Obituary Notices From San Antonio Area
Obituary notices report the death of Will H. Jacobs at 60, a Millet ranchman, survived by his widow, three daughters and a son. Also listed is the death of Lorraine Meerscheidt at 28, a Franklin native who died in San Antonio, survived by her husband L P Meerscheidt and an infant son, plus her mother and brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Will H. Jacobs
Millet
Jack Spruill
Laredo
Maurice Burke
Myrtle Jacobs
Lonnie Jacobs
Lorraine Meerscheidt
West
Dewey Place
Franklin
Tex
L. P. Meerscheidt
Janie Reynolds
Elmo and
O. Reynolds
Rhode Reynolds
Houston
President and Mrs Hughes Await Vote in Connecticut
President and Mrs Hughes plan to cast ballots in Princeton as Connecticut votes loom. Republican J Henry Roraback and Democrat David E Fitzgerald both held firm forecasts for the state, predicting Hughes ahead by 15,000–20,000 and Wilson by 10,000–15,000 respectively.
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Wilson
Princeton
Candy Giveaway Promises Free Treats From The Light
Two friends discuss a citywide promotion by The Light newspaper offering fifty boxes of Duerler's Santonettes to readers whose names appear in the city directory. One recalls last year’s free candy and wonders about the selection process and timing as the paper boy delivers today's winner.
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Dearie
Duerler
Light
Three Sisters Mentioned For Franklin Funeral
Three sisters Mrs. E. Rhode of Hearn Mrs. J. McIntosh of Calvert and Miss Doris Reynolds of Franklin attended the burial. The Sloan & Hagy Undertaking Company sent the body to Franklin on Monday morning.
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E. Rhode
Hearn
J. McIntosh
Calvert
Doris Reyonlds
Franklin
Sloan & Hagy Undertaking Company
Death of Mrs Annie Louise Goel at 1301 Hays Street
Mrs Annie Louise Goel aged 25 died at 5 30 am Monday at her home 1301 Hays Street San Antonio. Survived by husband Victor Goel three daughters a son her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Geisler and brother Henry Geisler Jr all of San Antonio. Funeral at 4 pm Tuesday from the residence with Rev A Wolff of St John’s Lutheran Church officiating and burial in the new Lutheran cemetery.
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Annie Louise Goel
Hays Street
San Antonio
Victor Goel
Henry Geisler
Henry Geisler Jr
St. John's Lutheran Church
New Lutheran Cemetery
Photographer M C Blanford Dies in San Antonio At 26
M C Blanford a photographer and Owensboro Kentucky native died at 5 PM Sunday in a San Antonio hospital after arriving in the city about a year ago. He is survived by several brothers and sisters in the East. The body is being held by Riebe Undertaking Company pending advice from relatives.
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M. C. Blanford
San Antonio
Owensboro
Riebe Undertaking Company
Death of John Raymond Huslage Child of Mr and Mrs Huslage
John Raymond Huslage two year old son of Mr and Mrs John Huslage died at Tarburton at 4 PM Sunday. Born in San Antonio his body returned there for funeral from grandparents home 1936 East Commerce Street. Services were at St Gerard's church then burial in St Mary's cemetery.
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John Raymond Huslage
John Huslage
Tarburton
San Antonio
John H. Huslage
East Commerce Street
St. Gerard's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Illinois Campaigns Tighten As Election Nears
Illinois leaders of Republicans and Democrats report plans in wards and precints as voting nears. They predict the state will cast about 1.8 million total votes with 700 thousand by women voting for president for the first time, and a close to 100 thousand edge for the president.
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Chicago
Illinois
Prohibition Candidate J Frank Hanly Makes State Tour
In Indianapolis on November 6 leaders from both parties urged turnout for tomorrow's vote. J Frank Hanly, prohibition presidential nominee, began a whirlwind state tour with thirteen speeches ahead.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. Frank Hanly
Prohibition
Heavy expected turnout as Ohio braces for election
Columbus Ohio November 6 One of the heaviest votes ever seen in Ohio is anticipated for tomorrow's election. Democratic state chairman W L Finley says President Wilson and the state ticket will carry Ohio by 100000 votes while Republican leader Charles Hatfield forecasts Hughes and the Republican state candidates will win the state by 60000 to 10090.
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Columbus
Ohio
W. L. Finley
Wilson
Charles Hatfield
Hughes
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co advertises automobile equipment and lists contact by phone number 971 with a notation Aflyv likely indicating availability or service note.
