Inventor Warns of War Threat and U S Readiness
In Denver, Thomas A. Edison, famed American inventor, argues that war could be fought with terror by pressing a button and that industrial plants must be ready. He urges twelve munitions factories in the United States to allow rapid daily production of explosives to match Europe. The remarks reflect fear of global conflict and the need for preparedness.
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Denver
Calo
Thomas A. Eflaon
United States
Edleoy
Wero
Kenublion
Europe
Roweither
Mistaken Identity Shots Man at Eagle Pass Ranch
B Armstrong, 24, of Pearsall Texas was shot and killed after a ranch accident near Eagle Pass. Relatives say a soldier mistook him for a deer while riding. Body arrived in San Antonio Saturday en route to Pearsall for interment. Survived by mother Mrs R A Armstrong of Pearsall four sisters and three brothers. cousin DP Crow, station officer at police head quarters, is named.
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B. Armstrong
Fearants
Texas
Eagle Tres
Antonia
Pearsall
Mr. Armstrong
Tig
R.A. Armstrong
Pearnall
Misa
Armatrong
San Antonio
Mer
Alla Markham
Houston
Anna Edwards
Mise Meg Armstrong
Edward J Ryan Coming to San Antonio
Edward J Ryan of Boston, president of the Railway Mail Service, will arrive in San Antonio Thursday. He will be guest of the railway mail clerks, with a banquet at the Gunter Hotel in his honor. John V Franklin aids planning for the visit and a reception through the chapter. Other entertainments are planned during his week in the city.
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Beward J. Sryan
Boston
Manny
San Antonio
Faiiway Manl
John V. Franklin
Ryan
May Cut Key Rate By Fire Insurance Plan
RK B Godley of the state fire insurance commission will reach San Antonio Tuesday afternoon. A plan within the Ary department aims to lower the current fire insurance key rate to 17 gents. Godley is to leave Austin for San Antonio on Tuesday. The proposed motor chief’s mutomoving and a fire proof building are to be provided with motor cars for the first and second inspectors, aiming to reduce the key rate.
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RK. B. Godley
State Fire Insurance Commission
San Antonio
Godley
Austin
Tinsday
Tre Asurm
Man Shot at Palo Alto Saloon In Autumn Night Incident
In a Palo Alto road saloon incident, Monico Alejandra was shot in the neck and wounded around 8 o clock Saturday night. Two Mexican suspects, Rafael Peche and Pablo Mutlines, were arrested and held in the county jail. Police Chief Deputy Galbreath and deputies Tobin and Millard rushed to the scene and returned with the prisoners.
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Bherlie Tobin
Galbreath
Will aid campaign for Wesley House banquet set
An aid campaign to raise forty thousand eight dollars for a new Wesley House home launches with a 12:20 PM Tuesday banquet at Mongar Hotel. Nat Washer and numerous Antonians, with Mayor Brown presiding, will hear speeches from Rev W T Capers and other notable figures urging support for the project.
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Almehaen
W. T. Capers
Episcopal Diocese
Southwest
Texas
Junge
James R. Davis
J. H. Kirkpainter
Erry Wertzberg
Mra
L. D. Cart J Weileht
Sterling Price Adams
Mary Harper
Mise Ele Bowden
Frank Jamon
Rupert da Leon
Frank Haron
Stupert da Juson
Wesley Howne
Sir Oswald Mosley Dies in London Nov 4
Report from London notes Sir Oswald Mosley the British fascist leader died after a long feud over parish church seating at Rolleston Burton on Trent. He owned a fortune of 2.5 million dollars and was known for a grand tour and selfstyled bread charity in 1919.
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London
John Bull
Douwle
Oswald Manley
Han Lust
Rolleston
Burton-on-Trent
Tyibis
Cann Trywhilt
Beard
Oswald
Eton
Familly
Hum Oundry
Liquor Act Upheld in Kansas Supreme Court Ruling
The Kansas Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Webb-Kenyon liquor control act, ruling it an excise and not a delegation of commerce power. The Missouri Pacific Railway Company appealed a district court fine for delivering intoxicating liquor into the state in violation of local laws.
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Prea
Kan
Webb-Kenyon
Kansan Supreme Duct
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Chernkes County
Villa looting and seizures threaten American properties in Mexico
General Funston told the War Department that Villa orders raids on American owned operations in Mexico. He demanded gold, flour, cattle, and threatened to destroy Cananea Copper Company, Montezuma Copper, and Tier Mining. Obregon and Diguez plan converging forces to trap Villa from north and south as fighting for control intensifies.
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Washington
Tnc
Villatus
Mexico
Funston
Furston
Villa
R. H. Thigpen
James Miller
J.D. Pylant
A. G. Wilton
Furiaton
Copper Company
Cananea Copper Company
Montezume Copper Company
F Tier Mining
Canatsea Cattle Company
Funaton
Ghregon
Carranza
Amun Prieta
Temarrawth Bogan Werve
Maneuvers Test New Radio Decryption at Sea
Navy experts reported success in concealing transmitter locations during a Atlantic coast war game. The test showed radiograms could be sent without revealing ship origins or wavelength, marking a potential breakthrough for secure wireless messaging. Plans for larger scale maneuvers next spring aim to validate the device further.
