Squirrels Arrive for Brackenridge and San Pedro Parks
Superintendent Al Hanson orders threshing of all pecan trees in Brackenridge and San Pedro parks to gather ripe nuts for two dozen squirrels. Prison gang assists, nuts bought from bathing beach concessions, plan a large squirrel cage exhibit at the zoo amid local poaching and auto deaths along the river drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Hanson
Brackenridge
San Pedro
Superintendent Hanson
Lambert
Zoo
Preparations Underway for Summit Main Belknap Paving Loop
City work has begun to prepare the lease for paving Summit Avenue linking Main Avenue and Belknap Place. Property owners will fund topping, with the city covering only base preparation. The completed project will create a loop around Laurel Heights.
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Summit Avenue
Main Avenue
Belknap Place
Laurel Heights
Industrial preparedness head Coffin tours Texas and New Mexico
Howard E. Coffin chairman of the Naval Consulting Board committee on industrial organization and R. J. Chapin travel from San Antonio to Columbus New Mexico to study transportation and aviation needs for military production. They press for stronger industrial resources with 30 000 engineers contributing to a nationwide inventory.
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Twelfth Provisional Division
Austin
Howard E. Coffin
Committee of Industrial Organization of the Naval Consulting Board
San Antonio
Harry L. Rogers
Southern Department
Naval Consulting Board
Coffin
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
American Automobile Association
American Society of Automobile Engineers
Chapin
Lincoln Highway Association
Mr. Coffin
Mr. Chapin
Fort Sam Houston
St. Anthony
War Department
Navy Department
Mr.Coffin
Industrial preparedness for war and auto industry growth
Mr Coffin urged rapid adaptation of existing factories to produce shells and munitions, noting a year is needed to convert plants without prior prep. He contrasted England’s lack of readiness with Germany’s preparation and predicted 3 million motor cars in use in the United States by year end, versus 800 thousand globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Railroads urge shippers to load cars to ease Texas shortage
Texas railroads urge shippers to load and unload freight cars quickly to avert embargoes on cotton and other goods. J F Dolard of M K & T says cotton is moving fast but car shortages persist, with gins and oil mills wasting cars while demand soars. North and South both lack cars as the current business boom absorbs every available railcar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
J. F. Dolard
M., K. & T. Railroad
Dolard
Galveston
Obituary of William M. Padgett 53 in San Antonio
William Marion Padgett, 53, died at 9 15 Friday night at 215 Ira Avenue. A native of Illinois, he moved to San Antonio from Fort Smith Arkansas three years ago. He was relief manager for Southwestern Telephone Company and had 23 years of service. He was a member of the Elks and Woodmen of the World. Survived by widow, three sons Amos Howard Louis of San Antonio, and brother Robert of Hot Springs Arkansas. Funeral 3 PM Sunday from the residence with burial at Mission Burial Park.
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William Marion Padgett
Ira Avenue
Illinois
San Antonio
Fort Smith
Ark
Padgettas
Southwestern Telephone Company
The
Elks
Woodmen of the World
Mrs E R Lane Dies in Millett Widow of Colonel Lane
Mrs E R Lane widow of the late Colonel E R Lane died Friday at Millett. The body will be brought to San Antonio for interment. Funeral is at 10 o clock Sunday morning and burial will be in Anchor Masonic cemetery. Sloan Hagg Undertaking Co to receive the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. KR. Lane
E. R. Lane
Millett
San Antonio
Sloan & Hagg Undertaking Company
Anchor Masonic Cemetery
Death of Henry Fink Sr. in San Antonio
Henry Fink Sr. aged 65 died at midnight Friday in his apartments at 323 Goliad Street. A retired Bulverde ranchman and native of Luterbach Germany he moved to San Antonio three weeks ago. Survived by widow three sons Henry Jr Walter Fritz and two daughters Frances Schaefer and Max Specht. He belonged to Hermann Sons Lodge Honey Grove San Antonio Odd Fellows New Braunfels Mutual Aid Society and Germania Farmers Verein. Body sent to Boerne by Riebe Undertaking. Funeral Sunday in Boerne under Hermann Sons auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fink
Goliad Street
Bulverde
Luterbach
Germany
San Antonio
Max Specht
Spring Branch
