Death of John R Walsh prompts prison warden reflection
Leavenworth Kansas October 23 1909 news of John R Walsh death shocks prison officials. Warden Major R W McClaughrey said he feared Walsh would not survive his parole era, noting Walsh’s weakened condition and excitement of release. Walsh had served over five years with parole sought September 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Leavenworth
Kans
John R. Walsh
R W. McClaughrey
Federal Penitentiary
Walsh
Kansas City
Richard
Chicago
Obituary notices for Moses and Erben families
Julia Moses 24 died at a sanitarium from typhoid fever. Survived by husband Albert Moses, a Lexington native who moved from Corpus Christi. funeral 4:20 pm at 1225 West Commerce with St Marys Church interment. W F Erben 24 died at 9 am at home 324 East Delaware Street. survived by widow, two children and parents. to be buried in New Braunfels. Also note hearing today on the Salliway will with potential second will. creditors seek info. sole known will names Ella and Earl Journeay as beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Julia Moses
Albert Moses
Lexington
Corpus Christi
West
Commerce Street
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Erben
W. F. Erben
Delaware Street
Frank Erben
New Braunfels
Waters Undertaking Company
Phil Shook
H. B. Salliway
McAskill and Simmang
Salliway
Ella D. Journeay
Earl Journeay
Richeson Remains Calm Amid Murder Probe In Boston
In Boston on October 23 police push to complete evidence for the murder case of Avis Linnell at the YWCA. Rev Clarence Richeson remains silent in jail as prosecutors prepare for grand jury action and the stomach remains under Harvard Medical School analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Avis Linnell
Young Woman's Christian Association
Miss Linnell
Clarence Y. T. Richeson
Immanuel Baptist Church
Cambridge
James R. Dunbar
Philip R. Dunbar
Richeson
Moses Edmands
Violet Edmands
Edmonds
Notable arrivals and stays at San Antonio hotels
The text lists numerous individuals staying at the St. Anthony the Maverick and the Bexar hotels including J. C. Phelan of Phelan Texas coal mine owner, William Nemane of Gonzales with his son, J. P. M. Allen of Brownsville, V. Patrick from Galveston, D. V. Waddell of Waco, Mr and Mrs R. A. Smith of Dallas, Leonard Rawson Kerrville drug store owner, Ernesti and Elodia de la Fuente from Madadores Mexico, T. C. Hanim and A. F. Troutwein, H. Moerlie and A. E. Moerlie, Mr and Mrs Fred Walter of Fredericksburg, and Mrs M. M. Kane from Monterey Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Phelan
Phelan
Tex
Menger
William Nemane
Gonzales
San Antonio
Maverick
J. P. M. Allen
Brownsville
St. Anthony
V. Patrick
Galveston
D. V. Waddell
Waco
R. A. Smith
Dallas
Leonard Rawson
Kerrville
Ernesti de la Fuente
Elodia de la Fuente
Bexar
Madadores
Mex
T. C. Hanim
Washington, D. C
Hanim
A. F. Troutwein
Cuero
H. Moerlie
A. E. Moerlie
Thorntdale
Fred Walter
Fredericksburg
Walter
That City
M. M. Kane
Monterey
Madero May Confer With Gen Reyes in San Antonio
Rumor says Francisco I. Madero president elect may visit San Antonio for talks with General Bernardo Reyes. Reyes stays silent on the subject while local Maderistas deem the trip likely for rest or conference. A telegram warned Madero against crossing the border amid assassination plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco I. Madero
Mexico
San Antonio
Bernardo Reyes
Reyes
Mexico City
Madero
San Pedro de Las Colonias
Coah
Maderistas
Rodolfo Reyes
General Reyes
San Pedro
C. P. Diaz
Maderista
Madere
Eagle Pass
Trial of Zoe McRee Opens in Opelousas Murder Case
The wealthy socialite Zoe Runge McRee faces trial for the September 21 killing of Allan Garland in Opelousas Louisiana. Prosecutors expect sensational testimony as 26 state witnesses and 50 defense witnesses prepare to testify before a jury of thirty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Young Men's League Charts New Office Plans
The Young Men's Business League will open permanent offices on the second floor of 209 West Commerce Street. A stenographer will be hired to support increased city commerce activities as the directorate meets. Albert Steves will serve as president with J O Meusebach as first vice president Leon Goodman as second vice president Arthur Muir as secretary and J Frank Gallagher as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Commerce Street
Young Men’s Business League
League
Albert Steves
J. O. Meusebach
Leon Goodman
Arthur Muir
J. Frank Gallagher
J. Arnold
L. A. Casey
D. O Terrell
Manamara Trial Resumes After Rest
Los Angeles October 23 The James B. McNamara murder trial resumes on its second stage after Judge Bordwell rules on three jurors challenged for cause. The defense restarts voir dire to gauge jurors attitude toward organized labor and the defendant as prosecutors consider swearing in 14 jurors before testimony to reduce mistrial risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Bordwell
James B. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Organized Labor
Chamber of Commerce Directors to Meet This Week
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce Publicity league and Carnival association plan a Tuesday 4:30 PM meeting to discuss centralizing offices in a donated auditorium for three years and appoint a committee to study the plan. Advertising contracts for winter campaigns are to be reviewed, with a Thursday session possible for the Publicity league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce, Publicity League and Carnival Association
Chamber of Commerce
Publicity League
Carnival Association
Atlee B. Ayres
Wharves Rates Probed At Galveston Hearing
Inter state Commerce Commissioner James S. Harlan opened a hearing on wharf charges at Galveston. The session at Hotel Galvez drew many lawyers and railroad officials. Witness W. H. Calvert of Galveston Wharf Co. began testimony and will continue through today and tomorrow. The inquiry focuses on technical tariff reports and filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presis
Galveston
Tex
Interstate Commerce
Jamess. Harlan
Hotel Galvez
W. H. Calvert
Galveston Wharf Company
Woman Burned to Death in Denton Fire
Mrs. Robert Birsch, 50, was burned to death in Denton Texas this morning when her husband awoke to a blaze. He wrapped her in a blanket to extinguish the flames but she died soon after. Her clothing was soaked with kerosene and authorities believe she set her dress alight while temporarily demented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BYTH
Denton
Tex
Robert Birsch
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Cure
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as relieving cold and grippe in hours. It claims three years of research and a 25 cent package, with no quipine and no other medicine matching its speed or safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Pape
Pepe
Rodgers Makes Historic Cross Country Flight Stop
Rodgers lands at San Antonio after a 2911 mile trek from New York in 8400 minutes. He’s praised as a giant aviator, weighs 173 pounds, and races toward the Pacific coast with Vin Fiz support and a tailored cross country plan.
