Test motor truck for use of Army
War Department sends a Samp-50n two ton motor truck to Fort Sam Houston for trials to assess its practicality for transporting military equipment. Major Robert H Rolfe oversees the test as Fort Sam Houston Quartermaster with hope to reduce wagon trains by about one third and cut transport costs, aiding future garrison mobility. Abrams and Koenigheim advertise custom tailoring in Conroy Building.
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War Department
Fort Sam Houston
Quartermaster General
United States
San Antonio
Robert H. Rolfe
Texas
Washington
Wealthy traveler named Doc Walker returns to Dallas with cash
In Dallas a five year earlier penniless man named Doc Walker revealed to Assistant Chief Lane that he now carries over 50 thousand dollars. He produced a grip containing 56000 dollars and claimed to have earned the money in Lexington as a horse doctor, confirming his identity by recognition.
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Dallas
Tex
Doc” Walker
Lane
Walker
Lexington
Search by 200-strong posse for attacker near Brooklyn
A posse of 200 men led by police and Fort Hamilton soldiers combed Bay Ridge woods in search of a man who attacked 19 year old Agnes Vaught last night. She lies semi conscious in a Brooklyn hospital with a fractured skull and over 100 injuries. She recalls a foreigner of medium height with prodigious strength. scratches may help identification.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Fort Hamilton
Bay Ridge
Brooklyn
Agnes Vaught
Vaught
New San Antonio Building Ordinance Adopted with Two Amendments
The San Antonio city council adopted a new building ordinance after an adjourned session that lasted nearly two hours. City Clerk Fries read the ordinance for an hour and a half. Alderman Joel A. Lipscomb was elected recorder pro tempore to avoid delays in the corporation court. The two amendments, both accepted, addressed bill boards: one requiring steel frames metal surfaces and concrete foundations, the other restricting placement within 200 yards of railroad crossings.
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San Antonio
Fries
Corporation Court
Buckley
Joel A. Lipscomb
Fifth Ward
Lambert
Boynton
Laredo Board of Trade Considers Fort McIntosh Post
A delegation from the Laredo Board of Trade debates whether to wait for General Wood or return to San Antonio to urge retention of Fort McIntosh. They expect a decision on Major General Wood’s arrival this afternoon. General Duncan deferred the matter to the war department as no dates for Stimson or Wood have been confirmed.
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San Antonio
Laredo
Hartman Departs as International Club Secretary
At the monthly directorate meeting A W Hartman severed ties with the club after three years as secretary. Claude Mills became the new secretary outlining future work. Hartman praised the election of a capable map for the post. Two new members, J I Ellison of San Antonio and M Fouts Jr of Guadalajara, Mexico, were elected. Directors present included A W Stxiti J S Sweet A T Mills F B Higgs T L Conroy F W Church T M Paschal and Dr SB Cunnine.
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The
International Club
A. W. Hartman
Claude Mills
Hartman
J. I. Ellison
San Antonio
M Fouts, Jr
Guadalajara
Mexico
A. W. Stxiti
J. S. Sweet
A. T. Mills
F. B. Higgs
T. L. Conroy
F. W. Church
T. M. Paschal
Dr. 8S. P. Cunnine
First Offense Suspended Sentence Arises In Bexar County
In Bexar County a first offender burglary defendant, Claude Cleveland 18, seeks a suspended sentence under the new law. Judge Edward Dwyer expressed sympathy and ordered the defendant to consult with counsel. Other cases include Jake G Grant receiving two years after guilty plea and several two year sentences for burglary.
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Bexar County
Claude Cleveland
Thirty-seventh District Court
Brenneman
Edward Dwyer
Jake G. Grant
Grant
Sam Thompson
Maximiliano Martinez
Bonnie Miles
Huntsville
Effie Adams
Mexico
Dwyer
Alias Capias
Homes Needed for Delinquent and Abused Children
The San Antonio Humane Society reports September cases involving several children sent to homes and convents, private placements, or guardians. some spared by warning care. Thirty six animals were investigated with some killed or removed from harness. two cruelty prosecutions yielded a five dollar fine.
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San Antonio Humane Society
Society
Sunset Officials Declare End of Local Strike
Sunset officials from the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad say the strike at Sunset shops is over as 300 workers replace 135 former strikers. An official notes no local strikers answered return notices and hints at possible rehires to cover vacancies. Del Rio and Glidden sites report sixteen and thirty six strike breakers respectively.
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Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad
H. F. Anderson
del Rio
Glidden
Mr. Anderson
State board buys bonds funds and names educators
The state board of education in Austin Texas purchased 44 300 dollars in school bonds at five percent for the permanent school fund. Grace Younger was elected tutor and Grace Berry assistant instructor at the Southwest Texas normal in San Marcos. Gordonville district received 500 dollars to establish an agriculture department.
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Tex
State Board of Education
Grace Younger
Grace Berry
Texas Normal
San Marcos
Gordonville
Grayson County
Department of Agriculture
Soldier Loses 175 Dollars From Coat On Train
Walter W. Edwards a stationed soldier reports 175 dollars disappeared from the pocket of his coat left in the smoking room of a Southern Pacific train car late Tuesday afternoon. Detective Knaus is on the case with no arrest yet. Edwards was en route east on furlough from California when the coat was left briefly unattended near Valentine a small station west of San Antonio where authorities suspect the theft occurred.
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Walter W. Edwards
Southern Pacific Railroad
Edwards
Knaus
California
Valentine
San Antonio
Hall's Texas Wonder advertised for kidney and rheumatic relief
An advertisement touts Hall's Texas Wonder a 60 days' cure for kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble claiming quick permanent relief. It invites testimonials and lists Dr BE W Hall and the address 2926 Olive St St Louis MO with druggists selling the product. Royal Orchestra performs daily at the Saratoga restaurant.
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Hall
BE. W. Hall
Olive St
St Louis
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Tele
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John Warren
M. W. Terrell
Adolph Wagner
State Bank & Trust Co
Hicks Bldg
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