Lytle Named Assistant District Attorney in Bexar County
Nelson Lytle, law partner of Clint G Brown and democratic DA nominee, was appointed to succeed J. F. Carl as assistant district attorney. Governor Colquitt announced the appointment in Austin. sworn in soon. Lytle is a prominent San Antonio lawyer and Knights of Columbus leader. He aided Colquitt’s reelection efforts and served on the Bexar county executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Lytle
Clint G Brown
Bexar County
J. F. Carl
Austin
Colquitt
Lytle
San Antonio
Knights of Columbus
Lytle Named Assistant District Attorney for Bexar
Secretary of State C C McDonald notified Nelson Lytle of San Antonio of his appointment as assistant district attorney of Bexar county to succeed J F Carl. The oath of office was sent to be signed and the commission will follow. Lytle may serve before commission upon taking the oath.
Sunday closing plan seen as threat to city tourism
Non union San Antonio barbers warn that Sunday shutdowns would hinder tourism and city progress. They argue if barber shops close on Sundays, cigar stands ice cream parlors and others would also be affected, leaving hotels restaurants and drug stores exempt and hurting visitors. Riebe Undertaking Co. ambulance service lists contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Lyceum Course Arranged by Ben Hur Patrol
At a Ben Hur Patrol meeting final plans set a Lyceum course with events from November 1 Chicago Ladies orchestra to February 26 John Kendrick Bangs. Shriner fair in February to be directed by Utica leader. Weekly drills start first Friday in October. Uniforms adopted in oriental style at about 75 dollars each. Second Monday of each month designated Shriner social day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur
Lyceum
Chicago Ladies’ Orchestra
Earnest Gamble
Governor Vardaman
International Operatic Company
John Kendrick Bangs
Utica
N. Y
Mexican envoy trainees study U.S. irrigation projects
Fernando de Teresa and Carlos Gayon of Mexico carry government orders to study U.S. irrigation efforts. They visit the Elephant Butte dam and the Grand River, Salt River and Colorado reclamation works, tour Medina Valley, and plan reports to Mexico City before examining ports, harbors, shipping and railways.
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Government of Mexico
Mexican Department of Public Instruction
United States
Mexico
Fernando de Teresa
Carlos Gayon
San Antonio
West
Elephant Butte
Grand River
Salt River
Colorado
Medina Valley Irrigation Company
Mexico City
Department of Public Instruction
Medina
Mr. de Teresa
Texas
Europe
Manuel A. Esteva
Knox Visits Grave of Late Japanese Emperor in Tokio
In Tokio on September 16 Emperor Yoshi hito received Philander C Knox as Taft's representative at the funeral of Matsuhito. Knox will tour Monoyama imperial estate to see the late ruler's grave, return September 19, then sail for the United States two days later.
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Tokio
Yoshihito
Philander Cr. Knox
Taft
Matsuhito
Knox
Monoyama
Kioto
United States
Body Found in Thicket Solves Houston Mystery
James A. McPearson, son of a prominent hotel proprietor, was found dead in a north side thicket. Coroner rules death from natural causes with no sign of foul play. investigators believe he may have collapsed during a walk and died in the remote area.
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Houston
Tex
James A. McPearson
Alamo Heights Plans New High School Building
The Alamo Heights district prepares to occupy a bond funded high school built for 178 children and planned to meet state standards. Trustees R C Jones W W Carter and W H Hume led the project while a committee raises funds for a qualified high school instructor. The modern facility features advanced ventilation heating lighting to reduce eye strain and aims to expand with departments like manual training and domestic science once funds and state approval allow.
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Alamo Heights
R. C. Jones
W. W. Carter
W. H. Hume
Memorial rites honor Confederate dead at First Baptist
Memorial services were held for departed Confederates from Albert Sidney Johnston Camp and United Daughters of the Confederacy at the First Baptist Church. W. W. Sloan presided as Dr. S. J. Porter delivered an address. Adjutant Godfrey Peterson led the roll call of nearly a hundred deceased comrades.
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Albert Sidney Johnston
United Confederate Veterans
United Daughters of the Confederacy
First Baptist Church
W. W. Sloan
Albert Sidney Johnston Camp
S. J. Porter
Godfrey Peterson
Porter
North Carolina
South
Fitzhugh Lee
Joe Wheeler
S. Clarke
London
Clinkscales
Door of Hope
J. J. Ford
Belle Houston
Sam Houston
Julia E. Gray
F. Ketter
W.W. Sloan
J. Porter
D. D
W. S. Clarke
God
W. R. Bethel
Kerrville trip with Gonder party heads to mountain retreat
Gun ter hotel manager C A Gonder plans a week in the mountains north of Kerrville with a San Antonio party led by Dan and Mrs. Price. He aims to rough it and escape city frivolities, predicting memorable experiences Upon return he expects stories to last a lifetime.
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C. A. Gonder
Gunter
San Antonio
Kerrville
Mr. Gonder
Dan Price
Camping party from Houston and Austin plans trip
A camping party including J. P. Keithley, J. B. Bonner, Morgan Choate of Houston, C. H. Page of Austin, and San Antonio companions brace for possible losses from a windstorm while on a field expedition, noting that danger accompanies the experience of camping for a year’s worth of work.
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J. P. Keithley
J. 8. Bonner
Morgan Choate
Houston
C. H. Page
Austin
San Antonio
Clerks Seek Legal Action Over Sunday Open Stores
Friends of clerks in various dry goods shops have hired counsel to sue owners who keep stores open Sundays. One prosecution has occurred with more planned. Clerks, after long weekday hours, may be forced to work most of Sunday, leaving them anxious to act while supporters pursue legal action. Ola furniture new. Carter Mullaly Transfer Co.
Slayden Addresses on Mileage Book Renewal
Congressmen James L. Slayden speaks at a Post D travelers meeting at the Menger hotel on renewing the unchangeable mileage book for the Southwestern Passenger association. He plans to write J W Graves to push for reduced travel rates. Also discussed were transfer business and rates for traveling men with attendees including Holtz Ward Shannon Holland Coliman.
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Post D. Travelers’ Protective Association
Menger Hotel
James L. Slayden
Southwestern Passenger Association
P . Henry Holtz
John G. Ward
Lee Shannon
E. R. Holland
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NTA
Castor
Tur Centaur Compant
New York
Chas. H. Fletcher
J. Briggs & Co
Providence
R. L
Fletcher
B. W. Stucky
Indianapolis
Ind
Henry R. Gray
Montreal
Que
W. G. Marshall
Cleveland
Ohio
Owens & Minor Drug Co
Richmond
Castoria
Brannen & Anthony
Atlanta
Centaur Company
New York City
F. Carl
Spirit Review
Riebé Undertaking Co
Auto Ambulance Service
Ben Hur Patrol
S.S.S
S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Commission
Medina Dam
Carter- Mullaly Transfer Co
Daughters of the Confederacy
Ed Buckley
E. Gibbons
W. C. Kroeger
E. R. Rowley
Tom P. Smith
A. B. Briscoe
Fred A. Cocke
S. W. Harris
G. Y. Moxley
W. F. Sims
Andrew Stautzenberger
Mary Manlove
C. Grisamore
Jessie Bell
Mary Sturgess
Jonas Chickering
America
Thos. Goggan & Bros
Houston and Navarro Sts
San Antonio, Tex
Kerrville Camp
Ola Furniture
Slayden
A. Coliman
Main Ave
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