No Decision Reached Regarding Bowlegs
Washington D C December 18 debate at the National Press club on bowlegs versus knock knees as navigation threats. Senator Gore and others criticized constitutional framers. referee John Hammond reported no serious obstruction from either condition. Hammond urged peaceful goodwill by forcing a handshake before the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Press Club
Sulzer
New York
Stanley
Kentucky
Penrose
Gore
John Hayes Hammond
Taft
George V
International Board of Navigation
Berlin
Hammond
Salt Creek
Forty two reels on two Wig Wams licensed service
A listing notes a licensed service offering forty two reels across two Wig Wams with no repeaters indicated.
Germany weighs response to American Tobacco invasion
Berlin December 13 the imperial chancellor Dr Von Bethmann Hollweg said the government is watching alleged American Tobacco company efforts to enter the German cigarette market and whether preventative measures are possible The decision may hinge on the fate of the petroleum monopoly bill and its impact on German tobacco growers manufacturers and merchants
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germany
Taxes Due 1912 Real Estate Personal Property and Poll
State and county taxes for the year 1912 on real estate and personal property as well as poll taxes must be paid to J. R. Bitter tax collector by January 31, 1913 to avoid a 10 percent penalty and costs of levying on personal property. J. R. Davis, County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bitter
J. R. Davis
Powell Studio Christmas Photos Offer Prompt Artistic Portraits
The Powell Studio advertises Christmas photography with all work finished promptly and in an artistic manner. Located at 51112 and 613 E Houston St, the studio promotes its latest productions in photography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Studio
E. Houston
Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service
Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 East Commerce with phone access at 341.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riebe Undertaking Co
E. Commerce
Newton, Weller & Wagner Co
Commerce St
Lap Robes From Wood Ward Carriage Co Offered In Plush or Wool
Plush or wool lap robes for automobile or carriage offered by Wood Ward Carriage Company. Strong emphasis on durable materials and versatile use for both modern autos and classic carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward Carriage Company
State wide plan mooted for San Antonio 1915 jubilee pageant
A Harvest Jubilee meeting discussed a large state wide pageant in 1915 to commemorate San Antonio founders and Texas history. Plans include a scened spectacle, possible Chamber of Commerce support, and statewide fundraising to attract visitors for Panama Exposition year travel. The association reported a small deficit despite prior jubilee success and outlined receipts and expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Harvest Jubilee Association
Horn of Plenty
Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd Spencer
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
San Diego
Rennert
Fair Grounds
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Relief
Claims quick cure for colds and grippe with Pape's Cold Compound every two hours. Describes relief from headache fever sneezing nasal congestion throat soreness and rheumatic pains in minutes. urged to use only as directed and purchase 25 cent package from any druggist with no substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Pape
Candy Trust Attacked in Philadelphia Antitrust Suit
Attorney General Wickersham filed a civil anti trust suit in Philadelphia against the Philadelphia Jobbers Confection Association. The suit charges members and jobbers conspired to force candy manufacturers to sell only through designated intermediaries rather than direct to retailers or consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Candy” Trust of
Wickersham
Philadelphia Jobbers’ Confection Association
ZEMO Promises Quick Cure for Eczema
Advertised remedy ZEMO claims to soothe all eczema forms with a 25 cent trial bottle. It sells at San Antonio druggists and local stores with a full guarantee and a regular price of 1.00 for the large bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Wm. Appman, Burns & Co
Bexar Drug Co
A. Dreiss
H. L. Wagner
Sommers-McElroy
Brakeman Wins Suit for $10,000 Damages
Terrence Burtnett, a brakeman, won a $10,000 judgment against the Erie Railroad in New York County Supreme Court under the Federal Employers Liability Act. The jury found he lost a foot after being thrown from a freight car roof during interstate service. contributory negligence could reduce damages. Justice Delehanty charged the jury under the act’s provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Terrence Burtnett
Erie Railroad
Burtnett
Bartnett
Delehanty
Charters Issued In Texas Theaters And Trades
Charters issued for several firms in Texas include South Texas Traction of Houston with 20000 capital stock to build electric or gasoline cars in Texas. incorporators A. E. Hall C. H. Hall and John A. Owen of Alvin. Knowlan Stevenson of Victoria with 2000 capital stock for merchandising. J. W. Stevenson A. F. Knowlan and J. T. Linebaugh of Victoria. H. C. Harder company of Mart with 10000 capital stock. J. G. Heath T. C. Lawrence H. C. Harder and Arthur C. McKenzie. Rosita Live Stock company of San Antonio proves final capital payment. Capeville dissolution certificate filed. Lincoln Machine company of Houston with 50000 capital stock. incorporators G. S. Rumbaugh E. E. Savage and W. F. Carothers. Porters and Waiters Athletic Association of El Paso has no capital stock. incorporators John E. Kelly Henry Wyles Amos Williams.
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Austin
Tex
South Texas Traction Company of
Houston
Capital Stock
A. E. Hall
C. H. Hall
John A. Owen
Alvin
Brazoria County
Knowlan-Stevenson Company of
Victoria
J. W. Stevenson
A. F. Knowlan
J. T. Linebaugh
H. C. Harder
Capital
G. S&s. Rumbaugh
Greensburg
E. E. Savage
South Houston
W. F. Carothers
Porters and Waiters’ Athletic Association
Paso
John E. Kelly
Henry Wyles
Amos Williams
Railroad firm reelects Owen and slate of directors
Mobile Alabama December 13 Vice President and General Manager W F Owen of the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago railroad was reelected as director at the stockholders annual meeting in the cotton exchange building offices. All other directors were reelected including Henry Walters B F Yoakum Milton H Smith B L Winchell W L Mapother C I Hillard J H Ellis L S Berg G R Sheldon and C Beekman all of New York Louisville Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
W. F. Owen
New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago Railroad
Cotton Exchange
Henry Walters
New York
B. F. Yoakum
Milton H. Smith
Louisville
B. L. Winchell
Chicago
W. L. Mapother
C. I. Hillard
J. H. Ellis
L. 8. Berg
G. R. Sheldon
C.4
Beekman
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Cleanser Company
Dallas Or
Boerne, Texas
American Tobacco Company
Lee Affairs
San Antonio Drug Company
A. B. Frank Company
G. A. Duerler Company
Dr. Fred Terrell
Wolff & Marx
Joske Bros. Co
Bell Jewelry Company
Household Furniture Company
G. A. Stowers Furniture Company
San Antonio Hotel Company
St. Anthony Hotel
Albert Steves
Albert Kronkosky
Franz Groos
Eae Ponsco
GAG Stomns Isc Ccaen
UOT Vo Sk
Alamo
Uae
Tore Ca Aks Cies
Washer Brothers Co
Eczema
Zemo
W. & G. Shoe Co
S “Selz Royal Blue” Store
East
Houston Street
Brakeman
New York Supreme Court
Eeg
George
Greece
Saloniki
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