First Strike Indictment for Malicious Shooting
A striker is indicted for shooting into a streetcar with a so called nig ger shooter and for aggravated assault on motorman J D Morrison on November 24. Bail set at 600 dollars with John Fest as surety. Incident occurred on North Flores street near San Pedro creek by Wohlfarths store. Grand jury continues probe into street car strike acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobin
Stevens
Grand Jury
J. D. Morrison
John Fest
North Flores Street
San Pedro Creek
Wohlfarth
Rock Explosion Strikes Car on South Flores Street
A powerful explosive placed on a car track near South Flores and Nueva caused a massive blast as the car passed over it. Motorman W H Tucker and Conductor B T Peacock led the car. only passenger D F Sapp was aboard and unharmed. A second rock struck a car at West Commerce and Pinto, with a torpedo reported on a Government Hill line at Austin and Duval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Flores Street
Nueva Street
W. H. Tucker
T. Peacock
D. F. Sapp
West Commerce
Pinto Streets
Prospect Hill
Government Hill
Austin and
Duval Streets
Soldiers on a Tear Cause City Saloons to Echo
Police arrested a large number of soldiers on the West side for drunken and disorderly conduct. They fought, overturned furniture, and attacked bartenders in several saloons. They were arraigned in the Recorder's court this morning with fines from five to twenty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Recorder’s Court
Woman Arrested for Theft from Soldier in Hair
Officer Krushall arrested a woman on a theft charge after a soldier reported $13.50 missing. The money was found concealed in her hair arranged in a pompadour style. She denied the theft at first and will be turned over to county authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krushall
Two Soldiers Arrested for Attempted Government Property Sale
Deputy Constable Knox arrested two soldiers last night who attempted to dispose of government property by selling their revolvers to A Alterman, a nearby merchant. The men were jailed and will be transferred to federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
A. Alterman
The Big Poultry Show in San Antonio
Walter Springall reports 750 entries already for the big poultry show in San Antonio December 10 11 12 13 14. He projects 1200 to 1400 birds on exhibit with over 800 feet of coops laid and space on two floors ready if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Springall
West Texas Poultry and Pet Stock Association
San Antonio
Christmas Presents Lineup and Prices Pleases Shoppers
Readers see a festive display of gift assortments with appealing prices designed to attract holiday shoppers. The item emphasizes value and variety for Christmas presents.
Bell Jewelry Co Offers Repairs and Ladies Suits
THE BELL JEWELRY CO. 227 West Commerce St advertises repairs cleaning pressing and tailored services. It promotes ladies suits starting at $18.00 and promises best value fit and satisfaction with services by A. Reidner, Taylor of 104 West Commerce St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Reidner
Taylor
West Commerce St
Immigration meeting promotes Sap recruitment in Texas area
A large San Antonio and Aransas Pass Immigration Association gathering met at 2:30 pm in the Maverick building offices to discuss reorganization and efforts to encourage immigration to Sap territory. George F. Lupton chaired with officials R. Hudson and M. D. Monserrate supportive. many local figures attended and fruits were showcased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
M. D. Monserrate
Chas
Peterson
Rock Island
EF. B. Cole
Corpus Christi
C. J. Macmanus
E. H. Norvell
Rockport
J. R. Westmoreland
Eagle Lake
EB. Cubrage
Mathis
Jno. Linderholm
Chesterville
Wm. Blakeslee
Hallettsville
C. S. Penfield
M. G. Ranney
Yoakum
Cahn
Beeville
C. S. Swan
Novanna
N. M. Norfleet
Houston
J. C. Crisp
Jno. Baxter
Smith's Studio and Palace Market Display in City
The only ground floor studio in the city invites viewing at Cal and inspecting display. Palace Meat and Fish Market at 511 East Houston Street advertises meats fish and game with contact numbers for both establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
The
Palace Meat and Fish Market
East
Houston’ St
The Singer Co Sells Best Oil for Machines and Bikes
An advertisement notes Singer Manufacturing Company offers the best oil for sewing machines and bicycles. It lists 320 Houston Street and features specials on lighting for festivals at reasonable prices. Shafer the Plumber advertises at 125 West Commerce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Manufacturing Company
Houston St
Shafer
the Plumber
Commerce Street
Katy Immigration Association Formed in St Louis
A Katy immigration association was organized in St Louis with George Morton as president and EB York as secretary. The Lindell hotel meeting drew agents from across the system and Morton urged cooperation with the San Antonio and Aransas Pass association to ensure both groups succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Katy Immigration Association
George Morton
EB. P. York
