Walton Entered Guilty Plea In Detroit Court
James Walton, leader of the Burroughs Adding Machine payroll robbers, pleaded guilty in circuit court in Detroit and received a 12 to 25 year sentence to Jackson prison. Judge Connolly recommended the maximum. Walton made no statement. Walton's wife collapsed as the sentence was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
James Walton
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Jackson
William F. Connolly
Walton
Connolly
Managing Rice Hotel Houston Chief Resigns for Hermit
Homer D. Matthews, longtime Rice Hotel manager in Houston and president of the Texas Hotel Keepers Association, has resigned to take a position with the Hermit as he moves on from several years at the Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer D. Matthews
The
Texas Hotel Keepers’ Associaton
St. Anthony
San Antonio
Rice Hotel
Houston
Hermit
Texas Hotel Keepers face leadership change at exhibit
A telegram to Secretary KR Sanders of the Hotel Keepers' Association reports Mr Matthews must resign as president of the Texas Hotel Keepers' Association when leaving the state. A successor will be named at the Mineral Wells convention in December. Sanders, editor of the Texas Hotel News, and Percy Tyrrell will attend Seguin's formal opening of the new $75,000 hotel, the Aumont, on Wednesday night.
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Age Hotel of
New York
KR. Sanders
Hotel Keepers’ Association
Matthews
Texas Booth
Sanders
Mathews
Texas Hotel Keepers’ Association
Mineral Wells
Texas Hotel News
Percy Tyrrell
Gurter Hotel
Seguin
Aumont
Employees of Southwestern Tel Co Present Play Every Girl
Employees of the Southwestern Telephone Co in San Antonio will present a play titled Every Girl early in January to benefit their families and friends. The show, patterned after Every Woman, features roles such as Every Girl Temptation Industry Selfishness and Luck played by company staff. Rehearsals begin next week and Beethoven Hall is expected to host the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Telephone Co
Southwestern Telephone Company
San Antonio
Percy Redman
Dallas
Beethoven Hall
Boy Scouts to Sell Red Cross Seals for Christmas
The local Boy Scouts council received authorization from national headquarters in New York to sell Red Cross Seals for Christmas packages. J E Foster, president of the local council, approved the plan. The activity was prompted by inquiries from San Antonio seal sellers seeking cooperation. Scouts will offer seals at houses in their neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of America
New York
Red Cross
J. E. Foster
San Antono
Naturalization Petitions Filed in Federal Court
Two petitions for naturalization were filed Tuesday afternoon in the federal court before Clerk A I Campbell. They will be acted on at the December term of the court. Tridencio Harceo Ceballos age 28 born Baca Yucatan Mexico came to the United States on the transport Summer in April 1915. He is a broker. Gervase William Mackle a veterinary surgeon born in Scotland renounced allegiance to King George. He entered the United States in 1906 at Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Campbell
Tridencio Harceo Ceballos
Baca
Yucatan
Mex
United States
Gervase William Mackle
Scotland
King George
Detroit
Mich
Texas land reform idea draws national praise
Austin observers note J T Robison biennial report favors splitting large Texas land holdings to aid settlers. Frank P Walsh of Kansas City thanks the state for a brave effort toward human justice and promoters say Texans show broad minds and wholesome spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
J. T. Robison
Texas
Frank P. Walsh
Kansas City
Committee On Industrial Relations
United States
Walsh
Scriven to Brownsville Heads for Border Signal Post
Brigadier General George P. Scriven chief signal officer of the U S army will leave for Brownsville Wednesday night to inspect signal troops on duty in the district He returned to San Antonio Tuesday after visiting the western border and the expeditionary force in Mexico He discussed plans with Lt Col Edgar Russel and Maj B D Foulois and surveyed land for an aviation post to house two aero squadrons in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Scriven
United States Army
Brownsville
San Antonio
Mexico
Edgar Russel
Southern Department
B. D. Foulois
Foulois
Scriven
Watson murder trial witnesses recount shooting in Teague
W P Brooks testified in Waco that he saw Patterson shot outside the bank on August 28 and heard him say the old man Watson shot him. Brooks, now of Dallas, described watching Watson reach under the door curtain and remove a paper from the glass door as witnesses raised the shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
W. P Brooks
T. R. Watson
Dallas
Teague
Brooks
Patterson
Coal Famine Stages in Baker Oregon Demand for Coal
Baker Oregon faces a coal famine as a railcar shortage disrupts delivery. Mayor C L Baker appealed to railroads after local dealers reported ordering fuel months ago but unable to secure cars to transport it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Oregon
Baker, Ore
C. L. Baker
Greek Steamer Loses Mail After Submarine Intercept
The Greek steamer Erissos arrived in Marseilles reporting a submarine stop and seizure of 118 sacks of mail. The crew was forced to jettison the cargo to avoid further losses.
