Plans for BG Cold Storage Plant in San Antonio
Arrangements for a large cold storage plant costing 250000 dollars plus the purchase of Merchants' Cold Storage Company are announced for San Antonio. The site lies along the I N G N right of way near South Frio Durango and Medina streets. Eugene Nolte of Seguin, former U S marshal, leads the venture to build a five story concrete brick and steel warehouse with a 2233 by 75 foot ground area and a 200 ton daily ice plant, aiming to be the state’s largest. Construction to start soon with plans received.
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San Antonio
Merchants’ Cold Storage Company
South Frio
Durango
Medina
Eugene Nolte
Seguin
United States
Free Prescription for Nervous Debility Circulated
An advertisement offers a free copy of a physician's prescription claimed to restore masculine vigor. It promises quick, private home use and urges readers to write Dr. A. E. Robinson, Luck Building, Detroit, Michigan, for a sealed envelope with the remedy details. The pitch contrasts the alleged cost of real prescriptions with the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defroy Anata
A. E. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
Obituary notices for Conroy Hickman Pugo Carroll and Tucker
Several San Antonio obituaries note J W Conroy 46 died Friday at a local hospital with husband J W Conroy conductor and two sons William and Pike. burial in St Marys Cemetery. John Lewis Hickman 49 retired stockman died Friday at 939 North Flores. funeral at residence then San Fernando Cathedral burial in San Fernando Cemetery. E J Pugo 43 died yesterday at 222 South Pecos. services at home then burial in San Fernando Cemetery. Annie Carroll 26 native of Texas died at a local hospital. funeral from 510 Seventh Street to St Marys Church and burial in St Marys Cemetery. Joseph J Tucker Sr 64 died at 119 Nevada Street. services at home then burial in the new Lutheran cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conroy
J. W. Conroy
International & Great Northern Railway
William
Pike Conroy
Woodmen Circle
Alamo Lodge
Royal Achates
St. Mary's Cemetery
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Tucker
Joseph J. Tucker
Nevada Street
North Point
San Antonio
J. J. Tucker Jr
Trades Council
Harry B. Tucker
Detroit
Mich
Gus
Albert
George
Lillie Tucker
New Lutheran Cemetery
City Fines Upheld in Transfer Busi ness Case
Judge Buckley in the Corporation Court ruled the city may regulate transfer businesses by ordinance and fined E L Rothwell five dollars in each of two cases for unlawfully soliciting passengers and baggage at the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway depot. Carter Mullaney Company appeals seeking to enjoin enforcement.
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Buckley
Corporation Court
E. L. Rothwel
Carter-Mullaly Transfer Company
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Carter-Mullaly Company
Sap Company
McDowell Brings Fugitive Henry Back to Guthrie
United States Marshal Bert J. Mc Dowell returned to San Antonio this morning after escorting fugitive Vern Henry from Waco to Guthrie Oklahoma on an order of removal. Henry faced a pending charge in Guthrie. Night offerings include a Pig Dinner and an Old Fashioned Chicken Supper at 101 East Houston St. by the bridge.
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Riverside
East
Houston St
the Bridge
McDowell
United States
Bert J. McDowell
San Antonio
Vern Henry
Waco
Guthrie
Okla
Henry
CascaRoyal Pills Promise Constipation Cure
Patent medicine ad touts CascaRoyal-Pills as corrective laxative and cathartic. It claims relief after a week or two with nightly use and promises rapid improvement and cure, listing prices of 10c and 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
Armistice Talks Begin for Mexican Peace in North
In El Paso and Guadalupe rebels and federal leaders hold peace talks on a five day armistice. Federal commissioners Federico Moye General Castro and D Rodriguez meet rebel leader Inez Salazar with further meetings planned. Rebels seek organization of armed groups into rural forces and the resignation of Madero.
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EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Inez Salazar
Guadalupe
Fabens
Texas
Federico Moye
Castro
D. Rodriguez
Madero
Diaz Transferred to Mexico City Penitentiary
General Felix Diaz, who led a Vera Cruz revolt and was captured, arrived in Mexico City by train and car with a small escort to avoid crowds. His transfer follows unrest in Vera Cruz and ends at the capital's penitentiary.
