Joske Bros Plans Major Rebuild for San Antonio Store
The Joske Bros firm announces a full rebuild of its corner Commerce and Alamo streets store into a modern metropolitan department store. The expanded complex will add a new upper story and deepen the tower, convert the basement to public space, and include new elevators, a grand central stairway, dining and lounging rooms, and improved public facilities. The firm aims to create a premier southern shopping palace with expanded employment and diverse departments, reflecting San Antonio’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Bros
Commerce
Alamo Plaza
San Antonio
Joske Bros
South
The Letter Carriers Rigs and Summer Shirtwaists
Local letter carriers discuss their summer shirtwaists with humor and admiration. J F Newman, president of the branch, is adjusting to the new style while colleagues like Bob White, Henry Schnidt, and Peter A Robertine mock up tweaks for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Newman
Letter Carriers’ Association
Bob” White
Henry Schnidt
Peter A. Robertine
Frank Holt
Joe Volz
Tlenry Mitchell
Sanders
Arthur James
Will Gentzen
Chicago
Dave Jones
Romance Recall Among Palm Beach Divorce Sighting
Palm Beach dispatch reports Henry M. Flagler suing his wife for insanity and planning remarriage after his son in law Baron Harden Hickie died by his own hand earlier. The tale recalls Harden Hickie’s romantic schemes to crown himself king in Trinidad and a queenly Mrs Flagler later misimagining herself as Queen Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Texas
Palm Beach
Fla
Henry M. Flagler
Hardin Hickis
Pierson
ii _ Magler
Harden Mickie
Europe
Trinidad
Kingdom of
Miss Flagler
England
Sandwich Islands
Lil
Grover Cleveland
Baron Harden Hickie
Harden Hickie
Los Angeles
Magler
Queen Elizabeth
Profida
Dispatch
Mormon Colony plans large timber tract in Mexico near Casas Grandes
El Paso reports Maymons have secured a vast timbered area in Mexico touching Colonia Pacheco and extending southward over thirty miles for about 800 square miles. The company aims to build three saw mills along a railroad line, possibly partnering with Sierra Madre railroad, or constructing their own line if no agreement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Martinez
Sierra Madre Railroad Company
Postmaster Salaries Remain Unchanged After Inspector Review
An inspector investigated the matter leading to a decision that the salaries of the postmasters at Louisville and Indianapolis will remain unchanged. The inquiry concluded with no salary adjustments or reform implemented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Indianapolis
Postoffice Salary Plot Exposed in Western Cities
Washington reports reveal a scheme to boost postmaster salaries by inflating stamp sales. In Marvel Louisville and Indianapolis postmasters allegedly induced merchants to buy large stamp quantities, simulating higher yearly business to trigger raises. Investigations target officials and prior year figures to confirm fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Poat Office
Marvel
Louisville
Indianapolis
Nam
State bankers push for state bank constitutional amendment
The Texas Bankers Association plans a strong push at the 1903 Legislature to submit a constitutional amendment allowing chartering of state and savings banks and loan and trust companies. A Houston meeting produced a committee to seek Governor’s support for August special session and educators will promote the amendment’s benefits nationwide. Evidence cites successful state bank systems in other states with state examiners ensuring oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Bankers Association
Texas
Houston
Thomas H. Franklin
San Antonio
Texas Bankers
Mexican Sensation Chooses A Juarez Collector Seeks Reform
Senor Robert new collector for Juarez district has ousted irregulars at Villa Alumada and ordered a cleanup of the fiscal guards. He found drunkenness and book irregularities, demanded resignations, and asked for relief to govern the office while staying at Almada for over twenty days. The move stirs Juarez as many guardsmen are noted figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Vado
Texas
Senor Robert
Juarez
Villa Alumada
Robert
City of
Mexico
Almada
Ahumada
Free Zone
The Illinois Ships For Commission After Trial Run
The Illinois arrived from its Boston trial at Newport News after a swift run averaging over fifteen knots with peaks of sixteen to sixteen and a half. Officials praise the vessel as best of its kind afloat and estimate eighteen knots when needed. The ship will be cleaned and fitted before leaving August 1 for Brooklyn to be placed in commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Boston