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Marseilles
Erissos
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Dyspepsia Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, safe cure for sour stomach, indigestion, gas, and dyspepsia with a candy-like taste. It claims five minute relief, digestion of meals, and improved appetite, urging readers to ask a pharmacist to show the formula printed on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Gambrell Denounces Funston Over Border Revival Clash
Dr J B Gambrell Baptist official denounces Maj Gen Frederick Funston for alleged interference with Baptist revivals at Rio Grande border camps. Gambrell warns of a constitutional breach if the president or army press doctrine on preaching and accuses Funston of militarizing religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
J. B. Gambrell
Baptist General Convention
Texas
Frederick Funston
Gambrell
General Funston
Rio Grande
Southern Department
San Antonio
Funston
Rainfall Sweeps Texas With Broad Coverage
A Texas rainstorm dropped substantial rainfall across nearly the entire state Tuesday night, with San Antonio receiving 1.48 inches. Major Allen Buell of the weather bureau says the rain will support crops and vegetation, while forecasts indicate clearing skies by Wednesday night though frost may form. Amarillo recorded 18 degrees, the state’s coldest, as San Antonio fell to 42 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Antonio
Allen Buell
Weather Bureau
Buell
Amarillo
Rogers seeks building ideas for Fort Sam depot project
Colonel Harry L. Rogers, chief quartermaster of the Southern Department, leaves for Detroit and other centers to study modern construction methods for the Fort Sam Houston general supply depot. Captain M. R. Hilgard handles property purchases for adjacent land to expand the warehouse and terminal works with a $750,000 appropriation to create the United States' most complete military supply establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Harry L. Rogers
Southern Department
Detroit
M. R. Hilgard
Rogers
Army
General Depot
United States
Army Quartermaster Corps
Signal Corps
Medical Department
Corps of Engineers
Plans for paving Durango Street in San Antonio
City engineer plans paving Durango Street from South Flores to South Laredo as officials expect council to call bids. The segment lies in front of the proposed Katy passenger station and is urged by San Antonio Belt & Terminal railway officials, with major costs borne by the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango Street
South Flores
South Laredo
Katy
San Antonio
Obituary David Lehr Sr. 56 San Antonio Contractor
David Lehr Sr. 56, a German native who lived in San Antonio 33 years, died at 7 pm Tuesday at his home 123 Alazan Street. He was a building and cement contractor and a member of Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 215 Hermann Sons. Survived by his widow, six sons David Jr John Irwin Howard Warner Fred, three daughters Mrs. B. T. McNeil Gretchen Ruth, two brothers George and Michael. Funeral 3 pm Wednesday from the residence, with burial at Mission Burial Park.
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David Lehr Sr
Alazan Street
Germany
San Antonio
Anton Wenzel Lodge
Hermann Sons
Lehr
David Jr
John
Irwin
Howard
Warner
Havana
Cuba
Fred
Ruidosa
B. T. McNeil
Gretchen
Ruth
George
Michael
Mission Burial Park
Mrs Ida Moebius Dies at 60 in San Antonio Home
Ida Moebius 60 died at 11 30 Tuesday night at 609 North Street San Antonio native of Texas and resident 12 years. Survived by husband Herman two sons Ernest and Luther and daughter Mrs Irene Kahlan all of San Antonio. Funeral at 3 PM Thursday from the residence with Rev A Wolff of St Johns Lutheran Church officiating. Interment in the new Lutheran cemetery.
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Ida Moebius
North Street
Texas
San Antonio
Herman Moebius
Ernest
Luther
Irene Kahlan
A. Wolff
St John’s Lutheran Church
New Lutheran Cemetery
Obituary of Daniel O Connell and Euela Pope
Daniel O Connell is to be sent to Matagorda Wednesday night by Riebe Undertaking Company with relatives. Euela Rembert Pope died at 11 20 Tuesday at 719 Essex Street, born in Eagle Pass and lived in San Antonio fourteen years. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs John R Pope of San Antonio. Funeral at 10 Thursday from residence with interment in City Cemetery No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O'Connell
Matagorda
Riebe Undertaking Company
Euela Rembert Pope
Essex Street
Eagle Pass
Tex
San Antonio
John R. Pope
City Cemetery No. 2
Fred Flores Injured in Elevator Shaft Accident
Fred Flores a 16 year old elevator boy in the Stumberg building was hurt at 12 15 PM Wednesday afternoon after being caught between the elevator cage and the wall. He was taken to the city hospital with lacerations and possible internal injuries. No witnesses were found and hospital staff doubt broken bones though internal injuries could not be ruled out. His parents live at 212 South Colorado Street.
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Fred Flores
Stumberg
Main Plaza
West
Commerce Street
City Hospital
South
Colorado Street
Negroes Cleared in Gambling Cases by Police Court
Seventeen African Americans were discharged in police court after arrests near West Houston and Cameron streets last week. An officer said he found them gambling but did not know the game. Cases were dismissed for want of sufficient evidence. Also from Amoy China, silver scarcity impacts bank currency, with premium dropping to seven percent discount.
