Himrod Seeks New Hearing On Rail Line Proposal
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will grant James L. Himrod of Austin another hearing on his railroad proposal. The plan aims to run from New Mexico fields to the Colorado River valley to Austin or San Antonio then to a point on the Gulf Coast. The venture previously asked for $87,500 to advance the line to Antonio and Bexar County.
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Chamber of Commeree
James L. Himrod
Austin
Thimrod
Aoa
New Mexico
Colamido River
Astin
San Antonio
Gil Coast
Chamber of Commerce
Antonio
Bexar County
Chamber Of Commerce Set Annual Meeting Date
The directorate will consider the report at the following day. The annual Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for January 12. At that time a president and five new directors will be elected.
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Inal
Chamber of Commerce
Ask Aid for Bureau at Young Men's Christian Society
Dilley proposes forming an employment bureau at the Young Men’s Christian Society to help idle men find work and receive vocational guidance. The plan will be reviewed by Burnea-Philathea Union and presented to Bible classes for pledges, with a parliamentary meeting to follow and about a hundred delegates expected. Floyd Smith to preside.
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Cnristire
Ke. Dilley
Genereretary
Burnea-Philathea Union
Davis Dark
Floyd Smith
Bones found near here idling in sack for years
Dr. George Dashiell of Devine said bones found Saturday night have been in the sack for five to ten years. He doubted they are Nelms sisters, suggesting they may be a Mexican couple murdered about eleven years ago. He noted one skull's shape remains and several small bones are present. Police near Devine plan to drop identification efforts.
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George Dashiell
Devine
Nelms Sisters
Here
Dashiell
May Rain or Clear Weather Predicted for San Antonio
Weather outlook in San Antonio shows equal chances of rain or sunshine with unsettled conditions. A high pressure area over the east county and two connected disturbances over the Rocky Mountain plateau create uncertain shifts that could bring rain if the northern system moves, or clearing if the southern low shifts east.
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San Antonio
Rocky Mountain Plateau
Pacific
Texas
Grand jury sworn in for January term of Thirty-seventh District Court
The January term grand jury was empaneled Monday morning with H. G. Staacke as foreman. Members include Flores, G. Holmereen, Nat H. Neal, J. Tengg, Frank Menners, J. A. Gallagher, W. R. King, J. Haner, H. W. Wehneyer and Lee Petrich. Judge W. F. Exell swore them in and they began examining criminal matters. petit jurors were also called. Only minor offenses are set for hearing, with the first murder case slated for January 23.
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Thirty-seventh District Court
H. G. Staacke
Flores. G. Holmereen
Nat . H. OD. Neal
J. Tengg
Frank Menners
J. A. Gallagher
W. R. King
J. Haner
HW. Wehneyer
Lee Petrich
W. F. Exell
W. E. Anderson
Grand Jury
Petit Jury Service
Trudge Ezcell
Judse Andersen
le Enlied
Organist Clarence Eddy Prepares Messiah Night at Empire
Clarence Eddy, famed organist, rehearses for the Messiah presentation at the Empire Theatre with the Messiah chorus and soloists. Carpenters reinforce the stage as Eddy discusses organ effects and theater challenges. The festival organizers hope for full houses despite weather questions, while three jailed suspects are linked to the Hungerford merchant murder.
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Clarence Eddy
Cairneu
Smd
United States
Rome
Giovanni Sgambini
Isiah
Mr. Eddy
The
Empire
Elizabeth Tudor
Sopran Mary Jordan
Frank Ormsby
Frederic Martin
Warold Xforris
Local man found dead in city street with erased identity
A young man, about 25, found dead Sunday afternoon near a steamer house area in the southern city section. Police say the death appears self-inflicted with a bullet to the heart. details of identity are obliterated by deliberate destruction of clues. The body was taken to Riebe Undertaking Company.
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Omiin
Harald Nolte
Saltillo Street
Olice
Lancaster
Poo
Alyssey
Freeman
Joe Leek
Houston
Associated Press
Riebe Undertaking
Compring
Holdups on Grand Avenue Bridge and Commerce Street
Reported robberies involve two men on the Grand avenue bridge near Lone Star brewery and a group on Commerce street. Victims Trevine and Koenig fought off assailants, leaving off with a half sack of tobacco and minor property losses.
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Jnstanees
Dev
Ate Stone
Lana
Nlwether
Aagene Broontk
Jones Avenue
Fang Charles Heng
Treving
Trevine
Koenig
Nene
Grand Avenue
Lone Star
Renz
Governor Colquitt Quietly Works on Legislative Message
Governor Colquitt, in Austin, Texas, sealed off his office to draft the legislative message, aiming to finish it within the week. He plans to travel to Louisiana and is set to depart Wednesday or Thursday.
