Dr Axson to Lecture on English Literature in San Antonio
Dr Stockton Axson of the Rice Institute Houston will give two lectures on English literature January 28 at Beethoven hall San Antonio. His main talk will precede the mid winter graduation class of San Antonio High School with an afternoon general audience also invited.
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Stockton Axson
Rice Institute
Houston
Naost
Beethoven Hall
Axson
San Antonio
Carnegie Library
Wesleyan University
Connecticut
Johns Hopkins
German Mark Slumps to 92 Centimes in Exchange
German exchange hit a war low today with the mark quoted at 92 centimes. The report from Berne notes the currency slide marks continued wartime strain as authorities seek stabilization amid rapid depreciation.
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Berne
Switzerland
Paris
Defense expert urges 500000 man U S army line
Washington reports Major General William Wotherspoon argues the first line of defense must be at least 500000 trained and equipped troops. He cites current mobile army strength 51344, with 20863 on duty abroad, and warns that coastal and militia forces are drastically short of men, horses, wagons, and equipment.
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Washington
D. C
American Defense Magazine
National Defense Society
William W. Wotherspoon
United States Army
Wotherspoon
Public Works
New York
Philippines
Hawaii
Alaska
Porto Rico
Canal Zone
Coast Artillery
Coast Artillery Arm
National Guard
Manila
Subig Bay
Panama Canal
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Embargo Lifted Triggers Coastwise Trade on Eastern Roads
Eastern railroads lift embargo on coastwise traffic after weeks. Philadelphia & Reading Central of New Jersey Delaware Lackawanna & Western Pennsylvania system Baltimore & Ohio remove restrictions less than car load. Erie expected to follow. Shippers gain water routes from Eastern seaboard, cutting freight costs.
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Press Nichols
San Antonio
Mallory Line
Philadelphia & Reading
Central of New Jersey
Delaware
Lackawanna & Western
Pennsylvania System
Baltimore & Ohio
Iron and Steel
Lehigh Valley
Erie
Eastern
Seaboard
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Claims Pure, Slippery Lather
The article promotes using malsified cocoanut oil as a hair shampoo. It warns common soaps and shampoos damage hair with excess alkali and dryness. A small amount of cocoanut oil with water yields rich lather that cleanses scalp and hair, nourishes, and dries hair smoothly. cheap and widely available.
Wilberforce on Trial in 1914 Koehler Burglary Case
George Wilberforce alias George Demet alias George Paulie stood trial Friday morning in the Thirty-seventh District Court on charges of burglary at the Koehler residence dated December 2 1914. He faced the jewelry and clothing theft allegations without counsel until Judge W S Anderson appointed attorney Ben Cowen to defend him.
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Wilberforce
George Wilberforce
George Demet
George Paulie
Koehler
Thirty-seventh District Court
W. S. Anderson
Ben Cowen
Poll Taxes Near Deadline Boost County's Voting Strength
Poll tax payments rise as January ends with the final payment deadline set for January 31 at midnight. Collector John A. Bitter notes the county must hit a higher daily average to reach the usual voting strength, with total payments near six thousand including exemptions by Friday noon.
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John A. Bitter
Elgin and Waltham Sales Cited by Co. W. Davis
Co. W. Davis reports sales of Elgin and Waltham watches under no easy payments terms, reference Cr. 6114, volume Vv.
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W. Davis
Elgin
Waltham
Muzquiz Visits City with Galveston Consul
Rafael E. Muzquiz director general of consulates for the Constitutionalist government was in the city Thursday on business. He conferred with Consul General T. R. Beltran and others, accompanied by Juan T. Burns consul at Galveston.
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Rafael Muzquiz
Rafael E. Muzquiz
T. R. Beltran
Muzquiz
Juan T. Burns
Galveston
Overland Auto Livery Rates Advertised
An advertisement lists car rental options at Overland Auto Livery 216 Soledad Street Cr. 56100 and 4100 New 900 with rates of $1.50 and $2 per hour.
