Various Hotel Guests Arrive in San Antonio from Many Cities
A dated local note lists numerous travelers arriving in San Antonio and staying at hotels such as the Bexar Menger Gunter Savoy St Anthony and Crockett. Names include G S LaForge W T Foster C Schriber W T Woods E Schmidt H E Daley J T Rowan R B House Charles Dubane C M Sheffield J B Vitt H C Heron Tom Turner J B Epple Mrs Edw Leach Mrs I W Green F A Austin F Henry Groos F H Gorton and others. Some are hotel proprietors travelers from Dallas Monterey Nashville St Louis Galveston Palestine and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S&s. LaForge
Dallas
Bexar
W. T. Foster
Monterey
Gunter
C. Schriber
Lockhart
Levoy
W. T. Woods
Nashville
Tenn
Bowie
W. E. Schmidt
St. Louis
St. Anthony
H. E. Daley
Houston
Rice Hotel
J. T. Rowan
Galveston
Savoy
R. B. House
Atlanta
Charles Dubane
C. M. Sheffield
Menger
J. B. Vitt
Marble Falls
Crockett
H. C. Heron
Hentington
W. Va
Tom L. Turner
Louisville
J. B. Epple
Edw. Leach
I. W. Green
City
Mexico City
Canada
F. A. Austin
Laredo
F. Henry Groos
Emmetsburg
Charlies C. Smith
W. H. Lott
Goliad
O. R. Wirtlin
A. J. Southcage
Waco
Willy Bernat
Yokohama
Kirkpatrick
T. H. Gilroy
Kansas City
San Antonio
E. A. Spann
W. R. Davis
Poteet
D. B. Chapin
Chicago
Guirter
Thomas F. L. Ginns
Calvert
L. A. Freyler
the Crockett
Johnson Withdraws Appeal Accepts 12 Year Sentence
Dallas, Sept. 14 J W Johnson who was given 100 years at his first trial for killing Levi McGuffey 51 years at his second trial and 12 years at his third trial today withdrew his appeal and accepted the 12 year sentence McGuffey was killed here in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
J. W. Johnson
Levi McGuffey
McGuffey
Plans For Ferry Approved Across Brazos River
Galveston Tex Sept 14 Plans for a car ferry across the Brazos river at Freeport near new port and sulphur mines developed by New York capitalists were approved by Col Charles E Riche US engineer in charge of the Galveston district. The company originally planned a bridge but drawbridge clearance of 125 feet proved impracticable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Brazos River
Freeport
New York
Charles 8. Riche
United States
Federal officials face dismissals linked to Taft era push
A group of U S officials including Postmaster John Stevens Marshal Nolte and Collector R W Dowe are poised for dismissal amid pressure from Julius M Oppenheimer and the Roosevelt faction. Dowe refused to resign citing political motives and potential broader punishment for others. Nolte is in Detroit and Creager’s status is unclear as actions unfold in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Eugene Nolte
John J. Stevens
R. W. Dowe
Eagle Pass
Creager
Brownsville
C. A. Boynton
Waco
Charles Llc. Cresson
San Antonio
Washington
Julius M. Oppenheimer
Bexar County
Republican Executive Committee
Banner of
Tett
Dowe
Mexico
J. F. Curtis
the Treasury
Taft
Roosevelt
Cecil A. Lyon
Gunter
Ir Roosevelt
Marshal Nolte
Stevens
Boynton
Nolte
Detroit
Mich
Policeman uses car to halt runaway horse and rider
Officer Tom Mack used an automobile to overtake a frightened horse driven by Wiley James after a broken bridle left the cab-born animal racing through Alamo Plaza. The chase spanned twelve blocks from Avenue C to Fre Street before Mack halted the animal at San Saba Street, as James collapsed in relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mack
Wiley James
Officer Mack
Alamo Plaza
Houston Street
Avenue C
San Saba Street
Mack
de Lord
Baby Dies of Tetanus After Splinter Injury
Waco Texas reports 18 month old Harry M Watson died from tetanus after a splinter entered his right foot seven days prior. Despite anti tetanic serum the virulent attack caused convulsions and death. In other news the owner of several theaters sold the chain for 5 million dollars, carried home in a suitcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Harry M. Watson
Williams Kidney Pills Offer Relief for Kidney Troubles
Advertisment asks if overwork has stressed nerves causing kidney and bladder issues and pains in loins sides and back. It claims Williams Kidney Pills will cure and notes price 50 cents with sale by all druggists and A. Rischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.iacher
