O'Brien brings new minstrel company to Grand stage
Neil O'Brien presents a traditional minstrel show at the Grand with a full troupe led by Eddie Ross and Eddie Mazier. The production features elaborate scenic settings and includes Solphia Benucci performing the Salome dance as part of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil O'Brien
O’brien
Eddie Ross
London
Eddie Mazier
Pete Detzel
Casper Nowak
Ward Barton
Joe Carey
Arthur Blake
al Fontaine
Walter Lindsey
Doran & Strong
Papino
Georgie Hagen
Mile
Sophia Benucci
Salome
Vision Fugitive in Salome at Grand Theater
In Act II of Salome at the Grand tonight and Sunday, King Herod dreams of Salome after a potion misfires. He sings the aria The Vision Fugitive as attendants look on, then sinks back exhausted and unsettled amid Oriental splendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salome
Herod
Cuban Fans Arrive Ahead of Championship Series
Cuban visitors lead by Ely Martinez of Almendares arrive in New York to observe the series. The party includes three Havana correspondents and a few fans. Martinez notes Cuban clubs are solidly established in Havana as interest in baseball grows, with Cuban players such as Marsans of the Reds and two Cubans on the Washington team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ely Martinez
Almendares Baseball Club
Havana
Provincipal
Cuba
Senor Martinez
United States
Ono Bola
Marsans
Cincinnatis
Shrimp For Fishing At Riverside Restaurant Adv
An advertisement notes shrimp available for fishing use at the Riverside Restaurant offering seafood dishes and potential specials. The item highlights shrimp as a featured catch and dining option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Social Calendar Event at Fort Sam Houston
Mrs Alonzo Gray Miss Olive Gray and Miss Alice Gray host a reception from 4 30 until 6 at their quarters Fort Sam Houston honoring Mrs Porter and Miss Edith Baird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Gray
Olive Gray
Alice Gray
Fort Sam Houston
Porter
Edith Baird
Phoenix Club Names Officers And Study Plans
The Phoenix Club reports new officers for the year including Mrs. H. H. Branham as president and Miss Elizabeth McIngvale as secretary. The program committee features Mesdames Shand and Anthony and Mr. Stapler. Social chair Mrs. Rice leads with assistants Fox and McIngvale. The club will study Hamlet and devote time to art, including Michelangelo Donatello Titian and other masters, plus Japanese art and sculpture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Club
H. H. Branham
W. S. Anthony
M. Fuller
Elizabeth McIngvale
Hugh B. Rice
Annie Ramsey
Mesdames Allister Shand
Anthony
J. B. Stapler
J. O. Fox
Elizabeth McInevale
Michael Angelo
Donatello Titian
Leap couple to travel for a month visiting Chicago and Rochester
Dr and Mrs Mary L Leap depart today for a month long tour visiting Chicago Illinois and Rochester New York. The trip includes stops in two city areas with travel details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Leap
Chicago
Rochester
Til
San Antonio Turn Verein Hosts Season Opener Hop
The San Antonio Turn Verein will entertain with a hop at Turner Hall this evening. It opens the season of social affairs with plans for a memorable event and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Houston Family Returns From New York Trip
Mr and Mrs A W Houston and Miss Elizabeth Houston returned Wednesday from New York after a month away Mrs Houston attended the convention of Protestant Episcopal Churches of America but Mr Houston’s business ended the trip early The family enjoyed time at the Waldorf Astoria and met friends from elsewhere in the country
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Houston
Elizabeth Houston
New York
Gridiron opens with tougher early season slate in East
New York Oct 4 The opening of October schedules features tougher games in the East with Penn and Cornell facing strong foes. Penn meets Lafayette in a hard contest while Cornell eyes revenge after last year’s defeats. Harvard and Yale play lighter tests as Army and Navy begin their campaigns at Annapolis and West Point respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Penna
Cornell
Quakers
Ithaca
University of Pennsylvania
Lafayette
Young
Oberlin College
Harvard
Bates
Yale
University of Maine
Tom Shevlin
Maine
Army
Navy
Naval Academy
University of Pittsburg
Annapolis
Military Academy
Stevens Institute
West Point
Early fall cough remedy ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar
An advertisement from Fischer's Drug Store promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a soothing quick aid for coughs and colds common in early fall. It claims the medicine calms irritated air passages and is a well known family remedy that yields results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Fischer’s Drug Store
Destructive Flood Drowns Luling Area Bridges Railroads
After heavy rains in Luling Texas the San Marcos river and Plum Creek rose to record levels. Plum Creek reached as wide as three miles and the San Marcos river up to a mile in places. Bridges and railroad tracks washed away and thousands of bales of open cotton and other crops destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luling
Tex
San Marcos
Plum Creek
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Relief For Home Keeper S Health
The ad claims Foley Kidney Pills invigorate a home keeping woman improving strength and vitality. It asserts kidney and bladder issues, back pain and nervousness vanish with use, promoting irregular bladder action as well. Fischer's Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fischer's Drug Store
Oklahoma Colleges Open 1913 Season With Big Win
Oklahoma State University opened the 1913 football season by defeating Central State Normal 83 to 0, as colleges and schools across the state began play on October 4 in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University
Central State Normal
River side Restaurant Ad Offers Fresh Seafood and Meats
An advertisement styled item lists Look-Shrimp frog legs black bass Spanish mackerel pompano gulf trout and meats available at the River side Restaurant Ady. The fragment suggests a menu or sale promo from a local eatery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Ady
Early Fall Frocks and Suits Describe Plaid Ratine and Black Broadcloth Styles
The article showcases two fall outfits. One is a plaid ratine frock with chiffon and white satin vest, fringe trim, and a plaid full skirt with a self-sash. The other is a black broadcloth tailored suit with Hercules braid trim, a swallow-tail coat, and ornate braid and embroidery details.
