Burglar Steals From C. Cresson Home In Grayson Street
A burglar entered Charles Cresson Jr. home at 815 Grayson Street last night. He took $27 cash, a $125 watch with monogram, a wedding chain, jewelry, and Canadian bills totaling six dollars. Grapes and other edibles were eaten and seeds scattered. Detective J. Knaus and Sheriff Tobin pursue clues with offered rewards.
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Charles C. Cresson Jr
Grayson Street
Mr. Cresson
Cresson
J. & Knaus
Concrete set to begin on Medina Irrigation dam project
Excavation for the Medina Irrigation company main dam is nearly finished and the first tons of concrete are expected to be laid this week or next. Rock was struck twelve feet deep in the river bed while banks reach twenty five feet. holes are drilled to anchor the concrete as bluffs are scarified in readiness.
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Medina Irrigation Company
Danderine Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Elimination
A vivid pitch promotes Knowlton's Knowlton's Danderine as the solution to dandruff and hair loss. It claims ten minutes after use all dandruff will vanish and itching stop, with hair becoming fuller and glossier after weeks of use.
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Knowlton
Constitutionality Question Tested Over Liquor Law
A Texas challenge to the Robertson-Fitzhugh liquor law seeks a Supreme Court ruling on the comptroller’s power to forfeit licenses. W P Lane as comptroller appeals a Victoria district court decision that ordered reinstatement for Schultz & Buss. If San Antonio appeals court rules against the comptroller, the case moves to the Supreme Court for a constitutional test.
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Austin
Tex
Robertson-Fitzhugh
Supreme Court
W. P. Lane
Schultz & Buss
Runge
John M. Green
District Court of Victoria
Attorney General's Department
State may seek death penalty in Aguilar murder case
District Attorney I C Baker indicated the state will seek the death penalty in the murder trial of Juan Aguilar for the June 17 1911 killing of Benjamin Amaya. The first witness Adolfo Guerra testified he with Amaya and two others were together the evening of the shooting.
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Juan Aguilar
Benjamin Amaya
I. C. Baker
Adolfo Guerra
Amaya
Carlos
Many Nervous Wrecks From Sore Feet Remedy
A health notice promotes Calocide compound as a quick cure for foot ailments. It claims relief from soreness bunions and ingrown nails by dissolving Calocide in hot water and soaking for fifteen minutes. The ad asserts immediate relief and notes a twenty five cent box suffices.
Interpreter under indictment halts testimony in Amaya stabbing case
In Munoz saloon testimony described the stabbing and assault with a chair as Amaya’s body collapsed. The interpreter, later revealed to face a murder indictment in the same court, was sworn in before District Attorney I C Baker halted further proceedings.
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Munoz
Amaya
I. C. Baker
Baker
Obituary notices and family milestones across cities
Obituary items report Fred Lipscomb a 12 year old son of J S Lipscomb of Seguin died at 222 Nevada street and will be moved to Springfield Tennessee. Hannah Oppenheimer widow of Mose Oppenheimer dies in New York with sister Mrs A B Frank and brother Louis Lindheim as survivors. Gilbert Pye of Spartanburg South Carolina reportedly married at 14, fathering thirteen children and nine daughters-in-law, with the family celebrating the thirty ninth grandchild arrival.
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Oppenheimer
Hannah Oppenheimer
New York City
Mose Oppenheimer
San Antonio
A. B. Frank
Louis Lindheim
Spartanburg
U S. C
Gilbert Pye
Notable Guests and Officials Stay at San Antonio Hotels
Colonel C G Brewster deputy United States marshal from Galveston registers at the Menger. Stalcup from Stalhart, Texas arrives at the Menger. Robert Morrison of San Luis Potossi Mexico an employee of the Mexican Nacional railroad stops at the Maverick. B G Haskell from Stockdale among Maverick guests. Mr and Mrs T P Lynch of Corpus Christi guests at the Maverick. Captain W D Green of Seguin stops at the Maverick on business. Mae Allen and Nora Bilderback from Memphis Tennessee guests at the Maverick for fall shopping in San Antonio. J F Wolters of Houston aspirant for Democratic nomination for senator registers at the St Anthony en route to El Paso. H E Wells of Dallas staying at the St Anthony. Mrs E S McCain arrives at the St Anthony from Brownsville. W E Norvell of San Angelo and Mrs J E Norvell of Henderson among arrivals at the St Anthony.
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C. G Brewster
United States
Galveston
Menger
PBE
Stalcup
Stalhart
Texas
Robert Morrison
San Luis Potosi
Mex
Mexican Nacional Railroad
Maverick
B. G. Haskell
Stockdale
T. P. Lynch
Corpus Christi
Lynch
Gulf City
W. D. Green
Seguin
Mae Allen
Nora Bilderback
Memphis
Senator
St. Anthony
el Paso
H. E. Wells
Dallas
E.S. McCain
Brownsville
W. E. Norvell
San Angelo
J. E. Norvell
Henderson
Capudine advertised as quick headache remedy
An advertisement claims Capudine cures headaches by targeting the cause whether heat cold grippe or stomach trouble. It promises relief for colds feverishness aches and nervousness and restore normal conditions. Sold as a liquid at drug stores in 10 25 and 50 cent sizes.
Fine Negro for Speeding on Dolorosa Street Case
Alonzo Rayford admits speeding twenty eight miles per hour on Dolorosa street but pleads not guilty to traffic violation. J Sanders testifies a white man in the car drew a revolver and the car sped past, prompting a pursuit toward Military plaza where Rayford was detained and identified. Rayford is fined for the offense.
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Dolorosa Street
Alonzo Rayford
Alonzo
Sanders
Bananas Grown Here In San Antonio Winter
A large bunch of ripening bananas hangs on trees in the yard of the Railroad M C A. The fruit gains color under warm sunlight and should be ready to eat in the first week of November. C Wolf, secretary of the association, says bananas can be grown in winter with careful frost protection and relocation of plants in cold spells.
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Railroad Y. M.C. A
San Antonio
MC. A
C. Wolf
Association
Druggist Promises Quick Relief for Skin Troubles
Fischer's Drug Store advertises D. D. D. Prescriptions a compound of wintergreen and thymol claimed to stop itch in two seconds for eczema and psoriasis. A 25c trial bottle is offered with a pay plan and mentions other remedies sold in the store.
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Fischer's Drug Store
Gibbs
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J. F. Luckett & CO
C. C. Cresson
Medina Dam
THE
Central Trust CO
Lektral
Navarro Streets
John T. Wilson
Jesse D. Oppenheimer
Albert Steves Sr
Adolph Herff
Sam C. Bell
Pepa Sare
Charles Schreiner
Otte de P. Rote
John J. Stevens
Atlee B. Ayres
John Warren
M. W. Terrell
Adolph Wagner
Call
Guaranty Fund
West Texas Bank & Trust CO
State Bank and Trust Company
State Bank & Trust Company Hicks Building
Canada
Duke and Duchess of Connaught
Quebec
Duke
Victoria
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Joske
Milady
Hicks
Capudine
Havana
Brown
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