Turkey repudiates guardian ships of Great Powers
Washington dispatches reveal an apparently authentic Turkish article stating Turkey repudiates the guardian ship created by the Paris and Berlin treaties. Officials say the move aims to enter a peace conference as an independent power, with the United States signaling no action due to noninvolvement in the treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Elkus
Constantinople
Turkey
Paris
Berlin
State Department
United States
Germany
Austria
Suffrage Charity Ball Plans Under San Antonio Group
The Texas suffrage effort via the San Antonio Equal Franchise Society advances as members meet in the St. Anthony hotel oak room. A charity ball is slated for late January or early February to benefit suffrage work. Mrs. R K L Sandford reports letters to Texas politicians urging support in the next Legislature. A demonstration will follow the society automobile arrival on January 15 to extend outreach in the state. Mrs. E L Maury presided in the absence of President Mrs. James M Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Antonio
Society
James M. Young
E. L. Maury
Shortage of dyestuffs Seen Chilling Town Colors
A Washington Star quip notes a perceived effect of prohibition on local life as colors fade in Uncle Bill Bottletop's nose and dye supplies wane. The brief reflects social mood and the era's clamp on indulgence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bottletop
Washington Star
Aviation Plot Work Awaiting Appropriation
Major B. D. Foulois returns from Washington after talks with War Department officials on expanding the U S Army aviation program. A bill seeks 1 5 million for land for aviation posts including a major center to be built in San Antonio Two aero squadrons are planned here with 12 airplanes in service and 24 in reserve Land leasing hinges on War Department authorization and Congress appropriation. a 14 000 000 appropriation is cited for aviation but not for site acquisition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Foulois
Southern Department
Washington
War Department
San Antonio
Congress
Foulois
Thomas
Bowen
Stinson
Edward Stinson
Mr. Stinson
Columbus
United States Army
Return of Akin from Tex hunting trip with party
Return From Hunt R. R. Atkin, district freight and passenger agent of the Southern Pacific, came back Sunday from a weeklong hunt near Eagle Lake, Texas. He was part of a seven man party including Captain W. R. Taylor, Frank Bednarek, Green Davidson, R. C. Watkins, Captain Ruby Garrett and Mr. Glithero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
R. R. Atkinson
Southern Pacific Railroad
Eagle Lake
Tex
W. R. Taylor
Frank Bednarek
Green Davidson
R. C. Watkins
Ruby Garrett
Mr. Glithero
Eighty Seven Years Old Kidney Pills Endorsement
An elderly reader from Springfield Missouri describes severe kidney trouble and says Foley Kidney Pills gave the best relief among treatments tried. The ad notes the pills are tonic and rapidly effective, with another testimonial from A M Fischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Adams
Springfield
Foley
A. M. Fischer
Don’t Use Dyes for Gray Hair Try Q-Ban Restorer
Do not use dyes they are sticky disagreeable and dangerous. Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer promises natural dark shade gradually and permanently with no instant miracles. Sold at Summers Drug Store and other drug stores, 50 cents for a large bottle with a satisfaction guarantee or refund. Also offers Q-Ban Hair Tonic and related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers Drug Store
Hessig-Ellis Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Discharge of O’Hara May Bring Lawsuit
A test of Commissioner Uhr s authority to hire and discharge subordinates led to Pat O Hara s dismissal as custodian at Central fire and police station and the appointment of J G Weisell to fill the vacancy. The action was filed with the city clerk Tuesday and will be considered at the adjourned commissioners meeting. O Hara previously served under Mayor Callaghan and was appointed by former Commissioner Steves. Weisell formerly worked as a court house engineer and was manager for a local brick company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhr
Police and Fire Department
Pat O'Hara
Central Fire and Police Station
J. G. Weisell
O'Hara
City Hall
Callaghan
Jones
Steves
O’hara
Artesian Belt to Use I and G N Tracks in San Antonio
The Artesian Belt will enter San Antonio over International and Great Northern tracks starting January 14. General Manager Van H. Howard said a contract with Thornwell Fay enables use of all International trackage between Kirk and San Antonio. A new Artesian Belt time card cuts trip times to 8:30 a.m. departure and 4:30 p.m. arrival, while eight to ten Artesian Belt families will move from Kirk to San Antonio. The line buys oil burning locomotives and new passenger equipment to improve service, eliminating a two line freight charge.