Archibald Renews Contract With German Stable
Archibald the American rider at the head of Germany's winning jockeys renews his contract with Baron S A von Oppenheim. He rejects big offers to ride in France. The Oppenheim stable leads German and world winnings with 196 640 dollars by Sept 14, close to last year’s government stud record. Other European leaders include Baron E de Rothschild in France 140 000 dollars J B Joel in England 110 000 dollars and B Mautner von Markhof in Austria 120 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Archibald
Germany
Baron S. A. von Oppenheim
Oppenheim
Graditz
Europe
Baron E. de Rothschild
France
J. B. Joel
England
B. Mautner von Markhof
Austria
Prohibition Territory Seizes Alcohol Violations Across State
A prohibition crackdown reports beverages sold without occupation tax payments. Samples show alcohol content from 1 to 11 percent. Suits target occupation tax of 2000 to 4000 dollars yearly. Criminal prosecutions may lead to prison terms for sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troller
Prohibition
Pure Food Commissioner
Pending Applications Held Until Commissioner Returns
Chief Bank Clerk Bonner reports several applications await action but all filings are to be held until the commissioner returns, affecting decisions on authority to do business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonner
Suits Likely Against Cider Makers In Texas
Austin Texas October 4 suits will be filed soon against about 150 manufacturers and dealers of cider and related beverages. Comptroller Lane compiled a full transaction list and sent it to the attorney general's office with orders to recover the occupation tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Comptroller
Attorney General's Department
Charters Issued in Austin Texas
Charters issued to Hill Crest Realty Company of Dallas with capital stock 6500. Incorporators J W Wright R P Woford and J A Bergfeld. Bass Drug Company of Terrell with capital stock 26000. Incorporators Sidney Bass S J Bass and Co C Roberts. Comanche Brick Company of Comanche with capital stock 15000. Incorporators H Burks D H Cunningham Jr and J C Henderson. Final payment of capital stock by Pierre L Russell Inc of Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
The
Hill Crest Realty Company of
Dallas
Capital
J. W. Wright
R. P. Wofford
J. A. Bergfeld
Bass Drug Company of
Terrell
Sidney Bass
S. J. Bass
Cc. C. Roberts
Comanche Brick Company of
Comanche
Capital Stoc
H. Burks
D. H. Cunningham Jr
J. C. Henderson
Pierre L. Russell, Inc
New Company Enters Texas Market
The department of insurance and banking grants a certificate of authority to Commonwealth Bonding and Casualty Company of Phoenix Arizona to operate in Texas for the current year. The firm reports a capital stock of 300000 dollars and a surplus of 82251 dollars with general offices in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Department of Insurance and Banking
Texas
Commonwealth Bonding and Casualty Company of
Phoenix
Ariz
Fort Worth
High Waters Damage Bridge Near San Angelo
High waters in the Colorado river near San Angelo Texas have seriously damaged several bents of the Orient Railroad bridge. Rains also damaged several small Orient bridges west of here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
Colorado River
Here
Orient
Jeannette Outpoints Langford In Madison Square Garden Bout
Jeannette defeats Sam Langford in ten rounds at Madison Square Garden in New York on October 4. Jeannette weighs 195 pounds and Langford 199 1 2 pounds in the heavyweight contest between two Black fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette
Langford
New York
Joe Jeannette
Sam Langford
Madison Square Garden
Quick Help to Backache and Rheumatism Foley Kidney Pills
An advertising notice touts Foley Kidney Pills as a fast remedy for backache rheumatism and to improve kidney function. It claims kidneys are toned to healthy activity and promises prompt good results through use. Fischer's Drug Store is listed as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Fischer’s Drug Store
Ady
State Banking Board Delays Action on Bank Applications
During the absence of Commissioner of Insurance and Banking W W Collier the state banking board will take no action on any applications of state banks for certificates of authority or other approvals until his return. The pause affects all state banks awaiting certificates and may delay license issuances and regulatory steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Commissioner of Insurance and Banking
W. W. Collier
State Banking Board
San Antonio Auto Club Promotes Road Sign Program
