Robber Steals Cash Drawer From Grand Central Hotel Office
A thief entered the Grand Central Hotel office at 1410 West Commerce Street between 3 and 4 am Tuesday and took the cash drawer containing about three dollars and minor articles. No arrests reported. A. Varga’s harness store at 127 South Flores Street was burglarized Monday night. six bridles and two harness sets stolen. The burglary was found Tuesday morning. James E. Harper reported his five passenger car, No 2174, missing from near the Bedell Building Monday night. police have a description of the vehicle.
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Grand Central Hotel
West Commerce Street
A. Varga
South Flores Street
James E. Harper
Bedell Building
Train to Houston and back for Cattlemen's Convention
Special train leaves 11:00 p m March 20 by Southern Pacific for Houston round trip. Advertisement notes Cupid in Fairyland with 500 voices at the Grand Opera House tonight.
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Houston
Southern Pacific
Cupid
Grand Opera House
Verdun Gunner Valor Report From French Artillery
An artillery officer recalls Feb 21 to 24 at Verdun, describing allied batteries south of Haumont wood and Samogneux, their curtain fire, heroic crews led by Pierrard, and brutal German assaults. He notes heavy losses, daring retirements, and maintaining fire despite shortages and bombardment.
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Paris
Verdun
Haumont Wood
Samogneux
Caures
Haumont
Pierrard
Piertard
Marmont
Vacherauville
Lamogneaux
Cote du Poivre
Annual Silk Sale Promises Major Savings on Dress Silks
Thousands of yards of fashionable black dress silks on sale with one third to half off. Items include Chiffon Taffeta, Crepe de Chine, Peau de Soi, Latin Messaline, Satin Duchess, Satin Charmeuse, Silk Brocaded Crepe and more with widths from 36 to 40 inches and prices ranging from 79 cents to $1.29 per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchess de Lyon
Easy Way to End Catarrh Forever with Hyomei
An ad-like piece promotes Hyomei as a cure for catarrh stressing germs in air and the inhaler method. It claims inhaling medicated air destroys catarrh germs, with quick relief in minutes and complete banishment with daily use. Sold by Wagner's Drug Store and other druggists in San Antonio area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner's Drug Store
San Antonio
Avery
Teylog
France Presses On As Decision Hour Nears
The report notes renewed French offensive momentum as decisive moments approach, suggesting the action will define the outcome at a critical hour. The tone emphasizes urgency and the strategic posture of French forces amid mounting pressure.
Vermont School Sees What Texas Produces
Fannin school in Vermont shipped a geography study box to Waterbury students filled with Texas products. Sixth graders sent cotton bolls, rice, corn, sorghum, wheat, petroleum, feterita, pecans and Mexican items. Ellis Albaugh explained Texas stock and crafts, prompting praise in the Waterbury Record.
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Fannin School
No. 12
Waterbury
Vermont
San Antonio
Texas
Kenneth Somerville
Ellis Albaugh
Kenneth
United States
Davy Crockett
Bowie
Ellis
Waterbury Record
Readings on Texas Specimens Featured in School Exhibit
An article by Ellis Albargh discusses Texas specimens shown throughout the school building, including the high school, in a feature about the exhibit.
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Texas
Ellis Albargh
Consul General Beltran Marries Miss Carlota Saldana
Consul General Teodulo R. Beltran of San Antonio, Mexico, weds Miss Carlota Saldana, daughter of a Zacatecas university professor, at a civil ceremony by Justice of the Peace Neil Campbell. A church ceremony will follow. The couple plan a later trip to Mexico.
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Teodulo R. Beltran
San Antonio
Mexico
Carlota Saldana
Zacatecas
Justice of the
Neil Campbell
Saldana
Main Avenue
Ata
Mr. Beltran
Cut Out Ad Offers Money Back Trial Pack
A promotional slip urges readers to mail for Foley samples including Honey and Tar Compound and Foley Kidney Pills. The offer promises remedies for influenza coughs colds rheumatism and constipation with a mailed return package from A. M. Fischer, Druggist in Gibbs Building Chicago Illinois.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
A. M. Fischer
Gibbs Building
Personal mentions list from San Antonio hotels and guests
Dallas resident Harrison stops at the St Anthony while Laredo’s M. S. Ryan registers at the Gunter. Rosee Texas guest W E Munroe stays at the Menger along with several other travelers from Dallas and Beeville. A Treasury probe arrives in Laredo to inspect customs records with a plan to visit other border points. A special train departs March 20 for Cupid in Fairyland at the Grand Opera House.
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F Harrison
Dallas
St. Anthony
M. S. Ryan
Laredo
Gunter
W. E. Munroe
Rosee
Tex
Menger
Whatfield
W. 3. McMurray
Three Rivers
I. O. Donald
J. F. Grimes
Benton Harbor
Mich
Brownaville
W. B. Fraser
L. C. Donington
Greenville
J. J. Morgan
Treasury Department
Paul Cook
Washington
John Elliott
Los Angeles
Henry Blackwood
Seattle
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Henry W. Savage
D. W. Griffith
Battle of Petersburg
Lee
Grant
Appomattox
Lincoln
Ku Klux
Symphony Orchestra
Queen Theater
Crane Wilbur
Mary Fuller
Cubist
Ethel Clayton
Deville
Central Exchange
Lovely Reine Davies
Joe Whitehead
Joske
Jay
Soliel
Poplin
Soliel and Poplin
Crystal Faille
Faille
New England
T. R. Beltran
KEENE
Military Plaza
Geq
Southwestern Engineering Co
W. B. Tuttle
F. G. Chamberlain
Sunset Wood CO
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