Booze-Fighters Past and Present Decline Across Ten Years
The old time booze-fighter is disappearing and the current man either leads or holds special privilege. Changes over the last decade include shelving patent medicines as Nature based remedies rise. Vitalitas, an earth fluid, claims to reanimate tissues and cure indigestion biliousness nervous debility impotence bowel and kidney liver disorders eczema and other skin issues. See the exhibit at Wagner's drug store 407 East Houston Street.
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San Antonio
Nature
Vitalitas
Wagner's Drug Store
East
Houston Street
Young Naval Officer Arrives From Orient on Leave
Alfred Bledsoe a U S Navy warrant carpenter arrived in San Antonio from Olongapo Philippine Island on leave after leaving the islands May 15 He has served eleven years advancing from shipwright to warrant carpenter and is stationed mainly on the Monterey and Monadnock He plans about two months at home and has informed the Navy department of his stay length.
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Alfred Bledsoe
United States Navy
San Antonian
San Francisco
Olongapo
Philippine Island
North Pine Street
Navy Department
Bledsoe
Philippine Islands
Monterey
Monadnock
Philippines
Mr. Bledsoe
Ids
Olongopol
Railroad seeks 600000 bond issue for Mount Pleasant to Bogota line
The Paris and Mount Pleasant Railroad asks the railroad commission for authority to issue and register 600000 dollars of first mortgage bonds on its 27 mile line from Mount Pleasant to Bogota. Engineer Parker will inspect the property before action, and also review the Stephenville North and South Texas Railway for valuation related to bonds as Cotton Belt controls that road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin, Tex
Paris & Mount Pleasant Railroad Company
Railroad Commission
Mount Pleasant
Bogota
Parker
Stephenville, North & South Texas Railway
Cotton Belt
Granitoid and Granocrete Pavements Featured
The Economical Pavements and The Modern Pavements are highlighted in an advertisement. A Riverside Restaurant advertises fine fishing, inviting readers to visit for meals and recreation.
Senator Smith Defends Lobby Power in Civil Bill Action
Washington June 17 Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan told the Senate lobby investigating committee the dry Civil bill currently awaiting President Wilsons signature was crafted by a labor union and farmers lobby Samuel Gompers allegedly admitted it was class legislation He noted the American Federation of Labor sugar interests and temperance groups maintain a lobby in Washington and that presidents have used influence on legislation since Cleveland.
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Washington, D. C
Willian Alden Smith
Michigan
Senate Lobby
Wilson
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Drys
Senator Smith
John Norris
People
Temperance People
Washington
Smith
Cleveland
Two Hikes to Austin National Guardsmen Make March
Two enlisted men from Company A Second Infantry Texas National Guard under Capt D K Lansing mapped a route from San Antonio to Austin. James Mellis and Guido Suite left San Antonio June 8 for San Marcos stayed three days then finished the overland trek and reported daily. Company A departs tomorrow at 2 pm by the International and Great Northern for Camp Mabry encampment in Austin with Captain Head of Brownsville accompanying.
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National
International & Great Northern
Second Infantry
Camp Mabry
Austin
Head
Brownsville
San Antonio
Lansing
Laredo
Matson
Resignation Asked as Kendall Plans Exit Next July
Clarence Kendall declares he will serve as assistant district attorney until July and then resign. Kendall had announced candidacy against Maury, who moved from North Texas after prosecuting the state oil and oyster suit. Two challengers have entered the race, including Justice John Croker.
