German Prince at Grand Promotes Wilson and Charmion Act
Al H. Wilson, famed German comedian, headlines at the Grand for three nights starting Friday with a matinee Saturday in A German Prince. The show features scenic sets, a strong supporting cast, and Wilson singing popular numbers amid Tyrolean scenes. Charmion performs a provocative trapeze act with lace hose giveaways for ladies, drawing growing matinee crowds and potential record attendance.
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al H. Wilson
America
Metz von Archmien
A. C. Gunter
Rhine
Plaza Theater
Charmion
Physicians Praise Sirolin Remedy For Consumption
A year of introduction of Sirolin in the United States is backed by endorsements from European specialists. The remedy reportedly builds the body, increases appetite, aids digestion, calms coughing, and reduces mucus. information is offered by the Sirolin Company in New York and is being distributed by leading druggists.
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United States
Europe
Sirolin Company
West Broadway
New York City
Cannot Erect Board Fences On Streets
Court of Civil Appeals upholds Caswell Smith and W B Davis in damages against American Construction for building a sidewalk fence during construction. Court rules fences obstructing streets or sidewalks are illegal. Caswell Smith awarded 1250 dollars and Davis 1350 dollars for diminished light and air and diverted business.
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Austin
Tex
Court of Civil Appeals
Caswell & Smith
American Construction Company
Mthen
W. B. Davis
Congress Avenue
Davis
Biplane Flights Resume in El Campo After Wind Delays
After days of high winds and a stubborn motor, Smith and Hahn of Houston achieved several fairly successful flights at El Campo. Pilots J. J. Pontius and Cecil Payne of Sedalia alternated in the biplane.
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EL Campo
Tex
Smith & Hahn
Houston
J. J. Pontius
Cecil Payne
Sedalia
Port Lavaca Added To Trade Excursion Route Visit
At a trades excursion committee meeting of the Jobbers and Manufacturers league in the Gunter building last night plans extended trade trip No 2 to include Port Lavaca. Merchants promise an oyster feast for the San Antonio boosters and sleepers will replace day coaches. Alfred Duerler elected treasurer. committee members listed.
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Jobbers’ and Manufacturers’ League
Gunter Building
Port Lavaca
San Antonio
John F. Fentiman
R. L. Burnett
E. Praeger
H. Rilling Jr
J. C. Tips Sr
J. H. Kirkpatrick
A. B. Comstock
J. F. Kline
Hugo Goodman
George T. Allensworth
James
J. E. Harper
B. M. Hammond
H. E. Hildebrand
Alfred Duerler
W. J. Morrison
H. D. Elliott
Albert Steves Jr
Ad F. Richter
William L. Schlesinger
Lester and Moore at the Royal Deliver Unusual Vaudeville
Lester and Moore perform at the Royal offering singing and dancing in a highly praised act. William Lester, a comedian, elicits maximal merriment with a deadpan face and fresh jokes while Blanca Moore charms with popular songs including a praised Spanish number.
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the Royal
Lester
Moore
William Lester
Blanca Moore
Mr. Lester
Midland to Celebrate Well Irrigation Milestone
Midland Texas announces a December 8 celebration marking the Moran well as the largest water source yet found in West Texas. The Moran well yields 2000 gallons from 121 feet, prompting special rail fares nationwide and from Texas for homeseekers and land men to inspect the discovery.
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Midland
Texas
Moran
Phonetic spelling echoes foreign sounds in English
A Philology student notes that Italians spell rice phonetically to match their sound system. He compares to French borrowings rosbif raout glougue and Spanish priza, showing how foreign phonetics shape word forms across languages.
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Rosbif
Raout
Glougue
Publicity Fund Grows as Chamber Directors canvass
Five Chamber of Commerce directors began a morning canvass to raise funds for a San Antonio publicity drive. Subscriptions came in steadily and more board members planned to join in the afternoon. Chairman Reutzel remains determined that business leaders will support the league, even as the campaign extends beyond initial expectations. Directors present this morning were James Kapp A B Stephens T H Flannery B Knox and F Reutzel.
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Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Reutzel
James Kapp
A. B. Stephens
T. H. Flannery
B. Knox
F. Reutzel
WILL GO TO PERSIA John F Green Heads Persian Customs Gendarmerie
John F Green brother of late Senator Robert B Green and Nat Green has been appointed head of the Persian Customs Gendarmerie to reorganize the Persian custom service. He previously served as assistant chief of police in Manila after going to the Philippines in 1899 and earning the rank of Captain. His San Antonio roots and family are noted. Judge Bob
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Green
Robert B. Green
Nat Green
Manila Daily Bulletin
San Antonio
Green
Manila
P. I
Philippines
Bob
Public lecture on sanitation and medical efficiency
Judge James N Wilkerson of Fort Worth will speak at Travis Park Methodist church Friday November 17 at 8 pm on The Public's Responsibility for Sanitation and a Higher Standard of Medical Efficiency. The talk is third in a Citizens' committee on public instruction series and argues national health equals national wealth and public duty to improve medical practice.
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Travis Park Methodist Church
James N. Wilkerson
Fort Worth
Citizens’ Committee On Public Instruction
Figure head remark during lunacy trial sparks court laughter
J H Hall on trial for lunacy claimed he was a figure head and that detectives were the same. Dr Berrey testified Hall believed he was burned by electricity and that detectives in the city were figure heads. The exchange drew a rare audience laugh in county court.
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J. H. Hall
Hall
Dr. Berrey
Judge Shook
Brilliant Star Seen in Daylight Across City
In Charlotte on November 16 around 9:50 AM a bright star was visible in daylight in a clear sky, drawing crowds as observers speculated weather conditions caused the unusual sight. The report also notes a bizarre aside about Maoris cutting off toes to fit shoes.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
N. C
So Sea Islands
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TRIP
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Frio Valley
Fowlerton
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Persia
Persian Customs Service
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Directo
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Carters
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Eastman Kodaks
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