Signor Scotti to marry American singer Charlotte Ives
Charlotte Ives announces her engagement to Antonio Scotti baritone of the Metropolitan Opera New York. They plan to marry in New York as arrangements permit. The union challenges the long held Farrar marriage rumor and follows her sudden Munich trip amid illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Ives
Antonio Scotti
Metropolitan Opera Company
New York
Geraldine Farrar
Miss Farrar
Munich
Overcrowded San Antonio Schools Meet Enrollment Strain
Public schools opened to crowded conditions with 8 to 10 extra pupils per room in several buildings including Nos 10 23 and Prospect Hill. Enrollment reports presented to Superintendent Lukin at Brackenridge High School note pending totals and rule changes restricting enrollment in crowded rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Charles J. Lukin
Brackenridge High School
Prospect Hill School
Eli Hertzberg
W. J. Knox
C. A. Arbold
Agnes Cotton
Seele
King
Improvements Planned for Texas and Pacific Railway
Judge T J Freeman, president of Texas and Pacific, says upgrades will raise the railway’s physical condition in Texas. The railroad commission cites Engineer Parker’s inspection with recommendations to be carried out. By year end eastern and transcontinental divisions should be as well tied as the southwest, with 50 miles of heavy steel on the eastern division in 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas & Pacific Railway
T. J. Freeman
Railroad Commission
Allison Mayfield
Parker
Texas
Southwest
Judge Freeman
Dallas
Fort Worth
Judge Wreeman
Burkhalter praises San Antonio climate on Sun Set visit
M Burkhalter general agent of Sunset Lines freight department in San Francisco met A J Atkinson district agent in San Antonio. He tours eastern Southern Pacific lines then heads to the Pacific coast praising the city’s climate and noting strong business with signs of general prosperity ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M. Burkhalter
Sunset Lines
San Francisco
A. Jf. Atkinson
Sunset
Burkhalter
Pacific Coast
Southern Pacific
San Antonio
Tam
Burkhauer
Chamber of Commerce to seek better freight rates after Aransas Pass port
Freight traffic committee members will meet at 4 30 this afternoon to draft a request for higher rates for San Antonio now that Aransas Pass deep water port is open. The plan seeks Houston differential and a hearing before the railroad commission, which postponed a prior proceeding. It is expected a decision may come within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Railroad Commission
Houston
Austin firm wins state printing contracts for year
The state printing board awarded contracts totaling about 200000. Von Boeckman Jones Publishing of Austin received the first and third class contracts while EB ll Steck of Austin secured the second and fourth class contracts Tobin's Book Store of Austin won the stationery contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Printing Board
von Boeckman- Jones Publishing Company
EB Ll. Steck
Tobin's Book Store
Dam to be Built Across Willow Creek Near Smithville
Yerger Hill, a leading merchant in Smithville Texas, has awarded a contract to the Southwestern Concrete Company to construct a concrete dam across Willow creek on his farm. The 150 foot structure will create a lake about one and a half miles long for irrigation and fish stocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Tex
Yerger Hill
Southwestern Concrete Company
Willow Creek
Lockhart to Host Ninth Live Stock Carnival
Lockhart Texas announces the ninth annual carnival and meeting of the Live Stock association to be held November 27 to 29. Caldwell County Poultry Association members will stage their annual show in conjunction with the celebration. A Gas World note cites a French author on gas mantle quality, urging uniform lighting power across batch mantles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Tex
Live Stock Association
Caldwell County Poultry Association
