Gasoline ignites in anti-kill attempt endangering resident
Fire and near tragedy followed when gasoline poured to kill ants ignited on the floor. Mrs. A. Giddens, 3704 West Commerce, narrowly escaped as flames spread through the ramie house. Mrs. Siddens fled in flames but was rescued by neighbors. the fire damaged the two story frame home valued at about 3,000 with 900 in contents. The adjoining Crawford home was saved with minor damage.
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A. Giddens
West Commerce Street
8. Ward
J.S. Crawford
Real Estate Transfers In San Antonio 1912
List of 1912 property transfers shows multiple buyers and sellers in San Antonio Texas. Names include Robert F. Frank G A Hoefling and J B Chalkley, with parcels on West Evergreen street Harlandale addition and new city blocks. Prices range from 1200 to 3750 dollars and dates August 2 to August 29 1912.
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San Antonio
Robert F. Frank
Christian Schmitt
New City
Evergreen Street
G. A. Hoefling
J. 8. Chalkley
R. Patton
Bexar County
A. T. Wickes-Nease
Charles Harpole
M. W
Maurice Kerby
McWharton
J. Naef
E. Naef
San Antonio River
Gamboa Suerte
Harlandale Realty Company
Ed Hoyer Jr
Harlandale Addition
Improvement Company
H. QO
Alice Klatz
KK. L. Ball
C. H. Hodgkinson
John Opett
Birth Notices Chronicle A Month of Newborns Across City
Births listed for multiple families with details on parents and addresses. A series of infant arrivals include boys and girls born in late August at varied streets and neighborhoods, reflecting a busy period of newly registered births.
Burial Permits Report Highlights Several Local Deaths
Burial permits list several local deaths with ages and dates. Chavis age 22 died August 26, Mrs Willie B Hevegley age 27 died August 28, 7465 Ea webe en Street. Brewer age 60 died August 28 at 216 South Ganeho Street. J Bricker age 64 died August 28 at Lee Surgical Hospital after 10 months at 217 Paso Hondo Street.
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Antonio Adame
South Frio Street
R. G. Zinsmeister
Keller Street
Frank Hamish
Erie Avenue
W. Lee
Peatee Street
Stonsberry
Northeet Street
Cc. Hernandez
el Sassathe
J. Lianos
M. Ramirez
Kairi
M. Hernandes
Eee
el Paso Paso Street
P. Morin
Pecos
Jackson Street
Mat Cohen
Matamoraseth
Astron Schweigerman
Guenther Street
Th. Chavis
Willie B. Hevegley
Angew
Eawebeen
Ke Brewer
Ganeho
Ore J. Bricker
Lee Surgical Hospital
Paso ‘Hondo Street
Building Permits Reported for Several Dwellings
W J Morrison applies for five room dwelling on Olive Avenue number 81600. An eight room house is listed on Denver Street West. A four room dwelling is noted on Seeeinnh Street. A three room dwelling appears for Elier address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Morrison
Olive
Prpie
Denver St
Seeein Nh Dwelli
Keliin
Elier
Building a Summer Home by Corpus Beach Hotel Addition
Otto Zirkel of San Antonio, president of the San Antonio Marble and Granite Works, is building a nine room summer home in the Corpus Beach Hotel addition near the new hotel. Albert Moehrig of San Antonio is the contractor, with a cost of $4000, and Zirkel plans to bring his family for several months each year once the residence is completed.
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Otto Zirkel
San Antonio
Castellot Sees Mexican Peace Through Education and Time
New Orleans reports Senor Jose Castellot sovereign grand commander of the Mexican Scottish Rite Masons says Mexico's political salvation will come with time and mass education. He will go to Washington to discuss peace efforts with Mason leaders before the October conference.
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Castellot
New Orleans
Mexico
Senor Jose Castellot
Senor Castellot
Washington
National Capital
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress Concludes
In Salt Lake City on August 30 the twenty third annual session ends after electing officers and choosing the next meeting place. James H. Brady, former Idaho governor, is nearly chosen for president and Wichita Kansas is set as the meeting site for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
James H. Brady
Idaho
Wichita
Kan
Indictments Against Government Officials Quashed
Indictments against Charles O. Elliot former chief drainage engineer A N Moore J H E Singleton chief accountant and R P Teele formerly an accountant charging approval of false vouchers against the government were quashed today at the government’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles O. Elliot
Department of Agriculture
A. N. Moorehouse
J. HE. Singleton
Department
R. P. Teele
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Hay Fever Relief
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a fast remedy for hay fever and rose cold with instant relief within five minutes. Claims to soothe irritated nasal membranes and prevent recurrence, offering a fifty cent bottle with money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Bids Opened For Potters Waterworks Booklets In City
Mayor A H Jones to open bids for printing the Potter waterworks booklet. After printing and distribution the new contract committee led by Charles Graebner will digest the report. a return meeting of the water committee may be two to three weeks away. Public London Sunday entertainments draw 200000 attendees. Chicago wage dispute looms as 10000 street car workers vote on a three year contract with a one cent hourly raise. rejection would send the dispute to arbitration.
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Alexander Potter
A. H. Jones
Charles Graebner
Graebner
Chicago
Ill
First Freezing Weather Report From Calgary
The first freezing weather of the season was reported to the local weather bureau this morning from Calgary Alberta Canada. The report promises cooler weather to come as summer fades and a change to the cool season sets in despite continued heat in spots.
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Calgary
Alberta
Canada
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Max Richard Kuettner
Sixth Street
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Germany
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Comfort
Tex
Mr. Schietinger
Keta
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Texas Steam Laundry
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Galveston
Philadelphia Record
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