Endurance Run Attracts Ten Cars In Southwest Rally
The Light reports more than ten cars entered the three day San Antonio Automobiles club endurance run to the coast starting April 6 with plans for many more. Prizes include Fisk Tire trophies for first, a diamond studded gold medal for the touring car with the fewest points, and a Port O Connor trophy for best score. Businessmen plan to turn the trip into a picnic boosting good roads with family participation and ladies comfort arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Automobiles Club
Wayne Murray
Fisk Tire Company
Fisk
United Tire Company
R. A. Peavy
B. P. Marshall
Commercial Club of
Port O'Connor
Automobile Club
Rockport Reap Subscriptions Sought for Rail Project
The Rockport stock drive aims to fund San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad terminals and rights of way. Chamber committee expects to begin by April 1 with members Hildebrand Terrell Washer Hillyer Ball. San Antonio must subscribe 200000 first preference shares and provide depot sites and rights of way. The committee estimates total costs near 160000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railroad
H. B. Hildebrand
Frederick Terrell
Nat M. Washer
F. L. Hillyer
R. L. Ball
the Road
San Antonio
Popular After Theatre Spot The Gunter
After theater meals draw patrons to the Gunter as a favored supper option. The venue remains a popular late night dining choice for local theatergoers seeking a reliable meal after performances.
Medical Practitioners and Services Directory Note
Listing mentions Dr. Littrell and Dr. Stone in KIRO-PRACTIC and OSTEOPATHY on the Third floor of the Conroy Building. Also cites Riebe Undertaking Co auto ambulance service at 221 E Com with phone 341 and Dr. P. Balde-Sarelli in Gibbs Building along with Thee Artzt's Orchestra and two phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littrell
Stone
Kiro-Practic & Osteopathy
Conroy
Riebe Undertaking Co
Relief Efforts Grow After City Boiler Explosion
The city ramps up aid for families of the dead and injured after a boiler explosion. Plaza theater owner Lloyd Spencer plans a benefit matinee to fund relief, with the Chamber of Commerce relief committee coordinating aid alongside the Associated Charities. Families of victims, including the Miller widow, lack income and housing as donations flow through The Light and the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Spencer
The
Plaza Theater
San Antonio
National Association of Stationary Engineers
A. W. Houston
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Paschal
Sadie Haley
Associated Charities
J. H. Savage
W. S. Conness
Fred Reutzel
R. T. Pruitt
Six Funerals Held After San Antonio Disaster
Six funeral processions moved through San Antonio today for victims of Monday disaster at the Southern Pacific yards. Clergy and relatives accompanied the deceased to cemeteries in and near the city, with additional services planned for tomorrow and further arrangements pending for unidentified remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Luling
H. C. Mansker
Jones Avenue
St. Mary’s
Mansker
East Commercetreet
William ©. Hebbdler
Wells-Fargo Express
Southern Pacific
Newark
N. J
Jose E. Fuentes
San Fernando
San Fernando Cathedral
Walter Jordan
Southern Pacific Company
Austin Street
Order of Odd Fellows and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Dignowity
Robert Kidd May
Waters Undertaking Company
Alexandria
Potters’ Field
J. Brandy
Pittsburg
St. Mary’s Church
Riebe Company
St. Mary's Cemeer
William C. Borosch
Denver Boulevard
James Valentine
James J. Leddy
Jacob Weber
Engine explosion linked to earlier wreck in Seguin
A Seguin report states the engine that exploded in San Antonio is the same locomotive that powered the westbound passenger train wrecked here on December 18, badly damaging the engine. The blast occurred on the same date this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seguin
Tex
San Antonio
Spring items and roasts at the White Horse Tavern menu
The White Horse Tavern offers a varied menu with a roast duck and roast turkey among spring specials. CoeLeSAN-A-LAC for babies appears in the listing alongside other dishes at the Gunter location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Horse Tavern
Swamp Root touted for kidney relief in old letter