Gulf steamship line to sail from Baltimore with canned goods
The Gulf line will have a vessel ready for sailing from Baltimore on September 20 carrying canned goods for Texas to dock at Galveston. A special rate of 15 cents per hundred saves Texas consignees 9 cents per hundred versus the 25 cent regular rate. This replaces the Morgan line’s September 24 sailing which has been withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Gulf Steamship Lines
Baltimore
Texas
Galveston
Gulf Line
Railroad officials visit San Antonio during weekend lineup
Several railroad executives arrived in San Antonio for a weekend stay including J W King and Gar land Tobin of Iron Mountain, James Baker of Rock Island, Henry Izard of Rock Island, C A Baird of Pennsylvania Lines, W E Fitch and C A Tittle of various systems. Also noted were Osteopaths Garring Hatcher, Shropshire, and Travelers Transfer Co. services. A police campaign led to the first arrest of Lemmie Cane for open cut-outs, fined $5. Miss Magruder announces start of her school at 124 Dallas Street on September 11 with Mr Magruder teaching in special branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
J. W. King
Iron Mountain Lines
Garland Tobin
Southwestern
Iron Mountain
James Baker
Rock Island
Henry Izard
C. A. Baird
Pennsylvania Lines
W. E. Fitch
International & Great Northern
C. A. Tittle
Norfolk & Western
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lemmie Cane
Alamo
Commerce Streets
Simpson
Corporation Court
Magruder
Dallas Street
Terrill Medical Institute Specialists
Terrill Medical Institute offers treatment for chronic and private diseases of men and women. Located in the Hicks building at 215 Hicks, the practice provides specialized care through its physicians and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrill Medical Institute
Hicks
Fined for Fast Driving in Police Court
H A Burke a contractor was fined five dollars by Judge Buckley in the police court today for reckless driving on East Houston street. Officer Harvey testified the defendant caused a horse drawn by him to gallop along the thoroughfare. Notice of appeal was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Burke
Buckley
East Houston Street
Harvey
Local medical practitioners resume practice and patrols report
Dr. B. BE Witte returns to practice. Dr. J. F. Oldham back home. Dentists at 323 W Commerce and 325 Hicks building with old phone 8018. Stolen horse and buggy recovered near West Houston and Pecos. Dance and social events listed at Muths Garden and Dixie Social Club hall. Carter Mullaly Transfer Co and A Collman plumber noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirer
Edge
Stires
West
Houston
Pecos Streets
Obituaries for Cala mantes Ford Bohart In San Antonio
Cala mantes 60 died at home after 56 years in the city. Surviving son Geraldo daughter Mary. Funeral under Fer cidad del Union. Ford died in hospital after seven days in city from Calvert. Bohart Mamie 24 died after short illness in San Antonio. Husband W H Bohart son infant daughter mother sister brother listed. Funeral Sunday at residence 502 Eighth Street Knights of Pythias cemetery planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calamantes
Epimenio Calamantes
Laredo Street
Geraldo
Mary Calamantes
Fercidad del Union
Eighth Street
Knights of Pythias
Funeral for Henry Davis in San Antonio
Henry Davis aged 46 died yesterday. Services were held at 9:30 am from Zizik Undertaking parlors. A Tennessee native who lived in Texas 28 years, he spent the last two in San Antonio. Survived by sister Mrs. Nattie Sowers of Greeneville, Tennessee. Interment in St. Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Henry Davis
Zizik Undertaking
Tennessee
Texas
San Antonio
Nattie Sowers
Greeneville
Tenn
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Randall Man Dies After Short Texas Stay in City
Randall W. M. Randall aged 52 died at 4 40 this morning. A Texas native he came to the city seven days ago from Lockhart for medical care. Surviving are his mother Mrs. Sarah Randall of San Marcos a sister Mrs. Robert Kyle of San Marcos and a brother R R Randall of Douglas Aziz. The body is prepared for burial by Shelley Loring Undertaking Co and will go to Lockhart for interment tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
