doreher
Dvtistas
Wirbelie Achi
C. Sanghha
Joye
Niver
Pigk
Local Weather San Antonio and Vicinity Report
Weather outlook for San Antonio and area for the coming 44 hours ends Wednesday morning. Temperature changes, precipitation chances, and wind patterns noted with comparisons to the previous year. Details indicate forecast confidence and regional conditions for planning.
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San Antonio
Ponts
Abe
Tanya
Hotel plans reached ready in week for $1,000,000 structure
Preliminary working plans for the large hotel to be built at the former St. Mares and Houston streets site by L. Hart and associates of the San Antonio Hotel Company will be completed within a week. Mas yan Russell and Garden of St. Louis will finalize drawings. Directors will meet to ratify changes before closing the contract. The hotel is expected to be southwest landmark with total cost over half a million dollars, including grounds and furnishings.
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St. Louis
St. Mares
Houston
L. 7
Hart and Associates
San Antonio
Masyan, Russell and Garden
Fim
Architeets
Gua Antonoa
Hart
Tim
Hestiny
Theotel
Five Burn To Death In Hotel Fire
Five men died in a hotel blaze early with several injured and others unable to escape. Aiding guests fled in robes as smoke and flames trapped many on upper floors. fire officials suspect a third story wiring fault as the blaze began.
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Bolivion
New Yorks
Phe Soiously
Willing Lewis
Denye White
Kans
Ladlinin Megger
Iris
Moore
Ali
Railway plan rejection delay in Wood area
A local railroad committee meeting amid business leaders to discuss a second Hague proposition. Officials say the plan fails to meet security and charter requirements and must be approved by San Antonio bankers before any formal backing. Community voices have shown cautious support as negotiations continue.
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Vatiraad
Hague
Mddges Wat
Clifton Merchant Hurt In Runaway Incident
Waco Texas September report describes Clifton merchant injured in a runaway incident amid city incidents. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but identify a Clifton businessperson affected by an automobile or vehicle mishap.
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Clifton Merchant
Burglars Loot Houston Book Store For Pens And Cash
Burglars robbed the Loot Book Store at 34 East Houston leaving a barefoot boy print as a clue. The cash register held 3.15, but thieves rang up 20.05 and removed merchandise. About 10 dollars in fountain pens were among the valuable items taken. Police are investigating with no suspects yet.
Grave charge against girl aged man in assault case
A 7 year old girl, Stella Urwin, daughter of B Hraun, is involved in a case where Py. Dor ardale an aged man faced a grave charge after examination today before Fisk and Wis ball. He was axed at $1500 on the charge of attempting to assault the child. The alleged incident occurred Sunday night near 35 Probandt Street.
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Dor Ardale
Nation Fisk
Wis Ball
Stella Urwin
Bhraun
Probandt Street
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