San Antonio Robbers Celebrate in Ongoing Crime Wave
A nightly spree leaves numerous homes looted across San Antonio. Monday two men stole varied goods from over a dozen sites, including family residences on West Manona Avenue and East Laurel Street. A 30-30 rifle vanished from Louis Grove’s car on West Commerce Street and several rooms were prowled with no other losses. Police noted open drugstores and stores but no further clues were found.
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Morales Street
South Dresa Street
Fisher's Drug Store
Reversal Company
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Southton
Crawford Promoted to Traveling Passenger Agent
G W Crawford, once San Antonio and ticket seller in the Southern Pacific office here, has been promoted to traveling passenger agent for the Texas and Western Pacific with headquarters in Dallas. Tom Hood, Southern Pacific district passenger agent, announces. Crawford previously served in El Paso as city ticket agent for the Texas and Pacific. his successor at El Paso is J Ginnitt, assistant ticket agent at the Union Depot.
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Torwhe
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Swadquartes
Dallas
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Stornues
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Terng & Pacific
Ginnitt
Union Depot
Elks Choir to Sing at Army Y M C A recital
More than 300 soldiers are expected to attend the Ellis Choir of 25 voices which will sing at 8 oclock Tuesday evening at the Army Y M C A. The recital, complimentary to the Army, will be open to the public, according to J Williamson, executive secretary.
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Army Y. M. CG
J. @. Williamson
Williamson Bays
San Antonians Win Navy Promotion at San Diego Station
Hester A Lindsey of 30 Tech Ave Hue has been appointed apprentice petty officer first class of his company at the San Diego Naval Training Station. Notice came via communication from Lieutenant Commander N W Hibbs. Personal appearance ability to profit from instruction and loyalty to reading shown are factors in the promotion of the men.
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Hester A. Lindsey
Tech Avehue
San Diego
SADDENED BOY MORTGAGES DOG TO PAY FOR PET ESCAPE
A boy at Brackenridge park mortgaged his dog to raise money to rescue his pet from the dot dail. The incident highlights a child’s desperate effort to free a cherished animal.
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Dot Dail
Brackenridge Park
Woman Seeks Vote and Run for Office in Mexico
Nogales Sonora Mexico December 30 Sencita Emalinda Carrillo of Nogales petitions the Mexican government for suffrage and for the right to run for office. The petition is before the Mexican senate in Mexico City. Carrillo 21 may be the first woman to seek the right to participate in elections and hold office.
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Senchita Emalinda Carrillo
Sonora
Senovita Carrillo
Senate
Mexico City
Water Rate Fight Moves to Federal Court
San Antonio Water Supply Co plans to appeal a higher court challenge to a rate hike. City commissioners, acting as a temporary tribunal, signaled their ruling but will escalate the dispute to federal court for final resolution.
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San Antonio
Boy borrows two dollars to free dog from dog jail
A boy wages a small debt to free his dog from a makeshift dog jail. He borrows two dollars, promises repayment with work in two months, and thus redeems his pet as bystanders and a photographer capture the scene of the unconventional loan and its odd ending.
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Cosan
Savant Finds Tiny Killers of Gerres
A Minnesota University study filters bacterial cultures through stone to produce a potent liquid that kills dysentery and other bacteria. Scientists say a parasite-like ultra-small form preys on bacteria, but its effect on humans and animals is unclear. Public notices mention a rate case for the San Antonio Water Supply Company and a judge’s injunction.
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San Antonio Water Supply Company
Unidentified White Man Found Near Hot Wolls
The body of a middle aged white man was found in a field near Hot Wolls Friday night. People seeking missing relatives visited the morgue where the remains are held but could not identify him. Police have no leads on his identity. The man appears to be past middle age with gray hair.
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Hot Wolls
Irvin Cobb Denies Report Of His Death
In a telegram to the New York World from Paducah Kentucky Irvin Cobb says he hates to disappoint anyone but the Chicago death rumor about him is entirely unfounded. He notes the parallel to Mark Twain who also denied a death report and jokes about rumors.
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Reward Offered For Recovery Of Bank Notes Stolen From Hummel
A $1000 reward was posted by clothing store owner Charles E. Hummel of 1827 East Houston Street for the return of four $1000, four $500, and three $100 bills stolen after a con man lured Hummel into a sales discussion. The thief fled from the house with the money as Hummel stepped out briefly, jumping to the ground from a store-adjacent window. The caller used fake stock pitches and claimed ties to Liberty bonds and a friend to be freed from a Mexican government threat.
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Hammel
Hammel’s Hone
Freeze Damaging Texas Delivers Heavy Crop Loss
Severe damage to tender vegetables in the lower Rio Grande alley and the loss of 1200 acres of spinach near Austin mark the recent Texas freeze. Spinach at Laredo Ingle Pass and Wharton hurt. lettuce damage unclear. big cabbage and carrots mostly spared. Austin growers expect seed to germinate with cooler wet weather.
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Texas
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Ingle Pass
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Rio Grande Bridge Saved From Fire
Fire threatened the Rio Grande international bridge at Brownsville early Monday as a 2300 volt Mexico side wire sparked a blaze on the immigrant inspection frame. Brownsville officials crossed to assist and the blaze was extinguished quickly. The bridge remains open, continuing its river crossing link.
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Senate probes power trust in wake of Muscle Shoals drive
Senator Norris of Nebraska introduced a resolution for a Senate investigation into a large power trust said to control most U S electric light systems. Senator Kaige of New Jersey blocked rapid action, warning of potential costs. The measure calls on the Federal Trade Commission to probe interlocking ties among GE, Westinghouse, RCA and related firms.
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Nebraska
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United States
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Power Trust
General Electric
Chamber Directory Meeting Postponed to January
The chamber of commerce board meeting called by President Albert Steyes Sr. is postponed to the first week in January due to the death of Dr. Frederick Nerrel's wife and illness among directors. The final meeting of the current board will precede the transition to the new 1925 slate.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Frederick Nerrel
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