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West Houston
Cameron Streets
Searce
China
Amoy
India
Salts Fine for Aching Kidneys
An advertisement urges readers to take four ounces of Rad Salts in water before breakfast to flush and stimulate kidneys. It claims Jad Salts neutralizes urine acids, ends bladder issues, and is harmless and inexpensive, with a local druggist noting high sales to believers in kidney remedies.
Sham Battle Near Palo Alto Marking 1846 Clash
Brownsville district maneuvers marshal more than 20,000 troops around Brownsville and near Palo Alto battlefield. The Brown army defends a seven mile line from Alice road to the Rio Grande while the Whites push to sever Brownsville’s base communications at Point Isabel. General James Parker will review forces Friday outside town.
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Brownsville
Tex
Palo Alto
Taylor
Alice Road
Rio Grande River
San Benito
Point Isabel
Rio Grande
James Parker
Liano Grande
Dealers Accused of Rotting Produce to Hike Prices
Federal agents under United States District Attorney Clyne searched for those responsible after reports that certain produce dealers let fruits and vegetables rot to drive prices higher. Evidence will be shown to a federal grand jury in Chicago. Clyne noted tips of organized agents buying supplies and halting shipments to the Midwest, with seven acres of pumpkins, twenty eight car loads of potatoes and a train load of cabbages destroyed to worsen shortages. wholesalers in Norfolk Philadelphia and Saginaw are said to hold beans to lift costs.
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Chicago
United States
Clyne
Federal Grand Jury
Notable Visitors At Area Hotels In San Antonio
A string of guests and visitors check into local hotels including the Gunter the St Anthony the Menger and the Menger with names from Texas and beyond such as Walter Woodul of Laredo Colonel A C Macomb Mrs Macomb J James B Wells of Browneville J Schaumberg of New Orleans A I Epple of Waco W Woodward of Sour Lake Major General J M Lee and Mrs Lee L H Fousch of Austin and Ford G Lock of Lake Charles among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Woodul
Laredo
Gunter
A. C. Macomb
Fourteenth Cavalry
Army
Macomb
St. Anthony
James B. Wells
Browneville
Menger
J. Schaumberg
New Orleans
Barnard Kfeld
Lester Kfeld
Severe
Anthony
A. I Epple
Waco
W. Woodward
Sour Lake
A. W. Peck Jr
New Britain
Conn
J. M. Lee
U. S&s. Army
Lee
H. H. Schwark
Dallas
George T. Winne
Springfield
Maes
T. Anthony
Ford G. Lock
Lake Charles
Menger. Co
W. Ruby
A. W. Wrople
Chicago
Inl
W. Nugent
Houston
L. H. Fousch
Austin
City headlight dimming law blocked by judge ruling unclear
Enforcement of the headlight dimming ordinance was blocked by Corporation Judge Lowther who says the law is not clear enough for convictions. Police arrested 22 defendants Monday under orders of Commissioner Uhr, but all were dismissed in court. One officer quips about drivers with glaring lights being found not guilty. Commissioner Uhr supports any device to reduce glare. Lancaster believes only patented lenses or car leases meet the law. Judge Lowther notes doubt benefits defendants.
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Lowther
Uhr
Lancaster
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Burroughs
Homer D. Mathews
Hermitage Hotel
Grand Opera House
Emma Bunting
Ape
Phone Crockett
Interstate-Orpheum
Keith
Ason
Bonita
Lew Hearn
J. K. Emmet & CO
Surearthur Dunn
Beaumonte
Lassic
Nardini
Variety
Fire
Florenz Ames
Adelaide Winthrop
Holman Bros
Pathe News
Pauline Thurston
Ankers
United States Navy
Alamo Street
George M. Cohan
Cohan
Holiday
Frank Otto
Lola Merrill
Robinson
Watson
Col. H. L. Rogers
North
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Boy
Maneuver Field
Strictly Union Theaters
Strand Theater
Dorothy Eckles
Loftus & Loftus
Windmill Duo
Dad Fisk
Baby Fairie Osborn
Queen Theater
House OF
Billie Burke
Othe
Gloria
Dorothy Gish
Little
Empire Today
Lucille Stewart
Huntley Gordon
Vitagraph
Pathe Weekly
Earle Williams
Implete
Royal Today
Bertha Kaylich
Stewart Holmes
Wm. Fox
Kolb & Dill
Louise Hoff
Jack Pickford
Booth Tarkington
Seventeen
Empire
Gail Kane
Scarlet Oath
Royal
Helen Holmes
Lumberlands
Farnum
Spissel Bros. & Mack
Hilliar
Funny Trickster
Tim
Marion Dee
Flying Lamys
SDAY
Pickford
Dr.Lyons
Dr. Lyon
W. Lyon & Sons, Inc
W.27th St
N. Y. City
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