Marriage License Issued and Local Court Sessions Noted
Since the last report King Worley and Cenobia Cantu received a county clerk issued marriage license. District court remains in session handling civil matters. The Royal film Tires of Faith stars Catherine Calvert Eugene O Brien and Ruby de Remer with Evangeline Booth appearing. Weather alternates between damp cloudiness and lingering rain. Mexico port of Laredo shipments include copper lead skins bones sesame cake rope pecans garbanzo ixtle jead and copper. Deer hunters pursue venison with mixed success. Thanksgiving Day arrives in ten days with expected national bird feast for many households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Worley
Cenobia Cantu
the Royal
Catherine Calvert
Eugene O’brien
Ruby de Remer
Salvation Army
Evangeline Booth
Mexico
Laredo
U S Geological Survey Team Arrives in Laredo for Mapping
Charles Hartmann topographic engineer heads twelve assistants to Laredo to map the country eastward from Laredo to San Diego about one hundred miles. Headquarters established in Laredo as four months of field work begin to keep the department in touch with land conditions for proper classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hartmann
United States Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
Laredo
San Diego
Nazimova's The Red Lantern at Strand promises authentic Chinese drama
The Red Lantern comes to the Strand Tuesday and Wednesday. Nazimova's new production blends Edith Wherry's novel with Miss Mathis and M Capellani research to portray Chinese customs with historical ethnographic authenticity. A 22 foot statue of a Chinese Goddess of Peace was crafted for the film in Hollywood studio art shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazimova
Whi'ch
Edith Wherry
Miss Mathis
M. Capellani
Strand Theatre
Metro Studios
Hollywood
Economy salvage house offers reclaimed army goods
Army goods a specialty offers the public 12 000 reclaimed army shoes with new soles and heels priced 1 75 to 2 50 per pair 500 army quilts at 2 00 to 2 60 600 service hats 26 to 75 cents location 1701 Hidalgo St. 10 21 tf.
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Hidalgo St
Debt collectors in China take door if debts unpaid
In parts of China creditors remove a debtor's door to deter nonpayment. The practice is believed to allow evil spirits to enter the home, prompt others to settle debts, and deter further defaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Boxing Card Gathers Two Clean Knockouts In Nuevo Laredo
Promoted by Guy Turpin, the Nuevo Laredo show featured Kid Poncho Flores of San Antonio stopping Kid Brown in the nineteenth round and Willie Moody of Missouri defeating Jose Garcia in the eleventh round though Garcia outweighed Moody by 16 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Turpin
San Antonio
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Hanson
Motor Truck Corps
Fort Mcintosh
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Billy” Williams
Nelson
Williams
Kid” Poncho
Aurelio Flores
Kid” Brown
Houston
Kid
Poncho
Brown
Willie Moody
Springfield
Jose Garcia
Missouri
Garcia
Moody
Community Club Events Chow Time and Meetings Ahead
Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor lists upcoming gatherings Monday through Tuesday. Nulles Club luncheon at 4 30 PM. Woman's Club at 4 30 PM. Woman's Missionary Society at 3 PM. Ladies Aid reception at 8 PM for Rev F Gaylord Roberts at Wor sham home. Tuesday events include luncheon for Mrs C K Bush at 1 PM. Junior Auxiliary at Rectory 4 PM. Sunbeam Band at Baptist church 4 PM. Heights Civic Club 4 PM. Miriam Chapter 63 of Mh S at Masonic Hall 8 PM. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Christen
Nulles
Woman’s Club
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
J. N. Worsham
Christ Church
Sunbeam
Baptist Church
Heights Civic Club
Miriam Chapter
Masonic Hall
The Isle of Dreams and Local Society Notes
A poetic segment reflects on dreams and power before local notices report Mr. Clifton Cavender’s Texas visit, several short trips to San Antonio by residents, and a busy social week. The Wednesday Auction Bridge Club hosted by Mrs. HH. G. DaCamara featured prize tables and refreshments. Plans for a Tag Day to aid Associated Charities were outlined by city clubs at the Chamber of Commerce with Rev. Cook as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. G. DaCamara
J. S. Penn
Albert Martin
Cluch
Mesdames Brewster
Brennan
Buenz
Christen
Cogley
Daiches
Hill
Lafon
J.C. Martin
J. §. Penn
Wormser
A. L. Muller
Mesdames Moore
Hamlin
J. B. DaCamara
Albert Martin Mo
Chamber of Commerce
Associated Charities
R. A. Millar
Dentist Moves to Bran Nan Building at 516 Salinas
Dentist relocates from residence on the Heights to 516 Salinas Avenue upstairs in Bran Nan Building. Office phone remains 671.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Heights
