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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
4
City firefighters report a "bug" causing false alarms in San Antonio with nine incidents in January and more since. A broken fire box on Dallas and Brooklyn triggered an alarm, but no culprit found. Chief Bishop vows action as repeaters risk a $25 minimum fine and unnecessary danger to crews.
F. A. Archambauldt proprietor of a cleaning and dyeing shop at 234 Avenue C is charged in a Fire Marshal Lyons affidavit in the police court with violating the city ordinance on gasoline storage. The case is postponed due to the defendant's absence and bond is forfeited. An explosion occurred when a match ignited fumes yesterday at the business. Fire officials say gasoline and benzine may not be stored in non airtight containers.
The Gunter Hotel offers a club breakfast from 6 30 to 9 twenty four price set at 30 cents. The ad targets hotel guests and club members seeking early morning meals.
The Government Hill community youth groups Pup army Possum army and Bear Creek Bunch plan to complete their Segrum road camp. Leaders Philip Hopkins Alexander Foulis and William Springall head the bands with F W Dogherty of the YMCA as captain in chief assisted by Carl Cathers.
The attorney general's department rules that a saloonkeeper who owns saloon fixtures and pays taxes is a property tax payer eligible for a retail liquor license under Robertson-Fitzhugh. The decision follows a prior opinion limiting eligibility to those paying taxes beyond poll tax, easing the path for many dealers.
Gillis recalls early founders building cities with no slogans or ads as Judge notes the ingenuity of old pioneers. The piece contrasts modern promotion with frontier resourcefulness and enterprise in early settlement.
An article extols early regular habits for children including daily bowel movements and suggests mothers keep a mild laxative at home. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as ideal for babies and adults, with testimonials from readers praising its gentle effects and suitability for all ages.
A ranchman from Rossville drove 35 miles over rough southwest roads to hear Edith Helena sing at the Grand Opera. He befriended her eleven years ago when she was down and out in San Antonio, caring for her until she could seek the stage. Edith Helena called him father and recalled the days on the prairie before fame and an automobile changed her life.
The Gunter Hotel is praised for its large rooms high ceilings and luxurious furnishings. Its renowned dining rooms attract travelers who value refined accommodations and service.
Multiple notices report deaths of William Francis Jones 50 a real estate man. Etta Childers 26 who died in Belmon t street. Ella Schermerhorn 26 funeral held at 125 Her bert street. C S Beadle 36 from Belmont street. T J Garner 50 from Blanco road. Dr E Thomson 58 Brackenridge avenue. Funeral plans note waters Undertaking company Kalkner Mississippi mission burial park and Confederate cemetery.
The Aborn English Grand Opera company drew large crowds with Tales of Hoffmann last night. Fred Niblo’s performance as Nathaniel Duncan boosted his popularity, signaling strong English grand opera interest nationwide and plans for annual Boston showings and concurrent tours in New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Chicago.
Winchell Smith’s American comedy The Fortune Hunter with Fred Niblo in the title role and Miss Josephine Cohan arrives at the Grand Opera house Sunday and Monday February 18 and 19. The play has won broad acclaim in New York and Chicago and promises one of the season’s most enjoyable events. It celebrates native American life and touches on simple joys away from city bustle.
The Plaza theater presents a lively week program led by The Three Melvins acrobats and a Bloomquest Players comedy. Also featured are Leonard and Drake in mimcry, the Boot black quartet, Five Armans Neapolitan singers in A Night in Naples, Devine and Williams, M Neder veld’s acrobatic simian jockey, and Plazascope films. Three performances remain including a school children matinee tomorrow.
A pleasant evening at the Royal promises real good up to date vaudeville with acts above average and popular with the audience. Ivres the dancer and singing comedienne dazzles and adds mystery, concluded to the audience’s full satisfaction. Don Carlos’ Dog and Monkey Hotel delivers the real sensation.
A Saturday bargain matinee features a singing and dancing sketch by the Jewell Sisters, contortionists Be Ano Duo, and a Royal scope drama. It promises human interest and entertainment from a cheerful program highlighting novelty acts.
Houston voters endorsed the Dallas paving plan by a decisive margin 8766 for to 23872 against. The charter amendment authorizes the front foot paving program as part of a major local development. The campaign was among the city's most hard fought in its history.
Affidavits filed in Justice Um scheid's court by Detective Miller accuse Earl Saunders of breaking into homes on January 27. At 1122 San Pedro avenue three rooms were ransacked and items stolen include a coat from R. E. Yates a razor from Dave Ingram and an overcoat from A. W. Farr. At 210 East El mira street another entry yielded two rings and a bracelet from Miss Hilda Southall on Elmira street.
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