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April 6, 1902
San Antonio Daily Light
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
What is this article about?
The Jackson club held primary meetings to select a candidate for alderman at large to succeed the late Alderman Lewy. Voting occurred at Gambrinus hall and Testard's store, with Wm. Davis receiving the majority and becoming the nominee.
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The Jackson club element of simon pure Democracy held their primary meetings yesterday for the purpose of selecting a candidate for election as alderman at large to succeed the late Alderman Lewy.
Gambrinus hall at the corner of Market and Navarro streets was the voting precinct for all wards south of Commerce streets and Testard's store at 112 East Houston street was the precinct for all wards north of Commerce street.
The polls were opened at 4 and closed at 9 p. m. and at that hour but few people had voted.
At Gambrinus hall where C. C. Chatfel presided, the total vote was as follows: C. N. Hughes 1, Wm. Davis 10.
At Seth Testard's place Mr. Testard was the presiding officer and 71 votes were cast, 56 for Davis and 15 for Hughes.
Captain Davis is consequently the nominee.
Gambrinus hall at the corner of Market and Navarro streets was the voting precinct for all wards south of Commerce streets and Testard's store at 112 East Houston street was the precinct for all wards north of Commerce street.
The polls were opened at 4 and closed at 9 p. m. and at that hour but few people had voted.
At Gambrinus hall where C. C. Chatfel presided, the total vote was as follows: C. N. Hughes 1, Wm. Davis 10.
At Seth Testard's place Mr. Testard was the presiding officer and 71 votes were cast, 56 for Davis and 15 for Hughes.
Captain Davis is consequently the nominee.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Alderman Nomination
Primary Meeting
Jackson Club
Captain Davis
Voting Precincts
What entities or persons were involved?
Alderman Lewy
C. C. Chatfel
C. N. Hughes
Wm. Davis
Seth Testard
Captain Davis
Where did it happen?
Gambrinus Hall At The Corner Of Market And Navarro Streets; Testard's Store At 112 East Houston Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Alderman Lewy
C. C. Chatfel
C. N. Hughes
Wm. Davis
Seth Testard
Captain Davis
Location
Gambrinus Hall At The Corner Of Market And Navarro Streets; Testard's Store At 112 East Houston Street
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Jackson club held primary meetings to nominate alderman candidate succeeding late Alderman Lewy; polls at two locations with low turnout; Wm. Davis won with 66 votes to C. N. Hughes's 16, becoming nominee.