Hermann Sons Lodge
Honey Grove
Fireman William Krohn 47 Dies in San Antonio
William Krohn a 20 year city fireman died Friday afternoon at a San Antonio hospital. He is survived by his widow a stepdaughter Mrs P C Anderson and stepson John Maltberger both of San Antonio two brothers Charles Krohn Stockdale and Henry Krohn San Antonio and a sister Mrs H P Gatlin of San Antonio. Funeral at 4 Sunday from 614 Main Avenue with Eagles auspices and City Cemetery No 1 interment. Body escorted by 20 firemen and a hose wagon and engine draped to the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Krohn
San Antonio
P. C. Anderson
John Maltsberger
Charles Krohn
Stockdale
Henry Krohn
H. P. Gatlin
Krohn
Order of
Eagles
Main Avenue
The
City Cemetery No. 1
Shelley Loring Undeing Co Automobile Equipment
Auto equipment firm Shelley Loring Undeing Co advertises a range of supplies and tools for vehicle maintenance with price mention of 971 in an advance advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley-Loring Undeing Co
President Wilson reviews New Jersey guard at Seagirt
President Wilson reviews the Fourth New Jersey Infantry at Seagirt New Jersey. The regiment recently returned from the Mexican border with duties completed and honors earned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
New Jersey Guard
Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
Seagirt
New Jersey
Fomby challenges bank appointment as administrator
In a mandamus hearing District Judge R B Minor weighs whether Judge Davis acted ministerially or discretionarily in appointing Commonwealth Bank & Trust Co as administrator of Dr C Simmons estate. Harriet James Fomby, nearest kin, seeks to replace with herself. Bond of 300000 by bank was temporarily restrained. Artesian Belt railway is primary asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet James Fomby
James R. Davis
Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company
C. Bk’. Simmons
R. B. Minor
Fifty-seventh District Court
Minor
Davis
Commonwealth Bank
Simmons
Artesian Belt Railway
Y M C A Boys Cabinet Plans Winter Work
The Y M C A boys cabinet held its first fall meeting electing Brooks Dascomb and Paul Kuehne. Plans include open house on Military Day October 4, a parade viewing, new flag for the Boy Scout troop, afternoon games, and fall winter program setup. The Y M C A Junior Basketball League is forming, with workouts for the runner up last year and volleyball classes for business men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Dascomb
Paul Kuehne
Victor Keller
Building of Road Said to Be Assured
Negotiations completed in San Antonio between Reral road representatives and the J M Chittim estate secure right of way and land bonuses for the Eagle Pass Gulf railway through Maverick County. Judge A L Matlock says headway is excellent and the road is assured within two weeks. Secretary A Tilian of the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce is confident and notes local arrangements to fulfill obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass & Gulf
Maverick County
San Antonio
Reral Road
J M. Chittim
Chittim
A. L. Matlock
A. 4 Tlillan
Eagle Pass
Kidney trouble relief claim by Mrs Hartmeister
Mrs Hartmeister of Tea, Missouri says kidney trouble nearly stopped her cooking for two years but Foley Kidney Pills helped her feel like a new person. The ad warns that kidney de rangement causes backache dizziness puffiness under eyes swollen ankles and rheumatism. A M Fischer endorses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Hartmeister
Foley
A. M. Fischer
St Louis Girl Critically Injured in Auto Crash
Relatives report Miss Anita Craig of 6019 Florissant avenue St. Louis sustained grave injuries in a Tuesday night automobile accident. She is described as in very serious condition with fears she may not survive. Miss Craig, a niece of Mrs. R. M. Bacon, has many local friends and recently returned to St. Louis after visiting here. two years ago she attended Watson School.
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St. Louis
Anita Craig
Florissant Avenue
Miss Craig
R. M. Bacon
van Negy Street
Wasson School
Army orders relieve Major William J Little in Southern Dept
Major William J Little of the Medical Corps is relieved in the Southern Department and Lieut Col Thomas H Slavens of the Quartermaster Corps will move to Columbus to assume charge there. Also announced are resignations for multiple captains and lieutenants, a ten day relief for Major A Lockwood, a one month leave for Lieut Wilnut M Phelps, and the retirement of Brig Gen Granger Adams.