A 1909 testimonial from W C Blackmon of Phenix City Alabama credits Swamp Root with curing kidney weakness after a severe illness. The document notes the signer before Justice W J Birs and invites readers to request a sample bottle plus a booklet from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix City
Ala
W. J. Birs
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio
Injured Engine Explosion Victims Sent to Houston Hospital
Several workers hurt in the Southern Pacific round house blast were transported to the Southern Pacific General Hospital in Houston. One burns and scalp wound case, J W Groundtree, remains critical. Others include James Ott with a broken ankle, Charles Horsch head injuries, R E Stafford scalp wound, and H E Hawkins. Most patients reported to be improving. a few remain serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Round House
Southern Pacific
General Hospital
Houston
J. W. Groundtree
James Ott
Charles Horsch
R. E. Stafford
H. E. Hawkins
Jackson
Orozco Loyal to Plan, Camacho Says Soldiers Marching
Sr. Camacho asserts General Orozco remains loyal to the Plan of San Luis and Emilio Vasquez Gomez. He says Orozco has 14,000 armed men and will move on Torreon. Rifles and cartridges were moved to the border to arm volunteers joining Orozco at Chihuahua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orozco
San Luis
Federals Advance Toward Clash With Orozco Forces
The federal army advance guard under General Tellez moved north to Bermejillo carrying large freight of provisions and ammunition. Three corps under Generals Salas Aubert and Blanquet are deployed with Aubert at Mapimi, Blanquet returning to Torreon, and Salas joining the movement. Rebel forces have reached Escalon after taking Jiminez, with a predicted clash midway between Bermejillo and Jimenez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Torreon
Mex
Orozco
Bermejillo
Tellez
Gonzalez Salas
Tracy Aubert
Mapimi
Blanquet
Salas
Jiminez
Escalon
Jimenez
Germany will not intervene over Mexican killings
Berlin reports the German foreign office sees no ground for intervention after a New York cable claimed Zapata followers killed a German woman. Authorities investigated and found the report was false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Foreign Office
Mexico
New York
Emiliano Zapata
Arms Embargo Enforced Under President Proclamation
Laredo Tex March 20 United States enforces neutrality laws confirming the presidents embargo on arms and ammunition exports with no exception. Customs officials in Washington clarified that shipments remain blocked except for those sent by the Mexican government, with recent rifle consignments to General Trevino halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
United States
Washington
Obituaries note several local deaths and funeral plans
Caroline Dorothea Schoch 36 wife of Rev C Schoch died at home 2201 Durango Street. Services 4 pm tomorrow at Lutheran cemetery with Rev O Hartmann. Josephine Meyer Niggli 60 died at 501 Aberdeen Place wife of late Ferdinand Niggli. Survived by three sons, three daughters, four sisters. Mary E Eisner 2 died at 506 Lovers Lane with funeral planned this afternoon. R E Ferris 33 died at a local hospital. Buried in Luling after removal by Riebe. Orving Roberts 47 died at East Commerce and South Hackberry streets. buried in cemetery No. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Orving Roberts
Commerce
Hackberry Streets
Illinois
Mrs Fanny C Patrick Dies at 68 in San Antonio
Mrs Fanny C Patrick aged 68 wife of 3 H Patrick died at her home 318 South Presa Street at 2 15 this morning. A native of Kana WA county Virginia she moved to San Antonio in 1888 and taught at the old German English school before running a private home school. Survived by husband three sons and a daughter. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Fanny C. Patrick
H. Patrick
South Presa Street
Kanawha County
San Antonio
San A Lac Antiseptic Featured at The Gunter
An advertisement highlights SAN-A-LAC antiseptic and promotes a turkey hash with sweet peppers available at The Gunter. The note emphasizes the antiseptic product alongside a food offering in a single page blurb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunter
Artesian Belt Sale to Hildebrand Pending Judge’s Approval
County Judge Phil Shook will approve if no higher bid arrives today and tomorrow. A $200,000 bid from H. E. Hildebrand stands as the leading offer, with rumors of a $225,000 bid circulating but not confirmed by Leon Walther, president of the road. SAN-A-LAC rooms advertised at Gunter for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesian Belt Railroad
