Winter's first North wind brightens Buckham street scene
In a windy morning on Hourton street near Buckham, residents recall a curious straw man display and a lively week of social notes. Jack White and Paul McSeeen coordinated hotel dealings in Austin over a bill, while Bud Nash and Maron Nesh announce a baby girl. Weiler Macalen, former banker now government executive, shows a business dip, and Sam Mullen plans Desert Inn sales. Second hand auto trade boosts as buyers face crowds, with three old spare plywood signs seen in the 500 block of Roosevelt avenue.
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Buckham
Hourton Street
Dallas Post Office Exhibit Brings Odd Relics to Light
A garbled placard praises signs as we call these birds stealing gas and notes Harry Wise from ghott visth to Dallas. The Dallas Postmaster Dan Quill plans to move offices to the Witte Memorial museum. Items on view include ancient copper ash trays bones and a spade once used by Congressman Maury Maverick to begin the new building, though the display remains puzzling with a pink tipped bow and scattered relics.
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Dan Quill
Maury Maverlck
Mail Carriers and Weight Limits Echo 1883 Rules
A fragment recalls Galveston Daily News notes from 1883 about mail carriers restricted to roughly 50 pounds per trip, forbidding lugging heavy loads. It hints at regulations and public behavior, mentioning a city minstrel troupe and propriety concerns in late 19th century San Antonio.
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Jences
Galveston Daily News
Daly News
San Antonio
Texac
Ely
Resignation drama over San Antonio Centennial funds
Morrison resigns from the San Antonio Centennial committee amid policy disputes on allocating $100,000 of federal funds, a so called gentleman's agreement, and opposition by Maverick and others over the use of the money for the historic Texas event. The debate centers on bond requirements, Washington approvals, and local commitments.
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al- Acslon
San Antonis de Hogar Women’s Association
Ender
Monon
Hie
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Marrigay
al Bert
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Saahr
Sone
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Maverick
J. P. Auchanan
Haute Appropriations Committee
Buchanan
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Wallace
Fudge
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Bexar County
Saiy Toe
Haus
Harry Hertzheye
Altgelt
Geeth
Oftoses Mission Cft
Masenck
Paver
Garripa
San Justiniscion Fanjfeb
Ssi
AlesAnder Bornte
Texas
Pionesis
Alber Sleves Sr
Ban Antonie
Houston
Rowen
Warn Florida of Hurricane Threat Intensifies Across Towns
The Cuban coast faced fierce winds and downed lines as the hurricane neared Camaguey and Havana. Troops patrolled streets, trains sped evacuees inland, and rescue units mobilized. Winds topped high velocities with broad power outages and disrupted communications across eastern Cuba and Jamaica. Authorities urged readiness as officials forecast further damage and sought safe shelters for fishermen and residents alike.
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Qwest
Camaeney
Canaguer
Salders
Trinidad
Havana
Cuibarlen
Santo Domingo
Cute
Camaguey
Stow Air Lines
Havens
Santiago
Colon
Aly Teatter
Matanzas
Treasury Position Report Shows Receipts and Debts
Washington Sept 23 treasury position reports mixed results with receipts reaching 25.48 billion for the month and year to date receipts at 912.82 million while expenditures total 1.789 billion this year. The report notes deficits and outstanding debt figures including gross debt around 9.21 trillion and cash balances modestly reported.
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Treasury
Washington
The
Ringling Brothers Circus Arrives. Tent City Rapidly Rises
Train crews bring Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus into Van Ane Roni on a Saturday. Within hours, the Big Top and menagerie tents go up, along with stables for 650 horses and other builds. The circus plans matinee at 2 p.m. and night show at 3, with 10,000 expected to attend. Passes and box office locations listed for sales and seating.
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San Antonia
Aus
Hiouser
Roosevely Avenue
Miletely Street
Pos
Ty Ca. M
Lof Sommers
Bronaway
Fenton
Frangiveo
Washington
W. Wiehstallan
Williston
Prisoner Trek Through Snow and Forest to Village
A prisoner describes a brutal cold march, losing their way in a snowy forest, sleeping in the open, and reaching a village where food and vodka barter occur. The convoy clashed with local officials over supplies and a theft by guards led to an attempted escape, leaving eight prisoners abandoned and hungry.
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Fell
Tselikoy
Atel
Watny Ekorolkoy
Amy Faithful
Endiy
Borisov
Immediabaly
Iarse
Atiok
Ht Forest
Sur Dgli
Siberia
En-Operative
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Uis
Timy
Ahnself
Pinaly
Oarnestese
Samover
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Tae
Chidren
Tae Wether
Seautttt
Vilage
Lervon
Rengeters
Wic
Repelier
Mitndls
Chile
Gren
Jess Miskly
Langman
Pras
Advertising Course at Madhon Avanse in New York
An advertisement details a course offering at Madhon Avanse located in New York City. It lists program focus and contact points for enrollment.
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New York
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