Driving Crooks From a Metropolitan Hotel
New York April 6 George W Boldt of the Waldorf Astoria hired Jev Smith to purge patrons of thieves. The bold raid targeted Kitty Quick Lord Harry Havens and others who plotted stock fraud. A fingerprint and photo trace led to their expulsion and threats of jail. The piece also reflects on Gotham youths and urban crime among rich boys and their daring schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George W. Boldt
Waldorf- Astoria
Jev Smith
Scotlang Yard
Joe Smith
Belot
Waldorf
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Smith
Kitty Quick
Lord Harry" Havens
Smith
Kitty
Harry
Lord Harry
Joe
Secret Service
Peacock Alley
Scotland Yard
Dorf
Peacock Riley
Musterole Great Remedy for Rheumatism Ad
Masterole marketed as relief for rheumatism and related ailments. Medical claims cite sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pleurisy lumbago back pains sprains bruises and colds with pneumonia prevention. Hospitals use it and jars available at druggists or by mail from Cleveland Ohio.
Adlerika miracle brings swift relief claims
San Antonio residents report astonishment at Adlerika mixed from buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients. A single dose is said to relieve constipation sour stomach and gas almost immediately with rapid cleansing effects cited by H L Wagner a Hicks building druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Adler-ika
H. L. Wagner
Hicks Building
Pine Street Presbyterian Church Calls Rev McCurdy as Pastor
The Pine Street Presbyterian Church unanimously voted to call Rev. R H B McCurdy as permanent pastor after three months as temporary pastor from Brownsville. The call and salary details will be sent to the Southwest Texas Presbytery meeting at Edna on April 16, with Rev Arthur G Jones as moderator and R HB Pong secretary. Rev McCurdy will remain temporary pastor until the Edna meeting. Rev J R Jacobs had resigned months before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Street
Southwest Texas
Edna
McCurdy
J. R. Jacobs
P T A Holds Election At Menger Hotel
Post D Travelers' Protective Association elected officers including George Lorwein as president and J M Miller as first vice president. Seventeen new members were initiated. The Beaumont state convention May 7 and 9 and the Houston national convention later in summer were discussed and delegates appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post D
Travelers’ Protective Association
Menger Hotel
George Lorwein
J. M. Miller
J. Holladay
R. L. Burnett Jr
H. M. Halby
Ed Sachs
FE. T. Robinson
R. R. Jennett
George Jenner
Lee Shannon
E. R. Holland
Beaumont
Houston
R. L. Burnett Sr
San Antonio Saloon License Ruling Set For Hearing
A Wednesday hearing before Assistant Attorney General Keeling will decide if saloonmen violated the law by staying open on March 19 during the water contract vote. Comptroller Lane permits renewals to wait pending the ruling. James D. Walthall will present arguments. If a violation is found, new licenses will be blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Keeling
Attorney General's Department
Lane
James D. Walthall
Walthall
Hartsell
Worth 8S
Ray
Attorney General
Difs
Becker Trial Expected to Return to Court
DA Whitman remains confident Becker will be convicted in a second trial over the Herman Rosenthal murder. Key witness Jacob Goldman emerged from hiding to admit he was paid to avoid testifying in the first trial, aiming to trigger a man damus for court reexamination. Officials say the so called election March 19 was a straw vote, not a legal franchise requirement, and saloons kept open with guidance from City Attorney Gillette and County Judge Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Jacob Goldman
East Side
Becker
Austin
Gillette
Davis
Lane
Brown
Farmers demand reconsideration on opening Toepperwein road
A committee of farm owners from along the route appeared before the commissioners court to protest opening a seven mile road connecting Fredericksburg and Blanco roads near government targets. Judge Davis said no decision was made. Gutzelt said bond money likely not used. road would be second or third class if built from general funds. The committee only asked for a passable road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles X. Gutzeit
Jacob Klaus
Toepperwein
Commissioners’ Court
Fredericksburg
Blanco
Davis
Gutzelt
General Fund
The Origins of Champagne and Dom Perignon
The name champagne comes from a former province now split into Marne Haute Marne Aube and Ardennes. Dom Perignon, monk at Haut Villers 1670 to 1715, is credited with first using cork on bottles and possibly inventing sparkling champagne. The wine’s production was long kept secret amid myths including devilish lore.