San Antonio Automobile Club passes resolutions to offer lettered road signs to county road commissioners at actual cost to aid road work in the area. D. E. Colp oversees sign distribution, nine new members approved, and warns of impassable River avenue section after heavy rains. Ford plants in Houston and Dallas advancing with 6000 car capacity each. local sales rooms expand and a new 6000 square foot warehouse is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Automobile Club
Chamber of Commerce
Automobile Club
D. E. Colp
Bexa County Highway League
R. T. Pruitt
River Avenue
North Loop
Club House
Blanco Road
Houston
Dallas
Ford
Texas
Clifton George
Ford Sales Company
Mr. George
Galveston Road
A Southwest highway official reveals ford tips for deep water
D E Colp of the Bexar County Highway League says a slow approach through water doubles the safe depth crossed. He advises using slow gear, entering upstream diagonally to reduce waves that push water toward the carburetor, cutting engine risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Colp
Bexar County Highway League
Southwest
Mr. Colp
Firestone Tire Shipment Arrives for Fall Trade
Bird song and Potchernick local distributors report a large Firestone tire shipment ready for fall trade. The lot includes dual tread non-skid and regular smooth tread tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone
Birdsong & Potchernick
Buicks Delivered Despite Flood Impacts in San Antonio
B R Webb of the Buick branch reports a week of steady deliveries with 29 Buicks dispatched to the San Antonio territory. Cars were ordered through the local house but shipped directly from the factory amid the flooded country conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Webb
Buick
San Antonio
Local Ford Touring Car Becomes Delivery Wagon for Schultz Bakery
Clifton George of the Ford Sales Company reports a converted Ford touring car recently added to city commercial vehicles. The Schultz bakery on Austin street uses the vehicle for daily bread delivery, with the body built by a local body-builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton George
Ford Sales Company
Schultz Bakery
Austin Street
Hartman Visits Dallas Area as Studebaker Service Lead
H F Hartman of Dallas, superintendent of repairs for the Studebaker state service department, arrives in the city to extend service to all Studebaker owners. He designates A E Staacke Auto Company as the local Studebaker distributor and headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Hartman
Dallas
Studebaker State Service Department
Hartman
Studebaker
A. E. Staacke Auto Company
Hudson Six Completes Rocky Point Hill Drive Says Ferryman
William Steinhardt of the Hudson Company cites a sworn Montana ferryman’s statement about the Hudson Six making the Rocky Point crossing on the Missouri River unaided. The hill is two and three quarters miles long with seven sharp turns over soft adobe soil, and about four cars per month use the route. The ferryman notes the Hudson is the first to pull Rocky Point hill without horse help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steinhardt
Hudson Company
Montana
Rocky Point Crossing
Missouri River
Rocky Point Hill
Hudson
W. P. Turner
Wilder, Mont
Local resident touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound ad
Will G. Richmond of Inglewood California answers inquiries about Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He claims it greatly benefited him for bronchial trouble and cough after other remedies failed, stating it is more like a food than a medicine. Fischer's Drug Store carries it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will G. Richmond
Inglewood
Cal
Foley
Fischer's
Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West Tour Impresses Crowds
The 101 Ranch Wild West show led by Miller Brothers and Edward Arlington has grown rapidly since its 1910 origins. Joe Miller directs arena performances while Arlington handles advance duties with nearly 100 staff and three cars. The touring spectacle features Indians cowboys cowgirls gun experts and bucking horses as it travels to major cities across the United States Canada and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Canada
Mexico
Miller Brothers
101
Edward Arlington
Joseph C. Miller
Joe’ Miller
Millers
Miller
Arenic
Arlington
101 Ranch Wild West
Mr. Arlington
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Coleman
Coleman Mfg. Co
Memphis, Tenn
Neil O’brien
Minstrels
Eege
Housewives
Bell Telephone
Beulah B. Patterson
Altor
Hertzberg’s
E. Hertzberg Jewelry Co
Houston & St. Mary's Sts
A Collman
HE Callum
Queens of Fashion
McCallum Hosiery CO
Northampton
Mass
Baker’s Cocoa
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Miller Bros
Ranch Wild West Exhibition
Alamo Plaza
Arnold
NOA Spears CO
Losoya Street
Mike Goggan
Houston St
Tate
Potchernick-Birdsong Coq
Wedston St
Crockett
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