Maverick Nominates for Fire and Police Commissioner
Lewis Maverick, a San Antonio native and veteran, announces his bid for fire and police commissioner. He seeks a disciplined, creditable department and draws broad cross faction support while stressing nonpartisan aims. Maverick’s family has long shaped Southwest Texas history and local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Maverick
Maverick
San Antonio
Sam C. Bell
Texas
Mexico
University of Texas
Houston
Remedy from Fruitola and Traxo Saves Kansan From Surgery
Mrs. Carrie Heflin of Coats Kansas credits Fruitola and Traxo with dissolving gall stones and avoiding an operation. Her brother also reports long time relief from the remedies. The products are made from Edsall formulas at Pinus Laboratories Monticello Illinois and available in drug stores without a prescription. A booklet on stomach trouble is available from Pinus Laboratories.
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Carrie Heflin
Coats, Kans
Edsall
Pinus Laboratories
Monticello
Ill
Ilinois
Mustering of Captain Served in Federal Ranks Through January
A captain who was mustered into federal service continued in duty until January of this year. He held the rank of captain and served in a federal capacity during the period.
Jewelry Stolen by Porch Climber Across Several Homes
A porch climber entered a second floor at 404 West Laurel Street and took jewelry from Mrs. G. P. DeWolf and Mrs. M. Newton. Items included diamond rings, a lavallier, bar pins, a breast pin set, and a bag of personal effects. Other burglaries hit 501 East Dewey Place and 1702 West Houston Street. A white man in a soldier uniform was caught attempting to break into 1702 West Houston Street. Further thefts occurred at 505 Refugio Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Laurel Street
G. P. DeWolf
M. Newton
Obituary: Frank E Edwards Dies at 43 in San Antonio
Frank E Edwards aged about 43 died at 6 o clock yesterday evening at an apartment house on East Commerce street. He appears to have no relatives in San Antonio. Sloan and Hagg hold the body awaiting funeral arrangements likely on Monday. The firm seeks kinfolks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Edwards
East Commerce Street
Edwards
San Antonio
Sloan & Hagg
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Adverts Auto Equipment
An old classified note for Shelley Loring Undertaking Co listing telephone 971 and advertising automobile equipment. The snippet suggests a general business card style notice in a local paper.
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Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Will of Flora Wolff Filed for Probate in New York
The will of Mrs Flora Wolff who died February 22 in New York City was filed for probate in County Clerk Frank R Newton's office. The 1913 document leaves the estate to four children Johannah Annette Wolff Clarence Wolff Edwin D Wolff and Frank Wolff with cash gifts of 15000 for Johannah Annette and Clarence and executor appointments to Johannah Annette and Clarence. The value is not estimated but believed substantial and household items jewelry and apparel go to Johannah Annette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Wolff
New York City
Frank R. Newton
Johannah Annette
Clarence Wolff
Remanded after Mann Act case in Southern District of Texas
A man and a woman charged with violating the Mann act were remanded to Houston for trial after a yesterday hearing before U S Commissioner R L Edwards. They were arrested in Houston by John L Dibrell, chief deputy U S marshal. Also notes on school election in Elmendorf and various local notices and advance ads.
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Houston
R. L. Edwards
United States
District of
Texas
John L. Dibrell
Elmendorf
HA. W. Ball
Struck With Iron Injury Ends Traction Co Worker’s Friday
Bar Jose Cruz an employee of the Traction Company was badly injured Friday afternoon when struck with iron. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment and his condition was listed as serious.
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Jose Cruz
Traction Company
Stuart's Calcium Wafers Promise Clear Complexion
A vintage advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a cure for pimples and skin blemishes by cleansing the blood. It claims even severe eruptions fade in days, urges readers to buy a 50 cent box and mail for a free trial package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Mexican man attacked with iron bar in street assault
An incident in which Cruz was struck on the head with an iron bar by another Mexican assailant occurred in the afternoon. Cruz was taken to a hospital for treatment and later returned home. By Saturday his condition was reported improved.
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Ernoon
Cruz
Tally-Ho Float Line Rates and Services
Tour boat services advertised for South Loop and North Loop with different fare levels including Scenic at 16.00 and special rates for other trips. Contact Travis 3908 for bookings. Also advertised are trees and roses trimmed and general yard work via Tr 3945.
