Traction Co raises wages to attract experienced workers
San Antonio Traction Company motormen and conductors were surprised as Superintendent Brown announced a two cent an hour wage increase and a new hiring rule crediting prior service. Experienced workers from other cities receive time credited, with scale applying from 20 through 24 years of service.
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San Antonio Teaction Company
San Pedro
Grown
Winses
Texas
San Antonio Traction
Brown
San Antonio
Dallas
PLAN OVATION FOR GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH
New York reports arrival of General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, with expected public meetings and a formal state welcome. Governor Hughes and officials from across New York will participate in ceremonies planned at the New Amsterdam Theater and Care asxle Ww. Monday’s welcome will be presided over by Governor Hughes.
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New York
Salvation Army
Willam Booth
Dlughes
Ufe
General Taath
New Amsterdam
Guy
Care
Hughes
Births Reported Amid City Addresses and Names
Birth notices list several newborns with parental names and street addresses including M Warren and wife at 117 West Houston Street for a girl, M J Kane and wife at 170 West Commerce Street for a boy, Almanal and wife at 407 San Saba Street for a boy, with FP Myers and wife noted at Dallas Street for a child.
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Min Warren
Houston Street
M. J. Kane
Dalla Streel
Prt
Myers
West Commerce Sect
Tuan Almanal
San Saba Street
Bor
Miran tablets touted for stomach health and vigor
An advertisement extols Miran tablets as a remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims to strengthen stomach walls, aid digestion, regulate juices, and restore bowel contraction, promising relief from headaches and irritability. Sold by Bexar Drag Co for 50 cents per box, with a money back guarantee.
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Mbona
UM. Ty
Bexar Drag Co
Rain Enhances Scent for Bird Dog Hunters
In Utica a heavy rain affects opening day of hunting season. Veteran trainer Robert Schuetze notes dogs cannot work well dry, moisture aids scent and game. He expects a strong season with abundant quail and doves once rain ends, though many hunters left for open country only to return unable to work today.
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Wile
Eluckioen
Robert Scheme
Daz
Utica
Soss Hiekers
Smoker Man Stages Vesuvius Smoke Spectacle in Texas
A San Antonio report profiles a performer known as the smoker man from Smolaville who creates a dramatic Vesuvius eruption on stage. His act uses controlled smoke, explosive effects, and pantomime to cue a rising crowd of spectators. He travels to major cities, delivering a perilous, crowd-pleasing demonstration during holiday festivities.
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Texas
San Antonio
Smolaville
Merlitlude
Vesuvius
Tle Vetan
Dolan
Murry
Terri Firma
Pastors Wage War on Sunday Saloons
An appeal to anti saloon sentiment was mailed to about 100 pastors in Chicago urging unity to close Sunday saloons. The effort, led by a pastor whose plea focused on enforcing Sunday closing laws, was noted among officials and the Chicago Law and Order League, with Arthur J. Farwell present.
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Chicage
Chinago
Chem Ty Jon Ih
United Wifars
Tle
Chicago Law and Order League
Arthair J. Farwell
Washington Heirs Claim Part of City From Washington
Heirs of George Washington seek recovery of land in Ohio including Cincinnati areas and lands at Point Pleasant and Kanawha mouth, arguing grants by Britain and the United States. They aim to win passage of compensation from Congress if court verdict fails, foreseeing hundreds of millions in value tied to the grants.
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Washington
George Washington
Pairfax
Virginia
Washinston
Lawrence Washington
S. W. Washington
Robert H Lee
Fairfax County
Robert E. Lee
Light Horse
Harry Lee
Ohio
Cincinnati
Boint Pleasant
Gaheral
Kanawha Tiver
United States Inter
Congress
Light plan proposed for cancer treatment tests
New York reports experiments using intense light from electric arc sources to treat cancer pain. Physicians cautious on efficacy but note satisfactory progress and continued trials. Some dentists report encouraging results with the treatment.
