New York faces big tax sale and July celebration plans
New York faces a large tax sale as arrears swell since 1900 to about 42 million. West Shokan may be flooded to create a four mile square lake for city water. Tammany机关 plans a patriotic Fourth of July with speakers including ex Senator Towne and Devery may face exposure of city funds. Seven new theatres rise with lavish designs while the Law and Order League pushes crackdown on masher cases.
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Five Boroughs
Greater
New York
Mount Dune
Low
West Shokan
Catskills
Tammany
Murphy
Devery
Bryanite
Minnesota
Towne
Senate
Metropolitan Opera House
New York School of Applied Design
Law and Order League
University of Virginia to appoint its first president
Washington June 13 The University of Virginia moves to elect a president after fifty years and seeks a plan approved by the State legislature and charter amendment Four candidates are named including Henry S Pritchett Charles Venable Charles W Dabney John Bassett Moore and Edwin A Alderman The $5 000 salary is seen as a barrier to attraction and Moore faces opposition over views on the negro question The outcome remains highly speculative
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Washington, D. C
University of Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Henry S. Pritchett
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Charles Ve
Moore
South
Wisconsin commencement week set at Madison
Commencement week at the University of Wisconsin begins with the baccalaureate address by acting president Dr E A Birge. Hiram F Stevens of St Paul will give the law college address. Class day alumni day and commencement day follow with 370 graduates to receive diplomas.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
E. A. Birge
College of Law
Hiram F. Stevens
St. Paul
Mr Dimick’s Coffee Promise Described as Superior
The piece claims Mr Jos W Dimick sold pure ground coffee to San Antonians and forced competitors to admit adulteration. It praises Duck for grinding fresh each order and Dimick for consistent, trustworthy delivery and value on every order.
ACME Ice Cream Co Advertises Ice Cream Test
We buy milk only subject to our test so we know what is pure Come and see it done ACME Ice Cream Co Refrigerators at cost for cash at Star Installment Co 327 B Commerge Street
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Acme Ice Cream CO
Star Installment Co
Commerge Street
Desirable Summer Resorts on Southern Railway Map
The article lists appealing summer resorts along the Southern Railway including Land of the Sky, Sapphire Country with Asheville Hot Springs and resorts in Tennessee and Virginia. It notes seashore resorts and directs readers to Mr H H Bone Western Passenger Agent Houston Texas or nearest ticket agent for Summer Hours Folder and descriptive matter.
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Southern Railway
Asheville
N. C
Hot Springs
Tennessee
Virginia
H. H Bone
Western
Houston
Texas
Bexar County Road Bond Proposal Outlined By Good Roads Leader
William Cassin, chairman of the Good Roads Association, explains a proposed 15 cent road tax bond program for Bexar County. The plan funds permanent macadam roads by using interest and sinking funds, contracts awarded to lowest bidders, and weekly cash wages for workers with local labor preference.
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San
Jane Ashley
San Juan Mission
Corpus Christi
Pleasanton
Somersett
Medina River
Frio City
Culebra
Bandera
Babcock
Fredericksburg
Blanco
Nacogdoches
Pieper
Wetmore Station
Austin
Seguin
St. Hedwig
Gonzales
New Sulphur Springs
Goliad
Salado Creek
San Juan
Berg’s Mill
San Antonio
Bexar County
The
Good Roads Association
Commissioners’ Court of
WM. Cassin
Good Roads Association of
Courthouse Quiet As Garcia-Fant Case On Trial
Yesterday in the tribunals of justice Judge Clark and Judge Camp were ill leaving Judge Brooks to preside. The Garcia-Fant case is under trial and a verdict is not expected before Monday or Tuesday.
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Clark
Camp
Judge Brooks
Garcia-Fant
Municipal ownership urged for San Antonio electric light
A urging for municipal ownership of the electric light system is paired with critiques of current officials. The piece criticizes charity, praises street improvements on South Alamo Street, and questions delaying city payments. It notes a new city charter requiring voter approval for franchises and hints at the electric franchise being settled by public vote.
