Christmas Cheer reorganizes to speed gift distribution
At 329 West Commerce Street the Christmas Cheer headquarters reshapes operations like a shipping department. R B Anderson and J S Embleton streamline routing through labeled tables such as East End and Corral to deliver gifts by late afternoon.
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West
Commerce Street
R. B. Anderson
Embleton
East End
Corral
A. W. Houston
Christmas Cheer Association
Mildred Brown
Fred Stillwagon
Buffalo
West Commerce Street
Herbert B. Linscott
W. W. Walling
Benno Kayton
Ladies prefer Syrup of Senna laxative for all ages
The ad promotes Syrup of Senna and Elixir of Senna as a safe, cleansing laxative suited for ladies and children. It claims gentle, effective relief for indigestion and constipation, noting cold and headache relief. It warns of unscrupulous imitators selling fake bottles at up to 50 cents each.
Unsolved Death Of Blas Perez Found In Street
The 72 year old Blas Perez was found in a gutter on Simon street Friday with no clear cause of death. Doctors Burg and Berrey say autopsy shows no severe wounds and suggest sudden fright or excitement as a possible cause. No murder light shed. carriage driver who called Perez remains missing. Funeral plans await Perez’s sons from La Rosita Mexico.
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Blas Perez
Simon Street
Perez
Burg
Berrey
Peréz
la Rosita
Mex
IndictmentsListed For Game Exhibitions And Thefts
Grand jury returns true bills against multiple defendants in a House of Mystery case. Indictments include Frank Perez for robbery by assault Diego Cidron and Pat Don oghue for exhibiting games and permitting gaming, plus numerous burglary theft and assault to murder charges against others. The list names 26 defendants with varied offenses from burglary to forgery to horse theft.
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J. H. Bindley
Frank Perez
Diego Cidron
Jesus Addix
Maggie Blasley
Ha McKinney
Frank Lott
Ernest Hall
Charles Cloud
Alex King
A. C. Bowden
Alias Bowles
Ed Wells
Harry Armhein
Leslie Moon
W. M. Harper
Sam Johnson
Winston Elias
John Booker
W. H. Harwood
Body transport to family home after removal
It is noted that the body is expected tonight and has been moved to the family home at 322 Lovers' Lane for final arrangements.
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Lovers’ Lane
Ten Story Skyscraper Proposed on Main Avenue
G A Stowers has leased the Alamo Cement property on Main avenue adjoining the Clower building from Manuel Yturri Jr. for 99 years and plans a ten story white brick skyscraper in the same architectural style as the Clower building. Final arrangements are being completed with other nearby owners. The Alamo Cement site was bought in 1908 by Dr Paschal and Manuel Yturri Jr. for 35000 dollars. Paschal later sold his share to Yturri for the same amount.
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G. A. Stowers
Main Avenue
Clower
Manuel Yturri Jr
Mr. Stowers
Alamo Cement
Paschal
Yturri
Horses to Fort Bliss from Fort Sam Houston
A consignment of 46 horses will be shipped from Fort Sam Houston to Fort Bliss for the Fourth cavalry’s use. The animals are surplus after the Fourth cavalry’s reduction from war strength to peace numbers. Major Arthur W. Yates, depot quartermaster, has a 20 day leave of absence. Major and Mrs. Yates depart for Washington and New York to spend the holidays. Captain William B. Faulkner of the Twenty third Infantry is ordered to Fort Bliss after a recent promotion to captain.
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Fort Sam Houston
Fort Bliss
Fourth Cavalry
Arthur W. Yates
Christmas in Jail for two Mexican murder suspects
Andrew Garza Galan and Nicanor Valdez, held on murder charges by the Mexican government, will spend Christmas in Bexar county jail. Mexico has eight forty days from arrest to produce evidence. no extradition hearing yet as no evidence is filed. Attorney C. M. Chambers calls the case prosecutorial persecution.
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Andrew Garza Galan
Nicanor Valdez
Bexar County
Galan
Valdez
Mexico
C. M. Chambers
Grand jury returns about 40 indictments including Baldwin assault to murder
The November grand jury adjourned after noon declaring 40 or so bills of indictment. One true bill charges A. D. Baldwin with assault to murder in the case connected to Dr. Bindley. Judge Dwyer received the panel and the jury was discharged with season’s greetings.
