The Alamo and the Texan Defense at San Jacinto
A compact overview of the Alamo siege and battle, detailing Santa Anna’s siege of February to March 1836, the defense led by Travis and Bowie, the deaths of Crockett and others, and the Texans’ cause for Texas liberty. It notes the Alamo’s age, names key figures, and cites the memorial claim on the Capitol grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
San Jacinto
Alamo
San Antonio
Parras
Mexico
Texas
Cos
Neill
The
William B. Travis
James Bowie
Bowie
Travis
Toops
Col. Travis
Bejar
Ile
Provisional Government of Texas
Washington
Barros
David Crockett
Lieut
Dickinson
Houston
Lberty
Brazos- Texas
Ausin
Thermopylae
Progress in Child Welfare and Immunization Awareness
Health workers promote child welfare through letters talks radio programs and courses. Mothers learn about teeth disease prevention milk inspection school and food safety and vital statistics. They are taught diphtheria immunization with TA three shots weekly apart to build lasting resistance.
Mysterious Malady Kills 40 Children in Mennonite Camp
In Hammerstein Germany a strange illness among Mennonite refugees from Russia has killed 40 children and sickened fifty others. Doctors are puzzled as mothers hid sick kids, delaying medical care. The disease resembles measles but kills within hours. Quarantine of the camp and immediate screening of all children have been ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammerstein
Germany
Russia
Chicago Firm Seeks Colorado River Power Dam
Emery, Peck and Rockwood of Chicago has paid the second option installments and land purchases for lands along the Colorado river in Llano and Burnet counties. The company, after gaining all rights from the Power Syndicate, advances toward the massive dam project.
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Llano
Emery, Peck and Rockwood Company
Chicago
Colorado River
Burnet
Power Syndicate Company
Eugene Reichenau Hurt By Hit and Run Driver
Eugene Reichenau was struck by a car late Christmas Eve while crossing between Lemburg's store and Mayhew Produce Company. The driver did not stop and fled toward Llano after the collision, leaving Reichenau with a very sore back and multiple bruises.
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Eugene Reichenau
Lemburg
Mayhew Produce Company
Mr. Reichenau
Llano
Reichenau
Mason County News
Llano Hijackers Strike Twice In One Night
In Llano Texas on Sunday night two robberies occurred within five minutes of each other. Dr J R Devere traveling show manager was robbed of 205 dollars in a tourist park. A filling station operator was robbed of five dollars while making change for two men in a Whippet coach. Two men identified as John W Teague and R F Daniel were jailed nearby and deny the robberies though admit buying gasoline. The missing 295 dollars and a woman in a shiny coupe remain unfound.
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Llano
Tex
J. R. Devere
Beeville
Here
Newell Graves
San Saba
John W. Teague
Big Spring
R. F. Daniel
Austin
Dev
Plague Strikes Tunis Arabs. 56 Die and 600 Quarantined
Tunis reports bubonic plague affecting the Arab quarter with 56 deaths and 600 isolated. Authorities evacuated homes and set pest houses while enforcing vaccination in suspected areas. European quarters remain unaffected with no new cases in two days.
Professional Sees Lack of Patriotism in Stimson’s Calm
H Ralph Burton national Patriotic League general counsel released a letter critiquing Secretary of State Stimson for delaying intervention for Laredo merchants seeking to reopen the Nuevo Laredo consulate and customs house. He argued the port closure violated international law and American rights, urging immediate action.
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Stimson
Washington
H. Ralph Burton
National Patriotic League Today
Laredo
Texas
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
John A. Walls
Calles
Moody
Walls
Burton
January Clearance Sale Offers Nine Prizes at Drawing
During January clearance purchases customers receive a ticket for a drawing of nine prizes on January 31. You may win without attending. ask about the promotion.
Also Mentioned on This Page
America
Colorado Power
Tunis
Deike’s Hall
Hye, Texas
Rainbow Ramblers
Everybody Welcom
Fritz Deike
Rex the Wild Horse
Clive Brook
Jacqueline Logan
Gold
Schlueter’s Orchestra
B. Lewis
Alfred Schnelle
Tatsch’s Hall
Cain City
Edgar H. Tatsch
Schlueter
Mr. Hoffmann
Coats
Schroeder Bros
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