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Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Eagle Claims Wilson Victory Across States
Representative Joe Henry Eagle of Houston after a campaign tour says the people are in a delirium of enthusiasm for Wilson. He asserts Kentucky and Texas are safely Democratic, Indiana is safe, and Ohio will deliver about a 75 000 Democratic majority.
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Washington, D. C
Joe Henry Eagle
Houston
Kentucky
Wilson
Texas
Indiana
Ohio
Campaigning Ends in Tight New Jersey Governor Race
In Trenton on November 6 candidates for state offices faced a heated finish. Republicans forecast a victory by about 45 000 votes while Democrats expect a 25 000 plurality, signaling a highly contested contest in Wilson's home state.
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Trenton
N. J
Wilson
New Jersey
Burst the County Ring and You Have Burst the City Machine
A political advertisement questions why Davis Tobin and their colleagues do not advertise as Democratic nominees and why they do not campaign for Wilson. It accuses the Davis Tobin ticket of backing the Machine, aiding Mayor Brown, and aligning with Hughes to win county control, urging voters to reject them to oppose high taxes and wasteful administration. The note targets precincts including No 30 and cites racial voting dynamics as part of the strategy.
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Messrs. Davis
Tobin
Messrs
Davis
Wilson
Hughes
Davis-Tobin
Brown
Democrat
Missouri One Day Vote Divides Democrats And Republicans
Democratic leaders claim Missouri will sweep national and state tickets with a 50 000 plurality while Republicans expect a 25 000 edge for Hughes and governor candidate Henry Lamm. Initiative prohibition amendment fate also drew strong interest.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Hughes
Henry Lamm
Kentucky Campaign Turns To County Precinct Work
In Louisville on November 6 the political fight moves to county and precinct organizations as Democrats and Republicans prepare final efforts for election day. Both sides predict a large turnout, with the vote anticipated to be the biggest in recent years.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Oklahoma City Debate Over Oklahoma Result Forecast
Oklahoma City reports expect Socialist vote rise but Democratic leaders project Wilson will win Oklahoma by at least 60 000. Republican leaders forecast Hughes to carry Oklahoma by 5 000 to 25 000 in the general election.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Wilson
Oklahoma
Hughes
Philadelphia Faces Final Election Preparations
Party leaders across Pennsylvania finalize plans for the election. Democratic chiefs predict record city votes for President Wilson while Republicans anticipate strong turnout and a decisive result.
Philadelphia contests set for Hughes as big lead claimed
The text reports a large Hughes lead in Philadelphia with projections of carrying the state by about 200000. It notes close races in several congressional districts while Republicans aim to elect four at large and representatives from twenty seven of the thirty two districts. Democrats seek to increase six seats in the state.
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Hughes
Philadelphia
Delaware Campaign Ends In Mutual Claims On Electors
Wilmington report says both parties in Delaware claim victory for their presidential electors after a factional fight over Senate and congressional candidates. Campaigning continued to the eleventh hour as Republicans and Democrats leveled competing claims.
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Wilmington
Del
United States
Delaware
Lodge Lodge and Mansfi eld in final campaign push
Boston results loom as McCall and Mansfield wrap up stumping. Lodge leads in prediction for Senate return by 75 000 with Lodge and Wilson favored in key states. Thornton and Wheaton claim Minnesota will tilt Republican and Democrats foresee victory there. Maryland voters face heavy turnout with both sides confident. Florida races split with Knott and Catts as rallies boost support and Florida conceded to Wilson.
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Florida
Wilson
Jacksonville
Fre
W. W. Knott
S. J. Catts
Quiet Day in South Carolina Election Eve
COLUMBIA, D. C., Nov. 6. The day before the election promised to be quiet in South Carolina with the Democrats, as usual, conceded the state and national tickets.
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South Carolina
Columbia
D. C
Georgia Senate Race Quiet as Democratic Solid South Cools
Atlanta reports little mobilization as Georgia is seen as solid Democratic territory. New Orleans dispatch notes Whit P. Martin Progressive and Wade O. Martin Democrat closing campaigns in the Third Louisiana District while Democrats face no opposition in other districts.
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Little Democraticatow
New Orleans
Louisiania
Whit P. Martin
Wade
Capper Pleads for Hughes in Kansaidite Claim
Topeka Kansas Republican state chairman Charles Sessions issued a statement asserting Kansans will support Hughes in the upcoming contest.
