Rapid shooting dazzles at San Antonio winter tournament
The Sunday Light reports Captain Bartlett’s rapid shooting display during the grand winter tournament in San Antonio. Notable marksmen Hoikes Hillett and others impressed crowds with fast-fire sequences, while Dick Nerzi of Milwaukee led the singles events and prizes were awarded across multiple money tiers.
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Bartlett Riveron
San Antonio
Bartlett
Ree
Hoikes
Hillett
Trance
Kelisr
Dickey
Connor
Acore
van Dyke
Anthony
Loomis
Parmelee
Latham
Finlord
McHilnay
Sergeant
Marshal
Bcere
Herkes
Gauge
Elliott
Suimptor
Brit Moeoller
Nedwing
Young
Kimble
Gilbert
Budd
Keller
Eliott
Sumpter
Rogers
Parmales
Statton
Lindsey
Fulford
Witteworth
Sargeant
Ecora
Grimm
Dude
Hothes
W. Miller
Lottie
Radwing
Wiepler
Score
Ggage
Fritz Miter
Trimble
Damion
Heard
Platy
Wheeler
Damon
Jackson
Whitworth
Adams
Gnessar
Fritz Miller
Lindsay
Pallard
McGinty
Wis
Fit Addad
Merrill
W. Millar
Pavmates
Redwing
Heikes
Hops
Marshall
Guessar
E. D. Millar
Rogard
Loomia
Pinty
Powers
el- Hg
Acute
Grim
Pudge
Whealsey
McVicar
Battistt
Inuor
Wills
Haikes
Miller
Jacki P
Pluraba
Jaty
Calhoun
Badd
Rumpter
Parmalea
Kartlett
Hetkoe
Piaty
Ignye van Dyke
Conner
Whesloc
Kaller
Morrill
Souay
Isler
Melthony
Oney
Grin
Hope
Roga
Calboug
Tigenti
Flint
Kesler
Thiexey
Ikea
Filiott
Stedwing
A Je
Fritzorn
Wien
Adeins
Parmslea
Beleknaps Disbanded Over Missing Annual Report
Captain Bob Green of the Vol Knapi flela receives notice from Adjutant General Mabry that his company is disbanded due to failure to submit the annual report. Green claims the report was neglected and says it should have been sent last October and will appeal to Mabry. the future of the company remains uncertain.
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Green
Bob Green
Vol- Knap Itiflea
Mabry
Circular Disputes Damages in Venous Suit Claim
William Clark says the avlion Lowa and Mrs. Mahoney and Attorney Bass were not harmed by the district court suit but by a circular denouncing Venous as a humbug and charlatan. Clark notes his involvement with a citation related to the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clark
W. L. Vengo
Hisavlion Lowa
Exciting Runaway On Enat Houston Street
A runaway horse attached to a buggy occurred yesterday afternoon on Enat Houston Street near Otto Zirkel marble works. Herman Hall narrowly escaped as the horse dashed along the sidewalk hitting a wagon. the buggy broke spokes and Hall suffered minor injuries while bystanders sought safety as a trolley car stood nearby.
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Herman Hall
Enat Houston Street
Fierman Wall
Otto Zirkel
Kresh
Houston Street
Arverick Bank
Runanway
Black Watch origin tale and local notices mix
A verbose local digest discusses the Black Watch nickname drawn from Crimean War misperception. It blends European military lore with community notices on a Catholic club meeting and a children's mask ball, plus a recap of a theater company performance and upcoming Austin engagements.
Diamond thief captured after diamond stud stolen from Grau Opera manager
Jules Grau, manager of Grau Opera, reported a $450 diamond shirt stud theft from his East Houston street room. Detective Shoaf recovered the unset diamond, and ex-convict T Ed Cumings was arrested after being identified by Grau and seen with a matching description at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Grau
Grau Opera Company
East
Houston Street
Gray
Shoul
Shoal
Shoat
McNon
Murphy
Macilly
Mr. Shoaf
Lkely
Dretective McXeol
Adolph Calin
Ton
Court Indictments and Divorces Highlight Recent Docket
News of the courts lists grand jury indictments for forgery and related offenses, ex parte relief granted in disability removal, and a divorce suit with allegations of cruelty and drunkenness. Damages verdict favors defendant in a separate suit, plus real estate transfers and miscellaneous notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Sparke
John Lartlett
Edward Withrup
Exparte Alssy H. Miller
Frank Simmeng
Jacob Leonhard
Mucello Campe de Guzman
Fartalda Guzman
Plaintif
Forty-Fifth District Court
Stanley Newding
Saengerfest dates shortened and set for April end
Executing committee of the Saengerfest met in Sehlz'a ball last night to reschedule events from April 29 to April 27 28 29 30 and to propose opening on San Jacinto Day April 21. San Antonio Quartet Club offered support and a delegate will join the committee.