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Stevens
South Alamo Street
San Pedro Park
City and Tax Disputes and Civil Actions Summary
City versus Julia W Anderson et al in tax matters. Sam Snell by next friend sues G H S A Ry Co for damages. Hopie Williams and wife sue Lucinda Chapman for trespass to try title. Nettie M Carnes divorces A J Carnes.
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Julia W. Anderson
Sam Snell
Next Friend
Hopie Williams
Wife
Lucinda Chapman
Nettie M. Carnes
A. J. Carnes
Justice Courts Quietly Puts Four More Vagrants to Work
Justice Umscheid sent four vagrants to the county road gang yesterday afternoon to work out fines imposed. Geo F Cooper and Sophia Cruz were married in his office in the afternoon.
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Justice Umscheid
County Road Gang
Geo. F. Cooper
Sophia Cruz
Probate Court Probate of Wm McGeary Estate
Estate of William McGeary with Jane E Sliger named as independent executrix seeks court approval and authority for administration. Proceedings cover verification of will, appointment of executor, and guidance on asset management. Public notice indicates scheduling and filing requirements for interested parties.
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Wm. McGeary
Jane E. Sliger
Man tries to kidnap children in dispute over custody
A woman cried out as a hack sped up North Flores Street at 530 PM last evening. A man attempted to abduct his two children from the mother during ongoing custody litigation. Police detained the trio briefly but released them due to lack of jurisdiction. the husband fled with the children while the wife sought sheriff aid.
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Flores Street
Ile
We will save you money on refrigerators.
The notice advertises low refrigerator prices from Star Installment Co promising savings on appliances.
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Star Installment Co
Acme Ice Cream Co Promises Timely Delivery Despite Mud
The Acme Ice Cream Company vows to keep deliveries on schedule despite muddy conditions. Drivers plan alternative routes and extra staff to ensure on time service for customers.
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Acme Ice Cream CO
Notice to taxpayers in San Antonio Texas 1902 taxes due
Taxpayers in San Antonio must pay fiscal year 1902 city taxes at City Hall by June 30 to avoid delinquency and added interest. No extension will be allowed after July 1 when the new city charter takes effect. Office hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 5. closed Saturdays afternoon. John A. Bitter City Tax Collector. Also an ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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San Antonio
Exas
John A. Bitter
Local Notices Admit Furniture Sales and Arnica Salve
A fragment warns readers about Burns and remote areas, promotes Bucklin's Arnic Salve at Kalteyer Son and Adolph Preiss drug stores, and advertises Star Installment Co furniture sales with cash or installment options. The text references a 24 hour business with ongoing activities and mentions a cream company in shorthand.
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Bucklin
F. Kalteyer & Son
Adolph Preiss
Too Much Rain Affects Harper Farmers In June
Special to The Sunday Light from Harper Texas on June 13 reports farmers wish for sun after weeks of rain. Small grain looks promising but persistent wet weather threatens yields. cut worms damage cotton requiring replanting. Corn and cane thrive, cattle thriving. Residents Will McKee and Maud Loveless visit, Nichols returns to Comfort to run Nichols ranch health resort.
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Harper
Gillespie County
Tex
Texas
Will McKee
Hill County
Maud Loveless
John Nichols
Comfort
Nichols Ranch
His Last Hope Realized
An Oklahoma settler in 1889 suffers severe diarrhoea during a harsh journey and near death but is saved by a single bottle of Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After a dose and a second dose, he sleeps soundly and recovers fully, with the note that the medicine is sold by all druggists.
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Sentinel
Gebo
Mont
Oklahoma
Fortune
Chamberlain
Southern Drug Store Sells Acme Pure Goods at City Hall Corner
The Southern Drug Store located at the opposite corner of City Hall advertises Acme Co.'s Pure Goods. The brief item notes the corner location and product line without additional details.
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Southern Drug Store
City Hall
Acme CO
Fraser and Steichen Offer Nova Scotia Home Spuns Made to Measure
Fraser and Steichen at 104 BE Commerce Street present a custom service for home spuns from Nova Scotia. They offer a unique measure tailored tailoring option, inviting customers to specify fit and fabric details.
