Cornerstone Laid for Fireproof Dormitory at Protestant Orphans Home
The cornerstone of a new boys dormitory at the Protestant Orphans Home on Kentucky Avenue West End was laid with religious ceremonies and oratorical and musical exercises. The building, costing about 20000, will be fireproof with modern appliances and future addition capacity.
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Orphans’ Home
Kentucky Avenue
West End
San Antonio
Cullom H. Booth
Hey. S. H. C. Burgan
Rabbi Samuel Marks
Rabbi Marks
Burgin
Frank ‘Teich
Liena
Tex
D. S. Combs
J. M. Kincaid
J. 8. Brown
J. E. Webb
Ben Zuber
Hugo Kaufman
C. N. Kite
R. W. Hamilton
R. Sheeffer
A. Wilke
M. B. Newton
Lee B. Miller
Florence Myers
Cc. T. Fincham
Chinese Move to Ship Dead Home for Burial in Canton
Chinese Benevolent Society in San Antonio plans to exhumed bodies of 19 locals died over 31 years and ship them to San Francisco for a chartered voyage to Canton province China. Relatives must pay a 4 dollar fee to claim remains. society funds come from a head tax on arrivals and bequeathed sums.
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San Antonio
America
United States
Chinese Benevolent Society
China
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
San Francisco
Canton
Leung Ah Sang
Lang
Leung Sang
Benefit Society
Leung
Chinese Benevolent Association
Rancisco
Lai Oth
Judge Cook
Porter Loring
Joo Chan
Lee Hop
Ne Ae
Women police gang and mice in a cage
In a future setting, a skirted police brigade detains a male thief. Sergeant Mayme Hogan charges him with carrying concealed weapons after revealing a cage of mice found under his coat. The scene underscores female authority and inventive policing.
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Mayme Hogan
New York Globe
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief
A 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepsin is advertised as the fastest and surest remedy for indigestion dyspepsia gas heartburn sour stomach and upset stomach with a money back guarantee. The ad boasts rapid relief upon contact with the stomach and urges keeping it handy at home day or night.
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Pape
Advance Agent Arrives for Al. G. Fields Minstrel Show
J. W. Pickens, advance agent for the Al. G. Fields Minstrel Show, arrived in San Antonio last night. He said the entertainers are better this year. The show will be seen here next Saturday and Sunday nights.
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al. G. Fields Minstrels
J. W. Pickens
al. G. Fields Minstrel Show
San Antonio
Pickens
Equitable Life shows large gains and surplus gains
Equitable Life Insurance Company of Texas reports a surplus transfer of 87020 from capital to surplus after three years operation. It has about 3 million in coverage, 245000 in gross assets, and 70000 in liabilities to policyholders. Officers are listed with Combe as president and Prime as general manager.
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Equitable Life Insurance Company of Texas
F. J. Combe
R. H. Russell
Capt
Edgar Schramm
J. C. Tips Sr
Harold Schramm
William M. Brumby
Carl J. Prime
William J. Murphy
Beilis Faints in Russian Court in Prolonged Trial
Mendel Beilis suffers a near nervous collapse during the lengthy Yushinsky murder trial. He fainted in court for the second time in a week and was revived after treatment. Dr Behktreff testified the crime stemmed from alcoholics or epileptics, not a religious act. Also report: Borax Smith uncovers new California deposits possibly worth 5 to 10 million dollars after John Ryan acquisition.
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Kiff
Russia
Mendel Beilis
Andre Yushinsky
Beilis
Ocourt
Behktreff
Yushinsky
California
John Ryan
Smith
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Ring Furniture Company
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Commerce Street
Ughout
Equitable Life Report
Juan Cabalo
San Antonio Traction Company
A. M. Courtney
Superin
Juan
Germany
F. Harvey Roof
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