Railroads men and matters coming to San Antonio
Laredo dispatch says Mexican Central extension westward from Saltillo toward the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass is assured. Texas terminus will be San Antonio with an air line route. surveys advance in Mexico and Texas. The project aims to tap coal mines near Montery and widen markets across the Rio Grande with a 2000 ton initial rail allotment and $35000 local bond.
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Houston Chronicle
Laredo
San Antonio
Tex
Mexican Central
Saltillo
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Mexico
Texas
National Railroad of Mexico
Mexico City
el Paso
Cannel
Monterey
Town Lot Sale Draws Big Crowd at Penelope
Colonel D J Price of the L and G N visits the city and touts Penelope as prime farming country on the line. An excursion sale next Thursday includes a barbecue and promises buyers from across the state to secure ground floor bargains in Hill County Penelope about twenty five miles north of Waco.
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Penelope
D. J. Price
Hill County
Waco
Il. & GN
Ts Oud. Ea
Frink Dies in City at 39 After Ill Health
Edwin M. Frink traveling auditor of the Mexican International Succumbs in this city He died yesterday afternoon at 3 oclock at 324 Dallas street of tuberculosis after five years illness He was a native of Illinois aged 39 married with two children His wife is a daughter of the late Dr Hanna of this city He was a member of the Earle Pass Masonic lodge Funeral planned for this afternoon at 4 from his Dallas street residence under the auspices of the Alamo Masonic lodge
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Mexican International
Edwin M. Frink
Frink
Earle Pass
Morgan Line Steamer Returns to Galveston After 28 Years
Southern Pacific officials J McMillan C Fahey and R S Mokkin visited Galveston to witness the Morgan line steamer from New York arrive. It marks the line’s resumption of Texas coast service after a long absence, with the vessel decked in flags from many nations.
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J. McMillan
C. Fahey
R. 5
MokKithin
Southern Pacific
Galveston
Morgan Line
New York
Gallveston
Morgan
Texas
Algiers
Hotelier Hails Hot Wells as Del Monte Rival
Major W F Conner of the Wabash returns to Dallas after a two day stay in San Antonio. He praises the Hot Wells hotel and John J Stevens for turning it into a fine resort that could rival the Del Monte with strong management and favorable surroundings. A Crowdupher Road report from Austin notes Judge N. R. Wallace’s return from Boston and word of progress on a plan.
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San Antonio
Crowther
Wallace
Medina
Herl
Thes. A.crowupher Road
Daily Light
Austin
Tex
Tudge N. KR. Wallace
Pleasanton
Boston
Hearing set on cotton tariff to aid Galveston shipments
The Texas Railroad Commission issued notice of a hearing for August 29 1902 in Austin to consider amending Commodity Tariff No 10 on cotton. The goal is to reduce rates by three cents per 100 pounds for Galveston shipments not shipside or adopt other changes to counter perceived freight disadvantages. Interested parties are invited to submit views before the hearing.
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Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Railroad Commission of Texas
Galveston
Houston
New Orleans
Rail lines seek stock registration in Texas survey move
Engineer Thompson of the Railroad Commission valued the Eastern Texas Railway from Lutski to Kennard a 30 mile line and the Texas & Housiona from Tutkin to Monterey 22 miles. Both seek stock registration prompting inspections by Engineer Enon. Eastern Texas to survey and extend to Crockett. The Texas & Louisiana plans Newton construction.
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Daily Light
Austin
Tex
Engineer Thompson
The
Railroad Commission
East Texas
Eastern Texas Railway
Lutski
Kennard
Texas & Housiona
Tutkin
Monterey
Enon
Texas
Lurk
Crockett
Texas & Louisiana
Do Newton
Freight agent returns after week in territory
W Pinn, a Santa Fe freight agent, came back yesterday from a week surveying his route. A new mail contractor has begun using large swell screen wagons between the post office and depots. Galveston excursionists returned via the Southern Pacific, pleased with Island City visits and the Morgan Line steamer’s port arrival.
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W. Pinn
The
Santa Fe
Postothee
Galveston
Southern Pacific
Morgan Line
Debate on oleomargine tax and state butter supply
The Austin Eye Opener cites a State Purchasing Agent noting a 10 cent per pound oleomargine tax that may force state institutions to stop using oleomargine and seek Texas butter suppliers. It argues the tax will raise costs, benefit farmers, and critiques Democratic Congress members versus Republican policy.
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Republican Congress
Austin
Dodge
Congress
Texas
United States
School Board Debates Textbooks and Four New High School Rooms
The Board of School Trustees met to discuss the textbook change advisability and to canvas costs for four additional rooms at the High School. They awarded a plumbing repair bid to W G Schuwirth Co for 587 dollars and refused a $12,000 property offer, sending it to the finance committee.
