Mayor Files Dismissal Reasons for Police Chief Stevens
Mayor Jones filed with the city clerk reasons for dismissing Charles F. Stevens as first assistant city marshal. The letter cites policy overreach, improper raids on gambling, sidewalk enforcement, and a discriminatory order targeting women, prompting a council vote on Stevens’s discharge and a proposed replacement, Robert Pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Charles Stevens
Robert Pipes
Pierce D. Christian
Christian
Stevens
Charles F. Stevens
Sheriff's Office
East Commerce Street
Lancaster
Captain Stevens
Jaeco
Tle
Nief Lancaster
Capns
Mayoral pledge on equal enforcement and staffing
The mayor states the law must be enforced equally for all citizens and warns of instant dismissal for discrimination by appointees. He notes discord between Captain Stevens and Chief Lancaster and expresses a preference to retain Chief Lancaster over Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Lancaster
Chief Lancaster
Captain Stevens
Joe W Houston Dies in Salt Lake City
Judge A W Houston reports the death of his brother Joe W Houston in Salt Lake City Utah after a brief illness. He was born September 11 1867 in Wilson County and lived in San Antonio Wichita Falls and Salt Lake City where he and his wife Grizzelle Murtry raised two daughters Bryan and Grizzelle. Survived by widow two daughters two brothers and two sisters the funeral will be held next Tuesday in Salt Lake City under Masonic Knights Templar and Shriners auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Houston
Joe W. Houston
Salt Lake City
Utah
Reagan Houston
Mr. Houston
Wilson County
G. J. Houston
San Antonio
Wichita Falls
Grizzelle Murtry
Misses Bryan
Grizzelle Houston
Twvu
T. C. Frost
R. B. Minor
Houston
Masonic
Knights Templar and
Shriners
Local man Smith dies at 35 in Texas hospital
SMITH E B Smith aged 35 died at 2 30 pm yesterday in a local hospital. He was a Texas native. Survived by father A J Smith Sr of this city, three sisters Mrs T A Eldridge San Antonio Mrs Guyisd Wards Del Rio and Mrs Pearl Dulling San Antonio, four brothers Fred G Smith Pearsall A J Smith Jr Van Ormy Herbert Smith Del Rio H A Smith this city. Funeral at Shelley Loring with burial in Alamo Masonic cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio
H.A. Smith
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Alamo Masonic Cemetery
J. L. Gulley
J. M. Harris
6D Smith
Dave Schoenfield
Jack W. Neal
W. Kendall
Farris Foster J Farris Dies in Auto Trip to Train
J Farris aged 23 died last night in an automobile on his way to the train to return to his Comanche Oklahoma home. He had come to San Antonio with his parents for TB treatment and died as they started for the station. Waters Undertaking prepared the body and sent it to Comanche for burial accompanied by his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farris
Foster J. Farris
Comanche
Oklahoma
San Antonio
R. E. Farris
Waters Undertaking Company
McCulloch Andrew J. McCulloch Dies at 65
Andrew J. McCulloch a ranchman aged 65 died suddenly at 8 30 last night at his brother Clark McCulloch 320 Perez street He had lived in the city seven years having been ill for some time He left his home 118 Luna street to visit his brother and grew seriously ill after dinner Surviving are his daughter Miss Etta McCulloch his son D P McCulloch and brothers Clark and Robert all of this city The body is prepared for interment and will be sent Sunday morning to Van Ormy Texas for burial by Shelley Loring Undertaking Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’culloch
Andrew J. McCulloch
Clark McCulloch
Perez Street
Luna Street
Etta McCulloch
D. P. McCulloch
Clark
Robert McCulloch
van Ormy
Tex
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Bacon Plans Capitol Tree Planting in December
Senator Bacon announced he will plant a young hack berry tree in the Capitol grounds, noting the nation’s capital lacks trees. He will travel to Georgia to obtain the tree and officiate the planting, joining other leaders who have planted in the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Capitol
Bacon
Senate
Capitol
Great American Mutual Fire Insurance Gets Preliminary Certificate
The Texas Department of Insurance and Banking granted Great American Mutual Fire Insurance Company of San Antonio a preliminary certificate to solicit business and pursue organization and charter. It plans mutual fire lightning and storm coverage. Incorporators include H. H. Hesemeyer, J. Frank Montgomery, A. G. Seeger, E. L. Dennis Jr., H. W. Patrick, L. L. Caldwell, and G. B. Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Department of Insurance and Banking
Great American Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
San Antonio
H. H. Hesemeyer
J. Frank Montgomery
A. G. Seeger
E. L. Dennis Jr
H. W. Patrick
L. L. Calwell
G. 8. Lincoln
Wilson Submits Last Agricultural Report to Congress
