The Railroad Key to an Escape into Sanity
A traveler recounts using a railroad key to open reserved compartments on a train. A mysterious man in black frames him, leading to mistaken detentions as insane. Officials, a sanitarium, and three experts test his wits while a passenger is revealed as sane. He ends bound and released after a relative clarifies the misunderstanding.
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Britz Hansstautzel
Coursa
Jock
Jott
Pam
Swehman
Chemah
Baron Snschild
Fuchs
Mina
Bera
Victor
Che
Mse
Yan Pisane
Dt Fucha
Baton
Paris
Hans
Hee
Dr. Fuchs
Baron Rothschild
Gltenigls
Berlin
Anary
Dispute Halts Work On Dallas Hotel Project
In Dallas the construction of a major hotel remains paused due to a labor dispute between carpenters' unions. The Central Trades Council backed the Amalgamated Association of Carpenters, while the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, with about 1,200 members, operates independently within the council. Both unions are AF of L affiliates, and the standoff compelled unification of the strike under the United Brotherhood.
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BC Tne
Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Carpenters
Central Trades Council
Amalgamated Association of Carpenters
United Brotherhood, ‘of Carpenters
Wes United
Council
Amahwimated
United Borhood of Carpenters
American Federation of Labor
Fort Riley probe follows alleged post plot report
Military officials at Fort Riley investigated an alleged plan to destroy the post with guns and dynamite. Details of a confession by Private Michael Nat allegedly became public after Quirk’s friends threatened legal action to obtain his sanity details.
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Associatro Press
Junction City
Kas
Fort Riley
Michaelnat
Quirk
Social Calendar Highlights From San Antonio Society
An extended social calendar reports hostesses at West Laurel street gatherings, a Menger hotel dinner for Mrs. Hertsberg and Miss Edith Coburn-Noyes, and a Plaza box party for Miss Marion Seward. The narrative notes a San Antonio German Club dance at the St Anthony hotel with prominent guests and a ballroom program, plus a Christmas school function at Casino hall and a Gunter hotel reception for Mrs Hal Sevier of New York City. The piece lists numerous attendees and attendees’ outfits across events at Mrs Liva Helman home, the Menger, Plaza, and other venues.
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Freeburn
Kansas City
Ethel Pfeiffer
Adelaide Baer
Camille Lang
Liva Helman
West Laurel Street
Menger Hotel
Hi Hertsberg
Edith Coburn
Noyes
Judit
Catherine iHall
San Antonio
St. Anthony Hotel
Atra
G Newton
J. &. Cusagh
A. B. Spencer
Robert Susbee
H. H. Morris
Newton
Cusick
Spencer
Silsbee
Morris
G.T. Brown
Ruth Kelso
Frank Gallagher
Wlpanor Stevens
Miss Keles
Miss Stevena
Col
FL. Towne
Mra Newtute
Prand
Vernelie Petra of
Kouaton
Eleanor Slaveny
Muth Ween
Blover
Dorel Willeinson
Hele Butane
Wie
Mestillion Sullivan
Mumlo Stary
Nelio Punebal
Nora Holmes
Segulu
Alusy Whedu
Ginevinve Bogel
Badle Gulnot
Fort Worth
Annetts Sebraltt
Thay Wat Melon Guentlier
Esthar Wardi
Junni Hoptiva
Margaret Scruggs
Dallas
Zujee
Tingacks Guptal Ani
Binford
A. McIntyre
Robert Head
Cap Inn
Conrad
Taylor
John Spemter
Byrd
St. Loula
J. Grable
Orga Ranchi
Tdmntanent
Jon Mee
Jewtenant FC
Ter
Livulimant Krogand
RG. EM
Tulewtenant
J.B. Webb
Alamo Mission
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Gunter Hotel
Hal Sevier
New York City
Clinton Wenlavex
Marquetite Smith
Has a hydroplane pilot Mrs Lilian Atwater at San Diego Day
Mrs Lilian Janeway Plait Atwater widow of Scuatm Plate of New York has purchased a hydroplane and learns piloting at San Diego Day. She plans to fly for pleasure and profit with Bath J. and Mrs Atwater flying daily at San Dien as hundreds of ladies visit between 4 and 6.
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Lilian Janeway
Jack Neal
J. NM. Kincaid
James A. Gellagher
Roy Hearne
H. M. Newston
Vannie Applewhite
Herndon
Susan Roach
Farnsworth
Detu He Carnal
Beck
J.C. Meredith
Duane Elliott
J. A. Shirley
Haynes
Charles P. Smith
Marguerite Smith
Club and School Mothers' Meetings Highlight Week
Wanmin School Mothers' club heard Dr Blierm on developing Christian child instincts. Mrs Gray’s song encore and fifth grade children’s carols. Bazaar by Ladies Aid Society at Madigan Square Church. books decorated. refreshments served. Bohemian Scriblors reception at International club rooms. Mothers' clubs including Bowls and Burnet met with papers and talks on child upbringing.
