Miss De Zavala Quits Alamo After Three Days Immured
A lone watchman guards the Alamo as Miss De Zavala, after three days in possession with a Sheriff’s deputy, surrenders her share of the Alamo property to W C Day. Day plans to rent the Hugo Schmeltzer building while awaiting further resolution in the dispute between factions of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
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Deavala
Tobin
W. C. Day
Austin
Campbell
Alamo
Miss de Zavala
Don A. Rites
É. D. Guinn
Norina Lytie
San Antonio
Houston
W. G. Love
Love & Chantel
de Zavala
Mrr. Taye
Daughters of the Republic
de “Zavala Charter
Wennesday
Alge Mise Dégavala
Love Ab Houston
Miss de Yavily
Messia
Helvnn
Lee
Earner
Texas
Day
Alsum
Hugo-Schmeltzer Company
Confiscation of Hundreds of Postcards by Post Office
Several hundred Valentine postcards were seized by the post office department for violations of regulations. Cards with tinsel designs were considered nonmailable and others failed to meet rules for mail under cover. The confiscated items will be sent to Washington for destruction amid anticipated penalties for offenders.
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Post Office
Washington
Sver
Fulier
Postoffice Department
Yalentine
Telephone warfare and stalled action in Conatabla offices
Fragments report ongoing tension between two telephone companies. In Constable Stevens' office, wires remained intact and activity continued as the old system persisted. County commissioners face uncertain next steps amid disputed plans and employee hesitations.
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Souithwestern Telephone Company
Conatabla
San Antonio
Courts settle pending auctions amid factional talks at Alamo Mission
Courts passed upon the auctions now pending with both factions agreeing to speed the action before the annual convenions. Mrs. Hugar remains custodian of the Alamo Mission chapel and will not be disturbed. Mr. Das states there is no intention to change management of the property.
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Hugar
Alamo Mission
Das
Prizes For Boys And Girls For George Washington Essays
The San Antonio Light offers prizes for the three best George Washington essays from local students. First prize $2 and a year’s subscription, second $1, third a month’s subscription. Essays limited to 160 words single sided, must include student name, address, and school. Entries due by Washington’s Birthday at The Light office.
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George Washington
Washington
Temarray
San Antonio
Office of the Light
Case not finished in county court over Sunday law arrest
The Gimble injunction suit, begun after Gimble was arrested for violating Sunday-law provisions by keeping his place open, was continued to 2 pm. Attorney Brennenan argues the Baskin McGregor liquor law discriminates against liquor dealers. RB Ward, for the state, defends the law as constitutional.
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Gus Gimble
Gimble
K. Brennenan
Baskin-McGregor
Wing
Counry Als
RB. H. Ward
Cupid Routs Every Bachelor in Camp
Mr and Mrs John Ficklen arrive in the city from Waco with their preteen child to settle near Durango. Ficklen, a prominent American mining man, has long operated in Durango region. He notes a shift as married engineers and superintendents return from the states, with even the Chinese cook leaving and planning to return later.
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John Plelding
Nisbh
Waco
Wicklen
Howells
Yeklen
Hutchiain Mining Company
Durango
Ficklen
Mexico
Hyrmenp
Miemien
Mr. Fieklen
Menger
Woon
Doxey
150 Soldiers Quit Army Tomorrow
About 160 enlisted men of the Ninth Infantry will have terms expire tomorrow and the US Army parade will be suspended that day. Others’ terms expire at various times throughout the month. Many will reenlist. some may transfer to other units.
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Becausi
Ninth Infantry
Usar
Eta Aera
Governor Mumon A and M Muddle
Austin Feb 14 Governor Campbell said there is no dissension between the family and the board and the board’s support of President Herrington is proper. Commissioner Milner and Senator Sebastian arrived, Sebastian supporting Herrington after charges were investigated. Milner called the affair unfortunate and suggested students reconsider. The university may end term early as students arrive seeking return.
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Austin
Tex
Campbell
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Royddle
Herrington
Agriculture Miiner
Sebastian
Wrath County
Austining Harrington
Col. Milner
President Upholds, Students Leave at College Station
About two hundred students have departed for home while the remaining 309 prepare for a term end. The board will seek reconciliation between President Hartington and the students after isolating a whooping cough case, ordered by Dr Joseph Gilbert, the college physician, following faculty objections.
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Joseph Gilbert
Yullenis
Glibert
Mayor to the Lake Action at Mitchells Lake
Mayor Callaghan visited Mitchells Lake this afternoon to inspect the city sewer farm property. He plans to report to his office in the city hall Lomorrnis.
San Antonio Weather Forecast With Cold Night
Local forecast for San Antonio calls for fair skies and cooler conditions. Saturday remains fair with an expected low near 44 and high around 78 degrees. morning wind around 12 miles per hour. A general national weather summary follows on page five.