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Bill
A. D. Baldwin
Dr. Bindley
L. Lewis
J. C. Sibley
Fred W. Cook
Dwyer
Baldwin
St Anthony to host souper deluxe New Year dinner
The St Anthony will celebrate the coming year with a souper deluxe served at 10 30 p m December 30. Most tables in the dining rooms are reserved for the event.
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St. Anthony
Guests at San Antonio Hotels From Across North America
A long list of visitors checked into major San Antonio hotels including Mrs. M de Castro and Miss M de Castro of Mexico City at the St Anthony, Mr and Mrs H A Ayers of London, T H Lowry of Houston, and many others from Waco Dallas Corpus Christi Canton Canton, Jacksonville, Toronto Ottawa and beyond.
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M. de Castro
Mexico City
St. Anthony
H. A. Ayers
London
England
T. H. Lowry
Houston
R. R. McAnelly
Waco
W. ©. Allison
New York
Anna McGregory
Laredo
Natalia Wilson
Corpus Christi
Clare Lucas
Berclair
H. D. McDonald
Ida West
Canton
Charles H. Duke
Jacksonville
Fla
Gunter
J. M. Ermerins
Ottawa
Canada
Ermerins
San Antonio
W. T. Easley
Akron
Ohio
Menger
P. J. Carter
Galveston
Temple D. Smith
Fredericksburg
Hattie Harkey
San Marcos
Kathleen Henderson
Yorktown
Crockett
M. C. Brown
Ll. A. Donal
Boston
Mass
J. Smith
B. C. Brice
Rockport
Bexar
Walter Rothe
Gustave Rothe
D'Hanis
Texas
F. B. Long
J. F. Mo
Bond Is Contradictory In Reyes Case January Trial Questioned
Attorney Marshall Hicks for General Bernardo Reyes argues the bond requires him to answer in April at Laredo and he may not be forced to trial on January 1 in Brownsville. Hicks says he has had no contact with Reyes for a month and cannot confirm Reyes’s presence in court. Colonel Chapa, indicted for neutrality law violations, plans to be in Brownsville January 1 and ready for trial, regardless of Reyes’s status.
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Marshall Hicks
Bernardo Reyes
Laredo
Walter T. Burns
Reyes
Brownsville
Hicks
General Reyes
Attorney Hicks
San Antonio
Col
F. A. Chapa
Fred W. Cook
Chapa
M. Chambers
United States
Chambers
St. Louis
Washington
México
Reyes Heads Rebel Force of 400 in Tamaulipas
Report from Tamaulipas says General Bernardo Reyes leads an organized rebel force of about 400, with recruitment advancing and expected action soon. Army HQ reports little to no knowledge of Reyes movements since the sighting near the Vaqueria ranch, while General Geronimo Trevino disperses troops around Linares and doubts Reyes has a following.
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Associated Press
Monterey
Mex
Bernardo Reyes
Tamaulipas
Reyes
Vaqueria Ranch
Army Headquarters
Geronimo Trevino
Linares
Trevino
Move Against Zapata Forces Begin in Mexico Campaign
Brigadier General Rafael Eguia Liscadic, with infantry and artillery, departs from Mexico City by special train to cooperate with General Casso Lopez to clear Morelos of Zapata forces. At Puebla, a cavalry regiment and rural police join, part of a presidential plan to finish the campaign swiftly.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Rafael Eguia Lis
Morelos
Casso Lopez
Zapatistas
Puebla
Zapata
General Trevino Resigns as Northern Mexico Commander
A telegram from Laredo Texas dated December 23 reports General Geronimo Trevino commander of the Army of Northern Mexico with headquarters in Monterey has resigned effective immediately.
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Laredo
Tex
Geronimo Trevino
Mexico
Monterey
Where is Reyes A Mystified Mexican Revolution Leader
The El Imparcial de Texas piece questions the whereabouts of the alleged Mexican revolutionary leader Reyes. The free translation lists Galeana Yucatan Falturrias San Carlos near Agualeguas Washington St Louis Monterey Brownsville as reported locations, reflecting worldwide speculation.
