Eagle Pass & Gulf Railroad Planned to Reach Gulf Coast
A New York and St Louis backed syndicate begins surveys Thursday for the Eagle Pass & Gulf railroad from Eagle Pass to Asherton and onward to Corpus Christi or Aransas Pass. The line aims to connect with the Asherton & Gulf system and international traffic, with bonds and land grants financing and shop facilities budgeted at about 100000 dollars. Leaders include Richard H. Phillips and Cyrus E. Hanan, with Co D Whitney coordinating operations from San Antonio.
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Eagle Pass
Asherton
Asherton & Gulf
Tidewater
Corpus Christi
Aransas Pass
St. Louis
New York
San Antonio
Eagle, Pass & Gulf Railroad
Richard H. Phillips
Phillips
Cyrus FE. Hanan
Co. D. Whitney
Gupter
International & Great Northern
Asherton Junction
Gulf of Mexico
Whitney
Maverick
Dimmitt
LaSalle
McMullen
Live Oak
San Patricio
Nueces
Gulf
Mexico
Rockport
Eagle Pass & Gulf Railroad
Aleady
Guard officer dies en route to recruiting service
Lieutenant Peter Henrichsen of Battery A, First Battalion of Field Artillery, Iowa National Guard, died on a northbound passenger train twenty five miles north of Brownsville Texas. He was bound for Clinton Indiana to enter the recruiting service and the body was brought to Houston.
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Houston
Tex
Peter Henrichsen
Field Artillery
Iowa National Guard
Brownsville
Clinton
Famous Love Lies: Early Devotion and Desires
Fragmentary notes reflect on a first female love and deep affection. The text hints at enduring devotion and the tension between longing and life’s demands, without clear narrative context or names.
Wes ley House Work Meet Shown To Aid Mission
An all day Wesley House meeting at Travis Park Methodist Church in San Antonio gathered church societies to discuss aiding Mexican communities. Leaders highlighted early efforts, funds aims, and a plan for a kindergarten and night school, with reports on the boy Rupert de Leon and ongoing programs.
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Wesley House
City Mission Board
Methodist Churches
San Antonio
Travis Park Methodist Church
R. L. Ball
P. C. Blanks
O. T. Cooper
Laurel Eights
J. H. Groseclose
Anna West
Eunice Grey
W. E. Smith
L. N. Hopkins
South Frio
Colima
J. A. Phillips
John N. Renfro
Methodist Mexican Church
Peggy Bliss
Bernice Duggan
Chester Cadwallader
A. Hoffmeyer
Rupert de Leon
Declares His Intention to Become Citizen
Jose Barro Rey a 32 year old merchant of 229 South Alamo street filed his declaration of intention to become a U S citizen with Clerk Campbell on Wednesday. He was born in Santiago Spain and came to this country from Tampico through the port of Laredo Texas. The item notes also list lawyers Dr Foster J F Carl and R H Ward with office details. A second brief item reports thieves stripping a car near Fredericksburg road leaving the vehicle after a breakdown.
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Jose Barro Rey
South Alamo Street
United States
Campbell
Santiago
Spain
Tampico
Laredo
Tex
Don’t Let Soap Spoil Your Hair
Advice against using alkaline soaps and shampoos for hair care. Recommends plain refined coconut oil as aGreassless cleaning alternative available at drug stores. Describes washing with water and oil to produce rich lather, thorough cleansing, easy rinsing, and soft bright hair free of dust and dandruff.
Bandit Scalp Threats Highlight Border Ranger Letter
J B Swift former police officer now border ranger writes to Chief Lancaster about two bandits and his claim of capturing two. Swift reports from Fabens as border tensions rise. Money to Loan ads show diamond jewelry buy and a street corner move planned for Main and Romana to widen the area.
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J. B. Swift
State Rangers
Lancaster
Swift
Fabens
Rangers
Main Avenue
Romana Street
Fire Company No. 4
Gasoline Iron Explosion At Home Causes Alarm
The blast at John Tregesser’s home 2004 Saunders avenue occurred at 11 20 am Wednesday. Fire companies were called but no damage resulted. Mrs. Tregesser was frightened and an alarm sounded as the blaze was extinguished before it could ignite the dwelling. Horace E Wilson attorney 516 17 State Bank Bldg Cr 8281. (Adv.)
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John Tregesser
Saunders Avenue
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
Union Soldiers May March in Labor Day Parade
General Funston granted militiamen stationed at San Antonio who are union members permission to march in the Labor Day parade. A committee from the Allied Trades Council discussed the matter at headquarters. Funston also agreed to provide a provost guard for the event.
