Amazing Vitalitas touted as cancer cure in ads
An advertisement extols Vitalitas as a universal healer claiming cancer cures and relief for indigestion biliousness catarrh and kidney liver and blood ailments. It cites a San Antonio man Mr J H Bowles who says his facial cancer vanished after using Vitalitas products and urges readers to ask for a sample drink at a drug store on East Houston Street.
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J. H. Bowles
Victoria ‘Street
San Antonio
East Houson
Majestic Theater Aims for Grand Debut in San Antonio
Karl Hoblitzelle president of Interstate Amusement Company inspected work on the Majestic Theater on Main Avenue near Houston Street. O W Mitchell will direct interior design. He expects opening about a month away with elaborate vaudeville planned. Interstate previously booked Plaza Theater acts.
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Karl Hoblitzelle
Interstate Amusement Company
Majestic Theater
Main Avenue
Houston Street
Majestic Circuit
O. W. Mitchell
St. Anthony
San Antonio
Majestic
Plaza Theater
Death of Cecil D. Tullos at age two
Cecil D. Tullos, two year old son of Mr and Mrs C D Tullos of 114 Stafford Street, died at 10 30 this morning at home. Survived by parents two brothers and three sisters. Funeral at 10 o'clock tomorrow from the Christian Church Rev A T Fitts officiating. Burial in City Cemetery No 4
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Cecil D. Tullos
C. D. Tullos
Stafford Street
A. T. Fitts
The
Christian Church
City Cemetery No
Gascarets Offer Promises To Straighten You Up
An old advertisement claims Cascarets cleanse the stomach remove sour undigested food and foul gases during sleep. It touts a 10 cent box to keep stomach liver and bowels regular with a taste appeal for children.
Prisoner Claims Guilty Of Murder In Rochester Case
Philadelphia police weigh Jacob Wolfsohn's statement claiming he killed Anna Catharine Schumacher in a Rochester cemetery four years ago. Detectives cite corroborating details but with Rochester doubts, keeping him under guard after a suicide attempt, while facing larceny and forcible entry charges.
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Philadelphia
Jacob Wolfsohn
Anna Catharine Schumacher
Rochester
Cameron
Wolfsohn
New York State
Hamil
Barrett
Three Die in Head on Train Crash in College Point
In College Point near Whitestone Junction on Long Island two electric trains collided head on at speed. Three men died conductor George Borck El motorman Fred Loder and Charles Hohl. Forty were injured, many mill workers en route to jobs. Emergency hospitals opened as Pennsy blamed operator negligence for the crash.
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New York
Long Island Railroad
College Point
L. I
George Borck
Fred Loder
Charles Hohl
Mill
Pennsylvania Railroad
Whitestone Junction
Ship Sinks Near Tampico With Oil Cargo Lost
The Herman Taepeke a 157 ton stern wheel river steamer valued at 30000 with oil cargo sank 15 miles north of Tampico while towed by the Hornet. All crew reportedly escaped. The Texas Company received a wireless report and cited rough seas as the probable cause on its first voyage from Galveston.
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Houston
Tex
Texas Company
Herman Taepeke
Tampico
Taepeke
Galveston
Revival Draws Large Crowds at Prospect Hill Church
A large audience attended last night’s revival at Prospect Hill Baptist Church. Rev. T. V. Neal delivered the evening sermon titled So Great Salvation. Grover Wells led a song service with Somebody Cares performed in quartet by the Yeomans sisters. Services will continue this week from 8 to 6 oclock each evening.
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Prospect Hill Baptist Church
T. V. Neal
Grover Wells
Yeomans Sisters
Huerta Declares Impartial Election Stance Amid Doubts
Provisional President Huerta told reporters that his government would be impartial and would avoid backing a candidate. U S officials note his comments could influence European recognition as they await a fair vote and potential foreign responses.
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Washington, D. C
Huerta
Mexico
United States
Gamboa
John Lind
Huerta Declares No Favorite for Mexican Presidency
In an interview at Pohotla General Huerta eschews any favored candidate and pledges an impartial government. He says the army would act only to maintain peace and democratic institutions, with complete freedom for parties to nominate. The Catholic party convention adjourned without a candidate.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Pohotla
Carranza Orders Move to Torreon From Chihuahua Forces
Gen Venustiano Carranza orders nearly all Constitutionalist troops from Chihuahua moved to Torreon for a joint assault. Col. Maclovia Herrera leads about 1100 men in the reinforcement described in junta advices received in El Paso.
