Dr. Fred W. Myers Dies in Mexico During Fever and Pneumonia
A letter from Ed Buckley to C W Martin reports the death of Dr. Fred W. Myers, the Ramos Mexican Copper Company physician, near Agucas Calientes. He died after a fever and pneumonia while en route for treatment, leaving parents and a brother. The remains will likely be interred in Mexico under local law. Myers was described as a kind, beloved doctor by American and local mine workers.
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Myers
Ramos
Mexico
Martin
Mexican Copper Company
Four Grand View Building Lots Bargain
Four 50 by 50 foot building lots in Grand View offered as a bargain. Contact T. B. Johnson for details and pricing.
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Grand View
T. B. Johnson
Duerler’s Kola-Malt Tax Notice From Collector
Taxpayers warned city taxes are due in the undersigned office by June 30 with no interest or penalties. After June 30 charges accrue. Pay now to avoid rush and expense. Ed. Steves, Collector. 6-14-15t.
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Steves
City Clerk bills permits for pipe work in San Antonio
The city clerk issued permits for water and gas pipe repairs and laying. G F Marquard authorized to repair a water line at East Commerce and Mesquite. San Antonio Gas Co to lay gas pipes on Sheridan between City and Flores and Beauregard between King William and Madison. Another gas pipe job on Camden between Richmond and Baltimore. West & Gutzeit to lay water pipe for Anastacio Carauga on Leigh near Labor.
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G. F. Marquard
Commerce
Mesquite
San Antonio Gas Company
Sheridan Street
City and Flores Streets
Beaureguard Street
King William
Madison Streets
Camden Street
Richmond
Baltimore
West & Gutzeit
Anastacio Carauga
Leigh Street
Labor Street
Editor of Sunday Herald on trial before German readers
The editor of the Sunday Herald faces trial before German people and an Independent press over statements in the last issue. The piece declares, in fervent assertion, that the German language should not be driven from public schools and vows defiance against such a move.
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Sunday Herald
McHugo
Chronicle
Why German Should Be Taught At All
A reader criticizes Mr. Chase of the Sunday Herald for asking why German should be taught. The charge implies the questions reveal poor judgment and invites an intelligent community response.
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Chase
The
Sunday Herald
McHugo
Chronicle
Jefferson Club Demands Recall Over Insult Claim
McHugo's Chronicle reports the Jefferson club calling out Chase for insulting German speaking people. The note warns that allowing the remark to pass may energize Jeffersonians by November’s contest and urges timely, advised action to avert backlash.
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Jefferson Club
Chase
Jeffersonians
McHugo
Free public film exhibition at San Pedro Springs
A free outdoor film event runs Tuesday through Sunday at San Pedro Springs. It promises an unprecedented display with mesmerism and Spanish bull fighting as highlights. Each night shows seventy five different pictures from 50 to 150 feet in length with a complete change of reels nightly.
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San Pedro Springs
Grandma's Tea Beautifies Complexion and Blood Purifier
A brief ad claims Grandma's Tea improves complexion purifies blood and relieves constipation. It offers a 25 cent price with druggists refunding the money if not satisfied. Dated 6 18 1f.
Johnson Light Office offers job stands and cases at discount
Readable items include stands and cases advertised at reduced prices from Johnson Light Office. The listing mentions various discount offers on office hardware amid limited stock.
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Johnson
Secret Societies Organizing in City With New Order
City reports reveal a new fraternal order called the Star and Crescent to be chartered in Austin with San Antonio headquarters. Other notes cover Masonic and Woodmen activities, a dime social by Friendship Council, officer elections, Swindle warnings, and plans for a Red Man lodge and W O W cabin at the fair amidst talks of a Burnett street hall as a lodge space.
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Anw Frternal Insurance Society
San Antonio
Austin
United States
Order of the Star and Crescent
J. C. Root
The
Woodmen of the World
City Tax Deadline Nears With Penalties Rising
Only 12 days remain to pay city taxes and avoid added interest, penalties, and costs. Deadline messages warn residents to settle amounts promptly to limit financial impact.
Teachers Examination Programme Outlined for June
The city teachers examination runs five days from Monday to Friday with daily subjects listed. Applicants must supply paper and pencil and pay two dollars examiner's fee before entering. The notice lists church and school locations and various vendors for piano exhibitions and ballet casting.
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Moi Orieson Osopic
Military Band Concerts at City Parks This Evening
Military band concerts scheduled at San Pedro Springs and Riverside Park with additional performances at Muths Garden and Government Hill. Special streetcar service provided to all venues for attendees.
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Sam Pedro
Excursion to Landa's Park by Knights and Ladies of Honor
A day outing at Landa's Park on Sunday June 24 features music dancing and a Comal River boat ride provided by the Knights and Ladies of Honor. Round trip fare is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
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Landa’s Park
Comal River
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Beautiful Jesse French Piano to Be Won by Vote Count
A Jesse French piano will be awarded Monday at Buford Brothers Music Store to the school church or organization with the highest vote total. Readable tallies show Public High School, St. newcomers, First Presbyterian Church and Beethoven singing group among top contenders with lower scoring clubs listed in the poll results.
