City rolls out six months of street work list
City Engineer Pancoast details progress and planned paving across San Antonio routes under Mayor Jones. Projects include concrete pave on San Pedro, rock asphalt on South Flores, macadam and grading on Bandera and Avenue A, storm sewers added on Garden Madison and Tenth streets, plus numerous retoppings and crosswalks.
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Jones City
Pancoast
Jones
East Commerce Street
Alamo
Walnut
South Alamo
Martinez Rod Garden
Garden
Aransas Street
San Pedro Avenue
Main Avenue
French Place
Fredericksburg Road
Grant Avenue
Laurel Street
Frederickburg Road
San Pedro Ave
Locust Street
King William Street
Buena Vista
Salado Street
South Pinto Street
Buena Vista Street
South Pinto
Murray Street
Russell Place
Burnet Street
Pine Street
St. Charles Street
Center Street
Walnut Street
Cherry Street
Third
Marlin Streets
Avenue D
Jefferson Streets
Grand Avenue
Newell Street
Thirteenth Street
River Avenue
Avenue A
Bandera Street
Culebra Road
Public
Heimann Street
Gonzales Street
Sycamore Street
Chestnut Street
Commerce Street
Hays Street
Olive Street
San Pedro Place
Camp Street
South Flores
San Pedro Creek
Cevallos Street
Johnston Street
Chihuahua Street
Medina Street
Alazan Creek
Garden and
Madison Streets
Myrtle Street
San Pedro Ditch
North Flores
Tenth Street
Avenue B
Dolorosa Street
Main Plaza
Military Plaza
West Nueva Street
East Houston
Avenue E
Alamo Plazza
Rodriguez
Poplar Street
Salina Street
Santa Rosa Avenue
Laredo
Trenton Avenue
Fifth Street
San Antonio
Fourth Street
Avenue C
Scratched 40 Years Eczema Cure Endorsed by Santa Rosa Resident
Anne Croman of Santa Rosa California shares her long time skin trouble experience with the D D D Prescription described as an eczema cure. The ad promotes a 50 cent bottle claiming instant relief and cleanses the skin of impurities leaving it smooth. A M Fischer Gibbs Building endorses the product.
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Anne Croman
Santa Rosa
Cal
A. M. Fischer
Gibbs Building
Local San Antonio Residents Hear Quick Buckthorn Remedy Claim
Local residents are surprised by the fast effects of a simple mixture of buckthorn bark and glycerine sold as Adler ika. H L Wagner, a druggist, says the remedy antisepticizes the digestive system and draws out impurities so that a single dose relieves sour stomach gas and constipation instantly.
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Adler Ika
H. L. Wagner
Hicks Building
Woman Finds Cure For Hair Loss With Hall’s Hair Mower
A woman troubled by relentless hair loss tried various remedies then used Hall’s Hair Mower. Her hair stopped shedding after a single use and she credits the device. She shares the success with friends, noting no coloring or staining occurred.
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Hall
Gimbel Delicatessen Ad Lists Oyster and Roast Meats
The Gimbel Delicatessen advertises Finest half shell oysters 25c per dozen and roast turkey chicken Milwaukee goose at Crockett Street opposite the Grand Opera House.
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Gimbel Delicatessen
Crockett St
Grand Opera House
Recall favored in Kansas House adopts recall amendment
The Kansas House resolution endorsing a constitutional recall for all state officers passed. The Senate rejected an amendment to exclude judicial officers from recall by a 17 to 22 vote, leaving the broader recall provision intact.
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Kansas
Tokeka
Kan
House
Senate
Europe Leads in Fighting Consumption with Sirolin
Specialists in Europe report success fighting consumption using a Swiss preparation named Sirolin. The drug is now imported in large quantities and touted as effective abroad and in the United States, claimed to strengthen appetite and body mass without harmful or habit forming effects. Sirolin Co. and several New York City druggists promote and distribute Sirolin widely.
