Christmas Cheer committee aids poor with daily gifts in San Antonio
The Christmas Cheer association opens headquarters at 329 West Houston Street to deliver daily gifts to the poor through Christmas week. Over 150 women volunteer, sorting bread, toys, clothing, groceries as committees order groceries, turkeys, toys, and funds. Donations arrive from many individuals and businesses, with telephone access and hydrant water arranged for operations.
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San Antonio
Christmas Cheer Association
West
Houston Street
Lloyd Spencer
A. P. Calhoun
Frank Paschal
Benno Kayton
Illiam Herff
Herbert Linscott
Sam Rosenthal
Albert Maverick
Mises Margaret Burke
Fuos-Taylor Grocery Co
George R. Bowen
Miss Lacoste
George and
Franklin Mcckhenny
New Cash Store
San Antonio Drug Co
Albert Steves
J. W. Chichester
Eagle Pass
West End Lumber Company
Tommie Irwin
Secces Cooe
W. D. Cowan
Schulenburg
R. EB. Garner
Anniston
Ala
Sidney Wels
W. B. McCaslin
BE. Reeves
L. EB. Laurence Jr
Thorndale
Tex
Elisabeth
Anita
Tekla Deutz
Gene
Jim Sturgiss
Julian Simmons
Lafayette Ward
Marion
Dicta Hutchings
Hmutehigs Hotel
Gadds
Lawrence F. Merl
Pearsall
T. Ka
Blackmon
William Moore White
Charles Robert Hart
W. GC. Rigby
O.eerseas
J. 8
Lockwood
Roberson
Henry L. Haiff
Lucian Beck
Pancho Baskin
Eagle Elizabeth
Adelaide Richardson
Edmondson
Misa C. Groos
Richard Tommins
Coleman Day Patterson
J. H. Kirkpatrick
SCO
Alamo Plaza
Avenue C
Commerce Street
Main and Military
L. B. Clegg
The
Christ
Ticket Sale Sets San Antonio Charity Record
San Antonians show philanthropy and taste as ticket sales for the Grand opera house vaudeville benefit exceed all records. Assistant manager Jack Burke reports rapid sales with returned checks and two dollar notes outpacing tickets returned, signaling the greatest charity project yet in the city.
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San Antonians
Grand Opera House
Jack Burke
Grand
San Antonio
Women on duty at headquarters to collect city gifts
The following women will be on duty at headquarters tomorrow: Herbert B. Lingscott chairman Mesdames J B Embleton T M Dechman M F Rice Belle Dilgarde Van Teel Thomas W Beck W W Walling and E B Mobley They will send to any part of the city to collect gifts as several wagons have been employed for that purpose Telephone old 7371.
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Herbert B. Lingscott
Mesdames J
Embleton
T. M. Dechman
M. F. Rice
Belle Dilgarde
van Teel
Thomas W. Beck
W. W. Walling
E. B. Mobley
Obituary notices of Baldridge Krog and Goodspeed
Captain William Franklin Baldridge aged 65 died at his daughter's home and will be buried beside his wife in Plano. Survived by two daughters, a sister and two brothers. Confederate veteran and Master Mason. Dora Krog 68 died at home. funeral to be held this afternoon. W J Goodspeed 48 died at home. survived by wife, four children, and sister. railway employee and Odd Fellows member. Funeral Tuesday afternoon.
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Baldridge
William Franklin Baldridge
P H. McNemer
East
Dewey Place
Plano
Tex
Shelley-Loring Company
Huntsville
Ala
Masons
Co. K
Death of Hamil in Yoakum Yard Accident
Louis Hamil aged 42 died at Santa Rosa hospital from injuries suffered in an accident in Yoakum yards Friday night. A switchman for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway, he sustained a fractured skull and broken arm. He was a Mason and member of the Order of Railway Conductors, survived by a wife and five sons, all of Yoakum. Interment will be in Yoakum after body was prepared by Shelley-Loring.
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Hamil
Louis Hamil
Santa Rosa
Sap
Yoakum
Tex
Shelley-Loring Company
San Antonio
Order of Railway Conductors
Land Recovered for Kickapoo Indians in Oklahoma
Francis J. Kearfal, special United States attorney, recovered 6480 acres of Kickapoo land in Oklahoma valued at 750000. He led indictments over 200 for forging deeds and checks. hearings spanned Texas Mexico and Oklahoma. Indictments against Oklahoma citizens will be dismissed as land deeds return to original Indian owners.
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Francis J. Kearfal
United States
San Antonio
Kearful
Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
United States Senate
William Teller
Charles Curtis
Robert M. LaFollette
Eagle Pass
Musquiz
Coahuila
Maverick County
Grand Jury
Warrant Decision Hangs Over College Mess Hall Fund
Attorney General Lightfoot returns from Dallas and will rule on whether to issue the $100,000 warrant for rebuilding the Agricultural and Mechanical college mess hall. If barred, mandamus proceedings are expected by the Agricultural and Mechanical board.
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Austin
Tex
Lightfoot
Dallas
Lane
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Agricultural and Mechanical Board
Witnesses Testify Before Federal Grand Jury in Dynamite Conspiracy
Irene Hermann a bookkeeper and Grace Kaylor a stenographer for the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers were brought before the federal grand jury in Indianapolis as part of the interstate dynamite conspiracy probe. They are cited as important witnesses to identify others involved beyond the McNamaras and Ortie McManigal.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Irene Hermann
Grace Kaylor
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
John J. MeeNamara
Federal Grand Jury
McNamaras
Ortie McManigal
Ride to complete ninety mile test for officers
Major Arthur W. Yates and Major Peter Murry of the Twenty second infantry will finish the ninety mile test ride this afternoon, begun Saturday with a schedule of thirty miles per day for three days. The ride, started under Roosevelt, remains an annual requirement for officers ranking major or higher.
