Harriman Shoots at Mud Turtles at Hot Wells
The Har riman camp near Hot Wells was alive with a pistol scene as railroad magnate Harriman, recovering health in Texas, fired at mud turtles from the riverbank while a reporter noted his reluctance to discuss stock market matters. The private wire between his New York offices carried messages during the afternoon as plans for a possible San Antonio departure were discussed. Harriman’s health has improved, with witnesses saying he moves about and enjoys his activities, while aides assess future travel to California or Mexico. The malaria tonic ad follows.
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Harriman
Hot Wells
Texas
Hardman
Harriman Mingly
Tala
New York
San Antonio
Viner
Puryase Tao
Uy Fey Dass
Josh
California
Harriman Enance Feng
Mexico
Sleepwalking boy drowns in well at Weston home
Feb 24 McKinney Tes reports Ey- Probt Rivith, 17, of Weston, walked into his father's well while asleep at home, fell in and drowned. Family searched after noting his absence. labor to locate the body ended with the discovery in the well. Also an advertisement touts LAXATIVE TROMO Quinine as a cold and grip remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Tes
Weston
Fellen
Habry
Musical Treat at New Church Last Evening in San Antonio
The newly rebuilt Episcopalian church on Government Hill hosted a packed crowd by 8:10 for a music program conducted by TD Daggett. The ledger of solos, duets, and choruses featured performers including Miss F. Applewhite Mrs. A Misher and Mr. Fred Dasert with pieces like The Redin Love Song Out on the Desert and Love's Old Sweet Song.
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San Antonio
Government Hill
Chrch
TD Dageett
Reduin
Myp
A, D. Halverkon
Desert
Prod Daggett
Stepherd
Ue My
Wisse Applewine
Jones and
McAlister
F. Applewhite
Parks Luttes
Navinnah
A. M. Misher
Fred Dasert
Dan Daggett
Day Drew
J. Fe Ragsdale
Mad dog attack outcomes reported in police brief
A dog owned by Vo Garland attacked Officer Sevan, who fired to stop the animal. The incident also affected a second dog owned by Mrs Gare. The report notes the sequence of events and mentions police involvement.
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Vo Garland
Sevan
Gare End
Bond Forfeiture in Washington Negro Defendant
The court ordered the bond forfeited for Washington, a Negro, who posted 325 in the case. He did not appear after his name was called, this morning in the polite court.
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Washington
Taga Hueldey
Negro lawyer J W Greenly linked to bond in alerting case
Washington was arrested after Officer Conk charged him with disturbing the peace by rudely drawing a gun. He is said to be connected to an assault on Copdneior DB. M. DeAtley, who was on a San Pedro avenue car last week, was stabbed in the shoulder by a companion of Washington.
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J. W. Greenly
Washington
Conk
Rolfe
M. DeAtley
San Pedro Avenue
DeAtley
Neero
Chamberlain’s Colie and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad Claims
An old health ad touts Chamberlain’s Colie Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy as highly effective. It promotes a free booklet on treatment for various ailments and lists contact details and other products including Hood’s Swanpar for blood purification and Dr. T. Hughes.
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Chamberlain
Hood
Tramps Burn Barn And Ten Valuable Horses
A fire this morning destroyed the Obie livery stable at state there and killed sixteen horses including valuable animals known as Yale blee horses. No injuries reported. Fire officials investigate cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Victorious Team Hosts Dance Night at Fair Grounds
Prof Win, physical director at Antonia Tam Verein, leads a dance night on February 22 at the fair ground. All classes were present and several styles of dancing were enjoyed by participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof Win
An Antonia Tam Verein
wWerertays
Fair Ground
Smugglers West of Here On Chinese Emigration Ring
New Orleans February 24. A P Schell United States inspector who traced a proposed Chinese emigration ring along the gulf coast reports that 22 Chinese men were sent from Algiers Louisiana to San Luis Obispo California. He theorizes the men were placed near the Texas border and an inquiry into the edge has begun here.
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New Orleans
A. P. Sehell
United States
Gulf Coast
Algiers
San Luiz Ghispo
Cui
Schell
Texas
No news of matter received locally yet
Local immigration authorities said no communication had been received about a capture at San Luis Obispo. Mr. Schell and the inspector speculated that Chinese were placed in a car somewhere west of here, but no official details exist.
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San Luis Obisno
Schell
Here
Prussian National Insurance Certifies Texan Compliance
The Department of Insurance and Banking of Texas certifies that the Prussian National Insurance Company of Stettin Germany has complied with Texas law to operate here. A one year certificate of authority is issued valid from January 1, 1908 to December 31, 1908. Signed by Commissioner Thos B Love and others, with Dulling and Meyer as agents at the Moore Building.
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Department of Insurance and Banking
State of Tex
Austin
Tex
Prussia National Insurance Company
Stettin
Germany
Texas
Richard Lester Returns to San Antonio With Stage Company
Richard Lester the Old Time actor returns to San Antonio leading a strong stock company. He previously played in Beaumont, drawing crowds as his organization swept the town. The Ble Pent begins Sunday with Lester at the forefront, promising a notable engagement.