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Fraser & Steichen
Commerce Street
Nova Scotia
Burial Permits Listing Local Deaths and Interments
Burial permits document multiple local deaths with ages, dates in June, causes such as tuberculosis burns nephritis cholera infantum peritonitis and pyo nephrosis. Interments listed at San Fernando cemetery and other local cemeteries with street addresses and hospital death sites.
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Robert
Cross
City Hospital
Maria Andrade
North
Laredo Street
San Fernando
A. W. Smith
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Ipswich
Mass
H.C. Freeland
South Alamo Street
Josepheta Bruno
Seguin Street
William J. Smith
Moses Escalente
Lorenzo Jiminez
South Laredo Street
Daniel Avados
San Marcos
Monterey Streets
San Fernando Cemetery
Building Permits Listed for Homes and Cathedral Towers
Henry Carlsen seeks a one room addition on Idaho street costing 150 dollars. James Fisher plans a six room cottage at Brooklyn avenue and Quincy street costing 1460 dollars. Right Rev J A Forest wants to remodel and finish towers at San Fernando cathedral on Main plaza for 5000 dollars. 7 Washington Clark seeks a one room house on Concepcion avenue costing 20 dollars.
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Henry Carlsen
Idaho Street
James Fisher
Brooklyn Avenue
Quincy Street
Rev
J. A. Forest
San Fernando Cathedral
Main Plaza
Washington Clark
Concepcion Avenue
Startling Evidence for Dr King’s New Discovery
Fresh testimony pours in asserting Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds is unequal. T J McFarland of Benterville Va says bronchitis for three years vanished after using it. It also claims to cure lung and throat troubles including pneumonia and grip. Trial bottles free with regular sizes 50c and 1.00, guaranteed by F Kalteyer Son and Adolph Dreiss, druggists.
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Dr. King
T. J. McFarland
Benterville
F. Kalteyer & Son
Adolph Dreiss
Acme Ice Cream Ad Promotes Wagon Theme
A vintage ad urges readers to watch for Acme Photos in cars and notes the WAGONS are the talking point. The Acme Ice Cream Co invites inquiries at phone 1107.
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Acme
Acme Ice Cream CO
Thiraces on A Food for Rich or Poor
A fragment hints at a debate or piece on food distribution and access affecting both rich and poor communities. The readable text suggests critique or discussion of policies or options influencing food availability and equity.
Sacred concert by Ellery's Royal Italian Band in Dallas
Ellery's Royal Italian Band under Signor Rivera played at the opera house amid bad weather drawing a fair audience. The program opened with Tasso and Wagner's Tannhauser overture, featured horns and bombardino solos, and concluded with Mefistofele. solos were by Signor de Mitris Plantamura Lomonte.
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Ellery
The
Dallas News
Opera House
Fettle
Signor Rivera
Tasso
Wagner
Tannhauser
Signor de Miltris
Donizetti
Tobani
Rollo
Marguerite
Signor d E Mitris
Plantamura
Lomonte
Crystal Cafe Tip for a Thirsty, Smoky Stop
If you are thirsty or want a nice smoke drop in at the Crystal it s the place.
Dorothy Dix Bohemian piece THE LAST TOAST praised
The June 10 Story Book features Dorothy Dix with a deliciously clever Bohemian tale. The author excels in character twists and delivers one of her finest recent stories to readers.
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Dorothy Dix
Cheap Excursions to Asheville via Southern Railway
Travel advertisement offering cheap round trips to Asheville North Carolina via the Southern Railway. Instructions to apply at nearest ticket agent. Signed by M H Bone Western Pass Agent Houston Texas.
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Asheville
N. C
The
Southern Railway
M. H. Bone
Western Pasa
Houston
Texas
Fuos To Clear Stock Of Buggies On Easy Terms
Local dealer H. W. Fuos announces sale of remaining buggy stock at 114 North Flores with easy terms to reduce inventory. The notice emphasizes affordability and quick moves to clear merchandise.
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H.W. Fuos
Flores
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