No Man in Texas in Better Form
A Fort Worth man Mr. T. B. Craig reports health gains from Vitalitas after prior stomach and rheumatic troubles. He credits Vitalitas with curing indigestion and rheumatism and touts its overall cleansing and revitalizing effects. The ad notes Way’s drug store 407 E. Houston St and broad sale by druggists. Also mentions czar Nicholas donating 1000 rubles to an international chess masters Congress with a tournament starting April 20 involving champions from Russia England France Germany Austria Hungary and Cuba.
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Texas
Vitalitas
T. B. Craig
Durrett-Vincent Farre Company
Bennett Street
Fort Worth
Tex
Way
Houston St
Czar Nicholas
Russia
England
France
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Cuba
Peaceful talks on next annual football game site
Discussions over the site for the next annual football game focused on Polo Grounds in New York. Midshipmen from Annapolis and cadets from West Point plan travel arrangements with sleeping cars and parties to stay until late night after the game.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Midshipmen
Annapolis
Mathews
Fairid
Army
Navy
West Point
Obituary Notices for Mrs Marian Seay and Miss Julia Hyde
Marian Seay aged 54 died at 9 25 PM Tuesday at 117 Lubbock Street She native of France came to San Antonio 31 years ago Surviving husband Peter Seay of Sulphur two sons Louis Seay and Alexander Burgess two daughters Josephine Seay and Annette Burgess one brother Benjamin Escot funeral 4 PM Wednesday from residence interment San Fernando Cemetery Hyde Miss Julia M Hyde 65 died 4 PM Tuesday at a local sanitarium native of Chicago has lived in San Antonio two years body held by San Antonio Undertaking Company pending funeral arrangements
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Benjamin Escot
Lytle
Tex
San Fernando
Tolls measure passes House by 247 to 162
The record notes a roll call outcome with 247 voting for and 162 against a tolls measure. It lists numerous lawmakers by name and party, including members from Pennsylvania and California, detailing the presence and votes and naming the Progressive faction members and a single present member.
Houston Carpenter Shot Near Laporte
Will Edmundson a 21 year old white ship carpenter was shot and believed fatally wounded at Laporte this morning Prince Green a 10 year old black boy was arrested in connection with the incident The report notes the suspect is in custody and the victim is described as a ship carpenter from Houston Texas dated April 1.
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Houston
Tex
Will Edmundson
Laporte
Prince Green
Torreon Battle Dispatches and Osuna Brother’s Statement
Washington awaits definite Torreon news as officials doubt large Federal reinforcements are nearing the besieged city. Andre Osuna of Nashville, brother of California Governor Osuna, says his brother joined the Constitutionalists after Huerta’s order. The Mexican ship named in Washington dispatch is reportedly involved. Governor Osuna’s wife and nine children are refugees in Nashville.
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Washington
DD. C
Torreon
Fletcher
Mayo
Tampico
Howard
Mazatlan
Osuna
Nashville
Tenn
Andre Osuna
Southern Methodist Church
Lower
California
Washington Dispatch
Huerta
Foreigners In Torreon District Declared Safe
A telegram from front lines reports all foreigners in the Torreon district are safe. It names H. B. Cunard Cummins British consul at Gomez Palacio and indicates no details on the military situation.
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EL Paso
Tex
George C. Carothers
United States
Torreon
Cunard-Cummins
Gomez Palacio
A Double Sunset and the Law of Time
A humorous piece explains legal age rules and calendar quirks. It notes majority via the day before the twenty-first birthday, explains February 29, and clarifies how months and days are treated in law for leases, notes, and bills. It warns about rent payment timing and differing authorities.
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London
Arthur Succeeds Secretary Blake in Corpus Christi Club
CORPUS CHRISTI Texas April 1 J J Arthur was elected secretary of the Corpus Christi Commercial Club to succeed William G Blake and assumed duties today He previously worked with the Texas state railroad commission for several years Blake had served as secretary two years
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Arthur
Blake
Corpus Christi Tex
J. J. Arthur
Corpus Christi Commercial Club
William G. Blake
Texas State Railroad Commission
Grand Jury Set To Hear Witnesses In Texas Case
Bexar county grand jury is to work for two weeks and will begin next Monday morning. Jurors were ordered to appear with summonses for testimony as proceedings resume, with Joseph D. from Texas cited amid prohibition era references.
