Diamonds Back Turtles Arrest Trial in Bridgeton
In Bridgeton New Jersey John Foster and Thomas Simmons from down port way were convicted for possessing 115 diamond back terrapins and fined 2300 dollars plus 13 46 in costs under season violation laws. The report notes terrapins are valued high and fines accrue per animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Bridgeton
N. J
John Foster
Thomas Simmons
Downport Way
Fish and Claw
Governors invited for San Antonio Military Day parade
Four state governors Edward F Dunne of Illinois E L Philipp of Wisconsin Arthur Capper of Kansas and James E Ferguson of Texas will attend San Antonio Military Day October 4 as guests of the Rotary Club. The Illinois Wisconsin and Kansas national guards will participate with railroads offering low excursion rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Rotary Club
Edward F. Dunne
Illinois
E. L. Philipp
Wisconsin
Arthur Capper
Kansas
James E. Ferguson
Texas
National Guards
Trench Journals Reveal High Spirit of British Forces
London dispatch surveys army trench journals from units like Durham Light Infantry and Royal Army Medical Corps. It notes Canadian battalions forming vivid titles such as Vic Patrol and Trench Echo, plus humor, poetry, games, and lighter tales amid great pushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Durham Light Infantry
Royal Army Medical Corps
Vic
Victoria Rifles of Canada
Vics
Trench Echo
Winnipeg
Forty-niner
R. M. R. Growler
Dead Horse Corner
Kipling
G. M. Chesterton
Omar Khayyam
Get-It's Corn Remedy Promises Fast Pain-Free Relief
Advertisement touts GETS-IT as a modern corn remedy using three drops to dry and shed corns, calluses, or warts with no pain. Claims widespread use and recommends purchasing from E. Lawrence & Co of Chicago or distributors in San Antonio. price 25 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrugsi
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
San Antonio
C. Fritsche
W. C. Burns & Co
Trench Poetry Captures War Emotions Beyond Medicine
The piece reflects narrowness in army medicines and minor complaints while highlighting serious verses born from wartime pressure. It notes how volunteers, touched by home thoughts or grief for fallen comrades, may craft striking poems under battlefield strain.
Guests and Registrations at City Hotels Noted
A list of travelers and registrations appears, with Ernst Schuhardt heading to New York for Stevens College and others like Kurt Beckman, Werner Beckman, J. F. Woodyard Jr., Carroll A. Peak and more noted as stopping at the Gunter or registered at the St. Anthony or nearby hotels. The entries cover cities such as San Francisco, Cuero, Laredo, Fresno, Goliad, Clarksdale, Brownsville, Dallas, Crystal City, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Texas City, and Corpus Christi.
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Ernst Schuhardt
New York
Stevens College
Kurt Beckman
Werner Beckmanl
University of Texas
B. C. Scott
San Francisco
Cal
Gunter
F. Mangham
Cuero
St. Anthony
J. M. Ramos
Laredo
L. W. Pennington
Fresno
J. G. Bennett
Goliad
H. H Hopson
Clarksdale
Miss
A. B. Walker and Family
Brownsville
T. L. Monagan
Dallas
D. F. Ragsdale
Elizabeth Begedele
McAllen
Ter
B. K. Howard
Ae St. Anthony
W. Barlow
Galveston
J. F. Woodyard Jr
el Paso
Carroll A. Peak
Fort Worth
A. Cc. Ely
Crystal City
R. M. Campion
F. C. Grayson
St. Louis
H. L. Lewis
Boerne
Helio graph Still in Use in Frontiers of India and South Africa
The heliograph, though largely replaced by wireless, remains in use on India frontiers and in South Africa where clear air allows long distance signaling. Botha’s forces and opponents employ it, a method over 2000 years old dating to Tacitus. Records include 130 mile readability and 92 mile past links, with Captain Sadler and Major Home among noted operators.
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London
India
South Africa
Botha
Tacitus
Major Home
French
Sadler
Carabiniers
Compass Beg
Cockscombé
Uitenhage
Campaign to limit pistol-toting deputies in Bexar County
County Attorney Dan Lewis obtained an Attorney General opinion on the legal deputy count. Police Commissioner Uhr and Lewis plan a campaign against pistol carrying deputies after Sheriff Tobin and Constable Trainer allegedly authorized 200 to 300 such commissions. Chief Deputy Galbreath says deputies serve specific peace officer roles and the sheriff’s force handles courts and docket duties.
