Navy reshuffles leaders as fleet prepares for Vera Cruz
Admiral Beatty to relieve Rear Admiral Cameron McR. Winslow of First division command. Winslow to the naval war college for the winter course. Rear Admiral Clifford J. Roush to sail north with the Louisiana and New Hampshire as Kansas and Connecticut head to Vera Cruz. Fletcher remains in Mexican squadron command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Beatty
Cameron McR. Winslow
Winslow
Naval War College
Clifford J. Roush
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Vera Cruz
Kansas
Connecticut
Admiralage
Plans to Hang Huerta Across National Palace
Zapata issues a December 16 circular calling for public degradation and hanging of Huerta and Blanquet with executions of the cabinet after trials, while outlining a city assault and neutral treatment for foreigners. Huerta responds with a recruitment order for 1000 men per state to swell defenses, aiming to complete by month’s end, potentially adding about 20,000 troops. An unrelated report notes a possible battle near Concepcion del Oro and lobbies for freedom of three Americans from jail on Huerta’s orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Huerta
Blanquet
National Palace
Emiliano Zapata
Mexico
Zapata
Federal Army
Plaza de la Constitucion
War Department
Concepcion del Oro
Saltillo
Nelson O’shaughnessy
H. J. Kidder
William Krause
John Parker
Huerta agrees to release prisoners amid American pressure
General Huerta orders release to show fair play as O Shaughnessy pressed for action. Parker remains jailed in San Luis Potosi on murder charges while Krause and Kidder face custody with release conditions tied to embassy appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
San Luis
Potosi
Krause
Kidder
San Luis Potosi
Sultepec Light and Power Company
State of Mexico
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Mexican Attack on U S Soldiers at Brackettville
In Brackettville Texas thirty Mexicans attacked a guard of six United States soldiers. One Mexican was killed and two were seriously wounded while two soldiers were badly cut. Injured were Sergt. Charles Magown and Private John J. Hurst of Troop H Fourteenth Cavalry. Magown said the detail was returning with stragglers to Fort Clark when the assault occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackettville
Tex
United States
Charles Magown
John J. Hurst
Fourteenth Cavalry
Fort Clark
Magown
Quiet Prevails at Tampico After Federal Withdrawal
The Constitutionalists have not returned near Tampico since December 14. Telecommunication between Tampico and Mexico City is open. The Monterey plant of American Smelting & Refining Co. has closed due to fuel and ore shortages, leaving thousands unemployed. related mines are also shut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Tampico
Monterey
American Smelting & Refining Company
Mexico
Bankers Agree to Loan for Mexico Interest Payments
An international group of bankers arranged a loan to the Mexican government through Banque de Paris et des Pays as to cover January bond interest. The group includes Paris London and New York bankers, with negotiations held in Paris. The loan amount and terms were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Banque de Paris Et Des Pays
London
New York
Surrender at Cruz de Piedra Ends Resistance
In Nogales on December 20 1915 Constitutionalist commander Lt Col Fructuoso Mendez accepted the surrender of several chiefs and officials at Cruz de Piedra marking a key capitulation in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Ariz
Fructuoso Mendez
Cruz de Piedra
Surrendering Huertista Officers Supplying Guaymas Garrison
A large number of Huertista soldiers have surrendered. Surrendered officers include Commander of cavalry Luis P. Rodriguez major Baldomero Figueroa captain Roberto Montano lieutenant Rafael Valenzuela and second lieutenant Luis Rivero. Estimates place 800 to 1000 soldiers surrendering, all armed. Lieutenant Colonel Mendez said new recruits would reinforce the Guaymas garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huertista
Luis P. Rodriguez
Baldomero Figueroa
Roberto Montano
Leutenant
Rafael Valenzuela
Luis Rivero
Mendez
Guaymas
Mexicans Return to Republic from Texas Voyage
Mr and Mrs L Garcia Zuazua and seven other Mexicans sail from Sabine Pass to Mexico after word from Mexico City that conditions are quiet There three stay in Vera Cruz while the rest proceed to Mexico City Zuazua once lived in Eagle Pass where he suffered losses as a cattle owner during the revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Beaumont
Tex
Mexico City
L. Garcia Zuazua
Sabine Pass
Mexico
Missing Son Sought By El Paso Police
