British naval supremacy reshapes world balance of power
Washington report surveys 1910s era fleets with Great Britain leading battleships and torpedo craft, United States chasing second place, Germany close behind. France leads in torpedo boats and destroyers as naval power rankings shift amid rising armaments.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
Great Britain
France
Russia
England
Navy
Department
Charleston
Milwaukee
St. Louis
America
Prescription that Soon Knocks Rheumatism
A claimed universal rheumatism cure from a noted doctor says disease poisons in muscles and joints must be dissolved and expelled. The remedy combines Toris compound and syrup of sarsaparilla in whiskey, taken before meals and at night, with results said to appear on the first day.
Natchez Tribe Plans Laredo Convention February 22
At Natchez Tribe No 2 meeting, it was announced the great council will hold a convention in Laredo on February 22 during Washington's birthday celebrations. Several members pledged to attend. J O Chapman, retiring sachem and current prophet, received a gold watch charm with the fraternity emblem. Joseph Ryan delivered the presentation speech.
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Order of Red Men
Great Council of the Order
Laredo
Washington
J. O. Chapman
Sachem
Joseph Ryan
Milam Lodge to Celebrate 34th Anniversary Ball
Members of Milam Lodge No 2 Ancient Order of United Workmen plan a ball at Harmony Hall on Thursday evening February 15 to mark the thirty four year anniversary of the fraternity. The order, founded in Meadville Pennsylvania October 27 1868 by John Upchurch, was the first beneficiary society in America and a pioneer of fraternal societies. Milam lodge opened in San Antonio February 18.
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Milam Lodge No. 2
Order of United Workmen
Harmony Hall
America
Meadville
John Upchurch
Milam Lodge
San Antonio
W. E. Lowry Visits Chicago Auto Show
W. E. Lowry of Citizens' Auto Company travels to Chicago to attend the city’s major automobile show and view latest models and exhibits.
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W. E. Lowry
The
Citizens’ Auto Company
Chicago
New Art Residence Nears Completion in San Antonio
The Buhler residence at 104 Woodlawn Avenue advances in the new art style architecture first seen in Vienna. Built with brick and concrete, the two story, ten room house includes a conservatory, red gum interior finish, beam ceiling dining room, hardwood floors, and a hot air heating system. Arthur J. Herrmann designed the plans and the San Antonio Construction Company built it. occupancy is expected about March 16 at an estimated cost of 15000 dollars.
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San Antonio
C. W. Buhler
Woodlawn Avenue
Europe
Arthur J. Herrmann
San Antonio Construction Company
Over Night at the Grand Delivers Bright Two-Hour Laughs
The comedy Over Night draws strong praise for verisimilitude and sharp humor. Francine Lorimee and Ada Sterling lead with Sam B. Hardy and Tom Emory, supported by a capable ensemble. Performances center on two newly married couples on a Hudson trip and a shared hotel finale, with notable stage business and audience approval.
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Hudson
the Grand
Francine Lorimee
Ada Sterling
Sam B. Hardy
Tom Emory
Lorimee
Mr. Hardy
Richard Kettle
Elsie Darling
Caroline Powers
Mahlon P. Hamilton
al Rivers
Elsie Scott
Mrs. Cleveland
Robert Bingham
FE. L. Duane
Brazil Plans 89 Million Harbor Improvements at Para Port
Brazil commits 89 million dollars to deepen Para harbor and extend quay walls up to thirty two and a half feet. The Amazon city, a major rubber export center, also works to improve urban hygiene and sanitary conditions.
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Brazil
Para
Amazon Valley
Pyramid Pile Remedy Promised Relief and Free Trial
A promotional plea for Pyramid Pile Remedy offers a free trial sample from Pyramid Drug Co at 420 Pyramid Building Marshall Michigan. The ad claims quick relief from pain swelling and inflammation and says surgery may be avoided with continued use. It urges sending name and address on a slip of paper to receive the free sample.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Kone warns sellers of diseased trees in Texas
Texas agriculture commissioner Edward R. Kone warns dealers scraping forest trees for sale without department inspection risk fines of 100 to 200 dollars. The department outlines sale yard rules requiring inspection and certification for forest and shade trees moved from woods. Cooperation with enforcement is urged.
