Franklin road completed to San Antonio with spike drive
A large delegation from Fowlerton Jourdanton Ingles Pleasanton and other towns on the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railway attended as Charles Graebner president of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce drove the spike completing the Franklin road between Fowlerton and San Antonio. The 77 mile stretch is now ready for train service and connects San Antonio with the Crystal City and Uvalde region. The system exceeds 200 miles in length and work continues toward an extension from Pleasanton to the coast.
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Uvalde & Gulf Railroad
Charles Graebner
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Franklin Road
Fowlerton
San Antonio
Jones
Crystal City
Pleasanton
Canvass for Urphanage Pushes Toward Fund Goal
San Antonio area reports show St. John's orphanage fund at 22 530 60 dollars toward 25 000 goal with under 2 500 left. Chamber of Commerce seeks Saturday night completion for transfer to Bishop Shaw. mail subscriptions add 155 dollars. Site chosen on church property near the first mission. plans awaited from Chicago archbishop.
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Chamber of Commerce Committee
St. John’s
Bishop Shaw
Chamber of Commerce
San Marcos
Shaw
Quigley
Chicago
Cherokee Life Insurance certified to do business in Texas
The Texas Department of Insurance and Banking certifies Cherokee Life Insurance Company of Rome Georgia fully complies with Texas law and has a certificate of authority to operate in Texas for the year ending February 28 1913. The certification is dated October 24 1912 and bears the official seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Cherokee Life Insurance Company
Rome
Georgia
Texas
Robber Not Captured After Bold Texas Hold-Up
Police continue pursuit of a masked bandit who forced Richard Erler, secretary of the Pan Coast Morgan Company, to open its safe Wednesday night. Chief Lancaster and detectives work on the case as two suspects were detained and released after Erler failed to identify them. Arrest expected as investigators press for results within 24 hours with telegrams sent to Southwest Texas cities.
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Clue
Richard Erler
Pancoast-Morgan Company
Wedneses
Lancaster
Erler
Texas
Publications Comply With Law Under News Paper Rules
Washington reports 23,500 publications have filed statements with postmasters as required by the newspaper publicity law. The figure represents 83 percent of those covered, including 1908 daily newspapers at 76 percent compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nothing On Earth Like ZEMO for Eczema
An advertisement extols ZEMO as a miracle cure for eczema and dandruff. It promises instant relief from pain and itching after first use and claims the product clears skin with repeated applications. The copy advertises 25 cent and 1 dollar bottles and lists San Antonio distributors.
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Earth
Zemo
Eczema
San Antonio
Wm. Appman
Burns & Co
Bexar Drug Co
A. Dreiss
H. L. Wagner
Schwab-McElroy
Poslam First Aid Promises Quick Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Poslam as a preeminent antiseptic for skin injuries including cuts boils rashes and sores claiming it stops itching and speeds healing. It promotes Poslam Soap for clear skin and dandruff shampoo and lists C Burns Co and H L Wagner as sellers with a New York address for free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Burns & Co
H. L. Wagner
Notable Visitors Lodging At San Antonio Hotels
A stream of visitors checks into the city’s hotels including J H Norwood Austin at the Menger L Quinker Dallas at Crockett Edward Nadro San Francisco staying Bowie and many others from Brownsville Dallas Laredo Denver Denver and Fort Worth. A mix of businessmen tourists and locals arrive for winter visits and business trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Nadro
San Francisco
Cal
City
Bowie Hotel
W. H. Lincoln
Brownsville
Tex
Anthony
A. Sanches
Laredo
Gunter
B. B. Liles
Yancey
Savoy
Max J. Gruen
F. D. Gruen
Goodwin
Bexar Hotel
Lawrence Thomas
Dallas
Menger Hotel
E. C. Montague
Lufkin
Marathon
Savoy Hotel
W. H. Bullard
Linton
Bexar
S. E. Leonard
Taylor
Menger
John M. White
Cuero
Crockett
Oscar Woods
Oklahoma City
Bowie
Mattie Landrum
St. Anthony
M. S. Clark
Houston
Gunter Hotel
W. B. Mulligan
Pleasanton
D. H. Fly
Hondo
Max Ortlieb
Fritz Muller
Bennett
Neb
E. F. Wager
J. W. Evans
N. B.pulliam
George Horner
L. Schwartz
J. F. Baker
Uvalde
George E. Cowden
W. H. Cowden
Fort Worth
J. P. Daskey
Beeville
D. Young
Jacksonville
Fla
Fritz Presun
Henry Presun
LaGrange
Crockett Hotel
Grace Corneil
Mexico
D. F
R. W. Waterman
Seguin
A. L. Slaughter
Waco
Tom Taylor
Big Wells
Jey Bernard
Deutan
San Marcos
San Antonio
Trip Stops at Gunter Hotel in Longview
A traveler from Longview Texas registered at the St. Anthony Hotel. The note mentions a stopover at the Gunter hotel during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunter Hotel
Natton
Longview
Tex
St. Anthony
Clark urges extra Congressional session after March 4
Washington reports Speaker Champ Clark returning to the capital after November 15 with a pledge for an early extra session to fulfill Democratic promises. He outlined priorities including tariff reforms, currency elasticity, and stronger Sherman antitrust amendments.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Democratic Party
Champ Clark
Washington
Capitol
Clark
Fruit Growers Meet in Houston Discuss Pecan Culture
Low Texas fruit growers met today in Houston with a large attendance. Pecan and fruit culture received the main consideration as the conference focused on improving crops and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Texas
Texas Wonder advertised cure for kidney and bladder troubles
An advertisement claims Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder issues including gravel and diabetes, offers two months of treatment per dollar, and guarantees a cure with testimonials, directing readers to Dr. BE. W. street in St. Louis Missouri for mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
BE. W. Street
St. Louis
Adv
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Thos. Goggan & Bros
San Antonio, Texas
Jourdanton
Indes
DR. Pierce
Department OF Insurance and Banking
State OF Texas
Jones Millinery Coo
Alamo Plaza
J. H. Norwood of
The
Ss. L. Quinker
the Crockett
Emil Blum Co
Reaite Weer
E. Houston St
Blackburn
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