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Overland Auto
Soledad St. Cr
Harris school children to view The Birth of Texas at Grand Opera
Three hundred pupils from Harris school No 17 led by S F Bakeley will march to the Grand Opera house Friday afternoon to see Griffiths film The Birth of Texas or the Martyrs of the Alamo.
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Harris School No. 17
S. F. Bakeley
Grand Opera House
Griffith
Texas
Alamo
White Swan Cafe Offers Good Eats and Coffee
The White Swan Cafe at 404 East Houston serves up meals and coffee in a casual setting. Local patrons praise the menu and ambiance as a go to spot for breakfast and light bites.
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White Swan Cafe
E. Houston
Officers Elected At Business Woman's Club Meeting
The Business Woman's Club of the Young Woman's Christian Association elected officers for the coming term. Mrs Alvalauder became president with Dr Charlotte Strum as first vice president, Mrs Johnie Jones secretary, and Mrs W E Bivens treasurer. William A Black spoke at the Thursday gathering at the association building.
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Business Woman's Club
Young Woman's Christian Association
Alvalauder
Charlotte Strum
Johnie Jones
W. E. Bivens
Association
William A. Black
The
Texas League
Alamo Jewelry ad buys gold silver and coins
Local dealer Alamo Jewelry Co at 315 Alamo Plaza advertises buying or trading in old gold silver diamonds and coins.
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Alamo Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Sunday Cocktail One Spoon Salsa Diablo Deviled Sauce
A concise note describes a Sunday dish option titled Salsa Diablo also known as Devil Sauce served before meals. It outlines a quick preparation cue using a spoonful measure and emphasizes its use as a pre meal condiment.
Thief Breaks Show Window at Saloon
Glass in a show window in front of J. J. Gembler's saloon at 1101 East Crockett street was smashed Thursday night and several axes of chewing tobacco and 125 cigars stolen.
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J. J. Gembler
East Crockett Street
Thieves Break Into Restaurant Stole Ham and Eggs
Police report that a break in at 809 West Commerce Street yielded ham and eggs taken from a small restaurant. The theft was discovered by officers early Friday morning. Dr Louis Hirschfeld, Genito Urinary specialist, has relocated to 417 Gibbs Building.
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Louis Hirschfeld
Gibbs
West Commerce Street
Cowles Auto Livery Rates Displayed
Advertisement lists Crockett 242 and New 342 rates for Cowles Auto Livery. Charges shown are $1.50, $2.00, and $2.50 per hour.
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Cowles Auto
Crockett
His Grip Stolen at Sap Passenger Depot
Warry B. Kerr reported a leather grip with tools and jewelry stolen from him at the Sap passenger depot at 9 30 p m Thursday night.
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tWarry B. Kerr
Sap
Salsa Diablo Devil Sauce Demands Daily Table Presence
A diner requests Salsa Diablo Devil Sauce to be kept on the table daily, praising its appetizing and digestive qualities. The note reads like a craving for a staple condiment to accompany every meal.
Car stolen from College street prompts police report
Thieves stole a five passenger automobile belonging to H. Pianta of 234 Diaz Street shortly after 10 o clock Thursday night while the car stood on College street. The vehicle number is 7789 and no trace had been found by Friday noon according to police reports.
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H. Pianta
Diaz Street
College Street
Envelopes Printed for $1.75 at Local Printing Co
Fifty hundred envelopes were printed for 1.75 dollars by a printing company located on 131 Losoya Street. The ad notes affordable bulk printing services for mail needs.
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On Printing Co
Losoya St
Auto and Buggy Collide at Main and Euclid Avenues
A car driven by Mrs. George Dreyfus and a buggy driven by H. Martinez collided at the Main Euclid intersection at 3:55 PM Thursday. No injuries reported, both vehicles damaged.
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George Dreyfus
H. Martinez
Main
Euclid Avenues
Masquerade Ball for School Benefit at Hermann Sons Hall
A big masquerade ball to benefit the school will be held at Hermann Sons hall on Saturday January 8. The event features late dances and good music with admission 25 cents.
