Pioneer Resident of City Is Dead
Juan Antonio Chavez 84 died at his home 229 Obraje street from acute indigestion. A San Antonio pioneer born 1827 he witnessed the Alamo fall and lived under five flags while serving as county commissioner and state legislator. Survived by five children and two sons-in-law. funeral pending arrival of a son from Houston. Syler-Davis infant and Rovartus Smith death notices follow with burial arrangements. Smith was a traveling salesman from Chicago, died at Sutherland Springs and buried in Kansas City per relatives’ instructions.
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Juan Antonio Chavez
San Antonio
Obraje Street
Mr. Chavez
Alamo
Mexico
Santa Ana
Texas Republic
United States
Odin
Perryville
St. Vincent’s College
Chavez
Bexar County
J. W. Thackmorton
Wurzbach
John Crawford
Richard H
Adela
Gertrudis
Ella
Fred Chavez
Houston
Robbers Fight Citizens in Leroy Safe Explosion
In Waco Texas on December 28 a safe in O Obelander’s saloon at Leroy county was blown open and over a hundred dollars taken. Fleeing thieves exchanged shots with pursuing residents but no injuries occurred. Nitro glycerine was placed beneath the Leroy bank safe but not detonated. no clues were found. Griffin Succeeds Walthall in Katy railroad appointment. promotion effective January 1.
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Associated Press
Waco
Tex
O. Obelander
Leroy
County
Free Attractions and Shows Spark San Antonio Carnival
The San Antonio Press club hosts a midwinter festival by Nat Reiss Carnival with three free acts and about twenty other shows on Bowen’s Island for ten days. Governor Colquitt attends opening night as dignitaries attend Park O Jay attractions including high diving, a death trap bicycle stunt, and a deep sea divers demo aboard a monster aquarium.
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San Antonio
O. B. Colquitt
Press Club
Reiss
Nat Reiss
Park-O-Jay
Mat Gay
Reiss Company
Maximo
Chefalo
Louis Sorcho
Sorcho
Professor Lukin Heads to Waco Convention
Professor Charles J. Lukin, superintendent of San Antonio public schools, left last night for Waco to attend the annual teachers convention which opened yesterday. He is to return to the city tomorrow.
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Lukin
Waco
Charles J. Lukin
San Antonio
Virginia
John G. Willacy
J. M. Eskridge
Richmond
Willacy
Portland
Governor Offers Reward for Laredo Jeweler Murder
Governor Colquitt announces a 250 reward for the arrest of the murderer of G. J. Levytansky the Laredo jeweler killed in his store last Friday night bringing total rewards to 3500. Administrative notes list Bexar County Humane Society officer E M Collins and George L Mc Cauley with contact details. Also mentions a Travis Park church Sunday School Christmas tree event and local dental and osteopathic services.
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Bexar County Humane Society
Mackay Building
E. M. Collins
Colquitt
G. J. Levytansky
Laredo
Travis Park Church
Civic Art lecture series at Carnegie library tonight
The first free art lecture in a series illustrated by fifty stereopticon slides will be held at Carnegie library tonight on Civic Art. The program is by the American Federation of Arts formed in Washington in 1909 to promote art in America.
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Carnegie Library
American Federation of Arts
Washington, D
America
Girl of the Golden West at the Grand in English
Puccini's The Girl of the Golden West comes to the Grand in English sung by Henry W. Savage's organization with fifty master musicians and seventy-voice chorus. Notable cast includes Luisa Villani and Umberto Sacchetti. Five principal casts ensure full performances with 10 cent matinee admission for all.
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Giacomo Puccini
Henry W. Savage
Grand Opera Organization
David Belasco
Belasco
Puccini
Minnie
Johnson
Ramerrez
Senor
Giorgio Polacco
Savage
Mme
Luisa Villani
Delossy
Pughlia
Ivey Scott
Umberto Sacchetti
Carl
Fisher and Gilbert Bring Clever Bicycle Comedy to San Antonio
Harry Fisher and Mellie Gilbert headline a Week’s bill at the Star on stage in San Antonio. Fisher performs a tramp bicycle act with clever tricks and humorous mannerisms while Gilbert alternates charming costume changes. The program includes Corrigan’s Goats West and Asquit George Holt and two reels of pictures.
