Louisiana Lottery agents convicted in federal mail case
David C. and W. P. Johnston, general agents for the Louisiana Lottery in New Orleans, were found guilty in a U S court of using the mail to distribute lottery advertisements. The trial was pursued by the Society for the Suppression of Vice, which had pressed the case for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crscmnatt
David C
W. P. Johnston
Louisiana Lottery Company
New Orleans
United Bates Court
Society For the Es of Vice
RAYS OF LIGHT AND CITY NEWS ITEMS
Market notes report plentiful string beans and new fall goods at local shops. dengue cases affect City Engineer Matlack and others. theater events at Fashion theatre and Turner Hall. several crime trials, marriages, and notices of salaries, clothing, and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Street
Matlack
Emerson’s
Liauri
Texas Figaro
San Antonio
Emerson's
Fashion Theatre
Clark’s
Alamo St
Otto Andrea
Pancoast & Son
George Schmids
Kalteyer
F. Sheets
Commerce St
East Lynne
Ada Gray
Isabel
Madame Vine
Turner Hall
Fischer & Ervin
West Commerce Street
Anton Adam Will
Tom Moore
Joske Bros
J.S. Gupton
Treasure hoax tale on buried riches near Austin debunked
Telegram reported in the Express claimed man Quast found buried treasure near Austin and sent a box to Bishop Neraz of San Antonio. The Bishop disclosed this morning he knew nothing about the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Quast
Austin
Neraz
San Antonio
Madison Square Social at Pastor Scudder’s Residence
A large crowd from Madison Square Presbyterian Church gathered last night at Rev. K. C. Scudder’s home, 329 Martin street. The pleasant parlors overflowed with a joyful throng as music and refreshments enhanced the enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
K. C. Scudder
Martin Street
Notable Guests and Travelers At The Menger Hotel
A long list of visitors stays at the Southern and Menger hotels including Captain B L Crouch from Pearsall and L DeBoner from Eagle Pass. People from Gonzales, Paint Rock, San Saba, Matamoros, Boston, and Mexico mingle among merchants, stockmen, clergy, and railroad men in a snapshot of city hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Crouch
Pearsall
L. DeBona
Eagle Pass
A. B. Coleman
Gonzales
W. A. Rector
Paint Rock
F. 8. Jackson
John T. Lytle
Kansas City
Menger
K. Nierstras
Piedras Negras
Europe
Dr. Rogan
San Saba
Mattie Howard
Rambough
New Oreans
Mobile
Amanda Andrade
A. Casso Lopez
Jose Delgado
Mexico
JL. de Boner
C. N. Cunningham
Southern
C. R. Piper
Boston
C. W. White & Co. Surgical Instrument Manufacturers
Richard Crothers
Matamoros
Mex
Southern Hotel
Messrs. Painter and
Hart
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
Wilson County
L. de Boner
C. N. W. Cunningham
M. W. Early
Dallas
J. A. Turner
C. E. Johnson
L. Kells
Australia
Dr. Kogan
T. 8. Jackson
D. L. Harrison
Texas
John ‘I’. Lytle
Rancho
Henry ©. Lesquereux
Isidor Weil
Isaac Meyer
Three San Antonio Men Share Long Residency on Alamo Street
Three gentlemen on Alamo street, all San Antonio residents, total up to 108 years of living there. R. Becker has 3 years, A. Sartor Sr. 36 years, and . Zuschlag 41 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Street
San Antonio
Messrs. R. Becker
A. Sartor, Sr
Zuschlag
All Hallows Eve Traditions Describe Nightly Festivities
The article outlines Halloween customs for boys and girls, including doorbell ringing, water-guessing games, mirror visions of a future partner, chestnut and apple bobbing, candle prize strings, blind man's buff, private theatricals, fortune telling, and mesmerism as practiced in the city tonight.
