Christmas Cheer Committee Expands Preparations
Work for Christmas Cheer advances with meetings paused until December 11 at headquarters on 210 East Commerce Street. Mrs. A. W. Houston names Mrs. J. H. Kahn as toy collection chair and Mrs. L. Goodman to represent associated charities. A long list of needlework guild volunteers is announced. A. R. Ponder notes November gross earnings nearly triple last year as business activity rises along the new road. Feltord Castors Ball bearing and noiseless. Ed Steves & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Commerce Street
A. W. Houston
J. H. Kahn
L. Goodman
Associated Charities
Needlework Guild
Elizabeth Houston
Ruth Burleson
M. B. Fenwick
Elizabeth Rait
Emma Wescott
Ella M. Madison
J. Simms
Josephine Woodhull
Roy Beitel
J. W. Craig
C. Hobson
Dence
A. R. Ponder
New Engine Arrival Signals Growth for San Antonio Gulf Line
The San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf Railway plans two new locomotives, one arriving before week’s end and the other in about ten days, boosting total engines to fourteen for its 200 mile route. Traffic has grown rapidly since extending into San Antonio, indicating further motive power will be needed.
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San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulfs
San Antonio
Evi
Bridal party tragedy ends wedding in Pennsylvania
In Ralphton Somerset county a bridal party member, John Miluski, carrying flowers, was killed when a pistol shooter in the party, Frank Liesba, fired a celebration shot. Miluski fell in the street as the procession continued to the church and back, with the couple Mary Fleck and Valeri Kwashnic marrying amid the incident.
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Johnstown
George Miluski
Ralphton
Somerset County
Frank Liesba
Mary Fleck
Valeri Kwashnic
Miluski
Liesba
Mary
Valeri
No Couple Perfectly Mated in Aging Marriage Debate
In Los Angeles Dr. James McLean an 82 year old groom and his 72 year old bride discuss marriage laws and happiness saying perfect marital bliss is rare and that aging marriages approach happiness more than youthful unions. Both had prior marriages and wed last Monday after a lengthy courtship.
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Los Angeles
James McLean
McLean
Armistice Expected as Greece Turkey Move Forward
Greece and Turkey near an armistice amid Balkan tensions as Servia leaves the dispute to the great powers. Britain notes broad support for a diplomatic ambassadorial meeting proposed by Sir Edward Grey. Albanian leader Ismail Kemal Bey protests bombardment of Aviona by Greek gunboats.
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London
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Europe
Austria- Hungary
Edward Grey
Greece
Turkey
Constantinople
Ismail Kemal Bey
Vienna
Aviona
International Telegraph Office
MacLaren's Mustard Cerate Promises Quick Cold Cure
A vintage advertisement touts MacLaren's Mustard Cerate as a rapid remedy for head cold headaches and various ailments. It claims relief in minutes and offers free samples, with sales at Sommers McElroy stores and other druggists in 26c and 50c jars. MacLaren Drug Co. bases are Cleveland Ohio and Los Angeles Cal.
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MacLaren
Minges evangelists to lead businesslike religious revival at Central Christian
Central Christian church prepares a 7:45 pm revival led by Minges evangelists from Ellwood Ind. The campaign uses canvassing and a census of members and nonmembers, with a nine member party including William Minges and G P Rockwell. The effort applies business methods to religious outreach, aiming for a large turnout.
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Minges
Central Christian Church
Ellwood
Ind
William John Minges
Walter H. Sandy
G. P. Rockwell
H. E. Millsap
Luella M. Minges
Pearl Rose Need
May Caster
Rockwell
Sandy
United States
Canada
Washington
Texas
Rights and National Government Under Attack Theme
Fragmentary OCR text references defending national government from attacks. No clear person, place, or event. cannot determine specifics.
France States Policy for European Peace and Alliances
Paris reports Premier Poincare outlining France's Balkan policy before the foreign affairs committee. He affirms continuing alliances and friendships, pursuing lasting peace, and upholding respect for European stability.
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Paris
France
Poincaire
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Chamber of Deputies
Balkan
Europe
Turkish Ministers Propose Autonomous Albanian Government
The Turkish council of ministers prepared a scheme of autonomous government for Albania and submitted it to the sultan for imperial sanction. The same dispatch notes that negotiations for peace between Turkey and the Balkan allies may be held in London with neutral grounds and the advice of Sir Edward Grey.