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Sehelz'a
San Jacinto
Dutta & Number of Societtes
San Antonio
San Antonis Quartotte Club
Quartette Club
Bloody kitchen brawl ends with near fatal hatchet strike
Yesterday around six at the Wall restaurant on Galan street a fight broke out between Grant Toblin head cook and Manuel Aguilar assisted cook with Antonio Rivas assisting. Aguilar received a scalp laceration and was treated by Dr Menger. The altercation moves to recorder court with possible murder charges.
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Hols
Galan Street
San Fernando Cathedral
Grant Toblin
Manuel Aguilar
Antonio Rivas
Sald Aguilar
Tobin
Koifa
Aguilars
Rivas
Aguilar
Ajl
Damaged Outings and Telegraphed Inventions Featured
A jumble of damaged ad copy and science notes reports on telegraph perforated tape for fast message transmission and a possible system to send letters not by postal routes. The piece mentions Me Patrick Delany at Columbia College, a 25 word per minute rate, and 30,000 messages daily at 15 cents. Also noted are a clothing remnant sale by Wolff & Marx and an inquest on Petra Leal de Vidal with burial at the Sleding river after her death at 418 Leigh street.
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Patrick Delany
Columbia College
New York
Petra Leal de Vidal
Alvaro
Leigh Street
Jesus Vidal
Covener Jones
Bar
Knights of Honor host oyster roast and officer installation in Beeville
Beeville lodge Knights of Honor entertained about 50 guests for an oyster roast marking the public installation of officers. The piece notes Beeville residents planning to attend the Cattlemen's convention in San Antonio and mentions travelers from San Antonio returning home.
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Tagka Spectat
Geryi
Y.e
Tox
Jan
Knights of Honor
Ofcers
Beeville
San Antonio
Migs Noriua Walton
Cysto
Our January Linen Sales And A Bicycle Calculations
A fragmented 19th century note describes a man who, after deciding to ride a bicycle to work to save car fare, keeps a nickel in a cigar box for every trip. He tallies year end savings at 45.65 dollars with no repairs, estimating two years to recoup the cost and noting bicycle upkeep versus horse costs.
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Addomn
Cesk
Four Prominent Perrone John Livingstone Visit Pacific Coast
Four Perrone Livingstone figures visit Blagone residents on the Pacific coast. A London state value remark by the Duke of Westminster veers to holdings in the metropolis. Mme Judie faces French criticism for Berlin engagement and urges peaceful Franco German friendship.
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Perrone
John Livingstone
Blagone
Pacific Coast
Eveland
Washington
Gray
Judio
Berlin
Mme. Judie
Kid Gloves Sale Delays Tomorrow as Stock Rushes
Mr Ludwig Mahnocke visits the former flourished city of Indianola, once home to 7000, now reduced to a single settled hermit in a hut. He notes the lighthouse remains of the town sunk by the 1873 storm, with the old site yielding few signs of life.
Burglar Alarm Foiled Night Burglary at San Antonio Premises
A burglary attempt occurred at Mr. Geo. H. Walteyer's property on King William Street when intruders cut the alarm wires and entered the basement. The resulting light from the incandescents helped deter the burglars, drawing attention and scaring them away.
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Geo. H. Walteyer
King Willam Street
Christmas Dinner Table Decorations from Ladies' Home Journal
A transcribed note from December Ladies' Home Journal suggests a festive table setup with a central raw bowl of dolly and a border of the name plant around the edge. White tissue lamp shades dusted with spangles and a wreath of bully provide wintery Christmas charm for a decorative dinner setting.
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Home Journal
Local shop ad fragment presents early fashion textiles
Fragmentary catalog note lists new ginghams and dress fabrics with pricing hints. Mentions Laverton decorating and a hanging display, plus references to B C rené and related vendors in a period style listing.
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Jores
Yeaterday
Captain Bartlett
Parmsiee
Rolla Woikos
R. Eliott
Strange
Tom Morray
Austin
George Walker
Wrank Woad
Maher
Fitzsimmons
Mayer
George
Beleknaps
Kilts
South Africa
Great Britain
Eutangiamoenta
Jamison
Ligart
Tiarry Latcham
Black Watch
Watch Xaum
Wellington Barracks
London
Ita
Sebastopol
Ben
Ware & Mann's Srt
Sole
Shafer & Braden's Hall
Arbelter Verein
Mennger Grau
Bhoat
Hoory FE
Vernor
Trustes
J. J. Gallagher
Wits
China Kiel
Cherry Street
Starr
Duval Strast
Rupa Gersaygsso
Jonoa
Lino Gonzales
Tranquelina Cortoy
Monterey
Mra. J. Mahoney
Bass
Devine Tueeday
W. A. Wong
County Clerka
William Trout
Bidonta Stahl
Martin Stahl
Turkey
Wolf Marx
Wolff & Marx
WoLrr & Adarn
Wore & Mars
Addrnsa
SiGle
Wourr
Pater
Laverton
Ls B.C
Rene
To-Y
New York Mills Sheeting
Wolf Mary
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