Thieves Steal Watches and Items From Local Grocery
Burglars broke the glass to enter I. J. Mayfield’s grocery at 1302 Garden Street and stole two watches, breakfast bacon ham stamps and coins. Other thefts included a cornet valued at 75 dollars from Cecil Mayes, clothing from E. C. Mandry’s car, a purse with 10 dollars in currency from Virginia Nation, and an extra tire from R. B. Pumphrey’s car outside St. Mark’s church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Mayfield
Garden Street
Cecil Mayes
Second
West Virginia Infantry Band
E. C. Mandry
Virginia Nation
Matamoras Street
South Frio Street
R. B. Pumphrey
Estes Street
St. Mark's Church
Feature Robin Hood ride eyed for Battle of Flowers parade
A Robin Hood feature with Maid Marion and followers may join the Battle of Flowers parade in San Antonio. Plans discussed at the Menger Hotel include school children participants and a possible guest invitation for Travis's brother. The group also weighs a $500000 coliseum bond and a 10000 seat municipal venue for Fiesta events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Lincoln Green
Battle of Flowers Association
Menger Hotel
Winchester Kelso
L. B. Clegg
G. W. Johnston
Travis
Carrington
William Barrett Travis
San Antonio
James C. Travis
Greenville
Ala
William Travis
Alamo
State of Texas
Captain Travis
Mark Travis
H. P. Drought
Roy Campbell
Mollie Moore
Campbell
Whirlwind Dick Neal’s rise and life as a safecracker
Richard C. Neal known as Whirlwind Dick serves a three year term in Santa Barbara California prison. Federal notices report his prior notoriety as master yegg credited with robbing thirty safes in ninety days and terrorizing cities before a Leavenworth life sentence and presidential pardon in 1914. He later posed for a film in San Antonio recounting his criminal life including a Buckhorn saloon safe blowing scene. His arrest followed a Leandro New Jersey post office robbery with 132 blank money orders cashed nationwide in cities such as Chicago Los Angeles Santa Barbara Allentown Pittsburgh and Monessen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
California
Richard C. Neal
Whirlwind Dick
San Antonio
A. H. Miller
N. J
Chicago
Los Angeles
Allenton
N. C
Pittsburg
Monesson
YEGGMEN MAY BE HERE IN SAN ANTONIO
Sheriff Tobin believes the Elmendorf post office safe wreckers may be in San Antonio after a black horse and light express wagon were found on Porter street. The rig had stood there since Tuesday morning the time of the attempted robbery. Authorities warn trains out of the city are watched and county officers told to stay alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmendorf
San Antonio
John W. Tobin
Porter Street
H. Henderson
Tobin
Captain Lee Returns From Funston Funeral Escort
Captain Fitzhugh Lee returns to Fort Sam Houston after accompanying Major General Frederick Funston's body to San Francisco for interment at the Presidio National Cemetery. He served as officer of the guard and pallbearer and will be reassigned to the Third Cavalry with a July promotion target. Captain Hugh Drum remains at headquarters preparing for civilian training camps in 1917 after state troops depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
Fort Sam Houston
Frederick Funston
San Francisco
Lee
Pacific Coast Center
National Cemetery
Presidio
Funston
Hugh A. Drum
Southern Department
Third Cavalry
Drum
National Guard
Minnesotans To Leave Camp Wilson For Muster Out
The First Minnesota Infantry will depart Camp Wilson on Friday for a long homeward trip to Fort Snelling for muster out. The unit has been in the Twelfth division at Camp Wilson after previously being stationed at Llano Grande and near the border. Several other National Guard organizations will begin homeward from the border on Friday, including units from Kentucky, Wyoming, Indiana, Arkansas, and California engineers at Nogales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Infantry
Camp Wilson
Fort Snelling
Llano Grande
National Guard
Third
Kentucky Infantry
No. 1
el Paso
Wyoming Infantry
Deming
Indiana Infantry
Arkansas Infantry
California Engineers
Nogales
Ladies Hair Solution Promises Thick Soft Waves
