Geologists Held as Suspected Spies at Piedras Negras
Dr. Walter Staub the Swiss national and Malcom Muir a British subject geologists for Corona Oil Company were jailed in Piedras Negras on charges of being American spies. They had crossed from Tampico with passports and were held incommunicado fed only bread and water for over 48 hours. The British vice consul and the American consul pressed for their release while reports from Mexico City noted no word from Washington by 10 p.m.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Walter Staub
Malcom Muir
Corona Oil Company
Tampico
Piedras Negras
Saltillo
Staub
Muir
Fragle Pass
Washington
Spring Rice
Marshall
Carranza
Mexico City
W. P. Blocker
State Department
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Brotherly Love Rejected as Percivale Reconsiders
In a parlor scene from a Detroit Free Press fiction excerpt, Clarice coolly rejects Percivale's romantic plea, then relents to love him as a brother after hijinks by her mischievous kid brother Little Weigand. The mood shifts to somber resolve as Percivale asks to be forgotten.
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Percivale
Little Weigand
Sis
Weigand
Clarice
Detroit Free Press
Downtown San Antonio Curio Trade Booms With Soldiers
The Wisconsin infantry brigade at Camp Wilson bought Mexican curios as gifts while hundreds of soldiers visited downtown stores Wednesday. Mexican pottery, belts, knives, handkerchiefs, bull fight statues and whistles were popular souvenirs reflecting San Antonio and Mexico. Merchants import directly from Mexico or produce locally and profit from a steady tourist demand each fall and winter.
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Wisconsin Infantry Brigade
Camp Wilson
San Antonio
Mexico
Oil Investor Sees Texas Wells Poised for Growth
M. Keve, Brooklyn oil operator and financier, forecasts Texas oil prospects turning profitable with many wells to be developed. He plans to return with capitalists to tour the state, noting wells left half worked and fields near ruin in places like Somerset and other communities. He will inspect operations before resuming his visit.
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Texas
M. Keve
Brooklyn
N. Y
Gunter Hotel
Somerset
Mr. Keve
San Antonio
Keve
Have You A Sweetheart Have You A Sweetheart
Ad urges sending Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to soldiers at the Mexican Border. It promises relief from friction in hot, dusty climates and asks readers to buy a 25c box or have a dealer mail it for a 2c stamp.
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Allen
San Antonio Welcomes Prominent Visitor from Texas
"largest state in the Union" he said yet was dumbfounded by its size. He expressed fondness for San Antonio and hoped to spend much time there. The climate pleased him and he praised the friendly people, saying Texas has a wonderful future and he hopes to be part of it.
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Union
Keve
San Antonio
Texas
Union Christian Endeavor Meeting at West End Church
A union Christian Endeavor meeting is set for Friday at 8 pm at West End Presbyterian Church. Rev. H. F. McCaffity will open with a prayer, and E. H. Trick will discuss The Hundred Per Cent Man. Vocal and instrumental duets perform, with three minute talks on punctuality spirituality originality and Christian fortitude. A banner award and social hour follow.
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Christian Endeavor
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F. McCaffity
Christian Endeavor Efficiency
E. H. Trick
Gladys Kersey
Flora Yantis
Sparks
Anvil of
R.E. Brown
Eugenia Caldwell
Ira Clemens
Thomas Berth
Josie and
Hazel] Hunt
Endeavor
Railroads urged to speed freight as car shortage looms
The Interstate Commerce Commission warns of a fall car shortage and asks railroads and shippers to expedite movements. Shippers should not store cars but unload on arrival and release cars promptly. A. R. Atkinson of Southern Pacific notes the circulars.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
A. R. Atkinson
Southern Pacific Lines
Corpus Christi Sees Construction Boom After Storm
Corpus Christi resumes large scale construction drawing carpenters painters and laborers. Businessmen report more money in circulation and boosted trade as the storm recovery continues.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
City Repairs Under Bond Paving Plan
City Engineer Helland reports inspections of streets paved from the 1.5 million bond and sends maintenance notices to paving firms. Cracks and waviness receive special attention as the aim is to improve street appearance for winter tourist travel. City forces will repair Losoya Crockett Jefferson Garden South Alamo and other business district streets funded from the general fund before the bond.
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Helland
Losoya
Crockett
Jefferson
Garden
South Alamo
Malarial Fever Prevalent on Isthmus of Tehuantepec
A telegram to Mexican Consul T. R. Beltran says infantile paralysis is not present on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec but a very severe malarial fever prevails. Thirty physicians were sent from Mexico City to the Isthmus after a report of infantile paralysis reached the capital.
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Tehuantepec
T. R. Beltran
Mexico City
Cuticura Heals Eczema on Baby in Texas Letter
A Texas mother writes that after trying various remedies her baby’s eczema fully cleared using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She praises purity fragrance and economy and notes the child slept better and was soothed by daily use. She provides a return mail address for a free trial and claims worldwide sale.
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Lula Finnie
R. I.D
Como
Texas
Cuticura
Dept. H
Boston
Commission Report Denies Disease Amid North East Ravage
The report from the commission denies the disease's presence ravaging the north and east, while a telegram to Consul Beltran notes the government is returning many properties to rightful owners after investigations showed they were not linked to the alleged wrongdoing.
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Beltran
Confiscation of Property in Proven Conspiracy Cases
Government actions show that in cases where conspiracy is proven, the implicated property has been confiscated by authorities. The policy underscores asset seizure as part of enforcement.
Friend offers to supply ferry business as poultry venture
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt shows a man proposing a pivot from poultry to ferry business. The exchange includes lines about meeting to discuss supply needs and venturing into a new transport enterprise.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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