Ezra Meeker pushes good roads mission in San Antonio
Ezra Meeker aged 87 travels east along the Gulf Atlantic division of the Southern national highway riding a modernized prairie schooner. He seeks a national road plan to speed troops and supplies in war, recounting Oregon Trail journeys and urging Congress to survey and locate a military and post road from St. Louis to Olympia. He plans to leave for Houston soon and stays at 219 Main Avenue with Cicero Automobile Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Meeker
San Antonio
State Historical Society
Tacoma
Wash
Dave
Dandy
Oregon
Meeker
Mexico
Washington
D. C
San Diego
California
Mexican
Gulf of Mexico
Congress
St. Louis
Olympia
Cumberland Road
Oregon Trail
Seattle
Pacific Coast
United States
Indianapolis
Houston
Cicero Automobile Company
Main Avenue
Colp Heads to Austin for Highway Commission Bill
Secretary D E Colp of the Bexar County Highway League travels to Austin to back the Texas Good Roads Association effort for a state highway commission. He predicts passage Tuesday and says a governor appointed highway commissioner will start work promptly under new federal road funds. Colp noted broad support in Austin last week for the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Colp
Bexar County Highway League
Austin
Texas Good Roads Association
State Highway Commission
Colp
Mr. Colp
Texas
Wiring fires trigger three alarms early Monday
Electric wires caused three alarms of fire early Monday with no damage. Wires afire near 314 South street at 3:55 a.m. fell on Crosby street at 5:00 a.m. igniting a wood crosswalk. A wire set fire to a pole at 515 North San Marcos street at 4:45 a.m. Police notified the electric company in each case and repairs were made. A prank alarm at 4:15 a.m. sent fire crews elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
Crosby Street
Wood Cross Walk
San Marcos Street
Salinas
Salado
Rush for poll taxes overwhelms county office
County Collector John A. Bitter reported a dawn rush as about 400 poll tax receipts were issued before noon. He predicted up to 22,000 voters in Bexar County once exemptions are included, noting that the vote entitlement receipt must be obtained in person and cannot be transferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Bitter
Mr. Bitter
Bitter
Bexar County
Actoids Actively Pleasant on Liver Stomach and Bowels
A brief medical advertisement notes Actoids actively on the liver stomach and bowels. The ad emphasizes gentle effects and overall digestive comfort without providing clinical data or endorsements.
Habeas Corpus Hearing On Killing Of Soldier
The habeas corpus hearing of C. W. Dickens charged with the killing of J. Dubose a soldier on January 9 1917 was taken up Monday morning before District Judge W. S. Anderson of the Thirty-seventh District Court. Dubose was killed near Hot Wells being stabbed to death. Hospital report not ready for the Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital as architects reports not filed with the County Commissioners Court yet. The matter to be taken up this week. Patrols report Ford car stolen engine No 1433149. Suit case stolen from F. W. Moore M. K. T. railway auditor. A fire hydrant was struck by Alex Montez causing damage and arrests for reckless driving and lights. Several loan offers and a new interphone system planned for City Hall are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Dickens
J. Dubose
W. S. Anderson
Thirty-seventh District Court
Dubose
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
County Commissioners’ Court
Alex Montez
Durango Street
Soledad
Veramendi
Montez
K. O. Feinler
Feinler
Negroes Arrested in West Side Crap Game Raid
Police raided a west side building around 1 am Monday and arrested twelve men for participating in a crap game. Charges of exhibiting a game were filed against two of the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yantis, Kilday and
Leonard
Fire destroys out house. body found in ruins
In Ennis Texas on January 22 relatives discovered the charred remains of Will A Sadler a nephew of J F Craig in an out house destroyed by fire last night. The funeral occurred this afternoon and the cause of the blaze is unknown. No one realized Sadler was inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis
Tex
J. F Craig
Will A. Sadler
Bromo Quinine Box Notation Sues for Note
A fragment notes a single item Bromo Quinine with EB. W. GROVBE signature on a box and a 26 cent price. The terse text hints at a medicinal product remark or advertorial line. No clear event or outcome is established beyond the product reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grovbe
Bexar County Bids On Refunding Bonds Review
Bexar county commissioners opened twelve bids for refunding 2020 issue bonds totaling 202000 dollars. Bids offered par plus accrued interest and premiums up to 3111 with Seasongood Meyer of Cincinnati highest at 3111. J E Jarratt & Co of San Antonio delivered San Antonio delivery. others included Halsey Stewart Chicago and Elston Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar
Stacey & Drawn
Toledo
Halsey-Stewart Co
Chicago
Whitaker & Co
St. Louis
Alamo National Bank
San Antonio
J. E. Jarratt & Co
McNear & Co
Seasongood & Meyer
Cincinnatti
James N. Wright & Co
Denver
Elston & Co
H. A. Ensign
Courthouse
G. H. & S. A. Railway
Road League 10 Gets Funds From Chamber
