Births Promote Newborns to Two Families
A birth record lists two girls and a boy born in April. At Kenney Sanatorium a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Abr on April 22. A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. John A. Williams on April 16 in Los Angeles Heights. A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Eimer EB LaRue on April 22 at 2351 Wyoming Street. A boy born to Mr. and Mrs. A Schrieber on April 23 at an unspecified street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Abr
Kenney Sanatorium
John A. Williams
Los Angeles Heights
Eimer EB. LaRue
Wyoming Street
A. Schrieber
Street
How American Women May Keep Faces Young
The article argues American women age earlier than English women due to climate. It cites expert Christian Miller F. C. L. and recommends mercorized wax nightly to exfoliate dull skin and reveal new beneath, plus saxolite in hazel water to reduce wrinkles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Miller
Evon
Hotel Guest Listings Across San Antonio
A long list of visitors checked into local hotels including N R Powell Dallas at the Gunter D M Montgomery New Orleans at the St Anthony M G Kennedy St Louis at the Bexar and many others from Dallas Fort Worth Houston Milwaukee and St Louis with arrivals registrations and on arrival notes at the Gunter St Anthony Menger Bexar and Waco properties. Several names include J G Rush Louieville T B Adams Fort Worth and Miss Emma Everet Marfa among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Powell
Dallas
Gunter
D. M. Montgomery
New Orleans
St. Anthony
M. G. Kennedy
St. Louis
Bexar
M. J. Jackson
Menger
L. Bryant
Pleasanton
T. B. Adams
Fort Worth
N. G. McCracken
Floresville
Ben Harliss
Houston
L. G. LaGrange
J. G Rush
Louieville
George G. Jones
Kennedy
Dan Leah
Mathis
W. A. Robinson
Waco
L. Gregory
Paris
Tex
T. H. Bowman
Austin
W. C. Douglas
J. Russell
Bastrop
H. L. Joseph
Milwaukee
Emma Everet
Marfa
Gunter, Co
Automobile licenses list with owner and address details
A serialized roster lists license numbers for vehicles including Apperson J. R. Waddington 3801 South Presa and Chalmers Guadalupe Water Power 208 Washerwar. Other entries cover Rambler G. D. Dewees 320 West Josephine Ford P. W. Schulz 617 Chestnut Indian motorcycle Otto Urban 114 Felica Excelsior Chris B. Christians 318 Blum Thor Louis Gueldner 205 Sixth Ford E. Richardson 220 East Pecan Center and Cherry streets Overland Medina Valley Irrigation Co. 1203% West Houston St Maxwell Alfred Reed Wetmore Texas.
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Apperson
J. R. Waddington
South Presa Street
Chalmers
Guadalupe Water Power
G. D. Dewees
Josephine Street
Ford
P. W. Schulz
Chestnut Street
Otto Urban
Felica Street
Chris B. Christians
Blum Street
Thor
Louis Gueldner
Sixth Street
E., R. Richardson
East Pecan Street
Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Couples
Ludwig J. Gramling wed Katherine Wright and Reyes Juarez joined Maria Romano in a local ceremony. Pad Yvees and Maria Nunguia also obtained licenses along with Leesmann and Marie E. Pleis ant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig J. Gramling
Katherine Wright
Reyes Juarez
Maria Romano
Pad Yvees
Maria Nunguia
Leesmann
Marie E. Pleisant
The Sailor and Woman Work Debate in Star Excerpt
An 1860s Washington Star excerpt quotes a sailor arguing women cannot follow certain trades such as a canal boatman. The older respondent counters that a capable woman might succeed if she adheres to standards of conduct, illustrating gender role tensions in period labor views.
Mothers to Guinene at Floresville San Antonio Women to Convene
Influential San Antonio women prepare to attend the third annual Fifth District Congress of Mothers in Floresville May 7 and 8. Delegates named include Mrs. James M. Young Mrs. F W McAllister Mrs L T Worley Mrs S C Kile Mrs G W Robbins and others with talks by Mrs Young W F Doughty R P Babcock and Miss Rich. The program covers welcome addresses reports discussions entertainment and a Friday election of officers.
