Central Alarm Debate in San Antonio Fires to Houston
A reader argues against replacing the existing fire alert system with an Automatic Central Alarm, citing cost, false alarms, and efficiency. The letter traces Houston’s experience, cites underwriters’ reports, and warns San Antonio should not backslide to a less reliable, more expensive network.
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Costly street widening sparks wage debate in city
A letter and public comments urge council to widen Salt Street, arguing the city would gain by condemning land while workers face starvation wages. Discussion covers property damages, benefits to residents, and calls for a fair appraisal board to set compensation and consider broader urban renewal impacts.
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Confederate Day Confederate Veterans push for a special day
San Antonio officials and D C women push for a designated Confederate Day at the fair grounds. Correspondence from Mrs J M Nix Mrs T O Poster and Mrs W Lewis asks the San Antonio International Fair Association to set aside a day November 7th. Messages to leaders of U V and Confederate Veterans pledge cooperation and event planning.
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Advertised Letter List From San Antonio Post Office
San Antonio post office lists names of addressees on undeliverable mail in a large advertised letter list. The notice urges recipients to update addresses and contact the postmaster to reclaim mail, with many names and addresses trailing through the list.
Change of vocation for Louis Hy Selmith grocer to galoon business
Louis Hy Selmith, longtime proprietor of the Lavaca and South Alamo corner grocery, announces a change to galoon business at 300 Dolorosa opposite the Southern hotel. He invites friends to visit during hours from 10 to 12 each day.
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City Finance Exhibit Details and Names From Ledger
The document lists numerous individuals and units such as LAE MARLA GONZALES, IENGENIO GARCIA, H JOHN TICKS, and Madame Louise, with a 1980 date reference. It outlines expenditures from the General Fund ending August 31 1800 and related accounts like floating indebtedness and department salaries. It notes departments including the police, city engineer, parks, and street commissioners, totaling 147 604 23 in expenditures. The piece also references a Louisville September story about a sporting fair opening Monday night with events including harness racing and a twenty round bout between Joe Choynekt and Jim Tal.
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