Mysterious Valise Found Near River With Poison Vials
Ed Van Riper found a buried valise by the San Antonio river near Fourth Street bridge. Police recovered clothing a silk handkerchief marked with C a half full nitric acid vial and a Mor tley Bros drug store vial from Austin Texas. Investigators seek owner identity amid unclear cause of death or burglary.
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Ed van Riper
San Antonio
Fourth ‘Street
van Riper
Pol.c
Irvin
Police
Dolorosa
South Flores
Mortley Bros
Austin
Tex
Store Greeting Promises Courteous Service
A shop advertises a friendly welcome to all visitors and asserts they will be helped promptly if they choose to buy. The note emphasizes pride in stock and no pressure to purchase.
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Nic Tengg
Benefit dance postponed by two lodges in December
A benefit dance planned for Wednesday December 16 by Davy Crockett lodge No 145 and Blue Bonnet lodge No 147 of the B of L. and A. has been postponed to Tuesday December 22. The event was announced in local notices and is aimed at supporting lodge activities.
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Davy Crockettodge
Bine Bonnet Lodge
B. of L
Funeral notice for Harry C. Pearson in San Antonio
Harry C. Pearson died in San Antonio at 10 15 a m on Monday December 14 aged 39 funeral from his mother Mrs P W Street 305 Martin street at 10 30 a m Wednesday December 16 friends and acquaintances invited to attend
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Harry C. Pearson
San Antonio
P. W. Street
Martin Street
Rural Carrier Examination Planned for Local Route Vacancy
Postmaster Clifford reports a Washington civil service board notice announcing an examination to fill a rural free delivery vacancy on Route No 1 from the local post office. The exact date is to be announced and regulations for appointment have been forwarded.
The Girl Still Lives Rita Resendez
Rita Resendez, a sixteen year old girl, was nearly killed when her brother slashed her throat. She remains alive at 118 Speed Street. Police have telegraphed details to surrounding counties and Rio Grande jurisdictions, warning to watch for the assailant who may head toward Mexico.
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Rita Resendez
Speed Street
Rio Grande
Mexico
Thumbs Near Amputation After North Laredo Street Assault
Ellis Griggs, a Black man living on North Laredo Street, was attacked by an unknown man with a knife last night. Griggs defended himself and his right thumb was nearly severed. He was treated at the city hospital where the wound was dressed and stitches placed.
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Ellis Griggs
North Laredo Street
Turn-Verein Election At San Antonio Turner Hall
At the annual Turn-Verein meeting in Turner Hall San Antonio officers were elected August Briam as president Richard Erler as vice president A Grasso as secretary E Kuehn as corresponding secretary first turnwart A Weidenfeldt second turnwart Ed Witte as treasurer Carl Runge as turning teacher Charles Kuest as instructor Otto Tolle as well as finance library amusement and building committees with named members.
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Turn-Verein
San Antonio
Turn-Vereinat
Turner Hall
August Briam
Richard Erler
A. Grasso
E. Kuehn
Turnwart
A. Weidenfeldt
Turniari
Ed Witte
Carl Runge
Charles Kuest
Otto Tolle
Ralph Zork
O. W
Yellow fever claims and local death statistics criticized
The Beaumont Daily Journal cites a period from August to December showing only one extra death in Laredo amid an alleged Guiteras Tabor yellow fever epidemic. It questions San Antonio experts and urges scrutiny of state and national funding for a cure, implying graft by the medical profession.
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Beaumont Daily Journal
Laredo
San Antonio
Times condemns combining mayor and recorder offices
The Recorders Office in Laredo Times rejects consolidating the mayor and recorder roles. It calls for a strong business leader to serve as mayor unburdened by police court duties, noting pardoning power concerns and suggesting aldermen or a dedicated police court presiding official to cut costs.
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Matice
Hostilities Resumed On Nolan Street Streetcar Attacks
Violent incidents along Nolan and San Pedro streetcar lines continue with dynamite rocks and torpedoes as windows shatter. No arrests reported though police patrol tracks in plain clothes in an effort to capture attackers.