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EL Paso
Tex
Venustiano Carranza
Torreon
Chihuahua
Maclovia Herrera
Mexican forces prepare march toward Torreon with 3000 troops
Ready has left Jiminez for Torreon and Gen Manuel Chao with Col Roselio Hernandez lead 3000 Constitutionalists toward Torreon. Carranza, visiting Parral, named Chao commander of all forces in South Chihuahua and ordered an attack on Torreon while avoiding Juarez to prevent border controversy with the United States.
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Ready
Jiminez
Chihuahua
Torreon
Manuel Chao
Roselio Hernandez
Carranza
Parral
Chao
Chihuahua City
Ciudad Juarez
United States
Mexican conflict tempers flee to sea aboard Benito Juarez
The Benito Juarez arrived from Mazatlan with 50 passengers including Dr Charles W Bean who fled Mochuica Hui and said fighting raged near Topolobampo. Smithsonian official A R Orcutt left due to disturbed conditions while others noted a new Constitutionalists currency and threats to noncompliers and Mazatlan’s tense defense.
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San Diego
Cal
Benito Juarez
Mazatlan
Charles W. Bean
Mochuica Hui
Sinaloa
Stratton
Manzanillo
A. R. Orcutt
Smithsonian Institution
Topolobampo
DYNAMITE SQUAD REPORTS RAIL LINE DESTROYED
The Constitutionalist dynamite squad reports five miles of track on the Laredo Monterey line between Juarez and Sanchez destroyed. Restoration will take weeks, forcing refugees to travel roads under Constitutionalists. Venustiano Carranza plans to return to Piedras Negras to command troops and seeks US passage. Consul Blocker awaits Washington guidance after tax dispute.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Constitutionalist
Juarez
Sanchez
Laredo-Monterey
Laredo
Venustiano Carranza
Hermosillo
Cardenas Reported Killed in Mexican Conflict
Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Cardenas, accused by the Constitutionalists of assassinating former president Francisco Madero, killed in Michoacan while leading federal troops. The dispatch says he may have feared revealing February 22 orders about Madero’s imprisonment.
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Washington, D. C
Francisco Cardenas
Constitutionalists
Mexico
Francisco J. Madero
Cardenas
Michoacan
Huerta
Madero
National Palace
Mexico City
Villa Very Alive Leading Troops Near Juarez
Francisco Villa remains active at the head of his forces about 150 miles south of Juarez. Juarez military and consular officers and General Hugh L. Scott confirm. Miguel E. Debold says Palomas report of Villa’s wounding and capture is false. Col. Juan Medina and Scott add Villa seen with troops near Casas Grandes southwest of Juarez.
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EL Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Juarez
Hugh L. Scott
United States
Miguel E. Debold
Palomas
Villa
Juan Medina
Casas Grandes
General Scott
Brewster Reports Quiet Border, Fewer Neutrality Violations
U S marshal Calvin G Brewster arrives in Houston from Laredo for Federal Court opening and says border quiets are up, neutrality law violations wane, and smuggling enforcement remains routine with diminishing military operations. He notes strong anti Huerta sentiment in his territory.
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Houston
Tex
Calvin G. Brewster
United States
District of
Texas
Laredo
Rattlesnake Bite Fatal In Texas Town
Yorktown Texas, September 22. The 16 year old daughter of A Szoba eight miles west of town died after being bitten by a rattlesnake yesterday before medical aid could reach her.
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Yorktown
Tex
A. Szoba
Notice Contractors Bids for Laurel Street Apartment House
Bids will be received on a two story apartment house for L. Goldman located on Laurel street. Ernest P. Behles is the architect. Also an ad notes: when buying sausage ask for the tin tag labeled fresh wholesome goods and a display is in the lobby of Grand Opera House by Union Meat Company.
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L. Goldman
Laurel Street
Ernest P. Behles
Grand Opera House
Union Meat Company
City Water Contract Proposed With Optional City Purchase
R H Wester suggests a plan to settle city San Antonio Water Works differences by valuing the plant and allowing the city to purchase during the contract term at that value. Net profits above the company's allowed earnings would go to the city to reduce the purchase price, potentially speeding adoption of a new contract. The proposal includes rate reductions, a defined earnings basis, and a requirement for precise accounting of receipts and profits.