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Leelee
First Baptist Church
Ursuline Convent
St. James’ M. BE
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mark’s Church
St. Mary’s College
Central Christian Church
Clerk’s Union
Seeley School
S.e
Erdopias
Ibs Pischkc
St. John’s Orphans
Buford Brothers’ Music Store
H. Mueller
Elmendorf & Co
Edwin Podewils
Wolf & Marx
P. Peck
B. Moke
San Antonio Cycle Supply Company
Washer Brothers
National Installment Company
Sullivan Shoe Company
Theiss & Reidner
J. Lohert Company
Holland Tea Company
D. J. Woodward & Co
Buford Brothers’ Music Company
N. B
Buford Brothers
Jesse French
Padeogrw
First Presbyterian Church
Beethoven Siaennerchor
San Antonio Turn Verein
Protestant Orphans’ Home
Crescent Social Club
St. Louis’ College
St. Joseph's College
St. John's Lutheran Church
Crow Vocal Club
Military Band Concerts at Sam Pedro Forings and Riverside Park
Today features band performances at Sam Pedro Forings and Riverside Park with additional attractions at nearby venues. The events run throughout the afternoon and into evening, offering free public entertainment for residents and visitors.
School trustees review new school plans and hygiene talk
The school trustees met in secret to discuss new schools. Plans for the West nd school by J A Walhrenberger were approved with changes. Dr C A R Campbell, city bacteriologist, to address hygiene and sanitation at the next meeting.
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West Nd
J. A. Walhrenberger
C. A. R. Campbell
Funeral for Miss Cornelia Schiffers Held at St Joseph Church
The funeral for the late Miss Cornelia Schiffers was held yesterday from 107 Austin Street. Services were conducted at St Joseph's Catholic Church by Father Fuhrwerk and interment followed in the family plot at St Joseph's Cemetery with a prayer at the grave by Father Fuhrwerk.
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Cornelia Schiffers
Austin Street
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father Fuhrwerk
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Truck Farming Flourishing on the Coast This Year
Rockport raiser Sam T. Hawes reports abundant fruit and garden truck shipped to St. Louis and Texas points. The season is more favorable for years with tomatoes melons peaches and vegetables in abundant supply.
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Sam T. Hawes
Rockport
Mr. Hawes
St. Louis
Texas Points
Feather Cleaning Promise for Ladies in San Antonio
L B Patterson advertises feather cleaning claiming every feather is cleaned separately and never mixed with another. He invites ladies to visit his shop at 207 Avenue D San Antonio to prove the claim for feather beds and pillows.
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San Antonio
L. EB. Patterson
Avenue D
Sale of Privileges for San Antonio International Fair
We invite bids for all privileges at the San Antonio International Fair to be held Oct 20 to Nov 2, 1900. For details apply at the association office. Voribes P Brown, J M Vance, President. Secretary. 6-15-14e.
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San Antonio
POUND NOTICE AT CITY POUND ON MATAMORAS STREET
Taken up and in City pound on Matamoras street on or about the 12th day of June 1900. One day mare branded P A R. One Gray horse branded T O. One gray jack branded H P. One brown jack branded D X. If not redeemed before sale they will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the pound at 11 o'clock a m on the 1st day of June. Marshal W. D. Druseh signs.
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Matamoras Street
W. D. Druseh
Sewer connections granted by city clerk
iPermits issued yesterday authorize sewer connections for Joe Rippstein 619 Montana street Aug Du Menil 215 Idaho street and G Krog 116 Madison street for property hookups to the municipal sewer system.
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Joe Rippstein
Montana Street
Aug. du Menil
Idaho Street
G. Krog
Madison Street
Joske Brothers' Alexander Joske Leaves for New York
Alexander Joske departs for New York City to purchase goods for Joske Brothers Big Store. He aims to secure stock and assortment for the department store.
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Alexander Joske
New York City
Joske Brothers
Thirteen Weeks Sparks Debate Over German Language in Schools
A San Antonio dispute pits The San Antonio Sunday Herald against The San Antonio Chronicle over proposals to abolish German from third and fourth grade curricula. The Herald, claiming democratic stance, criticizes opponents tied to Jefferson Club and local politicians.
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Mac
San Antonio Sunday Herald
San Antonio
Chase
San Antonio Chronicle
Herald
Sunday Herald
Jefferson Club
Texas
McHugo
Chronicle
Dr Marvin Graves to Speak at M Y M C A Rally League
At 4 pm Dr Marvin L Graves superintendent of the Southwestern Insane Asylum will address the Mem Y M C A Rally League in their hall 106 Crockett Street Mrs Graves will sing a sopranos solo All men invited to attend the meeting The hall is the coolest in the city with six electric fans At 8 pm the Boys Gospel Meeting and Bible School will have a meeting Every boy is invited to attend and bring a Bible
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Marvin L. Graves
Southwestern Insane Asylum
Mem’s
Y. M. C. A. Rally League
Crockett ‘Street
Prof Peacock's Fireworks Ad Sparks School Promotion
Professor Wesley Peacock of Peacock's School for Boys is linked to a novel advertising stunt. A firecracker like device with a fuse pulls to reveal a roll of paper promoting the school.
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Peacock
Wesley Peacock
Peacock’s School For Boys
iAn
For Sale or Trade: Manufacturing Business Mono Poly
Advertising notice offers a manufacturing business named Mono Poly for sale at 12000 dollars or trade for cattle. Includes appeal for offers and mailing address P O Box 168 San Antonio Texas. Also promotes Gradma's Diarrhoeda Our as a bowel remedy at 25 cents with no cure no pay. Dated 6 12 61 and 6 13 tf.
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P. O
San Antonio
Tex
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Omer
Brome and
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Missouri
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Losoto
East Crockett Streets
Batiste
Wolff
New York
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Coloc
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Sean
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