Reservoir plan for Olmos would cost city millions
Local engineers study flood control in San Antonio. a proposed Olmos dam at the Argyle Hotel site would require about 1920 acres of inundated land and cost near two million dollars plus dam expenses. Experts advocate straightening the river instead to reduce flood risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmos
San Antonio
Willard E. Simpson
Olmus Basin
San Antonio River
Simpson
Argyle Hotel
Alamo Heights
Mr. Simpson
Terrell Bartlett
Bartlett & Ranney
Mr. Bartlett
Kampmann
Commerce Street
Bowen's Island
Nueva Street
Crockett Street
Garden Street
Docks Outgrown by Battleship Growth Highlights Navy Issue
Dry docks built from 15 years ago in Boston Portsmouth Philadelphia Mare Island and Charleston are too small for today’s battleships. Rear Admiral H R Stamford, chief of the bureau of yards and docks, says the Navy now has only three docks able to receive the largest ships at New York Norfolk and Puget Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Boston
Portsmouth
N. H
Philadelphia
Mare Island
California
Charleston
8. C
H. R. Stamford
Navy Bureau of Yards and Docks
New York
Norfolk
Puget Sound
Radicals push statewide primary at New York conference
The radical faction at the New York Republican state conference won approval for a direct statewide primary law after defeating William Barnes on a motion to reaffirm the conservative primary plank. Henry L. Stimson led the split over keeping party conventions. Also noted is a statistic that 32 percent of seven million working women in the country are under age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican State Conference
William Barnes
Republic
Henry L. Stimson
Mr. Barnes
Guests registered at San Antonio hotels list locals and visitors
A long hotel guest notice lists many visitors and residents from Texas and beyond staying at the Menger, Crockett, Bowie, Bexar, St. Anthony, Savoy, Gunter, and other venues. Names include Mrs. J. F. Austin Monterey Preston W. Leach Wyoming J. R. Williams Victoria, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. H. Miller
Asherton
Bexar
E. G. Garry
San Marcos
D. F. Lincoln
Evansville
Ill
St. Anthony
E. H. Shaw
Taunton
Mass
Savoy
H. H. Richards
Houston
Gunter
T. J. Anderson
Menger
James Hopson
Dallas
Bowie
M. Church of Liberty
Tex
J. M. Trapp
Temple
A. C. Molbeck
Corpus Christ
P. H. Bush
Lincoln
Neb
Crockett Hotel
Elihu Temple
Asbury Park
Roy J. Davenport
Sabinal
E. E. Young
Austin
St. Anthony Hotel
A. C. Erskine
Seguin
W. O. Caldwell Jr
Chicago
F. J. Evans
Galveston
Crockett
J. L. D. Blevans
W. V. King of
Elgin
C. H. Ladenig
Hallettsville
George Ireland
Victoria
Harlandale Bath House Offers Therapeutic Baths in San Antonio
The Harlandale Hot Sulphur water baths attract patients arriving by ambulance or on crutches who reportedly regain full use of their limbs after a course of treatments. The steam heated facility offers scientific massage in both men and women departments and is accessible via Harlandale car with a five cent fare.
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United States
San Antonio
Harlandale
Harlandale Bath House
Harlandale Car
Portrait of John Marshall Sells for $1005 at Philadelphia Sale
A portrait of John Marshall the early chief justice brought $1005 at the sale of furniture and fittings from the home of the late J R Barton Willing in Philadelphia The portrait is a copy of Henry Inman’s early work and hangs in the city hall law library.
Mrs Eaton Seeks Reimbursement After Acquittal
Mrs Jennie May Eaton who was recently acquitted of poisoning her husband Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton has appealed to Governor Foss asking the state refund her trial expenses. She contends the grand jury was not warranted to indict her on murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Eaton
Boston
Mass
Jennie May Eaton
Joseph Giles Eaton
Foss
Eaton
Directory of South American Firms Prepared by Commerce
The department of commerce has completed a directory of South American firms likely to buy American goods. It lists American and foreign agents of South American importing firms and the parent firms of branch houses in various South American cities for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
Christmas Tree Planned on Capitol Plaza
Washington officials sign permits to erect a community Christmas tree on the east front plaza Christmas Eve with Marine Band music. Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark authorize exception to capitol rules for the event. Port Aransas forms 18 member band with Rockport Marine Band instructor hired two nights weekly.
