Million Dollar Hotel Gets Big Boost From Local Bankers
L J Hart and associates announce arrangements to finance the hotel project at the head of San Antonio money. A local bank will handle a $408,000 loan after earlier plans with a St. Louis firm were paused by financial flurry. Stock subscriptions are to be completed soon, with Hart emphasizing the local handling and faith of San Antonio capital in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Hart
San Antonio
L. J.hart
Tech
St. Louis
Hart
Thoas Wvlia
San Antonio Banking
Women of Nashville Destroy 40 Gallons Whiskey
In Nashville Tennessee on April 1 women of the town seized and destroyed about forty gallons of whiskey stored in a freight car belonging to a saloon keeper who had recently moved from Jackson. The owner was reimbursed for the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Lex- Ington
Jackson
Officer slain from ambush in Trinidad area
Deputy Sheriff Tony Shelby was shot and killed last night by an unknown assailant near Ing big home. The attacker fired twice at close range, fled in a nearby van, and authorities pursued. Shelby, longtime deputy, had also served during strike troubles years earlier. Juveniles facing court the county judge tomorrow include listed youths such as Green, Willie Terrell, Beaver Patterson, Lawrence Stevens, Williams, Cain, Saenz, Abe, Harris, Turner, Sortan, and Mutt among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Golo
API
Tony Shelby
Wan
Bim
Ing Big
Shelby
Glarenea Green
Willie Terrell
Beaver Patterson
Lawrence Stevens
Willia Griffin
Dan Cain
Eugene Saenz
Blango Abedao
Tony
Harris
Tommy
Turner
David Sortan
Berry Williams
Albert Islaer
Taniny
Tower
Nic Mutt
Johnny Woebber
Louis Remlechissel
Kth
Littleboys loot Alamo as custodian left lunch
Two boys hid in the Alamo building and looted valuables when custodian Mrs. Sarah Fneer stepped out for lunch. A boy aged about 14 escaped. ten minutes later a second boy emerged, claiming to have come moments before. They took two souvenir match boxes, gold cuff buttons, silver cuff buttons, watch fobs, sticks, a knife, and cash from the contribution box. One boy, Dave Safron, confessed and more cuff buttons were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo
Sarah Fneer
Fey
Tex
Eager
A&M Students Demand Full Inquiry Into Club Controversy
Seventy students and alumni group discussions spurred petitions for a comprehensive investigation into alleged faults within the A and M clubs and alumni association. A. Minear led plans to gather former students, urge broad attendance, and push accountability for the campus dispute impacting the upcoming commencement.
Insane masked man prowls streets prompting vigilante talk
Residents report a black man in women’s clothing roaming near South Smith and Buena Vista, chased by Mexican and local residents. Frank Feille fired shots, others claim the man fled to a Catholic cemetery. Neighborhood nerves rise as self appointed detectives hunt for the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
South Soith
Buena Vista
Utat
Frank Feille
Trawalter
Colorado
West Commerce Streets
Glos Terrera
Cat
Bo Far
Fente
South Smith
Dog poisoned with ground glass targets St Bernard
A case of animal poisoning reported near Brackenridgs Villa where a valuable St Bernard belonging to G. Schneider, a clerk at the ieegurt, was found and believed to have been fed ground glass. Authorities suspect an intentional act by unknown poisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard
G. 1 Schneider
Ieegurt
Brackenridgs Villa
Texas Women Seek Offices in Dallas School Board Race
Dallas April 7. Women candidates for the city school board constitute a historic bid with two women running for the first time in Texas. The initiative and referendum clause amendment in the city charter is also on the ballot as voters cast a heavy turnout seeking women’s active participation in city governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Folaia
Texas
Divorce Suit Alleges Wife Abused Husband and Petition for Absolute Decree
Charter J. Devits files in the Thirty-seventh district court claiming abuse by his wife and seeking an absolute divorce. He states he married January 7, 1906 and lived with the defendant until April 5, 1908. The couple have one child, Blanche, aged 19 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter J. Devits
Thirty-seventh District Court
Blanche
Substraction Co. Suit Seeks $30,000 Damages
David Higdon sues the San Antonio company in the Thirty seventh district court claiming his wife Susan J. Higdon has suffered injury. The complaint states the accident occurred at Sot Pedra agenua and Macon streets, seeking $30,000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan J. Higdon
Infurias
David Higdon
San Antonio
Sot Pedra Agenua
Macon
Prohibition and alderman contests sweep Nebraska and Midwest
Chicago voters focus on alderman races amid Sunday saloon closing debates while Kansas City Milwaukee and Lincoln shift to liquor questions. Prohibition drives campaigns in Nebraska towns Bloomington Lincoln and other counties with strong turnout and regional tension across cities like Beatrice Elgin and St Joseph as Shriners court case headlines appear.
