Jitney System Faces Decline in San Antonio says Lathrop
Traction magnate A P Lathrop of New York visits San Antonio and declares the jitney bus to be an economic failure as a public utility. He notes heavy costs, reduced earnings, and calls for streetcar development, while confirming planned San Antonio upgrades despite jitney losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. .P. Lathrop
New York
San Antonio
Lathrop
American Light and Traction Company of
San Antonio Gas and Electric Company
The
Traction Company
American Light & Traction Company of
San Antonio Traction Company
Visitors Arrive At Gunter St Anthony Menger Hotels in San Antonio
J H Smith Yoakum businessman guests at the Gunter. Mr and Mrs W H Kern and daughter of Davenport Iowa reside at the St Anthony. Melville Hammell of New York joins arrivals at the Menger. J Harris Dallas merchant registered at the Gunter. Neel Gabrill Des Moines Iowa among St Anthony guests. Mrs Wilson Gee and son of Chicago staying at the Menger. H M Caffrey Dallas among Gunter arrivals. W E O Nea l Houston stopping at the St Anthony. Miss Lida Ruth Wallett Westhoff Tex guest at the Menger. G K Davans Fort Worth stockman staying at the Gunter. Mr and Mrs P B Eckhart Chicago arrivals at the St Anthony. Mr and Mrs P Pinon El Paso staying at the Menger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H. Smith
Yoakum
Gunter
W. H. Kern
Davenport
Iowa
St. Anthony
Melville Hammell
New York
Menger
J. Harris
Dallas
Neel Gabrill
Des Moines
Wilson Gee
Chicago
San Antono
H. M. Caffrey
W. E. O'Neal
Houston
Lida Ruth Wallett
Westoff
Tex
G. K. Davans
Stockman
Fort Worth
P. B. Eckhart
P. Pinon
el Paso
the Menger
Child winner praised by peers in shared pride
Mrs. Peaseley’s young hopeful carried the primary prize and received congratulations from other members. A veteran paper warns not to make him conceited while Mrs. Peaseley says she guides him by humility rather than brightness.
Four Injured in Multiple Car Accidents Over Weekend
Police reports show six traffic incidents Sunday and Monday left four people with injuries none serious. A Mexican boy, Alex Moreno, broke a leg after being struck near West Commerce street. Two drivers, W A Thurman and Milton Forke, faced careless driving charges. Maria Karan and James Dolan also reported injuries while others involved escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Moreno
Commerce Street
W. A. Thurman
Edgewood Addition
M. K. Jury
Matagorda Street
Milton R. Forke
Main Avenue
Romana Street
Forke
Maria Karan
West Travis Street
Hays Street
C. Roger
Ricardo Cabanes
James Dolan
South Alamo Street
East Houston
Jefferson Streets
W. Perry
Culberson Alley
Herman and
Walnut Streets
Misleading Confession From a Doctor’s Decline
A man recounts how a single error ruined his career. He once ran a large medical practice but lost patients after signing his own name as the cause of death on a death certificate. The slip of the pen left him living from hand to mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Advertising's influence on prices and production examined
Washington considers a broad inquiry into how advertising affects prices and quality, with early findings from the Association of National Advertisers showing advertised goods often hold steady or lower prices. The piece argues advertising lowers selling costs, boosts demand, and can reduce unit manufacturing costs through higher production volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Association
G. F. McClelland
Sewer Pumps Installed at Fair Grounds District
Pumps and equipment for the Concepcion road sewer pump house have arrived and are being installed. Commissioner Kearny says connections will be completed in about ten days, finishing sewer extensions funded by the 1913 bond issue of 800000. The Fair Grounds area will use pumps to lift sewage to the main outfall, costing up to 6000 including installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concepcion Road
Kearny
Samuel M.gray
Providence
Gray
Fair Grounds District
Fair Grounds
San Antonio Machine & Supply Company
Westinghouse Company
Saved from Hanging McKinney Faces Lauing Court Dilemma
George McKinney, a Black man, was found not guilty by insanity and saved from hanging on March 9 by a district court verdict. He remains jailed in the county jail as the Austin asylum will not admit him without a sane finding and a lunacy commission trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McKinney
Thirty-seventh
Insane Asylum
Austin
State Penitentiary
Commission of Physicians
Bexar County
D. Berrey
Thomas Corbandt
G. H. Moody
Prevent the Grip with Bromo Quinine Remedy
Advert describes Grip-Laxative Bromo Quinine as a cure for colds and grip. Mentions single product name Bromo Quinine and initials E W with a one signature on the box. Includes catalog code 265c and promotional note Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W
Fragmentary Wedding Plea Cited by London Journal
A fragmented quotation from the London Saturday Journal notes a man pleading behind a door for a small sum before declaring the couple married. The awkward phrasing suggests a casual, possibly sensational remark about a quick union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Satureday Journal
Mayor Brown vows action over street gravel by contractor
City officials confront a contractor at Avenue C and Third Street over gravel stored on the pavement. Mayor Brown reports repeated violations, urges a tighter ordinance, and orders police to halt gravel hauling to protect pavements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Avenue C
Third Street
Plan for San Antonio temperance headquarters outlined
