Black Youth Arrested for Piano Burglary in San Antonio
An 18 year old Black suspect was arrested in the act of burgling an electric piano at 226 North Walnut Street at 12 10 Thursday morning. Detectives Ivey James and Patrolman Ross stopped him as he attempted to leave. A white man, 23, is held for investigation after being caught by Patrolman Morin trying to force open a store door on the West Side. Also reported: Robert F Sosa of Commerce Street identified in a Wednesday night burglary. Other thefts include canned tomatoes and tomato pulp from Smith Avery Store, chicken coop raids at F Extence residence with ten hens taken, and six hens on a prior raid. Fifty feet of garden hose stolen from Artesian Ice factory.
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North Walnuteet
Burgy
Ivey
James
Patrolmar
Ross
San Anio
Morin
Robert F. Sosa
Commerce Street
Smith Avery
South Alamo
Thelves
F. Extence
Waverly Avenue
Artesian
Fifty years for C W Dickens in Hot Wells killing
C W Dickens was sentenced to fifty years in the state penitentiary for the killing of John Dubeck near Hot Wells. A soldier leaning against a fence near a saloon was stabbed to death. Dickens fled, was arrested in San Antonio, and appealed the verdict after a three-hour jury deliberation.
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C. W. Dickens
John Dubeck
Hot Wells
Thirty-seventh
Dickens
Dubeck
San Antonio
Robbins Meets Hiring Plan With Two Cooks
Mr. Robbins returns from the employment agency proud of securing two cooks. His wife questions the need for two, and he explains one begins tomorrow and the other starts in a week. Chicago Herald reports the exchange.
Detectives hold burglary suspect in custody in San Antonio
City detectives say they have a burglar in custody after arresting a man Friday night. They aim to identify the owner of a gold watch monogrammed J H C and a black leather case with initials C d 8 found in the suspect's home. The watch, No 16 hunting case, and the case were recovered by Detectives Green and Bradford early Thursday.
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Green
Bradford
San Antonio
San Antonio Golf Invitations Draw Kansas City Interest
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce notes Brackenridge course invitations sent to hotels with color photos. W T Grant, civic improvement chair, asked mayor about the campaign after Mackey, the city purchasing agent, provided the material.
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San Antonio
Brackenridge
Kansas City
Committees to Boost Examinations for Reserve Corps Officers
War Department modifies examination procedures for reserve corps officers in the Southern Department. Local recruiting offices open in Austin Dallas San Antonio Shreveport El Paso Tucson and more to recruit civilians for five training camps. Special boards will judge candidates in San Antonio Houston and El Paso with early operations at Fort Sam Houston.
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Southern Department
Texas
Howard L. Laubach
Austin
San Antonio
Dallas
Texarkana
Shreveport
Corpus Christi
Houston
New Orleans
Little Rock
Oklahoma City
Albuquerque
el Paso
Tucson
T. J. Nye
Corpus Station
R. EF. Bibb
J. K. Thweatt
Rev. H. H. Fay
Oklahoma Field
George H. Cameron
War Department
Cameron
Fort Sam Houston
Notable Guests Gather at San Antonio Hotels
Personal station lists guests and visitors staying at the Gunter St. Anthony and Menger in San Antonio. Names include Weatherbee from Del Rio, Miller couple from New York, Billett of Philadelphia, Kenny of Chicago, Sims of Eckton, Hoey of Denison, Althany of St. Louis, Stevens of St. Louis, Dowdle of Morriston, Mugge of Cuero, Potter couple from New York, Meeker of New York, McKinney of Laredo, and Ferris of Paris Texas.
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R. A Weatherbee
del Rio
Gunter
Frank W. Miller
New York
St. Anthony
A. F. Billett
Philadelphia
Menger
W. H. Kenny
Chicago
B. M. Sims
Eckton, Ky
George S. Hoey
Denison
C. S. McKinney
Laredo
F. M. Ferris
Paris
Tex
Cold Hearts and Mercenary Minds in High Society
E Berry Wall cites a tale where Young Lord Uffington elopes with a town clerk’s daughter as he laments women’s mercenary hearts. He contrasts dukes’ sons and daughters, then recalls an octogenarian banker ruined by war stock losses and Nathalie the ex movie queen who notes she married for levee.
