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Domestic News February 7, 1897

San Antonio Daily Light

San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas

What is this article about?

Prominent Temple, Texas, citizens including the mayor and attorney endorse Mr. Lewy for San Antonio's executive position, citing his successful mayoral tenure where he built key infrastructure, reduced taxes, and stabilized city finances.

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W. A. Wilkerson, merchant.
J. H. Dougherty, mayor.
Lewis Wood, attorney.
T. J. Darling, railway clerk.
Wm. Taylor, city marshal.
A. L. Curtis, city attorney.

This testimonial is enough, but the Tribune will add that besides this warm endorsement of Mr. Lewy's worth and standing in Temple, that his official career was such as indicated the rapid rise he has enjoyed from the beginning. He first served as city attorney and from this position was unanimously appointed mayor by the council upon the death of Mayor Calloway. Standing for the position again at the general election he was elected and during his administration was built the market and opera house, at the time, the handsomest building in Central Texas; he reduced city taxes; put in shape the sinking fund and interest accounts of the city which had heretofore been neglected, and in short, brought order out of chaos and placed on a sound basis the entire affairs of this city.

The people of Temple have watched the rise of Mr. Lewy with much interest, and with the Tribune will be pleased to see him succeed in the present contest, believing as they do that his integrity, ability and sound principles will be worth much to San Antonio in the executive chair.-Adv. 2-7 1t.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Temple Endorsement Mr Lewy San Antonio Election Texas Politics Mayoral Achievements

What entities or persons were involved?

W. A. Wilkerson J. H. Dougherty Lewis Wood T. J. Darling Wm. Taylor A. L. Curtis Mr. Lewy Mayor Calloway

Where did it happen?

Temple, Texas

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Temple, Texas

Key Persons

W. A. Wilkerson J. H. Dougherty Lewis Wood T. J. Darling Wm. Taylor A. L. Curtis Mr. Lewy Mayor Calloway

Outcome

mr. lewy served as city attorney, appointed mayor after mayor calloway's death, elected mayor, built market and opera house, reduced city taxes, organized sinking fund and interest accounts, brought order to city affairs

Event Details

Testimonial from prominent Temple citizens endorsing Mr. Lewy for a position in San Antonio based on his official career in Temple; the Tribune adds details of his rapid rise, achievements as mayor, and expresses hope for his success

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