Mexicans Hopeful On Protocol After Joint Commission Session
Secretary Lane and Mexican representatives on the joint commission briefed General Carranza on U S intentions regarding withdrawal conditions and protocol signing. Both sides anticipate ratification soon and plan resumption of talks in New York after the holidays with Carranza expected to reply within a week or ten days.
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Philadelphia
Lane
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Queretaro
Nail
New York
Woman’s Tanlac recovery hailed in San Antonio testimonial
Mrs. P. M. Gomez of 207 Tampico Street, San Antonio, reports dramatic relief after taking Tanlac. She had suffered six years with stomach trouble, hip pain, dizzy spells, swelling hands, and fevered fatigue, but says she now eats freely, sleeps well, and feels better than in years. Tanlac sold locally by George Drug Co. and E. J. H. under Tanlac representative supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
South
Wagner Drug Co
E. H. Meier
Tourchase Tanlac
P. M. Gomez
Tampico Street
Tanlac
W. K. Bell
Tanlaec
Taniac
Tan
Eo. Drug Co
Postoffice Receives Santa Claus Letters in Washington
Thousands of letters addressed to Santa Claus arrive this week prompting the Postoffice Department to remind postmasters that such mail may be delivered to charitable institutions or reputable persons for philanthropic use. If letters lack postage or no request is made, they go to the dead letter office.
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Washington, PD. C
Santa Claus
Postoffice Department
Concrete bridges under construction along the San Antonio Belt line
Two reinforced concrete bridges for a Missouri Kansas and Texas line are being poured in Highland Park. The 20 foot high structures cross Piedmont and Palmetto avenues, with a 60 foot tower moved between sites by rollers and a donkey engine. Traffic is blocked, a large crowd watched, and a tower rider performed daring stunts during the move.
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas
San Antonio
Palmetto
Piedmont Avenues
Woerkmen
Tightei Way
Borrowed Money Triggers Unusual Prison Visit Exchange
A sympathetic prison visitor questioned inmates about their imprisonment. One man confessed borrowing money led to his confinement after admitting he had to knock a man down several times to obtain the loan, highlighting unlikely reasons for prison.
Express Wagons Velocipedes at Sam Speir Hardware
Hardware store at 219 Losoya Street advertises express wagons and velocipedes for sale. Local item listings highlight mobility gear and outdoor equipment in a period retail notice.
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SAM Speir Hardware CO
Losoya St
British Food Controller Urges Reduced Consumption
Lord Devonport told the House of Lords that voluntary abstinence from certain foods will be encouraged and fair distribution ensured. He warned that if voluntary measures fail, compulsory abstinence and rationing could be enacted to guarantee everyone gets their share.
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House of Lords
Lord Devonport
Order of the Alamo Elects 1917 Officers
The newly elected board of directors of the Order of the Alamo met at the Chamber of Commerce and chose J. Frank Gallagher as president and John Turner John Meusebach Franz Groos Orestes Steves and Walter McAllister as officers. The queen of the 1917 Fiesta San Jacinto was named but not identified until coronation.
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The
Order of the Alamo
Chamber of Commerce
J. Frank Gallagher
John Turner
John Meusebach
Franz Groos
Orestes Steves
Walter McAllister
Strayed Horses From Fort Sam Houston Army Camp
Two cavalry bay horses left Camp Wilson Fort Sam Houston Texas named Nes R4296 and R4729. A reward of 19 dollars for each horse will be paid for delivery to Depot Quartermaster Fort Sam Houston Texas.
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Camp Wilson
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Depot Quartermaster
See our new gas heater with fire clay mantles
Sam Speir Hardware Co advertises a gas heater featuring fire clay mantles at 219 Losoya Street in a promotional notice.
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SAM Speir Hardware CO
Losoya St
Adv
City’s Own Composers Featured On Program
San Antonio Musical Club presented a program of works by local composers at the St. Anthony Hotel. Nine composers were represented with thirteen songs, five piano pieces, and two anthems in about an hour. Performers included Miss Minna Berg substituting for Alois Braun and and several singers and instrumentalists, all earning applause.
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San Antonio
Charles Cameron Bell
Helen
Frederick King
Elsa Harris
Earl McCloud
B.S. Eastburn
C. C. Coffee
Hugh M. Taylor
Louis Reuter
J. T. Smith
Bessie Stanfield
Peggy Bliss
Hazel Cain
Merle Rowland
Charters Issued for Several Texas Firms and a Dissolution
Charters issued in Austin on December 20 include Urban Realty Company of Dallas with capital stock 15000 and incorporators John A Gulick Arthur T Simpson and Bennett Hill Throckmorton Cemetery Association of Throckmorton no capital stock with W D Howshey H O King and Mrs T S Richards as incorporators Texarkana De Kalb Automobile Line of De Kalb capital stock 1000 with T B Lenox William Petty and H P Burns Lippincott Beall and Company of El Paso capital stock 12000 with F M Beall W Solomon and J B Lippincott Certificate of dissolution filed by Sabine Mercantile Company of Brookeland.
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Austin
Tex
Urban Realty Company of
Dallas
Capital Stock
John A. Gulick
Arthur T. Simpson
Bennett Hill
Throckmorton
Three held in Sim death inquiry in Kansas City
Police arrest Edna Miller, Harry Fitzpatrick, and Joseph Maccluso in Wichita oil man Arthur B. Sim death case. Investigators suspect robbery as motive after Sim was found dead near an Inter-City viaduct. Mrs Sim was reportedly estranged and en route to Chicago.
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Kansas City
Arthur B. Sim
Wichita
Kan
Inter-City
Edna Miller
Harry Fitzpatrick
Joseph Maccluso
Miller
Sim
Fitzpatrick
Maccluso
Chicago
Milling Company Grants Bonus to All Employees
The Standard Tilton Milling Company announced a bonus of one month's pay for all employees. The firm operates mills in Alton Illinois and Dallas Texas and employs about 300 workers.
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Alton
Ill
Standard-Tilton Milling Company
Dallas
Tex
Overloading The Stomach Digestive Aid Trial Offer
An advertisement for Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets claims overeating harms the stomach and that one grain of the tablets digests 3000 grains of food. It states the tablets increase gastric fluids, aid digestion, prevent constipation, and can be mailed free trial packages from F. Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
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Stuart
Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Federal plan seeks government control of all radio stations
Washington in December reports a Congress bill proposes federal authority to purchase and regulate wireless stations, open government owned plants to private business, and limit alien participation for national defense, aiming for uniform Western Hemisphere controls.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Western Hemisphere
Bill Proposal on Ownership and Board Composition
The text proposes that at least two thirds of stock be American owned and a two thirds American majority on the board. It states that no alien would be licensed as an operator in any land grant on American territory.
Italian Is Found Shot in Secluded St. Louis Spot
The body of Paul Ferrantelli, about 32, was found with bullets in the breast and abdomen in a secluded area of St. Louis County. Letters addressed to him from Joseph Ferrantelli, likely his brother, were found on the scene. Numerous Italians work at nearby cement plants.
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ST. Louis
Paul Ferrantelli
Joseph Ferrantelli
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