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Austin
Tex
Tan
Colquitt
Louisiana
Cure Catarrh with Blood Purifier S S S
S S S blood purifier is advertised as a cure for chronic catarrh claiming it cleanses the blood to stop nasal and throat symptoms. The ad asserts widespread effects on stomach liver kidneys and glands and invites readers to obtain a bottle for relief and free advice from The Swift Specific Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Spectfic Co
Atuania
CIA
Carranza Captured by Santibanez in Oaxaca
Gen Jesus Carranza commander of the Constitutionalist center and brother of First Chief Carminta is held prisoner by Gen Alfonso Santibanez in San Geronimo Oaxaca. Carranza and staff largely executed. First Chief Curreuiaa orders pursuit halted. Loyal troops guard positions as Santibanez’s forces are engaged near San Geronimo with potential capture imminent.
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Moentiers
Carranga
Curreuiaa
Santilxinez
Gamer Carranza
Sintibane
San Dieronimo
Tive Ehier
Santibanes
Werebelteider
Carranza
Corrinna
Psuks
Tien
Leeam
Sma Geeronimo
Col
Alejandro Carminza
Te- Huantepeg
Oaxacn
Santi- Danez
Railroad Tunnel and Bridges Blown Up Across Isthmus
State department dispatches report a single tunnel on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec broken open and important bridges in Oaxaca blown up. Guatemala City legation notes arrival of numerous Mexican refugees as the news unfolds from Washington.
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Washington, D.C
State Department
Tehuantepec
Oaxtoa
Guatemala City
Wreck Averted on Northbound Through Passenger Train
A through passenger train from the north on the GN railway was halted at a burning bridge north of San Antonio Sunday morning. Deputies Galbreath and Subi investigated and expect two men to be arrested for burning ties with the aim to wreck the train. The engine stopped at the trestle edge, preventing a 14 foot embankment derailment. a city repair crew was sent to the bridge.
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1O& GN
San Antonio
James Galbreath
John Subi
Fatal Bullet Wound Hits Alfredo Trevino on South San Jacinto Street
Alfredo Trevino, 26, died after being shot in the left breast Saturday night near a South San Jacinto street scene. Police know the slayer, who remains at large, and Trevino’s funeral is planned for 1:30 PM Monday with burial in San Fernando Cemetery. He was shot moments after leaving a station just before bar closing. five brothers and a sister are named in his obituary.
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Alfredo ‘T. Trevino
Breas
San Jacinto
Treving
San Fernando
Sand
Supreme Court Adjourns in Washington for Memorial Services
The Supreme Court announced ten revisions and adjourned in respect to the memory of J. W. Wright a marshal buried today. Frank H. Green and deputy marshal Whalagan attended the funeral with Wright’s successor Art Wright named as his replacement.
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Washington, TD
Tan
Supreme Court
J. W. Wright
Sears
Frank II. Green
Whalagan Ais
Art Wright
Buck Ague Strikes Hunter On Rancho Callaghan Texas
In a Lone Star hunt on Rancho Callaghan near the Rio Grande, Channing Folsom details his first encounter with a buck triggering Buck Ague. Rafael and the party watched as the deer stood within sight and a nervous reaction led to an inexperienced shot, later deemed Buck Ague by ranch manager Ralph Eads.
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Channing Folsom
Rancho Callaghan
Texas
San Antonio
Ohneima Polson
Isang City
Ch “Ity
Folsom
Ratael
J. W. Perry
J. Heim
T. A. Coleman
Dickey
Rio Grande
Gulf
S. A. Jordan
Coleman
Ralph Eads
Rafael
Buck
Callahan
Commerce
Albert
Hancho Callaghan
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safer Liver Cleanse
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative to calomel for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims calomel is dangerous and salivation risks, while Dodson's product smooths digestion, ends headaches and dizziness, and is suitable for children.
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Mel
Jay
Dodsons
Dodson
Dadson
Disturbed Relative Recalls Elusive Deer Tale
Fragmentary text describes a deer alarmed by a relative, its antlers shaking, a canter, and a quick dash away. The narrator mourns a loss and laments disrupted plans and emotions, mentioning disappointment and a missed event. The passage blends personal sentiment with stray, unclear references to a wedding, travel, and an eclipse.
Public School Reopens After Winter Break
More than 8000 children returned to schools Monday though some estimates put demoralized totals near 19000. Classes resume after the December 23 closure with a regular board meeting set for Wednesday and potential discussion with Dr J Bobbitt on city school systems.
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Seloar
Alge
Jad Salts Promises Kidney Relief For Meat Eaters
An old health reminder warns that high meat intake overworks kidneys causing backache and urinary issues. It promotes Jad Salts, a mixture of lemon acid and other ingredients, to cleanse sluggish kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and end bladder discomfort.
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Levine
East
Houston Street
Graham
National Biscuit Company
Nelms
G. Staacke
Musical Festival Association
Wharton
J. R. Ray
Hungerford
Resino
Fortaaltree
Resinal
Baltimore
Brady Street
Blows and Tobacco
G&t
Roy Trevine
Charles Penz
Hebel
J. Carranza
Santibanez
I & GN
Alfredo T. Trevino
Washer Bros. CO
Kansas City
Nimrod
Buck Ague
Bodson
Sendere
LWW
Southwestern Engineering Co
W. B. Tuttle
Linton
Mecnanical
tHydaragic
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