Defective Cartridge Likely Saved Deput y Kneitz Life
Deputy Sheriff Joe Kneitz escaped injury when a defective cartridge in a revolver failed to explode as a suspect fired toward him near the Southern Pacific freight house on Plum Street. Kneitz knocked the man down with the gun, later found the cap sparked but did not ignite. The suspect was fined $25 for discharging a pistol within city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kneitz
Plum Street
Southern Pacific Freight House
Kneitz
Buckley
Tojay
Unlawful firearm carry charge to be transferred later
The case will be transferred on a charge of unlawfully carrying firearms. The brief notes indicate pending legal action and scheduled proceedings to address the firearm allegation.
Gold Man Peters: bones replaced with gold plates and joints
In Washington, Theodore William Peters, a Canadian lumberman, is celebrated as a “gold man” after surviving a 350 foot fall in the St Lawrence river. His body features gold bones, joints, and a gold plate on the head, with a steel neck brace and eighteen months of surgery. He wears a gold Dewey medal for bravery in the Spanish American war and plans to travel to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Theodore William Peters
Canada
Washington
Peters
St. Lawrence River
Mr. Peters
Manila
Europe
Safeguards to Shield San Antonio Dry Goods Stores
The National Retail Dry Goods Association hires William J. Burns Detective Agency to protect members from pilfering. Plans include employee photography of thieves, nationwide sharing of images, store bulletins, warning signs, and vigorous prosecution of habitual shoplifters and check fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Famous Agency
San Antonio
William J. Burns Detective Agency
Eee
Burns
Woman Charged With Murder in Fort Worth Shooting
Maud Wells was arrested on a murder complaint after Palmer Maddox was shot to death during a scuffle on Hast Thirteenth street. Wells claims Maddox gave her the gun to strike another woman and says it fired when she struck her rival. She waived examining trial and was released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Maud Wells
Palmer Maddox
Thirteenth Street
Wells
Maddox
Cotton Pickers Scarce in Pearsall Fields
Pearsall Texas August 20 The fields are white with cotton and pickers are scarce. The present crop could all be gathered in three weeks if pickers could be secured.
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Pearsall
Tex
Third Pellagra Death Reported in Nearby Towns
In Hugo Oklahoma another pellagra death occurred yesterday bringing to three the fatalities in a few weeks. The victim was Mrs. Fannie Sample, as reported from Paris Texas.
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Paris
Tex
Hugo
Okla
Fannie Sample
Ex-Mayor Schmitz Finishing Book On Graft Knowledge
Eugene E. Schmitz once San Francisco mayor, entwined in the 1901 graft scandal, has nearly completed a book detailing his career from violinist to mayoral candidate, his ties with Abe Ruef, and the graft ring, plus law’s interference.
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Eugene E. Schmitz
San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
Supreme Court
Schmitz
Orpheum Theater
Abe Ruef
Obituary notices for Wakefield Beckwith Capps Jameson and Logan
Multiple obituaries from San Antonio note Lottie Wakefield age 13 dying at home on Delmar Street with funeral at 5 pm and burial in city cemetery No 8. H A Beckwith of Brooklyn Street died in Galveston. funeral held there. wife and daughter survive. William R Capps 54 died at Granada Street home. six daughters survived. body sent to Coker Settlement for interment. Maude Ui Jameson 45 died of nervous prostration at hospital. survived by husband Hall C Jameson. body to Jacksonville Tennessee. Terrence Logan 73 died at East Macon Street home. services at St Marys Church. burial at St Marys Cemetery. widow and three sons and one daughter survive. member of Grand Army of the Republic.
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Wakefield
Lottie Wakefield
Ben Wakefield
Delmar Street
City Cemetery No
Beckwith
H. A. Beckwith
Brooklyn _ street
J. A. Wattus
Galveston
Tex
Boston Goven Hose Company
Boston
Mass
San Antonio
Ms. Beckwith
Capps
William R. Capps
Granada Street
Coker Settlement
Jameson
Maude Ui
Attale
Ala
Palestine
Hall C. Jameson
Jacksonville
Tenn
Riebe Undertaking Establishment
Logan
Terrence Logan
Macon Street
Lorima
Wyo
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's
Grand Army of the Republic
Margaret Logan
William Logan
Rock Springs
Thomas Logan
Bert Logan
Susie Logan
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hospital for Children Tuberculosis Ward Under Construction
Construction begins on a tuberculosis hospital for children in Galveston Texas to be part of the State Medical College. The Texas branch of the Society for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis leads the project with Mrs. O B Colquitt as president. Completion is planned in three months. Forecaster noted Gen Nelson Miles observed aviation experiments at the army aeroplane grounds and a local native predicted a hard winter as northern wealthier residents head south.
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Galveston
Tex
The
State Medical College
Texas
Society For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
O. B. Colquitt
Nelson A. Miles
Army
General Miles
Notable Guests and Visitors Arrive in San Antonio Hotels
A long list of travelers and residents are recorded at city hotels. Names include W. C. Haas, Harry Knight, John W. Bleaners, E. Chavez and J. Aguino, all staying at the Menger, St. Anthony, Savoy, or Bexar on return trips or visits. Other arrivals include H. H. Allen, J. P. Rohling, J. M. Dashiell, A. L. Jones, and T. H. Appleton, with multiple city hotel stays noted across Gunter Crockett Savoy Menger Bexar St. Anthony. Regular business and transit figures Paul Scholz and L. D. Garner are mentioned in city activity.
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A. Chavez
E. Chavez
R. Chavez
E. L. Chavez
J. Aguino
Bexar
Mexico
el Paso
Fred Gann
Houston
Gunter
E. F. Hilliard
Lacoste
Savoy
J. W. Melnnes
Artesia
Crockett
J. A. Evans
Fort Worth
Henry
Judson
Chicago
Phil E. Davant
Bay City
San Antonio
St. Anthony
J. P. Rohling
Dallas
H. H. Allen
San Angelo
John W. Soflanld
D. Roland
The
G. L. Bernstein
Memphis
Menger
W. B. Lary
Hamilton
Lucas of
Berclair
Rex McCann
Sublime
the Crockett
J. Jennings
Eagle Pass
L. D. Garner
Southwestern
Chicago & Alton
R. Torrey
Erie Dispatch
Paul H. Scholz
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Castor
New York
Bears
Gastoria
the Centaur Company
New York City
Pat
Shure
Emmet Bank
Thos
D. Conroy
E. J. McCormick
J. Frank Gallagher
West Texas
Fair Kerrville, Texas
Sap Depot
Union Meat Company
Beef and Pork Packers
Lard Refiners & Compound Makere
Union Stock Yards
San Antonio, Texas
Eugene Schmitz
Nicola West
Ruby Burke
Elise, Idell, Gertie
Irene Capps
Riebe Establishment
Ladies
Frank Bros.’ Main Plaza
Genwine
Hospital For Children
W. C. Haas
Harry Knight of
John W. Bleaners of
Seguin
Mrs. Ford
R. B. Killough
Waco
L. Durr Jr
T. H. Appleton
St. Louis
H. D. McBride
T. E. Jewett
Marjorie
Mabel
Price-Gampbell
David Odem
Linton
San Patricio County
South
Theodore H. Price
Hotel Green
Gregory, Texas
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