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Nolan Street
San Pedro
Sharer
Pine Streets
Chestnut
Live Oak Streets
Nolan
Crosby
van Ness
Main Avenue
Rodriguez
Mortuary notices for Dr J M Hays and others
The long time San Antonio physician Dr J M Hays aged 72 died at 7 this morning at his Zavala street home after a three day illness leaving a widow and three daughters. Also Inerza Holmes 16 died at South Heights of pneumonia with funeral Monday. H C Pearson 38 died at the Southwestern Insane asylum after four years illness, native of San Antonio and widow in Cuero arriving today. funeral from his mother's Martin street home this afternoon.
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J. M. Hays
Zavala Street
San Antonio
Inerza Holmes
South Heights
H. C. Pearson
Southwestern Insane ‘Asylum
Cuero
Martin Street
Death of Frieda Schertz Reported Near Ci Bilo Creek
Frieda Schertz, a boy living at Schorty Station near Ci bilo creek about several miles east of the city, was reported dead yesterday.
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Frieda Schertz
Schorty Station
Cibilo Creek
Funeral of Mrs. Amelia Hochstadter at Hebrew Cemetery
The funeral for the late Mrs. Amelia Hochstadter aged 73 was held yesterday. She died Saturday night at her daughter's residence on Camden street. Interment followed in the Hebrew cemetery with rites of the Hebrew religion. formerly of Chicago, she had many friends there.
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Amelia Hocchstadter
Camden Street
Death of Mrs Caroline F Rowe at 85 in West Commerce Street
Mrs Caroline F Rowe aged 85 died this evening at 2719 West Commerce Street from consumption. She is survived by her husband C F Rowe an engineer on the International Railway and several children.
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Caroline F. Rowe
Ainge
West Commerce Street
C. F. Rowe
International Railway
Curfew Voices Spark In Texas Towns And Departments
A collection of editorials from Nacogdoches and Timpson urging strict curfews for youths. The Nacogdoches Sentinel cites noisy streets after dark while the Timpson Times pushes home curfews with unconventional “peach tree accompaniment” for enforcement. An odd note from Nacog mentions tobacco stalks as a tool and references a Peach Tree industry comment from Nacogdoches.
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Nacogdoches
Beaux and Bets on Praying for Husbands
A lighthearted string across Texas papers notes Houston and Palestine girls praying for husbands, sparking a wager by the Nacogdoches Sentinel that the Palestine Herald fears naming them. An Orange girl proclaims she will name her husband, while San Antonio women also seek spouses without success.
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The
Orange Tribune
Beaumont Journal
Houston
Palestine Herald
Palestine
Nacogdoches Sentinel
the Herald
San Antonio
Patti S concert contract and gate receipts raise questions
The Dallas Times-Herald critiques Patti’s $5000 per concert deal after a first show pulled $3680 in receipts, with the theatrical manager footing $1500 shortfall. It notes Patti’s NY reception as fading and mocks the salary for a ninety minute performance. It suggests Texas singers could replace her if she tours elsewhere.
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Dallas Times-Herald
Patti
New York
Texas
Microbe Debating Existence In French Chamber Deputies
Authorities dispute which of two microbes is present in vast numbers inside the French chamber of deputies. The candidates include Staphylococcus cereus flagus or Micrococcus citreus conglom eratus.
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Chamber of Deputies
World’s Largest Steer Sold By Kokomo Inc Leader
The steer weighing 2800 pounds at four years old was sold by James Swope of Kokomo Inc to a syndicate of Greentown men for fattening for the World’s Fair. They expect it to reach about 4000 pounds when finished. The story notes southwest Texas may top such feats with MM calves.