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Houston
Tex
Clarence Kendall
Maury
North Texas
Kendall
John Croker
Invasion Preparations Reported by Mexican Forces
Eagle Pass reports say Constitutionalists warn of Huertista invasion across the border with troops, arms, and a machine gun ready. Rail lines near Saltillo and San Luis Potosi area are disrupted. Saltillo isolated by bridge destruction as Carranza leads 3000+ troops to tighten control.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Piedras Negras
Huerta
United States
Rebels Gather For 1000-Strong March On Victoria Tamaulipas
In Mata Moros a plan to raise 1000 Constitutionalists to march on Victoria Tamaulipas is reported. A body of 180 left Matamoros for the west to join forces near Nuevo Laredo, after earlier reports of 400 planned movers. Local citizens refuse a loan, delaying funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
Matamoros
Victoria
Tamaulipas
Blanco
Nuevo Laredo
Bianco
German Emperor Recognizes Huerta in Auto graphed Letter
An autograph letter from the German Emperor recognizing the Mexican administration was handed to Provisional President Huerta in Mexico City by Herr Von Kardorff, the chargé d'affaires of the German legation.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Herr von Kardorff
Cnr D'Affaires
Legation
Cross Border Disguised Laborers Threaten Rail Lines
Soldiers disguised as laborers cross the border from Columbus New Mexico to Nogales Arizona. Nearly 200 men organize in the mountains south of the border to cut railways and harass state troops in Sonora. El Paso parties set the expeditions. Refugees report critical camps with smallpox epidemic due to poor sanitation. Mining firms report mineral theft and smugglers converting ore into a farm for export.
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Douglas
Ariz
Columbus
N. M
Nogales
Sonora
el Paso
Federals desert on Rio Grande frontier during patrol
Forty five federals deserted to the U S side of the Rio Grande when a 200 man reconnoitering force crossed the river two days earlier. New Laredo prepares for attack by mining approaches as mine information reaches Governor Carranza. In San Luis Potosi rebels demand surrender and enforce loans on nearby mining camps with rail service north of the city suspended.
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Constitutionalists
Eagie Pass
Huertista
Eagle Pass
Carranza
Washington
Laredo
Tex
Rio Grande
United States
New Laredo
San Luis
San Luis Potosi
Mex
National
Saltillo
Charcas
Mexican Embassy Objects to U S Consul in Matamoros
The Mexican embassy files a state department complaint over the U S consul at Matamoros. Huerta claims the consul urged the Sixth Mexican Cavalry band to return to Matamoros and promised immunity from General Blanco. Brownsville authorities treated band members as non combatants.
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U. S
Washington, D. C
State Department
Matamoros
Mex
Huerta
Brownsville
Tex
Blanco
United States
Carlos Bee Finds Lobby in Washington
Carley Bee brother-in-law of Albert S. Burleson postmaster general returned from a week in Washington reporting a lobby exists and publicity will aid, while noting generally favorable impressions of President Wilson and the administration. He traveled from New York to New Orleans by Mallory line enjoying an ocean trip.
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Wilson
Washington
Carley Bee
Albert S. Burleson
Bee
Mr. Bee
Lockhart Masons Elect Officers for Term
Lockhart Lodge No. 690 A F and A M elected Frank R. Smith W M R F Page S W Co A Ploeger J W W W Carpenter treasurer A E Carter secretary A M Houston tiler. A committee of W M Schofield H Gomillion and M W Carpenter to audit accounts.
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Lockhart Masons
Lockhart
Tex
Lockhart Lodge
A. F
A. M
Frank R. Smith
W. M
R. F. Page
Co. A. Ploeger
J. W
W. W. Carpenter
A. E. Carter
A. M. Houston
Fire Rips Through Wickett and Craig Tannery
A major fire at Wickett and Craig leather factory in Toronto caused an estimated quarter‑million dollars in damage. The blaze broke out last night and the loss is covered by insurance.
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Toronto
Sunday Dinner and Supper at the Vane
Weekend notices advertise meals featuring chicken or turkey at the Vane venue with a Sunday dinner and evening supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vane Chicken
Eleven Men Voted for Jury in Essary Murder Trial
Eleven jurors chosen from 2387 veniremen with the twelfth to be selected as testimony begins in the Grover Essary murder case. Death penalty urged by the state with District Attorney Linden asking each venireman about scruples on capital punishment. Names of jurors and legal maneuvers noted. one prospective juror admitted trusting the newspaper over testimony and was rejected.
