Stabbing Death of Napoleon Neira Sparks Jealousy Case
Napoleon Neira, 19, was stabbed to death in a quarrel at a dark alley near South Santa Rosa Avenue and Monterey Street at 10 15 PM Monday. A Mexican man and a Mexican woman, both jailed on suspicion, with the killer at large and likely to be arrested soon, are linked to the incident. police say jealousy led to Neira’s death after both suspects had been released from jail hours earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Neira
Aley
Santa Rosa Avenue
Monterey Street
Neira
Hayv
An Unfailing Way To Banish Hairs
An advertisement claims a home hair removal method using delatone powder mixed with water to form a paste. The paste is spread over the hairy surface for about eight minutes and washed off to remove hair. It promises no harm if real delatone is purchased.
Affray and stabbing in Brackenridge park area
A Mexican man jailed on the city chain gang earned freedom for capturing a prisoner. In a dark alley near Santa Rosa and Laredo streets Neira was stabbed about six times in the left chest and died instantly. The victim, a local resident, was found by police and taken to Riebe undertakers.
Mexican Burglary Suspect Caught at Macias Residence
Police officers Froboese Young and J J Capterton arrested a 23 year old Mexican suspect after he tried to pry a window at 926 West Houston Street with a two foot iron bar. He was taken to the city jail for transfer to the county on a charge of attempted burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Macias
Houston Street
Froboese
Young
J. J. Capterton
Macias
Mrs Jean Prescott Adams Lectures at San Antonio Food Fair
Mrs Jean Prescott Adams will lecture next week at the San Antonio Light Food Fair and Cooking School located at the cor North Flores and Houston Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Prescott Adams
San Antonio
Cor. North Flores
Houston Sts
Quest for the best Wesco or Misa test coffee
An Ady note promotes Wesco or Misa as top options in the quest for best coffee. It mentions San Antonio as the place associated with the brew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
San Antonio Light Food Fair and Cooking School
Community event runs February 28 through March 4 with cooking classes and food booths at the fairgrounds. Organizers invite residents to sample dishes, attend demonstrations, and enjoy a week of culinary activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
U G W of A Prize Mask Ball Ad on Saturday
The U G W of A hosts a prize mask ball at W. H. Hall this Saturday February 26. Admission is 25 cents. Ad notices indicate lively costumes and prize awards.
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W. Hall
Willet
Overland Auto Livery Ad Rates at Soledad Street
An advance notice for Overland Auto Livery 216 Soledad Street lists charges Cr. 5100 and 4100 with new rates 900 dollars? and hourly fees of 1.5 cents and 2 cents per hour.
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Overland Auto
Soledad St
Loans on Diamonds Watches and Jewelry Adv
O'Connell Loan Co located at 112 E Houston Street advertises loans on diamonds watches and jewelry to customers seeking quick cash against valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell Loan Co
Houston Street
Burglars Steal Jewelry From East Locust Home
Burglars entered the home of Miss M To Land at 814 East Locust Street during the occupants absence early Monday night and stole a quantity of jewelry coins and other articles. Entrance was gained by prying open a window in the rear of the house.
Dr Albert J Caldwell ENT Office Ad
Dr Albert J Caldwell provides eye ear nose and throat care at 513 Gibbs Building. Phone Cr 8299. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Caldwell
Gibbs
Prize mask ball at Myrtle Grove
The event, a prize mask ball, is set for Tuesday February 22 at the W. O. W. Hall with admission 5 cents in advance.
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Myrtle Grove
Tues
W. O. W. Hall
Medico Osteopathic and Swedish Massage Ad
Prof Sureddin offers Medico Osteopathic, Plectric and Swedish massage and adjustment services at 316 17 Hicks Building. Appointment advised.
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Sureddin
Hicks
Mexican youth held in counterfeit dollar case
A 23 year old Mexican man is in police custody as federal officers investigate his alleged attempt to pass counterfeit silver dollars at multiple west side stores. Police officer Yantis arrested the suspect around 10 p m Monday night.