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Hermann Sons’ Hall
Defective Flue Sparks Fire at 608 Kentucky Avenue
Fire caused by a defective flue broke out in the roof of a house at 608 Kentucky Avenue on Thursday afternoon. A portion of the roof burned away before firefighters contained the blaze. The house is owned and occupied by P. H. Haywood.
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Kentucky Avenue
P. H. Haywood
City traffic rules bar standing in front of theaters and offices
Pedestrians must not stand on sidewalks directly in front of moving picture shows or large offices and intersections will be arrested. The ordinance aims to prevent exit congestion during fires. Automobiles and horse drawn vehicles are prohibited from stopping in the street in front of these entrances.
For Hire Five Seat Car Ad Yanked Ad
The notice offers a five passenger hire car at one dollar per hour with contact Travis 881.
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Travis
Advy
Texas League for the Taxation of Land Values Meeting Called
A conference of Texas League for the Taxation of Land Values members is set for Friday night at the St. Anthony Hotel. Businessmen and all citizens interested in land value taxation are invited to attend and participate.
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Texas League For the Taxation of Land Values
St. Anthony Hotel
For Sale Physician's Battery and Wall Plate
Advertises a physician's battery and wall plate with marble base and dry or regular lighting currents offered for $10, originally $50. Contact Travis at 2055.
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Travis
Railroad Men to Meet in San Antonio in January
The Southwestern Passenger Association will hold a quarterly conference in San Antonio on January 13 and 14 at the St. Anthony Hotel. Railroad passenger agents from the southwestern United States will attend. The Texas General Passenger Agents Association meets at the same hotel on January 12, with delegates staying through January 14.
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Southwestern Passenger Association
San Antonio
Southwestern Section
United States
St. Anthony
Texas General Passenger Agents Association
Turkish Bath and Massage Parlors Advertised
Turkish Bath and Massage Parlors for ladies and gentlemen operate at 515 Na varro Street opposite St Anthony Hotel with advertisement noted.
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Navarro St
St. Anthony Hotel
Stolen Dodge Touring Car With Tires and Damaged Body Noted
A $50 reward is offered for a stolen Dodge Touring with license 7798. It has 3 U S&S tires without rim, back tire missing, gasoline tank bent, left rear fender flange damaged. Car numbers 30842 and 41447320. Reported on Fredericksburg road or Travis 2076.
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U. S&s
Fredericksburg Road
Boston Ranch Ad Promotes Oysters and Cheap Meals
Local ad touts Boston Ranch at 104 East Houston offering the best 25 cent meals in town and oysters for 20 cents per dozen. The brief notice highlights low prices and casual dining.
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Boston Ranch
E. Houston
Red Swan Coffee earns praise from loyal customers
Satisfied patrons Reinhard and Co. recommend Red Swan Coffee to friends, highlighting the Graduated Roasters as a standout.
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Reinhard & Co
Ady
Traffic Warning Ends and Arrests Ahead
Police said on Friday that Warning No 1 ends and all traffic violations will be met with arrest and enforcement actions as officers resume strict enforcement.
Sunday Ad Alert for Ler's Beauty Parlors
Miss Emelia Kraut, manager, promotes Ler's Beauty Parlors with a Sunday advertisement at 515 Navarro Street. The readable lines indicate a local beauty shop listing in a small newspaper ad.
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Butler’s
Emelia Kraut
Navarro St
Ady
Old Gentleman Interrogates Chauffeur Over Fatal Service
A humorous Punch caption shows an old man questioning a driver about his past employers. The chauffeur reveals both of his last two employers died while he served them, implying a morbid joke about his employment history.
Providence Broker Sought in $900,000 Shortage Case
Providence R I January 7 police issued a search warrant for Albert P Miller Jr an investment broker alleged to have responsibility for a $900 000 shortage in funds entrusted to his care by clients The case involves a large financial discrepancy and police are pursuing him for questioning and accountability.
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Albert P. Miller
Providence
R. L
Albert P. Miller Jr
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