Powerless to Compel Fire Protection in Hills City to Build Plant
Miss Edna Huth sister of County Assessor Huth was chloroformed by a burglar last night. The home was ransacked and a purse containing 31 cents was taken. Huth, staying at Miss Moule Rangou’s home on 198 Fannin Street, slept early and awoke vomiting and with lips shown to be marked from chloroform. Police are investigating the case as a burglary and assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Huth
Huth
Miss Huth
Misa’ Huth
Misa Moule Rangou
Fanning Street
Orly
Desperate Black Men Break Jail Near Gulfport
A group of eight armed black desperadoes escaped from the county jail in Gulfport Mississippi this morning. Several were charged with murder or convicted of manslaughter burglary and other crimes. By noon only one had been recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
Miss
Apel
Lisbon On Edge After Lisbon Volcanic Election Turmoil
Lisbon April 7 police report heavy excitement after an election night that left seven dead and many wounded. Governmental circles imposed strict security, troops patrolled streets, artillery batteries guarded key squares, and cavalry massed at corners. Marauders pursued in early morning raids, with police later dispersing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Suit Filed for Alleged Beating Against Lumber Firm
Sugarman sues P J Owens Lumber Company for 3056 dollars claiming he bought lumber, went to register a complaint, and was scolded and beaten by a clerk. The action seeks damages and reparations for injuries alleged during the incident at the company office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugarman Today
P. J. Owens Lumber Company
Local Weather Forecast for La Anconio and Vicinity
Showers tonight and Wednesday. The 24 hour minimum was 66 and maximum 8B. Wind at 8 am was 6 miles per hour. Temperatures today compared with last year show varied readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Anconio
Victoity
Weallhy
Tallowa
Elevated Chicago train crash injures many on South Side
An April 7 crash on the South Side elevated near Indiana Avenue injured about 20 people. A nine car southbound train derailed after jumping the track, throwing passengers from the rear into Prairie Avenue yards. Motorman George Strang survived with head injuries. several others, including Joseph Darmady, Harney Homan, and James Hates, suffered internal injuries and skull fractures. ten people were in the front car and were hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brent
Nintor
South Side
Indiana Avenue
Nenee
Prairie Avenue
Eorge Strang
Iso
Aken
Wegley Hoa
Joaph Darmady
Orion
Ohte
Beale
H. Sustth
M. Massex
Harney Homan
James Hate
B. C. Qui
Iiernad
Duke’s Wedding Tie Reported in Abruzzi Engagement
Romie April 7 report says the duke of Abruzzi met King Victor Emmanuel and nobles in a family conference to arrange the marriage engagement with Miss Katherine Elkins, daughter of Senator Elkins of West Virginia. The engagement is reportedly confirmed and the duke plans to return to the United States soon. The announcement may be held back officially. The duke will depart tonight for Spezia to resume command of the battleship Elena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romie
Caste
Victor Emmanuel
Ahruzal
Tur
Duke of
Abruzzi
Katherine Elkins
Elkins
West Virginia
Belus Waisuat
Spezia
Batleshiy Tlegina Elena
Unemployed in U S Reported At 4 750 000
New York April reports a convention of labor representatives will meet at the Astor to examine unemployment across the United States. Samuel A. Steel of the Industrial Workers of the World says he prepared a statement showing 87 states with unemployed numbers and estimates total at least 4 760 000, predicting worsening conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gations Labor
Astor
Unitead Sintes
Samuel A. Steel
Industriel Workers of the World
United States
City to secure fire protection in Government Hill areas
San Antonio officials say water pressure from the San Antonio Water Supply Co is inadequate in Government Hill Laurel Heights and Prospect Hill. The 1902 contract fixes pressure at the pumping station rather than at needed district mains. City considers building own tanks or standpipes. contract runs to 1912, with action hoped in the next fiscal year beginning June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Government Hill
Laucel
Heights
Prospect Hill
So Amonio Water Spply Company
Cory
Market Sheet
Water
Suva
Laurel Heights
Water Company
C. H. Surcamp, Jr
C & Communication
Lockwood
Also Mentioned on This Page
L.J. Hart
Women Spill Whiskey Store
Littleboys
A. & M. Probe
Iris
A. & M. College
A. & M. Elsba
Callega
Twattey
A. & M. Clube
A, & M. College
A. Minear
Alimmil Association
Watleb
A.& ME. College
C. Ladd
Mideting
Hoteton
An Minent
Ilinois
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Ill
Cook County
City of
Aod
Nein
Towanshiyy
Delta
Lool
Bloomington
Neb
Villars
Rincon
Partic
Tinealn
Isis
Kansas City
Henry W. Beartsing
Thomtay J. Crittenden
Crittenden
Miagouri
Milwaukee
Wis
Uckel
Eupreme Court
Elgin
Britinth
St. Joseph
Bt. Joseph
Nobwitt
P. Clayton
Foyy
San Juetmperat
Tonus A. Pattaraan
Ilvores
Mare Pattaraan
Obores Hurt
Tawrege
Duke
Primrose
Miss Elkins
Callaghan
Joker
Laurel
He Water Company
Bryan Callaghan
Guy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!