1886A certain dude of this city, mad because his girl went back on him, tried to borrow a razor for suicidal purposes from a friendly barber. When the barber demanded $3 as security, the dude concluded the cost of living was too high even to die.
1897The building of the new county courthouse was the greatest folly ever engaged in by our county government. To keep up this building - to supply the light and water, janitor and brooms, etc. - costs an immense sum.
1916The wind reached velocity of 68 miles per hour in San Antonio his morning as a result of the tropical storm which hit the coast.
1947Local builders today claimed San Antonio needs 10,000 new homes "just to catch up" with present demand. Noting new homes are sold before they are even completed, they said 15,000 suitable sites exist on the north side.