City News Roundup From San Antonio Daily Scene
The page records local notes across city life including a swearing in of William Ludwig as special policeman, a December term closure of the county court and January resumption, assistance attorney T. J. Newton departing for a deer hunt near Uvalde, and St Stephen’s Day celebrations at St Albert’s hall. It notes marriages by Justice Umscheid, a bicycle safety patrol, a gift medal to City Marshal Irvin, and various social events.
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F.F.P
Beethoven Hall
Hayseed Club
North Flores Street
Ben L. Miller
William Ludwig
T. J. Newton
Uvalde
Stephen’s
St. Stephen’s
St. Albert’s, Hall
Justice Umscheid
George Werchsler
Cassie Pauli
Jonin ‘Faylor
St. Stephen
Joseph Kotula
Stella Sherman
San Antonio
North Pine Street
Daniel
Bennett
St. Luke's
Druggist and Pharmacist Chapa Serves Day and Night
F A Chapa successor to Chapa and Dreiss operates as a druggist and pharmacist at 618 West Commerce Street opposite New Market. Specializes in prescriptions with only purest drugs and offers free delivery at all hours using both phones.
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Chapa & Dreiss
Commerce St
Opp
New Market
Christmas at the institution and city court notes
Christmas at the institution brought cheer to patients while a string of city incidents led to arrests and fines. A knife threat led to Joe Breslin’s arrest. Sylvester Resendez and Tomas Medina faced fines for beatings and for firing a cannon. A delivery wagon collision occurred near Streetcar No. 67. County officials received gifts, and deer hunting trips were organized. Multiple minor offences, including drunken incidents and pistol charges, filled the recorder's court docket as Christmas cheer gave way to festive mischief.
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Schoo Land
Gihers
Joe Breslin
Newmann
Sylvester
Resendez
Felipe Longoria
Saan
Austin
Medina River Valley
Wolff & Marx
Tomas Medina
Recorder’s Court
Harpertz
Garnet King
Clifton
Arizona
Green
Jos Newton
W. G. Schuwirth
Frank Newton
Saas
Eristist Huppertz Ips
Mie
H’ Clark
Thirtyseventh District ‘Court
Thirty-seventh -District ‘Court
Yester
Notable Visitors at Local Hotels and Arrivals
A stream of out of town guests travels to San Antonio staying at the Bexar Menger and Elite hotels. W Fisher from Houston PB Jones from Palestine H H Coley of Beaumont John B Clark of Cincinnati D H Wilson from Houston James Busse of Dallas Mrs S B Stevens from Oklahoma John R Scott from Corpus Christi S W Taylor Jr and wife from Boston R G Crosby and wife from Austin Pat Dwyer an El Paso native visiting relatives Herman Straus from Cincinnati Tom Moore from Temple Thomas Suddeth and family from Springfield with apartments at the Menger John Theime and others preparing for a month long stay Heall Virginia Billings and Susie C Johnson from Austin registered at the Bexar Clem son of Colonel J L Lee chief quartermaster in the division of neblipines in city Mantaris Pecos equity resident with brother Gy Omnond of Floresville now in town earlier Florseville connection.
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W. Fisher
Houston
PB. Jones
Palestine
Bexar
H. H. Coley
Beaumont
John B.clark
Cincinnati
D. H. Wilson
James. Busse
Dallas
Bexard
8. B. Stevens
Oklahoma
Mahncke
John R. Scott
Corpus Christi
S. W. Taylor, Jr
Boston
Mass
R. G. Crosby
Austin
Menger Hotel
Pat Dwyer
San Antonio
el Paso
Herman Straus
Tom Moore
Temple
Texas
Thomas Suddeth
Springfield
Illinois
John Theime
FP. Heall
Virginia Billings
Susie C. Johnson
Tex
S21
Clem
J. L .Lee
Division of
Neblipines
Mantaris
Menger
Ormona
Florseville
Pecos Equity
Mr. Gy _Omnond
Floresville
Christmas for Children at Casino Exhibits Fine tableaux
The Casino association hosted a Christmas event for children, featuring a parade, Kris Kringle played by C. F. A. Hummel, and several tableaux including A Child's Christmas Dream and Dornroeschen's Morgen. Elders joined in dancing as adults and children enjoyed refreshments and floral decor.
