Death of Manuel Yturri, San Antonio's Confederate veteran
Manuel Yturri aged 75 dies at 2 05 am at the family home 327th Presa street San Antonio born in San Antonio and descendant of a northern Spain family He served as a captain in Walker's division and was educated in Bardstown Kentucky and the University of Pennsylvania He is survived by his widow five sons and four daughters Funeral services will be held at the San Fernando cathedral and burial at St Mary's cemetery Also reported is the death of Mrs Reba Gregory Barkley at 7 30 pm at her mother's home 133 West Magnolia Street native of New York raised in Texas survived by one son Randolf Gregory Prelat of Oakland California body held at Shelley Loring parlors arrangements pending
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Manuel Yturri
San Antonio
Spain
Uth Presa
Yturri
Aving
Walker
Bardstown
University of Pennsylania
San Annio
Manuel Jr
Rederick
Robert
Howard
Enique Yturri
Illiam Marks
Scott H. Jones
Elvira
Eviya Yturri
San Fernando Cathedral
Inter
Lydia E. Pinkham Women's Vegetable Compound Advertised
Swarthmore Pennsylvania and Baltimore Maryland letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from long lasting female ailments and post partum or life stage symptoms. Authors claim cures without surgery and endorse the product for many women seeking health improvements.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Gimbel Delicatessen Ad Promotes Lunches and Refreshments
The Gimbel Delicatessen publicizes lunches, sandwiches and refreshments. Located on Crockett Street opposite the Grand Opera House, the shop targets ladies and gentlemen.
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Gimbel Delicatessen
Crockett Street
Grand Opera House
Elks Park Warning on Horns Theft in Brackenridge Park
Notice warns against taking or damaging horns at Brackenridge Park. Authorities promise prosecution for any theft or vandalism linked to elks and their horn remains near the Princess area.
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Brackenridge Park
Killing Probed in Moler Barber College Death
Roy Wroten was killed at 3 pm Saturday at Moler Barber College on West Commerce Street. The grand jury has summoned all papers and witnesses, Dan A. Fritter remains jailed on murder charges after waiving examination, and a habeas corpus hearing seems unlikely.
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Roy Wroten
Moler Barber College
Commerce Street
Dan A. Fritter
West Inspects City to Improve San Antonio Streets
Chicago planner Myron H. West visited San Antonio for ten days to study residential and business district streets and sidewalks. He will draft a statement with recommended city improvements to be reviewed by the city plan committee and council. Lone Star fire brick to display at Chicago expo. 25,000 bricks to be mailed nationwide for the exhibit.
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Myron H. West
Chicago
San Antonio
West
Cold Sends Strikers to Work in Freezing Paterson
In Paterson New Jersey 5000 silk operatives who quit work due to cold return to machines within an hour the Industrial Workers of the World had issued the strike order. Also a notice from the Deputy Collector of Customs San Antonio Texas announces a public auction of seized lots for violation of customs laws to be held March 12 at 10 a.m.
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Paterson
N. J
Industrial Workers of the World
Port of San Antonio
Texas
Custom House
Postoffice
District of Salaria
United States
H. Co. S&s. Smith
Do You Stutter Learn Cure From Dr Moore Eye Ear Nose
Advertisement urges consultation with Dr J Harvey Moore an eye ear nose and throat specialist at 204 Gunter Building San Antonio to cure stuttering and recurring colds using Hoods Sarsaparilla claiming blood purification and quick recovery.
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J. Harvey Moore
Gunter Office Building
San Antonio
Ames Opposes Purchase Provision in Water Contract Draft
A draft water contract between the city and the San Antonio Water Company outlines a 20 percent rate cut and key ownership provisions. The company opposes any city option to buy the plant, warning it would block financing of $900,000 in city obligations. Municipal ownership is argued by counsel as risky, while the city aims to curb waste and plan $900,000 in plant improvements over the contract life.
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Lucas
Public Utilities Committee
Alexander Potter
Leonard Metcalf
Henry Semple Ames
Water Company
Ryan
Ames
United States
Mr. Ames
Leroy G. Denman
Potter
Surkamp
Absolute Truth About the Great Kidney Remedy
A reader testifies of kidney trouble relief after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root gaining weight from 147 to 206 pounds. Notary public A M Barrow certifies the signing as true dated January 15 1912. White Drug Company confirms sales and praise from W J Barrow.
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W. J. Barrow
Farmville
A. M. Barrow
Prince Edward
Virginia
W. J. Bartow
White Drug Company
E. W. Sanford
Swamp Root Sample Offer From Dr Kilmer Co
A letter solicits readers to request a sample bottle of Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York. It promises proof of benefits for kidneys and bladder and says a booklet with information will be sent. Mentions San Antonio Daily Light and Gazette and notes available regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio
Rotary Club Purpose Explained by H W Stanley in San Antonio
H W Stanley of Wichita vice president of the western division of International Rotary Clubs spoke at a St. Anthony Hotel banquet marking Rotary’s eighth anniversary in the United States. He said Rotary clubs are civic boosters of their towns, not brokers for inter trade, and emphasize exchanging views on business problems and civic advancement.
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H. W. Stanley
Wichita
Kan
International Rotary Clubs
St. Anthony Hotel
San Antonio
Rotary
Rotary Clubs
Stanley
United States
Canada
England
Rotary Club
City to Review Potter Report Alternatives in New Contract
The company rejects the reservoir feature in the Potter report and plans a new pumping station they claim will be better. The improvement program awaits approval by the city engineer and will be included in the forthcoming contract draft. Mr Metcalf, for the company, leaves for Boston tonight.
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Potter
Metcalf
Boston
Light City Adverts Drive Homeseekers to Buy
In the town spirit, business groups pledge efforts to improve and expand the city. Homeseekers turn to Light want ads to find their new homes, reflecting a hopeful housing outlook.
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Central Trust Co
San Antonio, Texas
J. 0
Terrell
Otte Koehler
Chas. Schreiner, J. J. Stevens
B. G. Barnes
W. P. Rote
J. O. Terrell
Alexander Joske
Charles Schreiner
Otto Koehler
R. R. Russell Albert Steves, Sr
Adolph Herff
Jesse D. Oppen
John T. Olson
Sam C. Bell
Ed Rand
John Fest
G. Bechtel
Alfred Duerler
Mer M. Baumblatt
John J. Stevens
John W., Warren Atlee
B. Ayres
Adole Wagner Terrell
G. Barnes
Northern
St. Mary's Cemetery
Swarthmore
Penn
Emily Summersgill
Swarthore
Baltimore
J. R. Picking
Sargent St
Illmore
E. Pinkham
Blackburns
Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Grand Jury
Barber College
Coliseum
Lone Star Fire
Star Clay Products’ Company
J. R. Martin
Hood
Norfolk
Dr. Kilmer
Fomby-Jones Company
East
Houston Street
Emil Blum Company
H. C. Rees Optical CO
West Commerce St
J. R. Cunningham
Moore Bidg
the Travelers Transfer CO
Bureau of Information
Victor Victrola
Victor Victrolas
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden, N., J
Victrola VIII
Thos. Goggan & Bros
Houston and
Navarro
Victor
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