Betting on Hughes Takes Marked Slump
An increase in wagers that Wilson will win caused Hughes to drop in favor on Wall Street. Bets in the financial district ranged from 10 to 7 against Hughes, with some backers offering even money. A wager of 700 to 1000 dollars favored Wilson, and another curb broker offered 1600 to 2000. A major stock firm reportedly has 100,000 dollars to place on Wilson at 7 to 10.
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New York
Wilson
Hughes
Wall Street
Financial District
Edward McQuade
Jon Wilson
Carranza Decree Impose Death Penalty On Thieves
The State Department in Washington reports a decree by General Carranza that would impose the death penalty on thieves robbers and those who interfere with railroad and telegraph lines in Mexico. Officials say no confirmation of defections from Mexican officers has been received and note Mexico’s deteriorating economic and financial situation.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Carranza
Mexco
State
Department of Uffice
Mexico
Mexico Exchange Rates and Talks Reach Impasse
Official reports note quiet across Mexico’s coasts with no interior disturbances. The US denies plans for Secretary Lansing to meet the Mexican Ambassador-Designate in Atlantic City to press the joint commission. Conferees remain deadlocked on principal issues, no near agreement.
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Perate
Mexico
State Department
Lansing
Atlantic City
Arredondo
Victim Identified In Fratt Rail Collision Not Yet Named
Authorities hold the unidentified victim of Friday afternoon collision between box cars on the M. E. T. railway and a truck owned by Aschbacher Brewing & Bottling Works. Two leads emerged, including a possible San Antonio real estate deal with Mrs. Carr and a claim the man resided in Austin, staying at a rooming house run by Mrs. Gordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aschbacher Brewing & Bottling Works
Fratt Station
Riebe
San Antonio
Carr
Austin
Gordan
Reinspection of Austin Fire Inspections Planned
Under the state fire insurance commission, a second inspection of Austin will begin next Monday. E R Miller of the commission will direct the reevaluation with local authorities assisting to correct any evils in the fire department missed during the first inspection.
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Austin
Tex
State Fire Insurance Commission
City of
E. R. Miller
Farewell Sermon Planned By Austin Pastor
Dr Arthur F. Bishop of the First Presbyterian Church in Austin will close an eleven year pastorate with a farewell sermon tomorrow morning. After the service he will address the congregation and friends before departing Monday with his family for Portland Oregon to take the pastorate of Central Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
First Presbyterian Church
Arthur F. Bishop
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief for Colds
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for grippe and severe colds. It claims to relieve nasal congestion feverishness headaches sore throat and sneezing after two to three doses taken every two hours, with a 25 cent price at drug stores.
San Antonio Corpus Road Now Certainty
Road boosters report near certainty of a San Antonio to Corpus Christi highway after a special train tour through Atascosa Live Oak and San Patricio counties. Officials noted broad support with plans to bond funding once routes are engineer-approved and a local road improvement organization forms.
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San Antonio Corpus Road
Puget Sound
Odem
Sinton
Portland
Gregory
Taft
D.B. Colp
G. R. Copeland
G. D. Marshall
United States Highway Engineer
San Antonio
Colp
San Patricio
Live Oak
Beauty solution promises clear skin with Stuart's Calcium Wafers
An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers to cure pimples blackheads eczema rough skin and a muddy complexion. It claims pores clogging products harm the skin and urges readers to try a 50 cent box or send a coupon for a free trial.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Texas Sues 34 Railroads Over Intra State Freight Rates
The Texas attorney general's department files suit against thirty four railroads seeking judgments to force compliance with state and railroad commission freight rules for intrastate traffic. It seeks perpetual injunctions to stop illegal rate schedules and alleges anti trust violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Railroad Commission
Texas Railroad Commission
Federal District Court
Atlanta
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas Fair to Film Crowds and Exhibits in Dallas
Camera crews will shoot about fifty thousand feet of film at the State Fair in Dallas capturing crowds, races, livestock, and exhibits. Secretary Stratton says the project will showcase machinery and livestock and be shown across the North and East to promote Good Old Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Stratton
State Fair Association
Gym Classes to Open After Summer Break
The Young Woman's Christian Association resumes gymnasium classes on Monday after a hot months pause due to swimming popularity. Sessions will run morning and afternoon for children and adults, offering options for both the leisurely woman and the busy girl or woman, following an informal gym club gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Christian Association
Gymnasium
Gym Classes Planned With Bright Enrollment Prospects
Miss Edith Jimison, physical director, reports daily registrations for physical work and a large enrollment expected across all classes. The gym opening will not affect swimming with plans to heat the pool for swimming on Mondays 10 to 12, 8 to 5 afternoon, and 6:30 to 8:30 evening.
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Edith Jimison
Dengue Forces Emma Bunting Off Stage
Emma Bunting missed the Saturday matinee and evening performances of Within the Law due to a dengue attack. Laura Stone filled in, and Bunting is expected to resume next week's engagement with Woman's Way on Sunday night.
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Beethoven Hall
William V. Dielmann
Liano
Emma Bunting
Miss Bunting
Laura Stone
Obituary of John J Trainor 34 Railroad Man
John J Trainor 34 died at 4 25 Saturday at his home 503 Fifth street He was a railroad man a Colorado native who came to San Antonio from El Paso about three months ago He is survived by his widow his mother and a sister Funeral services will be 430 Sunday from Shelley Loring Undertaking chapel interment Mission Burial park Shelley Doring Undertaking Co auto Pam Both Phones de cate
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John J. Trainor
Fifth Street
Colorado
San Antonio
el Paso
Shelley- Loring Undertaking
Mission Burial Park
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Eee
Bannar
Count von Bernstorff
Councellor
Appam
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Nappenbach
New York Journal
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Ernst Thomas
William Marx
Zuleme Herff
Sweet Thoughts
Louise Bosshardt
Ner
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A. L. Rehag & Company
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Edwin Voigt
Nora Deussen
Dorothea Hensel
Eric Kunkel
Edwin Voight
Charles Roehn
Anita Naegelin
Eugene Staffel
Alex
Marcella Rennert
Hedwig Richter
Udo
R. R
Dorothea Hense
Muenchener Hofbrau
William Schmidt
William Daenert
P. Machts
K. Steiger
J. Frenzki
Margarite Stolte
Henriette Bruhn
F. M. Gloeckner
Hilda Wagner
Carl Richter
Davenport
A. B
King Furniture Company
West Commerce
State Commission
Shelley-Doring Undertaking Co. Automobile Pam
Giant of
Standard Policy
Jefferson Standard Life
America
E. A. Schulz
Moore Building
San Antonio, Texas
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