Ladies Free Monday Night at Repertoire
A brief notice announces free admission for ladies on Monday night at the Repertoire theater for patrons who purchased tickets before 7 p.m. The event promotes an early-evening offer to attract attendees.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1901
Page
1
Killed in New Mexico Atty Shot by Texas Gambler
Prominent New Mexico attorney H Heflin was shot in Silver City by John Childers a gambler from Texas after a fee dispute Childers fired first Heflin returned fire with bullets striking Childers who was jailed Heflin wounded in hand and chest with a bullet passing through his left lung officials report indifference among locals and a cold Missouri weather note follows with snow in Jackson Mississippi and visitors in New Orleans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Paso
Tex
H. Heflin
New Mexico
Silver City
John Childers
Heflin
Childers
Missouri
New Orleans
Jackson
Mississippi
Officer Busch Surges Toward Recovery After Shooting
Police officer H C Busch, shot last Tuesday night, reports cheerful mood and rapid recovery at City hospital. He says it would take a bigger gun to kill him, praises doctors and nurses, and expects to return to the streets soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Busch
City Hospital
Busch
Daniels
Mr. Busch
Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Eastern Texas
Local forecast through Sunday evening calls for fair and cold tonight with lows near 24 near the coast and below 20 inland. Sunday brings increasing clouds and a chance of rain or snow, amid a broad Gulf–Mississippi storm system bringing heavy precipitation to Arkansas Illinois Tennessee Missouri and Mississippi, with frigid conditions across the central United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Sugar
Mississippi
Alabama
Gulf
Lakes
Ilinois
Tennessee
Lake
Mississippi Valley
Louisiana
Rio Grande Valley
Illinois
Missouri
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Arkansas
Allen Buell
Swell Box Party Delights Friends at Grand
Manager Sidney H Weis hosted a box party Friday night for his New York friend Mr William Schloss who is touring the Pacific coast with his bride. Guests included Mr and Mrs Schloss and several couples, followed by an elegant cafe spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney H. Weis
Wm. Schloss
New York
Pacific Coast
Sid
Schloss
Jake Gans
Rose Bernheim
Henry Michael
Cecil Haas
G. B. Frank
Anna Picard
Bob
Rosenfield
Sadie Sterne
Hugo Goodman
Amy Goodman
Carl Marx
Helen Kraft
Aaron Frank
Grace Koenigheim
Julius Oppenheimer
Josephine Oppenheimer
Birdie Goodman
Dewey Signs Share of Schley Court Findings
The Navy reviews the Schley court of inquiry report with no immediate action. Admiral Dewey, as head of the court, fully concurs in the findings of fact and most opinions but dissents in minority on specified points. The court remains technically in session until Secretary Long dissolves it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Navy
Court of Inquiry
Schley
Long
Admiral Dewey
Judge Advocate General of the Navy
Dewey
Terrible Death Rate In South Africa Camps
London reports delays in publication of October and November concentration camp returns. The government is delaying the releases to accompany an anticipated official announcement, amid appalling death rates and growing concern over conditions in the camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Government Blue Book Details Death Rates by Race and Month
The Blue Book issued today reports 9156 white deaths in October including 2636 children and 2807 white deaths in November with a six month total of 13041 and an approximate rate of 253 per 1000. It also notes 1308 deaths among colored persons in two months and outlines government plans to break up the camps.