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Uffington
Bradley- Martin
E. Berry Wall
New York
Nathalie
Levee
Washington
Plans for Flower Parade Progressing in San Antonio
The Battle of Flowers Association reports progress on preparations for the Fiesta parade at the Menger Hotel. King Antonio III may ride after the queen’s court. floats are under way. treasury stands at 443 with a 1500 expected from Fiesta. Red Cross invited to have a vehicle in the parade.
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Battle of Flowers
Battle of Flowers Association
Menger
Antonio III
F. L. Hillyer
Atlee B. Ayres
Fiesta Association
A. B. Weakley
San Antonio
American Red Cross Society
Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order in Battery Dispute
District Judge J T Sluder issued a temporary restraining order stopping Captain Claude V Birkhead and Battery B Texas National Guard from enforcing drill presence for Frederick Julius Tips and Charles Herman Tips. The Tips brothers claim they signed application blanks only to recruit, not to take exams or enroll. The order lasts until the case is heard on its merits and may be appealed.
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J. T. Sluder
Seventy-third District Court
Claude V. Birkhead
Battery B
First Field Artillery
Texas National Guard
Frederick Julius Tips
Charles Herman Tips
Arrangements Set for Trade Excursion to Brownsville District
The general excursion committee named chairmen for all features of the Brownsville district trip. Roles cover music D J Straus transportation H W Weber program H A Hirshberg publicity John B Carrington costume T W Friedrich refreshments H G Schumacher and speakers C Schoff and H D Elliott. About 100 excursionists can ride the special train leaving San Antonio April 3 and returning April 6.
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Brownsville
General Excursion Committee
D. J. Straus
H. W. Weber
H. A. Hirshberg
John B. Carrington
T. W. Friedrich
H. G. Schumacher
C. &. Schoff
H. D. Elliott
Traps to Net $500 Says Hood River Youth
Civil War veteran D. E. Stanton of Hood River Ore reports by letter that his son George W. Stanton will make over 500 this winter from trapping in Lake County. He notes coyotes as his main revenue with 85 coyotes already trapped and six bobcats killed this season.
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Hood River
Ore
D. E. Stanton
George W. Stanton
Lake County
Mr. Stanton
Sloan's E Z Ointment Ad Claims Fast Pain Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Ointment for stiff muscles and aches. It promises quick penetration and soothing relief from rheumatism gout lumbago neuraglia sprains and bruises, claiming it outperforms mossy plasters and won’t stain skin. Sold at druggists for 25 50 and 1.
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Sloan
Burleson Seeks Abolition of Pneumatic Tube Service
Postmaster General Burleson defends plans to curtail pneumatic tubes in major cities including New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis and Chicago. He argues the tubes are costly impractical and do not speed mail delivery while condemning promotional campaigns by tube supporters.
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Washington, D. C
Burleson
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Chicago
Otto Praeger
Rotarians to Be Guests at Hot Wells Supper Dance
Rotarians and their ladies will attend a Friday night supper and dance at Hot Wells, hosted by Arthur G. Jury and Col Ike T. Pryor. President G C Holmgreen cancels the regular Friday lunch, urging all members to gather at 8 p.m. for dancing until 9 30, followed by supper and more dancing.
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Rotarians
Hot Wells
Arthur G. Jury
Ike T. Pryor
G. Cc. Holmgreen
The
Rotarias
Holmgreen
Rotary
Longevity in High Places Honors Retired VP Morton
Former Vice President Levi P. Morton celebrated his ninety first birthday, noted by the Indianapolis News, marking the greatest age attained by a vice president. The piece recalls John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as early officeholders with long lifespans.
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Levi P. Morton
Indianapolis News
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Life spans of U S vice presidents and presidents
The article notes Hannibal Hamlin died at 81 and Aaron Burr had passed the four score milepost when he died. It compares lifespans of 24 deceased presidents and 24 deceased vice presidents, totals of years lived, and averages around 69 years six months for VPs and similar for presidents, with overlap for men who held both offices.
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Hannibal Hamlin
Aaron Burr
Allen's Foot-Ease Relief for Tired Feet
Antiseptic foot powder promises instant relief for tired aching feet and sore bunions. It claims over 160000 packages used by German and Allied troops at the front and is sold everywhere for 25 cents. Do not accept substitutes.
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Allen
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