Fredericksburg Meeting to Resolve Railroad Bonus Notes
Fredericksburg residents tuition on a $50,000 San Antonio railroad bonus awaits resolution after a Wednesday railroad committee meeting. The Bank and local Chamber of Commerce dispute notes payable on first train operation, with subscribers already paying as notices go out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Carrington
Chamber of Commerce
Charles H. Nimitz
Fredericksburg
Mr. Carrington
San Antonio
R. A. Love
Citizens of
State Bank &Trust Company
Fletcher's Castoria Ad Claim and Perfection Lard Reference
Ad text asserts children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and promises the best if you ask for it. Mentions perfection lard with a garbled parenthetical note. The fragmentary items read like vintage product promotions without clear event or sourcing details.
New Time Table Effective Today Shows Regular San Antonio Line
The new timetable for the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf Railroad starts today with a passenger schedule between San Antonio and Mathis. Passengers from Mathis at 6 30 arrive San Antonio 1 15 pm, with a 11 15 lunch break in Pleasanton. Southbound departs San Antonio 11 am arrives Pleasanton 12 31, 60 minutes for change. Construction between Mathis and Corpus progresses toward Odeon in 15 days with goal to reach Corpus Christi by Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Mathis
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad
Gulf
Pleasanton
A. R. Ponder
Mikeska
Corpus
Odeon
Corpus Christi
Gambling raids net seven jailed with four guns seized
Deputy Sheriffs Newton and Stevens raided three gambling houses in Bexar county last night arresting seven negroes on gaming charges. Officers confiscated four pistols including two .45 caliber guns one automatic and an army rifle. One armed suspect from South Laredo will be handed to federal authorities after evidence he bought the army gun from a soldier in violation of U S law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Newton
Stevens
East Houston Street
Dolorosa Street
South Laredo
Go to Federal Court for Wilson Indictment in Waco
United States Marshal John H. Rogers with Deputies White and Anderson traveled to Waco for the November term. They carry Ruben J. Wilson alias Red Wilson, indicted for violating penal code section 32 by defrauding residents in this jurisdiction. Wilson was captured in Kansas City on September 11 and transported to San Antonio. Federal District Attorney J. Camp with Clerk T. F. Pinckney and A. Cresson accompanied the party. The session in Waco is anticipated to last about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John H. Rogers
White and
Anderson
Waco
Ruben J. Wilson
Red” Wilson
Wilson
Kansas City
San Antonio
T. F. Pinckney
C. C. Cresson
ALTAESO Fears Interview By Young Critics
Estha Williams, star of A Man's Game at Grand Opera House, criticizes young critics and insists interviews be conducted by women or seasoned men. She recalls an awkward encounter with two young reporters and argues criticism should distinguish actors from roles. She laments critics’ personal bias influencing plays' success and calls for a higher standard of criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estha Williams
Aisten
Grand Opera House
San Antonio
St. Anthony Hotel
Miss Williams
Crixell Case Nears End as Trial Reaches Jury
HALLETTSVILLE Tex Nov 10 Arguments began today in the trial of Paul McAllister former ranger charged with the murder of former City Marshal Joseph Crixell of Brownsville The case was expected to go to the jury at 5 oclock this afternoon Each side had three hours for summing up
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crixell
Weekly Luncheon Set By San Antonio Auto Club
The San Antonio Automobile Club will hold its weekly luncheon at 12 30 tomorrow at the St Anthony Hotel Dr Frederick J Fielding was chosen toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Automobile Club
St. Anthony Hotel
Frederick J. Fielding
New County Map Placed On Sale In Bexar County
Acting County Engineer Fred Bennett releases a new county road map for Bexar County showing every road crossroad bridge and milepost with land ownership and road type. Begun October 1912 and approved by Judge James S. Davis, it lists prices from 75 cents to 7.50 for paper and cloth sizes, with proceeds covering costs only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Fred Bennett
Bennett
James S. Davis
M. R. Jameson
Resinol Claims Quick Relief for Eczema and Skin Ailments
Advertises Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment as fast acting skin remedies for eczema ringworm and similar conditions. Describes soothing bath use and topical application, claims fast itch relief and clearing of eruptions with continued use. Notes availability from druggists with prices and a trial offer from Resinol Baltimore.