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Washington, D. C
Broad Plaza
Capitol
Marine Band
Marshall
Clark
Port Aransas
Tex
Rockport
Mr. Woodward
B. W. Miller
B. A. Curry
J. A. Curry
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Guards Against Croup
A Middleton Georgia mother attests Foley's Honey and Tar Compound prevents and cures croup in her children. She keeps the remedy at home for prompt relief and early recovery, as promoted by Fischer's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
P. H. Ginn
Middleton
Fischer
Plumber A Collman Advertises Contact Phones
Erroneous OCR fragment shows Lard A Collman, a plumber, listing two phone numbers 897 and an advertisement note. The readable snippet implies classified contact for plumbing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Collman
Thanksgiving offerings from area schools and churches thanked
The Protestant Orphanage directors express sincere thanks for Thanksgiving offerings from schools Nos 1 2 4 9 11 16 17 18 22 23 24 and from St Mark's Church First Presbyterian and Methodist Church Joske Brothers Saul Wolfson J C Carl & Sons and other friends. Also mentions Magnolia dance Cotillion hall 202 E Houston Diaz music and Mrs Archer's dance at Cotillion hall 232 E Houston Diaz sisters' 5 piece orchestra. For sale an exquisite empire tea gown pink Japanese silk new, size 40, $6. Phones Travis 2151.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s Church
First Presbyterian and Methodist Church
Joske Brothers
Saul Wolfson
J. C. Carl & Sons
Travis
Teachers Taking Examinations At Chamber Of Commerce
Thirty six teachers are taking examinations to qualify for higher positions in state schools at the third regular examination this year held at the Chamber of Commerce. Examinations are conducted by Professor George E. Baxter and Professor W A Thurman under the direction of P F Stewart. Papers will be forwarded to Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
George E. Baxter
Harlandale
W. A. Thurman
Oak Island
P. F. Stewart
Austin
Police recover horse and bicycle stash and report convention return
Police later located a horse and buggy near the I and G N passenger depot. A bicycle left on Alamo plaza overnight is held at headquarters awaiting owner. Several bikes found in recent nights were recovered by officers. Mrs Sadie Haley reported returning from Fort Worth after charity convention floods delayed her trip. A Mexican woman was robbed by a Black man of $10 at New Braunfels and Peck.
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Alamo Plaza
Caperton
Sadie Haley
Associated Charities
Fort Worth
State Organization of Charities and Corrections
New Braunfels
Peck Avenues
Fire breaks out in servant quarters at Templeton home
A fire started in the servant quarters of T. N. Templeton at 2417 Main Avenue on Friday night at 7 15. Firemen quickly controlled the blaze with chemicals. A defective flue is said to have ignited the ceiling. Damage remained confined to the building and was trivial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Templeton
Main Avenue
Mexican Capitalist Fined After Street Disturbance
Pedro Lopez claimed as kin to the late President Madero appeared before Judge Lowther in the police court Saturday morning on a charge of disturbing the peace. He was fined $5 after Officers Cardenas and Guerra testified he argued with a man on the street Friday night, drawing a crowd. Lopez said he was a capitalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedro Lopez
Madero
Mexico
Lowther
Cardenas and Guerra
Oil May Replace Coal in Navy Battleships
Rear Admiral R S Griffin in the annual report notes a shift from coal to oil for U S battleships and destroyers. He cites oil engine trials for the Maumee at New York yards and urges the Navy to start its own oil production and refining to cut fuel costs via by products like gasoline and illuminating oils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Griffin
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Maumee
New York Navy Yards
Admiral Griffin
Navy Department
Railroads Must File Extensions By March First 1914
The Interstate Commerce Commission will require railroads to file applications for extensions of time beyond July 1 1914 to divest ownership or control of water lines by March 1 1914. The Panama Canal Act bans railroad ownership in competing water carriers and the commission may grant extensions only to develop facts in certain cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thieves Take Horse and Buggy From John Owens
Thieves stole a horse and buggy from John Owens at 212 Burnett alley early Saturday. Police were notified and officers told to watch for the vehicle and any suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Owens
Burnett Alley
Matinee at Plaza Show Draws School Children
The Plaza matinee today is devoted to schoolchildren viewing Rudolph and his lions, Robinson's dogs, and other acts on this week's bill. Weather has been poor but the run has been successful and a full change of program starts tomorrow with Dr McDonald and company and an electrical exhibition, plus other acts and moving pictures.