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson presents his final annual report to President Taft after sixteen years in the cabinet. He cites a farm wealth rise from 4.6 to 9.532 billion dollars and an 141 percent wealth increase over the period, noting uplift in country life and broader agricultural growth. He also highlights expanded staff, funding, and outreach with 13,858 employees and widespread soil investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Taft
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture Colleges
Congress
Department For Agricultural Betterment
Germany
France
Great Britain
Ireland
Italy
Strict enforcement of Texas militia property rules
The adjutant general announces strict enforcement of militia law section 64 in Texas. Officers and enlisted men with property in charge may not loan property for private use, and all issued property must be strictly accounted for. Acting Adjutant General York cites past improper private loans and enforces compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Adjutant General’s Department
Texas
York
Riverside Restaurant Promotes 25 Cent Meals Tomorrow
The Riverside offers a turkey dinner and chicken supper tomorrow for 25 cents per meal and urges patrons not to wait for holidays. Tonight features an extra fine supper also at 25c with an invitation to bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
the Riverside
THE
Fire damages Muegge hay and grain warehouse
Fire at the J. E. Muegge hay and grain warehouse at South Medina and Durango damaged the building and contents on a Friday afternoon. Losses were estimated at $5,000 with $2,500 insurance on the building and $4,000 on the contents. Two firemen were dismissed for intoxication or leaving posts during the blaze. Captain Chew was briefly hurt when a hose wagon struck a ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Muegge
Medina
Durango
Price-Booker Manufacturing Company
Thomas R. Chew
Company No. 4
Wright
Auto Hits Wagon Injuring Two In San Pedro Crash
Two Strohmeyer Plumbing employees, William Bowman and Atanacio Duron, were severely injured when an automobile collided with a northbound wagon on San Pedro avenue between Elmira and Macon streets at 10 30 this morning. The auto fled after the crash. driver identity not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strohmeyer Plumbing Company
San Pedro Avenue
William Bowman
Atanacio Duron
Bowman
Duron
Sixth Street
Duran
San Patricio Alley
San Pedro
Elmira
Macon
McDowell Names Deputy Marshals in Western Texas
Bert J. McDowell confirms deputies for the western district of Texas as he takes office until a possible Senate confirmation. Frederick H. Keller becomes chief deputy with George M. Pridgen as court deputy and Fred D. Thompson as office deputy and chief clerk. A. G. Armstrong H. C. Holcomb H. R. Hillebrand named at key posts with others planned in Del Rio Eagle Pass Marfa and El Paso. He travels to Del Rio tonight to appoint M. E. Lowe and returns to San Antonio Monday. He jokes he will not hold the post long before President Wilson removes him and notes a recess appointment may stand without Senate confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert J. McDowell
Eugene Nolte
United States
Texas
President Wilson
Federal Building
Frederick H. Keller
George M. Pridgen
Fred D. Thompson
Marshall McDowell
A. G. Armstrong
Waco
H. C. Holcomb
Austin
H. R. Hillebrand
el Paso
del Rio
Eagle Pass
Marfa
M. E. Lowe
San Antonio
McDowell
Wilson
Senate
Howeve
Riverside dining ad touts low supper prices
An old newspaper fragment promotes the Riverside dining room offering meals at 25 cents per meal and supper for 24 cents, inviting readers to come and see the establishment.
Protest to Mayor over Buena Vista street width
A delegation from the Prospect Hill Improvement club met Mayor Jones to oppose narrowing Buena Vista street from thirty five to twenty five feet. The group proposed property owners share extra cost to keep the width at thirty five feet. Committee members were Paul Maureaux R B Craig T C Neal and W B Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Hill Improvement Club
Jones
Buena Vista Street
Paul Maureaux
R. B. Craig
T. C. Neal
W. B. Kerr
Holdups End Without Loot On Texas Railway Porter
Two armed men attempted to rob H. Jackson, a Galveston railway porter, near Indiana and Olive streets at 10 30 p m Thursday night. They warned him to beat it or they would shoot. Jackson explained he had no money after paying for a streetcar. The pair fled empty handed and no suspects are located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Jackson
Galveston, Harrisburg
San Antonio
Indiana and
Olive Streets
Jackson
South Heights
Five Injured In Train Collision At Foyil Oklahoma
At Foyil Oklahoma a head on crash between the California limited and the Kansas City Meteor on the St. Louis and San Francisco line left five passengers injured and several cars demolished. It was not yet known if any serious injuries occurred.
