Chronicle of the Week February 23 1913 Local News
Recap of events including the dedication of Trinity Lutheran Church in Orlandale and Mexico’s political turmoil with Madero and Suarez shots in Mexico City. Reports cover Texas Guard orders Brownsville border protection, Army deployment to Texas and Galveston readiness, Mexican political shifts, and related domestic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Orlandale
Poreignancisco I. Madero
Mexico
Pino Suarez
Mexico City
National Palace
Colquitt
Texas National Guard
Brownsville
Matamoros
Mex
War Department
E. Z. Stever
Texas Litia
Galveston
Madero
Felix Diaz
British Columbia
Specter
Resignations Appointments and Legal Matters in Texas and Beyond
Art J. McDowell resigns as marshal and returns to Siluria in a customs post. John L. Krell appointed marshal for the stern District of Texas. John Beal Sneed cleared of killing Al yce Jr. A tentative water rate reduction contract with the city and San Antonio Water Company is reviewed by Alexander Potter and Leonard Steefl. California Railroad Commission issues a supplemental finding on Union Pacific and South Pacific separations. Mike Madero is killed near Mexico City. Lt Dennis and Dr Merz die in Antarctica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art J. McDowell
Customs Service
Siluria
Bennett
John L. Krell
Stern
Texas
Ohn Beal Sneed
Alyce Jr
San Antonio Tor Supply Company
Alexander Potter
Belf
Leonard Tealf
Eneer
California
Eral Wickersham
Union Pacific
South Pacific
Mike Madero
Mexico
Vino
B. Ennis
Dr. Merz
Douglas Mawson
Antarctic
San Antonio Health Revisions and City Storm Report
Local health and charter revisions for San An are noted as the city endures a damaging hailstorm that breaks windows. Officials say health conditions do not require adjournment and Taft urges Congress to pass a national fitness budget. Troop mobilization at Galveston is described as testing the army’s new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Anno
San Antonio
Taft
Galveston
Emilio Zapata
Rees
Couny
Morelos
Raoul Madero
Mexi
Torreon
Mexican and U.S. political tensions and fires dominate Friday news
The day features Alfonso and Gabriel Madero in San Antonio planning for their family's future, a protest telegram to President Taft over Huerta recognition, and a Senate debate on the Katy merger bill. A blaze at the Dewey Hotel in Omaha claims many lives while suffragists Ro Rosalie Jones and her marchers head to Washington. The Pujo and Webb committees report on a U S money trust and liquor repeal battles, and Mexican forces pursue Aguascalientes as Huerta opposition intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso and
Gabriel Madero
Mexico
San Antonio
Madero
R. V. Pesquiera
Mexican Congress
Sonora
Taft
Huerta
United States
Francisco I. Madero
Senate
Dewey
Omaha
Neb
Rosalie Jones
Army
Washington
New York
Pujo
House of Representatives
Aguascalientes
Mexican Deputy Prepares Counter Revolution in Mexico
Local report notes R. V. Pesquiera of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies predicts Venustiano Carranza will lead a counter revolution to avenge the killings of Francisco I. Madero and Gustavo Madero as unrest spreads across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pesquiera
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Venustiano Carranza
Coahuila
Mexico
Francisco I. Madero
Gustavo Madero
Jones
San Antonio
Auto Service Between San Marcos and Luling Opens
The initial trip of the San Marcos to Luling automobile service, run by Merritt and Wells, left San Marcos at 8 a.m. today. The line will operate daily to connect with Southern Pacific trains at Luling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Tex
Luling
Merritt and
Wells
Southern Pacific
Texas Legislature Faces Prolonged Session As Bills Pile Up
Austin march 1 the Texas legislature, six weeks in, faces no broad passage of general bills yet. With 1089 introduced (699 house, 390 senate) the end of the 60 day regular session looms march 14, likely extending to early april and possibly an extra session. Katy consolidation bill over veto passes 88 to 38. other final bills include Allison liquor shipment limits, county hospitals bonds, and various reforms. The senate plans further action on irrigation and consolidation measures with a busy week ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
House
Senate
Terrell
Colquitt
Reeves and Webb
Dove and Russell
Agent School Fund
Templeton
Northwestern
Texas
Walker
Byrne
Hornby
State Health Department
Mangum
Hill
Sam Houston
Vickers
Householder
Brazos de Santiago
Laredo
State House
Vaughan
Washington
Santa Fe
Real
Mills
McKamy
Parks and Davis
Antis
Weinert
Burgess
Bust Develops One Ounce a Day Message
An unusual pitch touts a method claiming perpetual daily bust growth and promises photographs proving its claims. The writer urges the reader to consider a portrait of feminine beauty as a lucrative measure and invites correspondence with recent pictures.