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Goggan
Lankford
Florian
Carr
Cook
Herff
Chapa
Wolfe
W. G. Schuwirth & Co
Minor
Commerce and
Losoya Streets
Inventive Musical Genius at 320 W Commerce Street
A new figure known as the Mutostope Man has settled in San Antonio at 320 W Commerce Street. He is described as an inventive musical genius and is now bearing the nickname Leon Leob.
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W. Commerce Street
San Antonio
Leon Leob
Mutoscopes Bring Global Scenes to San Antonio Parlors
About 50 Mutoscopes showing scenes from every globe section are on view in San Antonio. Visitors can tour the world through mirrored life, offered by Mr. Loeb who also operates an improved electric plane. The 320 W. Commerce parlors welcome patrons from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., attracting women, children, and men alike.
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San Antonio
Loeb
Commerce Street
Mantel & Decorating Co Advertises 25 Percent Discount
All regular prices are discarded for the present and customers are promised 25 percent cheaper rates on wallpaper picture frames glass and wood products at Mantel and Decorating Co located at 518 East Houston Street San Antonio Texas for a limited time.
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San Antonio
Texas
Mantel & Decorating Co
East
Houston Street
Kidney Disease Cure advertised by Dr. Kennedy
Mrs. Johanna Foegely of South Bend Indiana suffered over three years with a painful kidney and bladder disease. The advertisement touts Dr David Kennedy Favorite Remedy as effective for Kidney Liver Bladder and Blood diseases and Rheumatism. It markets a 50 cent size and 1.00 size with a free sample by mail from Rondout New York.
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Johanna Foegely
South Bend
Ind
David Kennedy
David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
N. Y
Old Man in Toils Arrested for Stolen Jewelry
An aged white man described as idle was arrested by Officer Parker on the West Side for stealing. He was under liquor influence and found with a lady's gold watch on a chain and a valuable diamond ring. Detectives seized the items but could not identify how he obtained them. authorities believe he stole them. He had previously faced a burglary charge and was released on condition to reveal and return hidden goods.
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Parker
Secret Cure Praised for Whitaker Family in Sadieville
In Sadieville Kentucky Mrs. 8 P Whitaker long suffered bronchial trouble. her husband says King’s New Discovery cured her as well as their granddaughter from whooping cough. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with bottles priced five cents to one dollar and free trial bottles at local druggists.
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Sadieville
P. Whitaker
King
F. Kalteyer & Sons
Geo
F. Behrattt
Adolph Dreiss
Missing Man Wm Abbey Sought by Police Across States
Chief James Van Riner reports inquiries in multiple cities for Wm Abbey who left San Antonio July 18 1902. Described 36 though looks younger 5 feet 10 inches blue eyes light brown hair smooth shaven with a cork leg below left knee two gold teeth defect nail on right index finger. Last seen wearing dark gray clothing with small stripe has traveled to Salt Lake City and Denver Colorado.
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James van Riner
Wm. Abbey
San Antonio
Salt Lake City
Denver
Col
Public Opinion on Harry Tracy Desperado
The piece notes that even in the worst men there are admirable traits and finds some courage in Harry Tracy who died by his own hand rather than face punishment. It argues his escape and murders were unnecessary but his resolve remains remarkable, suggesting the world is better for his death as a warning that the path of wrongdoing ends in death.
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Harry Tracy
The Coffers of Mme Humbert in Paris Society Game
The Monterey News describes a Paris social game with three safe shaped boxes a coin a button and nothing. Three guests choose and the money winner may select a bride from the ladies. the button winner must surrender his pockets contents. the empty box holder must kiss all the old ladies present. A Merchant of Venice like dilemma arises over who wins best.
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Monterey
Mme. Humbert
Paris
Prohibition Patter on King Menelik of Abyssinia
The Orange Tribune mocks a king’s ban on alcohol and proposes extreme, fatal penalties for liquor importers and gun carriers. It questions government reach and delivers a dark, satirical take on enforcement and public nuisance.
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Menelik
Abyssinia
Mexican State Abolishes Bull and Cock Fighting
The Pacific state of Jalisco bans bullfighting and cockfighting, a civilizing step led by Governor General Luis C. Curiel with support from major citizens. Jalisco, a prosperous region with Gandala Jara as capital and about a million inhabitants, ends a Spainherited tradition as its people pursue selfdefined progress.
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Mexico
Brenham
Pacific Coast
Jalisco
Congress
Luis C. Curiel
Gandala
Jara
Spain
That’s Just It referenced by Western Publisher about newspapers
The Western Publisher argues newspapers expose chicanery and fraud and warn readers. It states publicity deters deals with the devil and implies law is often powerless without press scrutiny.
