Famous House Fails to Find Purchaser at Auction
London October public sale of Orleans House at Twickenham failed to attract buyers. Highest bid fell short of the 96000 dollar reserve. The octagon room was built for Queen Caroline when she visited. Riverside villa at Twickenham also slated for sale, once owned by Henri LaHouliere for a quarter century. E W Grove’s tonic ad ends the page.
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London
Orleans
Twiekkenham
Loanis
Phillips
France
Bui
Quen Caroline
George T
Riverside
Pope
Jwickenban
Henri Lahouchere
Texas Hunters Headed to Mexico for Open Season
Monterey Mex Oct 34. Hunters from Texas migrate south seeking longer hunting periods after Texas lawmakers extended the open season. With dove shooting limited at home, many will spend weeks in Mexico chasing game. Observers expect larger numbers next year as Texas laws shift and cross border hunting proves attractive to sportsmen from the state.
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Monterey
Mex
Mexico
Avena
Texas
Shitett
Traffin
Letter to A. A. Gray about Devoe paint quality
A San Antonio reader reports dissatisfaction with a prior paint job cited as adulterated by rival brands. The letter recalls attempts to remove the old paint using thinning and extra coats, naming Devoe as the product finally used and praising or blaming the outcome.
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A. A. Gray
San Antonio
Texas
Devoe
Pep
TD Fairchild
Tafkin
TM Torrie
Walling and sister held in Russia case tied to reform groups
San Francisco report says Mrs. English Walling and sister Rose Strunsky, long noted in social reform circles, are under arrest in St. Petersburg with alleged ties to Finnish Progression party members. William English Walling of Indianapolis and his wife are also detained, linked to years of settlement work among the poor and political enemies in St. Petersburg.
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San Francisco
Watling
Rose Strunsky
St. Petersburg
Walling
Anna Strunsky
Samford Univess
Wiliam English Walling
Indianapolis
Bie
Rose Shinsky
Finnish Progression Party
Tad
William English Walling
St. Pre Lorgburg
St. Peters
Tne Broeht
Elster
Indlaw
Notable Weddings In Gotham Society
Principal wedding of the week in New York society centers on Miss Mheit Phelps Stokes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anson Phelps Stokes, to Ne flan som Hooker at Blakes family home in Noroton Conn. The match links prominent families amid society attention and a noted charity background. Also tying the knot Thursday in Connecticut is Grace Mloctra Allen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen, to Alfred Hawes Boriday, with other society weddings including Mary Carleton Maxwell to Tash By Davis in Boston and Dorothy Quincy Ruokin to GW Cookin in Boston.
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New York
Mheit Phelps Stokes
Mire
Anson Phelps Stokes
Flansom &. Hooker
Blakes Family
Gallender's Patt
Noroton
Conn
Miss Stokes
Famona
I Dusiness
Alfsira
Jie G
Phelps
Stritken
Ie Baal Sider Hooker
Mise Stokes
Slmetury
Crm
Grace Mloctra Allen
Alfred Hawes
Boriday
Mary Carletan Maxwell
Rigene Garectios Maxwell
Tash
Davia
Max
Wes
Baptists Prepare for Visitors to City Convention
Baptists open ads and registration at Mackey building for a city convention this month. They seek homes and addresses of boarding houses for visiting delegates. About five strangers are expected. organizers aim to locate them. Business Men's club expects to raise $1009 for delegate entertainment by November 1.
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Baptists
Fae Mackey
Business Men’s Club
Washer
Banquet honors Columbus at Tunney Hall by Italo American club
The Italo American Young Men’s Society of San Antonio held a largely attended banquet and reception at Tunney Hall to commemorate the 415th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s discovery. Due to professional obligations, Dr Balderasel did not preside. Charles Trolle acted as toastmaster. F A Chana spoke on American progress by the Japanese race and Joseph Gbriootas, president of the club, delivered a talk on Life of Christopher Columbus.
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Tunney Hall
America
Christopher Colthnbug
Young Men's Society of
San Antonio
Joseph Gbriotts
The
Oheb
Christopher Colmbus
Bishop Chandler Seeks Endowment to Boost Texas Education
A large audience gathered as Bishop W A Chandler of Atinda spoke on endowment funding for the Lone Star state. He urged 190 donors to provide 100000 for education, stressing churches must fund preachers through Christian colleges. He warned against overreliance on independent or state institutions and highlighted the need for strong, morally grounded schools to prepare future leaders.