Times Scoops Schroeder Burglary Coverage
The Times claims it has exhaustively reviewed the Schroeder burglary, as it did with the waterworks question, endorsing assurance as a commendable newspaper qualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Schroeder
Rumor on Postmaster Bond Acceptance Circulates
Postmaster elect Howard reportedly had his bond returned and not accepted, while a later statement asserts he heard from Washington that the bond was accepted and will be approved in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Washington
Flooring Delay On Commerce Street Bridge Draws Comment
The article notes slow progress on bridge flooring despite heavy traffic and suggests a few hours with a capable crew would suffice. It also highlights Frank Starr, a restaurateur and fish dealer, announcing he will settle all outstanding bills in full on the first of the month following a recent fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Street Bridge
Frank Starr
J. Martin's Shoe Store
No. 237
Commerce Street
Runaway on Avenue C Involves Battaglia Co Wagon
A noon runaway on Avenue C nearly injured an Italian man holding a horse attached to a light wagon owned by Battaglia Co on Houston Street. The man kept hold of the bridle but was thrown against a fence by the startled horse, which then broke from the wagon and remained uncaptured at last report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenue C
Battaglia & Co
Houston Street
A Wonderful Run Mor Ley T X 8 Tonic Claims Quick Cures
Advertises Mor Leys T X 8 Ague Tonic as a powerful remedy for chill sufferers with no quinine or harsh drugs. Promises cleansing stomach, stimulating kidneys and liver, and quick bowel action, including chronic cases. Also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and Joske Bros listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley
F. Kalteyer
Brother of William Childs Comes From St Paul to Settle Claims
A brother of William Childs, Colonel Lee's orderly, who was recently accidentally killed by a gun discharge while returning from a hunting trip, arrived from St Paul Minnesota to tend property his brother believed he owned according to letters written before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Childs
Lee
St. Paul, Minn
Burglary Suspects Believed Still In Town
Captain Hughes suspects the four burglars seen by boy Joe Jackson yesterday have not departed, noting clues that they are not experienced safe robbers and no telegrams have been sent along railway routes to detain them.
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Hughes
Joe Jackson
Early City Election See-Saw Between Barnard and Mackay
A large crowd gathered before polling opened as Barnard supporters pushed early votes while Mackay followers mobilized. Sanitary police inspected at the polls with public funds at stake. By 12 30 over 350 votes were cast and both sides claimed a close race with Mackay ahead on the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
Mackay
Viola Smith Seeks Court Relief Over $80 Love Loot
Viola Smith, a servant girl, waits in Judge Huston s court after accusing Otto Felder of courting her for money. He spent $80 she saved, then refused to return it, leaving her heartbroken and turning to the law for repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Smith
John Twohig
Turner Hall
Viola
Otto
Germans Reject San Antonio Volksseat Humbug
October 30 correspondents report the Volksseat opening Thursday as a grand humbug designed to extract money from visitors. The San Antonio population, especially Germans, neither sanctioned nor participated in the event, indicating local disapproval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Boerne Republikaner
Fourth Ward Aldermanic Race Lacks Opposition
The Fourth Ward shows no opposition to Mr. McAllister as voters stay home. The ward backs city ownership of the water works and no candidate challenges those sentiments. McAllister’s stance on water works stifled any attempts to rally dissent.