Post
Panama Canal report nears completion for White House
Special to the Sunday Light reports Admiral Walker will soon transmit his Isthmian canal findings to the President. The final assessment favors the Panama project, and commission members lift their valuation of the Panama property by about 4 million to around 40 million dollars in round figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Admiral Walker
Isthmian Canal
Panama
Austin in excitement over Mexican killers and reward
Austin residents and county officers rally to pursue Mexicans blamed for killing Sheriff Morris of Karnes County and Sheriff Glover of Gonzales County. A posse of about a dozen armed men heads toward Bastrop County line with Captain Sheley joining officials. Governor offers a $300 reward. Deputy Schnabel dies from wounds. Rangers may aid in the hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Morris
Karnes County
R. M. Glover
Gonzales County
Bastrop
Ani
James M. Davis
R. E B. White
City of
Fox
Harry Montgomery
Schnabel
Glover
G W Hardy Resigns Texas Guard Posts in Protest
Fort Worth Texas June 15 Col G W Hardy of Corsicana now at Beaumont resigns the colonelcy of the Third regiment Texas Volunteer guard and the presidency of the Texas Guard association. He cites lack of appropriation by state administration and legislature. Dissatisfaction grows after the adjournment over militia funding. Many officers expect resignations after the encampment as friction spreads through state units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort, Worth
Texas
G. W. Hardy
Corsicana
Beaumont
Texas Volunteer Guard
Texas Guard Association
Militia Appointments in Texas Volunteer Guard
Austin Texas June 15 The Governor today appointed officers in the Texas Volunteer Guard A C Bagley lieutenant colonel and aid de camp on the staff of the commander in chief Robert Bias second lieutenant of company B Border Rifles Fourth Texas infantry Tony A Smith captain of company C Hawley Guards battalion colored infantry Henry B McCantle second lieutenant company C Hawley Guards Hi J Wallis first lieutenant colonel of the First Texas infantry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Texas Volunteer Guard
A. C. Bagley
Robert ©. Bias
Border Rifles
Fourth
Texas Infantry
Tony A. Smith
Hawley Guards
Colored Infantry
Henry B. McCantle
Botored Infantry
Hi. J. Wallis
First
Webster Flanagan Chosen VP for Harrison Monument Post
General Webster Flanagan the internal revenue collector was informed from Indianapolis that he was selected by the board of directors of the Benjamin Harrison Monument association as a vice president to succeed Hon. E F. Terrell of San Antonio who resigned due to continued ill health while minister to Belgium in the Harrison administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Webster Flanagan
Internal Revenue
Indianapolis
Ind
Benjamin Harrison Monument Association
E F. H. Terrell
San Antonio
Belgium
Harrison
Drexel to transfer Pennsylvania Steel to U S Steel after Morgan trip
Special to the Sumlay Light reports that the Drexel company acting for United States Steel has bought the Pennsylvania Steel company. The sale is not for the Pennsylvania Railroad and will be turned over to U S Steel upon J P Morgan's return from Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Drexel Company
Philadelphia
United States Steel Corporation
Mr. Morgan
Europe
Railroad Classification Rulings Issued by Texas Board
The Texas Railroad Commission in Austin released classification rulings for Texas routes in joint application 644 of Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas. Rules cover moth catchers, tool grinding machines, tron settees, and pumping machines with specific class designations. An additional authority sets per hundredweight rates for rough rice shipments from San Antonio and Aransas Pass to Houston, effective June 17, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas
Texas
K. D
L. CL
Railroad Commission
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Houston
Bubonic Plague Update From El Paso Field Office
Dr. CE Norton, Texas quarantine officer, arrived from San Francisco to assess bubonic plague risk. Norton says conditions improved after Chinatown cleanup but warns some danger remains and notes California and federal spending on sanitation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
CE. Norton
San Francisco
Norton
Blunt
Dr. Norton
Chinatown
of California
United States
Patriotic prize offered for Texas flag song or poem