Cabbage Unharmed by Cold as Young Woman Undergoes Operation
Corpus Christi reports a 36 degree low with a light drizzle. Miss Katherine Murphy of Corpus Christi underwent a successful operation at Santa Rosa hospital in San Antonio but remained in critical condition from postoperative effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Katherine Murphy
Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio
Tragic triple drowning near Nashville in heavy storm
Nashville report states heavy wind and rain caused the drowning of fisherman Ed. Reynolds his wife and infant five miles below the city. Two others survived the peril in the same incident occurring last night following the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Ed. Reynolds
Freezing Temperatures Hit Midwest Cities
At six a.m. Chicago registered eight degrees below zero with a forecast of one below tonight. Milwaukee reported ten below and St Paul twenty below as cold weather grips the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ills
Milwaukee
St Paul
National Army Spanish War Veterans Supports Texas Reunion
The Adjutant General L C Dyer informs Gen. Eugene Hernandez that the National Army Spanish War Veterans will assist the Texas reunion in San Antonio. He pledges best efforts to have the Commander in Chief present and to encourage other national officers to attend rain or shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene J. Hernandez
State of Texas
National Army
Washington, D. C
Jen
Eugene Hernandez
Texas
W. V
San Antonio
Comander-In
L. ¢. Dyer
Widening of Streets Near Sunset Depot Progressing
Demolition of the old adobe building at Alamo and Commerce streets proceeds with rubbish removal imminent. Widening of Alamo Street will be completed, followed by Commerce Street work. Plans include setting back the fence on St Joseph Street opposite the Menger to ease traffic. Removal of structures on Dolorosa Street between Laredo Street and Military Plaza advances rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo and
Commerce Streets
Alamo Street
Commerce Street
St. Joseph Street
Menger
Plaza
Sunset Depot
Dolorosa Street
Laredo Street
Military Plaza
Severe cold grips Midwest with frigid readouts
Early today temperatures ranged from 8 below in Kansas City to 2 below in Springfield and Oklahoma City while Abilene, Texas logged 10 above. The weather bureau warns only slight moderation in the next 24 hours across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Springfield
Oklahoma City
Abilene
Tex
Warrants Issued Against Morgan in Defunct Security Firm Case
Birmingham reports two new warrants sworn against George W. Morgan, once president of Continental Security Redemptions. One charges false pretense and the other false accounts. Bond set at 8,000 dollars. Morgan remains in county jail after bail denial. Preliminary examination scheduled for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
George W. Morgan
Continental Security Redemption Company
Morgan
West
Adjudged Insane Pharmacist in Probate Court
George B. Gordon a well dressed pharmacist was declared insane in probate court yesterday after a short stay here It is believed he came from Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Gordon
Kentucky
Industrial Affairs Provide Demand for Apartments and Hotels
The Business Men's club reports a busy week with many correspondences arriving for hotel and boarding house needs. Crowded hotels and overflowing private homes drive calls for three large centrally located apartment houses. President Hart seeks national encampment support. Governor Sayers asks him to act as Texas Commissioner to the St. Louis exposition. Local exhibits include a Japanese persimmon tree branch, bananas, broom corn, and Collins Eclipse gardens drawing visitors from other states, with irrigation plans promising higher yields next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Sayers
M Hart
Texas
T. F. Kerr
Business Men's Club
Chas. Graebner
F. F. Collins
C. FE. Horton
van Ormy
Opposition to Garrett for El Paso customs post
Washington December 14 opposition formed quickly to Patrick Garrett of New Mexico being named collector of customs at El Paso. Texas senators protested at the White House and promised charges to impeach his fitness. Garrett, famed for killing Billy the Kid, spent youth near Dallas and rose from farm work to cattle guarding with Texas Rangers allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Washington, D. C
Patrick Garret
New Mexico
Texas
White House
Treasury
Pat” Garrett
Pat Garrett
Billy the Kid
Roosevelt
FL Paso
Dallas
Ile
Homer
Louisiana
John Lowry
Garrett
Lancaster
Socorro
June Peak
Texas Rangers
W. A
Tiranch
Captain Peak
Moody and Crumpacker Split on Southern Representation