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Plaza
Rudolph
Robinson
Dr. McDonald
F. H. Harrison
Cahoos
Five athletic women at Majestic Theater spark San Antonio fitness trend
Will Boehm’s stage act among five athletic young women demonstrates how ordinary exercises can shape a fit body and clear mind. The producer says the performers need little instruction, supporting the idea that physical culture offers both profession and pleasure beyond a fad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Majestic Theater
Will Boehm
Wigwam No. 2 Picks Five Specials for Picture Fans
Wigwam No. 2 presents five specials from the Excelsior Service manager chosen to please cinema enthusiasts. The program includes The Golden Pathway a two reel Vitagraph starring Maurice Costello The Blue and the Grey a Biograph old southland film In Peril of His Life a Kar EM and Captain Scotts Dash to the...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Costello
the Gray
KALEM
Wigwam
Wigwam No. 2
Excelsior
Captain Scott
Pole Copy Proceeds Benefit Expedition Widow
A fragment notes that the sole authorized copy of the famous expedition is sold, with part of the proceeds going to the explorer's widow. The item urges completing a list related to the distribution or provenance of the copy.
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Pole
Public Auction of Seized Japanese Goods at San Antonio Port
Notice from the Deputy Collector of Customs Port of San Antonio dated December 6 1913 announces cash public auction at the Custom House second floor on December 22 1913 at 10 o clock for 84 pieces Satsuma porcelain 12 Sumida porcelain two furniture two bone manufacture pieces one metal manufacture piece and other Japanese merchandise seized for violation of U S Customs Laws. H C B Smith Deputy Collector Adv.
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Port of
San Antonio
Tex
Custom House
Satsuma
Sumida
Smith
Mrs Woodrow Wilson Hosts First Winter Musicale
Mrs Woodrow Wilson entertained several hundred guests last night at the first musicale of the winter season, a refined social event likely to set a gracious tone for upcoming gatherings in Washington society.
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Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
President's reception shortened by illness with New York musicians
In the East Room of the White House President could not attend due to a lagging illness. Mrs. Wilson welcomed guests in the Green Room and refreshments followed in the State Dining Room. A New York City trio, a tenor, a cellist and a harpist, performed the program.
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White House
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertises Remedy
J A Kimbro of Georgetown says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has long been his household remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles with permanent relief in many stubborn cases. It contains no opiates and is sold at Fischer's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Texas
J. A. Kimbro
Foley
Fischer's
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Grand Opera House
Jolly May Irwin
C. C. Cushing
The
Liebler Co
Mars
George M. Cohan
New York City
the Kellys
Tajestip
Capt. Scott
Senate
Havana
Gomez
Wright Bros
Moody & Hormann
Fred
Hummert
W. Commerce Strent
Alamo Transfer
Evan Shelby
Consal Street
Barnes
HB. Fehr
Europe
Croup
Rob Roy
Magnolia Dance
Cotillion Hall
E. Houston
Diaz Music
O'Connell Loan Co
East
Houston Street
W. Carlton Farmer
Huth
Albert W. Huth
Bexar County
County Tax Assessors’ Association of Texas
O. E. Hicks
Gunter Building
Degen’s
Hughes
Ed R. Read
Dublin
Nat B. Read
Buena Vista Street
Read
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Street
Western Union Telegraph Co
Adv
Franklin
County School Board
Bexar County Humane Society
E. M. Collins
Dan Kaufman
Confederate Veterans' Home
Packard and Stearns-Knight
Degen
San Antonio Humane Society
Fred Davison
E. A. Heil
Hicks Building
Old Phone
Commerce
Union Painless Dentists
West
Travis 90
Eager Auto Repair & Supply Co
Ae At
Gillette
Gillette Safety Razor Company
Reo
U.S
Pat Ofr
Walter Baker & CO
Lip
Dorchester
Matinee
Mrs. Wilson
Leach Sanatorium
Indianapolis
Ind
Pera
Uu Up
Wimer, Richardson & CO
Gibbs Building
Financial Responsibility
Maverick-Clarke Litho. Co
Soledad Street
Carter-Mullaly Transfer
West Texas Bank & Trust Company
Guaranty Fund Bank
East Houston Street
Moore Building
W. F. McCaleb
W. B. Hamilton
J. H. Savage
Alex P. Villaret
Leon N. Walthall
Robert Maxpy
Cashieg
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