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San Antonio
R. H. Wester
Alderman Lambert
Water Committee
Wester
Ester
Lambert
Daily Press
Water Works Company
Record Snowfall in Northern Minnesota and Lake Superior Areas
Snow fell yesterday at nearly all points in Northern Minnesota and around Lake Superior marking a record since 1884. The earliest previous snowfall occurred September 24, 1907, with wintry scenes near Port Arthur Ontario and Grand Marais Minnesota. Duluth recorded an average temperature of 35 degrees.
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Duluth
Minn
Weather Bureau
Minnesota
Lake Superior
Port Arthur
Ont
Grand Marais
Automobile Club to Meet at Menger Hotel
The San Antonio Automobile Club holds its regular weekly luncheon at 12:80 o clock tomorrow at the Menger Hotel. All members should attend as the Chapa traffic ordinance the proposed race meet and other important matters may be discussed. Dr. Frederick J. Fielding, manager, says over two hundred motorists attended the prior special entertainment and dinner at the clubhouse.
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Automobile Club
San Antonio Automobile Club
Menger
Chapa
Frederick J. Fielding
Aged Texan Burned When Home Fire Destroys House
Gainesville Texas reports Thad Harrison aged 60 severely burned after his residence burned down last night. He slept upstairs due to a broken leg and advanced age making escape unlikely. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars with no insurance.
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Gainesville
Tex
Thad Harrison
Schaff Refuses to Answer Salary Questions in Rail Probe
Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad president C E Schaff spent the morning on the witness stand in Wichita Falls as the penalty suit against the road resumed. He refused to disclose his salary and that of other officers, denied a fixed amount with political use claims, and professed ignorance on many matters while arguing over the word system.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
C. E. Schaff
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Thurman Barrett
Nickels
Schaff
Road
Dallas
Women Seek Health with Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound
The passage urges women to seek Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from dizziness backache headaches nervousness the blues and bearing down pain. It appeals to American women as witnesses to the remedy's success and restoration of health.
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Lydia KE. Pinkham
Stock Ownership Questions in Texas Branches
Witness repeatedly said he did not know about stock ownership of the Texas branches while Mr. Schaff left at 1:35 PM for St. Louis.
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Texas
Schaff
St. Louis
Bucket Squad Fills Sap Engine Boilers
Passengers on the Sap morning train from Kerrville faced a water shortage when the engine boiler ran dry. Laborers drew water from the Comfort town wagon using a bucket to refresh the boiler, allowing the train to reach Waring’s water tank. A freight train stalled near Beckman’s due to lack of water, forcing a sidetrack until a distant tank was reached.
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Kerrville
Comfort
Waring
Beckman
Four Workmen Die in Gelatine Mixing House Blast
A gelatine mixing house explosion at Dupont killed four workers and injured one, authorities reported today. Rescue teams cordoned off the plant as investigators gather details of the blast and its cause. The incident underscores factory safety concerns at the Dupont facility.
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Philadelphia
Dupont
Explosion at Gibbstown Gelatine Plant Kills Four
Four workers were killed and an injured man likely to die after a gelatine plant explosion at Gibbstown New Jersey. Only four men were employed in the building. Officials say the cause may never be known as the shock was felt across Southern New Jersey Philadelphia and areas toward Chester.
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Gibbstown
N. J
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Here
Chester
Young Cattleman Shot Near Hurley
Plainview Texas September 22 Ross Harp a young cattleman son of A Harp of this city was accidentally shot and possibly fatally wounded yesterday afternoon near Hurley when a rifle was accidentally discharged by a companion as they rode in an automobile rabbit hunting shots.
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Plainview
Tex
Ross Harp
A. Harp
Hurley
Adler-ika Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Ailments
Local druggist urges San Antonio readers to take only one dose of Adler-ika a bowel cleanser made from buckthorn bark glycerine and related ingredients. The ad claims immediate relief from sour stomach gas and constipation and promotes Adler-ika as solving stomach troubles quickly.
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San Antonio
DUICK
Adler-ika
H. L. Wagner
Hicks Bldg
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U. S
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Fletcher
Ady
Thos. Coccan & Bros
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Emerson
Haines Bros
Goggan
Angelus
Apollo
Emerson, Haines Bros
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Katy Railroad
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