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Alimual
Casino’ Association
Iven
Casino Hall
Eits
Kris Kringle
Santa Claus
C. F. A. Hummel
Angels
Stella Steves
Thea
Amanda Guenther
Walter Steves
Richard Groos
Ferdinand Hummel
Ediie Dreiss
Charlie Mueller
Werner
Albert Beckmann
F. W. Cook
Adolph Wagner
John Zadich
Ed. Elmendorf
C. Schuwirth
Alvin Seidel
Bertha
Ida Staffel
Christmas Ball for Turn Verein Children in San Antonio
The San Antonio Turn Verein hosted its annual Christmas ball for members' children at their hall. A bright Christmas tree in the southeast corner displayed presents for about two hundred youngsters. Ola Santa Claus handed out gifts labeled with each child’s name. Afterward, dancing continued until midnight as families escorted tired children home.
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San Antonio
Ola Santa Claus
Krieger Verein Hosts Annual Christmas Tree For Children
The San Antonio Krieger Verein and their youngsters enjoyed a large gathering last night at Missions garden. About 250 children attended as members distributed a Christmas tree and ball, delivering a festive treat for the children.
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Krieger Verein
San Antonio
Rock Island President Succeeds Leeds on Jan 1
Special to The Light reports 14 F. Loree named president of the Rock Island railroad effective January 1, succeeding William B. Leeds. Loree is currently president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The announcement comes from New York on December 26.
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Rock Island
New York
F. Loree
B. & O. Railroad
The
William B. Leeds
Holiday figures bring added freight crews to Houston lines
Joe Bryan, a switchman in the Houston and Texas Central yards at Houston, is in the city to spend the holidays with relatives. Since quarantine against Mexico has been lifted, the I G N and the Sunset have added extra crews to handle heavy freight. T T Herndon, claim agent of the ty, is in the city from Dallas. Ed Coombs, Katy commercial agent, left for Dallas last night on a short visit.
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Joe Bryan
Houston
Texas Central
Mexico
T. T. Herndon
Dallas
Ed Coombs
Katy
Young man claims plan to capture dynamiters for pay
A man from Hondo told police he had paid $8 to a local resident who promised an officer job in exchange for $3 and a badge. He described a scheme to use forged papers to capture dynamiters and robbers, but lacked the documents to act, then lingered at the police station for hours.
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Hondo
Sie
Christmas with Vets at the G A R Hall
Modern veterans and the Woman's Relief Corps hosted a Christmas program at the Grand Army hall on St Marys street. A surprise gift of a loving cup was presented to Mrs Vienetia Dowling by Col A S Lockwood, recognizing her care for the sick and dying comrades. Master Gordon Huntley Stoy and Master Jimmy Barr offered recitations, and the gathering enjoyed a supper before plans for Jan 8 1904 installation of officers were announced.
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Grand Army Hall
St. Mary’s Street
New’ S Relief Corps
Nately
Vienetia
Woman's Relief
America
L. L. Whitaker
V. Dowling
Woman's Relief Corps
Pro
A. S . Lockwood
Department of Texas
Old Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Gordon Huntley Stoy
Jimmy Barr
Womber Corps
Elect Whitaker
New Orleans
Jackson
The Knightly Shield and a Bimetallic Dispute
A medieval fable describes two knights arguing over the color of a shield white or yellow. They duel with words and swords until a judge appears to split the difference, praising both gold and silver. The moral centers on how a single shield can spark quarrel and unresolved conflict.
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Solomon
Milwaukee Firemen Present to Chief Tobin
Fire Chief W G Tobin received a handsome cut glass whiskey set a silver tray and a silver mounted decanter plus a gallon of extent whiskey from Milwaukee firemen who visited city for health reasons after inhaling fumes. The giver thanked the chief for hospitality and support during their stay.
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W. G. Tobin
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Fire Department
Tob
Colored teachers gift clock to Mr Goggan in San Antonio
On Christmas day a hand painted clock was sent to Mr Goggan with a card listing the colored teachers of San Antonio public schools. The inscription thanked him for his services to colored schools and he replied that he would aid their educational efforts whenever possible.
Christmas Accidents Reported in City Injures Two Boys
Gonzales, a 10 year old Mexican boy living at 825 South San Marcos Street, was shot in the face by a Christmas toy pistol Friday at 4 PM while playing with a companion. A physician treated his facial burns from the powder. Edwin Stappenbeck of Castro Street suffered facial burns from a discharged powder package Friday afternoon.
