Starr Heights to issue second sidewalk notices for noncompliant owners
Starr Heights plans immediate second notices to property owners who refused or failed to fulfill the first sidewalk order. Prosecutions will follow due to technical defects in prior notices. Chairman J W Schofield notes 75 percent compliance and that larger owners are usually noncompliant. The ordinance allows 60 days to begin construction and another 60 days to avoid nuisance penalties. hundreds of notices have been issued with 60 to 75 percent completed.
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Starr Heights
J. W. Schofield
Obituary notices for Moore Coleman and Hillan in San Antonio
Mrs R C Moore 74 a Lee cousin died at a local hospital widow of David Moore last in San Antonio forty years honorary Daughters of the Confederacy funeral tomorrow at 10 from Sloan Haggerties chapel Confederate veterans to be pallbearers Coleman 85 traveling salesman died at home 206 McKinley daughters and a son survive body held for instructions Hillan funeral for Mary A Hillan at 8 30 from residence then St Mary's Church high mass interment in St Mary's Cemetery
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Moore
San Antonio
Barnard E. Bee
Daughters of the Confederacy
Sloan & Hagg Undertaking Company
Albert Sidney Johnston
Mistaken Prisoner Confession Leads Back to Huntsville Penitentiary
Police detained Johnnie Brooks alias Barney Leach after mistaking Officer Eugene Warren for a fellow prisoner in the Corporation Courtroom. Brooks, 20, had been fined five dollars for vagrancy and allegedly confessed he was wanted in Huntsville. Warren notified Chief Lancaster, prompting Huntsville authorities to confirm the statement and arrange return to the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Warren
Corral
Corporation
Beck
Johnnie Brooks
Barney Leach
Hunteville Penitentiary
Brooks
Warren
Pal
Lancaster
Huntsville
City Inspectors Face Block Map Funding Controversy
Tensions rise in city council over paying for block maps for the assessor. Mayor Jones refuses to sign a $5000 requisition from R V Smith without legal procedures or competitive bids. Bids from three other firms ranged from 3000 to 4300, but no action reported yet.
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Jones
R. V. Smith
Richter
Callaghan
Sam Spindle
Fincham
Smith
Alderman Lipscomb
Lipscomb
Mayor Jones
Protone Flesh Builder Promises Quick Weight Gain
An advertisement introduces Protone as a remarkable new flesh builder claiming to help users gain 30 pounds in 30 days. It touts rapid body mass increase, increased strength, and quick plumpness through its formulation.
Protone Promises Plump Health and Confidence
A 50 cent Protone package is advertised as a science based flesh and strength builder that increases color in the cheeks and overall vigor. It claims to benefit thin people facing social embarrassment and promotes a well formed, normal appearance. The regular one dollar size is sold by The Protone Co. in Detroit or mailed upon request.
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Protone
Protone Co
Detroit
Mich
Causeway Plan Awarded to Bartlett and Ranney Firm
Bartlett and Ranney of this city win the contract to prepare preliminary surveys plans and cost estimates for the Nueces to San Patricio counties causeway project. Willis Ranney and Terrell Bartlett, aided by Alex Walton, are noted for Medina irrigation drawings and construction overseen by Ranney at the main dam.
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Bartlett & Ranney
Nueces
San Patricio
Willis Ranney
Terrell Bartlett
Alex Walton
Medina
F. S. Pearson
Ranney
Protone Company Offers Free 50c Package With Coupon
The Protone Company promises a free 50c Protone package to anyone who fills out a coupon and includes 10c for postage. They will also send full instructions and a book titled Why You Are Thin from the Protone Building in Detroit Michigan State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protone Company
Gale in San Antonio Briefs Reported by A M Fischer
A gale rages through San Antonio with reports filed by A M Fischer at 523 E Houston and W Co Kalteyer at 410 E Houston. J W Taliaferro at 120 E Houston and Adolph Dreiss at 119 South Alamo coordinate with Sommers McElroy 4 Drug Stores noting no free boxes from druggists.
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Gale
San Antonio
A. M. Fischer
E. Houston Street
W. Co. Kalteyer
J. W. Taliaferro
Adolph Dreiss
South Alamo
Sommers-McElroy
Cascarets Offer Gentle Overnight bowel Regulator
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a nighttime laxative that cleanses the stomach, liver, and bowels while you sleep. It contrasts Cascarets with salts and pills, claims quick morning relief, and urges use for adults and children alike without causing stomach upset or griping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascarets
Court of Appeals backs city over disputed work claim
The alderman and Mayor Jones argue over a $1000 claim for work done by Smith including map copying and new line work. The Court of Appeals sustains a judgment against the city while Smith asserts moral obligation to pay, as county maps are cited as justification for the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Smith
Jones
Another Opportunity Nears End at Texas Optical Sale
Due to severe weather the Texas Optical Company 5141 2 East Houston Street extends a dollar eyeglass sale through Saturday night. For one dollar buyers get a 10k gold filled frame with five year guarantee and first quality spherical reading or distance glasses. Regular price is 3.50, saving 2.50. exam fee applies.
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Texas Optical Company
East
Houston Street
Arkansas House Adopts Senate Primary Resolution
The Arkansas house of representatives, without a roll call, adopted a resolution directing the Democratic state central committee chairman to call a United States senatorial primary to elect a long term successor to the late Jeff Davis.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas House of Representatives
Democratic State Central Committee
United States
Jeff Davis
Government to Collect Rent Dam Across Connecticut River
The Senate commerce committee ordered a favorable report on a bill to authorize a dam across the Connecticut River and to enable the federal government to collect an annual rental. Opponents say the charge provisions intrude on state rights. supporters call the principle broad.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Connecticut River
Governor-elect Robinson swears in in House of Representatives
Governor-elect Joe T. Robinson takes the oath of office in the House this afternoon and delivers an inauguration address arguing that the pardon power is the strongest prerogative an executive can wield.
