BEGON OVER BY ALDERMEN TO TAKE UP FLAT RATE
The city council will meet as a committee of the whole to decide on sections set for further consideration in the tentative contract with the San Antonio Water Supply Co. Key issues include a proposed rate of 0.009 per 100 of assessed value on real estate and a potential 20 percent cut in old rates. Judge Claude V. Birkhead outlined a three member arbitration board and a plan for rate determination tied to daily water expenses. mayor Brown’s stance on plant acquisition remains unsettled after discussions with councilors.
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San Antonio
Claude V. Birkhead
Arbitration Board
Birkhead
Board of Arbitration
Gillette
Brown
Potter and
Metcalf
Hermann Sons Garden
Mayor Brown
Gillete
Lambert
Steves
Uhr and Hoefgen
Water Company
Laborer fined for assault in city police court
Rafael Garcia, a laborer, was fined 25 by Judge Lowther after being charged with striking Charley Wilson in the face with a brick during a daytime dispute. Wilson, who was recently arrived in the city, sustained bad injuries. The article also notes a transportation surcharge of 29 percent per cubic yard with an additional 54 percent per cubic yard for each extra quarter mile.
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Smith Road
W. H. Davis
Bexar County
Charley Wilson
Rafael Garcia
Lowther
Wilson
News Company Plans San Antonio Card Decks on Trains
The International & Great Northern Railroad affirms decks of playing cards featuring San Antonio landmarks will be sold by the "news butchers" along its lines. Cards showcase buildings, plazas, and city scenes for travelers.
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International & Great Northern Railroad
San Antonio
News Butchers
Trains Cards to Hit Market Soon for City Ads
Trains cards will be on the market within 30 days and are expected to provide wide advertisement for the city.
Two Final Naturalization Petitions Filed
Henry Cord a retired farmer of 531 Hunstock Avenue native of Germany arrived 1885 declared intent 1887 filed final naturalization. William Robert McDonald an accountant of 652 Nolan Street born in Scotland came from London England in 1908 and filed final naturalization petitions.
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Federal Clerk of Court
Henry Cord
Hunstock Avenue
Germany
William Robert McDonald
Nolan Street
Scotland
United States
London
England
Theft arrests follow at East Evergreen and East Commerce
Detectives Green and Marsden arrested a 32 year old black man for stealing a gold watch from Mrs. T. M. Dechman at 209 East Evergreen. A white boy, 14, was also arrested for stealing $23 from a Southern Pacific watchman at the East Commerce Street crossing during the same period. St Mary’s Hall will reopen for the 1913 14 school year with enrollment on opening day at 9 am under principal A W Burroughs.
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T. M. Dechman
East Evergreen Street
Green
Marsden
Southern Pacific Railway Company
East Commerce Street
St. Mary's Hall
A. W. Burroughs
Revival attendance at Prospect Hill Baptist services
Large crowd attended last night’s revival at Prospect Hill Baptist Church where Rev. T V Neal preached on Fruit Bearing after a song service led by Grover Wells. A cottage prayer meeting is planned tomorrow afternoon at 1823 Matamoras Street by Mr. and Mrs. R A Grant. County Court to open trial of criminal cases next Monday.
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Prospect Hill Baptist Church
T. V. Neal
Grover Wells
R. A. Grant
Matamoras Street
Court terms shorten caseloads and ease fall docket
During the summer two week terms many cases are settled and the docket is reduced for the fall term. Nearly forty cases have been set for two week sessions with several sessions held to clear matters and speed dispositions.
Judge Sets Discharge Hearing for Waters-Pierce Receiver
Judge C A Wilcox in Austin set October 20 for the discharge of Robert J Eckhardt as receiver of the Waters Pierce Oil Co after three years of delay. Eckhardt claims about 25000 dollars in unpaid salary for the period he served. The court aims to finalize the matter with an order at that date.
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Austin
Tex
C. A. Wilcox
Harry Thaws Liberty At Wigwam No 1
At Wigwam theater No 1 on Alamo plaza the program Thursday and Friday September 18 19 presents Harry Thaws ask for Liberty about his Matteawan escape. The tale of evading a lone guard slipping into an automobile and fleeing to Canada is pitched as a major public interest sensation.
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Wigwam Theater
Alamo Plaza
Wigwam. No. 1
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Matteawan
Canada
Atlantic
Blaze at 216 Porter Street Damages Set at $150
Firemen fighting a blaze at the home of F. E. Shepherd, 216 Porter Street, used chemicals to extinguish the fire at 9 30 this morning. Total loss to building and contents estimated at about $150, insured. The dwelling is owned by L. M. Darby.
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F. E. Shepherd
Porter Street
L. M. Darby
Experimental shrapnel firing to be observed at Leon Springs
Brig. Gen. Tasker Bliss will witness experimental shrapnel shooting by batteries B and C of the Third Field Artillery at Leon Springs maneuver grounds around September 25. Cavalry troops will join. infantry will be represented by dummy silhouettes two miles away. Spectators may watch under safety rules. Also noted are West Point graduates ordered to Leon Springs and a Mexico Independence Day observance at Beethoven Hall with speakers Jose Vasconcelos and others.
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Tasker H. Bliss
Southern Department
Leon Springs
Third Field Artillery
John ©. Stephens
Dennis Curtis
Willis Cunningham
Alfred B. Johnson
Carlos Brewer
David B. Cain
John E. McMahon Jr
Fort Sam Houston
West Point
Mexico
Beethoven Hall
Jose Vasconcelos
A. E. Pedraza
Antonio Elusua
Jorge E. von Versen
Rafael Martinez
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Fortune
Vitagraph Co
Talking Pictures Today
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Fred Hummert
Commerce Street
Rk, C. Wright
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Texas
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Eastman Films
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Potchernick-Birdsong Co
E. Houston
Fentists Hicks
Antonio
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West Commerce St
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Soledad St
Davy Crockett Court No. 60
Rodriguez
Houston Street
Traction Company
Franklin
Bexar County Humane Society
E. M. Collins
Chas, H. Edwards
San Antonio Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital
Degen
New Phone
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Hal Urs
Oeeffinger & Ries
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Ray M. Mackey
Union Painless Dentists
Muth
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Ae Heil
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Travis
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Navarro St
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O. E. Hicks
Gunter Building
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Kohr
Rey
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Philadelphia
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Hall Hall
Martin Wright
Bedell Bldg
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Gibbs Building
Wimer, Richardson & CO. Investment Bankers
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