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Claremore
Okla
Foyil
California Limited
Kansas City Meteor
St. Louis
San Francisco
Real estate transfers from 1912 including Lakeview Gardens and City Blocks
A compilation of property transactions dated 1912 listing transfers between listed buyers and sellers such as Southwestern Land Corporation to Mrs Nokia Slaughter for tract 50 Lakeview Gardens No 1 and numerous city blocks and parcels through November 28 to December 6 1912. Notable entries include C Fawcett to J J Cavanaugh Avenue C lot 11 block 460 for 6500 and William Eisenhauer with William Marckwardt quit claim on 569 acres east of San Antonio for 1.00.
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Southwestern Land Corporation
Nokia Slaughter
Lakeview Gardens
Frank Allien
Corrigan
New City Block
Cloudcroft
C. C. Fawcett
J. J. Cavanaugh
Avenue C
A. H. Tacquard
P. C. Bacon
New City
Academy Hill
Martin and
B. Stahl
Charles Moehrig
R. B
Hilton
H. H. Burkes
Highland Park
The
Clifton George Company
H. W. Schriener
Keystone Park
Ed Dreiss
N. J. Johnson
Dreiss
M. and
E. Ucovich
D. J. Straus
Henry
J. PD. Oppenheimer
Charles Tenness
A. B. Warren
Seelig Carr
Indiana Street
Lee Gordon
L. P. Billing
Los Angeles Heights Improvement Company
H. J. Packenham
Los Angeles Heights
William Marckwardt
Arthur Fox
San Antonio
Emil Reus
William Eisenhauer
William F. Schutz
Juan Castro
Durango Street
Charles D. Loring
D. Co. Younger
Hunstock
John Ramazinski
Kasper Tuoyk
Births Report From Local Families
Mr and Mrs J Mendoza welcomed a girl on December 8 at 610 North Zavala. Mr and Mrs C Kuri had a boy on December 6 at 18 North Medina. Mr and Mrs F Salice welcomed a boy on November 26 at 1129 Rivas. Mr and Mrs B Simpson had a girl on December 8 at 726 Guadalupe. Mr and Mrs H G Rhorer welcomed a girl on December 6 at 537 Castro. Mr and Mrs Q Perez welcomed a girl on December 4 at 418 Rivas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mendoza
North Zavala Street
C. Kuri
Medina Street
F. Salice
Rivas Street
B. Simpson
Guadalupe Street
H. G. Rhorer
Castro Street
Q. Perez
Rebel Leaders Name New Ticket In Mexican Revolt
Emilio Vasquez Gomez chosen provisional vice president of Mexico as revolutionary movement forms in northern Mexico. J Flores Magon possibly named provisional president. Secret service lists conference at El Paso with members fleeing that night. Search on Pascual Orozco home claims a warrantless raid. Orozco reportedly in hiding. Rebels attacked an armored troop train at Terrazas near Chihuahua City and were routed per official report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Mexico
New Revolutionary Movement
Secret Service
J. Flores Magon
Madero
Pascual, Orozco
Pascual Orozco Sr
General Orozco
No Damages Even in Duty States Court View
Justice Lamar warned that a resident cannot sue a water company for not installing fire plugs and mains. The Spartanburg South Carolina case ruled delays and omissions do not yield damages against utilities. The decision contrasts Kentucky and North Carolina law but aligns with many other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Justice Lamar
Supreme Court
Spartanburg
S. C
Kentucky
North Carolina
Riverside Restaurant Ad Promises Cheap Meals
The Riverside promotes meals at 25c each with a friendly invitation to come by and bring friends promising to treat guests right tomorrow as well.
Feltord Castors Ball Bearing and Noiseless
Ed Steves and Sons introduces Feltord casters with ball bearing action and quiet operation for smoother furniture movement. This item highlights advanced bearing design and silent performance for household and workshop use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feltord Castors
Ed Steves & Sons
Bay sustains ruling on Bloomington manager payment
The national baseball commission upheld the National Association of Minor Leagues board ruling that Bloomington must reimburse Player Bay 0 for funds he used to gain his release from Nashville to join Bloomington as manager. The decisionAccepts that Bay paid his own money and Bloomington should reimburse him when releasing him as manager but retaining him as player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
National Board
National Association of Minor Leagues
Bloomington
Bay
Nashville
Charters Issued In Texas Businesses
Charters issued today include the Muller Broom Company of Galveston with $15 000 capital stock and incorporators Jules Muller Jules Block and George Sealy. The Snyder Ice and Light Company of Snyder has $25 000 capital stock with incorporators E W Clark W A Fuller and P B Fuller. A certificate of dissolution was filed by the Wichita Falls Building and Loan Association of Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Muller Broom Company of
Galveston
Capital Stock
Jules Muller
Jules Block
George Sealy
Snyder Ice and Light Company of
Snyder
E. W. Clark
W. A. Fuller
P. Bh. Fuller
Wichita Falls Building and Loan Association of
Wichita Falls
Feltord Castors Dont Scratch Your Floors
Ed Steves and Sons introduces Feltord Castors designed to protect floors. The product emphasizes smooth, nonmarking movement for furniture and equipment, reducing floor damage and scuffs during use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feltord Castors
Ed Steves & Sons
Ed Stéves& Sons
Chess Tourney Planned for National Open Title
New York on December 7 reports a push to organize an American national chess tournament open to foreigners to replace the canceled New York Havana international masters event from last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gonzales City Announces $100 Arson Reward
Gonzales Texas city council approved a 100 dollar reward for anyone convicted of arson in the city. The move aims to reduce the insurance premium and complies with a ruling from the insurance commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Tex
Insurance Commission
Commission Plans Tuesday Session With Seven Propositions
The railroad commission will consider seven propositions next Tuesday per the announced docket. Officials say none of the proposals are of major significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Riverside holiday feast hints for year end
A fragment hints at holiday food plans around Christmas or New Year. The note mentions Riverside and eating the right dishes to enjoy during the season.
