Vitalitas Gains Praise From Leading City Physicians
Prominent doctors are prescribing Vitalitas and report rapid recognition by the medical field. A city practitioner told of a patient with long standing indigestion who improved after starting Vitalitas, with another saying the remedy shows amazing results. The text touts Vitalitas as a natural invigarant extracted from the earth and easy for weak patients, claiming it cleanses stomach liver kidneys and blood. Sample it today at the Wagner drug store.
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Vitalitas
Wagner Drug Store
Funeral for Jack Pearce and Gregorio Mata Held
The funeral for Jack Pearce captain of Hook and Ladder Truck No 1 died from injuries when a chemical extinguisher exploded will be held at 5 this afternoon from 901 North Pine Street. Burial is in City Cemetery No 4 with a fire truck pallbearers and mounted police in attendance. Gregorio Mata 60 a farmer died at a local hospital and was buried yesterday at San Fernando Cemetery. native of Mexico, came to San Antonio six weeks ago from Bay City Texas.
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Phil Wright
A. K. Fry
W. J. Berry
A. Lucas
F. K. Kunz
N. M. Foley
Mata
Gregorio Mata
Zizik Undertaking Company
San Fernando
Mexico
San Antonio
Bay City
Texas
Heat Wave Persists Across the Region Says Weather Chief
Major Buell at the weather observatory warns the day will stay hot with no relief expected. A possible thunderstorm and showers may occur, driven by a local convective heat current. San Antonio is positioned to receive similar chances of rain.
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Major Buell
Weather Observatory
San Antonio
Final Honors Rifle Competition Readies Team to Fort Niagara
At Leon Springs July 22 the first skirmish fire opened the rifle contest as teams vie for selection to Fort Niagara. Sergeant Palmer leads with 117 in morning fire and a 715 total, while Sergeant Rowland trails at 708 after 104 this round. officers with handicap show Lt Nicholson at 729 and Capt Bach at 719 after today’s scores.
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J. W
Rowland
Palmer
Third Cavalry
Fourteenth Cavalry
Gosche
Fifth Cavalry
Richards
Sennor
Jefferson
Ninth Cavalry
Furbee
Williams
Burch
Corporal Powers
Wodarsky
Hickey
Second Cavalry
Martin
Thirteenth Cavalry
W. C. F. Nicholson
Christian A. Bach
Nicholson
Bach
Notice to Heating Contractors Seeks Bids for School Heat Upgrades
The San Antonio School Board will receive bids for improvements to heating plants at Schools Nos. 12 and 19. Request specifications at the board office. Paul H. Scholz, Business Agent.
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San Antonio Schol Board
Paul H. Scholz
Ady
Double Life Brings Sisters of Frost Together in Chicago
In La Crosse and Chicago two widows discover they shared a husband, Wilfred B. Frost also known as Dr. Wilfred B. Montclair, who died in Chicago February 28. The two families, ignorant of each other, meet and plan to live together for life with Frost/Montclair’s children. Authorities note the revelation stunned both widows.
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LA Crosse
Wis
Wilfred B. Frost
Chicago
Frost
Wilfred B. Montclair
Montclair
The Summer Woman and The Assouan Dam Costs
The text contrasts The Summer Girl with The Summer Woman noting fatigue and health issues. It cites Foley Kidney Pils as a remedy and mentions sausage with tins tag labeling. It reports Egypt irrigation works cost 63 million dollars with land values rising from 9.655 billion to 2.44 billion and rent increasing to 196 million.
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Fischer Drug Co
Adv
Assouan
Egypt
Middle
Fayoum
Legislature Opens Rapid Session with Major Bills Ahead
In Austin the 33rd Legislature’s special session accelerates with plans to pass general appropriation bills and a direct US senator election measure. The Senate trims staff, then moves to business with four bills, including a $15,090 contingent expense bill and a $55,000 mileage and per diem bill. The direct election bill authorizes vacancy elections in 30 days and temporary governor appointment.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
United States
House
Senate
Hudspeth, Lattimore and
Taylor
Hudspeth
Representative Wortham
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
University
Agricultural 2Nd Mechanical College
Willacy
Daughters of the Confederacy
Capitol
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Carranza Advances Toward Torreon Amid Rail Strikes
Reports from the north describe Carranza forces in Torreon tight, with Huerta loyalists confined to Monterey and Saltillo. Refugees move by coach from Torreon to Cuatro Cienegas, while trains resume to Barroteran and Monclova awaits repair.
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Torreon
Cuatro Cienegas
Cienegas
Barroteran
Sabinas
Piedras Negras
Torresa
Monclova
Facta
Moneclova
Scarcity and hardship in Torreon refugees at Sabinas
Refugees from Torreon at Sabinas report extreme hunger with corn at 120 per fanega, about a bushel. Beans, sugar, and lard are unavailable and horse and mule meat is eaten. The worst suffering is among the poor.
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Hermanas
Torreon
Sabinas
Obregon Refuses Crossing Until Safety Assured at Border
Frederick Simpich, consular agent at Nogales, reported Alfaro Obregon would not cross the border until guaranteed safe from arrest. Authorities said Obregon may be treated in a hospital in Nogales under state department jurisdiction upon his return to Mexico. Maytorena forces massed at Guaymas with artillery moving to the front as Bravo succeeds Ojeda as federal commander.
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Nogales
Ariz
Frederick Simpich
Sonora
State Department
Alfaro Obregon
Obregon
Mexico
Los Angeles
General Bravo
General Ojeda
Guaymas
Maytorena
Japan Opposes Plan on Arrival of New Minister
Japan through its charge d affaires in Mexico City says it will not endorse any demonstration at the arrival of the new Japanese minister that could be anti American. The government is pleased with Mexican displays of friendship. A telegram from Laredo congratulates Huerta on progress of his administration.