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Talesmen
Grovér Essary
Atorney W. Co. Linden
A. J. McClure
J. A. Burwell
George McKeen
H. A. Wilkinson
R. 8. Robertson
Filemon Guerra
L. B. Schultz
L. T. Edwards
J. C. Maddox
J. J. Abbott
W. E. Meyer
Edwards
W. S. Anderson
J. L. Sale
Frank Ahr
G. N. Reuter
W. Turner
North
Texas
Essary
San Antonio
Payne
Battle of Flowers seeks law change for incorporation
Mrs. T. A. Coleman leads a Battle of Flowers Association delegation to meet Governor Colquitt to urge a bill amending corporate law and charter issuance. The group aims to enable incorporation to manage newly acquired property and a battle of flowers den near the fiesta den, with a July session possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Coleman
Battle of Flowers Association
George Hichlitz
William Aubrey
A. W. Houston
John B. Carrington
Chamber of Commerce
Colquitt
Yale to Have New Field Stadium Opens At 61 000 Seat Capacity
Yale will break ground on a new 100 acre athletic field with a concrete and steel stadium seating 61 000. The project costs 35 000 dollars. At commencement many graduates return and Taft draws cheers on campus.
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Yale
New Haven
Conn
Arthur T. Hadley
Taft
Yale and Harvard Battle in First Annual Series Opener
Yale and Harvard clashed in New Haven in the first annual baseball series. Yale marked its commencement and last home game as Yale Field drew a full crowd. The second game is set for Cambridge tomorrow with a potential third in New York if needed.
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Yale
Harvard
New Haven
Conn
Cambridge
New York
The Modern Pavements Riverside Ad
Ad copy markets Riverside as the place to eat with a slogan about dining options. A brief promotion suggests Riverside as a dining destination in a compact newspaper ad style.
Floresville Masons Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
Floresville Masonic Lodge and相关 bodies announce officers for the coming year led by W M J W Oxford and H T Graham with multiple posts for J W Youngblood M M Hughes and Sutherland Springs to host a large public installation on June 24.
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Floresville
Tex
W. M. Chappell
H. P
K. Franklin
M. M. Hughes
W. A. Scott
E. D. Mayes
B. F. Ballard
C. H
O. D. Rhode
P. S
J. E. Canfield
I. M
F. B. Seale
D. Seale
Recorder
J. G. Youngblood
Sentinel
Sutherland Springs
Masonic
Gamblers Denied Admission at Polo Grounds
A large number of men accused of betting on baseball games at the Polo Grounds were denied entry to the New York versus Detroit game. About 150 were refused at the turnstiles and another 50, who slipped past detectives, were later ordered from the grandstand. President Ban Johnson of the American League visited the park.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Ban Johnson
Johnson to Help Yanks in Outfield Shuffle
President Dan Johnson of the American League plans to obtain one of Connie Mack's extra outfielders for the New York club. Mack currently lists six outfielders: Murphy Dyson Murphy Oldring Strunk Daley and Walsh. Johnson favors trading Walsh or Daley to strengthen New York.
Riverside Restaurant Ad and Plumber Listing
An old classified style notice promotes the Riverside Restaurant inviting readers to meet friends. It also lists A. Collman, a plumber, with phone number 397 for contact.
Obituary notices for Weichlein Morris and Schroeder
Louise Weichlein aged 50 died at a local sanitarium. She leaves husband George and children Norman George Jr and three daughters. Funeral at 3 pm from 1001 East Elmira St with 3:30 mass at St Marys Catholic Church and burial at Mission Burial Park. F J Morris 52 of Jacksonville Texas died in San Antonio. widow and one son survive. body prepared and to be sent to Jacksonville. Charles W Schroeder 26 died in hospital. native of Texas moved from Floresville. widow, mother, and siblings survive. body sent to Floresville for burial.
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Melcher
H. Gravis
Mary Rocks
East Elmira Street
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Mission Burial Park
Morris
F. J. Morris
Jacksonville
Texas
San Antonio
Sloan & Hagg
Two Local Women Die in Texas. Brief Obituaries Released
Mary Walker 10 year old daughter of Charles Walker died at 6 45 this morning after a short illness in Houston, she is survived by her father a brother Albert and four sisters. The body will be sent from 2509 Lopez street Lakeview to Wetmore for burial. Nancy K Womble 81 a longtime San Antonio resident died at 7 30 this morning at her home 315 South Mesquite Street native of Georgia she came to Texas 70 years ago Surviving four daughters twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Walker
Mary Walker
Charles Walker
Houston
Texas
Albert
Amanda _Loessberg
Annie
Lenora
Elizabeth Walker
Lopez Street
Lakeview
Wetmore
Buriel
Riebe Undertaking Company
Barbecue Held For Retiring Cuero Postmaster
Barbecue on Lackey Hill honors E. P. Butler as Cuero postmaster retires. J. C. Woodworth named new postmaster and brings prior experience from service under a Cleveland administration.