Stovewood for sale by A Collman plumber
A Collman plumber offers stovewood cheap with contact by phone 6059 and address 416 Main Ave for potential buyers seeking affordable fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Collman
Main Ay
Storage eggs slump as prices drop in San Antonio market
Bulging local cold storage plants in San Antonio push storage eggs down from 20 to 17 cents amid warm weather and abundant country eggs. Texas markets report record egg storage while larger holders rush to unload to avoid bigger losses, with Chicago selling a near million eggs at losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Chicago
Prospect Hill Taxpayers League Planned for Bond Debate
The Prospect Hill Improvement Club authorizes its president R G Callahan to organize a taxpayers league and hold a mass meeting to discuss municipal bond plans. A committee including Paul Maureaux Rev T V Neal A A Gray George W Dietz and J P Ward defines expected improvements. Officers’ election was postponed to next Friday at Crockett School on West Commerce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Hill
Paul Maureaux
T. V. Neal
A. A. Gray
George W. Dietz
J. P. Ward
Crockett School
West Commerce Street
Christmas Pots Boil For Salvation Army Dinner
The Salvation Army sets out collection pots on the streets for daily drives leading to a free Christmas dinner for the poor. The event, an annual custom, will be held at the new Salvation Army home on East Houston Street with stove wood offered by a local contact at phone 6059.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
East Houston Street
Hotel guest list sparks San Antonio visits from many Texans
A wide array of travelers from Dallas to Houston check in at the city’s hotels including G D and R B McGloin of Linton and J B Boothe of Paris at the Gunter, D A Fair of Dallas at the Bowie, and Mrs J W Webb of San Marcos visiting San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D
R. B. McGloin
Linton
Tex
Gunter Hotel
D. A
J. B. Wilson
Dallas
St. Anthony
Thomas Henry
Houston
Menger
Charles W. Gile
Aransas Pass
Crockett
H. A. Waddle
Edna
Savoyy
Val Giles Jr
Crockett Hotel
J A. Muckleroy
W. P. Allen
Terrell
Savoy Hotel
J. B. Hopson Jr
T. A. Helm
Iron Mountain
Walter Laseter
N. P. Donnell
Packport
Guner
R. S. Wakefield
Fort Worth
W. D. Lidden
J. W. Webb
San Marcos
San Antonio
W. H. Hill
R. A. Terry
Jourdanton
W. J. Hill
Hillsboro
Bexar
W. M. Turner
Tampico
Mex
Gunter
J. J. Pastoriza
Pastoriza
Powell Studio Christmas Photos Prompt Portraits
Powell Studio offers Christmas photography with prompt completion and artistic quality. Located at 51112 and 5138 E Houston St the studio advertises rapid, refined portrait work for holiday season bookings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Studio
Houston St
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OT Evens
Secretary of Agriculture
Muegge
M'Dowell
Deputy Marshall
Frisco
General Weather Report
Abilene
Amarillo
Augusta
Birmingham
Boston
Mass
Brownsville
Charleston
Corpus Christi
Rain del Rio
Clay Jacksonville
Kansas City
Key West
Fla
Knoxville
Tenn
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
Montgomery
New Orleans
Oklahoma City
Palestine
St. Paul
Minn
Shreveport
Tampa
Ptcidy
ULEN
Magon
Gomez
Sustains Bay
Gimble Delicatessen
American Bank & Trust Go
OOLD
Taxpayers’ League
SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO
West Commerce St
L. G. Denman
Edwin Chamberlain
Wm. L. Herff
Sec’y-Treas
Cinderella
Alamo Plaza
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