Notable figures accompany Rodgers on Atlantic to Pacific flight
The group observes Rodgers on his perilous journey with anxiety. EB Merritt advertising manager of Vin Fiz, H F Benell transportation chief, J L Newborn, IL Sweit zer, and Mr and Mrs Stewart Ives de Krafft are present. De Krafft, a newspaper man, lured Rodgers into the bold transcontinental flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. B. Merritt
Vin. Fiz Company
H. F. Benell
J. L. Newborn
Sweitzer
Stewart Ives de Krafft
de Krafft
Rodgers
Thetlantic
Pacific
Ohio banker held on serious charge in Houston
Charles H. Gunkelman, once a Valley City Ohio banker, was arrested in Houston on a warrant charging embezzlement of 2660.20 from Liverpool township Board of Education. Authorities say total shortages may exceed 50000. He seeks habeas corpus while requisition papers from Ohio are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Charles H. Gunkelman
Valley City
Medina County
Ohio
Board of Education
Liverpool Township
Patrick Hutchinson
Gunkelman
Prosecution Uses Son Against Father in New Jersey Murder Case
In Newark on October 23 192? prosecutors press case against 6 year old Robert McFarland in the cyanide murder of his wife. The boy may testify about a Philadelphia trip with his father after the body was found while his 2 year old sister Ruth remains with guardians to shield them from interviewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
New Jersey
Newark
N. J
Robert McFarland
Allison McFarland
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Robert
Ruth
George A. Crockett
Rockland
Grand Jury Delays Report Until Tomorrow
The grand jury announced via Bailiff Lytle that no report would be forthcoming today at noon, delaying the decision by one day as it takes up a new matter expected to produce a white report tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Lytle
Licenses to Wed Issued for Four Couples
Licenses to wed granted to John W. McDonald and Willie E. Epperson, Henry Smith and Hettie Dolle, noting race as negroes in the period notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. McDonald
Willie E. Epperson
Henry Smith
Hettie Dolle
Thirteen Dozen San Antonians To Attend Good Roads Meet
A delegation of more than thirty San Antonians will leave for Dallas at 6 tomorrow morning to represent the Bexar County Highway league at the State Good Roads association meeting on Good Roads day at the Dallas fair October 26. One auto already departed and additional members will travel by train Wednesday. The group aims to promote county leagues across Texas and possibly establish state headquarters in Austin, with San Antonio viewed as impractical for such a base. The trip roster lists numerous local leaders and enthusiasts, starting from 229 East Houston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers
Kyle
San Antonio
San Marcos
Aero Club
Harlandale
Rom
Earth
Terra Firma
Dallas
Bexar County Highway League
State Good Roads Association
Good Roads
Highway League
Austin
Houston Street
J. W. Warren
R. H. Wester
W. A. Hering
H. E. Miller
H. E. Hildebrand
A. B. Stephens
W. L. Millen
W. 3. Leng
W. A. Kelley
G. H. Byrne
R R. Patterson
J. A. Lipscomb
J. H. Compton
G. A. C. Halff
T. C. Frost
D. Ik. Colp
Welcome Smith
J. E. Williams
L. W. Walthall
J. R. Wood
Mrs. Wood
Hawkt Floyd Fox
W.E. Butler
R. T. Pruit
James Ingram
J. L. DeCamp
New Orleans Sees First Winter Wind Chill Drop
New Orleans experienced its first wintry winds with a 25 degree drop, the morning low reaching 45 degrees. The report also notes a family accident as H Vorpohl, 14, fractured his left arm after being playfully tossed onto a bed. he was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oreans
Associated Press
New Orleans
Mercury
Roy
H. Vorpohl
Annie Vorpohl
Cherry Street
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Western Union
THE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Penitentiary
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surical Institute At
Buffalo
Meiling
Worp
N.Y
Gen
Louisiana
Young Men's League
Manamara
Prosecution
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Investigation
New York
Pacific Coast
Wright
Wright Company
Armour P. Rodgers
Armour & Co
Sheepshead Bay
Army
Navy
Capt
C. P. Rodgers
Texas
Perry
Commodore Perry
Lake Erie
Japan
Fountains & Elsewhere
Horlick’s
Horlick's
Sulpho
Napthol
Ohio Banker
Fletcher
Menter & Rosenbloom Co
W. Houston Street
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