Mrs. Nannie Webb Curtis, state W C T U president, outlined a plan to base the fourteenth district in San Antonio with a permanent office, county leaders, and temperance rallies. A second meeting is set for March 1 at 5 30 PM. Local officers named include Mrs Horace Wilson and Mrs S A Neigher with a large membership committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Nannie Webb Curtis
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
St. Anthony
Fourteenth
Horace Wilson
A. Neigher
Herbert B. Linscott
W. B. Stephens
C. M. Stone
J. C. Breeduby
J. M. Fisk
Alvin W. Gerhardt
George L. Moody
H. B. Barricklow
M. B. Coates
T. J. Murray
Laura B. Robertson
E. J
Ruth Roland Visits San Antonio Before Moving to New York
Pathe star Ruth Roland visits cousins at 1206 Hays Street in San Antonio then plans to head to New York to organize her own feature film company. She is known for Who Pays series and The Red Circle serial. Her next project may be shown at the Empire with a talk and possible singing at 8:30 Tuesday night. She departs for New York Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Roland
Pathe
San Antonio
Motion Pictures
Co. F. Garven
Hays Street
New York
Miss Roland
the Empire
Red Circle
the Royal
Pathe Company
Detective Escapes Rattlesnake Sack Case
City Detective Bradford, summoned to River Avenue, finds two Mexican men with a bulging sack. Lacking English, they protest as he probes the sack, revealing writhing rattlesnakes. He releases the pair, concluding they did not steal the snakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
River Avenue
Knights and Ladies of Security Plan February Dance
A reception and dance hosted by the Knights and Ladies of Security drill team is set for Monday February 19 at the Gun ter hotel ballroom with Willett's Orchestra and 25 cent admission. A Pearl Baseball Club dance follows on Tuesday February 20 at Turner hall with Willett's music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Security
Gunter Hotel
Willett
Pearl Baseball Club
Turner Hall
Membership of T. P. A. Grows At Gunter Hotel
Thirty new members of Post D, Travelers' Protective Association, joined at a Sunday meeting in the Gunter hotel. President Nations urged continuing the campaign to reach 1000 members by the state convention, with over 900 already enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post D
Travelers’ Protective Association
Gunter Hotel
Nations
Rallies Planned Between Now and April 3
Reports mention committees discussed at the post dinner danse and list dates for rallies through April 3. An ad notes foot ailments and an expert chiropodist, M Corinne Blais, with new address and appointment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
M. Corinne Blais
E. Houston
Tag Day Raises 250 For Bexar Humane Society
Saturday earnings from tag sales for the Bexar County Humane Society totaled 250 dollars. Chairwoman Mrs. Herbert B. Linscott thanked donors while noting the total fell short of expectations. Committee workers were few but performed well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County Humane Society
Herbert B. Linscott
Society
Burglars Loot Ransom Silsbee Store in Downtown Heist
Two white men aged 19 and 21, brothers, broke into the Ransom Silsbee clothing store at 309 Alamo Plaza by climbing roofs and lowering into the building. They packed two leather suitcases with silk shirts, coats, pajamas, ties, hose, and jewelry, valued at $600. They were captured by City Marshal W. W. Long in Taylor ten hours after the break in and brought back to San Antonio to face burglary and theft charges. Detectives Ruhnke and Proudfoot assisted in recovering the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom & Silsbee
Alamo Plaza
W. W. Long
Taylor
San Antonio
Ransom & Silsbee's
Marshal Long
Ruhnke
Proudfoot
Three New State Bank Examiners Named in Texas
Austin Texas February 19 three new state bank examiners were announced by State Commissioner of Insurance and Banking Co O Austin. The appointees are George F Sturgis of Hillsboro J P Blocker of Dallas and Karl H Ward cashier of the First State Bank of Mathis Texas They replace resignations from the El Paso Amarillo and Brownsville districts assignment of the new examiners was not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Commissioner of Insurance and Banking Co. O. Austin
George IF. Sturgis
Hillsboro
J. P. Blocker
Dallas
Karl H. Ward
First State Bank of
Mathis
Co. L. Ezel
el Paso
Ira Smith
Amarillo
G. E. Langford
Brownsville
Best hose nozzle length and opening guidance quoted
Instructions note optimal hose nozzle length from six to ten times the hose diameter and an opening size of one third of the nozzle diameter. The guidance emphasizes specific proportional measurements for effective spray.
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A. P. Lathrop
Traction CO
City Commissioners of
Houston Street
American Light & Traction Company
New York Company
Asylum
Hippocrates
Harlandale
South Flores
Pathe Star
Carver
Sowell
D. W. Fry
Hedge Street
Dulling Printing Co
Losoya St
Crockett
William Ball
Crockett Street
Southall
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
Hertzberg & Kercheville
Brady Bldg
van H. Howard
Martin Wright
L. B. Clegg
Kerrville
J. F. Carl
Bedell Building
Phone Crockett
Aan Co
Adv
Mattie Henry
Pr. Foster
Gibbs
Dan Lewis
Kampmann
Travis
Kehoe Loan Co
W. Commerce Ltt
O'Connell Loan Co
School Board
United States
Main Ave
Jeffery
Goodloe
Sap Railway
Los Angeles Heights
O. W. Secrest & Brother
Lytle
Atascosa County
Mazur Brothers
Sam Productio
Ranson & Silsbee
Pasteur Institute
Cato
America
Emma Buntin
Hermine
Mary
Everygirl
Alexander
Britt Wood
Ding
Scouts
Southwest
East
Grand Opera House
Washington St
Rees
Charles Rees
Wittin
Servi Japanes Restaura
Soledad St
Stationery
PTY Plaza
KODAK
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