City Weather and Local Notices Chronicle
Local forecast calls for fair tonight and Sunday with colder temperatures. A diphtheria case is reported at 232 Avenue C. Rainfall last night measured seventy hundredths of an inch. Kissie Randolph, 45, dies at 107 Cherry alley Ward 8. Auction sale of unredeemed pledges at Emerson's 122 Soledad street Wednesday December 16 at 10 a m. A theft case on Powell Lanier’s home leads to arrest of a negro woman. Abron Maldonado found dead at 409 South Flores Street 7:50 a m. Fire calls to 1621 Main Avenue at 10:30 a m.
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Avenue C
Gus Duerler, Jr
Kissie Randolph
Cherry Alley
Ward 8
Emerson’s
Soledad Street
A. T. Cruz
Fredericksburg
Tex
Powell Lanier
Abron Maldonado
Flores Street
Ed. Long
Main Avenue
Chapa Drugstore Promises Pure Drugs Around the Clock
F A Chapa, successor to Chapa and Dreiss, operates a druggist and pharmacist service at 518 West Commerce Street opposite the New Market. The shop emphasizes pure drugs, open day and night, two phones, and free delivery at all hours.
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Chapa & Dreiss
Commerce St
New Market
Fire origin in rear gallery box ends with minimal loss
Inquiries conducted by Justice Adams held this morning into the deaths of F. J. Trainor at 1112 East Crockett Street and A. Maldonado, 60, at 409 South Flores Street. Both succumbed to stomach catarrh.
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Justice Adams
F. J. Trainor
East Crockett Street
A. Maldonado
South Flores Street
Notable Visitors and Arrivals Grid San Antonio Hotels
A long list of travelers and residents rooms at the Menger, Bexar, Mahncke, and Elite hotels. Names include Korsner, Gameron, Distel, Davis, McNeal, Clung, Heilbron, Loren, Leverett, Harty, McNamara, McClain, Spears, Davis, Speed, West, Cook, McRea, McCune, Trevino, Ryan, Foutz, Kileid, Krauskopf, Osman, King, Bennett, Jameson, Adams, W. Bennett, Gillis, Halamuda, Jones, McClain, Caruthers, Cunningham, Neill, Carr, and others visiting for business, church, or private travels. Several entries note registrations at the Menger and Blue, with mentions of Austin, Houston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Torreon ties.
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R. P. Korsner
New York
J. C. Gameron
Georgetown
Hlite
H. Distel
Waco
M. Davis
Dallas
Wallace McNeal
Blite
Lockhart
John H. M. Clung
Houston
A. E. Heilbron
Austin
R.F. Loren
Bexar
Hugh Leverett
Liano
H. J. Harty
Elue
J. S. McNamara
Beaumont
Menger
Pet. McClain
H. C. Spears
Chicago
J. R. Davis
J. W. Speed
Pear‘sall
Robert G. West
Leity
B. Cook
Muscatine
Iowa
H. McRea
Eagie Lake
G. E. McCune
Frederick Ward
Louis James
L. Gonzales Trevino
Parras
Mex
T. A. Ryan
L. E. Ryan
Miss Ryan
C. C. Foutz
Ed Kileid
San Marcos
George Smith
Joseph Krauskopf
Philadelphia
City
Wifi Memorial Fund
W. M. Osman
G. A. Duerler
J. C. King
W.S. Bennett
Nellie Jameson
Hardy Adams
Sam W. Bennett
Dallas Gillis
George Halamuda
Arthur G. Jones
First Presbyterian Church
Ruth McClain
Lavernia
Katie McClain
George C. Caruthers
Torreon
Torreon Mercantile Company
The
Republic
Gosling
Augusta Street
J.M. Cunningham
Oakville
Cunningham
Medina County
No One Wants Him The Nacogdoches Sentinel Commentary
The Nacogdoches Sentinel urges readers to stop spreading pessimistic talk and to avoid despising others. It argues a consistently discontent person harms civic life and social harmony, warning that a man always gloomily dwelling on surroundings is neither good citizen nor pleasant company.
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Nacogdoches. Sentinel
Poultry Awards Spark Sunny Third Day of Show
The poultry and pet stock show continued under clear skies with Judge Brown scoring many classes. Exhibitors crowd the lit venue as scores and ribbons are awarded for White Leghorns Buff Leghorns Blue Andalusian and other breeds with prizes pending a final tally later today.
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Brown
West
Commerce Street
J. F. Ripps
San Antonio
Geo. W. Coulton
John A. Kinkead
J. P. van Aiken
Hen
Anton Gloeckner
Hen—Anton Gloeckner
Anton Gloe
Wyandottes
H.C. Williams
Smithville
Home-seekers Ten Stay: San Antonio Winter Immigrants
San Antonio officials estimate that about 20 percent of homeseekers attracted by a $15 Southwest Texas rate will remain for the winter and up to 200 percent may settle as permanent residents. Agents cite ticket sales and return coupons to support the figures. A local official says a thrifty group of northerners could be persuaded to become permanent residents with incentives from the business community.