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McAllister
Markets and goods notes from New York Chicago and beyond
The page lists commodity prices and futures for cotton Wheat and pork with spot and futures in New York and Chicago. It notes Orleans cotton receipts and a brisk 6000 bales sales, plus Western stock quotes and general market steadying trends. Also advertised are Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and an Art Gallery shop offering paints, frames and decoratives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd & Co
Soledad Street
New Yor
Livfrpooool
Orleans
New York
Norwestern
Delaware and
Lackawanna
St. Pau
Chicago
Freight Charge Confusion On Railways Sparks Debate
Colonel H B Andrews, VP of the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railway, received freight marked D H on the International and Great Northern line and an excessive bill. He informed the General Freight Agent that D H stood for dead head on his road, but proposed that on the I G N it might mean d d high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Andrews
Galveston, Harrisburg and
San Antonio
International and Great Northern Railway
D. H
International and
Great Northern Railway
Belknap Rifles Hold Special Meeting Resignations Ordered
At a special Belknap Rifles meeting at the armory Captain Green and Lieutenant Cresson resigned. Green plans to become Private Secretary to Senator Coke. Cresson resigns for business reasons. The corps elected Captain W. P. Kate as leader with Hal Rowand and David Watts among the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belknap Rifles
Green
Cresson
Captain Green
Senator Coke
Pip
Enthusiagman
W. P. Kate
Hal Rowand
Andardson
David Watts
California Wines and Pure Brandies From Meyers Hall
Mr. F. I. Meyer returns from California ready to serve families with the best California wines and pure grape brandies. Pure California claret offered at one dollar per gallon, ports and other pure vintage brands on hand. A multiple paragraph ad promotes Medicina Mexicana Marvelous Mexican Medicine as a blood purifier claimed to cure a range of diseases. Sold by F. Kalteyer & Son in St Louis, Mo.
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California
F. I. Meyer
Meyer’s Hall
Mexico
Mexican Edicine Company
St. Louis
F. Kalteyer & Son
Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup Promotes Quick Relief
Modern remedy advertised for coughs colds croup and bronchial issues claims rapid relief for children in one night. Sold by H L Fowler R Cohn J D Hevine J Clavin and others with free samples and savings emphasized.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
Paul Wagner
Otto Bergstrom
T. H. Gray
Bergstrom & Gray
Leapnea
Blum Street
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
West
Commerce and Loredosts
el al
Rudolph Singer
Chicago News News
J. H. McLeary
Irish League
Meyer's Hall
Wurzbach
J. H. Marquart’s
C. J. Hatch
Wells, Fargo and Texas Express
Junius Means
Leo Tarleton
Kerr County
Dunlap
Lyons
C. W. Crossley
Third Ward
John Weber
Josephine Walker
C. H. Harrison
Sarah Brodin
San Antonio Rifles
Campbell
Newcomb
H. L. Russell
Desalmnes
Recorder's Court
McIntosh
Kelly
W. I. Douglas
Joe Beckmann
West West Commerce Street
Clinton Winston
Fort Worth
Missouri Pacific
Aransas Loan Office
Military Plaza
South Flores Street
Kampmann
D. Haas & Oppenneman
Bonifacio IV
Madison Square Social
Times
Royal Baking Powder Company
Wall Street
Turner Opera House
Ernest Riscng
Ces Ores
Chas. A. Watkins
5Th Ave
Madam Vine
Miss Ada Gray
Rische
Nas
Ay Watkins
Mer
Casino Hall
R. R. Martinez, Jacob Weber
R. J. Nixon
William Hoerling, Jr
East Commerce Street
San Pedro Avenue
Schorr
Lone Star Brewery
Messrs
Urquhart
Household Sewing Machine
R. L. Harden
Ruiz and
Frio Streets
R. H
Venucio Cagsiano
Leri
Boerne
Dendy
Houston
Acequia Streets
Lin Mus
J.G. Swaggerty
M. E. Horton
Houston Andavarro Streets
Coruner
Navarro
Aga
Vienna
Bologne
South Centre St
Im Gies & Reiman
A. Nagams
Zis Camargo Street
Antonio
North Flores St
Monterey Street
Alazan Creek
At. Joske Bros
Buckien
A. Dreiss
C. H. Mueller
Mueller
Sesorkve
S Tran
Srcoup
Tulip
Bey
Val. Lorra
Merchant Tailor
West Commerce ST
Near
Bridge
Otsmiri & Co
Otsmirh & Co
Frank J. Beitel
International
Great Northern
F. J. Beitel
Uncle Emerson
Emmerce Street
Mmerce Street
Licur
Haas & Ba
Farmers and Mechanics
S. Mayer
Commerce
Navarro Streets
DIN Vitae
Ara
United States
Critzer Bros., Jewelers and Opticians
L. Gates
Orley
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