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Harry Fisher
Mellie Gilbert
San Antonio
Mr. Fisher
Miss Gilbert
Bill
Corrigan
Goats
West and Asquit
George Holt
Foley Kidney Pills Aid Ills Across Localities
An Illinois seller promotes Foley Kidney Pills as remedies for kidney and bladder ailments, headaches, rheumatism, and urinary irregularities. An ex-engineer from Belvidere testifies three years of kidney trouble with hip pains and bladder inflammation improved to health after using the product. Edwards King Drug Co.
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Foley
Belvidere
Ill
E. A. Kelly
Edwards King Drug Co
Wilson Eyes Texas Visit Then Back to National Scene
The text notes that Woodrow Wilson may return to Texas before the Democratic national convention, planned for San Antonio, due to invitations and strong local support. It mentions his prior Dallas state fair visit and adds that supporters see no need for another trip given favorable sentiment. It also lists social events and news that Dr. F B Pearson, promoter of the Medina irrigation project, plans to visit San Antonio to inspect work and oversee his interests.
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Pearson
F. 8. Pearson
Medina
San Antonio
New York
London
Medina Company
San Antonio and Aransas Pass to Replace Rails on Main Line
A contract will be made within days for heavy steel rails to replace old rails on about forty miles of the Sap main line between Yoakum and Houston. After completion the San Antonio to Houston main line will be heavy steel throughout. Heavy steel has already been laid from Kenedy to Corpus Christi.
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San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Yoakum
Hougton
Sap
San Antonio
Houston
Kenedy
Corpus Christi
Russian troubadours end engagement at Plaza theater
M Golden and his Russian troupe close three performances early as they head east to Shea s Buffalo. We-No-Nah performs in the Dance of Death act with a forest glade serpents routine, three shows Friday and Saturday including matinees, with performances at 3 PM and 8 30 PM.
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M. Golden
Plaza Theater
Shea's
Buffalo
N. Y
Keith-Proctor
Spencer
We-No-nah
Fifth Avenue Theater
East
We- No-Nah
St Anthony Hotel Nixes New Year Souper De Lux
The St Anthony hotel will celebrate New Year's with a souper de lux served Saturday December 30 at 10 30 p m.
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St. Anthony
Matinee at the Royal Proves Highly Successful
The bargain matinee at the Royal last Saturday drew strong turnout. Manager Nix announced plans to capitalize on the success with future screenings and promotions.
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the Royal
Nix
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Central Trust Company Capital
Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas
Wagenfehr Poultry Depot
Syler
Davis Syler
G. A. Syler
Muldoon
California Fig Syrup Co
Ornia'fig Syrup CO
Deroy
The
San Antonio Loan & Trust Go
West
Uardian
Leroy G. Denman
Edwin Directors
W. Brackenridge
Chamberlain
Perd Merff Sr
Caroline Kampmann
Thos. B. Palfrey
Chas. A. Zilker
I. Herf
Seo'y
Bowen's Island
Gay Paree
Lotta
Mamie
Bohemian Glass Blowers
Irene
Carter
Blanche Morrison
Aborn Opera Company
Drs
Garring & Hatcher
Gunter Building
J. H. Rice
Gibbs Building
Texas
George L. McCauley
Hicks Ridg
Wight and Sundays
LeComte
Kohr's
Turner Hall
Dixie Social Club
Beethoven Hall
Sprague
Dixon
Temple
O’brien
Bailey
Larkin
Muth
Fred Hummert
Fall Paper, Paint and Artists’ Materials
W. Commerce Street
Grand Opera House
SAN Antonio Press Club
Atu
Bowen’s Island
Garden Street
Nichols Nelson Troupe
Delmore and Light
Victor and
Gerard
Seaman
Killian
LeFevre and
St. John
Chas. W. Bowser Co
ROYAL
Temple and
O'Brien
Golden Voices
Fisher
Gilbert
Schaefer Drug Co
Quality
Avenue C
Hillyer Deutschjarratt Company
Epp
Sap Depot
California
W. C. Hirzel
Gunter
Commerce
National Woolen Mills
S. A. Welding CO
East Commerce St
DR. Jaby & Baldwin
Office
S P. m
Gunter Bldg
J. Harvey Moore
Antwerp
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