William Edgar Ford
Calvert
Tex
Shelley-Loring Undertaking
Randall
W. M. Randall
Texas
Lockhart
Sarah Randall
San Marcos
Robert Kyle
R. R. Randall
Douglas
Aziz
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Attractive Home Made Meats Ad From Union Meat Co
The advertisement urges buyers to call phone number two ninety two for prices on hams bacon lard and compound. It emphasizes good quality and asserts the goods are made at home to meet high standards and that price and quality justify choosing Union Meat Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Meat Company
Foreign language placard attracts shoppers at NYC store
A department store in New York displays a placard at the entrance announcing twelve languages spoken by its employees. The list includes French German Italian Russian Polish Danish Swedish Norwegian Spanish Portuguese and Romanian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
City Seeks Proposals for Two Motor-Driven Fire Trucks
City Clerk Fred Fries reports the Fire Committee directs proposals from five manufacturers for two motor-driven hook and ladder trucks to protect residential districts. Bids due September 1 will originate from American Motor Fire Apparatus of Pittsburgh Webb Motor Fire Apparatus of St. Louis American- France Fire Engine of Elmir N Y Robinson Fire Apparatus of St. Louis and Seagrave Fire Engine of St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fries
Ch Man Fincham
City Council
United States
Res
Amercan Motor Fire
Compan
Governor asks judge to remain as El Paso resigns
Governor Colquitt asks Chief Judge William Peticolas of the Eighth Court of Civil Appeals to withdraw his resignation effective Oct 1. Judge Peticolas did not seek renomination. a judge will be elected in November to succeed him. If not withdrawn, the court may operate with two judges until the elected successor takes office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Governo Colquitt
William Peticolas
el Paso
Peticolas
Joseph Nealon
Dan Jackson
Gover Colquitt
el Paso Politiciaw
Fires Cause Small Losses on South Side Yesterday
The Department answered two alarms yesterday on the South Side. A chute at the Western Cotton Oil Company on South San Marcos Street caused $200 in damage after catching fire at 2 2 pm. cotton seed worth $30 was saved by a company employee using hoses and fire apparatus. A fire at 32 South Santa Rosa Avenue owned by Jake Feod caused about $350 in damage to the building and its contents at 3 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Th Western Cotton Oil Company
San Marcos Street
South Santa Rosa Avenue
Jake Fecd
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Paris
Sterling
Electric Park
Ellery
Orpheum
King Baggot
Jane Fpearnlew
Yourdren
H.C. Rees Optical Co
W. Commerce St
Williams
Signor Scotti
Texas & Pacific
Alamo City
Chamber of Commerce Bureau
Nes
Exposition Park
Martinez Social Club Hall
Medina
Albert Rietzer
Medina Valley Irrigation Company
Maxey
United States Court of the Western District of Texas
United States Court Room
San Antonio Humane Society
George T. Botsford
Fred Davison
Friedman
Bond's
Bexar County Humanes Society
Mackay Building
KE. M. Collins
Mouzon
E. D. Mouzon
Missouri
Laurel Heights Methodist Church
J. D. Young
Mouton
Clarence Warfield
Hicks Bldg
Robert E. Moss
Post D. T. P. A
Association
Menger Hotel
Railway Committee of the Post
Travelers’ ‘Transfer Co
T. T. Jackson
Moore Bldg
Elks Club
Avenue E
Garring & Hatcher
Gunter Building
Travis Club
Dr. Shropshire
Moore Building
Travelers’ Transfer Co
Dr. B. Be, Witte
J. F. Oldham
Commerce
W. P. Williams
Hicks Building
Muth
Dixie Social Club
South Flores
West End Lake
Carter- Mullaly ‘Transfer Co
A. Collman
Main Ave
MR. Retailer
Omaha
Council Fire Committee
Gil Clerk
Ayer
Owell
Mans
San Antonio Loan & Trust
Commerce St
L. G. Denman
Edwin Chamberlain
Wm. L. Herff
Sec’y-Treas
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