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Robert F. Uhr
Dan Lewis
Lewis
John W. Tobin
John Trainer
B. F. Looney
Department
Co. W. Taylor
Gonzales County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Uhr
Bexar
Justice of the Peace
James Galbreath
Mr. Galbreath
Tobin
Court of Civil Appeals
Belt & Terminal Court Fight Over South Presa Crossings
Legal questions rise in condemnation suits by the San Antonio Belt & Terminal Co to obtain two crossings over Southern Pacific tracks near South Presa and west of the river. A hearing before County Judge James R. Davis and the board of appraisers is set for next Wednesday, with potential merger of the two suits and possible state railroad commission review on grade crossing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Belt & Terminal Company
Southern Pacific
South Presa Street
San Antonio
James R. Davis
Board of Appraisers
E. M. Hayes
L. B. Clegg
Alex Y. Walton
Belt & Terminal Company
Jewelry Show Highlights Enduring Value Of Precious Gems
The E Hertzberg Jewelry Company showcased their fall fashion display arguing jewelry retains value with time. Exhibits included diamonds in platinum and gold settings, lacy metal work, watches like Elgin, military insignia, swagger sticks, riding crops, and a queue of custom design and manufacturing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hertzberg Jewelry Company
Police net first buck of the year in city chase
Policemen Garven and Walker lassoed a deer within city limits at 9 am Thursday. Since no owner claimed the animal as a pet, Commissioner Lambert ordered the city to hold the buck. It was later added to the Bracken ridge herd after being spotted near San Pedro park and pursued by residents using cars and bicycles. Walker finally roped the deer at Belknap and Dewey Place.
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Garven
Walker
Lambert
Brackenridge
San Pedro Park
Belknap and
Dewey Place
Drinking Water Beneficial Between and With Meals
Medical scientist findings show drinking plenty of pure water with meals and between meals aids health. The article claims early beliefs against water with food were wrong and cites X ray tests on healthy men. It also advertises Anuric Tablets for urinary and kidney symptoms, available at drug stores.
Army orders resignations and assignments in multiple states
National Guard resignations accepted. Captain W Baker Indiana and First Lieutenant Greenville D. James W. S. Tarney Illinois. Second Lieutenant Jesse Williamson Jr. Pennsylvania. Inspector General appointed. Colonel John B. McDonald. Lieutenant Colonel Frank M. Caldwell Third Division. George Blakely assists Western Department. Captain Hollis C. Clark retired, detailed to Montana Agricultural and Mechanical College. First Lieutenant Ira A. Rave Signal Corps assigned to Long Island.
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National
Grand Jury Probes Five Deaths In Windsor Home
Hartford reports the grand jury hears evidence against Mrs. Amy E Archer Gilligan owner of Windsor old peoples home accused of causing five inmate deaths. The 1914 death of Franklin R Andrews prompted the case as his exhumed body allegedly showed a powerful poison and autopsies of four others revealed a similar poison.
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Hartford
Conn
Amy E. Archer-Gilligan
Windsor
Old Peoples Homes
Gilligan
Fanklin R. Andrews
Farmer Discovers Roquefort Delicacy in City Eatery
A farmer visits a city restaurant and orders Roquefort cheese after a waiter recommends it. He enjoys the taste and brings some home, only to hear his wife complain that it’s fashionable but unusable for foam and makes the children’s washing smell odd.
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Edna Mayo
the Misleading Lady
Fannie Ward
E. Lloyd Shelden
Miss Ward
Jack Dean
Charles Clary
Jane Wolff
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Virginia
Love Is
Leoxer Barrymore
Audrey Munson
Miss Munson
Munson
Albert Jaegers
Sund
Big Country Store
Fox
Theda Bara
King Furniture Company
Arthur Hoops
Alma Hanlon
Dancer
Vivian Rich
Dorian
Metro
Houston ST
Family Theater
Union Theater
Vernon Castle
Mill
Tinrun
Union Picture House
Alamo Plaza
Atinees
The
Devil’s Daughter
Errapins
Mise Jeanne
Mr. Durand
Ziekes
Scott
Lupton
George F. Lupton
S. A. & A. P. Railroad
Funston
Fort Sam Houston
Mr. Lupton
Austin
City Federation of Women’s Clubs
Clearing House Association
Chamber of Commerce
Highway League
Builders’ Exchange
Real Estate Board, Trades Council
Manufacturers’ Club
Manufacturers & Jobbers’ Association
Credit Men's Association
Retail Merchants’ Association
San Antonio Council of Mothers
Press Club
Thousand Club
Freight Bureau
Lion's Club
Greek Letter Clubs
United States
Morris Sheppard
Fraser Auto Supply Co
Birdsong & Potchernick
Hearn-Stuart Bros. Tire Co
San Antonio Auto Parts Co
Southwestern Repair Company
E. Hertzberg Company
W. M. Pierce, M. D
Postum Cereal Co., Led
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