Ship wrecked crew and passengers reach safety
A steamship Acou sailing from San Francisco to Sydney July 6 was wrecked on Christmas Island July 18 with all aboard safe. The crew and passengers, including several American naval wives, camp on Christmas Island with ample food and water. A house was built for the women, all boats damaged by the reef, crew petitions for ration improvements while Chinese crew refused to work.
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Hearst
Wire
Sydney
N.S. W
Kfiva
Acou
San Francisco
Fanning Island
Aeon
Christmas Islama
Christmas Island
Storm terrorizes ocean travelers on Cunarder Mauria
Passengers of the Cunarder Mauria were jailed after a daylong delay near Sandy Hook following a mid ocean crisis when a bent propeller shaft caused the ship to plunge and bob. Passengers in all cabins were thrown about and panicked as fires and wreckage injured crew and passengers. Fourteen firemen were trapped by coal piles and injured during the event.
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Hearst
New York
Sandy Hook
San Antonio Humane Society elects Miss Glara Wingate
At a special meeting President Ed Knox announces Miss Glara Wingate elected to a year term. Mrs. John B. Walter resigns. several applicants sought the position. Prof Herbert Rued leads a voice studio at 1291-2 W Commerce St. Temple Beth El halliday reservations via G Winkey. Ancient Order of United Workmen to celebrate fortieth anniversary Oct 26 1908 with a prize Waltz, music by a local orchestra.
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San Antonio
Iumane Society
Ed, We Knox
Glara Wingate
Winegate
John B. Walter
Magting
Milam Loddd
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Willl & Prize
Drice
Misic
Vheo
Arizt Orchestra
Will Give Dance for Indre No 4 Degree of Hong
A lodge meeting last night in Wy hall transacted business with four applications received. Initiations occurred and refreshments followed. The degree will be conferred at Math’s Garden in September with prizes to be awarded for heel Walters.
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John T. Rollen
Degree of
Hong
W. Hall
Mitch
Janey
Math’s Garden
Prigus
Walters
Soda fountain policy notice at Wagner Drugist
A dated notice from Wagner Drugist Hicks Building informs customers a new soda fountain requires customers to present soda checks from the cashier before seating. It states the policy will speed service and requests compliance as dispensers will not deviate from the rule.
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Takihe
Wagner, Drugelst
Hicks
Beauty and Bad Breath Promoted By Stuart Lozenges
An advertisement extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a cure for bad breath. It claims foul breath ruins social appeal for both women and men, urges postmeal use, notes the product is not medicine, and offers 25 cent lozenges with mail order trials from Actress F. A. Stuart Co., 200 Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Michigan.
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Ryther
Stuart
América
Canada
F. A. Stuart
San Antonio Gossip About Well-Known Residents
A fragmentary local column portrays San Antonians in playful, ragged gossip. Citizens recall amusing exchanges and quirky appearances around town, mentioning neighbors and everyday scenes with humor and local color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tories
San Antonians
Telephones to Be Installed at Menger Hotel
The San Antonio Telephone Company received 200 telephones today for installation throughout the Menger Hotel. Work to place the sets will start in the next few days.
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Menger bHovel
San Antonio
Rail outlook bright ere for Texas railroad work
Ike Cohen of Brack Pollak from Chicago says Texas railroad construction prospects are strong. He cites many projected lines across the state, including routes to Brownsville Carrizo Springs Crystal City and Uvalde. Cohen is arranging rail shipments and recently sold three miles of rails for a street railway in Uvalde.
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Texas
Ike Cohen
Brack- Pollak Frotenompany
Chicago
Gowen
San Antonio
Brownsve
Carrivo Springs
Crystal City
Cohen
Uvalde
Fort Worth Baby Burned To Death
In Fort Worth Texas a two year old girl Lale Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Martin died after a gasoline stove exploded igniting the child’s clothing and setting the home on fire. The mother had left for a neighbor moments earlier and the cause of the explosion is unknown. The child died shortly after being removed from the residence.
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Fork
Worth
Tex
Lale
J.P. Martin
Noiseless and Smokeless Gun Promises Kidney Health
An advertisement claims the device cures all forms of kidney and bladder disease by removing toxins from blood and strengthening the wheel system. It presents a boastful health cure and asserts universal effectiveness despite lack of medical basis.
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Boxar Drag Co
San Antonio Man Electrocuted Grasping Wire at Ruskatrett
San Antonio man Gison of Temple was electrocuted early Sunday morning on Ruskatrett when he touched a live wire. Only 117 volts passed through his body, death nearly instantaneous. John Woods of San Antonio helped move the body as spectators watched and judgemental headlines swirled.
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John Woods
Fort Worth
Tex
Gison
Temple
Exercises for the Neck and Shoulders in a Fitness Row
A fragmented editorial style piece describes neck and shoulder exercises with dumbbells and breathing techniques. It promotes posture, symmetry, and skin care, claiming improved appearance and strength. It references an October issue and hints at stage performance context.
Murder charge against alderman's son conspiracy and shooting details
Antonio Planus a 24 year old foreman at the Richter bakery and his brother were discharged weeks earlier. Gabriel Planus testified of the party and the moment the shot rang out. Planus leaves a widow and two young children as neighbors recalled tensions between Planus, his brother and Herman Richter.
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Antonio Planag
Galil
Myo Richter
Plana
Bahriel Plas
Herman Richter
Gabriel
Anonio Planus
Richter Bakery
Abot
Richter
Ane
Ingihey
Arseval Street
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Steve Vaccarexca
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Cork At Sea
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Surat
City News
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Herbert Rued
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Moore Bldg
Room 325
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Main Avene Grocery Co
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Ganhot
Heye
Hulay
Tin Avealin Ist Company
August Limburger
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Vernon Hye
Thaewood
Ted Toy
Torlpying
Wilton
Parker Ryu
Sunny Brook
Jonas
Top Bianey
Limburger Metropolitan Bar
Commerce St. Botts
Tyneral
Baker
Florist
East Park Avenue
Rail Outlook
Hiram Percy Afestin
United States Army
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Amet BA
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Lesan
Willi L. Riebler
Iesk
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