Mayor Goes Hunting on Opening Day of Season
Mayor Brown leads a hunting party to a ranch near Encinal for a two day deer hunt. City officials including Alder man Steves and City Clerk Fred Fries plan similar trips, with several slated to depart for ranches at Comfort and nearby preserves. An accompanying medical ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Nimrods
Encinal
Steves
Comfort
Fred Fries
J. F. Garland
Uhr
Panama Canal and Harbor City Stock Offer
A. D. Powers argues the Panama Canal will boost Harbor City by expanding shipping and necessitating a main channel to land vessels. He invites readers to invest one share of stock and two lots for $100, citing local harbor needs and future traffic through Aransas and related wharves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paama Canal
Harbor City
Panama Canal
Texas
United States
Canal
Erie Canal
Mexico
Gulf
Arangas
Aransas
Harbor and Dock Company
A. D. Powers
Alamo Plaza
Fire destroys Beethoven Hall in San Antonio
Beeth ov en Hall on South Alamo street suffered extensive rear section damage in a blaze that started around 10 45 last night. Insurance covers the loss with front sections saved. Directors meet tonight to decide rebuilding actions as the building's historic role in the city is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Street
San Antonio
Beethoven Maennerchor
Wright
August Schmidt
Beethoven Hall
Schmidt
Alamo Heights
Association
Hermann Sons’ Hall
Garden Street
Coal miners and bridge players face gambling rulings in Colo
In Trinidad, Colo a judge ruled that saloon poker for drinks and bridge for prizes are not more illegal than similar games in metropolitan clubs. Five miners arrested for gambling were fined fifty dollars each with fines suspended if they refrain from gambling. Also noted is a plan by English capitalists to grow silk worms on a large scale in Long Island, with USDA support to aid the venture after earlier failed attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Colo
A. W. McHendrie
Long Island
United States Department of Agriculture
River Avenue paving delayed amid city county dispute
River Avenue from Josephine Street to beyond the Academy of the Incarnate Word remains unimproved as city and county officials clash over control. A private fund raised $1300 for resurfacing but with higher costs the effort stalled. The county offered $1300 if the city matched, yet aldermen questioned the value of expenditure. The county seeks a durable surface for the next two to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Avenue
Josephine Street
Academy of the Incarnate Word
Finance and Streets Committee
River channel clearances eyed for city flood control
City Engineer Helland led a council committee to enforce a 70 foot river channel through the center city. Surveys from 1891 fix width, and notices will require property owners to move buildings encroaching the channel or face legal action. The danger of flood damage is tied to encroachments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helland
Lambert
Engineering Department
Olomos
San Antonio
Foley Kidney Piles Succeed Ad for Medicine
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney pills provide prompt relief for weak kidneys and painful bladder. It asserts the medicine supports nature by rebuilding tissue and restoring normal excretion and bladder comfort, urging readers to try them at Fischer's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FOLEY
Fischer's Drug Store
Hotels Quiet With Notable Tourists From Across Texas
A string of guests and registrants include F D Wood of Sabinal at the Savoy J H Hodges of Laredo at the Gunter George Richardson of Tlahushila Mex at the St Anthony M A Garcia of San Benito at the Bexar Mrs and Mrs Philip Brigandi of New York City at the Bowie A M Pride of Waco at the Menger Mrs Mark E Smith of San Francisco at the Crockett J H Lewis of San Marcos at the Savoy E B Flowers of Uvalde at the Gunter and many more Texans and visitors check into the Savoy Gunter St Anthony Bexar Menger Crockett Bowie and other hotels in city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Wood
Sabinal
Savoy Hotel
J. H. Hodges
Laredo
Gunter
George Richardson
Tlahushila
Mex
St. Anthony
M. A. Garcia
San Benito
Bexar
Philip Brigandi
New York City
Bowie
A. M. Pride
Waco
Menger
Mark E. Smith
San Francisco
Crockett
J. H. Lewis
San Marcos
Savoy
E. B. Flowers
Uvalde
Claude Pollard
Kingsville
St. Anthony Hotel
H. P. Blucher
Corpus Christi
R. L. Brush
Houston
J. W. Prendergrast
R. CC. Jones
Marshall
George M. Martin
Jourdanton
Hall of Sherman
John L. Martin
Austin
van EF. McFarland
Eagle Pass
T. M. Brown
John M. Killough
la Grange
J. C. Purcell
Galveston
J. J. Miller Jr
Newton
B. F. Frost
Corsicana
R. L. Abbott
Seguin
E. J. Manson
Stratford
B. P. Dunning
Thomasville
Wallace Moore
E. O. Bleecker
J. @. Storey
J. W. Rainbolt
Gonzales
William Schutz
New Orleans
Edina
Dallas
Bowle
B. D. Miller
M. Finkelstein
Hotel Crockett
R. F. Jennings
J. D. Claybrook
M. A. Perrenat
Whitset
D. J. Shall
Yoakum
W. A. Polten
la Feria
The
Harlandale Hot Mud Baths Advertised to Treat Ailments
An advertisement touts Harlandale sulphurized hot mud baths for rheumatism lumbago kidney troubles eczema and skin diseases. It claims one course yields testimonials and lists prices 1 per bath six for 5 ten baths for 8 and 6 cent fare for car access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlandale
Bath House
Real Estate Transfers Across City Markets