Phil Shook
H. E. Hildebrand
Leon T. Walthall
Widow of Capt Creighton Receives Pension From Mexico
Mrs Creighton widow of Captain Creighton who aided Maderos forces and led the dynamiting corps passed through Laredo from Mexico City where President Madero granted her 6000 dollars and a pension. Captain Creighton aided in burning Diaz era railroad bridges and was killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Creighton
Madero
Diaz
Mexico
Doctor Luter Relocates Office to Gibbs Building
Dr. Luter moves office to Gibbs Building with new phone number 160 and old line 5757. Residence line remains 5269. Geier SAN A LAC touts delicious status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San-A-Lac
Cook Believes Balloon Set World Distance Record
Thomas Cook, returning to San Antonio, asserts Buckeye I likely broke the world's long distance balloon record after leaving March 13. He estimates 12 000 to 15 000 miles traveled with a 17 000 foot peak altitude and a descent rate over 700 feet per minute, believing a Colorado landing would have occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cook
San Antonio
J. H. Wade
Colorado
Mr. Cook
Cook
Hotel Arrivals Across Cities Listed in Notice
A long list details hotel arrivals from St Anthony to Santa Rosa, naming guests like E A Peden Houston A E Munkel W E Lamreck Columbus OH G L Zivick St Joseph MO and many others including J J Dobbs Kyle Sam Gerber and James in New York Mexico City Torreon and Galveston. The notice catalogs visitors by city and state with numerous names and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
E. A. Peden
Houston
A. E. Munkel
W. E. Lamreck
Columbus
Ohio
G. L. Zivick
St. Joseph
W. L. Nason
Dallas
C. H. Beck
St. Louis
H. E. Wells
J. C. Harvey
John W. Kauffman
K. Kauffman
L. H. Thompson
H. L. O'Neill
New York
W. M. Rice
Galveston
F. B. Houston
Sample
A. A. Crocker
Boston
Allison Moffin
Austin
James M. Boyd
Cincinnati
T. M. Ellis
Bessie Ellis
Howard Ellis
Rockford
Bexar
L. R. Cockham
Luling
Unclear Names List From California to New York
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple individuals and locations including B Snodgrass Sonoma California Mrs R Wells Waco P D Burdette Mineral Wells Risinger Bandera C A Ashwor Jr Seattle Dr J M Raybold Badera A J Epple J P Harley F Cater Crockett Frank Lampas J G Gordon Dallas W Napier Houston Mr and Mrs F Showstt Houston W R Greenwood Houston and others in assorted cities including Luling New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Snodgrass
Sonoma
Cal
R. Wells
Waco
P. D. Burdette
Risinger
Bandera
C. A. Ashwor Jr
Seattle
Wash
J. M. Raybold
Badera
A. J. Epple
J. P. Harley
F. Cater
St. Louis
Crockett
Frank
Lampas
J. G
Licenses to Wed Pairings Listed in Notices
Marriage notices reveal four couples: William Martin Mitchell with Ed Mae Allen, Ferdinand Albert Monier with EH Helen Boubel, Edward McCloskey with Mati Wood. The brief item records license issuances and participant names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin Mitchell
Ed Mae Allen
Ferdinand Albert Monier
EH Helen Boubel
Edward McCloskey
Mati Wood
The Gunter Hotel and the Traveling Men Me Ca Texas
Details about the Gunter Hotel in Texas and a traveling men’s event or meeting noted in Me Ca Texas region. References to accommodations and gathering place for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunter Hotel
Texas
Hyomei Promises Quick Catarrh Relief by Inhalation
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a simple inhaled remedy for catarrh and nasal throat irritation. It claims direct contact with inflamed parts calms discharge, relieves soreness, and promotes healing without stomach dosing, with many reported cures and endorsements.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manhattan
Ransom & Silsbee
Men's ‘Outfitters
Light
Fountains & Elsewhere
Horlick’s
Rockport
P. Balde-Sarelli
Gibbs Bldg
A. Collman
Thee
Bob
Fudme
East Houston St
John Ensicn
CoeLe
San-A
W. C. Blackmon
Houston Hospital
Germany
Zapatistas
Will
Ald
Madera
Hildebrand
AN Fernando
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Con
Navarro Street
Collins
Wade
Himself
Belmont
Catarrh
Ender
Simy
New Orleans
Guaranty
Homer Jones
Commerce Street
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