At the University of Texas a cash prize of 100 will be awarded for the best original song or poem on The Texas Flag submitted by Independence Day. Entries must be 32 to 48 lines, anonymous, and turned in to Miss Belle Feun of Houston by December 1. Five judges will select the winner for the Daughters of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Daughters of the Republic
Prather
University
Anson Jones
The
Texas
the Daughters of the Republic
Belle Feun
Houston
German syndicate forms 25 million mark Brazil colonization plan
The Heralds Rio Janeiro cable reports a German syndicate forms with capital 25,000,000 marks to colonize Rio Grande do Sul San Pablo Santa Catarina Paraná Minas Gerdes and Goyas. The government guarantees 5 percent interest on invested capital. A colonization plan is organized across Brazil by a newly formed society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light
New York
the Herald
Rio Janeiro
Rio Grande
San Pablo
Santa Catarina
Parana
Minas
Gerdes
Goyas
Brazil
Looks Like Peace From Transvaal Dispatches
From Brussels a Sun cable reports that Krueger has been in direct contact with Standerton Boer leaders in Transvaal. Lord Kitchener allegedly authorized sending a dispatch between Krueger and the Boer leaders using the Dutch consul general’s code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Sun
Brussels
Independence Belge
Amterdam
Krueger
Standerton
Transvaal
Lord Kitchener
Prominent Man Ex-Alderman W A Glass Dead
Special to the Sunday Tighe Austin June 15 Ex Alderman W A Glass coal wood and ice dealer died at 2 am in his home 1009 East Second Street after a protracted illness He was 45 and a leading citizen of Anaiin He served six years on the City Council and ran for mayor at the last election receiving a flattering vote He had long operated in wool and coal business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
W. A. Glass
East Second Street
Aid
Anaiin
Gouneil
District Court Returns Mixed Civil Rulings and Divorces
Judge Clark overruled a motion for a new trial in Miller burglary case and sentenced him after prior theft term. Decrees of divorce granted for Emily Gover and L. P. Gover, Hildred Bell vs John, and Anna Wilke vs John Wilke. J. F. Onion executor suit moved to appeal. custody awarded to Anna Wilke. Additional judge duties include jury commissioners named for October term and divorce decree for Belle McCann. Post adjutant readings note civic resolutions and citizenism aim around the Alamo city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Miller
Clark
Thirty-seventh District
Miller
W. M. Carpenter
Emily Gover
L. P. Gover
Hildred Bell
J. G
J. S. Pry
Dulling
B. Hord
Ed Dreiss
A. A. Gray
J. F. Onion
Laura Cupples
Anna Wilke
John Wilke
Conrad Wilke
H._E. McCann
Belle McCann
the Alamo
Lawsuit filings list several civil actions
New suits filed include J D Reus vs Travelers Insurance for debt and A R Potter vs Clementine Potter for divorce. The document lists Joseph Power versus Travelers Insurance as another debt case and notes other names in the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Reus
Phillip Tyrrosch
Joseph Power
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Hagee A. R. Potter
Clementine Potter
Bensiidashot
City invited to join Fourth of July parade
A formal letter from the Joint Committee of the United Confederate Veterans Grand Army of the Republic and Spanish American War Veterans invites the mayor and city council to participate in a 125th anniversary Fourth of July celebration. It requests parade participation and Fire Department support for the San Pedro Springs events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Joint Committee of the United Confederate Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
San Pedro Springs Park
Fire Department
A. J. Lockwood
Joint Committee
Seven boys arrested for bathing in river. one escapes unclothed
Police surrounded seven colored youths at the San Antonio river Saturday afternoon. All were arrested except one, who fled but left his clothes on the bank. Clothes were taken to the station for the missing boy. Names given: Loney Cole, John Turner, Louis Hall, Frederick Chavez, John Brotkins, Joe Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green, Quintana, Gravis
Bennett
San Antonio
Loney Cole
Austin Street
John Turner
Augusta Street
Louis Hall
Third
Frederick Chavez
Travis Street
John Brotkins
Main Avenue
Joe Richards
Farewell Note from Grand Army of the Republic Post
An obituary style farewell resolves the departure of General Chambers McKibbin from the Department of Texas. EB Old Post No 3 expresses deep regret at his leaving and thanks him for two years of services and favors. The resolution assures him of lifelong prayers and best wishes as he moves on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieros