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J. Blierm
Wanmin School Mothers' Club
Indies
Dr. Bliem
A.A. Gray
Prado
Norma McKenzie
Ala Society
Madigan. Square Presbyterian Church
Coffee and Co, Werd
International Club
NoDwatels
San Antonio Views Picture Alamo in New Southern Pacific Book
A brochure of San Antonio views issued by the Southern Pacific lines aims to promote northern and eastern tourist travel. The delicate illustrations reproduce historic San Antonio scenes and notable hotels, with no advertising. A second bulletin showcases winter tourist attractions across Texas and Louisiana.
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Alamo
Ely
Southern Pacific Rand
Texas
Louisiana
Sat Antonio
Deceased Rev Chris Olson Found Dead in Brooklyn
New York December 16 Associated Press reports Rev Chris Han Olson pastor at Avenue Baptist Church in Brooklyn was found dead in a bathtub with severed arteries, blood in the tub. He had suffered headaches and mental illness and had recently feared losing his mind. His wife and child had recently traveled to Chicago.
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Associated Press
New York
Chris
Han T. Olson
Chica
Paxtor
Avene Baptist Church
Brooklyn
Olson
Miy
Ana
Nile
Chicago
Cleon
Marher
Mistaken for Burglar, Man Fatally Shot in Texas
A man shot and killed in Waxahachie Texas after being mistaken for a burglar has been identified as Will R Campbell 37 and Barnes 70 years old. Associated Press reports the incident occurred at night during a raid near Ennis Texas with authorities confirming the names.
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Burelar
Associated Press
Waxatacihe
Tex
Barnes
Will R. Campbell
Ennis
Campbell
Fire delays rescue work at Cross Mountain Mine
Briceville Tenn December 16 rescue efforts at Cross Mountain mine slowed by fire. Officials expect no more bodies to be removed before this afternoon or perhaps Sunday. An advertisement cites Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as “Best on Earth” for coughs and lung relief, claiming complete cure after three bottles, sold by King Drug Co and A Collmin plumber of Briceville.
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Rolands
Briceville
Tenn
Cross Mountain Maine
Ats
R. E Howall
Tracy
Foley
King Drug Co, A
Phoenix
Ariz
Hee
J. B. Westfall
Oklahoma
Jeteer Ks
Houston Street
Amusements review of Seven Days shows a funny quarantine farce
A lively review chronicles the New York stage comedy Seven Days in which a quarantine amid a laughter epidemic drives characters to comic mishaps and disguises. It praises the Astor theater run, highlights costumes and a vivacious cast, and notes upcoming week’s strong vaudeville lineup and new acts from Europe.
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Bursnit
New York
Mes
Messrs. Wagentuts
Akerepet
Uval
Broadway
Astor Theater
Grand
Carden Acquitted In Murder Case In Fifty-Three District Court
In Austin on December 26 Potem—Pomper—Hex was acquitted by a fifty-three district court jury on a murder charge. A co defendant Will Hardon was found not guilty. Carden faces a pending charge of alleged bribery involving Stark Porter former deputy sheriff now constable of Pflugerville. Porter is seriously ill in a local hospital.
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Austin
Tex
Pioneer Meeker visits Meeks city in Oregon
Dara Meeker a pioneer of regia trail Kune arrives in the city with his double yoke of oxen to winter. He plans to confer with the mayor for placing his truck on display and discusses surveying and monument plans along the trail. A bill for appropriation is pending in Congress.
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Dara Meeker
Regia Trail
Citcus
Jimerican
Alamo
Mucker
Congress
Teall
Conbross
Meeker
Great Northwest
Cure Indigestion With Diapepsin What It Does
Dyspepsia sufferers are urged to try Pape's Diapepsin to stop fermentation and souring after meals. A single dose is said to relieve indigestion, gas, bloating, and stomach discomfort within minutes, with quick relief advertised at drug stores.
New Methodist Tabernacle Dedicated in San Antonio
A new 20 000 seat Methodist Tabernacle at South Presa Street and Achinter Avenue will open with ceremony tomorrow morning. Bishop Mouzon of the Southwestern and Mexican diocese will deliver the principal address, with Rev S J C Burgin Rev B J Son and others speaking. The church, built over three years by local Methodists, includes a Sunday school area with sliding doors to form a large auditorium, and is part of a group of churches erected in the era.
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Tabernacle Sethe
Tabernacle Church
Rome
City drafts sidewalk law for council review
City drafts proposed sidewalk ordinance dividing districts by sidewalk width and class. Class A sidewalks allowed in business districts with specific curb and gutter requirements. Class B four feet ten inches and Class C three feet one inch sidewalks vary by district lines and frontage conditions.
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Nxteat Dar
Steves
Sidewaix Committee
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