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Mexico City
Felix Diaz
Vera Cruz
Diaz
Gunboat Wheeling Due in Vera Cruz Sunday
The American gunboat Wheeling is expected to arrive in Vera Cruz on Sunday amid rejoicing by Americans and many Mexicans. Consul Canada reports that federal authorities claim rebels have been driven from railways into the mountains. General Felix Diaz, once prisoner at Vera Cruz, is now en route to Mexico City guarded by special train. Brigadier General Steever says 700 more federal troops will reinforce Juarez, bringing total federal forces to 1000 and reducing the risk of rebel capture.
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Vera Cruz
Washington,d. C
Mex
State Department
Canada
Felix Diaz
Mexico City
Steever
Texas
War Department
Juarez
Real Estate Transfers in San Antonio Figures Listed
A long list of 1910s to 1918 property transfers shows Emil F Jungmann and others selling parcels to the city, Merchants Ice Co selling to J D Dodson, A Joske and A Seidel to R Popig, and multiple deeds across blocks and additions including Los Angeles Heights and Palm Heights with prices ranging from 350 to 36,000 dollars. Names include L L Griffith, Karl Hoblitzelle, W E Rowe, and M E Lawson among many others.
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Emil F. Jungmann
City of
Durango
New City Block
A. Joske
A. Seidel
R. Popig
Olive Street
A. E. Marshall
G. F. Foutrel
New City
H. C. Childs
A. D. Dickerson
Los Angeles Heights
Ed Dreiss
Karl Hoblitzelle
Texas Trust Co
Soledad Street
W. D. Griffith
J. H
P. G. Williams
Domingo Bustillo
L. L. Rutt
E. M. Karper
West Mulberry Street
Street Realty Company
M. E. Lawson
College Heights
Nettie Stout
M. A. Colling
South Hackberry Street
FE. H
A. E. Shary
E. L. Nims
T. H. C. Hyde
E. D. Perrin
Francesca Miller
W. W. Sloan
Home Building and Investment Company
Southwestern Land Corporation
Frank Wick
Berlin Heights
Palm Heights Development Company
S. Hinds
Palm Heights
J. J. Murphy
J. W. Kay
Raymond Quinterio
New Elity
Los Angeles Heights Improvement Company
Callie Mason
Parks
Mrs Anton Hutzler Dies at 74 in San Antonio
Mrs. Anton Hutzler 74 pioneer resident of San Antonio died at 10 30 last night at 106 Lavaca Street She came from Germany in 1857 with her parents landed in Galveston then moved to San Antonio and married Anton Hutzler Golden wedding celebrated three years ago Survived by husband 10 children 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral 3 pm Tuesday from the residence with interment in City Cemetery No 5 Rev Carl Saenger to officiate
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Anton Hutzler
San Antonio
Lavaca Street
Germany
Galveston
New Braunfels
Hintzler
Hutzler
John Hutzler
Boerne
Mary Lammers
Houston
Barbara Vollmerling
Orange Grove
Louisa Schramm
Deg Simon
Alvina Dumenil
Emma Robinson
Ida Willett
Catherine Kraus
Mary Bruns
Beautify Prospect Hill with 1200 Trees Campaign Launched
Prospect Hill Improvement Club launched a drive to plant over 1200 hackberry and elm trees along all streets. Paul Maureaux chairs the campaign with H. H. Gould and A. H. Cadwallader on the committee. A petition for a viaduct at the International and Great Northern tracks is prepared. The group reports 700 poll taxes paid after canvassing women.
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Prospect Hill
A. H. Cadwallader
International
Great Northern
Sap
Buena Vista
West Commerce
Zavana Street
Club
Wilson Makes Trip to See Immigrants at Ellis Island
New York January 25 The next president visited Ellis Island to observe immigration operations with Governor Wilson calling it a pleasure trip Immigation officials highlighted the presence of prominent reformers as he watched Finns Russians Italians and other Europeans undergo examination Seven aliens were rejected Three large ships brought 1300 steerage passengers Gov Wilson Mrs Wilson and guests including Royal Meeker Willard Straight and Caroline B Alexander accompanied the party The report notes that in three years 16536 expatriates have returned and resumed German citizenship.