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Huerta
United States
Durango
Huertistas
Torreon
Monclova
Mexico City
Japan
San Luis Potosi
Aguascalientes
Tampico
Bocas
Tuxpam
Vera Cruz
Jose Vega
Louisiana
Frank F. Fletcher
Gulf of Mexico
Fletcher
Gulf
Reinforcements Expected at Juarez Garrison
Federal reinforcements for the Juarez garrison are en route from Montezuma on the Mexican National Railroad with a column led by General Pascual Orozco due to reach Chihuahua today. Several hundred soldiers will help guard the work train moving north from Montezuma and bolster the border town garrison once the train moves. In Pearson Chihuahua Chinese restaurant keeper Wong Chow was killed by Mexicans from Maximo Castillo's command after a 500 peso debt dispute. The Americans report bandits looting the restaurant and terrorizing Chinese communities in Pearson and Casas Grandes.
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EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Montezuma
Mexican National Railroad
Francisco Castro
Chihuahua City
Pascual Orozco
Chihuahua
Maximo Castillo
Wong Chow
Pearson
Madera Company
Casas Grandes
Telegram favors Roosevelt as ambassador to Mexico
A telegram to President Wilson from Denison Texas dated July 22 urged Theodore Roosevelt be named ambassador to Mexico. It calls for protection of American citizens there and for U S action to aid our sister republic, sent by a special trainload of Americans.
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Denison
Tex
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Mexico
United States
Republic
Citizens from Iowa Illinois Minnesota Sign Rio Grande Valley
A group of 54 signers described themselves as citizens from Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri and other states. They were surveying land investments along the Texas border and examined opportunities in the Rio Grande valley area.
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Rio Grande Valley
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
States
Texas
Twenty-Five Prisoners Executed After Skirmish Near Matamoros
News from Matamoros reports that twenty five federal prisoners captured in the Jiminez Dolores region were executed immediately after the skirmish. Five Constitutionalists died and wounded fighters brought the report to safety. Fighting continues in small detachments.
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Matamoros
Mex
Jiminez
Dolores Tamps
Trevino Declines Mexican Presidency Bid in Los Angeles
General Geronimo Trevino arrived in Los Angeles and declared he would not accept the Mexican presidency. He said he had no knowledge of reports about General Felix Diaz visiting on his way to Japan.
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Los Angeles
Geronimo Trevino
Trevino
Felix Diaz
Japan
US Ambassador Wilson sails to New York aboard the Mexic o
The United States ambassador to Mexico Henry Lane Wilson will travel to New York by sea aboard the Mexico. he had planned a route through Key West to Washington but changed plans and sails at noon.
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Havana
United States
Mexico
Henry Lane Wilson
Washington
Key West
New York
Tardy Phone Service Delayed Fire Alarm at Lexington Ave House
Flames destroyed the one story frame home of Mrs. June Henry at 105 Lexington Avenue shortly after 2 AM. Neighbors failed to reach central dispatch for five minutes while Jules Appler and others tried to wake the telephone operator. Fire Chief Wright and Station No 2 crews arrived as flames lit the night sky. The house owned by William A. Cocke valued at 3000 with 2000 insurance burned through the roof. contents including a 750 piano were damaged by water and heat. Investigators suspect old wiring caused the blaze.
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Central
June Henry
Lexington Avenue
Jules A. Appler
Wright
Central Fire
Travis Street
William A. Cocke
Henry
Wedgewood Succeeds Boardman on National Militia Board
Brigadier General FE D Wedgewood of Utah appointed by the War Department as a member of the national militia board to replace Brigadier General Charles R Boardman of Wisconsin who has resigned.
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Wedgewood
Boardman
Washington, D. C
FE. D. Wedgewood
Utah
War Department
National Militia Board
Charles R. Boardman
Wisconsin
Minims Seek Next Sunday Game from Light Office
After the game the Light office Minims seek a match next Sunday afternoon. Any junior team looking for a game call Crockett 1742 or 176 new.
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Light Office
Crockett 1742
San Antonio Council Divides Over Hiring for City Projects
Aldermen dispute the proposed hiring for sewer, street widening, and building work as part of a major bond plan. Fincham defends Mayor Brown and backs Kearny’s leadership, arguing the city needs experienced engineers and not a $10,000 figurehead. The debate centers on cost, expertise, and political alignment amid a multi million dollar bond proposal.
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Pancoast
Brown
Steves
Kearny
Fincham
Alderman Fincham
San Antonio
Hoefgen
Mr. Kearny
Traction Company
Council Rebuffs Kearny for City Engineer Post
In a tense council meeting seven aldermen opposed Mayor Brown, blocking confirmation of Clinton H. Kearny as city engineer. Brown pledged to fight for Kearny, while supporters argue the bond expenditures require strong leadership. votes split along faction lines, with earlier sessions detailing building permits and budget discussions.
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Brown
Cinton H. Kearny
Fincham
Lambert
Neal
Rische
Warren
Baldwin
Chapa
Hoefgen
Steves
Saunders
Dielmann
Uhr
General Grant
Selig Deutschmann
Grown
Kearny
Pancoast
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Torreon Falls
Nadadores
Eagle Pass
National Railway
Castano
Reata
Coahuila
Navarette
Candela
Sosaya
Guerrero
Felicista
Diaz
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Frank Bros
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C. J. Morett
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
C.J. Moffett Medicine Co
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Callaghan
Fred Fries
Clinton Kearny
Mayor Brown
Fire and Police Committee
Dalkowitz
Trades Council
Tolle Place
Dalkowitz and Trades Council
W. A. Kelly
City
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