Lindell Hotel
Passenger Agent Injured in Spur Stop Accident
Percy Morrow traveling passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville was seriously injured Sunday night at Spofford Junction when he stepped from a bull fight excursion train and fell five feet. He sustained spinal injury and other bruises, received on board care then taken to a local hospital. This marks the fifth accident in a year for Mr. Morrow, who suspects bad luck follows him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Morrow
Louisville
Nashville
Spofford Junction
Mr. Morrow
Morrow
Frisco to San Antonio Low Fare Ad in Sporting News
The Sporting News weekly from St. Louis ran a December 5 advertisement for Frisco travel to San Antonio, highlighting an extremely low rate. The notice appears in the paper's last issue of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
San Antonio
Sporting News
St. Louis
Travel officials and visitors pass through city
S F Baker plans a visit to relatives in Frankfurt Germany. K L McKibbin Sunset traveling passenger agent left today for Houston. Prof H P Attwater of the Southern Pacific industrial department is a visitor in the city. G F Jackson Mexican International agent spent a few hours here this morning. A Coombs Katy commercial agent left for Dallas to join his family, who have been summering at Bowling Green Kentucky. he will return tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Baker
Frankfurt
Germany
K. L. McKibbin
Sunset
Houston
H. P. Attwater
Southern Pacific Industrial Department
G. F. Jackson
Mexican International
Coombs
Katy
Dallas
Bowling Green
To Elect Officers at Old Post No 3 G A R Meeting
The Old Post No 3 department of Texas Grand Army of the Republic will hold its regular meeting Friday night to elect officers for the year and appoint delegates and alternates to the April 1904 department encampment in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe. O. CG
Old Post No
Department of Texas
Grand Army of the Republic
Post Chat Social Hop At Fort Sam Houston
The Military Social club at Fort Sam Houston plans a hop tonight at Muth's Garden. Payday is reported for October and November salaries for troops stationed at Fort Sam. A group of enlisted men received fur loppers yesterday to visit relatives in the north and east. Tin and cornice work. The same pie shop under new management Shafer The Plumber 125 Commerce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Muth's Garden
Shafer
Commerce Street
Mexican burglar cuffed after dramatic Main avenue chase
City Detective Shoaf captured a Mexican thief on Main avenue near Houston street after a high speed pursuit that drew a crowd. Four gold watches and other valuables were recovered from the suspect, who is said to have operated in the city for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoaf
Main Avenue
Houston Street
Sheafhot
Soledad Street
Patino
Shoat
Sheaf
Elgin National Watch Company
Minois Watch Company
Dueber
Waltham
Mass
Tragic Fall From Train Near Devine Ends in Death
A passenger train incident near Devine left a young man dead after allegedly falling from train No. 5 while en route to Laredo. He was found unconscious in the baggage car aboard No. 4 in San Antonio and died at Santa Rosa infirmary. Name suspected as Charles A. Margin of Palestine Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Laredo
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Charles A. Margin
Palestine
Tex
Devine
Hunting Party Returns From Seventeen Day Boerne Chase
Henry Hoecke Jim Wingfield Charles Winkler and Gus Franks returned yesterday afternoon from a seventeen days hunt near Boerne. They drove into the city in their hunting wagon with heavy beards and a wagon full of game. They report splendid luck with three bucks and many ducks doves and quail and plan to share stories with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hoecke
Jim Wingfield
Charles Winkler
Gus Franks
Boerne
Found Dead in Room at 912 Frank Street
Robert Stewart was found dead in his room at 912 Frank Street this morning at 2 o'clock. Justice Umscheid viewed the remains and pronounced heart failure as the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stewart
Frank Street
Justice Umscheid
Spanish Opera Company to Tour Fredericksburg Circuit
The Spanish Opera Company under Mr. A. F. Crug will direct a series of performances in Fredericksburg on Saturday and Sunday next. Arrangements are said to be in place for the company to appear on circuit in various parts of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Crug
Fredericksburg
Moran leaves Goggan firm for Snider Dascomb Piano Co
D. J. Moran formerly with Thos Goggan and Bros accepts a more lucrative post with Snider Dascomb Piano Co. He thanks friends and the public for past patronage and asks continued support for the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Moran
Thos. Goggan & Bros
Snider. Dascomb Piano Co
Mahncke Hotel Bar Invites Friends to Dine
C R Basse proprietor of the Mahncke Hotel Bar invites friends to eat. The ad promises the best goods and polite courteous treatment to all patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahncke
