San Antonio Adopts New Street Transport Ordinance
The city commissioners pass a March 10 1817 ordinance redefining the business district for street transport. It bans new jitney licenses inside the district and alters routes for motor buses while allowing limited operations to Camp Wilson and the post office area.
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Cit of
San Antonio
City OF
San AN
Py Mvcor Ouser
South Alamo
Nueva Street
South Laredo
Nueva Streets
West Travis Street
Travis Street
Fourth Street
Bowie Street
Commerce Street
Camp Wilson
Avenue D
Avenue E
Houston Street
Gaid
Cumton * Brown
Fred Fries
Falls From Viaduct In Texarkana
J T Fox, 65, prominent resident, was found dying under the College Hill viaduct after a 25 foot fall or jump. His skull was fractured and three letters were found, one to his pastor, one to his son in law Dr J C Hutchinson, and one to the coroner explaining his act stemmed from poor health and despair.
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Texarkana
Ark
J. T. Fox
College Hill
J. C. Hutchinson
Odell Nominated for U S Attorney in Northern Texas
Washington March 14 The President nominated Wilmot Odell of Cleburne to succeed Congressman Wilson as United States attorney for the northern district of Texas. Odell was recommended by Wilson with Culberson and Sheppard submitting other names. the senators are deadlocked and the congressman is not yet replaced. No action has been taken on adding judges for the western district of Texas by Attorney General Gregory.
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Washington, D. C
Wilmot Odell
Cleburne
Wilson
United States
Northern District of
Texas
Odell
Culberson and
Sheppard
Gregory
Schools Begin Military Training in St Louis
St Louis public high schools will start military training Friday or Monday. So far 552 boys of 3786 enrolled have signed up for the program.
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ST. Louis
Sam Kirkland Hero of Columbia Brown Wrestling Match
San Antonio youth Sam Kirkland starred in a wrestling meet between Columbia University and Brown University in New York City. Though Brown won the heavyweight bout, Kirkland as a welterweight prevented a fall, earning praise in the New York Tribune report. He later sent a clipping to Dr. Paul M. Peck of San Antonio. Kirkland attended San Antonio High School.
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Sam Kirkland
San Antonio
Columbia University
Brown University
New York City
Brown
Columbia
Young Mirkland
San Antonian
New York Tribune
Kirkland
Giant
Paul M. Peck
Beethoven Hall
Young Kirkland
Improved Conditions in San Antonio Trade Territory
At the annual meeting of the Jobbers and Manufacturers League and Credit Men's Association in San Antonio, business conditions in the trade territory showed improvement over the past year. Failures declined and confidence rose among local concerns. Officers and directors praised manager Henry A. Hirshberg for handling affairs efficiently and noted about $100,000 in settlements were agreed out of court through the Credit Men's Association. Jake Wolff was absent due to illness in New York. a telegram acknowledged his record and indicated his return planned soon. Officers re-elected: George T. Allensworth president, H. P. Goodman VP, Arthur Storms secretary, J. D. Oppenheimer treasurer, Hirshberg manager. Directors elected: A. J. Castanola, H. D. Elliott, Nat Goldsmith, M. A. Kreuger, Morris Stern, A. F. Richter, J. E. Proper, D. J. Straus, Jake Wolff, S. B. Weller, A. H. Halff, T. W. Friedrich.
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Jobbers and Manufacturers’ League and Credit Men's Association
San Antonio
Henry A. Hirshberg
Credit Men's Association
Jake Wolff
New York
Wolff
George T. Allensworth
H. P. Goodman
Arthur Storms
J. D. Oppenheimer
A. J. Castanola
H. D. Elliott
Nat Goldsmith
M. A. Kreuger
Morris
Stern
Obituary for G. E. Biggio
G. E. Biggio, 33, died at a local sanitarium Tuesday afternoon. His body was sent to Laredo, Texas, for burial by the Shelley Loring Undertaking Company. A Texas native, he came to San Antonio ten days ago for his health and is survived by his widow.