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Cuero
Tex
E. P. Butler
Lackey Hill
J. C. Woodworth
Cleveland
Heavy Rains Raise Brazos River Near Waco
Very heavy rains above Waco on yesterday afternoon and last night caused the Brazos River to rise seven feet this morning. Good showers fell in the county, benefiting corn crops.
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Waco
Tex
Brazos River
Civic workers dine at St Anthony Hotel event
Reservations are filling for a city health and welfare dinner titled health wealth and beauty to be hosted Wednesday night at the St Anthony Hotel. The affair is under the city board of health and the citizens auxiliary with broad invitation. Reservations by 4 pm Wednesday via city health department Ray M Mackey or Dr W A King Gibbs building. Speakers include Mayor Brown Judge J K Davis and Senator W M McGregor depending on messages from Austin.
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City “Health
St. Anthony
City’ Board of Health
Citizens
Board of Health
Department of Health
Ray M. Mackey
Chamber of Commerce
Zionist Meeting Tonight Prepares for Galveston Convention
Local Zionist group convenes at the Hebrew Institute to discuss matters before the state convention in Galveston from June 22 to 24. Several speakers are scheduled to address the gathering tonight.
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The
Zionists
Galveston
Hebrew Institute
Contempt Sentence For Man In Rent-House Dispute
Pedro Hernandez was jailed for one day on contempt of court after allegedly disregarding an injunction by Judge R. B. Minor of the Fifty-seventh District Court. The injunction barred him from entering rent houses and property owned by his wife, Mrs. A. B. Hernandez, who is suing him in the court.
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Pedro Hernandez
R. B. Minor
Fifty-seventh District Court
Judge Minor
A. 8. Hernandez
Todd Returns Home From Visit for Madison Square Pastorate
Rev. J. M. Todd returned to Humboldt Kansas yesterday after a visit in which church leaders here planned a meeting soon to decide if he will be extended a call to pastor Madison Square Presbyterian Church. Todd made a strong impression and is considered likely to be asked to accept.
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Todd
J. M. Todd
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Humboldt
Kan
Mr. Todd
Divorce Suits Filed in District Courts
Three divorce suits filed today in district courts names Susie V Barrow versus Jean J Barrow Beatrice Seat versus L W Seat and John Oughel tree versus Joan Ougheltree.
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Susie
Waco San Antonio Game Postponed Due to Muddy Grounds
The Waco vs San Antonio game was postponed today because the field was too muddy. A double header is planned for tomorrow to make up the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
San Antonio
Crops Fine at Jourdanton After Heavy Rain
Jourdanton Texas June 17 reports say the country is saturated with rain and crops are fine despite the soaking. Weather conditions persist with widespread rainfall affecting farming and field work in the area.
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Jourdanton
Jourdanton, Tex
The Economical Pavements Ad Note
An old classified ad fragment titled The Economical Pavements mentions A. Coum as plumber and a phone number 397, indicating a local service listing for pavement or plumbing work.
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San Antonio Bluejacket
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SAM Speir Hardware Co
Phone Crockett
Tampico
Matehuala
Cedral
la Paz
Eulalio Gutierrez
Terrez
Santa Catarina
Francisco Dominguez
Paris
Emilio Zapata
Ramon Puente
Torreon
Chatrodenegas
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Garcia
Rob
Losey
Carlos Bee
Senate
Congress
Laually
Mrs. Essary
Talesman
Miss Sea Breeze
Inora Co Nubuck
Price Ly
W.& G. Shoe Co.’S
Selz Royal Blue” Store
Blum
Woolworth
Masons
Gonzales
E. D. Colp
Highway League
Gonzales County Court House
Riverside
A. Collman
Health Board
A. Coum
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