San Antonio signals donation of chapel to Fort Sam Houston
Historic 1905 letter shows San Antonio citizens proposing a stone chapel for Fort Sam Houston to honor the post and President Roosevelt era. The 1200 to 1500 seat building would be funded by local subscriptions, serve all denominations, and be turned over to the government once completed.
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WAR Department
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Secretary of War
Tex
Washington
Texas
Roosevelt
George W. Brackenridge
G. Bedell Moore
Moody Harmon Judson controversy stalls for details
Special to The Light from Washington June 17 no immediate developments are expected. Harmon's letter referenced by Moody is being followed by a recital of events leading to the separation. The full account will likely include department correspondence and attorney letters plus a president's statement.
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Washington, D. C
Moody-Harmon- Judson
Regulating Pipe Lines Offer Common Carrier Justice
The Beaumont Enterprise argues for placing all pipe lines on a common carrier basis to ensure fair law. It urges congress or the legislature to enact equitable regulation benefiting both monopolistic and non monopolistic lines. Call 377 to learn about screens. another car gust unloaded at West End Lumber Company.
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Beaumont Enterprise
Congress
West End Lumber Company
Glass and trade ads mix in brisk local page
Local adverts highlight A. J. Krueger Co offering wines and quick family trades. A glass specialist panel is promoted, with Ziegler and Ziegler handling orders and a hint of beer brand mentions.
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A. J. Krueger Co
Wisdom for a Harmonious Home Life from Karnes County News
The Karnes County News offers advice on maintaining temper and courtesy within families. It emphasizes toleration, respect for others tastes, and early efforts to cultivate lovability in old age. A small discourtesy can grow into lasting bitterness. peacemaking remains a guiding principle.
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Karnes County
Sporting World Habits Noted By Two Women
In a Chicago Tribune snippet Mrs. Cross and Mrs. Gayman discuss a husband who enjoys following sports yet is never seen at events. The remark highlights his habit of being present at all events, sparking amused commentary.
Beaumont and Houston Split In Mixed Amateur Ball Action
In Beaumont Texas on June 17 amateur Bunny Moore held San Antonio to eleven innings as Beaumont tied the game in a dark finish. Galveston and Houston also played with Wade Moore's club winning, while other regional results include Cincinnati Boston and New York St. Louis games.
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Beaumont
Tex
Bunny” Moore
San Antonio
Gees
Kane
Galveston
Tullar
Daley
Gardner
Everhart
Morrow
AB. R. H
Thebo
Schlitz
Hamilton
Ecu
Eesce Dines OO
Sysssees
Longley
Ner
Haidt
Roedel
LaGrave
Moore
Smith
Pendleton
Page
Mr. Burns
Houston
Wade Moore
Nelson
McCall
Lucid
Hunter
Edmondson
Pauls
Sik
Cahee Briskey
Morten
Morales
Latham
Pep Artes
Horn
Eavcee
Gordon
Nicaeatics
Lucid, D.s
Paulig
Crawford
Briskey
Truesdale
Active Cotton Market Sends Prices Up This Week
The week closed with cotton prices about 2.50 per bale higher. Liverpool closed half the week but foreign cables suggest American markets rise further. Bullish crop news and supply tightness support gains despite technical caution. Wheat and corn also strong on rust and weather reports. Oats stay firm amid grain strength.
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Liverpool
New York
Neill Bros
Wales
Kansas
Chicago
Deaths of A A Karfler and J J McCafferty
A A Karfler aged 32 a restaurant keeper died yesterday in this city and will be sent to New Orleans this morning at 11 o clock. The funeral of J J McCafferty who suicided at the poor house will be held today under the Auspices of the Alamo lodge Order of Railroad Car Men at 10 o'clock with interment in city cemetery No 3.
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A. A. Karfler
A. A. Karfer
Hig Old
New Orleans
J. J. McCafferty
Alamo Lodge
City Cemetery No. 3
Funeral of Clark C Willard after SP track accident
The funeral for Clark C Willard who died in an accident on the Southern Pacific track will be held this afternoon from his home at 304 Maverick Grove. The cortege will go to Trinity M B Church for services by Rev C K Woodson, then proceed to Cemetery No 6 for interment. Mrs Willard, the mother of the deceased, is due back from Chicago today.
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Clark C. Willard
Southern Pacific
Maverick Grove
Trinity M. B. Church
C. K. Woodson
Bible in every hotel room idea gains city support
The Houston Chronicle endorses extending the plan of placing a Bible in each hotel room to residences and states in New York and cites Philadelphia Chicago and Houston as needing such influence. The piece argues Houston should adopt the initiative.
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The
Houston Chronicle
New York
City
Philadelphia
Chicago
Houston
Best in the world tires offered at Travis Street store
Local ad touts tires sold by Theo Magott at 611 Travis Street. It brags the product is the best in the world and available from all dealers, claiming the shop as the cheapest and best place in town run by H. R. Geyer.