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Artesian Belt Railway
San Antonio
International
Great Northern
van H. Howard
Artesian Belt
Harry Landa
Thornwell Fay
The
Howard
Kirk
International Depot
Howards
Mr. Howard
Obituary for Mrs J C Webster and Dr Eugene I Bowsky
Mrs J C Webster aged 63 died at 1 15 am Tuesday at 428 Rig sby Avenue after living in Texas about 40 years and born in Tennessee She leaves a son and daughter Mrs Mollie Adkins of Dallas Interment will be in Pilot Point Texas Dr Eugene I Bowsky aged 70 died Monday in a local hospital He was a German native and had lived here for years His widow survives and his body is held at Riebe Undertaking Company awaiting funeral arrangements.
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J. ©. Webster
J. C. Webster
Rigsby Avenue
E. I. Bowsky
Eugene I. Bowsky
Germany
Riebe Undertaking Company
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co offers automobile equipment and services with two phone lines listed for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Assessors Force Open for 1917 Property Listings
County Assessor Albert V. Huth opened his office Tuesday to receive assessments and renditions for 1917. January is the final month to pay property and poll taxes to County Collector John A. Bitter. A rush greeted both officials as owners rush to render valuations before the board of equalization fixes defaulting holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert V. Huth
John A. Bitter
Board of Equalization
Mr. Huth
Flight Saves Thief In Patched Auto Escape
Police officer Dunning intercepted a stolen Studebaker 10689 after a quick-witted driver tried to outrun capture on a Monday night. The car was recovered and later deposited at the Menger garage where it had been taken earlier that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunning
Menger
Float designs for Battle of Mowers parade approved
At a Tuesday float committee meeting of the Battle of Mowers Association chairwoman Mra. I P Hill yer and artist Herbert Barnard presented and approved several float designs. Additional designs will be shown before February 1 when actual work begins. The general fiesta theme is The Court of the Butterflies, depicting a garden of flowers as butterflies travel through. Present at the meeting were committee members and Mr Barnard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle of Mowers Association
Mra. I
Mrs Hillyer Leads Group With Several Named Officers
Mrs F L Hillyer chairs a meeting with Mrs FE Branch Mrs Floyd Mc Gown and Mrs Winchester Keiso listed among the officers or participants. The fragment indicates a formal committee or society gathering with several women named in leadership or membership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Hillyer
FE. C. Branch
Floyd McGown
Winchester Keiso
San Antonio Mexican Land Company Charter Filed
The charter of the San Antonio Mexican Land Company of San Antonio was filed today in the State Department. The capital stock is $20,000 and the purport of the company is to acquire and develop land in Mexico as part of its business venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin, Tex
San Antonio Mexican Land Company of
San Antonio
State Department
Old Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney liver and bladder diseases. It claims strong testimonials from beneficiaries and urges readers to buy a bottle or send ten cents for a sample, noting San Antonio Daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmen & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
San Antonio
Land and Mineral Trading Firm Incorporators Named
Pose Assigned to buy and sell lands and minerals and engage in mining agriculture and stock raising in the republic of México. Incorporators are F. A. Chapa C. M. Chambers Dave Watson Martin Morales and others of San Antonio and O B Col quitt of Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of México
F. A. Chapa
C. M. Chambers
Dave Watson
Martin Morales
San Antonio
O. B. Colquitt
Dallas
Philosophers and dainties spark playful dinner quip
A shallow patron asks if philosophers love dainties. The eminent scholar replies with a witty line about the world and the good things being for more than mere appetites, reflecting classic satire on taste and wisdom.
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Alamo Auto Supply Co
Fish and Goodrich
Crockett
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Cornelius Lehane
Cork
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James Connolly
Army of the
Irish Republic
Hermann Sons Hall
Garden Street
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Republic
G. N
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Victor
Regers
Caruso
Alda
Bori
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Gluck
Hempel
Homer
Journet
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McCormack
Melba
Ruffo
Schumann-Heink
Scotti
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Tetrazzini
Whitehill
Williams
Witherspoon
Werrenrath
Elman
Kreisler
Paderewski
Powell
Zimbalist
Sousa
Pryor
Conway
Vessella
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden, N. J
Victor Records
Victrola
Battle of Flowers Association
San Antonians
Afety Deposit
San Antonio Loans Trust Company
Carters
Commerce Street
Guaranty
Gunter Hotel
Directorsinner
G Talleferts
Jos, Rosenfield
Jack W. Neal
Pichnen
Ko. Feldman
Mrs Det Gunter
D. Penser
Chas. Baumberget
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