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William J. Little
Medical Corps
Southern Department
Thomas H. Slavens
Quartermaster Corps
Columbus
Charles L. Rushing
Mississippi
Rupert Hughes
JOSEPH_ G. FOGART
Felix A. Donnelly
New Yo
Thomas.f. Bull
North Carolna
Julius Berman
Michigan
Arthur O. Scott
Minnesota
William A. Patterson
Newersey
Dean F. Winn
Georgia
Michael E
Reidy
Theodore L. Beers
Nateieee
Fine
Ww .Smith
Fourth Infantry
A A. Lockwood
Wilnut M. Phelps
Phelps
Granger Adams
Villa bandits defeated near Cusihuiriachi Chihuahua
State Department reports confirm Carranza soldiers repelled a Villa bandit attack at Cusihuiriachi Chihuahua. About 250 bandits attacked 150 Carranza troops, then retreated in a second engagement. No casualty figures released. One American claimed Villa was present, but officials doubt the report.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Cusihuiriachic
Chihuahua
Lansing
Department
Villa
Official Notice to Property Owners on Las Moras St San Antonio
City Clerk Fred Fries announces a formal notice by publication concerning a resolution affecting property owners on Las Moras Street between Houston and San Fernando. The official notice covers the matters contained in the resolution and provides publication details.
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Las Moras St
Houston St
San Fernando Street
Fred Fries
City of
San Antonio
Public hearing ordered for Las Moras street improvements San Antonio
City commissioners resolve to approve plat and engineer statement for Las Moras Street between Houston and San Fernando. They authorize special assessments on abutting properties and fix a public hearing for October 4 1916 to determine the amounts and procedure as per the city ordinance.
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Las Moras Street
City OF
San Antonio
As Moras Street
Houston Street
San Fernando Street
Western Paving Company
Durango Street
Bexar County
Texas
Clinton G. Brown
MSBC
Houston
S. W. Int
Las Moras
fAlley
W. Commerce St
Emil F. Jungimann
Emil F. Jungmann
Ista St
Bueartin
Aney
Louis Goodman
Monterey St
Geo. W. Saunders
Alley
Saunders Ave
J. F. Hogan
Eeewes Tee See
H Ford
Durango &T Ase
Kerr
Jee
W. B Kerr
W. Kerr
Bi J
W Kerr
J i
San Luis St . Jean Acos O
Jean Ducos
Jean du Sernende
San
East Side
At & A
W. Houston
Caroline
Dave
Sam G. Eckles
Sam G
Huena Vieja St
Geo. P. Roage
L. LD
Olga Tubbs
Monterey
Weeenene
M. Little
Etty
Sete Eee
San Luie St
Peewee
Francisco de Leon
Ates
Owles Nee
Renito Suniga Teeter
Thia City
Pan Rt
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State National Bank
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Newbros
Guaranty
Gunter Hotel Bldg
S. P. Skinner
Geo. B. Taliaferro
Jos. Ravenfield
Jack W. Neal
Wm. V. Dielman
H. C. Feldman
Mrs. Jot Gunter
Z. D. Bonner
Chas. Baumberger
Texas Refining CO
Ave. C
Bedell Building
Calcasieu Building
J. H. Savage
Y.M.C. A
Gulf
Dulling Printing Co
Dr. Perkins
Gibbs
Fos Aagter
Gibbs Bldg
B. E. Witte
Bexar
Hall. Willett Orch
Thomas Ragland
Orange Grove
Kerrville
Kehoe Loan Co
Hermann Sons
Horace E. Whrson
State Bank
Vories P. Brown
Gunter Bidg
M. McGregor
Martin Street
Central Police Headquarters
Clarence Warfield
Hicks
Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Frank Hernandez
West Travis
Laredo
J. F. Carl
KR. J. Ward
Phone Crockett
Moncey
O'Connell Loan Co
Adv
Curry & Curry
Palmer
Swearingen
Uhr
Lancaster
Police Department
City Commission
Academy Hall
Navarro
Bandits
Washington
State OF Texas
Yernando
Frid Fries
Red Fries
Everiese Ares
Steissen
Carter Mullaly
Rops Transitekr
Novastan
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