City Fight Over Police Powers Extends to Monday Hearing
In a case involving Commissioner Uhr and seven discharged officers, city counsel introduced ordinances dating to 1916 to prove regular status of the force. Judge Tayloe adjourned to Monday at 9:30 a.m. as testimony continued amid clashes over mayoral appointments and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Uhr
Chr
Uhr
George R. Gillette
Tayloe
Frank H. Wash
Joseph Ryan
J. D. Dodson
Yayloe
Dodson
W. F. Ezell
Uhro
Ezell
San Antonio
Mr. Dodson
V. Uhr
Antonio
Brown
Lancaster
From Women to Warfare in a Village Shop Tale
A patriotic grocer in a small village chooses between himself and his assistant for war service. The single owner sends Mackay, the assistant, who soon returns as a front line soldier in France. The master complains of absence in charge, while Mackay reveals the war claimed not only the shop but his master’s family.
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Mackay
Im Khak
France
Maister
Chairge
London
Sofftop Stands Out Among All I Have Met
A quoted remark from Houston Port highlights the speaker noting Mr Sofftop’s distinct character. The line conveys surprise at a marriage proposal and signals social intrigue in local circles.
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Mr. Sofftop
Houston Port
Silver Loving Cup Honors Port Aransas Hero Captain West
A silver loving cup was presented to Captain Clarence S. West of Port Aransas by San Antonio professionals in appreciation of his heroism August 18 during a gulf hurricane. West piloted his tug through the storm to Mustang Island, rescuing marooned passengers, after which his boat was driven onto a sand bank but later survived as the hurricane subsided.
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Clarence S. West
Port Aransas
Mustang Island
San Antonio
Captain West
G. V. Maverick
S. A. Barclay
L. B. Clegg
A. B
West
Red Cross Scandal Triggers Shakeup in Petrograd
In Petrograd the Russian Red Cross Society faces a major scandal with leaders including the czarina and Mme Stuermer resigning as investigations reveal funds misappropriated by prominent women. The affair risks disorganization and possible criminal charges for high officials. The Indianapolis News commentary adds a digression on dining cars.
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Petrograd
Russian Red Cross Society
Czarina
Stuermer
Mme. Stuermer
Mme, Stuermer
San Antonio Prepares Military Day Oct 4 Parade
Plans for Military Day in San Antonio on October 4 anticipate 15 000 troops marching through city streets and up to 25 000 visitors. Railroads arrange extra service with 70 percent round trips from Texas. a grand banquet at the St. Anthony Hotel honors Major General Funston and Fort Sam Houston officers.
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Johnny
Austin
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
el Paso
Roundhouse
Texas
Henry A. Greene
United States Army
Frederick J. Funston
Camp Wilson
St. Anthony Hotel
General Committee
Elmer Abbey
Udge
James R. Davis
H. Duane Elliott
Ed. Finck
Robert Harding
W. §. Hendrick
Walton D. Hood
Jack V. Hucker
Frank Tewis
Bert R. McLean
W. BR . B. Hamilton
Herbert J. Hayes
Ed McClannahan
Ray Mackey
Harry L. Miller
Wilton ¥. Rose
W. B. Rues
Paul Scholz
General Funston
Elmert Abbey
Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted Over Calomel
An advertising claim touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless remedy to replace calomel. It promises quicker relief from biliousness and constipation with a single nightly spoonful, urges refunds if it fails, and claims safety for children and no salivation.
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Dodson
Parade invitation extends to governors for Texas event
Governors of Kansas Missouri Illinois and Wisconsin invited to San Antonio parade with Governor Ferguson and officers to review the procession. No replies yet but attendance hoped. troops from multiple states and regular army will participate.
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B. Diege
J. H. Savage
James R
Davis
Clinton G. Brown
Walton D. Hood
Hendrick
F. E. Scobey
Jack V. Hucker
Harry L. Miller
Ambrose Byrne
Harry Hertzberg
Leon
Fred Hummert
Phill L. Jackson
J. F. Kline
Ray Mackey
John Meusebach
H. Co. & Smith
L. F. Stauffler
Albert Steves Jr
W. W. Vaughan
Ben Weber
Herbert Barnard
B. Weller
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Wisconsin
San Antonio
Ferguson
Sheppard Cancels Texas Campaign Swing
United States Senator Morris Sheppard will miss Military Day events in San Antonio on October 4 and the army officers banquet. He will not be in San Antonio on October 10 as planned, leaving Washington for Texarkana and then Omaha for a Woodmen of the World meeting on October 2. His Texas tour is postponed to late October.
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United States
Morris Sheppard
San Antonio
Washington
Texas
Texarkana
Omaha
Neb
Woodmen of the World
Germans Blamed for Brussels Seizure and Fryatt Execution
Amsterdam reports that the Brussels rescue and Captain Fryatt execution were due to German spies. German engineers posing as escaped Russian POWs integrated into the Brussels crew and disabled the ship's machinery, aiding the submarine assault.
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Amsterdam
Brussels
Fryatt
Holland
Grammar Lesson Sparks Smarty Tom in Class
A teacher corrects Tommy Jones on grammar and pronouns in a lively classroom scene. He argues about indefinites and verb voices, insisting he can say hym as and even strike back when challenged, before the lesson ends with the teacher giving up.
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Tom Jones
Clases
Tommy
Teacher
Fomby Seeks Administratrix Post in Simmons Estate
Mandamus action seeks to force County Judge James R. Davis to appoint Harriet J. Fomby as administratrix of the Simmons estate. District Judge R. B. Minor ordered notice to Judge Davis to appear and show cause why the writ should not be granted. The Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company, as receiver for the defunct West Texas Bank and Trust Company, is administrator in the meantime.
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Mandamus
James R. Davis
Harriet J. Fomby
Ed S. Fomby
C. F. Simmons
Simmons
R. B. Minor
C. L. Bass
Minor
Davis
Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company
West Texas Bank and Trust Company
Commonwealth Bank
Fomby
Estate administration in doubt as major ruling awaits
The text states Mrs Fomby’s ability to administer the estate is not questioned and no legal impediment exists. Attorney Bass said after the petition was filed that Judge Minor’s ruling will settle the controversy with no appeal expected from the decision.
Memorial rites for American aviator Charles P. Niles in Tokyo
Forty Japanese honored Charles P. Niles, killed over Oshkosh, with incense and bowing at an Imperial Hotel altar. General Nagaoka led a memorial ceremony and praised Niles for inspiring Japanese air prospects. A lawsuit over Niles’ bill at the hotel was settled at the memorial.
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Tokyo
Charles P. Niles
Oshkosh
Wis
Imperial Hotel
Niles
Bagaoka
Art Smith
Nagaoka
American Niles
Commodore Perry
Barnum and Bailey to Show in San Antonio Oct 14
Barnum & Bailey presents a bigger show with two performances in San Antonio on October 14. The circus advertises a 680 foot big top, 1500 employees, three rings, 89 cars, and a 3 mile street parade, including a grand entry replaced by the Persia pageant.
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Barnum & Bailey's
San Antonio
Arthur E. Diggs
Barnum & Bailey
Barnum & Bailey Circus
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Bo Express
Axminster
Wilton
Crex
Massachusetts
Wolff & Marx CO
Sheppard
Ed. S. Fomby
Honor Niles
Emmet Bank
West Commerce Street
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