Graebner Named President as Chamber Nominates Directors
Charles Graebner was unanimously recommended to serve another year as Chamber of Commerce president despite his protest. Nominations include ten men for directors with five to be chosen, and ballots will be printed for the January election. The board also plans to finalize the Chamber home site on St Marys street and seek lower homeseeker and trade excursion rates from railroads.
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Charles Graebner
Chamber of Commerce
Perons
A. H. Jones
R. T.ruitt
John W. Warren
R. L. Ball
Amber of Commerce
Graebner
J. F. Carter
St. Mary’s Street
Rich Strike Report From Charcos Mexico Mine
W F Davis reports a rich ore strike near Charcos Mexico with ore running 5100 ounces of silver and six ounces of gold per ton. A larger mining force will be deployed immediately as Mexican revolution activity increases in the Charcos area, sparking local mining interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charcos
Mexico
W. F. Davis
House Ways and Means Committee Sets Tariff Revision Hearings
The Ways and Means Committee announced a full tariff revision hearing schedule with sessions daily from January 6 to January 31 in the Hall of the House Office Building. Members from both parties backed hearings for all sides, with applicants mustering briefs and time requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
Scientific Society Elects 11 Officers in Ninth Annual Meeting
The Scientific Society of San Antonio held its ninth annual meeting at the Stevens Building. Officers for the year were elected, 16 lectures were given, 43 new members admitted, and several distinguished members joined. New officers include President Frederick Hadra and Vice Presidents W S Chapin John F Howard and James D Stevens, with Edward W Heusinger as secretary and A H Muir as treasurer.
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Scientific Society of San Antonio
Stevens
R. F. Miller
H. C. Glaze
Harvey C. Stiles
Louis W. Fox
Dean Halford
Q. B. Lee
H. M. Aubrey
C. J. Hinton
Frederick Hadra
W.S. Chapin
LL. D
John F. Howard
B. A
James D. Stevens
Edward W. Heusinger
A. H. Muir
M. J. Bliem
M. D
John Cotter
J. B. Girard
Bernard Mackenson
W. F. McCaleb
M. A
C. Pessels
W. L. Rockwell
C. E
W. Ss. Chaplin
Col
Maj
Bernard Mackensen
James D. Stevenson
Rain Delays Hit San Antonio Construction Jobs
Rain keeps carpenters and painters idle in San Antonio as outdoor work stalls. Many workers lost employment while indoor projects continue, leaving several hundred men unemployed due to the weather.
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San Antonio
Passenger Agents in Session in Galveston Meeting Opens
Joint sessions of the Southwestern and Southeastern Passenger Agents associations begin at a Galveston hotel with J. E. Hannegan presiding. Executive business sessions start at 10 am and run through Friday as railroad men from the region attend.
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Galveston
Tex
Southwestern Passenger Agents Association
Southeastern Passenger Agents Association
J. E. Hannegan
St. Louis
Southwestern Association
South
Southwest
Street Car Complaints Prompt San Antonio Traction Debate
Citizens across the city protest the San Antonio Traction company over long waits and crowded cars during peak hours. The firm defends service as largely satisfactory, cites track shortages and weather as factors, and outlines improvements including double-truck cars and continued track relaying.
City Transit Plans Extra Cars and Double Tracking
Officials say they will purchase additional streetcars this year and double track certain streets to add rush hour capacity. A rebuilt South Alamo track and lighter cars led to using double trucks on the South Heights line, while Tobin Hill service remains unchanged until after 9 pm. North Flores double tracking is limited by insufficient Nolan Street switches and Beacon Hill demand.
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San Antonio Traction Company
Uhr
Boynton
E. E. Eysenbach
Geneal
Rvice
Pynton
San
San Antonio
Biamely
Nolan Street
Heights
Flonio
Eeend
Stormen
Garden
South Alamo
Commerce Street
Iwe
Tobin Hill
Lap Depot
South Alamo Street
South Heights
North Flores Street
Beacon Hill
Beaecon Hill
Harness Matinee Planned by San Antonio Driving Club
The San Antonio Driving Club aims to hold a final harness matinee of the year on Friday December 20 if weather permits. Expect a memorable program with several new numbers. The next annual meeting will be the second Tuesday in January. members must bring an additional member. S Brown and R B Wofford of New Orleans arrived in San Antonio and will tour Southwest Texas on business, lodging at the Menger Hotel.
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San Antonio
Driving Club
S. Brown
R. B. Wofford
New Orleans
Texas
Busio
The
Menger Otel
Third Cavalry Squadron Returns to Fort Sam Houston
The first squadron of the Third Cavalry consisting of troops A B C and D arrived in San Antonio from El Paso and went into garrison at Fort Sam Houston after five months of border patrol duty. The remaining squadron stays on border duty and will join Fort Sam Houston after December 15.
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Third Cavalry
A. B.C
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
el Paso
Southern Pacific
Second Cavalry
Bad Roads Mar Plan for Good Roads Convention at Longview
Bad roads hindered plans for a good roads convention in Longview Texas as county judges and delegates were to gather for a road condition demonstration. Rain slowed travel but many delegates arrived and Tom Finty of Dallas was set to address the gathering with Mayor Bodenheim welcoming attendees.
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Longview
Tex
Automobile Club of
Tom Finty
Dallas
Bodenheim
HYOMEI Catarrh Remedy Ad
An advertising pitch touts HYOMEI as a catarrh remedy made from eucalyptus. It explains breathing the inhaler reaches nasal and throat germs, costs 1 dollar with accessories, and guarantees relief or money back. Leading druggists carry it with extra bottles available.
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Australia
Booth
Hannan Arraigned in White Slave Case
Isaac Hannan, arrested December 3 by federal officers on charges under the white slave law, was arraigned before U S Commissioner Edwards and bound over to a federal grand jury. Without a $750 bond he remains in county jail. Authorities say he brought a young Mexican girl to San Antonio.
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Isaac Hannan
United States
Edwards
Hannan
San Antonio
Orrine Promises Cure for Drink Habit with Home Use
Advert reads that thousands praise Orrine for curing the drink habit, bringing happiness home. It claims secrecy, costs one dollar per box, and offers a free booklet from H. L. Wagner at Houston Street and Avenue.
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H. L. Wagner
Houston Street
Avenue
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Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester, N. Y
Scientific Society
DR. Frederick Hadra
Council
Traction Company
Marseilles
Maderia
Saul Wolfson
Eas Rilous
Scott
Federal Grand Jury
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