George B. Taliaferro Named Associate Justice of Fourth Court
George B. Taliaferro was appointed associate justice of the fourth court of civil appeals. He plans to qualify around November 18 or 19 after winding up legal matters including dissolving his partnership with J. W. Cunningham. He succeeds Judge W. S. Fly and serves a two year term.
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George B. Taliaferro
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Taliaferro
J. W. Cunningham
W. S. Fly
Benton County
Ark
Washington and Lee
Lexington
San Antonio
George R. Hinds
Cobbs, Taliaferro and Cunningham
Capt
T. D. Cobbs
H. H. Neill
Trainmen Demand Pay Increases Across 52 Railroads
In New York on November 9, trainmen on 52 railroads east of the Mississippi will seek higher wages once disputes with engineers, currently under arbitration, are resolved. Firemen will also push for raises. Combined demands could add about 30 million dollars to railroad payrolls.
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Ietate Ee
New York
Mississippi River
Eastern Association of General Committees
Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railroad
England and powers mingle in friendly crisis talk
The article notes that postwar Europe shows improved England relations with all major powers. It cites close contact and frank discussions among great powers, challenging the idea that groups must oppose each other in a European crisis. The map of Europe is said to be in need of recasting, with no intention to minimize the struggle's magnitude or the decisive outcome.
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Europe
England
Armies Gather as Powers Brace for War Alliances
London dispatch notes the Triple Entente appears stronger than the Triple Alliance as war footing figures are released. The report lists nations forming the alliance and outlines their military preparedness in the prewar period.
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London
U S Orders Revenue Cutter to Syrian Coast Mission
President directs the revenue cutter Unalga to divert from the Suez route and move toward the Syrian coast amid Christian dangers in Asia Minor. Officials note the display of the flag may boost morale as ships Montana and Tennessee are prepared for Smyrna and Beirut duty.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Asia Minor
Treasury Department
Unalga
Suez Canal
Navy Department
Montana
Tennessee
Smyrna
Bel
Navy and State Department vow protection in Turkey crisis
The navy and state departments state no interference with six powers over Turkey but promise to land American forces if American lives or property are threatened. A Constantinople embassy dispatch says the city appears quiet though military uncertainty causes unrest.
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Navy Department
Turkey
State Department
Constantinople
Y M C A Plans Night School for Young Men
The San Antonio Y M C A opens a night school for working boys and young men starting November 13 and running Wednesdays and Fridays through April. E A Kingsbury Jr notes dropout rates harm society while teachers E E Robinson and F D Thompson will instruct in penmanship spelling English arithmetic geography and civil government.
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San Antonio
E. E. Robinson
F. D. Thompson
A. E. Kingsbury Jr
Crenshaw Family Mourns Local Matron in San Antonio
Mrs F M Crenshaw 42 died at 3 45 PM Saturday at 222 Vance St after residence in El Paso Alpine and San Antonio She survived by her husband two sons Nathan and Nelson four daughters Mrs W B Brown Zula Gladys and Mildred Crenshaw The funeral is this afternoon at 3 30 from the residence with interment in City Cemetery No 3 Rev T C Long officiating. The Rev D H Bourgeois Dies in Leon Nicaragua Navy Sailor Buried with Full Military Honors at San Antonio National Cemetery. Taps and a salute mark service
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City Cemetery No. 3
T. C. Long
South Side Baptist Church
Mr. Massey
Episcopal Church
Boerne
The Held Minstrels Delight Grand Opera House Audience
The Held Minstrels presented refined entertainment at the Grand Opera House drawing large crowds for last night and yesterday's shows. The program featured humor without rough horseplay, a Panama scene marking opening canal times, strong singing, and standout performers Bert Swor Jack Richards and Charles Reinhart.
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Grand Opera House
al G. Field
Mr. Field
Panama
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Bert Swor
Texas
Alamo City
Jack Richards
Charles Reinhart
McManigal Testimony Cripples 45 Union Officials in Conspiracy Case
Ortie E. McManigal, once a confidant of the 45 union officials charged in a dynamiting conspiracy in Indianapolis, testifies against them. He names Herbert Hockin as paymaster and chief aide, while implicating Frank M. Ryan and other Iron Workers leaders. McManigal to continue testimony Monday morning.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ortie E. McManigal
McManigal
M St
Herbert 8. Hockin
Iron Workers International Union
Frank M. Ryan
The
Iron Workers
Frank C. Webb
New York
Michael J. Young
Boston
Hockin
Angel
Shriners to Meet at Gunter Hotel Luncheon
The Mystic Order of Shrifters hold a noon luncheon at the Gunter hotel from 12 30 to 1 30 Monday. Last month about 40 members attended and organizers expect doubling attendance as they plan to sustain winter luncheons and push lyceum course support.