Part of the 1917 Chamber of Commerce membership drive funds will support the Bexar County Highway League. The league’s 1917 achievements include aiding a $20 million road bond drive, hosting a Good Roads Congress, mapping the San Antonio Corpus Christi division of a regional highway, and distributing road logs and route books for three transcontinental highways. It also helped obtain land for school demonstration work and secured federal inspection for road repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bexar County Highway League
League
Highway League
Texas Good Roads’ Association
Good Roads Congress
San Antonio
San Antonio Corpus Christi
Puget Sound
Gulf Highway
United States
Fauntleroy
Bexar County
Winnipeg
Canada
Laredo
Galveston
Associated Press Report
Good Roads
State Highway Department
Obituary of George K. Denison
George K. Denison, 25, died at 7:15 Monday morning at his parents home 602 North Palmetto avenue. He had lived in San Antonio about two years, from Palestine. Survived by parents and three brothers E. M. Denison Gerome and Frank Denison Jr. Funeral 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Waters Undertaking Company chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Denison
F. E. Denison
Palmetto Avenue
San Antonio
Palestine
E. M., Gerome
Frank Denison Jr
the Waters Undertaking Company
Hotel Guests and Registrations Across Local Inns
A string of guest registrations and arrivals list travelers staying at San Antonio hotels including the Menger, St. Anthony, and Gunter. Registered visitors include Mrs. L. C. Johnson of Mukogee Oklahoma and Emma C. Laughey of New York City, with others from Muskogee, San Benito, Austin, Indianapolis, Chicago, Leon Springs, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. L. C. Johnson
Mukogee
Okla
Menger Hotel
P. C. Loeffler
New York City
St. Anthony
J. KE. Smith
Austin
Gunter Hotel
W. R. Williams
Muskogee
Menger
McMurray Richey
San Benito
St. Anthony Hotel
B. J. Cleveland
Buda
Gunter
H. G. Lambert
Ohls
L. B. Mayer
C. A. Winter
Pocarset
Cmc
Emma C. Laughey
Arnold Wolford
A. T. Conner
Indianapolis
William J. O’man
J. R. McGlasham
Chicago
Funeral for Edwin Lachapelle Held at Home
Edwin Lachapelle aged 42 died at 7 Sunday morning at 122 West Rische Street. He belonged to Hermann Sons and Alamo Lodge No. 44 Masons. Survived by widow Cecile and son Robert, mother Mrs. George Lachapelle, sisters Mrs. Henry Walter Mrs. Amelia Pfeil Miss Anna Lachapelle and brothers Adolph and George. Funeral at 3 PM Monday from the residence with Rev. Paul F. Hein officiating. Interment in Cemetery No. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Lachapelle
West Rische Street
Hermann Sons
Alamo Lodge No. 44
Order of Free and Accepted Masons
Cecile
Robert
George Lachapelle
Henry Walter
Amelia Pfeil
Anna Lachapelle
Adolph
Paul F. Hein
Burial plans set for Ivan Mitrovich in San Antonio
The body of Ivan Mitrovich who died in Los Angeles on January 15 will be brought to San Antonio for burial. Funeral arrangements are not complete. Services will be held at the chapel of the Zizik Undertaking Company. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Adolph Mitrovich, a brother and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Mitrovich
Los Angeles
Cal
San Antonio
Zizik Undertaking Company
Mitrovich
Adolph Mitrovich
Judge James M. Dallas Dies at 78 in Philadelphia
Announcement from Philadelphia reports the death at home yesterday of former United States Circuit Court of Appeals judge James M Dallas of the Third Circuit. He was 78 and had retired from the bench in 1909. Dallas was a nephew of George M Dallas, a vice president under a prior administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Dallas
Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Third Judicial Circuit
Dallas
George M. Dallas
Pevanes States
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Milton Schuster
Queen Theater
BIG Double Country Store
New Triangle
Draw Eagan
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Empire
Iternee
Pauline Frederick
Pathe Weekly
Paramount Scenic
Mary Pickford
Tess of
Henry B
Walthall
Princess
Emily Stevens
Barnard Sisters
Kraft & Myrtle
Kathryn Mills
Hermann and Company
Ang
Horlick
Tana
Brunonian
Emma
the Wolf
Eugene Walters
Interstate-Orpheum
Keith
Lew Madden & Co
Pure Joy
Harry Girard & Co
Grand Opera House
San Antonio Grand Opera Committee
The
Boston National Grand Opera Co
Madam Butterfly
Tosca
H. W. B. Haines
Care South Texas Music Co
Ave. C
J. F. Carl
Bedell Building
Phone Crockett
Etek Shed Co
Alamo Plaza
Dr. Foster
Gibbs Bldg
Cc. E. Wettermark
Somerset
John W. Tobin
Tobin
Riebe Jewelry
Main Ave
F. W. Moore
Waco
M. Corinne Biais
E. Houston
O'Connell Loan Co
Houston St
Nelson Lytle
Alamo Bank Bldg
Taxation
Kehoe Loan Co
Commerce St
Julian Trevado
Flores Street
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
R. P
J. F. Wright
Wright
Hertzberg & Kercheville
Attorneys At Law
Brady
Duval West Sr
United States District Court For
Western District of Texas
Duliing Printing Co
Losoya St. Crockett
Road League
Chamber
Bexar Highway Organization
Joske Bros
Edlwin Lachapelle
Shelley-Doring Undertaking Co
Adyv
South Texas Music Co
Bedell Bldg
San Antonio, Texas
Dr.Lyons
Dr. Lyon
I. W. Lyon & Sons, Inc
27Th St
Investment Safety Deposit
San Antonio Loan & Trust Company
Chentenad, Jane -Acent
W. Commerc
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