Culberson health improves amid retirement speculation
A Washington report notes Senator Culberson’s health is rapidly improving and he may return to the Senate within weeks. Rumors persist about a re election bid or retirement, with officials denying any fixed plan as to his position. Wortham is mentioned as a potential Senate candidate after Burgess’ retirement.
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Washington
D. C
Texas
Congress
Culberson
Chester Jurney
Dallas Statesman
People of
Senate
Maine
Jarney
Post Office Department
Burleson
Senator Culberson
McArdle
George F. Burgess
Henry
Mr. Henry
Public Rest Room Opens at Alamo Plaza Band Stand
The new public rest room in the basement of the Alamo Plaza band stand was opened Monday morning for shoppers, women, and children. The main room has rocking chairs and writing tables, with a dressing room and an emergency hospital room for street accidents. Commissioner Lambert announced the opening in a letter to the City Federation of Women's Clubs, which was read at the federation meeting.
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Alamo Plaza
Lambert
City Federation of Women’s Clubs
San Pedro Park
Dandruff Remedy Promises Quick Hair Rescue
An old advertisement touts liquid argon as a cure for dandruff claiming four ounces rubbed into the scalp overnight dissolves and destroys all signs of dandruff. It promises itching stops and hair looks better after repeated applications and notes arven is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Canada to send half a million to European trenches
Roy Reynolds of Dundas Ontario reports Canada plans to mobilize 500000 soldiers for spring service in Europe. He notes universal recruiting stations across towns, large camps in Toronto, and pending conscription with likely adoption in Canada if England uses it. Reynolds heads for California after visiting San Antonio.
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Canada
Europe
Roy Reynolds
Dundas
Ontario
San Antonio
Dominion
Mr. Reynolds
Toronto
American Legion
United States
England
Aynold
California
Texas
Fire at Higginson building causes heavy loss in Waco
A morning fire in the C. H. Higginson building in Waco Texas caused an estimated loss of 18000 dollars. The Rush Park Seed Company and the Mel L Webster Company are the principal losers. L B Henry’s job printing office, adjoining Rush Park Seed, is also insured. Insurance on the building will cover the loss.
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Waco
Tex
C. H. Higginson
Rush Park Seed Company
Mel L. Webster Company
L. 8. Henry
Magnesia Sisutrate for Dyspepsia Relief Sold In Stores
Dyspepsia and indigestion remedy described as magnesia product. A teaspoonful in hot water often gives instant relief. Sold by druggists in powder or tablet form at 50 cents per bottle.
Fire Into Houses After Joyride Shootings Across City
Two houses were struck by bullets from what police believe was the same intoxicated shooter that afternoon. A bullet hit a store on Garden Street near 2108 and another shattered a window on Haver Avenue near Corpus Christi road as a speeding car passed. Police have not located the culprits.
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Charles Lynch
Garden Street
J. A. Sealing
Hafer Avenue
Corpus Christi Road
Four boys held on horse theft amid fatigue at juvenile court
Four boys aged 12 to 16 were taken to the juvenile court after stealing a horse and riding it until it nearly collapsed. Probation Officer J. Ross Boles and Assistant James Winslow led the handling as charges were filed and cases proceeded in juvenile court.
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J. Ross Boles
James Winslow
Charged with murder in West Houston poolroom stabbing
Will McCann was arrested on charges of murdering D. Carter, 111 Rogers Street, after a quarrel in a West Houston street poolroom ended in a stabbing. Carter died from the injuries sustained in the incident.
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D. Carter
Rogers Street
Houston Street
Real Flesh Builder Promises Weight Gain For Thin People
An old health ad touts Sargol tablets as a aid to convert eaten fats and starches into body fat. It recommends a two week test with daily meals and notes reported gains of five to eight pounds. The note cites H L Wagner as seller and promises money back for weight increase. In separate police notes, Will McCann is jailed after an arrest by Sheriff Tobin while Carter dies from a stabbing linked to a game.
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H. L. Wagner
H. Wagner
San Antonio
Will McCann
Tobin
MecConn
Justice
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Brambach
SAN Antonio Music CO
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Royeynolds
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Joy-riders
T‘e
Bexar County Training School
Boles
Carter
McCann
South Heights
Kaufman
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