Red Tie Brigade Boosts San Antonio Chamber in Fund Drive
One hundred five men of the Red Tie brigade in San Antonio rallied at the Menger hotel to push the Chamber of Commerce drive toward $75,000. The campaign has raised $56,510 so far with 724 subscribers, including 506 renewals and 201 new members, signaling revived civic energy and support for streets, roads, and growth. Leaders named include H. L. Miller, George C. Saur, and Charles Graebner. Attendees list many prominent local figures and several from outside, highlighting broad community backing.
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Red Tie Brigade
Menger Hotel Rday
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas L. Conroy
San Antonio
Mander Conroy
Chamber of Commerce Fund
H. L. Miller
George C. Saur
Charles Graebner
T. N. Smith
T. H. Flannery
W.S. Conness
New Building Rising Up On Avenue C For Barr Firm
Demolition of an old structure at 215 Avenue C has begun for a two story semi fire proof building for G B Barr. Project cost near 15000 dollars, lot valued over 40000, 56 by 60 foot footprint. Lower floor to house three stores and a family garage. second floor will hold photog studio living quarters with brick general construction and reinforced concrete upstairs. Archite ct Leo M J Dielmann. contractor Charles M Schoenfeld. six months to completion.
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Avenue C
G. B. Barr
Barr
Leo M. J. Dielmann
Charles M. Schoenfeld
Corpus Christi plans four day lower Rio Grande trade excursion
Corpus Christi Commercial club has organized a four day May 2 trip for over 100 leading businessmen. A special train will tour the lower Rio Grande valley visiting towns and cities, highlighting the valley as a regional commercial center. The 26 member Woodmen brass band will accompany the excursion.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus Christi Commercial Club
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Vally
Texas
Woodmen
Pastor W B Lansing Undergoes Houston Operation
Rev W B Lansing pastor of the First Baptist church of Yoakum underwent an operation in Houston for internal injuries. The operation was successful and the minister is expected home in a few days.
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Yoakum
Tex
W. B. Lansing
First Baptist Church
Houston
Congress Debates Excise Tax Bill Amid Constitutionality Fight
In Washington on March 16 democrats defend the constitutionality of an excise tax bill to offset sugar revenue losses, while Republicans condemn it as an implied income tax. The measure faces passage by Tuesday with general debate today and Monday under the five minute rule.
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Washington, D.C
House
Hull
Garrett
Tennessee
Longworth
Prouty
Supreme Court
Astors
John D. Rockefeller
Falls 18 Stories Man Dies in Elevator Shaft
W Tracy Clow cousin of James P Clow head of James P Clow and Co plow makers was killed in Chicago at the Masonic Temple when the elevator to the eighteenth floor gave way after he appeared to be ill following a dentist visit. The conductor tried to stop the fall but could not prevent the plunge.
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W. Tracy Clow
Chicago
Masonic Temple
Ill
James P. Clow
Stuart's Calcium Wafers Promise Clear Skin
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a blood cleanser to cure pimples boils and skin eruptions. It claims quick results within days and offers a trial package by mail from F. Stuart Co. with regular 50 cent sizes in drugstores.
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Stuart
F. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marhall, Mich
Corpus Christi Sees Flood of New Buildings Under Way
Corpus Christi reports a building boom with total operations near 800000 dollars. Projects include the 100000 dollar Corpus Beach hotel, a 500000 dollar Nueces hotel, a 25000 dollar Chaparral street brick building, 35000 dollar Jordt Allen Furniture house, and a 55000 dollar city hall and fire station, all aiming for occupancy or completion by September 1 or April 1.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus Beach
San Antonio
Nueces
Chaparral and
Lawrence Streets
Corpus Christi Hardware Company
Jordt-Allen Furniture Company
Chaparral Street
Mesquite
Supreme Court to Rule on Foreign Railroad Permit Question
Man damus proceedings will be brought in the Texas Supreme Court to test whether foreign construction firms can obtain permits to build railroads in Texas. Dr J Woodward Jr of Austin represents Morey Saulhaber Construction Co of Missouri. The issue follows a dispute over permits for foreign entities to construct but not operate railways.
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Austin
Tex
Supreme Court
McDonald
Texas
J. Woodward Jr
Morey Saulhaber Construction Company
Missouri
State Department
Walthall
The
Railroad Commission
Cure Rheumatism With Toris Compound And Sarsaparilla
An advertised remedy claims to cure chronic and acute rheumatism and backache. It prescribes Toris compound and syrup of sarsaparilla mixed with whiskey, taken as a tablespoonful before meals and at night. Claims include quick results and availability through druggists.
Liquor License Forfeited Over Minor Sales
Austin authorities revoke the malt liquor dealer license of W. L. Neal in Bexar county near Corpus Christi road Precinct 6 after testimony showing sale to minors and Sunday sales. Ora Baird initiated charges, leading to the state action following county attempts.
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Austin
Tex
W. L. Neal
Bexar County
Corpus Christi Road
Neal
Ora Baird
Baird
Phil Shook
Lane
A. and M. College to Exhibit at Fort Worth Show
Perseee College Station Tex March 16. The National Feeders and Breeders show at Fort Worth March 18 23 will feature the animal husbandry department of A and M College with one of its best exhibits. John C Burns professor of animal husbandry will judge sheep. Students and professors will attend and learn from the exhibits.
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Perseee College Station
Tex
Fort Worth
A. and
M. College
John C. Burns
Texas
Lyon Buys Residence in San Antonio for 35000
Colonel Cecil A. Lyon, chairman of the Republican state committee, has purchased a $35,000 residence at Woodlawn and San Pedro avenues in San Antonio. The two story brick home was bought from Woodward and Altgelt, and the buyer praises the city’s merit and investment value.
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Woodlawn
Fea Ek
Cecil A. Lyon
Republican State Committee
San Antonio
San Pedro Avenues
Choice
Colonel Lyon
Woodward & Altgelt
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Central Trust Company
W. Commerce ST
San Antonio, Texas
J. W. Warren
Bexar County Highway League
John L. Strohm
G. W. Barnes
J. M. Watson
Thomas E. Lyons
Edward Gillen
Racine
Wis
A. N. Moursand
George W. Dietz
E. A. West
Aransas Pass
Harry L. Miller
A. C. Dauch
H. N. Jones
A. B. Weakley
J. W. Rowe
Ford Schaezler
Ed F. Melcher
E. W. Kirkland
H. R. Geyer
Allen Merriam
D. E. Colp
John W. Warren
A. B. Stephens
Theodore Plummer
Dept. Rma
Ave. C
Mouse
Panama Canal
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Lee
Pennsylvania
Kern
Senate
Lea
Department of Justice
Bureau of Corporations
Harvester Trust
FALLS
Stetson, Knox, Chamois and
Beacon New Spring
New
Manhattan
Gotham
Frank Bros
Stein-Bloch
Alamo Plaza
P. Balde-Sareili
Gibbs Bldg
A. Collman
Malin Ave
W. D. Neal
Lyon
Dr. Elder
BE. Addington
Bethel
O&kla
Evans
Meridian
Miss
Briges
Po Nm Falls
Elder's Sanitarium
Dept
St Jacopd
Louis Hirschfeld
Gibbs
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