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San Antonio
Muegge On Job Again In Apology From Weights Official
Theoloré Muegee, a weights and measures inspector, resumes duties after a recent illness. Ur Miles suffers a severe grip as citywide disruptions linger, with damage and closures noted during a period of wet weather.
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Theoloré Muegee
Ur Miles
Mayfield Boys Indicted in Karnes County Murder
The two Mayfield boys charged with firing the shots that killed Attorney C. Goode are likely to be tried in Karnes County. The grand jury returned an indictment, and Goode died here after being brought for treatment. The trial is expected in the Thirty-seventh district court at this place.
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Mayfield Boys
C. Goode
Karnes County
Goode
Mayfields
Postpone Meeting on Subway Plans in San Antonio
San Antonio officials delayed a key subway plans meeting as H P Anderson, superintendent of the San Antonio division of the railroad, remained detained in Houston. The session was postponed until next week while discussions with WG Vath leak and general manager pursued and plans and specs for the project were prepared for council review. The San Antonio Traction Co may bear street widening costs on Nevin and Lamar as conditions for council approval, with further ordinances to follow.
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H. PF. Anderson
San Antonio
San Anton
Callaghan
Anderson
San Antonio Traction Company
Nevin
Lamar
Timaly
Conei Committees
Fire Breaks Out at West End Lumber Yard
A fire at the West End Lumber company yard at 727 North Guanda Street broke out shortly before 2. It damaged cedar piles with losses estimated between 200 and 250 dollars. The blaze spread quickly, triggering a general alarm from the rear of the yards as a hose wagon failed near the scene. Likely sparked by a passing engine.
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West End Lumber Company
Guanda Street
Waco real estate man drops dead in breakfast fire
Spectac to the Larch Waits, Tex Mob. Terlaseph Pare ry, a well known Waco real estate man, died this spring while kindling a morning fire. He was about seventy years old.
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WACO
Spectac
Tex
Terlaseph Parery
Bryan Candidate Favored by Wisconsin Party in Presidency
Special to The Light from Waco Texas reports a Wisconsin primary showing Bryan as the party favorite for the presidency. A Texas cyclone near Tyler at 3:15 a.m. killed C. A. Francis his wife and baby and a Black man named Mose Lee. Four houses were wrecked and property damage near Tyler valued at 20 000. The cyclone moved east damaging Hom. Cone Johan’s residence.
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Waco
Tex
Tyler
C. A. Francis
Mose Lee
Hom
Cone Johan
San Antonio Presses Bid To Host State Convention
San Antonio leaders press to bring the Democratic state convention to San Antonio. The San Antonio delegation, led by Senator Willacy and local officials, plan persistent lobbying at a Fort Worth committee meeting to secure a convention for the city. Several committee members are expected to hear their appeal and consider the bid.
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Xenocrasic
Port Worth
San Antonians
Wil A. Morrias
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Johnt
Onlon
Bob F. McNulty
George McQiadd
T. D. Goble
Dan A. Wiss
J. O. Terrell Wade
Say Aptoulo
Bob Barker
Anatin
Hexar County
John C
Willacy
Corpus Christi
Pere Worth
Menger
Tam
San Antoninn
Husband finds wife dead in 91 year old residence
At noon today 91 year old Mrs Krams was found dead by her husband at 16 West Street. Coroner Ben Fisk ordered an inquest this afternoon citing natural causes. An Alamo Foundry employee named Kinuss discovered the household tragedy involving a childless couple.
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Toals Blais
Ble
West Street
Cole
Ben Fisk
Krams
Klan
Kia
Hfelvss
Awhleh
Kinuss
Alamo
Democratic state convention action in Milwaukee in Denver race
Delegates at large to the national convention in Denver were chosen as the committee on permanent organization reported Evan D. Evans of Bara books named permanent chairman. Evans condemned the Republican party and praised William Jennings Bryan, urging delegates to vote for Bryan as the Democratic nominee for president.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Denver
Committee On Permanent Organization
Evan d. Evans
Bara
Evang
Republican Party
Wi. J. Bryan
Deiwoertey
Meyates
Com- Witten
Thyliak
Wm. J. Bryan
United States
Wm. Dennin Brym
Hadley Arrives for Visit and Possible Action Against Trusts
Hadley, Missouri attorney general, arrived with assistant Frank Blake in this city to consult with Texas Attorney General Davidson. He plans to pursue action against the Yellow Pine Lumber Company and will travel to Austin for the conference. Also noted is Valentine Verse Awards tomorrow with a six o'clock deadline and publication of winners in the San Antonio Light.
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Hadley
Sours
Frank Blake
Yellow Pine Lumber Company Association
Tesas
Davidson
Sme
AN. Hidley
B. F. Stout
San Antonio
Levant
Austin
Miesouri
Valentine
Domnerrow
Aus
Yilentiny
Sory
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Antonio
Cheorge
Cupid
Bride
Mumon A. & M. Muddle
Texas Institution
Texas College
Mayfield
A. C. Goode
Karnes City
Esther County
Bryan
Wisconsin
Missouri
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