San Antonio Urged to Municipalize Water Works
Alderman Alexander Boynton seeks council action to buy and operate San Antonio waterworks. He cites Austin’s municipal system as successful and notes potential rate savings. Mayor Woolridge praises public ownership, highlights surplus funds and low city rates, urging continued municipal control of water, light, and power.
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Alexander Boynton
Texas
A. P. Woolridge
Austin
Boynton
San Antonio
Alexander Potter
Woolridge
United States
Boys Run Away From Home Held By Police
Thomas Brown aged 12 and Carl Hill aged 14, two white boys, are detained by police after arriving in the city from Little Rock on the Katy Flyer. They say they ran away to see San Antonio, having traveled through cold drizzle on freight cars. Police await relatives’ telegrams as Captain Coy arranges safe return. The boys had a nickel and were found on East Houston street by Patrolman Huston.
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Thomas Brown
Carl Hill
Little Rock
Ark
Katy
Thomas
San Antonio
Coy
East Houston Street
Huston
Booths Hyomei Breathe Booth Inhaler Ad
A vintage advert describes catarrh misery and the Booths Hyomei remedy. It promises relief by inhaling the vapor with a complete outfit priced at 1 dollar and separate bottles for 50 cents.
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Booth
False Fire Alarm Delays Activities and Local Notices
A false alarm from box 154 Nolan and North Olive streets prompted a rapid response from Chief Wright and four fire companies at 10 25 last night, but the cause was a shattered key box glass. Amid weather disruptions, the Royal Neighbors event is postponed and a series of community notices cover dances, concerts, meetings, and the Menger Hotel luncheon and dinner service starting January 22.
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Wright
Nolan and
North Olive Streets
Dance Turner Hall Wednesday night by Tribe of Ben Hur
Forgery charges filed in Justice Fisk's court name Charles Williamson and F Hunter with forging multiple instruments. Williamson waived examination. bond set at 200 dollars. Also details on local notices about offices and events.
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Tribe of
Ben Hur
Turner Hall
Diaz
Dance Turner Hall
Tribe of Ben Hur
Justice Fisk’s
Charles Williamson
F. Hunter
Williamson
Special Meeting on San Antonio School Charter Amendments
A special meeting of the board is held to take final action on amendments to the current San Antonio school charter prepared by the School Board for submission to the legislature. The item sets the stage for legislative consideration and charter changes.
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San Antonio
Advertising in Small Space: Harbor City Prospect
A real estate adman questions whether his Harbor City and Ingleside promotions resemble patent medicine ads. He cites government spending of 2.5 million dollars and future seaport development to lure investment. He invites readers to request printed material via postal card from A. D. Powers at 333 Alamo Plaza.
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Harbor City
Ingleside
Aransas
Alamo Plaza
A. D. Powers
Board Meeting Tonight Sets 8 O'clock Session
The board will convene tonight at 8 o clock to consider amendments that were ratified at the last regular meeting but not finally passed due to incomplete attendance by all board members.
Sap appoints advertising agent for summer campaign
Sap and C. A. Maull of New Orleans is named advertising agent to oversee a summer tourist push. He comes from the Illinois Central advertising department and will supervise two booklets. One highlights resort features of mountain and seaside areas, the other agricultural and industrial advantages of towns along the railroad.
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Sap
C. A. Maull
New Orleans
Maull
Illinois Central
Bond Issue Committee to Discuss Civic Projects
The bond issue committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock to discuss proposed civic improvements. Planned projects include extending sanitary and storm sewer systems, improving streets, a new city hospital, and adding school buildings and equipment.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wesley-Dr J W Carhart to Speak at Laurel Heights Service
To Speak on Wesley Dr J W Carhart president of San Antonio Authors Club will deliver an address on Charles Wesley the Man and the Worlds Greatest Hymn Writer tonight at mid week services of Laurel Heights Methodist Church Services open at 730 oclock Leaves for El Paso Elfers represents ten alleged Mexican rebels now in charge of US military at El Paso to attend hearing next week at Austin for men under detention in writs of habeas corpus after Battle of Palomas wounded federals and rebels sent to American side for treatment federals discharged on recovery sent to Mexican side but rebels restrained by army officials
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Wesley
J. W. Carhart
San Antonio
el Paso
E. B. Elfers
United States
Austin
Palomas
Made at Home Ham Offer Prompts Price Call
A Home manufactured meat sale touts its goods as the best in stock with a simple call to two ninety two for attractive pricing. The ad emphasizes no other reason to avoid handling the product and promotes Union Meat Company offerings including hams bacon lard and compound.
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Union Meat Company
Eat at Home or Outsource Meals, The Local Debate
A regional discussion questions if residents should cook at home or order meals from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha. Proponents cite freshness and cost while opponents warn of reduced local cooking culture. The piece surveys viewpoints, suggesting practical dining choices.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Union Meat Company
If You Are A Drinking Man Orrine Ad
An advertisement warns drinking men to quit and promotes ORRIN E. The copy claims thousands have regained sobriety using Orine and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen after trial. It notes a $1.00 price per box and a free booklet, inviting readers to visit H. L. Wagner at Houston Street and Avenue C for details.