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Mothers
Fifth District Congress of Mothers
Floresville
James M. Young
F. W. McAllister
L. T. Worley
C. Kile
G. W. Robbins
C. H. Woodson
F. C. Bailey
Walter
Fifth District
Therogram
Opera House
Susan V. Thurston
Beeville
J. B. Riddle
V. Houston
J. E. Swift
J. A. King
Mothers’ Club
W. B. Toone
A. M. Patterson
Devine
T. L. Griffith
State Training School
A. J. Cook
Stockdale
San Antonio
W. O. W. Band
G. M. Boyd
W. F. Doughty
M. H. West
Ll. A. Lawdon
Floresville High School
Wallace
Childe
R. P. Babcoe
Dignitaries Arrive for Consecration in San Antonio
Episcopal church dignitaries prepare for the consecration of Rev. William T. Capers as bishop coadjutor of West Texas. Services unfold Friday May 1 with a council at St. Mark's on Wednesday and Thursday. Richard Mercer to aid, HQ at 809 Pecan St. Tickets issued via Sunday boards and Pecan HQ exchange. Capers to depart Philadelphia Monday and arrive Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
William T. Capers
West Texas
St. Mark’s Church
San Antonio
Richard Mercer
Pecan Street
Massey
Capers
Philadelphia
Track paving to begin on West Commerce Street
A two man force will start laying new track for the street car line on West Commerce Street. Bitulithic Paving Company expects paving to start by mid May with materials shipped and a plant secured due to lack of use of the city asphalt plant. Mayor Brown inspected the work as paving near Hamilton avenue advances while concrete paving on Denver boulevard awaits clear weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Commerce Street
Bitulithic Paving Company
Mysenbach
Traction Company
Bitulithic Company
Hamilton Avenue
Brown
Denver Boulevard
East Commerce Street
New Braunfels Avenue
W. A. Kelley
City to Advertise Ten Day Sealed Bids for Sewers
The city will publish bids within ten days for construction of 380 to 400 miles of sewers, surpassing past projects in cost. Mayor Brown urged City Engineer Helland to prepare materials for an early council meeting, with possible adjourned session. The plan covers 200 blocks lacking sewer service plus main arteries near streetcar lines. Also, Samuel M. Gray submitted storm sewer plans for southeastern drainage, with an estimated cost of 50000 dollars and no public release of Gray's figures yet.
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Houston
Commerce Street
Brown Hag
Helland
Town Street
Gray
Governor Colquitt Protests Volunteer Militia Bill
Governor Colquitt wired President Wilson to protest Congress approval of a volunteer army bill. He argues the plan would destroy the National Guard and infringe on states’ rights to officer troops, noting it assumes no call for state troops unless war with Mexico occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Wilson
Congress
National Guard
Washington
Mexico
Narrow escape at aviation meet ends in minor damage
Frank J. Terrill nearly crashed his Curtiss biplane as he landed at the fair grounds during the Saturday aviation meet. His engine failed and he barely avoided hitting the race track fence. The mishap caused only braces to loosen, while Miss Katherine Stinson and Terrill staged aerial stunts and plans for a three day finale with more flights at 3 oclock Sunday.
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Frank J. Terrill
Fair Grounds
Katherine Stinson
Wright
Terrill
San Antonio
Miss Stinson
Mr. Terrill
Brimstone Corner Dialog Sparks Fiery Remark
A Boston Transcript excerpt features First Urchin asking Skinny about his red hair while the Second Urchin explains he caught scarlet fever and it settled in his head. The playful exchange captures streetwise chatter and local color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimstone Corner
Boston Transcript
NIA Hair Company Offers Wholesale Colored Hair Goods
The NIA Hair Company showcases colored people's hair, wigs, nets, and toilet articles. Extensive claims of top quality and lowest prices accompany an offer for a free book and agent opportunities from 23 Duane Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
coLpear
NIA Hair Company
Dept
Duane Street
New
Unaccompanied Exit and Stockley Deal Mention
A Boston Transcript excerpt recalls a $10,000 stake in a Stockley deal with an individual ending up on his own. The text notes a massive electric generator project for a Philadelphia Company delivering over 60 000 horsepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockley’s
Boston Transcript
Philadelphia Company
Real Estate Transfers Include Numerous City Lots and Blocks
