San Antonio Parade Sets Float Plans Many Local Firms Issue Units
Local business houses prepare carnival floats for a downtown parade with themed displays. Pancoast Mongan planned a wedding float while Schuwirth Co and Ed Steves & Son unveil mirror house and piney wood cabin designs. Wells Fargo and Pioneer Flour Mills feature teams and bread house themes as Household Furniture and San Antonio Hardware showcase multiple floats.
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Federal Building
Pancoast-Mongan Company
W. G. Schuwirth & Co
North Pole
Ed Steves & Son
Wunievre
Luter Sporting Goods Company
Pioneer Flour Mills
Wells-Fargo Company
San Antonio Hardware Company
Household Furniture Company
Bailie Bakery
Buick Auto Company
Pfeffling Bros
Alamo Dressed Beef Company
San Antonio
Peacock Military School
Alamo Furniture Company
Pancoast-Morgan
Alamo Trunk Company
Frank Bros
Steves & Co
Duerler Manufacturing Company
Fred Hummert
Gus Heye
Ziegler & Mallory
Fisk Comnar
Texas
G. A. Stowers Furniture Company
Wray Bros
Wells-Fargo
San Antonio Motor Car Company
Washer Bros
Excelsior Trunk Factory
Price- Booker Company
J. C. Kinney
C. H. Dean
Fred Small Horse Company
Dreiss Macaroni
Coronation and Battle of Flowers Parade Preview in San Antonio
Festive preparations for coronation in Beethoven hall highlight pageant displays by Bailie bakery Pfeffling Bros and numerous firms. Governors Colquitt and Mrs Colquitt to attend events with Ball at St Anthony and Battle of Flowers parade plans emphasized by the Carnival association and San Antonio schools.
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San Antonio
St. Anthony
Hatel
Col
F. S. Towne
Arthur Wynne
Mattie Terry
Texas
O. B. Colquitt
International & Great Northern Depot
Carnival Association
Chamber of Commerce
Colquitt
Colquitt Will Stay During His Visit In the City. the Governor and Mrs. Colquitt
Order of the Alamo
San Jacinto Club
Battle of Flowers
8. G. Newton
Battle of Flowers Association
Hey
Order of Alamo
Beethoven Hall
San Jacinto
Grand Opéra House
Webb Promises Reform Amid San Antonio Water Fight
A political notice from a reform group accuses J E Webb of duplicity over water light and gas rates and asks why his ally R H Ward defends the Water Company. It cites past contracts, city charters, and opposition to Callaghan administration in San Antonio.
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J. E. Webb
Webb
Callaghan
Water Company
Austin
Western Union
Citizens
R. H. Ward
Beethoven Hall
San Antonio
Citizens’ Committee
St. Louis
Little Russian Prince charms Alamo Plaza tents crowd
The Lachman show features the Little Russian Prince a 32 year old act weighing 16 pounds wearing a postage stamp size cap. Born in Siberia he has lived in the United States seven years and performs in German Russian and English earning praise from female audiences.
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Lachman
Alamo Plaza
Siberia
United States
Four Murder and Burglary Indictments In Brownsville
The Brownsville grand jury returned four indictments today two for murder and two for burglary. Last evening twelve indictments were returned including one for murder one for assault to commit murder and ten for burglary. Seven burglary indictments target two boys arrested months ago in robberies here.
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Brownsville
Tex
Forbes charged with assault to murder in Burleson Street shooting
An affidavit charging assault to murder was filed in justice court against Mrs. Melva Forbes for a shooting on Burleson Street that targeted Misses Coles and Gibson. She furnished $1000 bond with sureties Louis N. Degen, O. O. Luter and A. H. Hanson.
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Melva Forbes
Justice Court
Coles
Gibson
Burleson Street
Louis N. Degen
O. O. Luter
A. H. Hanson
A Mild Splurge
A fragmentary note reflects a plan where a wife hopes for a spring gown if business stays good and a small gift is discussed for Tommy. The brief shows domestic budgeting and future spending expectations in a casual home setting.
Rain Deluge Disrupts San Antonio Streets and Transit
A near inch of rain fell in the city general area with higher totals in outlying districts, causing flooding along Alazan Creek and washing away debris as the San Antonio River rose. The storm disrupted carnival activities, toppled a telephone pole, and interrupted streetcar service while officials forecast unsettled conditions through Friday.
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San Antonio
Weather Bureau
Hicks
Alamo Heights
Texas
Lakes
Alazan Creek
San Fernando
Josephine Street
Obituary of Urtuary Nicol G. W. Nichols
Urtuary Nicol G. W. Nichols aged 91 died last night at his home after a three day illness. A retired farmer, he came to Lexa in 1882 and lived near Comfort before moving to the city with his children for the last decade. Survived by five sons A J Nichols San Antonio B F Nichols Alpine George Nichols Junction City Jeff Nichols Bell County J A Nichols Comfort and two daughters Mrs J L Bierschwabe San Antonio and Mrs Martha Brown Comfort. Remains to Comfort for interment accompanied by relatives.
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Nicol G. W. Nichols
West Virginia Avenue
Nichols
Lexa
Comfort
A. J. Nichols
San Antonio
B. F. Nichols
Alpine
George Nichols
Junction City
Jeff Nichols
Bell County
J. A. Nichols
J. L. Bierschwabe
Martha Brown
Inselman Edward dies after brief illness in city
Edward Inselman son of Mr and Mrs John Inselman 820 North Concho street died yesterday afternoon at home after a brief illness The funeral will be held at 4 oclock tomorrow from the family home and at 430 from the San Fernando cathedral Interment will be in San Fernando cemetery
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Inselman
Edward Inselman
John Inselman
North Concho Street
San Fernando Cathedral
San Fernando Cemetery
Died at 81 James B Kilborn dies at daughter’s home
James B Kilborn aged 81 died at 4 am today at his daughter Mrs W C McDonald’s home on Paso Hondo street. A Mississippi native he lived in the city about eight months. He is survived by two daughters. The body will be moved tonight to West Texas for burial.