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a hair cleanser and conditioner. It claims the product removes dirt, oil, and dandruff while invigorating the scalp and promoting new hair growth after weeks of use. It urges purchase of a 25 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Episco pal Ministers Pension Campaign Reaches 6.9 Million
A telegram reports the Episcopal Church of America has raised 6.9 million dollars for ministers pensions with 6.5 million in gifts by March 1. The campaign ends with gratitude to God and the church. the fund will endow clergy pensions at retirement. Bishop Lawrence and Bishop Capers exchange congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church of America
William Lawrence
New York
W. T. Capers
West Texas
Capers
Lawrence
Episcopal Church
America
United States
Obituary for Frank C. Lee Aged Three
Frank C. Lee son of Mr and Mrs W W Lee of 720 No lan Street died at home at 6 p m Wednesday Funeral set for 3 p m Thursday at the residence with Rev T V Neal officiating Interment in Dignowity Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Lee
W. W. Lee
Nolan Street
T. V. Neal
Dignowity Cemetery
Walton D Hood Named Mayor Candidate in City Primaries
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co advertises autos and equipment while The Light announces Walton D Hood as a mayoral candidate for upcoming city primaries and election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Walton D. Hood
Notable Visitors At San Antonio Hotels
Dallas merchant W H Kendall and Boston broker C H Brown register at the Menger with several other travelers. Fred C Graham of Houston and J M Carter of Laredo stay at St Anthony. J R Overstreet from Dallas and J N Alexus of Norfolk visit the city, with multiple families lodging at the Gunter and St Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Kendall
Dallas
Gunter
Fred C. Graham
Houston
St. Anthony
J. M. Carter
Laredo
Menger
J. H. Wantling
New York
J. R. Overstreet
Dalas
St .Anthony
G. Comstock
Torona
J. N. Alexus
Norfolk
P. J. Firestone
Akron
Siles
Colorado Springs
William Titt
Kansas City
T. A. Thompson
Boston
San Antonio
C. H. Brown
R. B. Anderson
R. R. Ireland
Washington
G. H. Keller
St. Louis
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Relief for Head Cold
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm for instant relief from nasal congestion. It claims the fragrance antiseptic cream clears air passages and relieves headaches from colds or catarrh, urging readers to buy from their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Washington's Pugnac r Portrait and Washington's Portrayal
John Adams reportedly viewed a portrait of General Washington and praised the man who kept his tongue. The image emphasizes a pugnacious jaw and a strong will. It recounts Washington silencing rioters at camp and subduing a mob with his commanding presence and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Stuart
General Washington
Adams
Washington
Glover
Marblehead
Morgan
Virginia
Come-Back Man Reads Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Cure
Advertises Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for fatigue, uric acid issues, kidney troubles, and stomach derangement. Claims three capsules daily restore strength and sleep with a money back guarantee if ineffective. Box prices 25c 5c and 1.00. Look for Gold Medal on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
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Joske
Mexico
Sheffield
Cas
Beethoven Hall
Josephine Lucchese
Thos. Goggan & Bros
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Crockett
Ralph Dunbar
Maryland
Oliver & Olp
McKay & Ardine
Herbert Clifton
Tn Real Estate
Sts
N. Butler Briscoe
Cavalry
Nolan V. Ellis
Nineteenth Infantry
James P. Robinson
Fifth Field Artillery
Allen
Chop Suey Ete Telnet
Apanese Restaurant
Soledad St
Kodaks
Develo
Alamo Plaza
Robin Hood
Fiesta
Neal
Richard C, Neal
Big
Captain Lee
Body of General
Child’s Silver Cup
Group
Wonderful Values
Tac Big Store
Tomo, Tex
Burn
Houston and
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Phone Crockett 900
Hotel Spahn
Cummerse ST
American Wine Co
Texas
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