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Orrina
Orrine
H. L. Wagner
Houston Street
Avenue C
Panic Predicted As China Recognition Stirs Business Talks
Washington dispatch reports Chamber of Commerce leaders urging swift action to welcome the new Chinese republic and avoid hindering Orient trade. Representative Carter Glass warns of a looming financial panic like 1907, citing recent banking strains and the futility of relying on the Aldrich Vreeland act.
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Washington, D. C
Republic of China
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Family of Nations
Orient
White House
Taft
Nagel
Fisher
Stimson
Meyer
MacVeagh
Clark
Senate
House
Glass
Carter Glass
Virginia
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Mr. Glass
Woman’s tonic Cardui praised by Agnes Duff
Miss Agnes Duff of Webster Springs West Virginia writes that three years of womanly trouble left her weak and aching. After trying many remedies Cardui restored her health and weight. She urges others to trial Cardui. Chattanooga Medicine Co invites inquiries and offers a 64 page home treatment book.
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Webster Springs
W. Va
Agnes Duff
Cardui
Miss Duff
Cardus
N. B
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Reform Urges Urgency in Currency Overhaul
The speaker called currency reform urgent under the Aldrich-Vreeland Act and warned postponement would embarrass business. He blamed public indifference for delay, saying remedial legislation is needed now, or it will be long deferred. Representative Glass echoed Congress’s hesitation, blaming those who profit from current conditions for resisting sacrifices a reform would require.
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Glass
Congress
Franklin to attend St Louis bankers convocation
J E Franklin builder of the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf Railroad and former company president will depart for St Louis tonight to attend the Bankers Trust Company convocation where he serves as president. His family will stay in San Antonio for several months with a return planned in two to three weeks. Dr W F McCaleb, president of West Texas Bank & Trust, will also travel to St Louis to address the convocation. The Bankers Trust Company unites about 100 banks in the St Louis region to aid investments and finance the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf project.
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J. E. Franklin
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad
St. Louis
Bankers’ Trust Company of
Two Appeals Upheld In Fourth Court Of Civil Appeals
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals affirmed two and reversed remanded two of today’s four decisions. Rebecca Nelson and heirs of George Nelson win $327.35 against Royal Casualty Co on an accident policy dated 1910 1911. insurer argued lack of notice and no visible injuries. Justice George B. Taliaferro authored part of the ruling. A San Antonio land deal case, B F Nicholson et al v J H Lieber, sees reversal of a $145 judgment with costs charged to Lieber. Chief Justice Fly authored the affirmed Ward versus Odem matter for $350. The Winslow versus Gentry suit yields a $500 judgment in favor of Winslow.
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Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Rebecca Nelson
George Nelson
Royal Casualty Company
George B. Taliaferro
Nelson
Insurance Company
Taliaferro
District Court
Bexar County
B. F. Nicholson Et al
J. H. Lieber
San Antonio
Jury reverses verdict in Aransas harbor collision case
In district court at Aransas County a jury verdict was reversed and the case remanded. The dispute centers on damages claimed by Gentz for the schooner Alice after the appellant's yacht Japonica, during a gale, collided with it in Aransas harbor.
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Aransas County
Gentz
Alice
Japonica
Aransas Harbi
Mrs Davis Dies in Waco After Home Entertainment
Mrs William W Day prominent socially and wife of a well known Waco businessman died of heart failure at her home. The death followed an afternoon entertainment. She leaves her husband and four children.
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Waco
Tex
William W. Day
Gimbel Delicatessen Noon Service Ad
The Gimbel Delicatessen offers finest noon day meals from 12 to 2 p m for ladies or gentlemen on Crockett street opposite the Grand Opera House. Mention The Light when answering newspaper advertisements.
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Crockett Street
Grand Opera House
Democrat Wins in Oregon Senate Seat Confirmed
Salem Oregon January 22 The Oregon Legislature with a large Republican majority confirmed as United States Senator from Oregon Harry Lane Democrat after the November election carried the highest popular vote.
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Salem
Ore
United States
Oregon
Harry Lane
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Arsone
DE Osta
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Maverick
Carl Hahn
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Fisher Drug Store
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Schaefer Drug CO
Ave, C
Amiato City
J. R. Cunningham
Moore Bldg
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Breathe Booth
Hyomei
Charles Rees
San Ameronio
Commerce St
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Bonds
Dawson Street
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7Th Ward Improvement Club
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W. L. Barker
F. W. Pflughaupt
Masquerade Hall
Ogden Street
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F. J. Fielding
Hicks Bldg
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Gibbs
Bexar County Humane Society
Mackay Building
E. M. Collins
W. A. Hering
Hicks Building
Golding
Sandleben
Drs
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Gunter Building
Trayis Club
Friedman
O. E. Hicks
Menger Hotel
Franklin
Ferdinand F. Herff
Bedell
San Antonio Humane Society
George T. Botsford
Fred Davison
Hicks
Government Hill M. E
Galbraith
L. J. Rossa
Oakville
Live Oak County
Rossa
David Flores
East
Rips Transfer and Storage Co
Yale Dentists
Witmer Crane Milly
Ave C. Hicks Bldg
C. E. Tinkham
Moore Building
Alexander Walton
Gunter
MR. Retailer
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China
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Bankers’ Trust Company
the Gimbel Delicatessen
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London Woolen Mills
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