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Capper
Hughes
Topeka
Kan
Charles Sessions
Kansay
Engelking Urges Voters in Bexar County Judge Race
Republican candidate E Engelking appeals to voters in Bexar County urging turnout. He cites court records and affidavits alleging railroad property tax cuts, increased county taxes, and a salary raise for Judge Davis. He claims partisan politics should not block civic duty and asks votes tomorrow.
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Court House
Davis
E. Engelking
Capper Seeks Reelection Amid Local Option Vote
In Arkansas, election focus shifts to act number 2 proposing local option to replace statewide prohibition. The state leans Democratic as Governor Capper campaigns for Hughes while Democratic chairman Hubert Lardner notes Wilson and Lansdown gains but offers no vote totals.
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Arthur Capper
Hubert Lardner
Wilson
W. C. Lansdown
Capper
Hughes
Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Alabama Voters Question Elections as Usual Majorities Seen
Birmingham November 6 Interest in tomorrow's election appears normal with expected Democratic majorities in both congressional races and the presidential contest.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
North Dakota for Hughes Narrowed Despite Democratic Hopes
Fargo reports Republicans lead Hughes by 20,000 in North Dakota on Nov 6 while Democratic leaders warn idiosyncratic political angles may still give their candidate a fighting chance.
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North Dakota
Hughes
Fargo
N. D
Ground 15 Broken for M K T Depot in San Antonio
Ground was broken at the corner of South Flores and Durango streets for the new 125000 passenger depot of the M K T railway. Architects promise a five month completion as a distinctive San Antonian Spanish mission style building. Walter Walthall, district passenger agent, says work on terminals and tracks is being rushed to support the road’s expansion. A record construction time is sought by the job’s engineers. Mexican women with children arrived in Juarez to quiet rumors in the foreign colony. Juan Trevino, Mexican manager of the Kansas Mexico Orient, travels to Kansas City on business. Parral has been abandoned by the Carranza garrison under General Luis Herrera. No details about Americans there were available.
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South Flores
Durango
M., K. & T. Railroad
San Antonian
Walter Walthall
San Antonio
Juarez
Juan Trevino
Chihuahua City
Kansas City
Kansas, Mexico & Orient
Parral
Carranza
Luis Herrera
Trevino Concentrates Forces in Chihuahua and Escalon
Arrivals from Chihuahua report General Trevino forming two main groups, base at Chihuahua City and a large command at Escalon, to deter Villa’s mobile units from attacking Carranza garrisons. He vows to fight to the last cartridge, noting armored train and new fortifications withstand most assaults except large calibre explosives Villa cannot obtain.
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EL Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Trevino
Chihuahua City
Escalon
Villa
Carranza
Virginia Goes Democratic in Presidential Vote
Richmond Nov 6 Republicans concede Virginia to the Democratic national ticket. Claude A Swanson faces no opposition for re election to the Senate. Interest centers on the Ninth District where Democrats seek to unseat Republican C B Slemp.
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Virginia
Richmond
Claude A. Swanson
Senate
Ninth Congressional District
C. B. Slemp
Socialists Claim Gains in Wisconsin Election
Socialists predict 60 000 votes in Wisconsin tomorrow and expect Congress seats in Milwaukee Fourth and Fifth districts. Democratic state chairman says Wilson will win by at least 40000 plurality while Republican chair puts Hughes at 25000.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Wilson
Hughes
Laxative Brom o Quinine Ad Promises Quick Cure
Advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE with the claim to cure a cold in one day. Slogan urges requesting the full name and signature of E. W. GROVE, priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Heated glove woven with wires from aircraft wheel
An English invention jackets aviator hands with a glove containing wires heated by electricity drawn from contact with the aeroplane steering wheel.
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New Haven
Conn
J. Henry Roraback
Republican
David E. Fitzgerald
Knox
Hanly
Eagle
Pennsylvania
Lodge
Boston
Mass
McCall
Frederick W. Mansfield
Henry Cabot Lodge
Minnesota
ST. Paul
Minn
Eric L. Thornton
Republican State Central Committee
Fred Wheaton
Democratic Committee
Maryland
Baltimore
Georgia
Atlanta
Bexar Courty
San Antonio, Tex
Pike's Peak
Decatur
Fort Worth
Wace Temple Taylor
Meridian
Red River
Meridian Run
Winnipeg
Canada
Burkburnett
Wichita Falls
Henriette
Bowle
Crockett Automobile CO
William Steinhardt
Hudson
San Francisco
New York
Herman F. Faust
Justice of the Peace
City Land County
K. & J. Depot
Architects
General Trevino
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Swift
Guaranty Fund Bank
Gunter Hotel
P. Skinner
Geo. B. Taliaferro
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