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Austin
Tex
Edward R. Kone
Texas Department of Agriculture
Sparks Favors Bonding Law for Officials
Texas State Treasurer Sam Sparks urges the Thirty third legislature to require county and possibly state officials to carry surety bonds. He cites current gaps where bonds are not required or prosecuted and says Representative Chester Terrell supports introducing the bill. Also included is a note about Richard T Wyche of New York delivering a Carnegie Hall lecture on storytelling and education with a 25 cent admission.
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Austin
Tex
Sam Sparks
Sparks
Chester Terrell
San Antonio
Bexar County
Court Terms Close For Several District Courts
The December terms of the Forty-fifth Fifty-seventh and Seventy-third district courts closed yesterday and the February terms open tomorrow. A masquerade ball is planned at Modern Woodmen's hall on Saturday February 17 with admission set at 25 cents. A meeting at 8 p m Monday night at Modern Woodmen hall 117 N Flores Street will explain the rate question. Eagles ball is scheduled February 7 at Turner Hall with Souter's Orchestra. Lunacy charges filed in probate court against John Baker and Cleta Vega with hearing dates pending. San Antonio Humane Society officers are George L McCauley and Fred Davison 324 Hicks Building old phone 71. D D Drake moved to 302 Swearingen McGraw Building from 201 Central Trust. Highland Shooting Club plans Grand Prize Mask Ball on Sunday February 11 with Theo Artzt Orchestra. Epilepsy charges filed yesterday against G W Coleman to seek adjudication as an epileptic for institutional treatment.
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Modern Woodmen Hall
N. Flores Street
Dr. Forest Moves Eye Ear Nose and Throat Office
Dr. N. E. Forest, an eye ear nose and throat specialist, has relocated from the Frost building to 411 Main Avenue.
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N. E. Forest
Main Avenue
New Trial Refused in Fant vs Sullivan Case
In Fifty-seventh district court Judge Arthur W. Seeligson refused a new trial in D R Fant et al versus D Sullivan et al. Fant and others had secured judgment against Sullivan. Also noted are notices of Burglary charges against John Freeman and binding over to the grand jury, set at $500 bond. Bibliographic blurbs name Dr Ralph S Jackson and Dr William F Luter, plus references to local venues and services.
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Arthur W. Seeligson
Fifty-seventh
D. R. Fant
D. Sullivan
Fant
Sullivan
Joseph Umscheid
John Freeman
Will Green
Green Greenwood
Local notices and court actions in city paper
Drs. Garring and Hatcher osteopaths list office at 206 Gunter building with old phone 6828 and taxi numbers on 128. Langford bound over on a statutory crime charge in Justice Umscheid's court. Vargas family row leads to assault to murder and pistol charges in county court against multiple Vargas members and Martinez and Robertson.
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Drs
Garring & Hatcher
Osteopaths
Gunter Building
B. F. Langford
Vargas House
Sheriff's Sale of Fritz and Magdalena Schneider Property
On the courthouse steps at 10 a m Tuesday February 6 the property of Fritz Schneider and Magalena Schneider will be sold to the highest bidder. The two lots at the corner of Wyoming and Cherry streets near the Southern Pacific depot include a two story residence, bakery bake ovens butcher shop bakery wagons horses and household furniture with other items.
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Fritz Schneider
Magalena Schneider
Wyoming and
Cherry Streets
Southern Pacific
Dentist Dr Tinkham in Moore Building Suite 422 428
H I Miller a Pearson syndicate director now in Mexico will reach San Antonio February 10 on route north and likely to stop over, as chief engineer C H Kearney notes.
