New Industrial Suburb Spurs Modern Railroad Shops
New South San Antonio area rapidly grows with the International & Great Northern Railroad shops under construction. The roundhouse and car shops span vast concrete and steel facilities with fireproof design, extensive lighting, and a 100 ton traveling crane to move locomotives between departments. The project promises $4,000 to $5,000 monthly payroll and full year employment, plus an industrial town plan with water, electric service, paved streets, and housing for workers.
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San Antonio
International & Great Northern Railroad
South San Antonio Industrial Company
Fac
Tories
South
Dodson's Liver Tone Offered as Calomel Substitute
An ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel urging readers to avoid mercury salivation and sickness. It claims the vegetable liquid cleanses the liver, prevents biliousness and constipation, and restores energy with a money-back offer if it fails to perform.
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Dodson
State Superintendent Seeks School Amendment No. 30
Austin report by State Superintendent Doughty describes House Joint Resolution No. 30 as a grant of power for localities to raise funds for school room and equipment. He cites crowded Houston numbers and desks costs, noting across Austin Dallas San Antonio Fort Worth and El Paso schools face strain. He argues the measure does not tax but enables funding, predicting a strong voter approval.
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Austin
Tex
Doughty
Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Paso
Repairing Fort Sam Houston Roads Under Government Plan
The tarinated roads at Fort Sam Houston will be repaired by the government on force account. A quartermaster representative asked the city to loan a road roller and road oiling equipment, which the city grants. The government to use the city gang and pay for their time and other expenses. Roads have deteriorated after years of light traffic and earlier attempts to keep heavy vehicles off. With a sound foundation, retapping should suffice on most roadways.
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Fort Sam Houston
Quartermaster’s Department
City Gang
Camp Wilson
Arrests in San Antonio Over Army Clothing Sales
Two men were arrested by Deputy United States Marshal Dibrell on a charge of buying government property while wearing parts of regulation army uniforms. Twelve similar arrests occurred in the past week as Special Agent J. H. Lege investigates civilian sales of military gear.
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United States
Dibrell
J. H. Lege
Department of Justice
San Antonio
Washington
Gove
Quartermaster's Department
Fort Sam Houston
Lege
Bondholders Released Pending December Term
Last week, individuals were released on $200 bonds to await the December term of the federal court, per a brief court note.
Army exam board at Fort Sam Houston convenes officers
Examining board to meet at Fort Sam Houston. Col Harry L Rogers Majors Albert C Dalton Peter E Marquart and others of the quartermaster medical and infantry corps report to board. Officers listed to report for duties and assignments include captains and first lieutenants across quartermaster cavalry aviation and infantry units.
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Fort Sam Houston
Harry L. Rogers
Albert C. Dalton
Peter E. Marquart
Uartermaster Corps
Robert H. Pierson
Hiram A. Phillips
Medical Corps
Harry E. Wilkins
Quartermaster Corps
James N. Muro
Perrin L. Suite
Phillip G.wrightson
Infantry
Charles T. Smart
Third Infantry
Bonignetiene
Francs E. Lutz
Alexander F. Robertson JR
Virginia
Walter H. Underwood
Ohio
Illiam J. Wood
Kansas
Charles W. Deweese
Kentucky
Chauncey Pikotal
Alexander R. “Enants Ashley
J. ‘Griffin
Connecticut
Chauncey E. Dresser
Pennsylvania
Leo A. Walton
Hugh Johnson
Cavalry
Henry Gibbons
Erbert J. Brees
Julian A. Benjamin
Third Cavalry
William A. Robertson
Maxwell Kirby
Charters Granted in Texas Triad of Incorporations
Ransone Type-setting Company of Waco with $12,000 capital stock is incorporated by A P Ransone B T Ferguson and Gibson Gayle. Dallas Male Chorus of Dallas with $1 000 capital stock is formed by David L Ormesher J D McLeod E P McConnell and others. Texas State Bank of Farwell amends charter increasing capital stock from $12 500 to $25 000.
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Ransone
Waco
Capital Stock
A. P. Ransone
B. T. Ferguson
Gibson Gayle
Dallas Male Chorus
Dallas
David L. Ormesher
J. D. McLeod
E. P. McConnell
Texas State Bank of Farwell
New Freight Rates Upset Texas Buyers and Famine Tests
In Austin on October 14 the shift to new railroad freight rates, set for November 1 under the Shreveport decision, already disrupts purchasing. Texas bids add rate-increase clauses as coal and lignite shipments face steep rises. Meantime Benny Leonard matches Ever Hammer in a fifteen round Chicago bout, with Ed W. Smith refereeing in Convention Hall.
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Austin
Tex
Shreveport
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Looney
Fort Worth
Benny Leonard
New York
Ever Hammer
Chicago
Convention Hall
Ed. W. Smith
Leonard
King
Biggest boxing event set for Kansas City October 18
Ed Smith will referee the upcoming boxing show in Kansas City Missouri on Wednesday night October 18. The event is billed as the biggest boxing card ever staged in the city with a lineup featuring top contenders and a main bout expected to draw large crowds.
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Kansas City
Indoor Life Causes Fat and Health Risks
Advertiser urges indoor dwellers to guard against excess weight gained from lack of fresh air and exercise. Recommends Wagner's Drug Store oil of korein capsules, taken after meals and before bed, promising weight loss, better digestion, and increased energy after a few days.
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Wagner's
Fifteen Round Decision Sparks Four Figure Guarantee
Gabe Kaufman of the Central Athletic Club promised a four figure guarantee after a fifteen round decision match. Charley White of Chicago has challenged the winner of this bout.
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Gabe Kaufman
Central Athletic Club
Charley White
Chicago
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