A. 1
Lockwood
O. C
Old Post
Department of Texas
Grand Army of the Republic
Chambers McKibbim
Jis
E. O. C Ord
Chambers
McKibbin
Roemer and Cook Not Injured in California Wreck
Letters from Arthur Roemer state he was not hurt in the California wreck and expects no danger. Cooke injured his arm but is reported as well. both Roemer and Cooke describe their voyage's positive turn and current position on the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alktive
Young Roemer
California
Arthur, Roemer
Will Lik
Cook
Roemer
Cooke
Pacific Ocean
Roemerhi
Oil Seales Filed In Early Texas Land Deals
Charles E and M B Jones sell 120 acres of survey 1 north of San Antonio to H F Seales. D and W C Nicholson sell 338 acres of survey 148 near Main Plaza known as Wilson Simpson grant to W Abbey. J M Vance sells 180 acres on the Jackson road to H L Seales. J J and A Harrison sell 403 acres on the Blanco road to HW Seales. V and A Anderlitsch sell 326 acres on Olmos creek to H L Seales. Julius Haas sells 420 210 acres near Olmos creek to H L Seales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E
M. B. Jones
H. F. Seales
San Antonio
RE. D
W. C. Nicholson
W. Abbey
Main Plaza
Wilson Simpson
J. M. Vance
H. L. Seales
Jackson Road
J. J
A. ©. Harrison
HW Seales
Blanco Road
V. and
A. Anderlitsch
H. L
Olmos Creek
Julius Haas
H.L. Seales
Rathbone and Eastern Star ladies host a delightful evening
A Friday gathering from 4 to 8 o er0 Mrs. C. Melville 203 Avenue D hosted Rathbone Sisters and Eastern Star members. Mrs. Bessie Wyler and Miss Manny Davis presided over the punch bowl as guests enjoyed refreshments and left saying they had a delightful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Melville
Susan Davis
Harvey Swarty
Rathbone Sisters
Sisters of the Eastern Star
Avenue
D. A
Bessie Wyler
Manny Davis
Unique Window Display Draws Crowd at Wolff & Marx
A large crowd gathered yesterday at Wolff and Marx for a window display titled Fast Black, Not Faster. The centerpiece showed a boy in black hosiery riding a stationary bicycle on a black frame, arranged by decorator D. Bullock in a modern, up-to-date style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolff & Marx
South Show Window
D. Bullock
United States
Attractions Today at Limburger’s Garden and Beck’s Band
The Cigarmakers' Union picnic offers athletic sports at Limburger's garden on River avenue. Beck's band plays at San Pedro Springs this afternoon. Tonight features dances at West End and Muth's pavilion. A Sunday excursion to Landa's park over the L G N is planned. Streetcar services to all resorts and dope will be increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cigarmakers’ Union
Limburger’s Garden
River Avenue
Beck
San Pedro Springs
West End
Muth
Landa’s Park
L G. N
Carnegie Library Contract Discussion Delayed Report
The Carnegie library contract was debated yesterday with Architect Page and Contractor Shields among those present. The committee chair refused to forecast his report to the council on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Council’ Public Improvement Commi
Page
Shields
Council
San Antonian Drowned with the Northfield
The San Antonian who died in the Northfield incident is identified as Shilal who served in the army 30 years, with several of his comrades present. He had been in the area only two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shilal
Missing San Antonio Man Among New York Harbor Collision Victims
A San Antonio resident long based in the area is listed among those missing after the steamers Maunch Chunck and went field collided in New York harbor. The missing man is Imholf Imhoff, a commissary sergeant who recently retired after 30 years in the service and had just returned from the Philippines. He was a close friend of C. J. Norbery, a former Post Canteen figure, and had been stationed locally for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Leset
New York Harbor
Imholf
Governor's Island
Imhoff
C. J. Norbery
Post
Philippines
Ofgeant Imaboff
Iabsouth Infantry
Norberggviher
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de Ce
Bsa Telephone
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone CO
Arkansas
Dubinski Electric Works
East
Houston Street
Braden Plumbing and Electric Company
ED. Braden, JR
East Commerce St
W. W. Walling
Southern Hotel
Kring
Mormon Colony
State Savings Bank
Fellows
Illinois
Tiato
Panama Canal
Bers
MR. Terreeds
Morgan
Railroad Commisson
Ness
G. A. R. Veterans
General McKibbin
Pacific
Carnegie Lbrary
SAN Antonian
Sergeant Imboff
Northfield
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