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Arthur W. Yates
Peter Murry
Twenty-second Infantry
Roosevelt
Fire engine test to be observed by Texas fire chiefs
Fire Chief Bishop travels to Fort Worth to witness a test of a motor driven fire engine from the American LaFrance company of Elmira New York. Terrell Texas recently purchased one and fire chiefs from several Texas cities will observe the demonstration of this latest firefighting apparatus.
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Bishop
Fort Worth
American la France Fire Engine Company
Elmira
N. Y
Terrell
Tex
Texas
Bexar County Humane Society Contact Details
Office 211 Mackay building in Bexar County is listed for the Humane Society. Humane officer FE Collins is identified with old day phone 2409 and night Sunday line 5877.
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Bexar County Humane Society
Mackay Building
FE. M. Collins
False alarm at San Fernando box 631 no fire found
A false alarm was triggered at fire alarm box 631 in the warehouse district near San Fernando and South Medina streets. Crews responded but no fire was detected, and no suspect has been found or identified.
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San Fernando
Medina
Dentist Dr J H Rice Advertises Services
Dr J H Rice dentist offers pyorrhea treatment and oral prophylaxis at 613 Gibbs Building San Antonio Texas. Call a taxi both phones 128.
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J. H. Rice
Gibbs
San Antonio
Texas
Wright Wins First Place in School Declamation Contest
Arthur Wright won first place Friday afternoon at Main Avenue High School and will represent the school in inter-school debates for the Texas Debating League championship. Luther Bickett placed second with his speech on The Irish Disturbance Bill by Daniel O Connell and will be alternate representative.
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Wright
Arthur Wright
Main Avenue
Debating League of Texas
Luther Bickett
Daniel O’connell
Osteopaths and Humane Officer Contact Details
Drs. Garring and Hatcher osteopaths operate from 206 Gunter building with old phone 58238. Humane Officer George L. Mac Cauley offices at 324 Hicks with old phone 71 and night and Sundays line 4726.
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Drs
Garring & Hatcher
Gunter Building
George L. MacCauley
Hicks ,Pide
Vesper Service at Laurel Heights Methodist Church
Elaborate vesper services will be held Sunday at 5 o clock at Laurel Heights Methodist Church announced by Pastor Rev J P Young. The city s best talent will perform.
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Laurel Heights Methodist
Kohrs Grand Prize Mask Ball Highlighted In City Listings
The notice lists Kohr's Grand Prize Mask Ball on Tuesday the 19th at Turner Hall featuring the Diaz Sisters. It mentions boarding horses at LéComte's stable and a staff change at Taft Texas with Devendorf, formerly Detroit, taking head physician role at the new Taft hospital. Also notes severing ties with Cafe White Louse and disclaims debts.
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Kohr
Turner Hall
Diaz
Taft
L. ©. Devendorf
Detroit
Mich
Palau
Coahuila
Texas
Local Negro Held on Suspicion for Theft
A Black man was detained by police after being found fleeing an alley onto Houston Street. Jewelry believed stolen from a Pecan Street residence was found in his possession. He was booked at police headquarters on a temporary vagrancy charge.
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Bryant
Meyer
Houston Street
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Offers Tasteless Strength
The tonic is described as tasteless yet as strong as the bitter tonics, dissolving in stomach acids rather than in the mouth. Marketed as suitable for both adults and children, it positions itself as the original tasteless chill tonic and the standard for 30 years, priced at 50 cents.
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GROVE
Autoists Talk Good Roads At Bang
At the Menger Hotel San Antonio Dr F J Fielding new president of the San Automobile club outlines a push for good roads. The banquet marks a campaign to unite automobile owners for better roads and legitimate interests. Plans will organize members and adjacents in support of improving infrastructure and promoting road safety.
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Menger
The
San Automobile Club
Aut Club
Fielding
Pro San Antonio
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Melrose Fiteh Cooper
Roland Travers Company
Plazascope
Bert Leslie
Hogan
Royal Theater
Arkansas Farmer
Jim Dalton
Trimence
Secaf
Shornia
Lion
Coontil City
Moler
Arber Colescnnt
Merce Screet
Antonio
Mills Sam Cohen
Heights
Frost
Salvati Cne
Niver Avenue
Bee Candy
Oton St
North Flores Street
Sig
S ‘Transfer Co
Ant and Per
W. C. Hirzel
Gupiter
Jaby G. Baldwin
Fred Hummert
Commercee Street
Hillcrest Sanatorium
J. Harvey Moore
Gunter Office
S. A. Welding CO
Mas
Kirksmith
Land
Kickapoo Indians
Mike
Goggan
Mike Goggan
Santa Claus
A. B. Chase
Artis
Huntington
Tano
Sterling the
Mendelssohn
LéComte
Cafe White Louse
E. Lewenthal
Bang
San Antonio Automobile Club
F. J. Fielding
San Antonio Loan & Trust G
Uardian
Womon
Geo. W. Brackenridge
Leroy @. Denman
Edwin Chamberlain
Brackenridge
Perd Herff Sr
Caroline Kampmann
Thos
B. Pelfrey
B. A. Stribling
Chas. A. Zilker
WM. LL. Herfy
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