Woman’s Form Described as Divine Beauty Guide
A persuasive piece urges women to seek freedom from perceived excessive thinness. It asserts nature desires full, rounded bodies and contrasts the ideal with a gaunt, unattractive figure. The rhetoric appeals to maternal imagery and cultural ideals of feminine beauty.
Discover a New Method for Immediate Beauty
The text promises a guaranteed path to perfect development at one ounce a day without physical culture massages baths plasters or injections. It claims immediate success and permanent beauty through a method never before offered or told about.
Personal letter offer from Toledo address
A plea states Send no money and request a personal letter to be answered by return mail. The writer promises to develop a bust with one ounce and offers happiness in pointing the way. An address is given: Suite 171 506 Madison St Toledo 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison St
Toledo
Bispham to Sing at Grand Opera House March 11
David Bispham American baritone to perform in San Antonio on March 11 at Grand Opera House under the Press Club with Harry M. Gilbert. Program in English includes Poe’s The Raven with Bergh music and Bispham’s best numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bispham
San Antonio
Grand Opera House
Press Club of
Harry M. Gilbert
Bispham
Mme
Lillian Nordica
Edgar Allen Poe
Arthur Bergh
Poe
Mr. Bispham
Press Club
Frances Alda
Andre Benoist
Mme. Alda
Louise
Charpentier
la Scala
Milan
Buenos Aires
Europe
Grand Opera
Paris
Metropolitan
New York
Caruso
Mimi
Rodolfo
A Rare Bird Pop What is a Skeptic
A skeptic is defined as someone who can read a patent medicine ad without feeling that any of the symptoms described apply. The passage uses a humorous tone to question gullibility and self deception in evaluating such ads. It suggests skepticism toward sensational medical claims.
Actress Reveals Home Hair Darkening Secret
Miss Blanche Rose, a well known actress, in a Chicago interview, claims a simple home mix can darken gray hair and leave it glossy. She describes combining water, Bay Rum, Barbo Compound, and glycerine, applied twice weekly to restore a younger look and improve scalp health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Rose
Chicago
Til
Charters Issued for Multiple Texas Firms
Austin reports charter grants for East Side Water Company of Del Rio with 6000 capital, Park Garage of Victoria with 10000, Pitchfork Company of Dallas with 10000, Texas Fireworks Company of Dallas with 20000, Hudson Oil Company of Sour Lake with 4000, Whitsett Town Company of Cuero with 14000, Cotton Hotel Company of Houston with 20000. Articles list incorporators and purposes. Amendments include Easterwood Dry Goods trimming stock to 10000 and J D Burr Lumber expanding to 40000. Economy Grocery of Corpus Christi dissolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
East Side Water Company of
del Rio
Capital Stock
W. H. McKinney
W. E. Weathersbee
L. O. Weathersbee
Park Garage
Victoria
John Fraser
J. T. Linebaugh
W. Crain
The
Pitchfork Company
Dallas
Wilford B. Smith
Harry A. Campbell
George Clifton Edwards
Purpose
Texas Fireworks Company of
J. M. Johnson
William A. Luce
John H
Wankelman
Hudson Oil Company
Sour Lake
S. M. George
Crosbie
K. Stone
M. Finkelstein
Great Iron Ore Discovery Reported Near Wisconsin
Milwaukee learns of a potential world shaking iron ore find as Frank R. Henzel arrives to finalize lease transfers for a massive tract in southwestern Wisconsin. The area spans three counties with an estimated 60 by 40 mile underlay, near surface ore, tests show up to 80 feet deep and a sample area containing about 2,000 tons valued around $3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Frank R. Henzel
Prairie du Chien
United States
Wisconsin
Morales Transfer Co. announces continuation of service
Albert Morales declares that Morales Transfer Co will continue in business with Alamo Transfer as his successors and will serve the public with the same promptness as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Transfer
Albert Morales
Morales Transfer Co
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Alamonette Chocolates
G. A. Duerler Mfg. Co
Unday
Localert J. McDowell
United Tes
Chamber of Commerce
International Fair
FE. Z. Steever
Katy
Sulzer
John W. Russell Scott
Matteawan State Hospital
V. Carranza
Turkey
Bulgaria
Adianople
A. V. Bennett
Motorcycle Police
Texas City
Rusk
Webb
Zee
Nature
Mrs. Louise Ingram
Bopham
East
Houston ST
Padero Valdez
West Commerce St. South Side
Hay Plaza
San Antonio Music Co
N. P. Gwinn
Naylor Ave
City
L. C. Kirkpatrick
Stanton
Nellie Blackburn
Alvin
Jno
F. Fentiman
Max Goodman
J. F. Carter
Houston Street
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