Reforming San Antonio charity work under chamber oversight
Dr. Bowen and Rev. Cross report that current charity solicitation is often dishonest and urge the Greater Chamber of Commerce to take charge. They recommend establishing rules for all charity groups and individual solicitors, enforced by a committee of business men to run the program.
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San Antonio
Frederick J. Bowe
C. B. Cross
Pastors Association
J. F.orter
Chamber of Comerce
Greater Chamer of Commerce
Greater Chamber of Commerce
Bowen
Cross
False fire alarm at East Cypress and Ogden Streets
A false alarm rang from box 612 at 10 55 this morning as several fire companies responded. The burglar who broke the glass case containing the key could not be found. A chimney soot fire at Ursuline academy 110 Augusta Street caused a later call with no damage.
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East Cypress and
Ogden Streets
Ollock
Ursuline Academy
Augusta Street
Twenty four arrested vagrants to be tried in justice court
Twenty four negroes including six women were arrested by city detectives in raids on East Commerce street and Austin street at 10 last night. They will be tried on vagrancy charges in Justice Um scheid's court with hearings set for 2 this afternoon. It marks the first transfer of vagrancy cases from police to the justice court in years and notes that justice court fines carry costs while police court fines do not.
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East Commerce Street
Austin Street
Justice Umscheid
Justice Court
Justice Courts
Roast goose at White Horse Tavern draws crowds
A San-A-Lac inspired scene centers on a Roast goose served at the White Horse Tavern with patrons eager to sample the festive dish and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
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White Horse Tavern
Plans for Light endurance run to Port O Connor
The San Antonio Automobile Club outlines a multi ferry coastal run from Corpus Christi to Port O'Connor for April seven. Contestants will depart Corpus Christi, ferry to St Joseph island, race along Matagorda island beaches, then ferries to Pass Cavalle before reaching Port O Connor with Port O Connor Chamber of Commerce coordinating festivities.
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Ivolve
Opus Christi
Port O’connor
W. A. Hering
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Aransas Pass
St. Joseph Island
Mustang Island
Ed Cline
Cedar Bayou
Vernor
Matagorda
Ie Port O'Connor Commercial Club
Matagorda Island
Cavalle
Port O'Conor
Jackson 8 Ambitious
Joe Jackson aims to become the second big league player to bat .400 in two consecutive 100 game seasons. Jesse Burkett hit .428 and .410 in 1895 and 1896, and Cobb has steadily improved his batting, with Jackson challenging him to new heights this year.
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Mobile
Ala
Joe Jackson
Jesse Burkett
Cleveland
Cobb
Giants Favor Lefty George Pierce After Promising Start
New York March 29. Manager John McGraw expresses confidence in George Pierce a left handed pitcher once with Providence. An overhand delivery rare for leftys and a fast accurate arm draw McGraw compares him to Nap Rucker and says with proper handling Pierce could become a winner in fast company.
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New York
John McGraw
Giants
George Pierce
Providence
Pierce
McGraw
New York Club
Nap Rucker
George
J W Shropshire Dead
J W Shropshire, longtime prominent business man in the Lockhart area, died last night according to Associated Press reports from Lockhart Texas dated March 29 year.
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J. W. Shropshire
THE
Associated Press
Lockhart
Tex
More Cotton Planted in Southwest Texas Breaks Records
Government irrigation chief William L. Rockwell reports record cotton acreage in South West Texas for the year. Farmers are discovering the region’s suitability for crops beyond truck farming. Onion prices may rise as late onions reach high quality after cold weather delays and good soil conditions.
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Texas
William L. Rockwell
Mr. Rockwell
Kennedy Edges Moran In Ten Round Heavyweight Bout
Tom Kennedy of New York defeated Frank Moran of Pittsburg on points after ten rounds at the National Sporting Club. Kennedy showed flashes of cleverness but was unusually slow in motion.
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Kennedy
Associated Press
New York
Tom Kennedy
Frank Moran
Pittsburg
National Sporting Club
German Dutch pair win six day bicycle race in Berlin
Walter Rutt and Johann Stol led the six day race to finish first in Berlin. They covered 2653 miles. The German team Lorenx and Saldow placed second and the American team Root and Moran finished third.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Walter Rutt
Johann Stol
Lorenx and Saldow
Root and
Moran
Blues Leave for Home from Waco Texas Trip
Kansas City Blues depart Waco Texas at 7 o clock in a special Sleeper on the Santa Fe for home after nearly three weeks of training. Manager Co. Carr is pleased with Texas trip despite bad weather.
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Blues
Associated Press
Waco
Tex
Kansas City Blues
Santa L’e
Co. Co. Carr
Texas
Life Insurance or Death Insurance Which
Public notice-like ad comparing life and death insurance, touting Eckman’s Alterative as a cure for consumption and lung diseases. Includes anecdotal testimonial from Arthur Webb and requests readers to contact Eckman Laboratory for further evidence and a drugstore purchase.
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Eckman
Webb
Texas
Colorado
Eckmanh
Arthur Webb
Vischer’s Drug
Eckman Laboratory
Phil A
Illinois club divers switch to 100 meter back stroke
Chicago swim fans expect the Illinois Athletic Club to upset Princeton in a meet as the plunge event is replaced by the 100 meter back stroke. Hebner, holder of the world record in the National AAU, will compete as the contender.
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Chicago
Princeton University
Associated Press
Illinois Athletic Club
Prince
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