Robber Strikes Kelly Field Official During Spasmodic Attack
A. G emer, a master at Kelly Field for the Webster Company, lost $106 from his pocket while semi conscious after a spasmodic attack near Augusta Street. A box with deeds and papers valued by the owner was stolen from Mrs. C. Tyson Muller's home. T Kerr reported a missing typewriter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ymaster
Kelly Field
A. Gemer
Kingsberry Street
Roemer
New Webster Company
Augusta Street
Convent Street
C. Tyson Muller
Alamo Street
T. H. Kerr
San Pedro Avenue
J. Cc. Fernandez
Stolen Seven-Passenger Car Reported In Local Theft
A seven passenger automobile owned by W. C. Grimstead, staying at a local hotel, was reported stolen at 10 o clock Monday night. The car was taken from near the Navarro and Travis Streets corner. A car description has been furnished to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Grimstead
Navarro
Travis Streets
Automobile Collides With Switch Engine at Rail Crossing
C H Simmons of 350 Halliday Avenue narrowly escaped serious injury when an automobile he drove struck a Southern Pacific switch engine at South Presa Street crossing near Hot Wells Street. A C Durham was bruised. Simmons fined five dollars. other occupants unhurt. Engine crew: John Daly and W Ellinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Simmons
Halliday Avenue
Southern Pacific
South Presa Street
Southern Pacific Railway
A. C. Durham
Simmons
H. Chandler
La Creole Hair Dressing advertised as a non dye
An advertisement urges using La Creole Hair Dressing to restore natural hair color and hide gray by rubbing into the scalp before bed. It claims the product darkens hair evenly without gray showing and improves hair health and softness, selling for 1 dollar through Van Vleet Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Vleet Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Bisura MagneTea Ad Claims Quick Digestive Relief
An old advertisement touts Bisura Magnete for dyspepsia indigestion heartburn belching and sour stomach. It recommends a tea spoonful in hot water after meals claiming instant relief and acid neutralizing effects while praising safety pleasantness and general usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sega
Trucks Hit Street Car Injuring Six in Collision
Two Merchants' Traifer Co trucks collided with a Tobin Hill street car at South Alamo and Cedar Streets at 2:20 Monday night. Six people were injured, including drivers Nick Perez and T. A. Texas and motorman J. N. Williams. passenger Mrs. M. S. Smith and Arthur Giles also hurt. George Christiansen was arrested for careless motorcycle operation and fined 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Williams
M. 8. Smith
Madison Street
Arthur Giles
Alamo Street
Cedar Street
George Christiansen
Freight Congestion Forces Water Shipments To Aid Camps
Southwest freight bottlenecks threaten to strain resources as soldiers and supplies move to cantonment camps. Shippers and railroads report unprecedented cooperation under the Railroad War Board to speed freight despite limited equipment. Heavy car routing favors water routes, with thousands of cars allocated to major lines and rivers to move government traffic efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
St. Louis
Atlantic
Chicago
U. S. Pawkett
San Antonio Freight Bureau
Railroad War Board
Washington
United States
Katy
Eastern and Northern
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
St. Louis & Southwestern
Mexican & Orient Southwestern
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Arkansas
Pawkett
San Antonio
J. F. Dolard
S. L. Lewis
L. W. Brannon
Sap
Shippers’ Committee
Railroad Committee
Railroads’ National War Board
Aetna Offers Complete Protection Against Loss
Johnston and Burnett general agents in Crockett announce Aetna protection against loss through accident. Adv. message highlights comprehensive coverage and accessibility for local residents.
