Bonds accepted for Treitmoe and Clancy in sentencing
The United States district court in San Francisco accepted bonds totaling 240000 for the release of Olaf A. Treitmoe and Eugene Clancy, two conspirators in the dynamite plots, who were sentenced to years in Leavenworth Federal Prison. In Houston two men, J Fellman and A Diamond, were arrested for robbing A Solomon’s store in Brookshire of goods valued between 1000 and 2000 after a wagon overturned in a ditch. Austin reports show 23000 fires in two years with 83.8 percent preventable in dwellings and 64.8 percent preventable in other classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Olaf A. Treitmoe
Eugene Clancy
Houston
Tex
J. Fellman
A. Diamond
A. Solomon
Brookshire
Austin
State Insurance Board
R Oyer
MacLaren's Mus Cerate Promises Quick Lumbago Relief
An old advertisement touts MacLaren's Mus Cerate as a harmless local remedy for lumbago, sore throat, congestion, and colds. It claims rapid relief and offers a free sample by mail from Cleveland Ohio and Los Angeles Cal, with price points of 26c and 40c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacLaren
Sommers-McElroy
Mac Lararey
Cleveland
Ohio
Los Angs
Cal
Heredity debated in mental defect study report
Sir James Crichton-Browne summarizes unpublished tables by Dr Archibald Douglas showing heredity limits in defective mentalities. Of 2339 Royal Albert Asylum cases, 886 had definite hereditary taint, 631 had one abnormal parent, and 92 had both parents abnormal, suggesting self-originating defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crichton-Browne
Sanitary Inspectors’ Association
Sheffield
Archibald Douglas
Royal Albert Asylum
Lancaster
New York Times
Road Bonds Approved by Matagorda County District
R R Lewis Matagorda county attorney secured approval from the Attorney General to issue 100000 in Matagorda county road district bonds for District No 1. The plan calls for at least 60 miles of road funded from bond proceeds. The governor signed a proclamation declaring the home rule constitutional amendment adopted, per the Attorney General’s guidance. The proclamation is not expected to affect ongoing legal challenges to the amendment’s legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
R. R. Lewis
Matagorda County
Attorney General's Department
Lewis
Fraternities to be Abolished at University of Texas
Representative Grindstaff of Parker County will introduce a bill to abolish fraternities and sororities at the University of Texas following a mass meeting of about 1600 students described as barbs. Grindstaff is a former UT student. Patterson Withdraws From Senate Race in Tennessee to aid party unity and the regular candidate. A deadlock expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
E. H. Grindstaff
Parker County
University of Texas
Grindstaff
School of Gunnery
Shoeburynees
Pesent
London
Franz Groos Heads 5 A Clearing House
The annual San Antonio Clearing House meeting elected Franz Groos as president with R L Ball as vice president and Ernest L Brown re elected secretary and manager. Membership grew with San Antonio National Bank joining and Citizens Bank and Trust applying. Regular lunches set for the second Thursday each month at local hotels with committees formed for arbitration management and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Clearing House Association
Franz Groos
R. L. Ball
Ernest L. Brown
San Antonio National Bank
Citizens’ Bank and Trust Company
Brown
Texas State Bankers
Fred Terrell
City National Bank
J. N. Brown
Alamo National Bank
Groos National Bank
Jesse Oppenheimer
D. & A. Oppenheimer
National Bank of Commerce
W. W. Collier
State Bank and Trust Company
W. R. King
L. N. Walthall
West Texas Bank
Hotel men plan push for Panama Exposition route
State hotel men meet to promote a southern travel corridor to the 1915 Panama Exposition in Frisco. They aim to link with Louisiana and Alabama groups to back a northern newspaper advertising campaign. A luncheon at the St Anthony featured B. Swer Ingen, L. J. Hart, Bert Orendorf, and F. M. Swearingen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Louisiana
Alabama
North
St. Anthony
B. 8. Swearingen
Bender Hotel
Houston
L. J. Hart
Gunter
Bert Orendorf
el Paso
F. M. Swearingen
The
Greatest Nerve Vitalizer Known