Salinas Avenue
Brannan
Death of Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Dabbs
The seven weeks old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Dabbs died yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at their home after a meningitis illness. The funeral was held at 10:30 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Dabbs
Dabbs
Tag Day Planned by Local Women Aid Charity Appeal
A meeting of Associated Charities volunteers planned Tag Day for Tuesday November 25 to raise funds. A publicity committee was formed and Mrs H M Austin and Mrs C Burr named. Mrs R A Millar to assign locations in streets and businesses on Tag Day. Several speakers shared cases helped by the charity and urged public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
H. M. Austin
C. Burr
R. A. Millar
C. W. Cook
Mesdames H. M. Austin
A. E. McCulloch
A. Huberich
Chas. Deutz
Sorrell
Borchers
Leyendecker
Martin
Millar
Westbrook
Burnett
Neff
Guinn
Seaman
Camp
Withoff
Goodman
Ward
Kehl
Henry Ward
Poggenpohl
Bell
MacGregor
Younkin
Rodriguez
Miller
Keer
Bobbitt
Annie Pace
Helen MacGregor
Minnie Burr
Lozano
Today in History and culture across the world
Fifty years after Suez Canal opening ceremonies mark a milestone. John B. Montgomery born 125 years ago. Arkansas Territory centennial celebrations begin in Little Rock. Tosca opens the Met season in New York. Pacific International Live Stock Exposition opens in Portland. Texas Republican Council meets in Dallas to discuss campaigns. American Mining Congress meets in St Louis. France and Italy hold parliamentary elections. Amateur Athletic Union convenes in Boston. Madrid hosts engineers congress under King Alfonso. Anne Cruger and Alex Paternette marry in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez Canal
John B. Montgomery
U.S
California
Arkansas
Little Rock
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Northwest
Portland
Ore
Texas Republican Council Council
Dallas
American Mining Congress
St. Louis
France
Italy
Boston
The
Amateur Athletic Union
National Congress of Military and Civil Engineers
Madrid
Alfonso
Monaco
Anne Cruger
Alex Paternette
Washington
Rodman Wanamaker
New York City
Odd Observations on Animals and Ocean Depths
An article notes spotted horses resembling leopards in design and reports fish hooks fashioned in the same long used form for two thousand years. It also asserts the deepest sea areas lie close to land, highlighting surprising maritime facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ching Ane
Count Apponyi Leads Hungarian Peace Mission to Paris
Count Albert Apponyi, Magyar nationalist leader, named head of the peace commission to negotiate Hungary's terms in Paris. A noted orator with strong English, he has influenced Hungarian commerce and agriculture and opposed Russian aims in the Balkans. He advocates democratic ideals and international peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Apponyi
Paris
United States
Bela IV
Hungary
Count Apponyi
Russia
Balkans
D'Annunzio Seizes Dalmatian Coast in Latest Exploit
D'Annunzio’s move gains him mastery of the Dalmatian coast as Admiral Millo, head of occupation forces in Dalmatia, surrenders or aligns. In Moscow, Bolshevik communique reaffirms capture of Omsk amid heavy street fighting and a thousand prisoners. Kolchak’s forces retreat in disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fiume
D'Annunzio
Dalmatian
Millo
Dalmatia
London
Omsk
Moscow Todiy
Kolchak
Receiver ship sought to restart Kansas coal mines
Gov. Allen announced that the attorney general will begin receiver ship proceedings in the Kansas Supreme Court to force coal operators to resume mine operations. In Washington the wage scale conference for the central competitive bituminous field was postponed at operators' request awaiting counter proposals to miners’ demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Navy
Supreme Court
Gov. Allen
Washington
General resumption of mining in Potomac fields
In Cumberland Maryland on November 17 there was a broad restart of mining in the upper Potomac and George Creek districts. Operators report 8000 to 10000 miners returning to work today across these fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Potomac
George Creek
None Working in Indiana
Indianapolis Ind November 17 no miners returned to work in Indiana today as labor tensions continue to affect the mining districts statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
False Entry Indictments Hit Crawford Bank Officials
A federal grand jury indicted J. K. Washam and V. V. Washam former cashier and vice president of the First National Bank of Crawford Texas on conspiring to make false bank book entries. It is charged they concealed overdraws from their personal accounts totaling seven thousand dollars. Both men posted bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Federal Grand Jury