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G. E. Biggio
Laredo
Tex
Shelley- Loring Undertaking Company
Death of Mrs Mary A Sheehan at 73 on South Flores Street
Mrs Mary A Sheehan aged 73 died Wednesday afternoon at her South Flores Street apartments. She is survived by son John W Sheehan and granddaughter Mrs Joe Sweeney. Funeral at 3 PM Wednesday from Ludwig Undertaking Company chapel with Rev Father Milmo of St Francis Home. interment in San Fernando Cemetery.
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Mary A. Sheehan
South Flores Street
John W. Sheehan
Joe Sweeney
Ludwig Undertaking Company
Father Milmo
St. Francis Home
San Fernando Cemetery
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Auto Equipment
Shelley's undertaking and auto equipment firm lists two phone lines 971 and an advance ad. Local readers learn about funeral services and related automotive gear offered by the Shelley Loring establishment.
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Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
St Louis Man Holds Lead in Tourist Golf Qualifier
George P. McLoughlin of St. Louis led the Tourist Golf Tournament qualifiers at Brackenridge Park with an 86 as Gaines Gwathmey of New York posted 87. Mrs. T. K. Mann of Buffalo led the women’s nine hole score with 52. Heavy wind delayed many players and the first round of match play starts Thursday morning. All non resident entrants are eligible with no entry fee.
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St. Louis
George P. McLoughlin
Brackenridge Park
Gaines Gwathmey
New York
T. K. Mann
Buffalo
San Antonio
Examinations Announced by Civil Service Commission
The United States Civil Service Commission lists exams for April including positions such as assistant pharmacognosist on April 3, mineral examiner, electrician’s helper, junior petroleum engineer, nautical expert, statistical scientist on April 4, structural engineer and draftsman on April 4 5, pathologist in charge of forage crop disease investigations, mechanical draftsman, technical assistant in pharmacology, laboratory assistant on April 11 12, and assistant chemist in forest products on April 18 19. Information available from local civil service secretary F V Huffmeyer.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
F. V. Huffmeyer
Black-Draught urged by minister for stomach health
Rev Benton Phil lips of Algood Tennessee promotes Thedford's Black-Draught for indigestion liver and stomach troubles. He claims it cured his constipation bad breath weakness and heart palpitations and urges regular use as a safe vegetable remedy costing only one cent per dose.
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Algood
Tenn
Benton Phillips
Thedford
House Moves Toward Sine Die Adjournment Date
In Austin on March 14 the House debated a sine die adjournment targeted for around March 21. An amendment set March 24, but the resolution was tabled subject to call. The House also engrossed the mothers' pension bill.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Guardsmen to be welcomed on return from duty
San Antonio leaders plan two receptions for Texas National Guard units returning from Federal service. Troop C will arrive with the Texas Cavalry squadron from Marfa and be mustered out at Camp Wilson, while infantry Companies A C and D originate in Corpus Christi. exact arrival times pending. Mayors and Chamber leaders, with women volunteers, will greet troops at Market Hall with refreshments and welcomes.
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J. W. Hucker
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Texas National Guard
Board of Directors
Market Hall
Clinton G. Brown
James R. Davis
Franz C. Groos
Committee of
Big Bend
Corpus Christi
Texas Cavalry
Marfa
Camp Wilson
Second Squadron Returns to Fort Sam Houston
The second squadron of the Third Cavalry completed its march from Brownsville to San Antonio on Wednesday morning. It was the last of three squadrons to reach Fort Sam Houston from the Brownsville district, with the third arriving last week and the first squadron with regimental HQ arriving soon. This marks the first time in years that all Third Cavalry troops are together at their home station after years of border duty.
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Third Cavalry
Brownsville
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Louis Heuermann Announces Candidacy for Commissioner
The Light declares Louis Heuermann as a candidate for Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements in the upcoming election. This political advertisement confirms his bid and platform details.
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Louis Heuermann
President Wilson Resumes Work After Illness
Washington March 14 President Wilson returns to duties after a period near collapse due to illness. Official statements say he is advancing in strength and will resume official functions in the near future.
Public Business Today In His Study At White House
He remains in the White House focusing on public business and is not expected to depart for several days. The situation suggests ongoing administrative activities and possible scheduling tightness during this period.
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White House
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