Laborer's Hand Crushed at San Antonio Shop
Claude Villareal, 29, suffered a crushed left hand and head injuries when his hand was caught in machinery while lifting a heavy object with a crane at San Antonio Machine & Supply Company shops around 10 this morning. He was taken by Riebe ambulance to Physicians' Surgeons' Hospital. injuries described as not serious. No other workers injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Machine & Supply Company
Claude Villareal
Physicians’ & Surgeons’ Hospital
Riebe
City to buy Fair Grounds after traction firm accepts offer
Alderman Ray Lambert was informed that San Antonio Traction Company directors agreed to sell the Fair Grounds to the city for 58000 with 20000 down and 161000, and 111000 installments over three years. The deal depends on raising 17000 to cover unpaid exhibitor debts, a liability the city declines to assume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lambert
W. B. Tuttle
San Antonio Traction Company
Fair Grounds
Tuttle
Alderman Lambert
Traction Company
Charles Graebner
Citizens’ Committee On
Chamber of Commerce
Graebner
San Antonio
Unions Plan Labor Day Parade and Coronation at Exposition Park
Labor Day events in the region feature a 10 am parade from the post office march route and an afternoon celebration at Exposition Park. Delegations from local unions and groups from about 150 miles are expected, with seating already arranged. Voting for king and queen closes at 5 pm with final results and coronation to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Park
Eckmans Alterative Promoted For Lung Recovery
A Philadelphia testimonial claims Eckmans Alterative cured a severe lung cough after pneumonia and hemorrhage. The letter by Howard L. Klotz praises the remedy, noting two minor recurrences cured without other medicines. The ad asserts the product helps throat and lung infections and lists physicians and Eckman Laboratory as sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
Susquehanna Ave
Phila
Howard L. Klotz
A M. Fischer
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Hotel guests and visitors listed at San Antonio inns
A long list records visitors and registered guests across several San Antonio hotels including the Menger St. Anthony Gunter Bexar Crockett Savoy and D'Hanis travelers from Temple Paris Kerrville Saltillo Austin Beaumont and Mexico City among others. Notables include J. H. Appleton S. J. Burbank and Jourdanton residents. HARLANDALE Bath House promotes hot sulphur waters as San Antonio’s health asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis Sparker
Temple
Bowie. E. C. Fort
Lula Fort
Lucien Worth
Paris
Tex
Menger
J. H. Appleton
Saltillo
Crockett Hotel
Bert Wakefield
Kerrville
Bexar Hotel
George Downing
Houston
St. Anthony
A. C. Hartman
Cuero
Gunter
R. W. Shafer
Emporia
Kans
Savoy
D. J. Cloyd
J. R. Gormant
Jourdanton
F. B. Hollaman
Seguin
Bexar
R. H. Hoffman
Austin
J. A. Battle of
W. J. Coffelt
Waco
S. J. Burbank
Port Lavaca
F. P. Dougherty
Yoakum
Crockett
T. W. Rothe
D’hanis
N. W. Mattison
Beaumont
H. H. Ninze
John A. Childress
Oakwood
The
Brownsville
Louis Brulay
Manuel Roguent
Emilio Roguent Jr
W. P. Bowles
T. E. Burns
Taylor
T. J. Anderson
John R. Ray
J. W. Paul
Mexico City
van E. McFarland
Eagle Pass
H. Walker
M. T. Sterret
Dallas
Charles G. Burns
Bonham
D. T. Stanley
Kingsville
Tucker Royall
Milton Royall
P. H. Hughes
Palestine
Menger Hotel
M. T. Payne
J. H. Yak
J. H. Booth
Gonzales
C. E. Cobb
W. E. Maline
Harlandale
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Marlin
San Antonio
Bath House
Harlandale Bath House CO
Dairymen on Trial for Adulterated Milk Charges
About six local dairy men faced charges of offering adulterated milk in Justice Campbell's court. State officers from the pure food department and local health inspectors conducted inspections two weeks earlier, collecting milk samples that allegedly showed formaldehyde or preservatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Campbell
C. A. Davies
Pure Food Department
Hoffman and Golaz
Board of Health
Texas
New Elevator Approved For Federal Building Project
Assistant Postmaster Joseph J. Luller received a copy of the elevator specifications as bids for the work will be reviewed in Washington. The Federal building will gain enlarged mailing platforms, twofold efficiency, and four sliding doors where two existed. The enhancements cost about $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Building
Joseph Luller
Washington
Knife Blade Stabbed in Gonzales Affray Injures Lubin Christian
A knife blade broke off in Lubin Christian’s skull during a Gonzales affray yesterday afternoon. Physicians removed the blade fragment and he is expected to recover. A long-distance report to Capt. Pierce D. Christian notes the injury and recovery prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubin Christian
Gonzales
Pierce D. Christian
Captain Christian
Fall examinations announced by United States civil service
The United States Civil Service Commission announces more fall examinations. Details reference September 10 and relate to Plaza Auto Livery listing Cr. 5220 N. 3214 and dance at Muth's Garden on Thursday and Saturday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muth
United States Civil Service Commission
Vet exams open for quartermaster corps and fisheries
Examination notices announce vacancies in the United States Quartermaster Corps in the Philippine Islands and the Bureau of Fisheries in the Department of Commerce. A second pair of exams is planned for October 8 for Apprentice Fish Culturist and Teacher of Metal Working and Mechanical Drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Quartermaster Corps
Philippine Islands
Bureau of Fisheries
Department of Commerce
Gets It Wonder for Corns Advertised Patent Remedy
An old ad claims GetS It is a remarkable corn remedy with no fuss and quick relief. It promises painless, sure results and to remove stubborn corns that other treatments fail to cure.