El Paso police were asked to search for a son of General Ynez Salazar of the Mexican Federal army. Refugees from Chihuahua reached Ojinaga, then the general’s family came to El Paso. The wife reports his son was kidnapped by Constitutionalist sympathizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salas
EL Paso
Tex
Ynez Salazar
Mexican Federal Army
Chihuahua
Ojinaga
Gambling concession extended for Ensenada racing plant
The gambling concession granting J. P. Jaggi the right to operate a racing plant at Ensenada Lower California has been extended for two more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Ensenada
Lower
California
J. P. Jaggi
Big combine to abide by Sherman law continues debate
The article review discusses the telegraph and telephone combine facing Sherman act scrutiny. It notes DOJ investigations, calls for government ownership, lawsuits, and opinions from figures like George Wickersham and Jacob Dickinson on dissolution and antitrust enforcement. The Mackay company argues continued discrimination if the unity persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Maryland
Burleson
Public Service Commissions
Interstate Commerce Commission
Department of Justice
Pacific Coast
Supreme Court
Union Pacific
George Wickersham
Wilson
Taft
Wickersham
Jacob M. Dickinson
Steel Trust
George G. Ward
Mackay Company
News
Postal Telegraph Company
Telephone
Not Ready for Local Option Election in Travis County
Austin Dec 20 From present indications there will be no wall issued by the Travis county commissioners calling a local option election in Travis county during the coming year Petitions are in circulation to request the election but several leaders say it is not advisable to call it soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Travis County
Birth Notices From Area Parents With Several Newborns
Birth announcements list newborns for couples including Beatty Breeden Reichert Gomez Teague Carr and Massey. The items provide dates and street addresses, noting a free carnival at Navarre and Romana Streets advertised nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Beatty
Porter Street
Robert Carr
Woodlawn Avenue
A. S. Massey
East Delaware Avenue
Roberts 15 Chosen by Real Estate Men
By unanimous vote of the Real Estate Exchange division of the Chamber of Commerce, Charles M. Roberts was elected president to fill the vacancy caused by J. L. Lytle. J. L. Strohm was elected first vice president, and Martin J. Arnold named attorney. Roberts pledged teamwork and community, appointing a committee to arrange a Bexar county products exhibit for the National Corn Exposition in Dallas in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Roberts
The
Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Lytle
Roberts
J. L. Strohm
Martin J. Arnold
Exchange
F. Nicholson
E. M. Hayes
Lane Taylor
Mackey
Bexar County
Dallas
Woman Wins Conditional Pardon for Husband in Texas
Mrs. J A Pietzsch of Hardley Texas fainted in the governor's office while seeking a pardon for her husband and after her appeal the governor issued a conditional pardon. He must return home to support his family. The husband received a two year term for cattle theft and had served three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
J. A.piétzsch
Hardley
Tarrant County
Texas incorporations list reports several new and amended firms
Charter issued for Coree Oil Company San Antonio Meat Company Cooper Investment Company Scotland Realty Company Indiana Silo Company United Auto Supply Company with capital stocks and incorporators. Amendments show Terryll Company increase to 50 000 Enterprise Publishing Company decrease to 100 Co A Ware & Song reduce to 15000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Coree Oil Company of
Coree
Knox County
Capital Stock
G. L. Coffman
J.T. Wilkey
J. B. Craie
San Antonio Meat Company of
San Antonio
W.L. Payne
J. G. Spruling
Thomas A. Troilo
Cooper Investment Company of
Cooper
Delta County
United Auto Supply Company of
Waco
Capital
R. 8
Conductor Attacked During Streetcar Stop in Dallas
L A Davidsonson, a Dallas street car conductor, was assaulted by two highwaymen as he exited his car on the Munger line around 11 30 pm. They tried to take the change carrier, one robber shot him in the left side and arm, then both fled. Davidsonson sustained non serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
L. A
Davidson
Munger
Coughs Keep People Awake People Seek Relief
A Green Bay Wisconsin man, Bob Ferguson of 319 Pine Street, reports relief from a bad cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He notes two small bottles completely ended his nighttime coughing and helped restore strength. Fischer's Drug Store advertises the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ferguson
Pine St
Green Bay
Wisc
Foley
Georgetown
Texas
J. A. Kimbro