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Europe
Sirolin Co
West Broadway
New York City
Jungkind’s
Ave. Wagner's
Houston Street
Mexico’s Huerta government seizes power amid Madero upheaval
Reports detail Huerta’s seizure of the presidency after Madero’s overthrow with arrests of aides and supporters. Violence leaves thousands dead or wounded, asylum and deportation rumors swirl, and a new cabinet forms while Zapata and other rebels threaten further unrest across the republic.
Miners Repulse Rebels at Charcas Mine Fight
Edward Wight, returning to Boston, recounts a clash near Charcas San Luis Potosi where 15 Americans and 9 Mexicans held off about 200 rebels. The defense killed eight attackers, wounded American Karl Link, and the rebels retreated after a brief exchange of fire.
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Wight
San Luis Potosi
Tampico
United States
Tiro General
Charcas
Edward Wight
San Antonio
Boston
Mass
American Smelting & Refining Company
Bennett
Nevue
Karl Link
Denver
Colo
San Luis
A Cafter
Diapepsin Promises Fast Relief For Indigestion
A fifty cent case of Pape s Diapepsin is advertised to cure indigestion and sour stomach in five minutes. The ad claims the remedy digests food, improves appetite, and leaves the stomach clean, with no need for laxatives or liver pills.
Mexico Stability Tests Rise From Huerta to Elections
Washington officials say the new Mexican government’s fate hinges on whether Huerta and allies concede to direct elections and popular choice. The US sees no action needed now, awaiting Mexico’s move to a legitimate, people chosen government amid Madero era upheaval. Brigadier General Steever maintains an efficient border patrol as Texas Governor Colquitt’s objections go unaddressed.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Huerta
Mexican Congress
Congress
Wilson
United States
Madero
Colquitt
War Department
Texas
Steever
Mrs Rodman Wiley Travels From Mexico City to San Antonio
Mrs Rodman Wiley of Mexico City arrived in San Antonio registered at the Menger Hotel after a circuitous journey from San Luis Potosi to Tampico to Monterey crossing the Rio Grande and driving to McAllen Texas. She plans to leave soon for Chicago. Her husband is an ex-
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Rodman Wiley
Mexico City
San Antonio
Menger Hotel
San Luis Potosi
Tampico
Monterey
Rio Grande
McAllen
Tex
Mexican city scarred by shelling as Americans face dangers
Mrs. Wiley recalls Mexico City’s ruin from shelling, noting the loss of beauty and lives. She identifies widespread rebel danger along their travel route, and reports the Geneve Hotel being struck multiple times. She blames both Mexican conflict and careless American travelers for fatalities.
Gustavo Madero's New York Role In Early Mexican Revolution
Gustavo Madero and his family acted as financiers and organizers in New York City during the revolution led by Francisco Madero. They maintained headquarters on Broadway and in the financial district before moving to San Antonio in March 1911 to lead the junta and join the field effort.
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New York
Gustavo Madero
Francisco
Broadway
Francisco Madero
Ernesto
Evaristo
Gabriel
San Antonio
Tex
Brother of Mexico's Gustavo Madero collapses on shock news
Ithaca New York February 20 Evaristo Madero brother of Mexico's former president Gustavo Madero collapsed after viewing a dispatch reporting Gustavo's execution. He had just learned of the danger and planned to join his sister in Monterey after graduating this week from Cornell State College of Agriculture.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Evaristo Madero
Mexico
Gustavo Madero
Gustavo
Madero
Cornell State College of Agriculture
Monterey
Order Overcoming Chaos in Mexico City Report
Ambassador Wilson informed the state department that order is returning in Mexico City. Americans abroad may send funds directly to banks or via the embassy. While daytime calm prevails, looting continues at night. The embassy relief committee aids the sick and destitute. Consuls note anti American sentiment fading in areas where false plans rumors spread. Ciudad Porfirio Diaz residents show indifference to events in Mexico City. Saltillo remains quiet. Durango welcomes Huerta government. Durango governor and federal commander express support to Consul Hamm. Vera Cruz officials pledge order. Ciudad Juarez is reported quiet by Consul Edwards.