A sensational ad promotes Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers as a universal nerve strengthener for men and women. It claims to cure insomnia nervousness loss of energy and other ailments, offers a 50 cent or 60 cent free trial box, and lists price of $1 per box with mail order options from Battle Creek Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg’s Sanstone
Kellogg
F. J. Kellogg
Battle Creek
Mich
National Chamber official urges San Antonio affiliate
E F Trefz, field secretary of the National Chamber of Commerce, urged the San Antonio chamber to affiliate at a Menger hotel luncheon. He said the National Chamber acts as a clearing house for ideas and measures from across the country and would help local business register views on legislation. The organization has 200000 members and already includes Dallas Fort Worth Waco Austin and Texarkana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Chamber of Commerce of
San Antonio
E. F. Trefz
National Chamber
Menger
National Chamber of Commerce
Trefz
Washington, D.C
Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Waco
Austin
Texarkana
Gimbel Delicatessen Ad Promises Real Quality
The Gimbel Delicatessen promotes itself as a real quality food shop. It notes courteous service for ladies and gentlemen and situates at Crockett Street opposite the Grand Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gimbel Delicatessen
Crockett Street
Grand Opera House
Poll tax payments show slow improvement in county
County official John A Bitter reports a rise in poll tax receipts but not enough to threaten last year’s totals. He estimates about 16 000 voters may pay this year unless a late rush occurs. Bitter laments voter apathy despite upcoming elections and repeated warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County C
John A. Bitter
Bitter
Mr. Fitter
W C A Accepts Three I League Deal In Keokuk
Local W C A members agreed to finance the Keokuk club in the Three I League if local baseball fans agree to drop Sunday games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa
Young Women's Christian Association
Secret home formula to darken gray hair with Barbo Compound
A home method for darkening gray hair uses bay rum glycerine and Barbo Compound dissolved in water to create a glossy soft scalp treatment. Apply weekly until darkened, then biweekly to maintain condition, with emphasis on privacy and safe sourcing from a druggist.
Free Trial Box Coupon for Kellogg's Sanstone Wafers
A reader solicits by mail a free 50 cent trial box of Kellogg's Sanstone Wafers, enclosing 6 cents for postage and packing. Sender provides name address and requests delivery to Battle Creek Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Kellogg
Holfmaster Block
Battle Creek
Mich
San Antonio Sanitone Wafer firms and druggists listed
The regular one size of Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers are formal in San Antonio by A. M. Fischer at 523 East Houston Street W C Kalteyer at 410 East Houston Street J W Taliaferro at 120 East Houston Street Adolph Dreiss at 119 North Alamo Street and Sommers McElroy's four drug stores No free boxes from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Rates Talked At Texas Passenger Agents Meeting
Members of the Texas General Passenger Agents Association meet at the Gunter Hotel to discuss special rates for state meetings in March and April. The session opens with George F. Lupton presiding and adjourns for lunch before resuming. Attendees include Joseph Hellen W G Keenan O W Monroe W G Crush A A Glisson S G Tucker A D Bell and Lupton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas General Passenger Agents’ Association
Gunter Hotel
George F. Lupton
Sap Lines
Lupton
Texas
Joseph Hellen
Sunset-Central Lines
W. G. Keenan
Santa Fe
O. W. Monroe
International & Great Northern
W. G. Crush
Katy
A. A. Glisson
Fort Worth
Denver City
S. G. Tucker
Texas & Brazos Valley
A. D. Bell
Sap
Naval Tug Sonoma Reaches Guantanamo Port
The naval tug Sonoma arrived at Guantanamo after departing Hampton Roads with the Panther. No word has been received from the Panther, but navy officials say there is no reason to fear for her safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port
Washington, D. C
Sonoma
Hampton Roads
Guantanamo
