Final Tributes Laid To San Antonio Fire Victims
Thousands of mourners joined funeral processions for six victims of the San Antonio Country Club fire as memorial services were held. Lawyers J E Webb J D Walthall and Homer Jones were honored with tributes and court adjournments in their memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Country Club
San Antonians
J. E. Webb
J. D. Walthall
Homer Jones
Travis Park Methodist Church
Walter P. Napier
Methodist Pastors’ Association
James E. Webb
J. M. Kincaid
Grayson Street
C. Wesley Weddell
Alamo Masonic Cemetery
Eight Children use Foley's Honey and Tar for Croup
Mrs. P Rehkamp of Covington Kentucky writes that Foley's Honey and Tar has served her eight children for nearly two years, preventing croup since infancy. The ad claims the cough syrup is safe for men women and children and urges avoiding lingering grippe aftereffects. A M Pggineish Drugist Gibbs Building endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Pggineish
Gibbs Bldg
Inside bathing with hot water and limestone phosphate
A 1910s style health notice urges drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to flush toxins from stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels. It claims this cleanses and purifies the alimentary tract and improves energy, calling readers to start the routine immediately.
Multiple funerals and pallbearers reported in city obituaries
The article lists numerous funeral services and pallbearers for James D. Walthall, Mrs. Walthall, Homer Jones, and Mrs. Mace Stewart, with details on churches, burial sites, escorts by Rotary, and associations including the Masons Elks Knights of Pythias and Daughters of the Republic. It notes private services for Mrs. Stewart and a burial near Sulphur Springs for Ellen Cockrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Masons
the Elks
Knights of Pythias
the Daughters of the Republic
Webb
James D. Walthall
Dwyer Avenue
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Phillip Cook
Mission Burial Park
Walthall
Ike Kampmann
Frost Woodhull
Homer T. Wilson
John Bennett
Franz Groos
John Turner
Mr. Walthall
Dick Terrell
Semp Russ
Walter Napier
Charles Cresson
Marshall Terrell
Henry Burney
J. O. Terrell
L. G. Denman
T. H. Franklin
John Boyle
Fly
Floyd McGown
J. Brooks
Howard Templeton
Homer Jones
Jacksonville
Tex
J. C. Jones
P. E. Jones
J. P. Jones
Ira Ogden
J. F. Stauffer
James K. Stuart
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
J. Porter
First Baptist Church
Rotary Club
J. & G. N. Depot
L. A. Casey
Raymond Edwards
James Ek
Stuart
Herbert J. Hayes
W. W. McAllister
Albert Steves Jr
Robert Moss
F. E. Scobey
BE. Co. Tarrant
John T. Wilson
Ellis Albaugh
Clarence Jones
W. C
Jesse Wisdom
Inspector Miller Sends Fire Report to Commission
An official report on the San Antonio Country Club fire is forwarded by city fire marshal W. P. McNeel and FE. R. Miller special inspector to the state fire insurance commission. Miller attributes the blaze to spontaneous combustion starting on a stairway to the basement where paints and oils were stored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Country Club
State Fire Insurance Commission
W. P. MecNeel
FE. R. Miller
Miller
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for foot comfort and fitting shoes
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for foot care. It promises relief from tired swollen feet and corns, prevents blisters, and aids in breaking in new shoes. The ad notes dancing parties and patent leather shoes as ideal uses and offers a free trial package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S
Olmsted
le Y N
San Antonio Clubhouse Fire Inquest Delayed Verdict
Shal McNeel valued the clubhouse at 45000 with contents 12500 and insured for 29500 and 5000 respectively. Painter Louis Tolle said the fire did not originate from paints on the job and rags were removed. Judge Campbell postponed verdict to review testimony needed by the insurance company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shal McNeel
Louis Tolle
San Antonio
R. Neill Campbell
Chamber Draws Up Resolutions for Fire Victims
The Chamber of Commerce will draft resolutions expressing sympathy for the families of James D. Walthall Judge James F E Webb and Homer Jones who died in the Country Club fire early Sunday. The committee appointed by President A B Weakley includes J W Hucker chairman Herbert J Hayes Robert J Harding Thomas L Conroy P P Hoefgen and Fred Reutzel and will meet Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
James D. Walthall
James FE. Webb
Homer Jones
Country Club
A. B. Weakley
J. W. Hucker
Herbert J. Hayes
Robert J. Harding
Thomas Ll. Conroy
P. P. Hoefgen
Fred Reutzel
City Council Adjourns in Respect for Deceased Fire Victims
The city council adjourned Monday afternoon to honor Judge J E Webb and others who died in Sunday's Country Club fire. The flag at city hall was lowered to half mast. Only business was approving the weekly payroll of 1895.95, moved by Commissioner Garland and seconded by Commissioner Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Webb
Country Club
Judge Webb
Garland
Lambert
Undertaker Seeks Villa Body for Embalming Sale