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Bexar County
Grand Jury
Will Gork
Improve American Wool by Australian Method
Washington April 1 American wools could fetch up to three cents more per pound if graded and baled like Australian wools. The National Wool Growers Association meeting in Salt Lake City discussed adopting the Australian method with bale uniformity and skirted fleeces. The U S Department of Agriculture exhibit shows grading under grower control and project that better practices may lift returns by over 10 percent in the coming decade.
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Washington, D. C
National
Wood Growers’ Association
Salt Lake City
Utah
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
New Zealand
America
Mexican Supper At The Mexican Inn
The Mexican Inn offers delicious meals with fresh tortillas served hot and coffee praised as the best in the city. Joe Weiss, proprietor, invites patrons to enjoy San Antonio dining at this inviting establishment opposite and beside the Grand Opera House.
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San Antonio
Dispersing Fog with Oil and Lyons Weather Study
The Lyons fogs described by M Onofrio are caused by river vapor from the Rhone and Seine combining with town smoke. A proposed fix uses surface oil films to suppress evaporation, needing about 30 shillings of oil daily for Lyons fog control.
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London
London Post
Lyons
Rhone
Seine
M. Onofrio
Dombes
M. Onofro
M. Ritter
Geneva
Fore
Lausanne
Lyons O Beria
Eno
One Hospital Best, Say The Aldermen
City council members agree on a single charity hospital for city and county indigent care. Responses varied on structure with support for one county run facility, a combined board plan, or keeping two hospitals, but common aim is reduced overhead and unified service.
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the Light
A. B. Weakley
Leo M. J. Dielmann
Jack W. Neal
A. Chapa
W. L. Hoefgen
G. W. Saunders
J. R. Baldwin
P. and
Albert Steves Sr
R. F. Uhr
John W. Warren
A P Rilfirst Brings Confusion To City
A P Rilfirst appeared in San Antonio on Wednesday creating confusion as jokes of April Fools. He rang desks and sent phony death notices prompting ambulances to respond to the Victoria hotel before operators realized the prank. Undertakers sought to identify the offender and restore calm.
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A. P. Rilfirst
San Antonio
A. P. Ailfirst
A. P. Ril
Charles X. Gutzeit
Victoria Hotel
St. Mary's Street
Pearce-Robinson
Shelley- Loring
Sloan & Hagg
April Fools Pranks Mark Day of Childhood Mischief
A fragment notes a boy's warning and the continuation of April 1 pranks as part of a day’s events. The tone suggests a lighthearted domestic or community scene with emphasis on youth and local culture.
Gringo Americano and the Latin American Cash Clash
The National Magazine attacks traveling Americans in Latin America dubbing them Gringo Americano for devaluing local currency. A drummer’s misdeal with paper money sparks humiliation in a capital, revealing hostile views toward Americans. The piece condemns perceived contempt and egotism of Americans abroad.
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National
Apon
Mexico
Anahuac
General Gorgas Returns to U S from Rand mines
Brigadier General William C. Gorgas who led a three month inquiry into sanitary conditions in Rand mining camps South Africa returned aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II at New York April 1. He traveled with Major Surgeon Robert E Noble and Dr S T Darling who accompanied him on the voyage.
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Gorgas
U. S, New York
William C. Gorgas
Rand
South Africa
Robert. E.noble
8. T. Darling
Gorgas Receives Doctor of Science Honor from Oxford
In a ceremonial recognition, Gorgas is conferred a Doctor of Science degree by Oxford University in appreciation of his contributions. The honor highlights his impact across medicine and public health.
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Gorgas
Cenfer
Oxford University
School Fund Apportioned in Texas April apportionment
State Superintendent W F Doughty announces the April apportionment of the school fund at 75 cents per capita based on 1 048 000 scholars. Total apportioned is 786 428 dollars with 485 839 for committees districts and 300 989 for independent districts including the cities of the state.
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Austin
Tex
W. F. Doughty
the St
John Lamb Denied New Fort Worth Parole Appeal
John Lamb of Fort Worth Texas, serving a 30 year sentence set by his uncle, John Gus, for wounding Emmett Mor, lost a recent appeal and will pursue further steps.
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John Lamb
New Fort Worth
Tex
John Gus
Emmett Mor
Fragmented Ad Fragments Describe Hair Dandruff Cure
A damaged OCR passage touts a hair product claim promising to moisten scalp and dissolve buildup. It mentions applying at night and claims results of shinier hair and reduced frizz, claiming noticeable improvements. The text is inconsistent and unclear about specifics.
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