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Theo. Magott
H. R. Geyer
Travis Street
Texas Railroads Show Gains in Ten Months
Austin June 17 The railroad commission released comparative figures for Texas railroads covering ten months to April 30, 1905 and 1904. Freight earnings rose to 42,671,431.80 from 42,496,709.72 a net 174,722.08 or .41 percent gain. Gross earnings rose to 60,808,139.63 from 59,298,073.94 an increase of 1,510,065.69 or 2.55 percent. Operating expenses fell to 44,927,900.70 from 45,520,590.61 a decrease of 592,689.91 or 1.3 percent. Income from operation climbed to 15,886,238.93 from 13,777,483.33 a gain of 2,102,755.60 or 15 percent.
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Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Texas
Texas Railroads
Judge Terrell pushes for an extra session in Texas
Austin Texas June 17 Judge Terrell Travis county representative and author of the general election bill says by June 24 he will name three fourths of legislators willing to return to Austin for a brief special session at no state cost to correct alleged fraud in the bill enrollment. He says Governor Lanham may call a session if an emergency arises and notes current supporters will form a call of honor.
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Austin
Tex
Terrell
Travis County
Lmst
Lanham
Sion
Baseball scores and rain delay sweep in American League
Chicago Brooklyn rain halted action while Detroit swept victories over Boston 7 to 2 and 3 to 6. Other AL results included Chicago 6 over New York 3 and Philadelphia 3 beating St. Louis 1 while Cleveland 3 defeated Washington 2.
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Detroit
Boston
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Gratitude to Mr Morris Block for San Antonio Baseball Suits
The Daily Light thanks Mr Morris Block president and manager of the San Antonio base ball team for loaning the baseball suits used by The Light in last Friday's game. The hot game ended in a tie with Mr Black showing strong interest as if cheering the Warriors against Houston.
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Morris Block
San Antonio
The
Daily Light
Mustang
Black
Warriors
Houston
Warriors Aim for Seven of Nine Wins on Home Stand
The San Antonio team returns Monday with a fair record, Houston faced three tough games, Sand Crabs hosted twice out of three, Beaumont was whipped Friday and tied eleven innings yesterday. Roede pitches this afternoon as the Warriors seek victory on home grounds with their magnate and supporters optimistic for seven wins in nine games.
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San Antonio
Houston
Sand Crabs
Beaumont
Roede
Warriors
Dietzel Wins First Prize in 502 Mile Pigeon Race
Alfred Dietzel's pigeon S. S. No. 4 won first prize in the San Antonio district race of the National Association of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers. Out of 35 released at New Orleans by J. C. Stuart, the bird covered 502 miles in 16 hours 3 minutes, arriving after dark amid extreme heat. The race continues today with remaining birds.
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New Orleans
J. C. Stuart
Wells Fargo Company
San Antonio
National Association of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers
Alfred Dietzel
Dietzel Bird Sets Speed Record At 919 Yards Per Minute
The birds will be timed over two days to set a record. Dietzel’s bird achieved 919 yards per minute, a creditable showing that maker Mr Dietzel can be proud of the performance and the record.
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Dietzel
Funeral Notice for Charles C. Willard Dies in San Antonio
Charles Clark Willard died suddenly in San Antonio at 6 o clock p m on June 15 1905 aged 18 years Funeral will be from Trinity M B church corner Pecanana Avenue C at 5 o'clock p m today Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.
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San Antonio
Charles Clark Willard
Trinity M. B. Giardi
Pecanana Avenue
Lamp Explosion Triggers Fire Alarm at Flores Street Home
Early morning blast from a lamp at Fran kie Johnson's residence 607% North Flores Street caused a small fire alarm. One room and contents valued about 50 dollars were damaged. neighbors alerted after pistol shots were reported. Home owned by L. Wolfson.
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Frankie Johnson
North Flores Street
L. Wolfson
Beaty Family and Garden Street Stables Notice
Fragmentary notice asks which Beaty runs Garden Street Stables and who keeps horses and carriages ready for you. Mentions Garden and phones. Shifts to an advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies, claiming it soothes the child and cures wind colic and diarrhea at twenty five cents.
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Beaty
Notice of Pompano Ovens Crabs Vessel
A terse notice records a local address at 123 W Guns Street for a business event involving shell crabs and related items at Pompano ovens. The readable text lists the venue and basic activity with no further details.
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Pompano Ovens
Screen doors and windows from 204 up at Praeger St
A brisk sold item listing offers screen doors and windows from 204 and up at Praeger, 322 324 Hest Commerce Street. Archbacher Beer featured in the notice alongside a quip about growing fat.
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E Praeger
Hest Commerce St
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