A packed list shows multiple property deeds across San Antonio area from 1910 to 1914. Transfers involve Gustav Anton, Kit Careen, Ben Thorp, Kit Carson, Esparza family, Joseph Battaglia Jr., Highland Improvement Co, and others to buyers like Victor Esparza, Bettie Battle, A. Gates, and J. Wells. Amounts range from $45 to $1200 with deeds to blocks 2, 6, 12, 17, 18 and streets in Mission View, Los Angeles Heights, Southton Park, Park and Center roads, and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Gustav Anton
Hays County
Southwestern Development and Land Company
Bexar County
College Heights
Kit Careen
Rosa Henke
Mission View
Thomas D
KR. L. Glover
Ben Thorp
Kit Carson
Enrique, Gertrude
Apolonia Esparza
Michaela Esparza de Peche
Victor Esparza
Joseph Battaglia Jr
Bettie Battle
Allon
H. J. Lamm
Jack Raybould
Frank R. Newton
William Rahmetoff
Park and Center Roads
Southton Park
Asensio
Meria Duran
J. E. Wells
A. I. Worley
New City
Elmira Street
Atlanta Avenue
J. H. Kirkpatrick
F. F. Rodriguez
Diaz
Otto Hanzt
Othma Wehe
Rosedale Park
Thomas Calquhoun Moward
Los Anjes
Howard Cunningham
Anne Howard
Bell H. Edwards
F. QO
Clara H. Johnson
Kate c
F. M._C. Usher
United States Army
Agnes H
Watera Davis
el Paso
Paul Mueller
Bos
Charlies Fummel
Annie Winhofer
Oleensome Los Asgeles Heights Improvement Company
George Hagelistein
Lawyer doubts client’s case is worth fee 500
A lawyer warns a caller that the potential case against a railroad may not justify his fee. He suggests sending the client to another lawyer, estimating charges could exceed 500 dollars and commenting on the client’s looks as affecting the outcome.
San Antonio Bay Builds World’s Smallest Motor
William J. Peters has completed a model engine for aeronautical use weighing 1.75 pounds and producing 0.03125 horsepower after five months of work. He labors in a fully equipped workshop at home and demonstrates notable skill in mechanics. The miniature engine aims at reduced friction and simple operation.
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San Antonio Bay
William J. Peter
San Antonio
William
Inventor J Peter Builds Tiny Aeronautical Motor
J Peter son of J S Peter vice president of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway has designed and built a small single spindle two cylinder V type aeronautical motor weighing 18 4 pounds with a bore of 3 8 inch stroke 5 8 inch and a 1 2 inch crank. It powers a model aeroplane propeller at 1700 rpm and is claimed unique in its one spindle design. Peter plans a six cylinder version and has earned gold medals at the San Antonio Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Peter
J. S. Peter
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Peter
West Park Avenue
Burial Permits Listed For Five Local Residents
Burial permits show Jesusita Martinez aged 3 died April 24 on Durango street. Santos Cordero age 66 died April 24 at City Hospital. Caroline Stein age 77 died April 24 on Gembler street. ER Reynolds age 32 died April 26 on Booth Presa street. Mary Ellen Mooney age 24 died April 21 on Loma street. Roast goose noted at White Horse Tavern in Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesusita Martinez
Durango Street
Santos Cordero
City Hospital
Caroline Stein
Gembler Street
ER. P. Reynolds
Booth Presa
Mary Ellen Mooney
Loma Street
Norwell Lots Offered as Best Texas Investment
Southwest Texas resumes business after the Carnival. Norwell lots are touted as the best speculative investment, with an April sale price in effect for one week. Prices start at 25 to 75 dollars, with easy terms of 20 percent down and 20 cents a month, 10 percent off for cash.
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Texas
Norwell
Name Street and No city St
Name Street and No city St appears as a fragmented address line with unclear context. The readable material shows only bare location labels and lacks a complete incident or event to summarize.
S. A. Hopkins Townsite Department Notice
S. A. Hopkins Townsite Department located at 229 East Houston Street in San Antonio Texas issues this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Houston St
San Antonio, Texas
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Styles
California
Fort Sam Houston
Shriners’ Patrol
Washington Star
Floreoville
Clubs of
SAN Antonians
Wm. T. Capers
Tragk
Double Force
West Commerce St
Wal
Ladies Sample Suit Company
Sutherland Springs
Southern Pacific
Grove
C. C. Chaffe
White Horse Tavern
Ady
S, A. Mekins
Houston St
S. A. Hopkins
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