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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1915
Page
8
County Commissioner Tacol Klaus and Representative James J. Slay den met with post officials on Tuesday to discuss entry through the Army Post grounds for a new road project. The Austin road enters the post grounds at the northeast corner and proposals aim to allow freight traffic through the grounds.
Commissioner Kyus urges a southern extension of the Austin road along the eastern post side to join with Wilson Street. The proposal, backed by local post officials, would be submitted to Washington for approval by the government department. Kyus works with engineers to aid the project in Bexar county.
Building permits listed for renm hawet and Givens P and Grace. A white man named Hogsto Tex, alias Saumaer, is arrested for swindling four San Antonio banks via check deposit schemes. He was captured in Bayoury and will be brought here for trial.
An advertisement touts Darduree as a remedy for falling hair and itchy scalp. It promises quick, dramatic improvements in hair growth and texture, claiming strength and fullness after regular use and placement at retail counters.
Fire gutted the two story DalKowitz department store at Military Plaza with an inferred loss near 1900000, stock valued around 100000, building about 65000, and insurance totaling 4000. The blaze started in the rear basement and spread rapidly, prompting multiple alarms and a halted streetcar line. Witnesses and the watchman reported the fire began near the elevator shaft with no injuries reported. Solomon DalKowitz, a firm member, is seriously ill at his home.
A Detroit figure, John fa Galloway of 86 Twelfth Street, promotes Mant Jules tonic. He testifies after fifteen years of stomach trouble, noting relief and urging others to try the product. Fischer's Drug Store sells the tonic.
A silent guild detective investigates the quay accident while railroad tensions rise over a new rule Prohibit liquor for workers spurring illegal bars Spike pushes to subvert the ban As Myra Weston faces pressure Douglas supports the rule and romantic entanglements unfold amid theatre and vaudeville buzz
Spike Lacey and Ned Houghs feature in a themed concert with the St Antonio Sythe phony rehestra conducted by Arthur Chiasson on Beethoven hill Thursday evening. The program includes Die Walküre selections and Ride of the Valkyries with Brünnhilden's Call heard among brass. a dramatic stage setting described as grand and inspiring for listeners. Phillip Oppemhe mentions a detective story in The Sunday Light, and The Blacks Hox and Tow Many Bachelors are listed for weekly theater showings with Rex production. Martins Farry, a local figure, is noted as deceased with survivors including a widow and step-children.
Harris, 41, re-arrested on murder charges following the death of Charles M. Phelps, president of Phelps Auto Livery. Funeral held at 2 o clock Friday from 401 Place. interment in Noe cemetery. Survived by widow Kate Phelps Burnley and a daughter.
A man died after coming into contact with live electrical wires while handling equipment. Investigators say the accident occurred during normal scene work and the casualty was found by coworkers, with responders rushing to the scene but unable to revive him.
A fragmentary notice lists a funeral arranger handling the service for a brother and sisters, with limited readable details and no specific names or dates available.
Mrs Anita L Taliaferro of 141 W Dittmar Ave San Antonio reports severe backaches and kidney trouble. She says after using Deans Kidney Pills from Fischers Drug Store her health improved quickly and she was able to straighten up. Price and dealer distribution noted.
Unclear report indicates a body sent to Florida by Hobe is being held by the Sloan Hagy Undertaking Company for reasons not disclosed. Local details and exact names or dates are not specified in the readable text.
Don’t wash your hair with soap. Soaps contain algal and dry the scalp, making hair brittle. Use plain refined coconut oil from the drugstore. moisten hair with water, rub in a tea spoonful, creates rich lather, cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, bright, and easy to manage.
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