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W. A.ohindles
Atinda
Gilehop Chandler
Te Teind
Texas
le Oarne
Hinhoy Chander
Iran
Lenya
Toxty
New York
Telansd Hind University
Aes
Twen Lyons
Anna
State University
Christian College
Chandler
Hondo
Roosevelt Expected as Republican Nominee, Says Senator
United States Senator N. B. Scott of West Virginia predicts Roosevelt will be the GOP nominee. He notes Roosevelt may be drafted after conventions and that Southern states could rally to Roosevelt, with Arkansas and Alabama expected to cast for him. The senator cites possible opposition from Taft Fairbanks and others but foresees a stampede to Roosevelt.
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Mexico
City
Mex
Roosevelt
United States
N. BB. Scott
West Virginia
Altough
Taft
Fairbanks
Chonan
Arkansas
Theodore Roosevelt
Alabama
Union
Theo Artit Orchestra at Schuermeyer's Ladies' Nite
The Theo Artit Orchestra performs at Schuermeyer's featuring a ladies' orchestra segment and showcasing the combined talents of the Schuermeyer venue ensemble. The event highlights a dance and music program appealing to local patrons of the arts.
Captain Hay Returns From Long Leave
Captain Hay resumes duties after a lengthy absence. He spent his leave on the Great Lakes, reports cold weather, and reclaims roles as department head. His return follows the death of a relative and includes reminiscences about family and old ties.
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Gumtain
Tia
May
Great Lakes
Inaus
Hayqual Ils
Coal Report Issued on 1900 Coal Production Details
The United States Geological Survey releases an advance chapter from Mineral Resources of the United States Calendar Year 1906. Prepared by statistician B W Parker the chapter covers coal production in 1900 with comparisons to prior years. It includes labor data hours worked casualties and machinery usage, plus notes on distribution and marketing. Free copies available from the director US Geological Survey Washington.
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Chapley
Washington
DE. C
United Statn Geological Survey
United States
B. W. Parker
Altitatician
Kuulogical Survey
United State Alogical Survey
Man jailed after night of misadventure ends in fine
Silas Moore, seeking Old Lady June Kings house, burst into a West Houston street home. He fought an officer after being struck with a revolver, was jailed by a corporation court and fined 10 dollars plus costs. Officials noted the intruder claimed he sought Old Lady Jane Kings house. The case involved Officer Garza and a deputy sheriff responding to a disturbance in the Mexican woman's home.
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June King
Silas Madre
Corporation
Buckley
Moore
Jane King
West Houston Street
Garza
Master and Man and The Carston at Big Tent Theater
The Big Tent Theater crowd enjoyed the dramatic night with Master and Man and the voyage of The Carston. Edwin Milton Boyle's The Sunan Man features Henry Jewett in a four set drama praised for sensational stage moments and lavish production by Lichtler Co. Local plot threads include a western cattle town scene and a confrontation involving Cash Hawkins and Tahuwina's daughter.
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Big Tent Theater
Grand Honight
Edwin Milton Boyle
Henry Jewett
Lichler & Co
Marl
Kerhill
Earl
Carstoy
Wyoming
Maverick
Union
Carston
Cash Hawkins
Eta
Wataerileh
Tahuwina
Strongheart at the Ary Rhein stage in a new comedy drama
Edgar Selwen appears in a strong stage run of Strongheart with special matinees on Thursday. The production, revived after three years, features an Apache Indian as a college graduate and has drawn high public interest since its first show. William C De Mille created the play with Henry B. Harris producing a polished, scenic presentation.
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William ¢C
de Mille
Henry BR. Harris
Peace Congress to Close in Six Months of Adhesions
A plenary session of the peace conference was held to steal the act and conventions and to receive adhesions from various governments within six months. The closing ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow with a cable message of appreciation to President Raakxevert for convoking the conference.