Fischer’s Drug Store
Roasted Meats and English Plum Pudding Advertised
An advertisement lists roasted turkeys chickens and ducks along with English plum pudding from Bond's at 235 EH Houston Street. The copy promotes quality and urges readers to request the best offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond's
Houston St
Fourth Civil Appeals Court Reverses Kendall and Duval Rulings
The Fourth court of civil appeals on a Christmas Eve session reverses and remands rulings in Ken dall and Duval cases. It directs Judge W H Hopkins to grant a condemnation injunction, redraw precincts to place towns with each county commissioner, and preserves power with the Duval County authorities for division. It also holds the Kendall county judge erred in declining eminent domain, reinstating condemnation venue against the San Antonio Fredericksburg and Northern railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Pat Dunn County Care
Anton Moursand
W. H. Hopkins
T. M. Dubuse
H. Woods
Duval Country
Pat Dunn
Commissioners Court
Duval County
Dubose
Hopkins
Kendall
Kendall County
Alice Balch
J. Beall
The
San Antonio, Fredericksburg and Northern Railroad
Supreme Court
E. G. Hicks
J. F. Murphy
Bexar
Anton Mourland
J. D. Childs
Joseph Juenger
W. S. Fly
E. G. Gillett
A. B. Hollinger
Karnes
Fly
San Antonio Traction Company
J. T. Crisp
Alice Balcana
San Antonio, Fredericksburg and Northern Railway
J. F. Carl
T. M. Dubose
Duval
D. Fahey
Mollie C. Benedetti
Galveston
Ira Minor Et al
T. H. Wallis
Harris
State Wins Victory in 2-Cent Rate Case
Missouri won a final victory when Judge Smith McPherson dismissed the railroads’ injunctions after the U S Supreme Court upheld the rate laws. The ruling leaves open the possibility for shippers and travelers to sue for excess charges over ten million dollars. Costs totaling unknown amounts were assessed against the railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
City
Missouri
Smith McPherson
United States Supreme Court
McPherson
Burial Permits for Local Died on December 18
Burial permits list Juan A Martinez 33 died December 18 Kirby Texas Agatha Noirry Sister Mary of Jesus 67 died December 18 Santa Rosa Hospital Theresa Morin 50 died December 18 1625 Salinas Street Thomas W King 43 died December 19 201 Grace Avenue Some rivers of Siberia flow over ice for many years and are nearly solid as rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan A. Martinez
Kirby
Tex
Agatha Noirry
Sister Mary of Jesus
Santa Rosa Hospital
Theresa Morin
Salinas Street
Thomas W. King
Grace Avenue
Siberia
Potter Finishes San Antonio Water Survey Visit
Alexander Potter, New York engineer who mapped the San Antonio Water Supply Co system, arrives for a short stay and travels next to Corpus Christi and Kingsville. He notes the water here is pure and says rates should be lowered while allowing a fair company return. rains have raised the artesian head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Potter
New York
San Antonio
Potter
Corpus Christi
Kingsville
Mr. Potter
Rosa Martinez 21 Dies at East End Home
Miss Rosa Martinez a native of Elmendorf 21 died Friday at 1 30 PM at her home 310 Buena Vista avenue East End She lived in San Antonio 19 years Survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Ignacio Martinez Elmendorf and several brothers and sisters Funeral arrangements pending()
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinez
Rosa Martinez
Buena Vista Avenue
East End
Elmendorf
San Antonio
Ignacio Martinez
Real Estate Transfers in San Antonio Area 1913 1918 Listings
A compilation of real estate transfers across Guadalupe and Los Angeles counties including Abbott Troell Allen Huntress Robbins Coale Casteneda and others. Transactions reference lot ranges new city blocks Beacon Hill Pecan Grove and Los Angeles Heights with prices from $1 to $850 and notes about payments and releases. Also an old Georgetown Texas testimonial ad for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Fannie A. Abbott
Hugo Troell
Guadalupe County
New City
South Heights
E. M
Eva Allen
Los Angles County
California
D. J. Allen
War County
Old City
E. D. Allen
D. Allen
Katherine J
Frank G. Huntress Jr
Francisca M. Huntress
Barrera
Matagorda Street
G. D. Robbins
D. L. Coale
New City Block
Beacon Hill
Hall P
Celso Casteneda
Sunny Slope
Alexander Joske
Albin Seidel
Annie Duelm
South Center Street
D. K. Furnish
Mary Elizabeth Chambers
A. M. Walker
Hattle L. Maddox
Robert G
Alice A. Chambers
Anna Gunter Thorn
BE. C
Mary Wandell
Hattie L. Maddox
el Paso
Hamilton Streets
Los Angeles Heights Company
George Hagelstein
H. E. Porter
Los Angeles Heights
Bexar County
H. F. Porter
Cameron County
West End Lumber Company
J. T. Wilson
J. C. Talcott Jr
Pecan Grove
Kuntz-Albaugh Lumber Company