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Little Rock
Ark
Joe T. Robinson
House of Representatives
Death of Dr. Thaddeus E. Lowe in Pasadena
Dr. Thaddeus E. Lowe, noted scientist, experimenter and inventor, died in Pasadena today. Born August 10, 1882 in Jefferson, New Hampshire, he became involved in ballooning in 1860 and served as an aerial scout for the Army of the Potomac in 1861 and 1862.
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Pasadena
Cal
Thaddeus E. Lowe
Jefferson, N. H
Army of the Potomac
Tennessee legislature Deadlock on Senate Ballots
Nashville Tennessee January 16 The Tennessee legislature conducted its third ballot for both long and short term U S Senate seats without electing a candidate, prolonging the stalemate and delaying a decisive outcome.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
San Antonio resident Mrs. O Beckelmann testifies to long use and relief from back pain with Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad cites 50 years of kidney trouble history, mentions Bexar Drug Co. as source, and notes price 50 cents plus Foster Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents. For sale by all dealers. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
San Antonio
O. Beckelmann
Montan Street
Texas
Bexar Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan’s
Real Estate Men Promote Publicity For San Antonio
The Real Estate Exchange division of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce approved forming a publicity committee to boost semi public enterprises like Medina dam and railroads. The panel will include R. H. Wester, T. N. Smith, and J. L. Strohm, meeting with Freight Claim Conference at the St. Anthony Hotel as railroad executives from 14,402 miles of track gather to discuss a uniform freight claims system.
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San Antonio
Real Estate Exchange Division
Chamber of Commerce
Ray M. Mackey
Medina
San
R. H. Wester
T. N. Smith
J. L. Strohm
St. Anthony Hotel
Texas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arkansas
Take Up Water Contract at City Utilities Meeting
Public utilities committee and other aldermen considered a proposed water contract drawn by City Attorney Ryan and presented by Alderman Lipscomb. The plan reflects engineer Alexander Potter's survey of the system, except for compensation, with Potter urging higher pay after improvements. Mayor Jones says $2000 a month remains ample. A Railroad General Managers' Association meeting in San Antonio is slated for February 6 to discuss freight claims.
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Public Utilities Committee
Ryan
Lipscomb
Alexander Potter
Potter
Jones
Railroad General Managers’ Association
San Antonio
Harvey L. Page Quits Soliciting Committee for Coliseum League
Harvey L. Page resigns as chairman of the soliciting committee for the Coliseum League after raising $67,700 of the $100,000 goal. He cites reaching his fundraising limit and notes a $185,000 bid to erect the coliseum and a $200,000 loan guarantee. He urges property interests around Alamo plaza to push the remaining funds before the Carter Mullaly purchase deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey L. Page
San Antonio
Coliseum League
W. W. Herring
Page
Carter-Mullaly
Herring
Coliseum
Alamo Plaza
Judaism Lecture Tonight at Temple Beth El
Dr Gotthard Deutsch renowned Jewish historian gives lecture on Judaism its aspects and prospects as part of Bnai B’rith day events. He recounts Judaism’s development since the French Revolution using stereopticon slides at Temple Beth El.
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Temple Beth-El
Gotthard Deutsch
Edgar Lodge
Leo N. Levy Lodge
Hebrew Union College
Cincinnati
Deutsch
Harlandale Baths Sealed In San Antonio Society Leisure
San Antonio society women frequent the Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths as a rest from social duties with a beauty parlor linked nearby. An offer promotes fresh country eggs and Blue Valley butter at Wagenfehr's while urging residents to pay their poll tax.
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Harlandale
San Antonio
Flores Street
Blue Valley
Wagenfehr’s
Directors resign over Supreme Court decree on SP merger
In New York on January 16, five Southern Pacific directors resigned in compliance with a decree of the United States Supreme Court breaking the Southern Pacific Railway from the Union Pacific. R. S. Lovett F. S. Crosby R. L. Gerry Alexa Miller and W. V. 8. Thorne left the Southern Pacific of Mexico as directors. Kius Kruttschnitt, recently resigning from Union Pacific, succeeds Lovett as chair of the Southern Pacific of Mexico board.
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Uni States Supreme Court
New York
Acv
UN States Supreme Court
Southern Pacific Railway
Trol
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific Rail of
Mexico
Sourh Pacific
Robert S. Lovett
F. S. Crosby
R. L. Gerry
Alexa Miller
W. V. 8. Thorne
Kius Kruttschnitt
Ceeds
Lovett
Southern Pa
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Benen
Chas. H. Fletcher
Lede
Centaur Company
Murray Street
New York City
Starr Heights Club
Grand Opera House
Edward Peple
PTO
Ey Fonds
Orcas
Twesday
AMY Seat
Minstrels
San Antinio
Charles Rees
Commeres St
Council
Corpus Christi
THE
Protone Bldg
Detroit, Mich
Robinson
Dr. Lowe
Tsae Mae
Russia
Ter
East Houston
Hood
Kansas
Wagenfehr's
A. Collman
Main Av
Peterson & CO
Chicago
R. R
Moura
Terrillel
DEE
Hicks
Tex
A. J. Tower Co
Boston Tower Canadian Limited
Toronto
Kondon
Kondon’s
Moncton Mfg. Company
Minneapolis
Minn
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