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Champagne
Marne
Haute-Marne
Aube
Ardenens
Britannica
Dom Perignon
Abbey
Haut Villers
Unclear dialogue snippet about dancing and social interaction
Fragmentary dialogue shows two individuals discussing dancing with a hesitation or avoidance. The exchange hints at one person seeking a chance to dance while the other appears unsure or reluctant.
Pecos County Roads Delegation Heads to All Southern Highway Meet
San Antonio hosts Pecos County Good Roads delegation led by Mayor James Rooney and Col. Lee Giles en route to the All-Southern Highway convention in Lake Charles. They will be joined by D. E. Colp and other West Texas delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rooney
Lee Giles
Will A. Hadden
Pecos County Good Roads Association
San Antonio
Lake Charles
D. E. Colp
Bexar County Highway League
West Texas
Southern Pacific
Giles
Pecos Coun
Good Roads
Texas
National Highway Association
Texas Division
Fort Stockton
Whiteaker & Washington
Pecos County
el Paso
Sheffield
Pecos
Hovey
Malaga
Jersey
PoDoLax Brings Relief By Releasing Dammed-Up Bile
An advertisement touts PoDoLax as a podophyllin liver regulator that overcomes bitterness and griping of earlier laxatives. It claims PoDoLax detoxifies by releasing bile rather than just washing out the intestines, suitable for all ages and useful for coated tongue or bad breath.
San Jacinto Day Celebration Planned in Austin
Austin plans an elaborate San Jacinto Day event with a parade and a morning program at city hall including the fire department inspection and commission presentations. The general committee from labor organizations has chosen Pease Park as the celebration site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Pease Park
Birth Notices From Local Families Herald New Arrivals
To Mr and Mrs Rafael Martines a boy born April 2 at 614 5 Laredo Street. To Mr and Mrs Mra and M Doughton a girl born March 23 at 134 Week Street. To Mr and Mr William Heritage a girl born March 34 at 508 8 Navidad Street. To Mr and Mr Frank MH Jeffrion a girl born April 2 at 414 Sherman Street. To Mr and Mrs BR W Owen a boy born April 3 at 135 Wyoming Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rafael Martines
Laredo Street
Mra
M. Doughton
Week Street
William Heritage
Navidad Street
Frank MH. Jeffrion
Sherman Street
BR. W. Owen
Wyoming Street
Hero to Be Honored at Shiloh Anniversary
A joint observance marks the fifty second anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh and Gen Albert Sidney Johnston's death. The Barnard E. B. Chapter UDC and Albert Sidney Johnston Camp Confederate Veterans conduct speeches at the Woman's Club on Camden Street at 3 PM Tuesday. The event recalls April 6-7, 1862, battles between Union General Grant and Beauregard against Johnston and Beauregard with Johnston killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle of Shiloh
Albert Sidney Johnston
Barnard E. B
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Woman's Club
Camden Street
Shiloh
Pittsburg
Liquid Argen End Dandruff Simple Night Remedy
A straightforward home remedy claims four ounces of plain liquid argon rubbed into the scalp at night dissolves dandruff. Repeated applications reportedly remove flakes, stop itching, and leave hair fluffy and glossy, with claims of preventing hair loss and damage.
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State Bank i
Uaranty Fund Loan
Waldorf-Astoria
Gotham
Elmira
Ninth Avenue
Masterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Joseph F. Swords
Okla
India
Ceylon
Marquette Hotel
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
R. H. B. McCurdy
Pine Street Presbyterians
Attorney General’s Office
James D. Walthal
Chicago
Jacob L, Goldman
Herasne
Sabe
Wrigley’s
San Jacinto Day
Gen. Johnston
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