Strikes Spark Arrests in San Antonio Electrical Dispute
Police arrested two local electrical contractors and two workers on unlicensed practice charges amid a widening strike by Electrical Union Local 60. Employers reported proposals and counteroffers, including a 60 cent daily raise and altered wage terms, with a December 18 meeting slated to seek agreement.
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San Antonio
Electrical Union
Claude Conyers
City Electrician
W. M. Graham
Graham & Collins Electrical Company
Thor
Medina Toll Road Nears Financing Finish
Final push to raise 4000 dollars to complete funding for the Medina Toll Road between San Antonio and Medina Lake will be made by the Medina Toll Road Association and supporters at a Chamber of Commerce meeting at 4 30 Wednesday afternoon. Secretary John B. Carrington said contracts are ready and construction likely to start early next year.
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San Antonio
Medina Lake
Medina Toll Road Association
Chamber of Commerce
John B. Carrington
Medina
Carrington
Extra help added to handle Christmas mail at postoffice
Twenty one extra clerks and six teen extra carriers, plus overtime by regular staff, were needed to manage the Christmas mail rush on Tuesday. If the rush grows toward week’s end, more extras will be deployed as the heaviest period approaches. The holiday activity began early and will continue, with forehanded and last minute shoppers alike expected in the coming days. Air Rifles Shot Guns and Winchester Rifles advertised by Sam Speir Hardware Co.
Guns for Battery 8 to Be Ordered Soon
The requisition for Battery B Texas National Guard equipment will be sent to the War Department Thursday by Col J T Stockton after a conference with Captain Birkhead and teens Phelps. The order covers four three inch guns side arms and related gear with uniforms and camp supplies to follow. The total value for a single light artillery battery is about $80 000 and the unit aims to reach 160 men led by Captain Birkhead with current strength around 136.
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Texas National Guard
War Department
J. T. Stockton
Hutchings
Stockton
Birkhead
Phelps
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Willett Orchestra at Dixie Dance and Local Notices
Advertisements list Willett Orchestra playing at Dixie dance hall on Lat Dec 23 with 2e admission, plus notes on chiropodist Dr Appmann, and a string of local business ads. Mentions Men's Liberal Club meeting with P F Stewarts, jewelry deals, loan offices, and a housewarming in South San Antonio.
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Dixie Dance
Liberal Club
Travis Club
P. F. Stewarts
Bexar County
Community event kicks off new industrial center
The NIO Company hosts an evening with music dancing and refreshments to welcome the community to the new industrial center. About one hundred attendees expected, with dancing from eight to twelve.
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Nio Company
Fourth Appellate Court Adjourns Until January 8 1917
The fourth Appellate Court adjourned Wednesday morning until Wednesday January 8 1917. Chief Justice W S Fly will spend holidays in Gonzales with relatives and friends at his old home. The notice lists other brief item ads and police reports of thefts including two large gobblers from Mrs H L Kokernot and clothing from several homes.
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Fourth Appellate Court
Fly
Gonzales
H. L. Kokernot
King’s Highway
J. McCullough
South Presa Street
W. A. Reed
van Ness Street
Two Women Detained on Shoplifting Charge at Houston Store
LCP Mitchell arrested Tuesday afternoon and jailed on shoplifting charges. The women were caught stealing clothing at a Houston street department store. clothing recovered after a search at the station.
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Liceman Mitchell
Houston Street
Weather and War Clash Over Impact on Battle Outcomes
European observers debate whether artillery and bombardment shape weather, or weather decides battle results. Charles Nordmann argues climate dictated the Marne and Somme campaigns, noting floods and mud hindered pursuit and kept German lines from collapsing, benefiting the Allies.
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New York Herald
France
Charles Nordmann
Marne
Somme
Nothing Wonderful Visitor Seeks to Name Jimmy
A terse dialogue from the Boston Transcript records a visitor claiming to know Jimmy's identity. The exchange centers on recognition and the visitor's insistence.
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Jimmy
Boston Transcript
Bowie School Mummers Visit Hospitals and Homes
Fifth to seventh graders at Bowie School will perform as mummers on Friday. They will sing for sick and shut ins at the city hospital and in local homes, then present Christmas trees and crafts. Decorations will be donated to the YWCA for the association’s parties.
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Bowie
City Hospital
Young Women's Christian Association
Wild Horses myth denied by defense witness in fraud case
J Sidney Smith president of United States Live Stock Company testifies for the defense in a suit accusing the company and Omaha Land and Improvement Company of mail fraud over fictitious wild horses. He says wild horses exist as reported and notes buyers were warned it is a man s job to catch the animals. The testimony comes as other wartime incidents and local news unfold.
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Omaha, Neb
J. Sidney Smith
United States Live Stock Company
Omaha Land and Improvement Company
Cococino County
Arizona
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Acoustigrande
Chickering Bros
Becker Bros
Mansfield
the Mayor Piano CO
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Washington
Willett
Crockett
Appmann
Appmann Bidg
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Alamo Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Adv
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Fame
Forum
Young Men's Christian Association
United States
W. J. Biard
Joseph Ye
Crewe
H. W. Green
Riebe
Main Ave
O'Connell Loan Co
Houston St
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
C. W. Davis
Kehoe Loan Co
Commerce St
F. G. Norton
Appmann Bldg
Houston
Soledad
Best
Riebe Jewelry Store
Schlesinger & Schlesinger
Charles E. Lee
Frost
Prudential Bldg
Harlandale
South San Antonio
J. R. Woods
South San Anto
Burns Drug Store
Houston and
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Matthews
Mission-Auto CO
Stowers
Husband
Santa
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Globe-Wernicke
Col. Main Ave
Raompany
J. F. Carl
Phone Crockett 1250
Jeffery
Butler
Navarro St
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Fraternal Brotherhood
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Human Bros. Orch
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Prudential Bidg
Boston
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Falmouth
England
Rynik
Rotterdam
Galveston
Tex
Waltham
Waldemar
LaValliere
Alamo
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