Graham enters upon new duties as public amusements inspector
Mrs. Clara L. Graham of San Antonio, appointed by Mayor Brown, begins work as inspector of public amusements and policewoman. She will study state laws and city ordinances, operate from city hall, and focus on preventative, female led youth protection with office hours and city-wide outreach.
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Clara L. Graham
San Antonio
Graham
Brown
Ilice Court
Clara ID. Graham
Peru
Ind
Ben Hur to Play at Grand Opera House
Grand to stage Ben Hur January 12 and 13 by Klaw and Erlanger with remodel of the Grand stage. William Ayres invents a system to manage the 15 scenes with less labor. Edgar Stillman Kelley crafts the score. Gustav Hinrichs directs the chorus and orchestra. The production promises top American stagecraft. Dansant at the St Anthony Wednesdays and Saturdays 4 to 6.
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Klaw & Erlanger
Edgar Stillman Kelley
Gustav Hinrichs
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Columbia University
Christmas celebration planned for Fort Sam Houston children
Officers and enlisted men at Fort Sam Houston will host a post children’s Christmas event in the garrison gymnasium on Wednesday. A detachment will bring in a large Christmas tree from Leon Springs, and a committee of post women coordinates festivities with Santa, candy and fruit gifts, and music from the post band. Major Barton Perry chairs the preparations along with Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Hennessy, and Mrs. Tilford.
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Fort Sam Houston
Leon Springs
Barton W. Perry
Third Field Artillery
R. A. Brown
F. B. Hennessy
Artillery
James D. Tilford
Cavalry
Busy Week at Port Port Aransas Texas Ships Trade Fire
Port Aransas reports heavy ship activity with the Kenebee arriving from New York to load Freeport sulphur at Texas City, Saint Bede carrying 12 500 bales of Texas cotton to Bremen, and Charles E Harwood arriving from Tampico with about 30 000 barrels of crude oil. Crew observed Federal and Constitutional forces fighting with bullets striking the hull but causing no damage.
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Port Aransas
Tex
Kenebee
New York
Texas
Texas City
New York City
Saint Bede
Bremen
Charles E. Harwood
Tampico
Two Weddings in Ten Minutes Set Record
Justice R Neill Campbell tied the knot for John W Robinson and Willie Ray Walker and for John F Barnett and Maggie Hawkins in his private office. Each couple acted as witnesses for the other as the ceremony closed just as the first finished.
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R. Neill Campbell
John W. Robinson
Willie Ray Walker
John F. Barnett
Maggie Hawkins
Barnett
Miss Hawkins
Robinson
Miss Walker
Christmas Program Planned by Women at Young Woman's Association
The Young Woman's Association will hold a 5 PM vesper service on Sunday with a special Christmas program featuring readings and music led by Miss Rosalee Venable. Elizabeth Wright reads The First Christmas Tree, Marguerite Guinn plays violin with Mrs. Bertha Kelly, who also leads songs. A Christmas tree for boarders is planned with possible Eve or morning festivities.
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Young Woman's Christmas Association
Rosalee Venable
Elizabeth Wright
van Dyke
Marguerite Guinn
Bertha Kelly
Santa Claus
Delay in County Bond Record Due to Auditor Illness
County Judge James L. Davis postponed sending the county’s $1,000,000 bond issue record because city auditor Charles F. A. Hummel was ill. Documents should be ready early next week for submission to Dillon, Thompson & Clay, then to the attorney general for final ratification. Bids for sale may open in January with funds available by February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. A. Hummel
San Antonio
James L. Davis
Dillon, Thompson & Clay
Davis
Crosbyton Railroad vs Railroad Commission Injunction Set
The Crosbyton-South Plains Railroad and the railroad commission agreed to a merits trial in January 22 before Judge Wilcox in the Twenty-sixth District Court. An earlier notice suggested selective dining recommendations at Matthews Cafe on Losoya Street, described in the ad text.
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Austin, Tex
Crosbyton-South Plains Railroad
Railroad’ Commission
Wilcox
Twenty-sixth District Court
Railroad Seeks Injunction Over Spur Track Order
A railroad asks a court to prohibit the commission from enforcing an order that would compel construction of a spur track at Ralls Crosby County. The case centers on restraining the commission’s action and the railroad’s challenge to the order.
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Ralls
Crosby County
Lambs Donkey and Cow Put to Use in English Play
John B. Carrington secured three lambs a donkey and a cow for the English production of Los Pas ores at the Grand Opera house December 22 and 23 by local talent. The animals aid the Nativity scenes as the cast questions how a donkey might bray during the performance. Final rehearsal is scheduled for Sunday morning.
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John B. Carrington
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Commissioners’ Court
Palo Alto
Leon Creek
Terrell Bartlett
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Houston
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Sanitary
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West Houston St
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A. E. Barr
E. McCracken
W. Pittenger
J. W. Shoemaker
A. M. Kellogg
F. J. Olcott
M. T. Copeland
United States
Gilbert Murray
Max Farrand
Roman Doubleday
Saintsbury
R. C. Schauffler
J. B. Connolly
Gloucester
Charles Marriott
Dewpond
M. W. Goodwin
A. H. Lewis
Hugh Walpole
F Fitude
HH. A. Vachell
Nme
Matthews
Losoya Street
Dansant
A. Collman
Los Vastores
Joske Store
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