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Yantis
Turnip Seed Theft Reported At Local Store
A 59 year old Mexican man was arrested by Policeman Merriman Monday afternoon for allegedly stealing ten pounds of turnip seed from J. J. Biasallo at 1103 West Commerce Street. The seed was said to be taken shortly before the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Biasallo
West Commerce Street
Merriman
Mounted Policeman Fends Off Gunman at City Intersection
Officer E. E. Howerton was fired upon while crossing a vacant lot near Jones and Euclid Avenues at 9 45 PM. He tackled a Mexican suspect who fired a pistol at him and was armed with an old style single action revolver.
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E. E. Howerton
Jones and
Euclid Avenues
Purses Snatched Near Fire House No 14
Miss Christine Rincon reports a purse snatching on Oak Street near fire house 14 at 9 PM Monday. A Black man, described as a negro, seized the purse and fled. police found no trace and she was notified at police headquarters.
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Christine Rincon
Oak Street
Fire House No. 14
Dalling Printing Co Calendars Offer
The Dalling Printing Co advertises 1917 calendars with a 10 percent extra discount for bulk purchases. It promotes large quantities with Crockett 3338 to arrange an agent visit.
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Dalling Printing Co
Crockett
W. Davis Sells Elgin Watches on Easy Payments
W Davis advertises Elgin and Waltham watches with easy payments and credit terms under Cr 6114.
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W. Davis
Elgin
Waltham Watches
Burglar Flees After Gunfire Outside Saloon
A burglar fled from Tom Troilo's saloon at West Commerce and Cameron streets after Policeman Tin del opened fire with a 45 caliber pistol. The suspect escaped due to his speed.
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Tom Troilo
West Commerce
Cameron
Tindel
Musicians' Ball at Beethoven Hall Next Tuesday
Beethoven Hall hosts the annual musicians ball on Tuesday February 29 featuring a grand orchestra of 75 musicians. Admission is 50 cents with ladies admitted free.
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Beethoven Hall
Sewer Connections and Plumbing Ad by W G Schuwirth Co
Advertisement for sewer connections and plumbing services by W G Schuwirth & Co at 231 Commerce Street with contact Crockett 641.
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W. G. Schuwirth & Co
Commerce St
Crockett
Practical Side of Literature lecture announced
The address on The Practical Side of Literature will be delivered at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning February 23 by S A Baldus editor of the Extension Magazine of Chicago at the College and Academy of the Incarnate Word on River Avenue. Invitations are issued by the Reverend Mother the sisters and the students of the college.
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A. Baldus
Extension Magazine of Chicago
College
Academy of the Incarnate Word
River Avenue
Alamo Jewelry Seeks Gold Silver Diamonds Trade
Local shop invites customers to sell or trade old jewelry coins and precious metals. Alamo Jewelry Co located at 3156 offers cash or trade value for gold silver diamonds and coins from the public.
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Alamo Jewelry Co
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Ad
An old newspaper ad urges readers to mail a cutout to Foley & Co. in Chicago ILL for a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The offer is presented with a call to action and a listing of multiple remedies and an advertiser A. M. Fischer, druggist.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
A. M. Fischer
Ady
New Braunfels Lodge No 1109 Opens With Banquet
The New Braunfels lodge No 1109 opened operations with R. E. Kloepper as worshipful master and held a banquet. An Italo America Young Men's Club dance followed on February 22 at Moose Hall with Gene Artzt providing music. Admission 50c, ladies free.
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New Braunfels
R. E. Kloepper
Moose Hall
Gene Artzt
Red Swan Coffee Guarantees Quality
Reinhard and Co., coffee roasters, assure quality standards for their blends and roasting process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Swan
Reinhard & Co
Texas Jan report lists smallpox cases statewide
Smallpox 433, scarlet fever 222, diphtheria 217, typhoid 41, tuberculosis 69 in January. Deaths: smallpox 53, scarlet fever 11, diphtheria 72, typhoid 56, tuberculosis 318. Public health officials compiled the figures from bounty and city health records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Board of Health
Bounty
How to Get Fat and Increase Weight with Sargol Tablets
The article explains that thin people may fail to gain despite eating large amounts of fat producing foods. It recommends Sargol tablets with every meal to improve absorption, boost red blood cells, and raise body weight. Sold by H. L. Wagner and other druggists with a guarantee of weight gain.