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Richard Lester
Lester
Nis
San Antonio
Beaumont
Weeka
Hig
Stoma
Ohl Santone
Wheery
Stomach of the Child promise for better digestion
Anadvertising text extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as essential for child growth and digestion. It claims tablets aid stomach function, improve appetite and nerves, and support brain and body development in children. The ad urges parents to buy the product from Standish Co of Marshall Michigan with prices listed.
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Crosa
Stuart
Addreas WA
Standl Co
Stuart Wide
Marshall
Mich
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Bilious Relief
A bygone medical ad extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for biliousness and digestive woes. It touts liver activity, gentle bowel movement, and cures claimed by users Mack Chirk and Noah B. Ueified, urging readers to buy through local druggists and to request free samples with delivery.
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Caldwell
Jose
Gig Ostow
Ee Mack Chirk
Hartington
Aia
Br. Caldwell
Noah B Ueified
Zalma
Miedietne
Hoyo
Tayi
W. B. Caldwell
Motticello
Two New Stories Planned for Jogee Store Building
City building inspector James Wahraberger reports a $30,000 addition to the Jogee Store at the corner of South Akema and Commerce. Plans call for a third and fourth story totaling 125 by 180 feet, tying the new structure to the Mammo street side. The project, in the name of the San Antonio Hotel Company, lists the overall value at $350,000 and requires a steel concrete brick hotel building.
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Joxice Hrobhers
South Akema
Commerce Streets
James Wahraberger
Mammo Street
Street Improvement Price Factor Examined for Veramendi Block
City discussions on widening Seledad street hinge on the purchase of the Veramendi building fronting the block. The plan, tied to Improvement District No. 11, would require tearing down part of the Veramendi palace to gain a six foot setback, with protests and questions about paying a high price for the property.
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Seledad Street
Houston Street
Mts
Soledad Street
Callaghan
Yiet
Woman Traps Burglar at South Pecos Street Home
Lillian Revere's presence of mind thwarted a burglar at No 809 South Pecis Street shortly after 9 o'clock. She grabbed the intruder as he crept up the stairs, he fled to a rod, and police were notified. Officers recovered gold rimmed spectacles a hat pin fancy clothing and other items from the suspect at headquarters.
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Lillian Revere
South Pecis Strent
Holty Jar
Polices Department
AK Aniek
Atelanhone
Yathe
Police Investigate Theft Case and Vagrancy Charge
Authorities say a man in custody faces vagrancy charges while investigators Newnam and Stowe pursue thefts connected to the seized pockets. The article notes uncertainty about how the suspect acquired the items and mentions an ongoing probe into other recent thefts.
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Il ‘Lal
Newnam and
Stowe
Bucket Brigade Saves Adjoining Property
Fire of unknown origin broke out in a large frame dwelling owned by J. Malden at 9 o clock in Lake Vinn addition. Strong winds fueled the blaze and caused $4000 loss to the Mulling property. Firemen formed a bucket brigade to prevent spread to nearby structures as no hydrant was available. The department was also called at 30 o clock to quell a fire threatening a vacant dwelling at 16 South Moros Street.
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Lake Vinn Addition
J. 27. Mialding
Y& General
Etthbush
Moros Street
Horse Mishap After Second Alarm Injures Officer Meekert
A horse ridden by Policeman John Meekert fell on South Flores street while en route to a second alarm. Meekert sustained a sprained right wrist and bruising. the incident is linked to damage estimated at $100 and owned by Edgar Schramm.
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Edgar Schramm
John Meekert
South Flores Street
Riverside park school notes Arc hor day program
Riverside Park school observed Arc hor day with five sturdy heck bertyees and a generous gift from Mrs Fowler. The school plans an entertainment to raise a stool library fund. Mrs Means and Miss Means left for Cuuntia near Mexico City to visit Mrs Taylor. Missionary Mrs Turner is home on sick leave visiting Mrs Kirkbride this week.
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Late Society
Riverside Park School
Fowler
Riverside Park
Mary ‘A. Means
Misa Mary Means
Washington Place
Cuuntia
Mexico City
Taylor
Mand
W. ‘Turner
Tidia
Lb. M. Kirkbride
Mason Street
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Copenhagen
Madras
India
Saul Wolfson Dry Goobs Co
Ima
Istler Park
Y. Harriman
Mr. Price Yester
M.kes
Ballard
Liniment
Snow Liniment CO
ST. Lats
Missouri
Cora
Bexar Drug CO
B. Rotegel
Evanoviki Tod
Foley
Uxar Nmin Co
B. W. Grove
Mad Dog
Invalid's Hotel
Buffalo
N.Y
Kleck'n Electric
South
8 Mile Avenue
T. Hughes
Hicks
Thos.b. Love
Chris. G. Dulling
Chas, W. Meyer
R.A. Webb
Dulling & Meyor
Moore Bldg
Wouston Street
Olyvator
New Sutherland Springs
New Sutherand Springs
Sutherland Springs
Epich
America
Ley
Great Southern Pacific Railroad
Hot Springs
Mount Clements
Saratopa
Shleing
Agra
JOGEE
Big Cancer
Bucket Brigade
Catareh
S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Kerrville
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