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Avith
Just as Good Reason Mentioned in Del Rio Record News
The Del Rio Record-News quotes a critic on neighbors with differing views and a troublesome community. It mocks a reader who stops his paper and the idea of self harm from a stomach disorder or dyspepsia as a hyperbolic example.
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The
del Rio
Deservedly Rewarded by International Traction Co
TheBuffalo Evening Times reports the International Traction Company pays its employees a premium for having no accidents. Between 7000 and 8000 dollars are paid this week as rewards of merit for the six months just ended. The paper praises the policy as commendable and suggests other railway companies adopt it.
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International Traction Co
Buffal Evening Times
International Traction Company
Curious Divorce Letters Highlight Biblical Ask
The Greenville Herald reports odd inquiries to the county clerk from Smith county residents about divorces. One man cites Bible passages and asks if Sophronia received a divorce while another says he was divorced years ago and seeks information on his former property.
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Greenville Herald
Smith County
Sophronia
Civil Service Reform Item Noted by Texas Readers
A note from the Columbia Correspondence College mentions an upcoming civil service formation. The item speaks of the men and women required and hints at the scope of the program.
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Columbia Correspondence College
Neds of
Texas
Peruna Praised by Notable Figures Across Civil War Links
Letters and endorsements praise Peruna as a strong tonic and catarrh cure. Mrs Gridley widow of Captain Gridley linked to Dewey’s flagship in Manila cites renewed vitality. Mrs Longstreet and Lucius Gridley offer similar testimonials. Mary Kennedy and Geo Smith touch personal health gains. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman for free advice if unsatisfied.
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Gridley
Dewey
Manila
Aoman
Mrs. Gridley
James Longstreet
Lucius E. Gridley
T Street
Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
Pernna
Sixty-second Street
Chicago
Mary J. Kennedy
Geo. W. Smith
Murphysboro, Ill
Advertising as Legitimate Business Practice in Texas Newspapers
The article portrays a dispute where Texas newspaper men resist a college's bid for free advertising, arguing that ads are legitimate business expenses and should be contracted and paid for. It asserts editors act as business people protecting their city’s interests and warning against deceptive approaches.
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Tieso-Valed College
Texas
Watermelon Sampling Methods Revealed By The Trade
The New York Commercial describes how vendors test ripeness and quality of watermelons. Plugging reveals interior color and sweetness by cutting a square section and replacing it. Sellers also sample halves on wagons and at wholesale lots to attract buyers, even using triangular plugs to show cross sections.
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New York
The New Stat Shines on rediscovered Planet Pinon
The Leavenworth Limes reports the small planet Pinon was rediscovered at 3215 o clock this morning by Prof. G L Ling at Chamberlin Observatory University rk. Pinon was first seen on a Witt Berlin plate from 1598 and was optically visible last October before fading in June of last year. The reappearance of the planet is noted with renewed visibility.
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Leavenworth Limes
Ros
G. L. Ling
Chamberlin
University
Pinon
Witt
Berlin
Famed Planet Now Bright Luminary in Heavens
Observers have long awaited explanations for its brightness variations. Astronomers report the planet has become one of the luminary bodies of the heavens, its fluctuating light now sought to be corrected or understood.
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Mate WI
Union brass molders indicted for assaults in wage court
Chicago report says eleven Brass Molders Local 83 officers and members were indicted by the grand jury for arranging assaults on nonunion workers. Witnesses testified pay ranged from 5 to 25 dollars with extra sums for severe injuries and rapid strikes. The case ties to strikes at Western Electric and Stromberg Carlson Pete’s plants and notes the hooded “wrecking gang” and “flying squadron” in organized attacks.
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Chicago
The
Paul Globe
Saults
Brass Molders Local Union No
Gustave Hoppe
Jacob K. Johnson
Wiliam L. Maloney
Gus Gunderson
William M. Magan
Harry Forbes
John Christy
Andrew Anders
Charles R. Smootys
Smith
Leslie
Grand Jury
Union
Wrecking Gang
Western Electric Company
Stromberg-Carlson- Petesphone Marnufacturing
Irishmen for England in World War I memorial drive
Circulars sent to Catholic communities urge donations for a Boer War memorial honoring Catholic officers and soldiers who fell. They claim over 6 000 British casualties were Catholics and argue Irish Catholics fought in larger numbers than feared, despite claims of Catholic disloyalty to England.
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New York
Abdershot
Beish
England
South Africa
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Major Conner
Hood
Old Express
Heland
San Antono
San Antonio International Fair Association
South
Southwest
Fair Association
San Antonio International Fan Association
Orange Tribune
Captain Gridley
Peruna
Olympia
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