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New York
Strom
Mai Sone
Constipation Symptom Tied to Indiscreet Diet
An inclination to be constipated is described as a common symptom among Americans. The text explains indigestion stems from indiscretion of diet and urges reconsideration of daily food choices.
San Antonio touted as best city in the West by real estate man
Real estate figure Charles B Mullaly returns from a western tour and urges San Antonio to match western city efforts in improvements. He praises business energy here but calls for sidewalks and street work funded via building permits, arguing it would start enforcing better urban standards without contravening homestead laws.
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Charles B.mullaly
San Antonio
Southwest
Piacer
Nnyone
Eliie
America
Texas
Grand Jury Indicts Five. Harris Charged with Drapery
A late report shows five indictments by the grand jury today. Robert Harris faces a charge of drapery theft. four other indicted individuals remain at large. Attempts to secure custody of Harris and further trials are noted, with forthcoming sessions and corpus proceedings listed. The page also advertises “Bromo Quinine” and local events at Carter's venue.
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Grantly
Jude Dwray
Ind
Grand Jiry
Robert Harris
Fomarson
Thirkysovinth
College head bars free for all fights on campus
President Winston of the A and M college withdraws permission for scrimmages between sophomores and freshmen after student protests. Officials say the clashes have gone beyond limits and are not beneficial.
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Raleigh, N
Winston
A. & M. College
Clagsey Ro
May revolutionize mining machines at Mexican works
Danem Ne Hood, an American and West Point and Columbia Mines graduate, invented two machines to install at the Mexican ore works in Mexico City. The devices promise to revolutionize crushing and chemical processes long used at the mines.
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City of Mexico
Danem
Hood
EE Ora
West Point
Columbia School At Mines
Yerra
Crowds Visit Shrine on All Saints Day in Mexico City
Large crowds flock to Guadalupe shrines in Mexico City for All Saints Day. Officials prepared extra patrols and provisions to manage the influx of worshippers from the United States and other regions.
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Larne
City of Mexico
Tange
Teravon Dipital
Repubile Ag
Hold Garman as Woman's Slayer
A damaged report notes a man named Garman being held as a suspect in the murder of a woman, with other figures like Milburn Pedis and Elvel Bolin mentioned amid an investigation. It also mentions a separate hotel strangling of Ralay Shidh and police inquiries continuing.
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Hultalon
Thomas Mi.burn
Liberty change spurs T F Smith case recall
Special to The Left Waco Nov 1 The reversal of the case of T F Smith charged with the murder of Deputy Sherry Grubbs at Hellentyny revives the matter Smith and his wife Addi so were indicted Mrs Smith acquitted months ago Smith who received a life sentence will be tried again The case came on change of venue Widely advertised for curing qualities Mollister’s Mocky Mountain Tea promoted for indigestion constipation rheumatism and blood purification by Mollister Drug Company in 36 cent tea or tablets
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Waco
T. F. Smith
Smith
Ant
Rs. Smith
TK. Smith
Bailey Investigation Report Fever Spreads In Waco
Copies of the Bailey Investigation report have been eagerly snapped up in Waco on November 1 as interest grows. A representative is understood to receive 25 copies though demand will outpace supply. Preparations note a forthcoming Cocke book will also generate widespread interest.
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Waco
Thix
Capies
Representative Cocke
Northern Pacific halts lumber shipments coast to coast
Belllaghian Wasa reports the Northern Pacific Railway has ordered agents to stop lumber shipments in the northwest pending a federal injunction. Railroads fear a chain reaction and warn that the new 40 day publication rule may force price changes unless rates are posted 40 days before effect.
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Belllaghian
Wasa
Northern Pacify Railway
Northwest Imi
Northern Pacine
Gaurt Af
Pacific
Centennal Rubber Plant Shuts Night Shift
Word from Torreon reports Centennial Rubber company suspends its entire night force reducing output by half. Officials have not stated reasons, but workers expect a return to duty within weeks. Also recruiting for the U S Army seeks unmarried men aged 18 to 28 in San Antonio Texas.
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City of Mexico
Centennial Rubber Company
Torreon
Mme
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