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San Antonio
General Funston
Allied Trades Council
1000 Dodgers 6x9 Deal At Dulling Printing Co
Ad for 1000 Dodgers 6x9 prints at $2.00 price per unit from Dulling Printing Co C 3328. Promote monthly replacements, urging customers to stock up with low cost bulk offer.
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Dulling Printing Co. C
Father Kelley Visits Illinois Guardsmen in San Antonio
Father E. A. Kelley of Chicago honorary chaplain to the Illinois guardsmen tours San Antonio. He arrived Tuesday night, checked at the St. Anthony Hotel, then left early Wednesday for Camp Wiley to spend the day with the Illinois soldiers.
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Father Keller
E. A. Kelley
Chicago
Illinois Guardsmen
San Antonio
St. Anthony Hotel
Camp Wilean
Prominent Chicago Figures Talk at Temple Beth El Meeting
Kelley and Willett lead a gathering of prominent citizens and army officers at Temple Beth El to discuss Jewish welfare work on the border. The event notes no collections or solicitations. A Bexar Social Club dance is planned for August 26 at the W O W hall with 25 cent admission.
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Temple Beth-El
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Temple Beth
Bexar Social Club
W. O. W. Hall
Willet’s Oreh
Girls May Camp Here Honor Guard Invited to Hold Encampment
Mrs Ruth Newell Edenborough a San Antonian wired Secretary Carrington asking if San Antonio wants the 1917 encampment of the National Honor Guard women’s auxiliary. Carrington answered affirmatively noting San Antonio’s training facilities at Fort Sam Houston and strong military surroundings.
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National Honor Guards
San Antonio
Ruth Newell Endenborough
Fort Worth
John B. Carrington
Carrington
Edenborough
Texas
National Honor Guard
Fort Sam Houston
Fine Jitney Drivers Arraigned In City Court
Six jitney drivers were arraigned in Corporation Court after police arrests Tuesday night for operating unlit inside of jitneys. Fines of 5 dollars were imposed for lighting violations and speeding. G Simon 24 and another driver were fined 10 dollars for operating off a designated route and for failing to keep interior lights on.
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Corporation Court
G. Simon
Tindel
Travis
Navarro
Avenue C
Fifth Street
Illinois Railroads Meet Over 2.4 Cent Fare Plan
Representatives from all Illinois railroads gather in Chicago to discuss raising passenger fares to 2.4 cents per mile. The current Illinois law caps fares at two cents, while the Interstate Commerce Commission has ruled the two-cent limit discriminatory.
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Chicago
Illinois
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Rates to Equalize Interstate Travel Costs
A policy proposal seeks to abolish discrimination by charging higher interstate travel rates for equal distances and advancing state rates to remove the disparity. The plan argues for uniform pricing across travel distances within states and between states.
Dialogue Snapshot from a Warning to Newlyweds
A humorous exchange between Mrs Newcom and Mr Newcom quoted by Puck. She notes his promise to obey her wishes while he jokes that she has many restless desires and he cannot pick the smallest. The vignette captures domestic wit.
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Cincinnati
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Indianapolis
Springfield Des Moinnes
Lincoln
Terre Haute
Dayton Muncie
Columbus
Decatur Leavenworth
St. Joseph
Council Bluffs
Ines
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Europe
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Panama
China
Japan
M'Clannahan
Atkinson
Houston St
Gunter Hotel
P. A
J. W. King, D. F
G. M. Bynum, C.p
T.A
Aransas
Atansas Cass Way
Linton
Robstown
Portland
Falfurrias
Moore Building
U. S
Berlin
Sayville
Budapest
Washington
The
Public Health Service
Nestlé's Food
Nestlé
Nestle
Nestle's Food Company
Woolworth Bidg
Syndicate
Cyrus E. Hanan
Project
City Mission Board and Societies of Methodist Churches
Dr. Foster
Gibbs Bldg
J. F. Carl and
R.H. Ward
Bedell Building
Phone Crockett
Charles Beseler
Seguin
Fredericksburg
Richey Auto
W. G. Schuwirth & Co
W. Commerce St
Crockett
Brackenridge Park
Uhr
H. L. Wagner
Peck
Bohn Syphon
Chiffonieres
L.P. Peck
O'Connell Loan Co
E. Houston St
Joe Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Pr. Hays
Moore
Samuel Marks
Temple Beth- el
Kehoe Loan Co
Adj
Kelley
Willett
San Antonio Gas & Electric Co
Phong Crockett 315
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