Ellis Albaugh
Anton Elserich
Anton Eliserloh
Lillian Russell to Headline Cort Feature Festival at the Grand
On Christmas Day the queen of comic opera Lillian Russell returns in John Cort's Feature Festival at the Grand with songs that made her famous and a display of London and Paris gownings. She wears a gown by a top dressmaker then changes to a $40 transferable dress to show economical chic for various occasions. The Russell company is billed as the costliest theater amusement on tour this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Russell
London
Paris
John Cort
Miss Russell
Majestic Bill Draws Well and Night of Shows
A review of the Majestic bill notes Augusta Glose as headliner with a whimsical pianologue and quick costume changes. Bessie Kyle and Harry Richards deliver laughs in "A Regular Club Fellow" while Catherine Hayes and Sabel Johnson provide unadulterated, hilarious fun. The Norris baboong are well trained and Baby Zelda performs a varied repertoire of songs. Bartram Dean and Reed supply strong harmony, and the Curzon Sisters close with a spectacular aerial act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
the Majestic
Augusta Glose
Bessie Kyle
Harry Richards
Catherine Hayes
Sabel Johnson
Norris Baboong
Baby Zelda
Bartram
Dean
Reed
Curzon Sisters
Big Program at Wigwam No. 2 Today
A double header from Licensed Exclusive Service at Wigwam No 2 features six reels including The Chinese Death Thorn set in the Underworld with opium dens and a banker daughter, Maris Sais with William H. West and George Melford, Beauty Unadorned a Kalem two parter Vitagraph comedy, That Suit at Ten, and The Performing Lions with a union orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigwam
Wigwam No. 2
Underworld
Matinees at Plaza entice city schoolchildren with bargain vaudeville
The Plaza matinee today is reserved for the city’s schoolchildren due to the budget price and strong bill. Critics praise the week’s vaudeville as among the classiest seen in San Antonio with strong crowd turnout. The Ancient Order of Hibernians attended Friday night, over three hundred strong, expressing high satisfaction. A Christmas week show is announced featuring Mue Elaine’s animal act, the Two Shermans, Marie LeClaire, the American Newsboys quartette, Colonel Ned Seymour, the Sufferians, and other acts plus new photo plays at St. Anthony each Wednesday and Saturday 4 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaza
Playhouse
San Antonio
Order of Hibernians
Elaine
Shermans
Marie LeClaire
Ned Seymour
Spirit of Christmas Cheer Moves Towns to Share Kindness
Donations pour in from Pearsall and Brackenridge as the Christmas Cheer committee collects baby clothes toys and cash. Miss Pancoast’s pupils deliver an automobile full of items while Brackenridge High School boys contribute 14 in nickels. The Conroy twins give 27 cents. a nameless donor offers baby clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hudson
Pearsall
Miss Pancoast
Brackenridge High School
Eleanor Brackenridge
Nickles
Conroy Twins
Repeat Minstrel Show by YMCA Boys Delights Audiences
The YMCA minstrel show at the Gunter hotel ballroom played to a second night with no delays and improved performances. Lloyd Spencer performed a monologue with Joe Walsh, the YMC A chorus and quartet featured in the musical portions, and several new songs were added. George Wheeler announced more YMCA performances as Frank Noel directed the show with Miss Chloe Chaffin assisting at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Gunter Hotel
Lloyd Spencer
Joe Walsh
Rotary Mindrels
Y. M. C. A. Boys
Y. M. C. A. Quartette
Engi
George Wheeler
Frank Noel
Chloe
Chaffin
Major Sparger Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
Major John L. Sparger of Dallas receives promotion to lieutenant colonel of the Third Infantry, Texas National Guard. The adjutant general's department issues the order. Sparger has long served in the Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparger
Austin
Tex
John L. Sparger
Dallas
Third Infantry
Texas National Guard
Adjutant General's Department
Guard
Christmas foods advertised at Bond's on Houston Street
An advertisement lists dressed turkeys chickens ducks and baskets of fruits for Christmas at Bond's, 235 E. Houston St, with contact details and mentions A Collman, a plumber, both phone 397.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond's
Houston St
A. Collman
Also Mentioned on This Page
SES Power
Ettville
Bell Telephone
Navarré and
Romana Sts
Charles M, Roberts
Conviect
S . Oury
Ghat
Appeals Court Works
Gunter
Katy
Denison
All Points
St. Louis
Kansas City
Fort Worth
Houston
Walter Walthall, D. P. A
Pat
the St. Anthony
Spirit OF Christmas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!