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BE Gonzales
San Marcos Street
Edwin Stappenbeck
Castro Street
Notable Christmas Window Display at Newton Weller Wagner Co
The Newton Weller & Wagner Co crockery and house furnishing firm on West Commerce Street featured artistic holiday windows. The main display showcased fine china, cut glass, silverware, and hand-painted pieces with a seasonable drape. A standout scene titled Newsboy's Dream showed a newsboy with papers and a moving Santa Claus and Christmas tree behind a dark curtain.
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Newton, Weller & Wagner Co
West Commerce Street
E Princelee
FOR EXPERIMENTAL FARM Appeal to Citizens to Come to the Front
An appeal urges citizens to join the experimental farm movement to boost agricultural development. It outlines advantages such as improved methods, community involvement, and shared innovations to advance local farming efforts.
State Teachers Meeting Seeks San Antonio Venue
Superintendent Wolfe and principals Lukin Seeley Steele White plan to invite the Texas Teachers Association to hold its next annual session in San Antonio. Wolfe will present the formal invite with Mayor Campbell and education leaders at Marlin Texas where the meeting convenes Monday evening and runs to Wednesday. Lukin serves as third vice president, Miss Steele chairs the primary section, and White addresses superintendents and the state meeting. White will discuss kindergarten relation to the primary grade.
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le B. Wolfe
Public
Charles” J Lukin
W. B. Seeley
Lou Steele
M. L. White
Fea
Teachers’ Association
Marlin
Tex
Wolfe
Campbell
Board of
Edcation
Business Men’s Club
Woman’s Club
Association
San Antonio
Lukin
Stelle
White
San Antonio urged to back United States station
President Hildebrand of the Business Men’s club appeals to all citizens to raise funds for a national agricultural demonstration station in Bexar County. San Antonio must contribute the remaining 15000 by January 1 after $5000 already pledged. The project would test crops, fight boll weevil, and expand modern farming methods with seeds from around the world.
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Hildebrand
Business Men’s Club
United States
San Antonio
Tex
Agricultural Department
Bexar County
Texas
Edison storage battery hailed after thorough test in New York
The Edison storage battery, viewed as a remarkable electrical invention, after a thorough test in New York on December 26 is declared a late success and expected to revolutionize street railways and automobile locomotion.
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Eddison
New York
Edison
Sewing Machine Needles M J Hewitt's and Oil
Sewing machine needles and oil are advertised at M J Hewitt's store. The item list references basic sewing supplies available for purchase, indicating a general supply shop focus.
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J. Hewitt
Fire Department Responds to Three Alarms Friday
Three alarms were handled by the fire department on Friday and none led to large fires. At 1 30 p m crews were sent to box 36 on North Flor street where a small house blaze was extinguished. A still alarm followed later for an incipient fire at 1192 Amoros street, home of Harry Haste, which had burned a few nights earlier. At 9 o clock another call to the Lone Star area reported a brush pile burning nearby.
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North Flor Street
Harry Haste
Iamoras Street
The
Lone Star
Peck's Bay Boy presented at Gra Opera House
Grand Opera House offered Peck's Bay Boy to large audiences yesterday and again last night at popular prices. The company, led by Archie K. Swiddells, is enjoying good success. The Fatal Wedding is the matinee and evening attraction today.
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Grand Opera House
Gra Opera House
Archie K. ‘Swiddells
Mrs Annie Daugherty Dies. Rites Pending
Mortuary notice states Mrs Annie M Daugherty aged years died yesterday at 834 West Macon Street. She was the wife of J E Daugherty and is survived by children Mrs John C Kinney, Ay Daugherty and Robert Y Daugherty in this city.
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Annie M. Daugherty
Macon Street
J. E. Daugh
John C. Kinney
Ay Daugherty
Robert Y. Daugherty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eastman Kodaks
National Bicycles
Goode
Crothers & Birdsong
East Houston St
Cor, Lamar and
Walnut Streets
City News
F. A. Chapa
William Wood
Recorder's Court
Wm. Pigott
North Laredo Street
Finck’s Sc
Havana
Nam Ae
Paul Jones
Naas
Metropolitan
Garner Main Plaza
Limburger
DUFFY
Hostetter
Turn Verein and Casino Asso
Turner
Honhdo
G. A. R. Hall
Alkemeyer’s Dry Goods Co
White Goods Sale
W. Commerce St
Alkemeyer’s
Boysderwear
West Commerce St
Tobin
Colored Teachers
Mr. Goggan
Finck’s
Mortuary
Losoya $T
McAllister Temp Coal
Carr Wood & Coal CO
Edison Phonograph
H. G. Rees Optical Company
West Gomer
St. Mary's St
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