San Antonio Gulf railroad announces traffic to open early
Vice President A Inder confirms passenger service between San Antonio and Uvalde with a ceremonial spike and a six mile south ceremony near Charlotte. Charles Graebner of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and local delegates witness the completion of the south section from Fowlerton, marking a milestone for the line and regional towns along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio, & Gulf Railroad
A. Inder
San and
Uvalde
Charlotte
San Antonio
S Graebner
Tonio
Charles Graebner
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad
Southern Division
Women Praise Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Local letters describe relief from severe monthly illness after using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Ethune of Sikeston Missouri and Mrs Moore of Murrayville Illinois credit the remedy with restoring strength, easing backache and nervous symptoms, and allowing them to resume daily tasks and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyone
Mary
Yville, Ill
Pinkham
Charles Moore
Murrayville
Ill
Cure Petition for Eczema Claim Prompts Personal Letter
A dated personal appeal touts a remedy for eczema and skin diseases promising cure after years of practice. The letter offers a trial treatment and urges readers to write for proof and comfort, naming a Park Square address and a bank reference.
Driving Last Spike: San Antonio Uvalde Gulf Railroad Progress
A. R. Ponder lauds route as fertile for Texas growth as ceremony marks start of the line. Uvalde delegates praised, with J. W. Evans and C. J. Baine speaking. J. M. Edwards celebrates years of planning and the project’s fruition, aided by San Antonio and Uvalde supporters including J. E. Franklin and William Cassin who secured key rights of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponder
J. Graebner
San Antonian
San Antonio & Aransas
Pass
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf
A. R. Ponder
Texas
Uvalde
J. W. Evans
C. J. Baine
Fowlerton
Charlotte
San Antonians
San Antonio
J. M. Edwards
Orphanage Fund Nears Completion for St John’s Rebuilds
The Chamber of Commerce has raised most of a $25,000 orphanage fund for St John’s restoration. Receipts bring total to $23,500 with $1,500 more in hand and mail contributions expected to finish the goal. The funds are to be turned over to Bishop Shaw on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
St. John’s
Bishop Shaw
Alarm clocks used in bomb explosions shock trial
Indianapolis testimony at the dynamite conspiracy trial describes how McManigal bought twelve small clocks in 1910 after a McKees Rock bombing. Miss Margaret Burns says clocks were for friends in the country, while Miss Anna Elliott notes all clocks in stock were purchased in Indianapolis. Clocks tied to bombs synchronized detonation and matched a clock found in Peoria and another in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
McNamara Brothers
Ortie &. McManigal
McManigal
Pittsburg
McKees Rock
Margaret Burns
Anna Elliott
Peoria
Ills
Los Angeles
Bull Moose Campaign Finances Reported in County
The Bull Moose faction of Bexar County filed a sworn campaign report through manager William L. Stiles with County Judge Phil Shook. It shows receipts of 1087.75 and expenditures of 1062.13 leaving a 25.62 balance. expenses were the largest among contingents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Stiles
San Antonio
T. T. VanderHoeven
J. Hall Bell
O.S. Newell
J. Stevens Jr
Thornton Stevens
J. O. Terrell
A. C. Cresson
Nat Washer
William L. Stiles
Phil Shook
Fine House for Sale in San Antonio at Bargain Terms
One of the finest residences in San Antonio offered for sale. The M. Halfft Homestead on Goliad street is described as close in, in a good neighborhood, with favorable terms. Woodward & Altgelt handle the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
M. Halfft
Goliad Street
Woodward & Altgelt
Rain Forecast Brings Damp Weather Ahead
The weather forecast warning of rain and colder conditions is echoed by Major Allen Buell of the local weather bureau. An area of diminished pressure in the southwest and a high pressure area in the northwest suggest several days of disagreeable, wet weather for the region.
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Allen Buell
Quiet Town Feared for Rioting in Merryville
A telephone report from Merryville says town is quiet this morning but authorities fear rioting could break out at any moment. Company K of the Louisiana National Guard arrived in town early today en route to Merryville to help maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deridder
Merryville
Company K
Louisiana National Guard
Clever hat theft nets nickels in Dallas drug store
Police report a man bought liniment, asked to retreat to the back, then filled his hat with 40 dollars in nickels and dimes from the safe. A hole in the hat let coins spill as he exited, leaving a trail of coins a block long before he disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An old advert touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick harmless remedy for sour or gassy stomachs. It claims the product digests food, relieves indigestion in minutes, and costs fifty cents for a large case at drug stores.
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Relief for Children
Folky advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for kids claiming it cleanses stomach liver and bowels with a pleasant fig taste. It stresses safety uses for all ages, directions on packaging, and urges asking a druggist for the full name Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Pardons to Be Issued by Governor Colquitt in Texas
Governor Colquitt prepares a list of Thanksgiving pardons with most to be conditional. The conditional pardons release long-term convicts on good behavior and recall if conditions are violated. More than 100 pardons granted, with only three ordered returned in over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Battles and casualties across the Mexican border reported
A Washington special reports at least twenty three killed or seriously wounded on the American side during fighting near the Mexican border under Madero. Other injuries and an alliance between Higino Aguilar and the Zapatistas are noted. Four Mexican federals are held in the United States after a clash near Colonia Fernandez. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a digestive aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Madero
Special Army Board
Francis J. Kernan
Washington
el Paso
Tex
Douglass, Ariz
Mexico City
Zapatistas
Puebla
Morelos
Mexico
Higino Aguilar
Aguilar
Gaudencio Delallave
Barranca Honda
Tepeji
Hachita
N. M
War Department
Steever
Fort Bliss
Colonia Fernandez
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Jose Cordova
A Big Chicken Supper Tonight at Riverside H Restaurant
A Riverside restaurant advertises a big chicken supper for tonight and a turkey dinner for tomorrow at 25c. The notice highlights affordable meals and dining options at the Riverside H.