A Dyersburg undertaking firm asks General Pershing if Villa can be acquired and embalmed. The letter, received in Colonia Dublan, offers a high price for the body and notes the firm handles furniture and textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Expeditionary Forces
Colonia Dublan
Chihuahua
Mex
Columbus
N. M
Villa
J. J. Pershing
Dyersburg, Tenn
Williams cites Senate amendment to ICC bill on state rate powers
Railroad Commissioner W D Williams reports that Senator Morris Sheppard has introduced in the Senate an amendment to the Interstate Commerce Commission bill. The amendment replicates Williams two year old resolution from Washington and seeks a complete separation of rate making between state and interstate bodies, aiming to preserve state rights and restrict federal encroachment while keeping jurisdiction within states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
W. D. Williams
United States
Morris Sheppard
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Williams
Washington
Dreusedow Trial Nears End in Texas
The Texas trial of Harris county tax collector Karl L. Dreusedow on charges of misapplying public funds moves toward completion. The defense presents character witnesses, while most testimony is expected to be brief. The case may go to the jury by Thursday after closing arguments over the next day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Karl L. Dreusedow
Harris County
Charters Issued Across Texas for Various Firms and Groups
March 28 report in Austin lists charters granted to McCall Production Company of Beaumont with 12500 capital, incorporators Charles W Abbott Newton Brown and John D McCall. Also chartered Committee of One Hundred of San Antonio with no capital stock and incorporators Walter Walthall H S Affleck and Lewis K Beck. Joiners include Colored Teachers Pension Association of San Antonio and Austrian Slovanian Benevolent Association Auxiliary Club of Galveston with no capital stock. Richardson Taylor Drug Company of Wichita Falls chartered with 7000 capital. incorporators James I Richardson Burke Taylor and H Brower. Dissolution certificate filed by B Douglas & Co Inc of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
McCall Production Company of
Beaumont
Capital
Charles W. Abbott
Newton Brown
John D. McCall
San Antonio
Walter Walthall
H. S. Affleck
Lewis K. Beck
Colored Teachers Pension Association of
J. E. Morris
H. Gates
J. D. Lowery
Austrian-Slavonian Benevolent Association Auxiliary Club of
Galveston
Thomas Perich
John Lozica
John Krall
Richardson & Taylor Drug Company
Wichita Falls
James I. Richardson
Burke Taylor
H. Brower
Home Dry Cleaning Made Easy for Women
An ad touts a simple two ounce Solvite mixed with two gallons of gasoline to dry clean fabrics at home. It claims ribbons, silks, laces, furs, dresses and more can look bright and new with no shrinking or pressing, and warns to operate outdoors away from fire.
Unusual Drugstore Guarantee Sells Mi-o-na for Dyspepsia
Wagner drug store promotes Mi-o-na with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. Claims many customers improved rapidly with better digestion, weight gain, and restored health. Notes headache relief, indigestion, visions issues, sleep problems, and liver trouble addressed by the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner Drug Store
Miona
Baraca Convention Proposed in Corpus Christi Plan
Corpus Christi Baraca Class of the First Baptist Church organizes a two day Young Men convention to promote religious aims and social reform in the region. A campaign for better social conditions is planned with talks and activities across two days in Corpus Christi Texas. The notice mentions travel details for trips and a shooting practice at Camp Mabry with Captain W H Overstreet leading Company H Second Infantry Tay or.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus Christi Baraca
First Baptist Church
Austin
W. H. Overstreet
Taylor
Camp Mabry
Gentle Liver Cleanse Candy Cascarets Ad
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser that clears headaches biliousness and bad moods by morning. It claims quick relief without griping or sickness like salts or calomel and recommends giving Cascarets to children for feverish illness.
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Coca-Cola Bottling Co
San Antonio, Texas
Rome
Richter’s Steam Bakery
SAN Antonio Loan & Trust
West Commerce Street
Vapor Plug
Saturday Evening Post
Sunter Cafe
Bud Ito
Underwood
Losoya
W. S Fly
Anton WN. Morulund
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
R. L. Ball
Joseph Ryan
A. B. Storey
J. D. Crenshaw
S. G. Tayloe
E. D. Henry
Leroy G. Denman
Thomas H. Franklin
P. H. Swearingen
Frank G. Huntress Jr
John H. Clark
James A. Gallagher
George C. Altgelt
R. H. Ward
Carlos Bee
T. T. VanderHoeven
W. F. Ezell
R. B. Minor
J. N. Brown
George R. Gillette
Duval West
C. Guessar
H. C. Carter
W. S. Anderson
John H. Cunningham
Nat M. Washer
Inspector Miller
Fire Insurance Commission
Undertaker
General Pershing
Senator Sheppard
Bill
Dreusedow
Dave
Baraca
Lim
Southern Pacific
Smith Motor Wheel
Portage Tire Co
S. Alamo
Kohler & Campbell
SAN Antonio Music CO
West Commerce St
Commerce Street
Maull Bros
St. Louis, U. S. A
FAUST
Ffauty. Bros. Srr
Louis
M. Castanola & Sons
Merchants Transfer Company
Trewen
Dolorosa St
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