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Constantinople
Turkish Council of Ministers
Albania
London
Turkey
Balkan
Sir Edward Grey
Austro Hungarian Government Backs Baltic Conference Principle
Budapest dec 5 the Austro Hungarian government communicates to Britain its adhesion in principle to a proposed conference of ambassadors of the great European powers on the Balkan situation to be held in London.
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Budapest
Balkan
London
Fashions Worse Than Billboards Warn Springfield Leader
Mrs. J N Severance told the Woman's Political club that modern fashion makes women more unsightly than billboards and urged 10 000 women to dress with good taste to beautify the city. She advocated hair away from eyes and ears and a restrained, properly clothed appearance.
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Springfield
Mass
J. N. Severance
Child Rebuilt Walks In Pittsburgh After Major Surgery
Agnes Ober a five year old born cripple with curved spine and paralyzed limbs has walked for the first time since birth after surgeons led by Dr. J. D. Singley rebuilt her spine reset dislocated hips and knees and fitted plaster cast and steel braces now removed and doctors predict normal health after recovery.
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Pittsburg
J. D. Singley
Children’s Hospital
Agnes Ober
Agnes
Howell Powell Exchange Cited in Washington Times
The Washington Times quotes Howell asking why Powell did not run for office and Powell replying that if he did he would have to walk back. The brief exchange frames Powell's stance on political candidacy.
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Howell
Powell
Washington Times
Gains 30 Lbs In 30 Days Protone Claim
An advertisement touts Protone as a flesh increaser that adds a pound daily, claiming to nourish and build solid healthy flesh while improving digestion and nerve strength. It promises free samples and a discount, directing readers to The Protone Co. in Detroit, Michigan.
Lawmakers Advance Rail Valuation and Wetland Allocations
House convened at noon and passed the Adamson bill for physical valuation of railroads. It then took up the general appropriations including Indian affairs where the subcommittee completed an eight million dollar Indian appropriation bill.
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House
Adamson
Indian Affairs
Henry
Rules Committee
New Haven-Grand Trunk
Stratton
Bureau of Standards
Agriculture Committee
Mississippi
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Alexander
Merchant Marine Committee
Shipping Trust
Captain Stevens Faces Loss of Position in Police Department
Captain Charles Stevens of the police department faces possible suspension or resignation amid insubordination charges. Third Assistant Marshal Pierce D. Christian would be named to fill his vacancy, with Mounted Policeman Robert Pipes slated for Captain Christian's post. The mayor and chief declined comment, while friction over acts and prior warnings fuels a council confrontation.
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Charles Stevens
Police Department
Jones
Lancaster
Pierce D. Christian
Robert Pipes
Captain Christian
Captain Stevens
Stevens
Pipes
Cushing Named to A and M College Board
Governor Colquitt announces E. B. Cushing of Houston will join the A and M College board replacing D. W. Kempner of Galveston. Charles Davis, now in El Paso, declines reappointment. M. F. Astin of Brazos County will take Davis’s seat at term end.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
E. B. Cushing
Houston
A. and M. College
D. W. Kempner
Galvesiege
Charles Davis
Bryan
el Paso
M. FE. Astin
Brazos County
Mr. Davis
Free Protone Coupon Promises Free 50c Package
An old advertisement offers a free Protone sample and a book on why you are thin. Readers are asked to send 10c in stamps or silver to cover postage and fill out a coupon with name address and location. The note promises full instructions with the offer.
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Protone Co
Protone
Detroit
Mich
Protone Company
Shirt Waist Inventor Nathan Schwab Dies at 67
Nathan Schwab, famed as the first shirtwaist manufacturer for women, died at 67. A bachelor with one of the nation's largest women’s wear shops, he popularized the linen shirtwaist worn with a separate skirt about thirty years ago and amassed a sizable fortune before retiring. Dr. W C Burke paused his Baltimore sermon due to hiccups.
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New York
Nathan Schwab
Schwab
For Sale in San Antonio Drug Store Listings
For sale notices from San Antonio list owners A. M. Fischer 523 East Houston W C Kalteyer 410 East Houston Adolph Dreiss 119 North Alamo J W Taliaferro 120 East Houston and Sommers McElroy's 4 Drug stores with note no free boxes from druggists.
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San Antonio
A. M.fischer
East Houston Street
W. C. Kalteyer
Adolph Dreiss
North Alamo Street
J. W. Taliaferro
E. Houston Street
Sommers-McElroy’s
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