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Riverside H
Memorial Library Dedication at St Marys College
The Charles Francis memorial library at St Marys College was formally dedicated with alumni and faculty speeches. Highlights included unveiling a sepia portrait of Brother Charles Francis, remarks by Rev. Father Ei and J Yamin, and school songs by the S M C orchestra.
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St. Mary's College
Charles Francis
St. Mary’s
Hugh Rice
Father Ei
St. Mary’s College
J. Yamin
Harold Tynan
William Davis
J. W. Cones
T. M. Paschal
Edward Dwyer
America
Board pleased with progress at normals
State Superintendent F M Bralley and the four state normals at Canyon City Denton Huntsville and San Marcos report crowded capacity and splendid work. The regents meet December 9 to formalize a report to the governor and legislature on needs and likely enlargement of the normals.
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Austin
Tex
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
F. M. Bralley
State Normal Board of Regents
Canyon City
Denton
Huntsville
San Marcos
Jury under way in Sneed murder case at Fort Worth
Ten jurors chosen in the John Bear Sneed murder trial with two more to select from twenty six veniremen. A new juror is T H Bird a farmer from near Bedford joining a panel of all farmers with families including a baby three weeks old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
John Bear
T. H. Bird
Bedford
Driver Fined for Reckless Driving in City Court
George Foster was fined $20 by Judge Buckley for driving a horse attached buggy that struck a woman boarding a street car near West Houston and Laredo after a Thursday night incident. Co. Roach paid $10 for driving faster than four miles per hour at Navarro and Houston. Chief Lancaster ordered stricter traffic enforcement as police cite recent accidents.
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George Foster
Buckley
West Houston
Laredo
Co. Roach
Navarro Street
Houston Street
Lancaster
Missing Child Robert Dunbar Jr Reward Offered
Chief Lancaster received a circular from Dan Lehon, Burns National Detective agency southern division general manager, offering a $6000 reward for information on 4 year old Robert Dunbar Jr. missing since August 23 after wandering from his parents while camping at Swazie Lake near Opelousas Louisiana. No ransom demand reported.
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Lancaster
Dan
Lehon
Burns’ National Detective Agency
Robert Dunbar Jr
Swazie Lake
Opelousas
Campaign committee meeting postponed due to illness
The Charities Fund association campaign committee meeting, planned to finalize fundraising for the charity amalgamation budget, has been indefinitely postponed because several members are ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Charities Fund Association
Appraisers Named in San Antonio Uvalde & Gulf Land Case
Judge Phil Shook appointed R. D. Inscher Jesse Oppenheimer and D. K. Furnish to value a Frio Road tract owned by Mary E and Thomas F Brady for condemnation. Proceedings were filed in the county court on October 30.
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San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railway
Phil Shook
R. D. Inscher
Jesse Oppenheimer
D. K. Furnish
Mary E
Thomas F. Brady
Frio Road
Appraisers to Convene for Condemnation Suits in County
The board of appraisers will meet November 27 to rule on land takings filed by the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf. Each suit alleges the railroad and owner cannot agree on price, with county judge appointing appraisers and allowed appeals from the board's findings.
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San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf
Wenona River Steamer Burns at Luxora Landing
Fire at Luxora Arkansas left the small Mississippi steamer Wenona burned to the waterline. One roustabout is missing. Wenona valued at 20000 dollars. Origin of the blaze undetermined. United States Marshal Nolte and Deputy Hollaman return from Waco court and will travel back to attend further sessions Monday.
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Memphis
Tenn
Luxora
Ark
Waco
United States
Nolte
Hollaman
Architects Form Texas Chapter of American Institute of Architects
Preliminary organization of a Texas chapter of the American Institute of Architects is completed. Seven Texas architects join, with a charter to be issued soon for permanent status. Atlee B. Ayres and Carl Scutter are elected vice presidents of the State Architects Association for the coming year.
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American Institute of Architects
Texas
Atlee B. Ayres
Houston
State Architects’ Association
Ayres
Carl Scutter
State Association
Southern Hotel Association to Organize in New Orleans
Hotel men from Louisiana Arkansas Texas Mississippi Alabama Georgia and Florida will meet in New Orleans on November 21 and 22 to organize a Southern Hotel association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Southern Hotel Association
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Dent Charles Graebner
Comerc
Czema
Geanaten
Park Square
Bes
Third National Bank
Seladie
Number
Bull Moosers
Army Board
Hood
Burns Detective Agency
Louisiana Bay
Charities Fund
Witness
Frio
A. Collman
Main Av
American Institute
Beacon Hill
North Side
Laurel Heights
Daured Heights
Grant
Mistletoe Avenues
Beacon Hill Coo. (Inc
Nicholson, Furnish & Smith
Underwood
Underwood Typewriter Co., Inc
West Commerce Street
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