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Aetna
Johnston & Burnett
Crockett 59
Boy Scouts To Rockport For State Camp
Four hundred Boy Scouts led by the local bugle and drum corps traveled by the Lap train to Rockport for the state wide summer camp starting Tuesday afternoon. Eleven scouts under Assistant Scoutmaster Fred Goodman left earlier to prepare the camp as Rockport citizens ready tents wells a mess hall and drainage. William Soderland San Antonio scout executive will oversee the event which is expected to be the largest Boy Scout gathering in U.S. history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
Fred Goodman
William Soderland
San Antonio
Travelers Register at Local Hotels in Texan List
A string of visitors is recorded across San Antonio hotels including Paris Texas guest R G Gresham at the Menger Baltimore's R G Neilson at the St Anthony Houston's George A Hill at the Gunter and Sterling Citys Guy M Douglas at the Menger Chicago's J A Burstein at the St Anthony and Dallas residents H W Morton and F E Garner at various inns in the Lanier Ganter and other hostelrys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Gresham
Paris
Tex
Menger
R. G. Neilson
Baltimore
St. Anthony
George A. Hill
Houston
Gunter
E. EB. Morgan
San Angelo
Lanier
Guy M. Douglas
Sterling City
Jack Simmons
Austin
H. B. Thomson
Birmingham
Ala
W. E. William Jr
Giddings
F. W. Hall
J. A. Burstein
Chicago
O. M. Watson
Ganter
R. N. Taylor
Asherton
Lanter
O. P. Hager
Hunting
W. Va
H. W. Morton
Dallas
F. E. Garner
Jester Seeks Office Space at Camp Travis Fort Sam
S. M. Jester, newly appointed deputy U.S. marshal, has not yet secured an office. He visited Camp Travis on Monday and will serve under Commissioner B. R. A. Scott, covering Camp Travis Fort Sam Houston and the five mile radius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Travis
Fort Sam Houston
S. M. Jester
United States
Jester
B. R. A. Scott
Willett’s Five Piece Orchestra At West End Lake
The South’s famed orchestra Willett’s five piece band performs at West End Lake Pavilion this Wednesday night. Gents admitted for 50 cents, ladies free, in an advance notice style typical of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Willett
West End Lake Pavilion
Jeffrey cars for hire
Advertising note for car rental services listing a price of 993 in the local currency. Indicates availability and contact via classified ad.
Horner Appointed Deputy Clerk for Forty Fifth District
Deputy clerk Archer announced on Tuesday that Jack Horner will succeed Roy Ripley as deputy clerk of the Forty fifth district court. Ripley resigns to undertake military training at Camp Funston.
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Horner
Archer
Jack Horner
Roy Ripley
Ripley
Camp Funston
OConnell Loan Co Offers Diamonds and Watches Bargains
OConnell Loan Co located at 112 B Houston St advertises collateral loans and bargains in diamonds and watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell Loan Co
B. Houston St
Printing bids sought for police manual distribution
Police records show City Purchasing Agent Dalton to solicit bids from various printing firms for a police manual to be issued to all officers. Plans began two years ago under Police and Fire Commissioner Albert Steves with rules prepared to be incorporated into the manual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Variou
Albert Steves
Police and Fire
Alamo Jewelry Ad Buys Gold Silver Diamonds
Local shop at 315 Alamo Plaza invites customers to sell or trade in old gold silver diamonds and coins with cash or credit offers.
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Alamo Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Tobin Heads to Laredo Over Burns Killing Suspects
Sheriff John W. Tobin travels to Laredo to meet Mexican officials holding two soldiers in connection with the Leo Burns killing. He expects delivery without further diplomatic talks after proper assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobin
Laredo
John W
Leo Burns
Wallace Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Austin Killing
A jury in Seventy-third district court found William R. Wallace guilty of manslaughter for the June 80 1915 killing of John Massey at Austin and Tenth streets. The court fixed the penalty at two years in the penitentiary.
Jeffrey Cars Two Dollar Hour Ad Cr 101
An old classified line notes a billing rate of two dollars per hour for a service labeled Jeffrey Cars with reference code 101. The fragment lacks context on service type or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey
Dance Tonight at West End Lake Pavilion Benefit
Attend a Labor Day event at West End Lake Pavilion to benefit Miss Gussie Dugger. Gents 50 cents, ladies free. Willett's Orchestra provides music with an advertisement for gas lubricating oil at Cr. 4323.
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West End Lake Pavilion
Gussie Dugger
Gents
Willett
Orch
Adv
West End Lake Boating and Dancing Attraction Ad
Real Recreation promotes daily boating and fishing at West End Lake with Sunday night dancing. The ad targets families and young couples seeking leisure and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Lake
Doctor Goeth Returns to Resume Practice
Dr. R. A. Goeth has returned to resume his medical practice, according to an advertisement notice in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Goeth
Dooley Sign Company Ad Copy
Dooley Sign Company at 304 Alamo Plaza promotes itself as the best and most reliable sign provider with contact by Cr. 3486.
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Dooley Sign Company
the_ best
the Reliable
Alamo Plaza
Labor Day Palm Beach suits at Hummel's
Union made natural color suits priced at 4.50 dollars available at Hummel's located at 305 West Commerce Street with advertisement running.
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Labor Day
Palm Beach
Hummel's
West Commerce St
Fall from roof injures man on Mason Street
A. D. Loep of 210 Elm Street fell from a roof on Mason Street on Monday afternoon with a severe back injury. He was transported by police ambulance to Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital for treatment.
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Mason Street
A. D. Loep
Elm Street
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Auto collision near Garden and South Alamo
A light touring car driven by J. C. McQuaid 1209 Garden street and a motor truck driven by Levi Stevens collided at 6 15 Tuesday morning at the Garden and South Alamo corner. McQuaid's car sustained about 25 dollars damage and both drivers were arrested.