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Kilborn
James B. Kilborn
W. C. McDonald
Paso Hondo Street
Mississippi
West, Tex
William Perry Dies After Illness in Yoakum Bend
William Perry aged 60 died yesterday at his home in Yoakum Bend after several months illness. A Virginia native, he had lived in the city for fifteen years with no known local relatives. The body is at Riebe Undertaking. Funeral arrangements were not yet set.
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Perry
William Perry
Yoakum Bend
Virginia
Riebe Undertaking Company
Death of Ed Wagner in San Antonio Home
Ed Wagner aged 42 died yesterday at his residence 2624 San Fernando street from pulmonary trouble. A blacksmith by trade he arrived here seventeen days ago from Houston seeking treatment. The body will be sent to Houston today for interment.
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Wagner
Ed Wagner
San Fernando Street
Houstn
Houston
Rodriguez Widow Dies at 65 in San Antonio Home
Mrs Leonidas Chaves de Bericuez widow of Augustine Rodriguez died suddenly at her home 117 Guadalupe Street yesterday afternoon. A native of the city she was 65 and esteemed among pioneer settlers. Survived by three sons Anas tacio Alejo and J Rodriguez and many grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Rain Falls Across Stockdale During Night Storm
Three inches of rain drenched Stockdale Texas last night as an electrical storm swept the area causing no reported damage.
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Stockdale
Tex
Rain brings mixed damage to crops near Fuatonia
A heavy rain fell at Fuatonia Texas last night causing some damage in surrounding areas while crops are greatly benefited.
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Fuatonia
Tex
Rainstorm Hits Yoakum With No Reported Damage
A heavy rain swept Yoakum Texas last night with no damage reported. Municipal officials and residents noted the weather but said there were no injuries or major disruptions.
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Yoakum
Tex
Rain lightly falls across Victoria coast region
A light rain moved through Victoria Texas this morning with general rainfall along the coast as showers spread over the area.
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Victoria
Tex
Rain and Thunder Hit Boerne Area Last Night
Boerne Texas reports about half an inch of rain last night along with an electrical storm that swept the region. Local residents observed strikes and brief thunder activity as the shower cooled the evening.
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Boerne, Tex
Heavy Rain Benefits Crops Across Hays County
A heavy rain swept through Hays county from last night into this morning, bringing beneficial moisture to crops across the area. Local weather notes report steady showers with no major flooding.
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San Marcos
Tex
Hays County
Minor Seeks Early Access to One Fourth of 35000
George Norwood Witting filed in the Fifty-seventh district court for removal of minority disabilities to claim part of a $35,000 fortune. He asserts he is over 20, has unfinished education, and needs funds now to complete his studies, as the will restricts him until majority.
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George Norwood Witting
Fifty-seventh District Court
Mrs Lou English dies at 72 in Gainesville Texas
Mrs Lou English aged 72 mother of 8S W English member of the state insurance board in Austin died from a stroke. She lived in Cooke county thirty seven years. Funeral Friday at 4 pm. Survived by Bailey English stockman Albert English in Oklahoma City I W English in Austin Mrs Gilbert in Plainview and Mrs Dancy in New York. One of the area’s early settlers involved in church and charity work.
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Gainesville
Tex
Lou English
W. English
State Insurance Board
Austin
Cooke County
Bailey English
Stockman
Texas
Albert
English
Oklahoma
I. W. English
Gilbert
Plainview
Dancy
New York
Church
Charity Ark
Services at San Fernando Cathedral Friday Morning
A service will be held at the San Fernando Cathedral at 9 o'clock Friday morning followed by interment in the San Fernando Cemetery.
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San Fernando Cathedral
San Fernando Cemetery
Pauper Definition Affects Charter Election Votes
Judge Arthur Seeligson ruled that a pauper is one wholly dependent on the county for support while those who receive monthly stipends like 2.50 are not paupers and retain voting rights. The decision centers on ten contested votes from the charter election with further alien-voter examinations to follow before 822 alleged aliens.
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Arthur Seeligson
Suport
William Aubrey
Frank Newton
Coal Dealers Postpone Texas Convention Opening
Delayed arrival of several members pushes the Coal Dealers Association of Texas opening session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in San Antonio. About 300 members and 50 delegates attend at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium to discuss trade issues, hear committee reports, elect officers, and choose the next meeting location. President Walter G. Lacy of Waco presides, with Dallas vice president John Thelan and secretary treasurer R. W. Carr of San Antonio. A Mexican supper at Cafe Mexicana follows with speeches and toasts.
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Coal Dealers’ Association of Texas
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Walter G. Lacy
Waco
John Thelan
Dallas
R. W. Carr
Cafe Mexicana
Supposed Dead in Fire Safe
Three persons feared dead after a blast at Joseph Morici & Co. wholesale liquor store in Chicago NL. Later reports say they escaped from the burning building and are safe. Authorities investigate cause and damage from the overnight fire and explosion.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Joseph Morici & Co
Senate bribery probe resumes as committee meets
Springfield HL April 20 The senate bribery investigation committee resumes work this afternoon. An unexpected sensation will be disclosed before the committee adjourns tonight, it is said.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Senate
Mayors Callaghan Ties With Big Corporations Allegations
The Citizens' Ticket campaign accuses Mayor Callaghan and city officials of favoring water, gas, and electric concerns. It cites stalled water plant improvements, high insurance costs, and alleged labor-political influence over city contractors. The article argues corporations influence votes and delays reforms.
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