October 8 in San Antonio history…
1899.
San Antonio Streetcar motormen and conductors go on strike for a nine-hour day at the same wages as the previous 12-hour day
1926
The Witte Museum is opened to the public.
1929
“It’s the greatest thing since sliced bread!”
Richter’s Bakery begins advertising sliced Butter Krust bread along with the traditionally unsliced loaves.
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