Gets-IT corn treatment claims relief in seconds
An old advertisement touts GETS-IT as a fast, painless remedy for corns warts and bunions. It promises no fussing with bandages or razors and claims to shrink and vanish corns while being harmless to healthy flesh. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or by mail from Lawrence & Co., Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Fire alarm signals brief blaze no damage
A varnish pot boiling over near a furnace caused a small fire. Poundmaster Applewhite raised the alarm to Fire Company No. 2, and the blaze was extinguished before causing any damage. Officers of the San Antonio Humane Society listed with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poundmaster Applewhite
Young Woman's Association Camp Closes at Kerrville
Miss Rosalee Venable will travel to Kerrville to close the Young Woman's Christian Association summer camp, which has operated for a second season. The camp, popular and affordable, hosted about sixty girls this summer. The association aims to establish a permanent Kerrville area camp, and Miss Etta Pickering, new secretary, will arrive in San Antonio on September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Etta Pickering
Association
San Antonio
Movement to add sixth grade at Beacon Hill School
Beacon Hill Mothers' Club leads a campaign to keep sixth grade students in district schools, urging patrons to contact Mrs. Harvey McCorkle, president, at 1219 West San Pedro Place. An adjacent ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills, warning against cheap substitutes and claiming superior results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Hill
Mothers’ Club
Beacon Hill School
Harvey McCorkle
West
San Pedro Place
First Sign of Autumn Temperatures Dip Below Normal
For the first time this July and August the mean temperature fell below normal for the date. Yesterday the daily mean marked a drop signaling an early autumn pattern.
Autumn Hint Seen As First Hint Of Cooler Weather
Major Buell notes an 80 degree day, just below the 81 degree normal, as the first sign of autumn and the coming cool spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buell
Building Permits Activity In Local Districts
Erik Davis applies for a 3 room dwelling on Garza street. Ehler seeks a 1 room addition on Drexel avenue for 200 dollars. Dr H C Lewis plans an addition on North Zarra mora street for 300 dollars. A Menger files for a 3 room dwelling on Torreon street for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erik Davis
Garza Street
Oot
R, Ehler
Drexel Avenue
Dr. H, C, Lewis
Zarramora Street
A, Menger
Torreon Street
Marriage licenses list several couples in town records
Alfonso Guniga and Nellie Santos, John Woerner and Frieda Janelt, George F Reichardt and Amelia Dietzel, Arthur C Hardy and Jassie Holt note marriage licenses. A warning about cough syrups with opium or morphine suggests avoiding such medicines. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is claimed opiate free and soothing. Fischer Drug Co. (Adv.).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso Guniga
Nellie Santos
John Woerner
Frieda Janelt
George F. Reichardt
Amelia Dietzel
Arthur C. Hardy
Jassie Holt
Foley
Fischer Drug Co
Adv
Automobile Licenses and Education Changes Highlight Industry Shifts
The list shows license numbers and owners for various car makes from Cadillac to Studebaker, including addresses in San Antonio and surrounding areas. An American Machinist excerpt notes a major shift in employer employee relations over ten years, with education and training becoming common through lectures, classes, and continuation schools across many factories and industries.
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L. A
Morris Block & CO
E. Houston St
W. Houston St
Kay Bee
Mary's
Temptation
Lubin
Majestic
Kalem
Talking Pictures
Allard Musical Comedy Co
New York’s
East Side
Bison
Jake
C. J. Moffett
Jefferson Medical College
C. J. Moffett Medicine Co
St. Louis
E. Hertzberg Jewelry CO
Houston and
St. Mary's Sta
Martin Wright
Bedell Bldg
AVE. C. Crockett
Hostetter
Alamo Plaza
Crockett Street
Laird Schober
Wichert & Gardner
Excelsior Shoe Co
Kreider Shoe Co
America
Cor
Alamo Plaza and
Crockett ST
Eepley Sample Shoe CO
Frisco
Eagles’ Hall
Paul Steffler
Sam Goodman
Souter
Electric Park
L. B. Jackson
Moore
L. B. Russell Jr
Pacific Avenue
Bexar County Humane Society
BE. M. Collins
Franklin
Degen
Tae Travis
New Phone
Leo L. Long
East Houston Street
O. E. Hicks
Packard and Stearns-Knight
Union Painless Dentists
West Commerce Street
West Sind Lake
Degen’s
West End
Dr. Starnes
Cameron and
Obraje
San Antonio Humane Society
Fred Davison
Ie Heil
Hicks Building
Old Phone
Travis
Ang
Magnolia
C. B. Smith
Miss Venable
Cadillac
C. D. Carlisle
Wilkins Avenue
George Martinys
N. Flores Street
Little Four
Emil Goeglin
California Street
Ford
William Haensler
Alamo Heights
Studebaker
John A. Fitzpatrick
Fort Sam Houston
Buick
J. L. McMillan
Carolina Street
Overland
F. M. Rounds
Dunning Avenue
Otto Grote
Converse
J. T. Coleman
Brooklyn Avenue
Ana
Gibbs Building
Wimer, Richardson & CO
Financial Responsibility
St. Mary’s Free
St. Mary's Parish
St. Mary’s Street
Sisters of Divine Providence
Oblate Fathers
J. H. Quinn
O. M
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