Navy
Duchess of Connaught Resting Easier After Illness
The Duchess of Connaught wife of Canada’s viceroy passed a comfortable night and was resting easier this morning. She arrived from Ottawa yesterday suffering from neuritis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Duchess of Connaught
Canada
Ottawa
Train Service Delayed by Snow in Fort Worth
Weather moderates in Fort Worth Texas as railroads report first serious snow trouble. Engines failed to steam delaying train service. A famous local millionaire quips that wealth makes risk moot, implying fines if luck runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Obituary notices from San Antonio area deaths
J J Mahoney 36 died at 214 Delmar St survived by wife and daughter funeral 3 pm burial St Marys cemetery Anna Fritz 32 died at 625 East Commerce St survived by husband four sons and a daughter funeral 4 pm St Michaels Church burial St Josephs cemetery Harriet Nellie Ellsworth 86 died at son Luther Ellsworths home survived by three sons funeral 3 pm burial Pythian cemetery Henrietta Weinhold 75 died at 158 North St survived by six daughters one son eight grandchildren and a cousin funeral 3:30 pm burial new Lutheran cemetery Carl Schuras 24 died at 1630 Hamilton Ave survived by parents and sister body held by San Antonio Undertaking Co Dorothea Fergus 24 died at 409 East Laurel St sent to Chicago for burial by Riebe Undertaking Co Native of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuras
Carl Schuras
Hamilton Avenue
St. Louis
San Antonio
Gunter
San Antonio Undertaking Company
Fergus
Dorothea Fergus
East Laurel Street
Chicago
Riebe Undertaking Company
Ilinois
Lighted Advertisements Benefit Health Mention
A note requests readers to mention The Light when answering advertisements in this paper while describing a trip to San Antonio three months ago for health improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Citizens Auxiliary to the Board of Health Meeting
All citizens of Precinct 49 Ward 8 are urged to attend the auxiliary meeting at McKinley Avenue Methodist Church Friday evening. Speakers include Dr W A Dr Q B Lee Dr William Brumby and Eighth ward chairman Mrs R A Reese to discuss civic needs before the general ward meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Precinct
Ward 8
Citizens’ Auxiliary
Board of Health
McKinley Avenue Methodist Church
W. A
Q. B. Lee
William Brumby
R. A. Reese
Eighth Ward
Lighted Paper Ad Notice for Shoppers
The ad requests buyers to mention The Light when purchasing merchandise advertised in the paper, signaling advertiser preference and reader guidance for discounts or acknowledgments.
Railroad commission docketing ten proposals for January hearing
The railroad commission will hold its regular monthly hearing on Tuesday January 14 with ten proposals on the docket. The Kerrville branch of the San Antonio and Aransas Railway faces consideration over proposed cancellation of special rates for live stock shipments to San Antonio. Resolve to get better results from a ow. Put your want ads in The ight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Kerrville
San Antonio & Aransas
San Antonio
Mrs. P. S. Jones Dies Suddenly in Corpus Christi
Mrs. P. S. Jones aged 67 died suddenly in Corpus Christi from a brain hemorrhage. She leaves a daughter J. A. Gill a son W. M. Jones of Higgins and a granddaughter Mrs Ruby Grant. Burial will be at Runge tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Corpus Christi
Tex
P. S. Jones
J. A. Gill
W. M. Jones
Higgins
Ruby Grant
Runge
Prospects for Beach B Sneed case jurors dim at noon
Memphis Texas January 3 jury prospects for trying Beach B Sneed in the killing of Al Boyce Jr looked weak at noon as 27th venireman was examined and only one juror, W G Carson, chosen. Seventeen veniremen were excused Wednesday with 35 remaining. a second venire likely Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tex
Beach B
al Boyce Jr
John Beal Sneed
W. G. Carson
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Leavenworth
Kan
United States District Court
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Crockett
Clearing House Association
R. 1B. Ball
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Panama
Kellogg's
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