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Wasulington
D.C
Atlantic
Paat
Fletchers
Delaware Bay
Keyy
Navy Department
Naval War College
Martno
Pannen Canal
Governor Invites Ten Open Well A Show? Noted
Governor Ferguson invites ten manufacturers to attend a premier open-well exhibition in San Antonio from November 23 to December 1. The show aims to showcase goods and test quality with a large banquet and floor space at 212 East Houston Street. Local firms including Pioneer Flour Mill and Alamo Iron Works plan displays, with a Tuesday meeting to finalize exhibitor lists.
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Ferguson
Lab
Almbert
San Antoniosnade
Arthur Storma
J. A. Patterson
St W. Finck
J. CG. Wigging
Vout Dreist
Drorotery Coe
Lee
Pioneer Flour Milx
Liberty Flour Mills
Unison Meat Company
Lathrop Furnads Company
Lange Soap Company Creamery Dairy Company
Alamo Iron Works
Hoffman-Haymen Coffee Company
Budget system 10 to face Congress reformuy
Washington reports a push to overhaul budgeting in Congress with a proposed big budget committee to set annual spending limits. Plans would assign subcommittees to enforce caps aligned to revenue estimates, reducing ad hoc appropriations and improving discipline.
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Congress
Firefighting drill program from New York College visit
August J Goetz, San Antonio fire official, brought back New York firefighting techniques. He studied ventilation, rope rescues, ladder work, and drill school methods, noting the New York Fire Department’s high pressure water system and fire boats. Goetz will guide a local drill school and training at the central station.
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New York
San Antonio
August J. Goetz
Firat Sa
Fire Department
New York Fire College
Hearstun
Walia
Pereohy
Ha Department
Wileb
Tee-Ghlers
New York Department
Galt
Ita
Jonu Keolon
United States
Fire College
Bhrough
Pulldinga
Asind
Fea
Cocapa
Ateh
Tha Waten
Hentig
Wright
Geftayatl
Goetz
Aril
Central Fire and
Chlef Wright
Gosts
College
Goetz Kent
Berlin War Life Quietly Keeps Up After Attack
Berlin reporters describe a city outwardly unshaken by war, aided by government advertising and rationing. Hotels, restaurants, and night life show little sign of grief while prices stay controlled. Neutrals run many hotels, and English is avoided. German food chemists create substitutes as transport of wounded continues at night. The piece notes cautious optimism, censorship, and continued public morale despite strain.
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Berlin
Bern
Berin
London
Auiden
Friedrich Stramss
Iittie Tates
Ulvo
Scaiserhot
Adlon
Germany
Wiy
Lons
Caaes
Orin Einally
Russia
Ata Hons
France
Galais
Russian Offer Spy for Germans
Prominent Ulster figure Celene Mlasojedof is accused of aiding Germany by passing Russian secrets. A high authority claims he led a secret organization to raid Russian officers' quarters and send documents to Germany. He defends actions as defending the czar dynasty. Sukhomlikof is implicated in past espionage allegations.
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Fetroghad
Ulster
Celene Mlasojedof
Germany
Wsperoors
Iismajesty
Taans Bo
Jaf ii Sulution
Russia
Miasojedet
Howover
Duma
Gutshkov
Oetabrist
Wer
Sukhemlitiof
Minsojedet
Soudmiertial
Ezar
Count Hobriteky
Sukhom
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State National Bank Capital
Enjison
Postsal] Hilla
Bogle Bae
Edward J. Ryan Coming
National
Insuraice Commission
Monico Alejandra
Rafael Peché
Tabla Morales
Tall
Sheley-Boring Undertaking Co
Amtomolsie
Roth Phones
Mary Garden
Will Aid
Wesley House
Ho Gainpalen
Monument Daily
Clinton G. Brown
Robert J. Tait
Hicka
Me. Brown
Teds
Sir Oswald Mosley
Buntons
John Hult
Bons Court
Sutanecs
Lonbor
Silentis
Greece
Vienna
Moger
Balx- Ware
Tio Jnanzo
Obregon
Diguez
Forses
Vila
Mim
Rerm
Lord Kitehon
Howe
Lex Kitthener
AL Oliver
Nur Arday
Washington, D. C
House ‘of Representatives
Attia
Appropriations Committee
Indian Affairs Committee
Indian Appropriations
Post Office
Military Affairs Committee
Warsaw
Poland
Liverpool
England
Mitchell
Made-to-Order Union
Hats Union Made
Houston Street
Lnewspaner
Ani
Dlet
Czar
Tinga
Chapa’s Drug Store
West Commerce Street
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