C. R. Basse
Henry Hoecke
Strikes A H Shafer Advertising Plumbing Electrical Work
A. H. Shafer promotes reliable plumbing and electrical services as a solo operator running his own business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Shafer
Arrivals at Leading Hotels List Wide Traveler Roster
A long roll of guests arriving at leading hotels includes Mrs. Von Brandis and many others from cities such as St. Louis, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Dallas, San Antonio, and Kansas City. The list features numerous individuals and spouses, with several from Mexico and various U S. states. The record underscores broad interstate and international mobility among travelers staying at premier hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
W. B. Hays
Dallas
H. C. Hooker
J. Samuels
New York
J. F. Green
Gregory
Jno
M. Green
Encinal
A. Robertson
Hillsboro
H. Stewart
M. Eastman
Beaumont
W. M. van Leer
Philadelphia
Philadelphia; “Miss Ada M. Court, Geo, H. Lee, Galveston; E. J. Cunningham
Boston
T. J. Stead
C. K. Erwin
Milwaukee
A. Lott
Kingsville
Ellsworth Ingalls
Atchison
Kan
E. Richardson
Detroit
Eugene Hangzler
Jefferson City
J. Fogarty
F. A. Hubbard
Minneapolis
L. Hinojosa
San Diego
N. R. Powell
Pettus
Cuero
C. W. MecQuard
W. A. King
Lavernia
W. F. Strieber
Yorktown
N. Clincastrous
A. Pisot
Elmendorf
George’ Zoeller
Boerne
J . Ethridge
Comfort
C. Schneamian
Clear Springs
Tex
J. D. Tulls
Jn. Gidding
Wm. R. Davis
Cleveland
M. L. Davidson
LaGrange
A. F. Middleton
Chicago
J. 8. Reed
Reedville
B. J. Schram
F. Wilkins
Buhabria
Miss
J. J. Armstrong
Monclova
Mex
Joe F. Cunningham
Kansas City
Local strike stalls with mixed shop participation
The strike begun yesterday lingers at a statu quo with fifteen to eighteen workers involved. Machenheimer & Jonas remains open as owners met demands and kept their staff at work. One other shop reportedly signed up, but this is unverified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machenheimer
Births Reported in Local Notice
A boy was born December 8 to Mr and Mrs John Frogesser at 723 Morales Street. A girl was born December unknown to Mr and Mrs John Dougal near Callaghan Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frogesser
Morales Street
John Dougal
Ou Callaghan Avenue
Repair and Gutters by G W Pillbury
If you want Tin Roof or Gutter repairs see G W Pillbury. He does new work or repairing satisfactorily at 224 South Illinois Street. New phone 785.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Pillbury
War on Gamblers and Local Political Shifts in 1882 City
This 1882 city chronicle notes a crackdown on gamblers and a slate of political moves including candidates for city clerk and a newly appointed district clerk. It also mentions a born son to officer Kroeger, a Christmas baby, a candidate for county commissioner, a hoarding base loss of personal effects, and a partial death notice. A turnout for a special December 16 election to fill a vacancy in precinct No. 4 is recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Kroeger
Louis
Wagner
Theodore Faldus
Braden
Martin Monaghan
Stockdale
South Flores
Turner Hook and Ladder Company
Herman Bauer
Charles Bannerman
County Commissioners Court
Palace Market Ad Sells Crabs Lobsters Shrimps
An ad for Palace Market at 511 Hast-Houston St promotes soft shell crabs lobsters shrimp and other seafood with two phone lines for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Market
Hast
Houston St
Bargains in Forfeited Pledges at Half Original Cost
Bargains in forfeited pledges offered at one half of their original cost by Emerson and Co. These items are advertised to attract buyers seeking discounted securities and goods forfeited through default auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson. *& CO
Prize Bowl at Mission Garden Alley Draws Full Crowd
The 8 B Bowling Club held its first Prize Bowl at Mission Garden Alley Sunday night with full attendance. Winners include Ladies first Edith Rush 48, Aggie Morawietz 42, Joe Morawietz 38. Gentlemen first W M Preach 54, Ed Gorrell 41, Joe Morawietz 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Garden Alley
Edith Rush
Aggie Morawietz
Joe Morawietz
W. M. Preach
Ed Gorrell
San Antonio Lodge No 11 Elects Officers for Six Months
At a meeting of San Antonio Lodge No. 11 Independent Order of Odd Fellows the following officers were elected for the ensuing six months G E Knauff noble grand F P A Walker vice grand H C Miller financial secretary R P Ingram recording secretary Albert Meyer treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
G. E.knauff
Noble
FP. A. Walker
H.C. Miller
R. P. Ingram
Albert Meyer
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Price Baking Powder
Col
Amicano
Bond
Alamo
Cco
West
Rou
the Bell Jewelry CO
Associa
Charles Marvin
Muth’s
Garr Joseph Shannon
Wood and Coal
RW. Carr, Mancr
Nottingham
Lambrequins
Raphael and
Gibson
Portieres
Belfast
South Lores St
Buck’s
Newton, Welles & Wagner Co
M. Castanola & Son
Cer. Main Ave
And
Salinas St
Odd Fellows’ Officers
Finck’s Se Havana Cigars
SAN Antonio Paste Works
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