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Tally-Ho
South Loop
North Loop
Travis
Stolen Car Found and Fire Reports in City Weekend
A Chalmers car owned by Major 8 P Adams stolen on East Houston street was recovered in northern city area Friday night. casing and tube missing. Two chimney fires Saturday afternoon caused no damage, at J Grewe 621 Leal St and 1309 Virginia Blvd. Police arrested a 35 year old Mexican for two brass knuckles offenses and aggravated assault after a hotel dispute. later charged again. Thieves stole thirteen chickens from Mrs. W T Ingle 302 Pierce Ave.
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J. Grewe
Leal Street
Virginia Boulevard
Chalmers
8. P. Adams
East Houston Street
Major Adams
Friday Night Theft and Fire Reported in Local Area
A Friday night theft was reported Saturday morning along with a small fire caused by a kerosene stove at 5:30 PM. The fire damaged a home owned by Ed Steves & Sons at 212 Uvalde Street. A separate burglary at 614 Roper Street led to loss of provisions, a post office money order, clothing, a wedding ring, and a blue-stone ring set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Grubbs
Uvalde Street
Ed Steves & Sons
H. A. Wood
Roper Street
Bicycle Thieves Caught After City Chase
A 21 year old white man was arrested by Patrolmen Bradshaw and Workman after a lively chase through the city shortly after 7 pm Saturday during which pistol shots were fired. Minutes later Detectives White and Bradley arrested an 18 year old black suspect with a stolen bicycle and an army overcoat.
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Bradshaw
Workman
White
Bradley
Senate Votes Paris Postoffice
The House unanimously passed the Sheppard bill after Senate approval funding a $17,000 Paris post office to replace the one destroyed by fire. Congressmen Garner and Black led the push for the special bill after the omnibus measure failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Paris
Congressma
Garner
Black
Chair Upset Breaks Man's Neck in Valdosta Hotel
B W Carson of Tampa Florida toppled from a rocking chair that turned backward at a Valdosta Georgia hotel breaking his neck. He was seated when the chair failed and pitched him to the floor. Doctors were called to treat injuries.
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Valdosta
B. W. Carson
Tampa
Fla
Fall From Horse Kills Major Heiberg in Italy Front
Major Elvin R. Heiberg military attache at the American embassy in Rome died after a horse fall on the Italian front. A Chicago cablegram to his brother Arthur Heiberg confirms the death. Heiberg, a West Point graduate of 1896, served in the Spanish American War, the Ute uprising, the Boxer Rebellion, and the Philippines, and earlier governed Cotabato Province in Mindanao.
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Chicago
Elvin R. Heiberg
Rome
Arthur Heiberg
Thomas Nelson Page
Italy
Heiberg
West Point
LaCrosse
Wis
Ambassador Page
China
Philippines
Cotabato
Mindanao
Paper Becomes Fire as Office Boy Notes It
An excited elderly onlooker watches as a piece of paper in a waste basket catches fire after the office boy nonchalantly discards a cigarette butt. The boy acknowledges the burn, explaining the paper would ignite.
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Main Avenue
Soledad Street
San Antonio Hotel Company
Gunter Hotel
Spain
Belknap Rifles
Rough Riders
Funston
Vera Cruz
John J. Pershing
Citizens
Louis Maverick
Didate
Leon Harrison
St. Louis
Temple Beth-El
Uatreer
Wolff
Dan Lewis
Kampmann
Turner Hat
Willett
Dr. Foster
Gibbs Bldg
Vineta
Herman Sons Hall
Cappayns Orchestra
Jeffery
Witmer- Crane Millinery Co
Ave. C. Hick’s
Riebe's Jewelry Store
Main Ave
Adv
Noa Spears Company
McDermott Company
New Orleans
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
MacDona Shooting Club Hall
Homen Bros. Orchestra
Ady
Alamo Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
J. F. Carl
Bedell Building
Phone Crockett
Barton W. Perry
F. A
Robert R. Fleming
19Th Infantry
Fleming
C. O. Purdy
Thirty Sixth Infantry
Nineteenth Infantry
Purdy
Wolff & Marx
Georgette Crepe
Copenhagen
Wolff & Marx Company
THE
Wolff & Marx CO
O'Connell Loan Co
Houston Street
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
Hertzberg & Kercheville
Attorneys At Law
Brady
Neetrie
Neydlie
Crocketta
Mrs. Gallasher
Drescher
Crockett
Otto Zoller
C. W. Davis
Credit Jeweler
St. Mary's St
Corinne Blais
East
Major Heiberg
Wolfson’s
UL Wolfson
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