Heard Named as Commandant at Fort Bliss
Colonel J W Heard, a prominent San Antonio army officer, will command the Eighth Cavalry and serve as Fort Bliss commandant in El Paso. He leaves Thursday night after nearly four years at Fort Sam Houston and assumes a key border post amid large troop numbers in El Paso. His record includes the Medal of Honor and notable service in recent campaigns. Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Harrison succeeds Heard at Southern Department HQ. General Charles G Treat to Hawaii, leaving Washington soon after promotion.
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J. W. Heard
San Antonio
Eighth Cavalry
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Southern Department
Heard
Fort Sam Houston
Third Cavalry
Army
Ralph Harrison
Marguerite
United States Army
San Antonians
Charles G. Treat
Hawaii
Third Field Artilery
Builder's hardware complete line from Sam Speir Hardware Co Adv
Hardware supplier Sam Speir Hardware Co advertises a complete line of builders hardware. The notice emphasizes a full selection for construction needs and urges readers to visit the store for their supplies.
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Sam Speir Hardware Co
McDaniel on trial for wife murder in Buchanan County
Oscar P. D. McDaniel prosecuted for the murder of his wife in the Criminal Court of St Joseph Missouri. The courtroom was crowded as defense asked to quash the indictment. Judge Ryan questioned jurors on their qualifications while Bart M Lockwood served as special prosecutor.
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ST. Joseph
Oscar PD. McDaniel
Buchanan County
Bart M. Lockwood
Ryan
Texas voters urged to fund schools via amendment
Doughty appeals to Texans to approve a constitutional amendment on November 7 to raise taxes for school districts facing crowding from the compulsory attendance law. He cites a city of about 10 000 with enrollment up 900 in a week, requiring ten new teachers and more furniture. The measure aims to let districts increase tax rates to fund expanded public schools.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
State Department of Education
Doughty
Thas
Mr. Doughty
Army Officers Relieved and Transfers Announced
Captain Perry L Smith relieved from detail quartermaster corps leaves for Major Thomas L Rhodes medical corps four months Captain Hans O Olson infantry two months William A McCain cavalry 45 days Captain John G Clark Philippine Scouts retired to El Paso acting quartermaster First Lieutenant William D Geary cavalry to Ouachita College Resignations accepted Captain Al Fred B Hill Minnesota First Lieutenant Leander J Graves medical reserves First Lieutenant Percy O Chauldron medical reserve to Fort Sam Houston Playing It Safe quotes from British Weekly about a rising artist and a wolf motif.
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Perry L. Smith
Quartermaster Corps
Thomas L. Rhodes
Medical Corps
Hans O. Olson
Infantry
William A. M’cain
Cavalry
John G. Clark
Philippine Scouts
el Paso
William D. Geary
Ouachita College
Alfred B. Hill
Minnesota
Leander J. Graves
Percy 0. Chauldron
Fort Sam Houston
Special Venire Quashed In Watson Case In Texas
In Waco Texas Judge Munroe quashed a 150 member special venire for T R Watson banker charged with murdering John S Patterson state banking official. Trial reset for Oct 26 with new venire. prosecutors argued for no change while defense sought more time and questioned service methods. The court ordered a fresh venire returnable Oct 24 and kept 150 jurors.
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Waco
Tex
R. I. Munroe
T. R. Watson
Freestone County
McLennan County
John S. Patterson
Banking and Insurance
Venice
Munroe
Regents Proceedings Set for Publication
Austin date Oct 18. Regents report from a special meeting at the university indicates it will take at least two weeks before the proceedings are published. Notes from the stenographer are being transcribed for the October 23 board meeting and final approval before printing.
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Austin
Tex
Board of Regents
University
Mathers
Weights Fall on Cage at State Bank Building
Rufus and Nelson Graves two janitors at the State Bank & Trust Company building escaped with injuries when the nine story elevator cage was crushed by a ton of balance weights that fell from the shaft. Both men were bruised. Rufus Graves suffered a broken leg and was taken to Santa Rosa infirmary. Nelson Graves was not seriously hurt and went home. The incident occurred near the rear elevator shaft at 313 East Houston street.
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Rufus
Nelson Graves
State Bank & Trust Company
East
Houston Street
St. Anthony
Rufus Graves
Leigh Street
Labor Street
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Japanese Restaurant Opens at 134 St. Modern and Sanitary
A new Japanese restaurant has opened at 134 St. Modern and Sanitary, advertised by Ady. The listing notes the address and the business launch, signaling the arrival of a fresh dining option in the area.
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St. Modern and Sanitary
Ady
Cheese Mix Up Saves the Day in Scottish Farm Trade
A Scottish farmer selling wool forgot the weight of his bag and tried the scales again with a carrier present. A cheeky thief had hidden a cheese inside the bag, making it heavier. The farmer joked that he had traded the cheese for two shillings, while a new invoice was created and the day ended without further loss.
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Rushi
London
Unusual array of heavy cast heaters for every budget
A local dealer offers a broad selection of heavy cast heaters in all sizes and prices from five dollars to seventeen fifty. The collection promises dependable performance and value for various home heating needs.
Warmth on a Budget Beacon Blankets and Comforters Sale
Blankets and comforters offered to combat cold weather with prices from $1.00 to $25.00. Options include cotton, silkoline, wool, lambs wool, and odorless down fillings in sizes 72x84 inches and 72x90 inches. Beacon Bath Robes and Chase Plush Lap Robes also featured in assorted colors and patterns with end finishes and ferments.
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Beacon
Lift Lesson From a Kind Gentleman’s Ride
A charitable driver named Mr Jones offers a lift to a huge bundled Irish woman who has never ridden in a car. He proceeds to drive her toward a destination but learns she only needs a ride to the next house, prompting an awkward two mile detour to the one she intended.
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Mr. Jones
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