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FE. Tinkham
Moore Building
Young man stabbed near home in San Fernando Street incident
Stabbed in the breast with a pocket knife near his home at 10 30 last night Manco 18 years old 210 San Fernando street reported to police that he and the attacker a Mexican had a dispute assailant escaped Miller accompanied Dr F S Pearson to Mexico weeks ago and remains there on syndicate business in the republic
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Miller
F.S. Pearson
Mexico
The
Republic
Blas Manco
San Fernando Street
Manco
Directors Meeting Postponed For Artesian Belt Railroad
A directors meeting for Artesian Belt railroad was postponed from yesterday afternoon to Monday. Officers are likely to be re-elected. Directors will also consider replacing equipment damaged in the recent wreck south of Somerset.
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Artesian Belt Railroad
Somerset
Changes at the Menger Hotel staffing announced
The Menger Hotel appoints Frank Phoenix as mail clerk and makes changes with night clerk duty given to a former mail clerk. Manager A McGowan announced the changes yesterday at the Menger hotel.
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Menger
Fred P. Flato
Menger Hotel
The
Frank Phoenix
A. McGowan
Menger Yesteray
City and County Block Maps by R V Surveyor
City and county block maps available from R V Surveyor. new phone 2728. old phone 7377.
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R. V. Surveyor
Anniversary Ball at Harmony Hall
Milam Dodge No 2 hosts an Anniversary Ball on February 15 at Harmony Hall with admission 25 cents featuring Theo Artzt on music duties.
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Milam Dodge
Harmony Hall
Theo
Artzt Music
Real estate transfer of home of H E Ogg in San Antonio
A San Antonio transaction closed yesterday selling the home of H E Ogg at 714 Avenue C to Dr F A Allen of New Hampshire for 10500 dollars. Dr Allen plans to move to San Antonio as his future home. The deal was negotiated by H C Feldman.
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San Antonio
H. E. Ogg
Avenue C
F. A. Allen
New Hampshire
Delegates to Be Elected at San Antonio Merchants Meeting
At a San Antonio Retail Merchants Association gathering next Thursday night delegates to the state and national conventions will be chosen and plans made for a spring smoker. A vacancy on the board of directors from A G Barry's resignation will be filled.
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San Antonio
Lecture on Old and New China by Dr Wilcox
Missionary Dr M C Wilcox who has spent twenty five years in China will give an address on Old and New China this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Young Men's Christian Association. He is familiar with the Oriental nation and will share experiences from his work. He plans to return to Shanghai in the near future.
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China
M. C. Wilcox
Young Men’s Christian Association
Wilcox
Shanghai
Home Cooking Enjoyed at Matthew's Delicatessen Event
Matthew's Delicatessen and Cafeteria on 222 Lee Soya Street hosted a community tasting day. Residents gathered to sample menus and share recipes while staff showcased new dishes and local suppliers.
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Matthew
Lee Soya Street
Actual trial of Snead to begin Monday
Fort Worth Texas February 3 The jury is complete in Judge Swayne's district court and the trial of J B Snead Amarillo banker accused of murdering Captain A G Boyce will begin Monday morning Snead plans to plead temporary insanity and may claim unwritten law related to Mrs Snead’s alleged abduction The jury mostly southern born and married seven jurors were selected tonight both sides eager to start testimony Snead believes he will be acquitted
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Fort Worth
Tex
Boyces
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Richard T. Wyche
New York
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Carnegie Hall
Wyche
Modern Woodmen’s Hall
Eagles’ Ball
Turner Hall
Souter
John Baker
Cleta Vega
San Antonio Humane Society
George L. McCauley
Fred Davison
Hicks
D. D. Drake
Central Trust Building
Swearingen-McGraw Building
Highland Shooting Club
Artzt Orchestra
G. W. Coleman
Ralph S. Jackson
Prospect Hill
Commerce
Diaz Sisters Orchestra
William F. Luter
Pecan Street
H. C. Parker
Odd Fellows Hall
Crockett Hotel
U. G. W. of America
Trades Council Hall
Bexar County Humstve Society
Mackay Building
E. M. Collins
Lucchese Bros
Blue Ribbon House
Losoya Street
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Commerce Street
Geo. W. Brackenridge
Leroy G. Denman
Hbdwin Chamberlain
M. BS. Brackenridge
Perd Herff Sr
Caroline Thos. B. Palfrey
L. Hebfy
P. J. Owens Lumber CO
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