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Reyes
F. A. Chapa
el Imparcial de Texas
Mexico
el Imparcial
Galeana
Yucatan
Falturrias
San Carlos
Agualeguas
Washington
St. Louis
Monterey
Brownsville
Armistic Breakover Fears Rise Over Shanghai Conference
Reporters describe both sides in Nanking and Peking power struggle as convinced the Shanghai talks are a ruse. Revolutionaries fear Chang Hsun will gain reinforcements while imperial forces solidify positions ahead of any armistice breakdown.
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Nanking
Peking
Shanghai
Chang Hsun
Britain and Japan Consider Dual Mediation in China
AP reports London notes considerable curiosity over a British proposal for joint mediation with Japan in China. Washington inquiries focus on motives and aims as powers seek to back an efficient government chosen with popular approval.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Japan
China
United States
Shanghai
Hankow
State Department
Washington
Foreign Office
Premier Yuan Shi Kai pushes telegrams on Chinese peace talks
Premier Yuan Shi Kai advocates settling all major issues before the peace conference starts so delegates will only sanction prearranged decisions. Officials expect the throne to be retained but debate continues on the monarchy’s future form. He warns against foreign interference to influence Shanghai negotiations.
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Associated Press
Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Revolutionary Party
Shanghai
Imperial Peace Conference Delays Resume Sessions
Shanghai telegrams report Tang Shao Yi, Imperial representative to the peace conference, not yet receiving Premier Yuan Shi Kai's replies. The armistice is nearly complete, with interior economic conditions improving and local officials reducing lawlessness, though unrest remains in border districts.
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Imperial
Associated Press
Shanghai
Tang Shao Yi
Yuan Shi Kai
Peking
Unsure Silence Surrounds a Fallen Commander
The passage questions public reaction to a prominent figure, asking if silence reflects prudence, fear of the illustrious soldier, or anticipation of his triumph. It probes why no outlet now insult him as they did when he appeared to fail.
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Maderista
Topeka Woman Stopping at Gunter for Holiday Visit
Mrs. F. D. Halm of Topeka Kansas stops at the Gunter. She is joined by her daughter Misa Helen Halm who has been studying in San Marcos. They plan to spend the holidays in San Antonio.
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F. D. Halm
Topeka
Kans
Gunter
Daugher
Misa Helen Halm
San Marcos
San Antonio
Be County Farmers Institute to Discuss Cotton Acreage Cut
An important Be County Farmers Institute meeting is planned for Saturday December 30 at the Real Estate Exchange auditorium. The executive committee of the cotton conference proposes a 25 percent reduction of southern cotton acreage and a new hold system to stabilize prices. Governor Colquitt initiated the agitation and solicitors will seek pledges from farmers to plant less cotton next year. T. P. Dougherty and S. H. H secretary met to discuss the issue, and voters' views are expected to be voiced at the meeting.
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Be County Farmers’ Institute
Execu
Bexar County
Colquitt
New Orl
Tion
Counce
T. P. Dougherty
van Orm
Colqul
Bexarty
Dougherty
F. F. Collins
Istitute
Victm
Fraters to Guest at San Press Club Midwinter event
The San Press club to host Fraternal orders as guests during a Midwinter festival at Bowen's Island. Admission free for members on festival eve with grounds illuminated by thousands of lights and incandescents along Navarro Street to the island, promising a triumphal display rivaling the San Jacinto lights.
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Press Club
Bowen's Island
San Press Club
Bowen Island
Navarro Street
San Jacinto
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Christmas Cheer Organization
Brackenridge Memorial School
Santa Claus
H. T. Phelps Jr
T. A. Tirado
F. F. Seaman
Carl Behring
Locust Street
Ian Palmer
Frank Paschal
M. H. Ayer
Emilie Grigsby
King Louis
Charles T. Yerkes
Miss Grigsby
Park Avenue
New York City
E. R. Wil
Major Yates
Carter
Turkey
Wagenfehr Poultry Depot
Case
Trevin
Glyce
Western Union
Telephone
THE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Colauitt
Lodg
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