Washington reports widening gaps between Moody and Crumpacker over Southern representation. Southern Democrats fear northern probes into Louisiana's constitution, while Underwood leads opposition efforts. John R. Thayer criticizes Southerners for forcing the issue and questions constitutional validity and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumpacker
New York
Post
Washington
Moody and Crumpacker
Moody
United Action
Jn Progress
Underwood
Alabama
Ways and Means
Committee On Rules
Louisiana
John R. Thayer
Worcester
Thayer
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Fair Representation Debate At National Republican Convention
New York Highlander Washington special reports Vice Chairman Payne of Wisconsin urges fair representation for Republicans at the national convention. He argues current rules give Mississippi with 5,000 Republicans roughly the same delegates as Minnesota with 150,000, proposing fewer delegates from southern states to reflect voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Light
New Orleans
New York
Hihgile
Washington
Payne
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Minnesota
Anti-Trust Suit Dismissed as Groundless in Kirby Land Case
Austin report notes the Kirby Land Company suit under Texas anti-trust law dismissed after finding no grounds for complaint. Houston Brewery Company paid 7500 dollars penalties ending its anti-trust case. A mandamus seeks to force collection of about 40000 dollars in passenger taxes from the I G N railroad, challenging a charter exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandamus
Houston Brewery
Austin
Tex
Kirby Land Company
Houston Brewery Company
Love
I. & G. N. Railroad
Texas
Prominent Tenn. Man Dies After Fight Over Insult
Sam Brown of Rowell Tennessee died in Huntsville Alabama from injuries after a fight with J L Davidson last Saturday. Brown, claiming his wife was insulted, confronted Davidson and was struck over the head with a large stick. The death caused a sensation in Lincoln County due to the involved parties' prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Sam Brown
Rowell
Tenn
J. L. Davidson
Brown
Davidson
Lincoln County
Fire Destroys Baggage Car on SA&AP Line
A baggage car on the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad at the depot caught fire yesterday at 1 10 P M from a defective flue. The fire department arrived and the blaze was put out with a small Babcock chemical apparatus before much damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Babcock
Ivy New Year Ball At Beethoven Hall Set For Dec 31
The Ivy Social club completes plans for its annual New Year ball to be held at Beethoven hall on Tuesday night December 31. A top string orchestra will perform and tickets cost $1 per couple. Since there is no on site restaurant, hot coffee and sandwiches will be served gratis. The event is eagerly anticipated by the public and looks to surpass past affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IVY New
City Sues For Taxes And Damages In San Antonio Court
The Thirty-seventh district court heard multiple tax suits filed by the City of San Antonio against Goldbeck Engelhardt Sartor Courant Horn Bundren and others for small tax amounts. Separate civil actions include R M Kosub vs San Antonio Guilt Railway for 10000 damages from cinders injuring eyes and a note foreclosure in Geyer vs Niggli. County court awarded 62.76 in A Hilliard vs SA & Aransas Pass railroad with a freight loss claim. Magerstadt verdict of 12.50 a month denied new trial. justice court judgment 33.50 appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-seventh District Court
City of
Peter Horn
Wyoming Street
City of San Antonio
N. Bundren
O. c
Zargamora Street
R. M. Kosub
San Antonio & Guilt Railway Company
Lavernia
San Antonio
John Enking
Santos Garcia de Enking
Caroline Geyer
Gus. F. Niggli
San Pedro
Avenue D
Maverick Square
Twelfth Street
A. Hilliard
Probate filings list temporary administrators and appointments
In the probate court estate actions include William C Stauss as temporary administrator with bond 600 for Frederick Stauss estate Caroline Schultze estate George C Altgelt as temporary administrator bond 250 Patrick OBrien estate Mary Daly applies for letters of administration G B Boero estate Maria Boero seeks appointment as independent executrix
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Stauss
William C. Stauss
Caroline Schultze
Geo. C. Altgelt
Patrick O’brien
Mary Daly
G. B. Boero
Maria Boero
Alamo Bowlers Honored With Dinner and Toasts
The Alamo Bowling club of the Junior league was honored with a smoker and Mexican supper at Sommer's garden. Frank Sommer and Willie Heye hosted as the team celebrated Thursday night victories and a league high single inning score. A silver cup awaits the championship winner. the Alamos lead the standings by a comfortable margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Bowling Club