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New York
United States
Ellis Island
Wilson
William Williams
Jessie
Eleanor Wilson
Douglas Robinson
James Borden Harryman
Royal Meeker
Princeton
Willard Straight
Caroline B. Alexander
Insurance Hearing In Austin Over Reciprocal Companies
State insurance men gather in Austin to hear the Watson bill regulating reciprocal companies. Supporters say regulation will curb fly by night insurers and ensure losses are paid. Opponents warn deposits taxes and rules are too onerous and will drive legitimate firms out of business. Ex Senator Masterson and Glen Walker back the milder Murray bill to outlaw illegitimate concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Senate
House
Watson
Gill
State Department of Insurance
T. W. Masterson
San Antonio
American Reciprocal Association
Texas
Glen Walker
Fort Worth
Miller's Exchange
Murray
Emergency bills pass in Texas House add funds for penitentiary and AG
The Texas House approved an emergency $100,000 appropriation to support the penitentiary system until bonds of $3,000,000 can be issued. Another bill allocates $25,000 for the Attorney General’s Department, which had lacked funds after the governor’s veto attempt and a Supreme Court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
House
Senate
Hill
Walker
Committee
Attorney General
Supreme Court
Bills Reported Favorably In Austin Senate Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee No 2 reported favorably several bills in Austin Texas on January 25 Townsend proposes fines or jail time for abandoning spouses and children Murray targets spreading campaign lies Carter defines assault with prohibited weapons with prison up to five years McNealus criminalizes selling liquor outside town saloon limits Vaughan Westbrook Collins Nugent bar legislators from taking railroad and other corporate positions with fines 100 to 500 but debate led to some restriction on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Senate Judiciary Committee
Townsend
Murray
Carter
McNealus
Vaughan
Westbrook, Collins and Nugent
Legislature Bar for Pet Store Interest Proposed
A proposal would bar a Legislator who shows interest in a pet store or similar business from membership. The aim is to prevent conflicts of interest and maintain legislative integrity.
Opposition to Labor Bill Faces Strong Hurdles in Texas
In Austin on January 25 the Vaughan initiative and referendum measure meets near unanimous opposition among lawmakers. The proposal, which would require a two-thirds vote to pass, centers on labor interests but omits recall. Expected divisions cast doubt on final passage.
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Austin
Tex
Vaughan
Senate hearing on state highway commission plans announced
Senator H. B. Terrell said the Senate committee will on Thursday evening hear all interested parties about establishing a state highway commission and related plans. The executive committee of the good roads association will meet Thursday in response to a call from John W. Warren and will attend the hearing.
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Austin
Tex
H. B. Terrell
Senate Committee On Roads, Bridges and
State Highway Commission
The
Good Roads Association
John W. Warren
Opposition grows to 54 hour labor bill in Texas
A Austin report notes strong opposition from care delegations to the proposed 54 hour work week for women in factories laundries and industrials. The bill drawn by the labor commissioner is before the Senate labor committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Commissioner of Labor
Senate Committee On Labor
Rural high schools to be established in each Texas district
The House Committee on Education reported favorable a bill creating a rural high school in every Texas senatorial district. Mendell of Travis County vows to push his bill for unconditional repeal of the 60 percent gross receipts tax on pistol dealers. Other measures include real estate broker registration and a salary plan for county state and precinct officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
House Committee On Education
Mendell
Travis County
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Senate Judiciary Committee
House Committee On State Affairs
Hayne Debating Club Proposes Public Speaking Dept
The Hayne Debating Club at Main Avenue High School will urge the San Antonio School Board to create a department of public speaking. The move was launched at the semi annual banquet last night at the St Anthony Hotel with Principal Williams and Vice Principal Johnston supporting. Officers installed were Luther Bickett president Fred Goeth vice president Elmer Luter secretary Walter Wolf treasurer Robert Field reporter.
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Hayne
Main Avenue
San Antonio
St. Anthony Hotel
W. D. Williams
Marshal Johnston
Luther Bickett
Fred Goeth
Elmer Luter
Walter Wolf
Robert Field
Money Trust Probe Ends in Washington
The House money trust committee closed its financial probe for the time being after accepting a long statement by Henry P. Davidson of J P Morgan and Company denying the existence of a money trust and accusing cooperation among financial interests under weak banking laws.
