Hotel Personalities Scatter Across City Hotels
A string of travelers and locals are listed at San Antonio hotels including W W Taylor of Houston at the Menger H H Tom of Floresville at the Bexar M H Dowell of Luling arriving at the Crockett Walter Gresham of Galveston at the Menger E B Webb of Mexico City at the Bayou A J Baskin of Fort Worth among arrivals at the Gunter Pykhart of Texarkana at the St Anthony R J Alexander of Caldwell at the Savoy John S Hisgen of New Orleans at the Gunter Covey C Thomas of Cotulla at the Bexar W R and J R Southwell of Lott at the Crockett W H Marsh of Tyler arriving at Wv Beall of Fort Worth at the St Anthony Thomas R Lewis of Houston guest at the Crockett R H Duncan of Dallas registered at the Menger Harry L Bell of Louisville at the St Anthony John P Woodall of Dallas stopping at the Savoy W B Page of Crockett arriving Mr and Mrs Charles Vrazel of Yoakum at the Bexar Mr and Mrs J M Jones of Pilot Point registered at the Gunter M Cohen of Rosebud arriving at the Crockett T J Tindale of New York registered at the Menger A R Fox of Center at the Crockett J H Derrick of Alpine arriving at Alvin Dille of Kerrville guest at the Savoy E S Ramsey of Thorndale at the Gunter hotel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Taylor
Houston
Menger
Tom
Floresville
Bexar
M. H. Dowell
Luling
Crockett
Walter Gresham
Galveston
E. B. Webb
Mexico City
Bayou
A. J. Baskin
Fort Worth
Gunter
Pr. Py Kkhart
Texarkana
St. Anthony
Thomas
R. Lewis
R. H. Duncan
Dallas
Harry L. Bell
Louisville
John P. Woodall
Savoy
W. B. Page
Charles Vrazel
Yoakum
J. M. Jones
Pilot Point
M. Cohen
Rosebud
Dead dog menace spurs removal demand after canine death
A dog killed by a policeman near Austin and Seventh streets lies in brush, reportedly rabid and hydrophobic. Residents warn the carcass will stink and attract swarms of flies as heat hazard grows, urging removal within a day. Separately, a newborn’s pulse hits 136 per minute, halving by age thirty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Seventh Streets
Real heads of Agra trust tied to New York graft ring
New York investigators accuse three top figures a lawyer a hotel owner with political ties and a police official of leading a graft ring that extorted blackmail from gambling and disorderly houses. District Attorney Whitman cites as proof millions allegedly collected and a perfected system shielding victims and complaints. Names of gamblers linked to the scheme may be subpoenaed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Whitman
Bald Jack
Rose
Bernard H. Lawler
Sam Scepps
Herman Rosenthal
Indictments Eyeed in Rosenthal Case as Grand Jury Meets
District Attorney Whitman faces a southbound push to fetch Schepps while the grand jury convenes in New York. About 24 witnesses are expected, delaying indictments beyond today and focusing on four gunmen rather than higher figures. Becker's safety box discovery prompts no action, and a new eyewitness to the Rosenthal killing is kept in reserve for trial. Bald Jack Rose Bridgie Webber and Harry Wallon are to appear before the jurors as a blank indictment against seven men looms if proceedings finish today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Schepps
New York
Whitman
Rosenthal
Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Schepps Denies Story in Rosenthal Case
Sam Schepps, held as a material witness in the Rosenthal murder inquiry, declares via the Associated Press that all sensational reports alleging his confession of police graft or white slave traffic are malicious fabrications. He says no confession was made regarding Herman Rosenthal. Developments hinge on arrivals from New York authorities or district attorney Rubin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Sam Schepps
Rosenthal
Associated Press
Herman Rosenthal
Schepps
New York Police Department
R. C. Rubin
Stewart
Thomas
Whitman
Scepps
Arkansas
Schepps Wife Says Arrest Will Do Sam Good
Mrs Leona Schepps wife of Rosenthal fugitive Sam Schepps held at Hot Springs says arrest will be good for him and was informed of the arrest today. She adds her husband was earning a reputation as an outlaw and urges patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schepps
New York
Sam
Leona Schepps
Rosenthal
Hot Springs
Famous con man crowd lures salesman into bad end
A man named Sam quit his sales job after meeting the Bald Jack Rose crowd, drawn by their lifestyle. The speaker warned him of danger, but Sam followed them. The speaker believes his arrest and confession could help him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Sam
Troops Repulse Rebels Near Corinto
Government forces at Managua repelled attacks by rebels led by Gen. Luis Mena and Gen. Zeledon. The battle followed a Sunday bombardment of Corinto that killed women and children, with a temporary truce in rebel fire and quiet in Leon.
