Wealthy Mexican citizen Perez found dead on Houston street
The body of Don Pedro Perez, a wealthy Mexican investor with extensive Coahuila interests, was found on Houston street around 3 o clock. Coroner Umscheid and the Riebe Undertaking company handled the scene and removal. Perez planned to travel to La Rosita, Mexico, for Christmas mass. he had money and a lottery ticket on his person. He owned substantial property in La Rosita and C. P. Diaz, and spent much time in San Antonio attending to affairs there. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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Houston Street
Umscheid
Riebe Undertaking Company
Alse
Perez
Riebe
San Antonio
la Rosita
Mexico
Coahuila
C. P. Diaz
Temox
Bchool
The
Lady of the Lake Academy
St. Louis College
Report of Violation of Actress Tomb
Paris dispatch reports valuable jewels laid with the body of Lucie Lantelme in her tomb. initially said stolen, later found enclosed in an envelope under the corpse's head. An examining magistrate entered the tomb and announced the body remains undisturbed aside from the discovery. The pearl necklace alone was valued at eighty dollars.
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Associated Press
Paris
Lucie Lantelme
Bromo Quinine Laxative Ad Touts Signature BH. Grove
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a universal cold cure, claiming a single day relief and featuring the signature of BH. Grove. The promo emphasizes the product as used worldwide and priced at 25 cents.
Sheriff Receives Pen and Christmas Gift From Deputies
John W. Tobin, sheriff, received a gold chased fountain pen from his force of deputies this morning. District Attorney I. C. Ba delivered a presentation speech and the sheriff offered a brief reply. The deputies present included Miss Anna Waller, Miss Newton, and Deputies Stevens, Newton, Galbreath, Villareal, Henry Garcia, and Millard.
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Cliff John W. Tobin
I. C. Ba
Freight clerks on Galveston Harrisburg line stay at desks
Local freight office clerks of the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad did not strike this morning. Assistant Agent Reed and Assistant Superintendent Sharpe confirmed workers across the Houston and San Antonio division remained at work with no strike notice. Reports of a general clerks’ strike were not confirmed, and officials said vacancies would be filled from many applications if needed.
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Galveston, Harrisburg
Mr. Sharpe
Houston
Clerks’ Union
Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad
Houston Reports Conflict on Freight Clerk Strike
Conflicting statements exist on the strike size in Houston with Harriman line officials saying about 23 clerks are out while clerks claim up to 80 percent have joined the stoppage. No action has occurred on new contracts offered to conductors and trainmen.
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Houston
Associated Press
Tex
Harriman Line
Fire in East Fourth Street Tenement Sparks Rescue Deed
Police rescued thirty women and children from a blazing tenement on East Fourth Street. Fire escapes jammed with occupants in nightgowns as a ladder failed. Officers caught the reforming crowd and guided people to safety, some leaping from the second floor with infants in arms.
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Associated Press
New York
East Fourth Street
Galveston to Host Utah and Florida Warships
San Antonians plan to visit Galveston to inspect the battleships Utah and Florida, the largest in the U S navy and the world. The vessels arrive Saturday morning and stay until January 10 at the call of Galveston officials to let Texans view the two biggest fighting ships.
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San Antonians
Galveston
Utah
Florida
United States Navy
Gulf Port
Texas
Jurors Inspect Jail With Rebuilt County Facility
The grand jury inspected the county jail as a body and praised the rebuilding funded by current county revenues. They expect to adjourn tomorrow at noon and issue indictments from two weeks of deliberations.
Auction Sale of 4 Passenger Waverly Electric Car
An auction sale is set for 2 p m on December 23 1911 at Lecomtes Livery and Sales Stable 222 West Nueva Street. The listing notes a four passenger Waverly Electric vehicle available for bidding.
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Lecomte’s
W. Nueva’ St
Tears Tell Gratitude as Christmas Cheer Reaches Poorest
Poverty stricken women and children in San Antonio receive Christmas baskets amid tears and joy. Volunteers describe corr ale district deliveries, requests for old clothes, and ongoing donations to Christmas Cheer headquarters. About one hundred baskets were delivered with Brackenridge Memorial school involved and deliveries continuing through Saturday.
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Christmas Cheer Association
Corral
San Antonio
South Laredo Street
New York
London
Brackenridge Memorial School
Colima
Brazos Streets
Brazos Streets, To Be Distributed By Miss Johnson
Carter-Mullaly’s
Miss Johnson
Mission of Charity
Crowd stands by as convict escapes in frontier town
At Commerce and Chestnut streets Deputy Sheriff Jack Fraser fought a giant escaped convict as a crowd of over twenty white men watched believing it was a fight between a white man and a black man. The convict downed Fraser, fled into darkness after a shot from the deputy, and remains at large. Fraser suffered facial bruises and the county offered a $10 reward for capture.
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Commerce
Chestnut Streets
Jack Fraser
Fraser
Tobin
Langevin Charge Dropped In Domestic Scandal Case
Paris December 22 The criminal charge against Professor Langevin for harboring a woman not his wife was withdrawn on motion by Mme Langevin’s lawyer Maitre Coudry. Mme Langevin seeks separation and custody of four children. Mme Curie was not named in the proceedings.
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Paris
Professor Langevin
Mme. Langevin
Maitre Coudry
Mme. Curie
Monarchist Revolt Reported in Braga Portugal
Advices from Braga Portugal say a monarchist outbreak occurred there on the night of December 20 in the Twenty-ninth infantry regiment bar racks. Firing was reported still heard at noon the following day in the city.
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Associated Press
Vigo
Spain
Braga
Portugal
Oporto
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Lisbon revolt limited to a few rifle shots
An official note from Lisbon states the Braga revolt was confined to a few rifle shots. The incident stemmed from insubordination by soldiers over punishment questions.
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Lisbon
Associated Press
Braga
Negro thief Josh Thornton Convicted for Burglary and Theft
A juried verdict in the criminal court sentenced Josh Thornton to twelve years after he was found guilty of stealing a large lot, a house, and furnished items to outfit the house. Thornton testified he would tell the truth. His counsel has not decided whether to appeal.
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Josh Thornton
Thornton
Christmas Cheer association to pay bills after January 1
The Christmas Cheer treasurer Mrs L B Clegg states all bills contracted will be paid immediately after January 1 and urges that accounts be sent to Mrs A W Houston at 303 Pecant street for settlement. The treasury will hold a balance to fund next year and at least $100 will be available to begin work. The group plans earlier, more systematic planning to reduce last year’s unpreparedness.
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Christmas Cheer Association
L. B. Clegg
A. W. Houston
Pecan Street
Engraving at J Stricker 112 Dwyer Avenue
An engraving listing appears for J Stricker located at 112 Dwyer Avenue opposite the courthouse with no additional context or details provided.
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J. Stricker
Dwyer Avenue
Court House
Toyland Bell Rings With Santa Gifts For Girls And Boys
A bustling Toyland scene celebrates Santa Claus delivering sleighloads of toys for children. Little girls are especially invited to visit and meet the big family of dolls amid the festive hubbub.
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Paris
Japan
Santa Claus
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