Shylock to Merchant of Venice stars dazzle at Grand Opera House
Hanford shines as Shylock in a vigorous Merchant of Venice performance. Miss Wilson excels as Portia with a strong supporting cast led by Carl Grinn as Launcelot Gobbo. Audiences praised acting, scenery, and costumes, while other acts at Empire Big Tent Theatre and Grand featured The Burglar's Daughter and A Message From Mars with star names and elaborate stagecraft.
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Hanford
Charles B. Hanford
Grand Opera House
Misa Wilson
Pertia
Carl Grlin
Launcelot Gobo
Mr. Hanford
Dekins
Haneford
Percy
Baris
Lan
Foril
Big Tent Theater
Migg Biateye Allen
Son Brette
George Spaulding
Alfred Allan
Big Tent
Miss Allen
Mr. Spaulding
Griot
Mr. Altem
Mars
Grand Deburday
Atlantia
Troy
Merchants Plan Parcels Post Strike Group Incorporation in San Antonio
The Retail Merchants' Association of San Antonio seeks a charter after a recent reorganization. Paperwork filed with the secretary of state is expected to arrive soon. Directors were reelected and about 35 new members joined, with plans to set first year governance and rating efforts. Members favor raising the garnishes law to 20 percent, and will donate to the needy instead of giving Christmas presents to customers. The group advertises Holister's Rothy Mountain Tea and Hertzburg Jewelry Co. must be bought from reputable jewelers.
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Retail Merchants’ Association of
San Antonio
Vlult
Secretary of State
Association
Roosevelt
Meyer
Nic Paters
August Muégge
Adolph Grasso
John Kennedy
Fallowa
Nia Peters
August Buesge
Adolph
Job Kenney
T. E. Mumino
Otto Robitsen
Faling Behnsch
Oo. Braum
Frank Weber
H. F Wosnis
G. Wohlfarth
Tiesé
Incorporated
Tiecembert
Ile Association
Aeranate
Threauer
Forged Signatures Billions in Milton Bible Debate
In New York a claim by dealer George F. Richmond asserts a Milton Bible contains forged signatures of John Milton and Elizabeth Milton. Dodd, Mead & Co dispute this, while parties including the Anderson company and Trinity College Cambridge weigh experts. The case centers on authenticity of Milton’s signature and the Bible’s provenance through auctions and library transfers.
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New York
Dee
George F. Richmond
Johny Milton
Ible
John Milton
Elizabeth
Richmond
Anderson Company
de Auctionesra
Wergon
England
Aldis Wright
Trinity College
Cambridge
Milton
Buckler
London
Girl burned to death in Texas clothing fire
Naangdochen Texas December reports a five year old daughter of Jann Gossig sustained severe burns when her clothing caught fire. She was unable to recover from injuries.
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Naangdochen
Tex
Jann Gossig
Aha
Native American medicinal roots praised in early patent remedies
Advert reads that American medicinal roots, especially Dyspepsia and heart-related complaints, can be cured by Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and another remedy. It claims widespread testimonials and free mail orders from De Pierce of Buffalo New York. Both medicines are alcohol free and made from herbal extracts with full ingredient lists on the bottle wrapper.
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de Perestaltorns
Tom Eadhs
de. V.pierce
Bualo
N.Y
Waiman
Pierce
Etul
Santa Letters Read By The Light Of The City
A plea to readers to write Santa Claus letters for Christmas, urging children to send their wishes via The Light newspaper. It promotes submitting letters to The Light to ensure Santa sees them, notes delivery timing and placement, and encourages including all desires from toys to fruit.
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Santa Claus
Santa
San Antonio
Oluas Baker Daily
Albo
Sota
Claus
Japanese to Pick American Adviser in Tokyo Talks
Toko Nec 11 reports D. W. Stevens is expected to become adviser to the Japanese ambassador in Washington. Stevens, who came to Japan 30 years ago as a junior attache, built a career serving both governments and earned high recognition. He recently advised Prince Storm on Korean affairs and is noted for his familiarity with Washington’s officials and affairs of both nations.
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Toko
Nec
D. W. Stevens
Washington
Stevens Fanja
Japan
Aines
Prince Storm
Wr. Stevens
Heiag
Rail men in Corpus discuss rail connections
San Antonio and Avnosas Pass Railway officials meet Corpus Christi Commercial Club to review trackage connection with the Texas Mexican railway. F C Smit general manager J S Peters superintendent of maintenance G F P Lupton G P A F L Lewin general superintendent J Styooky raffle manager. Preliminary investigation only, but strong advocacy for the project and freight line expansion noted.