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San Antonio
Southwest
Texas
the Light
Rail workers to learn first aid after wrecks at C E I railroad
Trainmen of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois will receive first aid instruction through lectures and demonstrations at a company banquet. The program aims to place emergency boxes in each Eastern Illinois train car and requires attendance at planned sessions with exams in coming months.本站
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Chicago
Ilinois Road
Great Northern
Repair services offered by G. W. Pillbury in San Antonio
An advertisement notes G. W. Pillbury at 224 South Flores Street offers Tin Roof and Gutter repair and new work with a new phone number 785.
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G. W. Pillbury
South Flores St
Local Advertisements and Goods Promoted
Classified notices advertise good wood and coal by Holmes Wood & Coal Co. with phone numbers. Also promoted are Hood's Sarsa parilla cure, Singer machine oil, Emberson & Co. gold watches, Shafer Plumber services, Kodak Roach & Barnes Co. products, sewing machine needles from M J Hewitt, repairs by M Beck, and various Christmas display items at Christians Church with exclusive mantel designs.
Railroads in San Antonio curb scalpers with tightened checks
Rail lines in San Antonio confronted scalpers by delaying several passengers holding such tickets to eastern and northern destinations last night. Ticket agents report strong measures in place and warn of further action, while observers note increased vigilance at the stations.
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San Antonio
Focal
Pecan Crop News From Baker Travel Log
A large pecan crop report emerges from Baker as traveling freight agent Se of the Katy returns last night with updates on shipments and market activity.
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Baker
Katy
Kerrville Sees Boom as Pecan Crop Gathers Radius
Kerrville reports business booming in the area as one of the largest pecan crops in years is harvested this season. Mr. Baker notes strong local activity and favorable market conditions boosting commerce.
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Kerrville
Baker
Katy Officials Tour Dallas Then Flagship Wichita Falls Trip
A large party of Katy officials from across the line visits Dallas as guests of the Commercial club. They are entertained with a city ride this morning and depart tonight for Wichita Falls.
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Dallas
Tex
Wichita Falls
Railroad and transportation officials visit Rockport
Engine Puffs notes Captain Norvell immigration agent of the Sap at Rockport is in the city today. W. G. Van Vieck Southern Pacific manager is in the city and will stay until tomorrow. Harry D. Lane Texas and Pacific beaceman visits relatives for the holidays. A. Masson Gulf West Texas and Pacific chief dispatcher passes through en route to Laredo. Neal R. Stapp I G N Palestine ticket agent in town greeting Sap offices. Stapp is a former road man and San Antonio native.
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Norvell
Sap
Rockport
W. G. van Vieck
Southern Pacific
Harry D. Lane
Texas and Pacific
A. Masson
Texas and
Neal. R. Stapp
Palestine
Sap General
Stapp
San Antonio
Chamberlain’s tariff stance gains England support
The Austin Statesman reports Joy Chamberlain advocates a protectionist plan to win over English trade unions by arguing wages rise with food prices. The policy could exempt colonies from duties but curb foreign competition with a protective tariff, promising more local work and prosperity.
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Joy Chamberlain
Austin Statesman
Chamberlain
England
General Grant Tours Rio Grande in Army Car
The Laredo Times describes General Fred Grant inspecting the lower Rio Grande post in an automobile. The army advances with progress, and Grant is in the lead wagon, a sight for locals unfamiliar with such vehicles.
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The
Laredo
Fred Grant
Rio Grande Posta
Grant
Unique and Smithy in the Corsicana Press
The piece critiques a country office where one man writes edits and directs all tasks. It highlights Bill Smith as editor and owner with a staff of Smiths filling multiple roles. The column condemns profanity and urges cleaner, more expressive language among editors and staff.
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Great City Daily
Pressville
Tex
Bill Smith
Billis
William Smith
Billy Smith
Will Smith
W. Smith
Mr. Smith
Smith
Mrs. Smith
Censuring Profane Language in The Flatonia Record
The Flatonia Record criticizes coarse speech, calling profanity a disgusting habit. It urges boys and men to stand by and hear how weak and cowardly swearing sounds in public and social settings.
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Flatonia
Unclear Texan Farmer Rants On English Trade
A garbled, fragmentary note rails at England for exchange rates and aristocrats. It complains of losses to English peers and their wealth, claiming Americans face a long-run disadvantage while Uncle Sam remains steadfast.
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England
Johnnie
Sam
Havana Cigar Ad Promises Standard Patterns at Low Price
An advertisement announces 5 cent Havana cigars from M. Z. Howitt Finck and highlights standard patterns available for smokers seeking value.
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Finck’s
Finck’s Se Havana Cigars
M. Z. Howitt
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E. Houston St
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F. A. Chapa
Wants Him
Paul Jones
Nong
Metropolitan Bar
Main Plaza
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Limburger
Daffy
Fosseiter
Walter Baker
WWER
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Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
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Mass
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Great Western Improvements
Chicago Great Western Road
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Sumner
Waterloo and
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Omaha
Pullman Company
Chicago Omaha Limited
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Hood
Singer Manufacturing Company
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Houston St
Helf
Emberson & CO
Christians Church
Gazaar
Shafer
Kodak Roach & Barnes CO
M. J. Hewitt’s
M. Beck
Corsicana
Bob
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MI. Herweck
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