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Money Trust
Washington
Henry P. Davidson
J. P. Morgan & Company
House Money Trust Committee
Automobiles in Collision at Main and Hilmira
Two cars collided head on shortly after 8 PM at Main avenue and Hilmira street. Car owners F C Walsh of 400 East Myrtle and R Groos of 318 East Commerce escaped injury though the front ends were damaged.
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F. C. Walsh
Myrtle Street
R. Groos
East
Commerce Street
Main Avenue
Hilmira Street
Aid for Pro Boulevard Construction by I & G N Railroad
The International and Great Northern Railroad Company plans a concrete subway where the railroad crosses King's highway on the Rockhill Club property to form a boulevard system in San Antonio. It will provide free access to twenty or thirty miles of drives on the Rockhill property and offer a more direct route via the north loop and Fredericksburg road.
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International & Great Northern Railroad Company
King’s Highway
Rockhill Club
San Antonio
Rockhill
North Loop
Fredericksburg Road
Wilson to attend Princeton Alumni reception in Washington
President elect Wilson will be guest of honor at a Princeton Alumni Association event in Washington on March 3. He has accepted the invitation and will attend the reception and smoker.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
Princeton Alumni Association of Washington
Poultry Show Awards Conclude in San Antonio Exhibition
Judges McCord and Savage awarded final prizes for Rhode Island Reds and ducks at the San Antonio show, as thousands of visitors toured the exhibit. Lone Star Poultry Association's reception committee guided guests, with future shows and McCord’s travel plans noted.
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San Antonio
McCord and Savage
Lone Star Poultry Association
H. B. Savage
Belton
Austin
Rhode Island
John A. Long
Rusk Tex
Bud Gilmer
Killeen
Tex
J. F. Vermillion
Rusk
James Everett
Oglesby
Victor Slavik
Weimar
O. J. Basquet
City
Texas Rhode Island Club
James A. Long
Pekin Ducks
Gilbert Klaus
Emil Appman
F. W. Huffmeyer
J. D. Harris
Oak Grove Poultry Farm
J. Martin
R. L. Thompson
Blanket, Tex
C. A. Milton
Sherman
Barney C. Walsh
E. F. Mitchel
Victoria
Hertzberg Jewelry Company
Louis A. Elmendorf
McCord
Menden
Ind
Mr. McCord
Kansas and Montana Women Credit Pinkham's Remedy
Lawrence Kansas woman recounts relief from pain irregularity and headaches after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Burns Montana woman says backache weakness and eye pain improved, and she recommends the medicine. The makers cite thousands of letters praising its effectiveness.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Montana
Burns, Mont
John Francis
Burns
Mexican is Arrested as Fugitive from Justice in Bryan
Patrino Elizonda laborer 33 was taken into custody by Detectives Marsden and Harris at 11 10 last night on a passenger train at the International and Great Northern Railway depot. Sheriff Cowles of Bryan notified expected to reach the city tonight. He is held at headquarters as a fugitive from justice. The report notes Berlin records a first cremation recently.
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Bryan
Texas
Patrino Elizonda
Marsden
Harris
International & Great Northern Railway
Cowles
Elizonda
Moody Lady Not Moody Moody Lady Not Moody
A letter from Cora Davis of Texas praises Cardui the woman's tonic. She says after five years of illness and six bottles she recovered energy nervous relief sleep and weight gain. The Chattanooga Medicine Co invites others to write for guidance and a 64 page home treatment book.
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Moody
Texas
Cora Davis
Cardus
Cardui
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga
Tenn
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Eive
Bright
Warner
L. C. Figg
Sycamore Hotel
Chicago
Warnee’s Safe Remedies Co
Rochester
N. Y
Ice
New Enterprise
Hood
Dr. J
R. Cunningham
Moore Bldg
Old Phon
Ae Prince Kropotkin
Russia
London
Wen
J. KE. Cannaday
Court Block
National Bani
Sedalia
Ayme
AE Rurales
North
Improvement Club
Bill
Highway Committee
Rogers
Wise
Calvin
Harris County
Boards of Trade
Sloan
Sloans
A. W. Lar
Lafayette
Ala
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Kansas
Lawrence
Kans
Lydia B. Pinkham
Berlin
Moody Lady
Miss Davis
Ayer
Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
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