Nurses Honored At Luncheon For Better Babies Show
Mrs Le Roy S Bates hosted a noon luncheon at the St Anthony Hotel to thank nurses for aiding the club women in the better babies show. Attending nurses include Misses Co de Burris A T Perkins Guidry BE Wilhelm Fuller M Frank Wantens Kate Moore McClellan Goode nough Rutledge Knapp E Stoltz fuss Coby M Biles E Blackman Birch Arthur Velma Franks Maggie Frank and Foster plus Mrs Summers and Mrs Beach. Club women on the show committee were Mrs W A Daniel Mrs J K Furnish Mrs William Locke Mrs Harper Mrs W D Williams Mrs Kate Schenck Miss Mildred Raskin Miss Mary Huppertz Miss Elsie Jonas Mrs Fred Murphy and Mrs Bates the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy S. Bates
St. Anthony Hotel
Co. de Burris
A. T. Perkins
Guidry
BE. Wilhelm
Fuller
M. Frank
Wantens
Kate Moore
McClellan
Goodenough
Rutledge
Knapp
Mary Huppertz
Elsie Jonas
Fred Murphy
Bates
Students to Give Flag Play at Main Avenue High
The Dramatic Club of Main Avenue High School plans to stage How Women Keep the Secret a humorous play. The new club studies elocution every Friday and examines plays and actors. Twenty charter members compose the society and members expect to gain much from club work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dramatic Club
Main Avenue High School
Traveling in interests of highways long road is proposed
A. L. Westgard, vice president of the National Highways Association, arrived in San Antonio on a survey trip along the Southern national highway route from San Diego. He said a Galveston to San Diego road would create the shortest continental highway and attract heavy travel. Westgard has covered 1,654 miles in Texas so far, with about 13,000 miles total since June 1, accompanied by his wife. The association aims to create a national highways commission and fund 2,300,000 miles of roads with an annual $50,000,000 spending plan over 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Westgard
National Highways Association
San Antonio
San Diego
Cad
Westgard
el Paso
D. Ki. Colp
Highway Division
The
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Westgerd
New York
United States
Jacksonville
Fla
National Highways Commission
Association
DIES FROM POISON OF LAUDANUM IN SAN ANTONIO
Dr. P. W. Michael aged 71 was found dying in his West Houston street room from an overdose of laudanum. Dr. P. Turner arrived but could not help. he died minutes later. An empty bottle was found. A Oklahoma native, he had lived in San Antonio three years. Survived by a widow in Enid and a 1 year old son. Body held by Riebe Undertaking Company awaiting widow’s instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Michael
West
Houston Street
P. Turner
Michael
Oklahoma
San Antonio
Enid
Okla
Riebe Undertaking Company
Haywood Conviction Set Aside by New Jersey Supreme Court
The New Jersey Supreme Court today set aside the conviction of William Haywood and two IWW associates amid the Paterson silk workers strike case, ruling them disorderly persons. The decision follows their earlier trial and conviction in connection with the industrial action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywood
Trenton
N. J
State Supreme Court
William Haywood
Industrial Workers of the World
Paterson
Hotel Guests and Arrivals Listed Across Houston Area Inns
A long list of personal mentions shows guests and registrants at downtown hotels including the Savoy Gunter St Anthony Menger Bexar Bowie Crockett and others. Names come from Dallas Austin Del Rio San Marcos Rockport Laredo El Paso Kingsville and more with many from Texas and nearby states visiting for conferences visits or business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Garcelon
Boston
Savoy
F. A. Rees
San Marcos
Gunter
Harry Bannister
del Rio
St. Anthony
J. McFarland
Rockport
Bexar
T. M. Brown
Jourdanton
Bowie
Miss C. Pressler
Dallas
Crockett
A. C. Bigger
Menger
R. Thornton
E. Stacy
Austin
Gunter Hotel
Harry Knight
T. B. Russell
Gonzales
B. H. Altman
Bowle
Walter Salms
Corsicana
Crockett, T . Road
Laredo
Kingsville
Charles Byers
Houston
J. R. Seates
Marlin
W. B. Pulliam
Uvalde
Homer L. Wade
Stamford
George W. Fletcher
Floresville
J. A. Peas
Westhoff
O. H. Stugard
Chanute
Kan
W.E. Gather
Rockdale
N. D. Cone
E. Barber
San Benito
A. M. Lormis
el Paso
H. Bauman
Kerrville
W. A. Hicks
J. S Robertson
The
Baldwin
Miss Cleveland
Los Angeles
A. D. Joseph
Cuero
Savoy Hotel
H. A. Fuqua
Pearsall
Richard G. Miller
Falfurrias
John W. Matlock
Frost, Tex
B. B. Smith
Bayonne
N. J
Crockett, Co
H. Newman
Menger Hotel
Obituary notices for Pfiester Sobey Weatherly in San Antonio area
Armand Pfiester aged 3 died at 2 am at 321 North Mesquite street after moving from Torreon Mexico. survived by widow mother and brother. body to be cremated and sent to Frederickshuro for burial with his mother and brother. J C Sobey 40 died Saturday night at a local sanitarium. to be sent to Fort Smith Arkansas with his brother in law Jackson. survived by parents and a sister. Sarah E Weatherly 55 died yesterday at 322 Hickman street. born in Illinois. survived by two sons Paul Weatherly in St Louis and Ed Weatherly in San Antonio, three daughters and two brothers. funeral 10 am from residence, burial City Cemetery No 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfiester
Armand Pfiester
Mesquite Street
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Torreon
Mex
Riebe
Cmpany
Frederickshuro
Sobey
J. C. Sobey
Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Company
Fort Smith, Ark
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Sobey
City Cemetery No. 3
Dora A Hester Dies at 87 in Stockdale Hospital
Mrs. Dora A. Hester age 87 wife of W S Hester died at 8 yesterday morning in a local hospital. Native of Wilson County she lived in Stockdale. Survived by husband father a sister and a brother. Body prepared by Sloan Hagg and sent to Stockdale for burial.
Expected to float yacht Wekiva off sandbar
EXPECT TO FLOAT YACHT PORT AKANSAS Tex Nov 1 The yacht Wekiva which went ashore on St Joseph Island last Tuesday lay in about three feet of water The chief engineer said she had worked through the sand about feet from where she struck Captain Nicholson of the tug Senator Bailey in charge said they had the yacht headed about seven points shore and with tomorrow's high tide and a good northeast wind they expect to come off The yacht remains in good condition and not leaking
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Akansas
Tex
Wekiva
St. Joseph Island
Nicholson
Sensator Bailey
Grove's Tonic Offers Quinine and Iron Health Boost
Classic tonic touted for malaria prevention and blood enrichment. Claims it strengthens the whole system with quinine and iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
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Committee On Contract
Fletcher
S. A
U. & G. Road
Marshal Rogers
Hood
Coleman
Alamo Flaza
Altaeso
Galveston
Galveston Ministerial Association
Letitia Rosenberg
Bill” Astor
Pees
Waldorf Astor
Astor
Lillian Langhorne
Virginia
America
Resinol
Baltimore
Mad
Va Cortlandt St. N.Y
Edgewood
Prt Uum
France
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