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Huerta
Vera Cruz
Felix Diaz
San Juan de Ula
Diaz
Blanquet
Madero
Francisco Madero
Jose Pino Suarez
Gonzales Garza
Federal District
la Porra
Gustavo Madero
Tlalpam
Mexico City
Washington, D. C
Wilson
State Department
American Embassy Relief Committee
United States
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Saltillo
Durango
Hamm
Canada
Edwards
Ciudad Juarez
Peaceful Outlook After Mexican Government Change in Chihuahua
In Chihuahua City the change in government is welcomed after two years of disorder and stagnation under Madero. Federal troops pledge loyalty to Huerta and Diaz, while insurgent leaders Inez Salazar and Antonio Rojas may surrender soon, signaling a peaceful regional outlook. Charles Rolfe Barns edits a Cherokee language newspaper in Big Cabin Oklahoma.
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Chihuahua
Mexico City
Madero
General Huerta
Diaz
Inez Salazar
Antonio Rojas
Charles Rolfe Barns
Big Cabin
Okla
Weather observations across major cities in the morning
Morning weather notes from ST LOUIS CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST PAUL KANSAS CITY NEW YORK BOSTON WASHINGTON show temperatures from 18 to 40 with cloud cover winds from NW W N and SW and forecasts of rain or snow varying by city. Lowest temperatures in the last 24 hours range from 18 to 40 degrees.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Burial of Mossback Parade Arouses City Debate
San Antonio merchants’ committee plans a mock funeral for Mossback to promote a new Flying Squadron. City officials and residents voice mixed views with hopes for novelty and concerns about sacrality, while supporters cite precedent in Spokane Seattle and San Antonio exhibitions.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. F. Carter Jr
Spokane
Seattle
Pennsylvania
San Antonio
Roger Q. Mills
Mr. Messmer
H. Hart
W. C. Rigsby
Mossback
F. A. Chapa
W. L. Hoefgen
A. B. Weakley
Conness
The
Hammer
Sunday Law
The Gimbel Delicatessen Oyster Service Opens
The Gimbel Delicatessen offers finest half shell oysters and refreshments on Crockett Street opposite Gran. The note invites patrons to enjoy fresh seafood in a cordial setting.
Japan Eyes Recognizing Chinese Republic Sun Yat Sen Says
Tokyo February 20 Sun Yat Sen former provisional president of the Chinese republic seeks Japanese recognition and a political commercial pact. He predicts Japan will be first to recognize China with cabinet changes noted including Makino Hara Matsuda Tak Takao Okudi and Saito in key posts. House to reconvene Monday in Austin Terrell to arrange reception. Hog cholera losses in Iowa total 12 million dollars this season. Mrs. Sarah Scott of St Louis joins a nunnery with ten children.
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Tokio
Sun Yat Sen
Japan
Japa
Republic of China
Count Gombei-Yamamoto
Nobuaki Makino
Iterior
Kei Hara
Masahisa Matsuda
Baron Korokiyo Tak
Jigin Okudi
Saku Oshin Motodo
Baron Minoru Saito
Jon Yasutsuna Kikoshi
China
Washinete
Austin
Tex
Terrell
Toda
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Mike Goggan
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Mab
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Atzcapothzalco
Porfirio Diaz
Rivera
National Palace
Carlos Salinas
Republic
Generals
Carlos G. de Cosio
Adolfo Basso
Juan Sanchez Azcona
Jesus Ureta
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Maderos
Emiliano Zapata
Vasquez Gomez
Pascual Orozco
David de la Fuente
Cuernavaca
Zapata
Los Charcos
Eagle Pass
U. S
Weoutita City
Geneve
Ithaca, N. Y
Meceeer
Seeree
MN. Cereweees
TD. Mineeervee’ A. Mm
2D. Meeseeveerr
New Braunfels
David Straus
A. H. Jones
W. F. McCaleb
H. ©. Rees
Mr. Rigsby
Opp
Gran Opera House
Iowa
Sarah Scott
Hostetter
Bitters
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