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H. L. Wagner
Branch of American Legion 10 Be Formed in San Antonio
A new American Legion branch forms in San Antonio to enroll qualified citizens for service in war. W J Edgecombe promotes the effort and requests a local member list from New York. The Legion of Honor includes veterans and trained personnel and operates under government supervision.
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San Antonio
American Legion
W. J. Edgecombe
Legion
New York
Legion of Honor
United States
Union
Texas Legion
Henry D. Lindsley
Dallas
H. B. Moore
Texas City
Cecil A. Lyon
Sherman
John A. Hulen
Houston
Obituary for John Laughon
John Laughon died at his daughter's home in San Antonio at 9 30 am Monday. He was 66, born in New Orleans and resident of San Antonio for 24 years. Survived by son John and three daughters Mrs P Villareal Mrs C S Murray and Miss Esther Laughan all of San Antonio. Funeral from the home at 10 Tuesday and burial in City Cemetery No 8 conducted by Rev Thomas Jett Jr.
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John Laughon
P. Villareal
Pendleton Avenue
New Orleans
San Antonio
John
C. S. Murray
Esther Laughan
Storment
Thomas Jett Jr
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints
Francisco Gallo Dies at 1017 Morales Street
Francisco Gallo formerly a wealthy mine owner of Mexico died at his home 1017 Morales street Monday afternoon. The brief notice notes his status and residence and is part of local obituaries.
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Francisco Gallo
Mexico
Morales Street
Italian Miner Mr. Gallo Dies in San Antonio
The 64 year old Italian native, once a Mexico mining entrepreneur, lost his fortune after the revolution turmoil. He died with his family nearby in San Antonio where he had lived six months. Survived by his widow and seven children Frank Gallo Fannie Louise May Petridia Joseph Helen, with funeral at 4 pm Tuesday and burial in San Fernando cemetery.
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Mexico
Gallo
San Antonio
Italy
Frank Gallo
Fannie
Louise
May
Petridia
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment Ad
Classified note for Shelley Loring Undertaking Co selling automobile equipment with two phone listings 971 and Adyv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Cavalry Squadron Arrives at Galveston for Panama Transit
The Twelfth United States Cavalry arrived in Galveston from Mercedes and will depart at noon tomorrow aboard Kilpatrick for the Panama canal zone. About 200 men, horses, and full field equipment accompany the move. A second detachment of 130 enlisted Twenty third Infantry leaves for San Francisco en route to China to join the Fifteenth Infantry.
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Galveston
Tex
Twelfth United States Cavalry
Mercedes
Panama Canal Zone
Kilpatrick
Twenty-third Infantry
San Francisco
China
Fifteenth Infantry
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Gorner Houston
North Flores
VMIRS
Chicaco
America
Soci
Southwestern Engineering Co
W. B. Tuttle
F. G. Chamberlain
Gunter
Netra
Riebe Undertaking
Chestnut Street
Geo. B. Taliaferro
Rosenfield
Z. D. Bonner
H. A. Baetz
Taliaferro
Cunningham & Birkhead
Jack W- Neal
H. C. Feliman
Wm. V. Dieimann
Charles Livingston
Citizens Bank & Trust Company
East Houston Street
Guaranty Fund Bank
Buck Hunter
Kerrville
Mr. Hunter
Messenger Boys
Masonic Fraternity
Health Board
U. 8. Cavalry
Panama
Alabama
Illinois
New Mexico
McAlester
Sunset Wood CO
San Antonio Loan & Trust Company
W. Commerce Lt
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