Stranger Sets Fire At Mrs Davidson Home To Lure Firemen
A white man rang the alarm at 1109 North Pine Street after igniting kindling and kerosene beneath the rear steps. The arsonist roused Mrs Davidson and her daughter then vanished, leaving Fire Chief Bishop skeptical of accidental origin as the blaze was quickly subdued with a few buckets of water. The attacker was described as a medium height white man with no hat or coat, wearing a white shirt and brown trousers.
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Rs. C. M. Davidson
North Pine Treet
Davidson
A Beautiful Complexion Complexion Beautifier Ad
Wadinola promises banishment of tan sallowness and liver spots with a 20 day worst case claim. It treats pores and impurities, leaves skin soft and clear. Sold for $1.00 by Toilet Counters or Mail from National Toilet Company, Ports Team.
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Wadinola
Tional Toilet Company
Saloonman Pedraza Charged In Garcia Killing
J. J. Pedraza, saloonkeeper, is charged with murder in the shooting of Lucio Garcia last Saturday night at Pedraza’s saloon on South Pecos and Haymarket Plaza. Detective Joe Knaus filed the affidavit and Justice Fisk will hear the case this afternoon.
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J. J. Pedraza
Lucio Garcia
Joe Knaus
Pedraza
Garcia
Vegetation Sewn Dry West of San Antonio Warns Farmers
Deputy Tax Assessor Henry Feille reports severe moisture shortage west of San Antonio. He notes small cotton, expected crop shortfall, and parched grey areas, though pools still hold water. Feille visited Medina county's Rio Medina near Castroville and found few fish but a pleasant trip. Palace Livery Stable advertises services.
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San Antonio
Henry Feille
Medina County
Feille
Medina
Rio Medina
Castroville
Didn't Want No Hoodoo Says Willis at Arraignment
Louis Willis testified at police court that he did not want Charley McQuinty around his residence due to alleged fortune telling with spirits. Willis, explaining his fears of hoodoo, claimed he did not use inflamed language and asked McQuinty to stay away. Witnesses supported Willis and the judge dismissed the case.
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Louis Willis
Buckley
Charley McQuinty
McQuinty
Willis
Beattie trial audience shaken by mother-in-law testimony
Mrs. R. V. Owen, mother of murdered Mrs. Henry Clay Beattie Jr., testified in Chesterfield Court House Virginia, revealing family tensions and Beattie's alleged relations with the Binford girl. Her unexpected appearance caused surprise as Beattie faced questions about the couple's life and the events surrounding the murder.
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Associated Press
Chesterfield Court House
R. V. Owen
Henry Clay Beattie Jr
Beattie
Sawyer Smith
Mrs. Owen
Binford
Mrswen
Ben
Fen Av Beattie Jr
R. V! Owen
Delaware
Wendel
Henry Clay Beatties Jr
Watson
Owens
Mr. Wendenburg
Owen
Richmond
L. L. Scherer
Hill Carter
Commonwealth
Mr. Carter
Scherer
Beulah Binford
Paul Beattie
Paul
Carter
Mr. Beattie
Taft to Tour 24 States on Swing Around Circuit
President Taft plans a large western and eastern tour beginning September 15 covering 24 states. The partial schedule shows visits through most of the west and several eastern states, missing five states plus Arizona and New Mexico. England reports 12 million cattle, a figure modest beside other nations.
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Taft
Associated Press
Beverly
Mass
Arizona
New Mexico
Mississippi
Good Roads Day Set At San Antonio Fair
Officials of the Highway League announce Thursday November 9 as Good Roads Day at the International Fair. W S Hawkins invites leading road advocates to speak including B F Yoakum Sidney Sceggs Eugene A Smith Logan W Page Curtis Hill George B McDonald and others. A major road congress is expected with exhibits from road machinery manufacturers.
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H. E. Hildebrand
The
Highway League
J. M. Vance
Fair Association
League
San Antonio
W. S. Hawkins
United States
B. F. Yoakum
National Road Builders’ Association
Sidney Sceggs
Oklahoma
Eugene A. Smith
Alabama
Logan Waller Page
Public Roads
Washington, D. C
Curtis Hill
Missouri
George B. McDonald
Connecticut
Hawkins
Good Roads Exhibit Highlights at College Fair
The college exhibit will include a feature on fair road building methods and a good roads display led by an expert. League directors plan novel features for Good Roads day aiming to make it the fair’s most important event. State automobilists are expected to attend and help spur road improvements nationwide.
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League
Yaokum and Lockhart officials inspect San Antonio fire apparatus
Yoakum officials led by J. J. Olsen visited San Antonio to inspect the department’s motor driven combination engine and hose wagon. Alderman Mencke and Treasurer Kerchoff accompanied the group and were hosted by Fire Chief Bishop. A Lockhart delegation is en route for a similar visit. Snails sold in Paris are artificial and mislead epicures about their origin.
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San Antonio
Lockhart
Paris
Campaign for San Antonio Highways Volunteers
H E Hildebrand urges citizens to join the Bexar County Highway league drive to expand public roadways and reduce dust. On Tuesday August 29 at 9 30 a m volunteers meet at 229 East Houston street to solicit 1000 new members for the league and boost San Antonio’s roads program.
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San Antonio
Bexar County Highway League
Sam Antonio
Highway League
East Houston Street
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Edwin Clapp
Frank Bros
Oxfords
Alamo Plaza
Nadindla Cream
Palace Livery Stable
H. C. Beattie JR
Fer Snesee
Chickering
Emerson, Haines Bros
Goggan
Krell
Royal
Kimberly
Smith & Barnes
Foster & CO
Thos. Goggan & Bros
Houston
Navarro
England
Yoakum
Dr. Pierce
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