A compiled list of property deeds from 1913 and 1918 records shows transfers between numerous buyers and sellers. Notable entries include J and M Willoughby to A and C Bryan at Brooks and North Olive streets for £1900, Lakeview Townsite Co. to L W Sutton Jr. for $499, and Palm Heights Development Co. to Mrs. Mary Fest for $269. Also listed are transfers involving G F Mullins, E L Peters, Patrick Kelley, and multiple blocks and lots in new city blocks across districts like Sunset Irrigated Gardens, Sunny Slope, and Englewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. and
M. Willoughby
A. and
C. Bryan
Old City
New City
Brooks
North Olive Streets
G. A. Hoefling
A. G. Sperber
Vine Street
Lakeview Townsite Company
L. W. Sutton Jr
Lakeview
Los Angeles Heights
A. Wassenich
Sunny Slope
Peter Rippstein
E. L. Peters
East End
T. J. Williams
Patrick Kelley
Couise Place
Teodore Martinez Et al
James Watson
FE. Jackson
Sarah C. Jackson
William Sullemeier
L. E. Jackson
Monterey
Sabinus Streets
Thomas and
A. Hart
E.S
L. G. Davis
South Heights
Emma Brehmer
Agnes Scheh
Block & New City
Englewood
Albert and
K. Rompe
L. P. Scheh
J. W. McComley
Palm Heights Development Company
Mary Fest
Palm Heights
Mary Leevin
Ida George
Alabama Street
Edward Loomis
H. E
H. H. Christian
Edgewood Addition
W. D
K. Walker
J. L. White
New City Block
Spofford Avenue
A.S. John
H. W. Rhodius
Death of San Antonio Leader Jesus Cassiano at 49
Jesus Cassiano a longtime San Antonio resident and former market master was found dead in his bed at 316 Buena Vista street. He survived by three brothers and a sister and was a Woodmen of the World member. Funeral services are set for 3:30 PM tomorrow at Zizik Undertaking parlors and 4 PM at San Fernando Cathedral, burial in San Fernando cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Cassiano
San Antonio
Buena Vista Street
Callaghan, Campbell
Hicks
Jose Cassiano
Cassiano
Joseph
Albert
Vinocio
C. P. Smith
Woodmen of the World
Bright Sunday film programs at Wigwam theaters
At Wigwam No 1 patrons may enjoy five reels including Broncho Billy Gets Square with Anderson at his best and The She Wolf a three reel Bison feature with dramatic suspense. Wigwam No 2 offers five reels featuring The Foreman's Treachery Edison two reel, In the Shadow with Mary Maurice, The Man of Him Lubin, and Pathe's Weekly with current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigwam No. 1
Alamo Plaza
Anderson
Hig Best
Wigwam No. 2
Edison
Mary Maurice
Pathe
Celebrates eighty second birthday of Rev. James T. Hutcheson
San Antonio's Rev. James T. Hutcheson marked his 82nd birthday, hailed as possibly the oldest minister by years of service. Born in the Bahama Islands, educated near Washington, he graduated from Alexander Theological Seminary and preached the gospel for half a century. He served St. John’s Episcopal Church, led missions, and now pursues missionary work after resigning a year ago. Will G. Richmond of Inglewood, California advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound with claims of bronchial relief via Fischer’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Hutcheson
San Antonio
Bahama Islands
United States
Alexander Theological Seminary
Washington, D. C
Mr. Hutcheson
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John's
Will G. Richmond
Inglewood
Cal
Foley
Fischer's Drug Store
Wall Street Muddled by New Income Tax Rules
New York November 1. Inauguration of the income tax sparks widespread confusion among banks and financial houses as they handle coupon payments for railroads and corporations. J P Morgan & Co and Chase National Bank report delays and strict rules, with six exemption classes creating uncertainty for bond interest payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Treasury Department
J. P. Morgan & Co
Washington
Chase National Bank
Treasury
Income tax begins as regulations issued for collection
The novel income tax begins in the United States with Treasury regulations guiding at source withholding. The Normal tax of 1 percent applies to yearly income unless exempt, with specific exemptions for dividends, life insurance proceeds, certain professional incomes, gifts, and government or municipal salaries. Penalties for fraud include fines up to 2000 dollars or up to a year in jail. In the UK, over six hundred thousand men work on railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Wilson
Williams
Internal Revenue
Department
Washington
Senate
United States
United Kingdom
City Issues 100000 Paying Bond Warrant
The city signed a warrant for 100000 in paying bonds from its sinking fund to the paying fund, with 822 in accrued interest. If the sold bonds are upheld, the sinking fund will be restocked and the city may proceed with paying plans while a court ruling on the injunction is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Brown
Fries
Gallagher
Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Chicago Bank
Approaching Baldness and Newbro’s Herpicide Claim
The article discusses baldness as not a disease and notes that a cure is impossible if follicles are dead. It argues approaching baldness may be checked if follicles are not dead, with Newbro’s Herpicide helping by keeping the scalp clean and reducing dandruff to allow possible regrowth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Herpicide
Son
Detroit
Mich
Sommer
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Alamo Auto Sales Co
Deer Country
Fischers Drug Store
Panama Canal and Harbor City
EAN
Madame Alda
C. A. Cini
Frank la Farge
Madame Schumann- Heink
Victor Herbert
Beethoven
Scientific American
Shell
James T. Hutheson
Episcopal Missionary
Banker
and Parcel Post
Southwestern Company
Sametie
Eyo
Grove
Hall
Leach Sanatorium
Sadler Ind
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