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Dallas Times: Herald
James Swope
Kokomo, Inc
Greentown
Southwest Texas
Yellow fever mystery and medical doubt in Beeville note
The Beeville Bee reports a San Antonio yellow fever question unresolved by doctors. The article disputes certainty over the illness and the identity of Billy Patterson’s attacker, contrasting medical opinions on the genuine yellow jack versus doubts about the diagnosis.
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Beeville Bee
San Antonio
Billy Patterson
Betsy at the Empire Delights San Antonio Audience
Last night the English comedy Betsy performed at the Empire drew enthusiastic crowds. The cast delivered lively, well–paced performances with standout turns by Clarke Hockey Graham Baker Owen and Miss Rowan. The stage setting was striking and the show offered solid value. The piece In Old Kentucky was also highlighted for its long run and ambitious 20,000 production with a refreshed cast and new features.
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Betsy
Harry Carson Clarke
The
Empire
San Antonio
Mr. Hockey
Mr. Birkett
Oscar Graham
Dick Talbot
Baker
Clarke
Old Kentucky
Thelma Dramatic Run Heads To Grand Opera House
Thelma drama staged at the Grand Opera House today with matinee and night showings marks its third season. A top interpreting company stars in a strong cast with intense climaxes yet avoids melodramatic tropes. The play is a proven money maker known for lasting appeal and powerful drawing power.
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Thelma
Grand Opera House
Alexander the Great stage drama with James and Warde
Louis James and Frederick Warde star in the new play Alexander the Great in a Thursday matinee and evening, focusing on Perdiccas as the main intriguer and Alexander’s downfall. The production aims to give the actors dramatic material and audience appeal with strategic scenes and tense plotting.
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Louis James
Frederick Warde
Alexander the Great
Alexander
Perdiccas
Mr. James
Mr. Warde
Atsvine
Howard Kyle Stars In Rosemary At Grand Opera House
Howard Kyle in Rosemary gives a standout performance in Parker’s play at the New York Empire success now touring. Kyle and his carefully chosen company are billed for Christmas matinee and night shows, drawing public praise for faithful interpretation and lasting impact.
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Howard Kyle
Rosemary
Louis N. Parker
Grand Opera House
Kyle
Favorite Family Remedy Liniment Sales Notice
Frequent household accidents cause burns cuts sprains and bruises prompting use of Ballard's Snow Liniment a long trusted family remedy priced 50c and 1 00 sold at Fischer Springal and Bexjar Drug Co and similar outlets.
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Ballard’s. Snow
Fischer & Springal and Bexjar Drug Co
Majes tic Steel Range promises lasting kitchen life
Shafer The Plumber at 125 West Commerce Street touts a Majestic Steel Range as durable and reliable for bread, pastry, and roasts, claiming long life and flexible terms to suit customers.
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Shafer
West Commerce St
Appointment of Spoleto Archbishop Prompts Mexico-Vatican Hope
Romé dispatch reports Monsignor Serafino Benedictine named archbishop of Spoleto by the Vatican apostolic visitor in Mexico. The move aims to renew ties between Mexico and the Holy See after Emperor Maximilian's execution, but observers doubt success given Mexico's constitutional control over church affairs.
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Romé
Serafino Benedictine
Spoleto
Vatican
Mexico
Holy See
Imillian
Recorps
D ‘Edion
Monsigenor
Avordi
Christmas miniature lamps and lighting effects offered
Miniature lamps for Christmas trees with special lighting effects prepared for social functions and holiday festivals. Listed by Shafer at The Plum-Der shop, 125 West Commerce.
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queKly
Shafer
West Commerce
Plumbing work by Machenheimer and Jonas
Local tradesmen Machenheimer and Jonas advertise plumbing services with contact number 452 offering reliable repairs and installations for homes and small businesses.
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Machenheimer & Jonas
Local Advertisers Notice Board
Sewing machines to rent at M. J. Hewitt's. New and old phones available. Finch's Le Bavaha Cigars offered. Theo Artz Orchestra contact Phona 776.
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M. J. Hewitt’s
Finch
Theo Artz
Phona
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