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J. C. McQuaid
Garden Street
Levi Stevens
Garden
South Alamo Streets
McQuaid
Dance on the Soledad Labor Day Night-Only Union Hall
A Labor Day night event at the Soledad union hall offers a dance in the city. Admission and exact timing details are not specified in the readable text.
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Soledad
A block from high prices
Jewelry Store at 306 Main Ave 4A V provides a brief notice about pricing or goods in a neighborhood block. The readable text centers on a local shop possibly advertising value or sale details near a downtown street.
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Main Ave
Alarm Sounds From Fire Box 26 In City Block
An alarm triggered from fire box No 26 at East Commerce and Polaris streets at 9 45 Monday night. Firemen arrived but found no fire in the area.
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East Commerce
Polaris
Car Hits Boy on Pecos Street Near 624
A seven year old boy, Edward Overstone, was struck by a car at 7 30 Monday night near 624 North Pecos Street. Police report the child was not seriously hurt.
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Edward Overstone
Pecos Street
Pr Lankford Returns From Vacation
Pr Lankford has returned from his vacation greeting Gibbs Building advertisement and related office activity noted by local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lankford
Gibbs Bldg
Printing Request for Cr. 3338 Dulling Solicitor Call
Central issues a printing request for Cr. 3338 with a directive to have the solicitor call. The Adv. note indicates immediate action and coordination with printing staff.
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Central
Hummel's Clothing Store Sells Mohair Suits Fast
Mohair suits priced at 6.50 and Palm Beach styles at 4.50 are moving quickly at Hummel's Clothing Store located at 305 West Commerce Street. Large stock remains available for shoppers seeking bargains in men’s summer attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Hummel's
W. Commerce St
Soledad Roof Promotes Pleasurable Dancing Program
Soledad Roof advertises a Special Labor Day program featuring dancing entertainment. The notice positions the event as a leisure showcase with emphasis on enjoyment and thematic celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soledad
Collision Injures Mule in Monday Accident
A mule pulling a team driven by W. Bradford was injured in a collision with an automobile at about 6 15 o clock Monday afternoon. The incident occurred near the intersection of two streets and details of any further injuries or charges were not available.
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W. ©. Bradford
Car Crash Leads to Arrest on Careless Driving Charge
A motor vehicle crash occurred near the intersection of South Laredo and Arsenal streets. J. O'Con, who was driving the car, was arrested by police on a charge of careless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernoon
South Laredo
Arsenal
J. O'Con
Body Found Along Track Near El Mandorff
Unidentified man found beside the San Antonio and Aransas Pass tracks about 9 o clock Tuesday morning at El mandorff. Chief Deputy Sheriff Galbreath alerted deputies Stevens to investigate. Report says the body may be a Mexican. cause of death unclear whether train strike or natural causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Elmendorff
Galbreath
Stevens
Soledad Roof Hosts Labor Day Dance Hall Event
The Soledad Roof, city’s sole union dance hall, advertises a special Labor Day dance. Organizers promise live music and a festive evening for union members and guests.
Swim Daily at Soledad for Cooler Days
An advert urges daily swimming at Soledad to stay cool, promoting regular use of the facility or location as a simple wellness tip. The note frames swimming as a way to beat heat and feel refreshed.
Chinese troops offer forces for service in Europe
Generals Lo Pei Ching Lung Chi Kwang and Ku Ching Tan commanding 50 000 troops from Yunnan SikXwi Chow and Kwang Tung provinces offered for service in Europe in a delayed report from Aug 23 Delayed dispatch notes the provisionary offer amid tensions with Peking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Lo Pei Ching
Lung Chi Kwang
Ku Ching Tan
Yunnan
SikXwi Chow
Kwang Tung
Europe
China backs Peking war declaration against Germany
Governments of Yunnan and Kwang Tung recognize Peking's war declaration with Germany. General Feng Kwo Chang's leadership appears reconciled with the action. The southern province's hostile movement is a fiasco. Nineteen provinces approve a national council to be set up within a fortnight as the press urges an undivided Chinese front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yunnan
Kwang Tung
Peking
Germany
Feng Kwo Chang
Nighteen
China
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Fatima
Legale Myers
Dr. Pepper
Peerless Bottling Co
Sam
Heath
Travis Street
Postoffice
Bisura
BOY Scouts
A-Bar Plumbing Co
Travis
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
Magee Ae
City
Soledad Roof
France
Rees
Charles Rees
BB Mie Hk
Gunter Hotel
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