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Hagria
Varios
Nellorf
Raakxevert
Fraternal Circles Report A Busy Week In San Antonio
Many local fraternal groups including Lotus lodge, Pythians, Elks, Knights Templar, Masons, Woodmen and others plan regular or semi monthly meetings this week in San Antonio. Weather favorable should boost turnout though some lodges missed meetings last week due to rain.
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San Antonio
Memorial services and lodge actions at No 216 session
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Bear Antonia Lodge No 21 plan memorial rites for December first. Robert W. Siegton’s name is shown on the memorial tablet from a recent salon. The committee expects to report on December’s memorial service and discuss ironwork and railroad interests at Tonight’s San Antonio Commandery No 1 Knights Templar semi monthly meeting.
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Lotus Lodge
Thulents
Pythias
Pythian Hall
San Antonio
Iudge
Benuvos
Protective Order of Eilts
Elksel
Knights
Masonic
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen
Brunhilde (Sisters
Hermann Sous
Luther R. Hate
Red Men Hall
Bexar
Modern Woodmen of America
Odd Fellows Hall
Benavalent Elke
Bear Antonia Lodge
Henevolant
Protective Order of Biks
San Antonio Commandery No.1
Knights ‘Templar
Workmen Anniversary Celebrations Planned by Millw ledge No 2
The committee appointed by Millw ledge No 2 Ancient Order of Workmen prepares for the thirty ninth anniversary celebration next Saturday night. They will provide speaking, dancing, and mirth for members and Knights of Pythias Ohd Lotus lodge No 94 will hold a weekly meeting tonight. A good attendance is anticipated with a lively fraternal spirit at this knightly gathering.
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Ty Millw Ledge No. 2
Order of
Knignts of
Pythias
Ohd Lotus Lodge No
Pingent
Enowhy
Woodmen of the World Camp to Meet and Unveil Monuments
Woodmen of the World Commerci?l camp No. 41 will hold a meeting tonight to discuss business and projection degree. Unveiling events are planned next Sunday at Sam Houston camp No. 88 and State camp No. 1577 in Sanderson and Devine respectively, with Congressman Morrie Shaphard to deliver the memorial address at Devine.
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Woaderon
Todges
Sam Houston Camp No
Woodmen of the World
Bovertigng
Hermann Appelt
Sam Houston Camp
A. Wurzbach
State Camp No
Sanderson
Tex
Devine
Sam Kauston
Morrie Shaphard
San Antonio
Meeting notes reveal quorum failure and pending degree work
The Sam Houston camp to Ye beid will discuss upcoming events while San Antonio esusieil No 16 failed to hold a quorum for its semi annual meeting. Secretary C O Woodman Stites cites illness as a reason for low turnout. Knights Templar Say Antes aio commandery No 7 may conduct work tonight. A malaria drive tonic ad follows, touting a tasteless quinine and iron formula.
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Order of
San Antonio Esusieil No. 16
Penly
C. O. Woodman
Antes Aio Commandery
Qandage
Does Your House Need Paint
J yopointing to a paint offer, the ad touts ready mixed paint of lasting quality. It claims chalking cracking or peeling can be avoided with the good kind and promises low cost. It highlights a large stock from a southwest supplier ED, SYEVES & BONS.
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Syeves & Bons
Millionaire Robs American Tourist In Paris Café
A Paris cafe robbery ends with a sly millionaire shaking down an American tourist. The thief team manipulates the victim, seizes $1500 from the purse, and flees. Police later confirm the suspect’s wealth and connections to London, leaving the American astonished by the audacious trick.
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Parla
Cafe American
Twee
Anme
Lee Min
Paris
London
Galiberd
Atlantic
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King of
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Stokes
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Tot
Ty Hiland
Ruland
Etis Bank
Ualo-American Club
Hallister
Bishop Chandler
Travis Park Methodist Church
Elite Cafe
Matton
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Meata
Mala Pines
Soledad
Hood
USA
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Theo
Artit Orchestra
Schuermeyer’a
Captain Hay
Department
North
Indy
Grandma Jones
Tallister's Locks
Lone Stir Dry Store
All Grocers
Peace Congress
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Myrtle Grove No 1
Woodmen Circle
Woodmen Halt
Something
Delta
Knights Templar
Sam Houston
Avery
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