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Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Avnosas
Commercial Club
Texas Mexican Railway
Centrilons
Delays Loom at Aransas Pass Port Fortification Plan
Indications point to further delay at Aransas Pass as condemnation may be needed to firm up land for fortifications. U S engineer Captain J C Qykes quotes advice from Gen MacKenzie that land deeds may be defective, risking months of work. Washington must approve bids, with D W W Picton’s bid lowest. deeds survived a city fire, easing fears of loss.
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Aratays Pass
San Antonin
Cap Lal J.C. Qykes
United States
Galveston
Gen. MacKenzie
Engineer Corps
United States Army
Oaken
Aransas Pass
Capt
Oakes
D. WW. Picton
Piston
Washington
Fouster
Decide Big Case at Houston Loan
Special to The Light. Houston Texas November 1 Judge Gordon Boone of Trinity County sits in Houston Chambers and has completed the hearing on the application of W F Wayne receiver of Trinity County Lumber Company seeking relief. Decision expected in a few days. The suit was filed last summer and a temporary receiver was appointed. Davis claims a one third interest and alleges contract violations while the company denies Doyle owns the stock and asserts assets exceeding 000000. The company claims it is within its charter rights in managing its jewelry and other assets. Hertzberg Jewelry Co tents in diamonds watches and other jewelry.
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Houston
Tex
Gordon Boone
Trinity County
W. F. Wayne
Trinity County Lember Company
Matey
Swil
Davis
S Company
Cerberate Jewery
Ithe Millg
Usar Larkin
Doyle
Tablifties
Texas
Chickering & Sons
Sith & Nixon
Whersyle
Goyxan
Wmerson
Royal
Krell
Haines Bros
Thos, Goggan & Bros
Navarre Sts
General Weather Report From Fragmented Dispatch
Weather overview describes central high barometer zone over lower Basslagsppt valley and cooler conditions in Poli area. Storm covers Rocky Mountain districts with rain in Uttic and snow in Washington. Forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and likely showers tonight and Thursday with temperatures easing by morning.
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Canatian
OG Valley
Isslagsppt
Poli
Southwerm
Yrates
Rocky Mountain
Clon
Tram
Akas
Nevada
Wyoming
Uttic
Washington
New York Boy Among Filibusters Executed in Brazil Source
New York, Dec. 11. It is learned that Samuel Parker, 22, of New York, is among filibusterers recently arrested and sentenced to death in Brazil. Parker left New York claiming he would join a force to capture a Brazilian slave and had secured a position with a shipboard venture. The State Department has been asked to intervene to save the lives of young Americans involved in the ill-fated attempt led by a man described as a famous Mexican revolutionary.
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New York
Allan
Prosprat
Ermete Norell
Tallin
Americy
Plat
Der
Jidarlenaidi
Metropolitan Opera Hose
Wai
Roan
Tel Anpenstance
Tralian
Rosai
Aenatella
Manattay Company
Caldo
Grove
Cuorgs
New Jersey
Samuel Parker
Minag Geraés
Brazil
Yous Parker
Braz
State Department
Republicans Win Hibbard Elected Boston Mayor
George A. Hibbard, a Republican, was elected mayor of Boston yesterday, defeating Democrat John Fitzgerald by a wide margin. The city remains wet, with alcohol saloons kept out of the suburbs by a strong voter turnout and prohibition sentiment.
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George A. Hibbard
Boston
Mase
Juhi F. Fitzgerald
Hotorman Saves Street Car Crash In Narrow Moment
A motorman on the Ha Lo and GN line avoided a serious crash when a switch engine struck the rear of a street car but did not derail it. Superintendent Wattlewait cited an official report and said the conductor may have blocked the view. The engine, moving slowly, likely caused only a minor jolt and a cap to be knocked from the track. D. Hoye, 11 W Commerce Street.
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Ha Lo & GN
Ava
Wecht
Wattlewait
Tuttle
RL Burnett Co Largest Box Factory In The South
RL Burnett Co of 815 Saint Com qwerég Street operates one of the state’s largest box plants with thirty-five to fifty men. President R L Burnett has thirty years in box manufacture and the firm serves Texas, Louisiana and Mexico, offering wrapping paper, bags, twine and printed goods.
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Burnete Co
South
R. L. Burnett
Texas
Louisiana
Mexico
Burnett Company
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