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Corinto
la Libertad
Galveston
Managua
Luis Mena
Zeledon
Leon
City Council Plans Paving for Residence Streets
Austin residents may see lighter foundations on new residence streets as plans move forward. The council discussed costs to property owners and distinguished residential paving from the more expensive business district projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
USDA Bulletin Bans Water Additives in Canned Produce
The Agriculture Department issues a bulletin instructing canners that adding water when unnecessary constitutes adulteration. Cans of tomatoes must contain no water, while peas may have only enough liquor to fill the interstices between peas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Gambling coterie figure Harry Vallon jailed after Rosenthal murder link
Harry Vallon, tied to the Rosenthal murder, slipped into New York police headquarters unrecognized before arrest. He is alleged to be a middleman who collected from gaming-house owners the protection bounty paid to corrupt officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Vallon
Gamling
Herman Rosenthal
New York
Wallon
Notorius
Rosenthal
Real Estate Transfers in Early 1910s City Blocks
A sequence of property trades listing buyers, sellers, parcel locations, dates in 1911 1912 and prices. Notable transfers include W G Echols to Sallie B. Wooley for Lot 8 Block 18 New City Block 665 at 1300, Charles C Gimbel to Franciska Gimbel for Lots 1 5 Block 18 New City Block 1465 at 150, and Summit Place Co to R L Ball for East Half of Lot 5 Block 2 New City Block 3258 at 10. Various parcels in Brackenridge Place Made Mene Terrace Academy Hill Colonia Vera Cruz and other areas, with prices ranging from 10 to 3750.
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W. G. Echols
Sallie BE. Wooley
New City
Charles C. Gimbel
Franciska Gimbel
M H. Townsend
Minnie Ludlow
Brackenridge Place
M. H. Townsend
J. W. Kokernot
Summit Place Company
R. L. Ball
San Antonio Land and Building Company
Herman Rhodes
Colonia Vera Cruz
Building Permits Report for Local Homes Listed
Bryan Callaghan Jr. files two two room houses on Monterrey street valued at 300 dollars. Robert G. McGee seeks a second story addition on South Olive street for 1200 dollars. J. B. Hall adds a screen porch on Ruiz street for 150 dollars. J. A. Webber requests a one room addition on Denver boulevard for 150 dollars. Lange Loap company plans an addition on Eda street for 150 dollars.
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Bryan Callaghan Jr
Monterrey Street
Robert G., McGee
South Olive Street
J. B. Hall
Ruiz Street
J. A. Webber
Denver Boulevard
Lange Loap Company
Eda Street
Delegates Favor Annual Convention of Typographical Union
Cleveland turnout for the International Typographical Union session talks against a biennial plan. The day features a park picnic races a concert and supper hosted by local publishers. Also noted is the Bolivia gold letter hoax that misled several Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
International Typographical Union
Bolivia
Bankers Skeptical On Waddley Visit To Berlin
Berlin Aug 13 bankers doubt reports that George D Waddley president of the Southern States Cotton corporation will come to Germany to negotiate financing of the southern cotton crop at ice per pound. German bankers say they know nothing of the plan and financial papers see market influence.
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Berlin
George D. Waddley
Southern States Cotton Corporation
Germany
Puritans At Outs Duxbury Reunion Ended In Discontent
About 300 Alden descendants from across the country attended the twelfth annual John Alden kin group gathering in Duxbury Massachusetts. The event ended in displeasure as J Frank Chase of Boston attacked New Puritanism and present dress, drawing hisses from attendees who emphasized Mayflower lineage.
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Duxbury
Mass
John Alden
America
G. H. Stansbury
Cincinnati
J. Frank Chase
Boston
Watch and Ward Society
Roosevelt
Alden
New England
Priscilla Mullins
Aldens
Feathers Draw Sydney’s Gaze in Judge’s Library Tale
Looking out for Number One, Sydney admires a discarded hat with a long red ostrich plume. She trims and wears it with the plume hanging over her baby face. Her mother wants the feather tucked away but Sydney insists on keeping it visible to herself.
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Sydney
Judge's Library
Woman credits Lydia Pinkham remedy after twelve years of illness
Mrs Bertha Marr of Louisiana Missouri says she endured twelve years of sickness and eleven doctors with cramps pains and bilious spells. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered rapidly and urges other women to seek the remedy. The letter from the patient is part of testimonials promoting the product from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bertha Marr
4Th Street
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
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Richard W. Sears
Sears
Chicago
Central Trust Company
San Antonio, Texas
Seventh and
Austin Streets
Budweiser
St. Louis
Men Rigrer
Agra Trust
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Freight
Berman @ Zadek
San Antonio
Dego
Cirofici
Tombs
Dago Frank
Dandruff
Panama
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