J. K
V. V. Washam
First National Bank
Crawford
Jenkins Freed Citywide in Mexico Arrest Case
Despatches from Puebla say William O. Jenkins, charged with false statements tied to his abduction by bandit leader Federico Cordoba, is released without bail and may face a preliminary hearing on Monday after requesting jail lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Puebla
William O. Jenkins
Federico Cordoba
Jenkins
Williams O Jenkins detained then released on collusion charge
Washington reports Jenkins was held at the penitentiary two hours after arrest on collusion with bandits, released without bail, and confined to his home per state department advices from Mexico City. In Mexico City Toreo bullring hosts first bullfight in federal district in three years with seventeen thousand spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puebla
State Department
Washington
William O. Jenkins
The
Penitentiary
Stie
Mexico City
el Toreo
Federal District
Carranza
Gasoline Tanks Explode in Kansas Fire Kills Five
Five people died and many injured as two gasoline storage tanks exploded at a Hays filling station. One tank towered 16 feet, was hurled two blocks, ignited fires, and damaged the Farmers grain elevator and several buildings. In Salina reports note the blast and flash fires across blocks.
Government Wins Fight for Oil Land Patents
The Supreme Court upholds government effort to cancel patents to 6,000 acres of California oil lands worth about 10 million dollars. The lands were alleged to have been obtained by fraud by the Southern Pacific Company, and the ruling cancels the patents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
California
Southern Pacif Company
Five dollar bills become a scarce item
A humorous note laments the rarity of five dollar bills in circulation as people joke about carrying money becoming risky and impractical in everyday transactions.
William Johnson Eyesight Threat After Student Demonstration
William Pussyfoot Johnson, American Anti-Saloon League organizer, may lose sight in one eye after a student demonstration last week. A second specialist was called in and another operation was performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William “Pussyfoot” Johnson
Notable facts from European regions and plants
The article notes Belgium’s large railway network relative to its size. It states Ireland has about twenty million acres with nearly one seventh barren. Kilkenny Castle is among the oldest inhabited houses, with many rooms preserved for 800 years. It adds that bananas attract no insects and resist common fruit diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Ireland
Kilkenny Castle
A Good Cough Medicine for Children
Mrs J W Phillips of Redon Georgia phoned merchant J M Ployd requesting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She had recently bought a bottle and said it greatly helped her children. it helps loosen phlegm, ease expectoration, and clears the cold for both adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Phillips
Redon
J. M. Ployd
Glass Accepts VA Senate Seat After Martin’s Death
At President Wilson’s request Secretary Glass will assume the Virginia Senate seat to succeed the late Senator Martin. White House officials said there is no immediate oath required and no immediate successor for Secretary Glass has been decided upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Glass
Virginia
Martin
White House
Senate
Wilson to pocket treaty if Lodge reservations pass
President Wilson will pocket the peace treaty if it bears Senator Lodge's reservations. He told Senator Hitchcock at the White House conference that the reservations equal nullification of the treaty and are inapplicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Lodge
Hitchcock
White House
Former Ranger killed in street gunfight at night
Alf Jordan a local police officer and ex Texas Ranger was shot and killed last night in a gunfight on the main street in Ranger Texas authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranger
Texas
Alf Jordan
Cotton Markets Show Mixed U.S. and English Prices
The Times wire notes opening spots fair, prices weak, with LOA receipts at 49,000 and 47,200 American. Middling around 28.54 English pence, futures easing, with December to May contracts listed and closing steady to very steady. Houston and Galveston spots reported modest gains and sales, reflecting varied regional demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
Tonight fair with likely frost in interior east Texas. Tuesday fair. Observations at Fort McIntosh show 24 hour max 55 degrees and min 45 with a north wind and clear skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Times
the Telephone Co
East
Texas
Fort McIntosh
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Salina
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