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Mystic Order of Shrifters
Gunter Hotel
Shriners
Lyceum
Gunter Hotel Improvements Let To J C Dielmann Co
A contract for extensive improvements on the Gunter hotel was awarded to J. C. Dielmann Construction Company after the San Antonio Hotel Company elected officers and directors. Directors named include L. J. Hart and George V. Maverick among others. Remodeling will begin Monday or Tuesday and aim for completion by February. plans by Atlee B. Ayres.
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Gunter Hotel
J. C. Dielmann Construction Company
San Antonio Hotel Company
L.J. Hart
Ike T. Pryor
George B.taliaferro
Thomas F. Brady
W. A. Petty
H. G. Staacke
F. W. Cook
A. P. Ford
Gold Band On Plaza At Grand Opera House
The A. G. Field Greater Minstrels present their annual engagement at the Grand Opera House with a special Sunday plaza concert. Bandmaster William Walters has arranged a program where the entire company performs with instruments finished in gold, including gold filigree on the drummer’s sticks.
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San Antonio
A. G. Field Greater Minstrels
Grand Opera House
Plaza
William Walters
Gunmen Pleas for Fair Play After Rosenthal Murder Arrest
In New York Nov 9 four notorious gunmen known as Dago Frank Whitey Lewis Lefty Louie and Gyp the Blood spoke from the Tombs about their arrest for Herman Rosenthal murder issuing a united plea for fair treatment. They showed no fear of potential life penalties and said they expect a not guilty verdict when their case is tried before a jury.
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New York
Dago Frank
Whitey” Lewis
Lefty
Louie
Gyp the Blood
Justice Goff
Herman Rosenthal
United Appeal
Fair Play
City to Keep Office Open for Licenses This Week
City Automobile Examiner Rivas will keep the office open all day this week to issue licenses and badges. Last week inspectors could not issue licenses, so police will suspend arrests this week. The license fee drops from two dollars to twenty five cents for both license and badge.
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Rivas
Lancaster
Publicity Memo At Globe Theatre In Boston
The late John Stetson ran the Globe theater in Boston a landmark figure remembered as an odd character. Thomas W. Rogs recalled his methods and an incident when a sign read Matinee 2 p m Sharp, prompting Stetson to order it changed to Matinee 2 p m Stetson, noting he paid the rent and objected to the treasurer's publicity at his expense.
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John Stetson
Globe Theater
Boston
Thomas W. Rogs
Old
Boston Museum
Stetson
Sharp
Ross
New York Morning Telegraph
Globe
Taft seeks two budget measures amid party reorganization
President Taft aims to push a budget plan to Congress as part of a broader effort to reorganize the Republican Party after a crushing defeat. Democrats insist on old methods for appropriations while Taft supports a modernized reclassification of estimates to tie spending to its purpose.
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Congress
Cleveland Economy Commission
Great Britain
Hilles
Republican National Committee
House
Burton
Ohio
Sutherland
Utah
Sereno B. Payne
New York
Olcott
Empire State
Taft
Roosevelt
National Constitutional Club
Party of the Constitution
Wilson
Chuck
Progressiv
Republican Party
Presid Wilson
Senate
Magical Face Peeler Promises Youthful Complexion
An advertisement extols a facial treatment using mercorized wax as a night cream to shed worn skin and reveal a fresher underskin. It also offers a saxolite witch hazel formula claimed to reduce wrinkles and astonish after the first use.
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Woman’s National Journal
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Cinderella Amo Fiaza
Triple Entente
Triple Alliance
Germany
Austria - Hun
Italy
Russia
France
U. Ss. May Land Forces
Simon
East
Spain
Madeira Islands
Switzerland
Belfast
Yours Truly
E. Farris & CO
Alamo Plaza
ODD Fellows
I. O. O. F. of Texas
Hall of
Crockett Hotel
Soledad Street
Rebekas of
Monroe Lodge
Department Council
Y.M.C. A
Mmanigal
Gunter
Rosenthal
Elati
Borah
LaFollett
Babcock
Wallace Bros. CO
North Side Main Plaza
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