Sommer
Frank Sommer
Willie Heye
Alamos
Body of a Baby Reported Found Near Union Stock Yards
Police were informed that a baby had died several days earlier with no death record. An officer investigated but found nothing conclusive. The Oliver reported a small Mexican infant buried in a yard on South Laredo Street about ten days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Laredo Street
Union
Oliver
Great Incohonee Visit To San Antonio In 1900s
Great Incohonee of the Red Men to visit Houston and then San Antonio. Delegations led by Simms and Wilson Brooks will arrive Thursday morning. They will attend a reception at the Menger Hotel and a wigwam gathering on Soledad Street with Master of Ceremonies Joseph Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simms
Wampum
Order vi
Houston
Wilson Brooks
Great Council of the
United States
Texas
Sagamore
George B. Griggs
W. C. Henderson
Menger
Delegation from tribes visits Laredo to Austin
Members of Nateliha Akicita Pocahontas councils and related groups name committees for reception arrangements and decorations during a Texas visit. The party includes officials in reception and refreshments duties. They may hold a Great Council of Texas meeting here during the visit before heading to Austin on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Yoaekum
San Marcos
Austin
Nateliha
Minnehaha
Ww. H. Stain
Stateford
Charles M. Barnes
Otto Riebe
Ed. Steves
L. M. Cain
C. M
C. Gregory
H. Horner
R . Frederickson
W . 4. Crane
Burglary Suspects Sought After Seizure List of Loot
Sheriff Tobin and deputies pursued burglars from Seguin who broke into a general store Friday night stealing about 500 dollars in goods. An all day search ended with recovery details and a list of stolen items including watches rings silk handkerchiefs blankets clothing shoes and a 38 caliber pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevill
Sheriff's Office
Seguin
San Antonio
Tobin
Colored laborer arrested for disorderly conduct after $10 theft
A 30 year old Black man on San Luis street was arrested by Mounted Officers Green and Quintana on a disorderly conduct charge after Marie Gollins reported he entered her home days earlier and stole $10 in currency and Sether clothes. He fled to a rear door but was stopped and jailed when bond set at $100 was not posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Luis Street
Green and Quintana
Marie Gollins
Sether
Raid on Policy King Ends With Arrests in New York
Police raided the nation’s largest policy office and many branches in New York. Frank Moss led the raid and says evidence will send Al Adams, the policy king who made three million from the business, to Sing Sing. Seventeen guests were detained and all prisoners arraigned awaiting trial. Moss celebrated the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Frank, Moss
al Adams
Moss
Prisoner Returns From Eagle Pass To Face Charge
Serapio Jaromillo was placed in the county jail by Attorney Edward Dwyer on a charge of murder. He was released on his promise to appear in court when wanted. Jaromillo returned from Eagle Pass with Mr. Dwyer to present himself when required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serapio Jaromillo
Edward Dwyer
Grizzly Giant Engraving Issued By Southern Pacific
The Southern Pacific company issues a colored engraving of the Grizzly Giant a famed Big Tree in Mariposa Grove Yosemite California. The tree stands nearly tall and about 90 feet in girth above the ground. Proceeds aid the company and a price of ten cents is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Company
Mariposa Grove
Yosemite Vallefornia
Jas
San Sietaias Cal
Birthday Honored By Fern Leaf Bowling Club
Mrs. Gus Groben entertained the Fern Leaf Bowling club Friday in honor of her birthday anniversary. In the afternoon they bowled on the Beethoven alleys where punch was served. Later they gathered at her home for a delightful dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Groben
Watch Repairer Arrested on Disorderly Charge
A city watch repairer employed by a local firm was arrested at noon yesterday on a disorderly conduct charge. He allegedly received watches to repair and did not complete repairs or provide an account for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crry
Tives
Pistol Play Shocks Commerce Street Saloon
A ranchman from Gollad County created a stir at 11:30 in a Commerce Street saloon by a pistol play. The incident endangered no one, and the attacker faced some form of restraint or charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gollad County
Commerce Street
om@aician
Carr
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