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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
2
In advance favored at the Vostaire in Al Renae, a mall matter involving Fadhtor Swaihempton Price and 99.90 appears in the Alpine Avalanche. The item is dated Thursday, Sexy, 18, 1916, with W. J. Yates credited.
Reports from Texas Fort Sam Houston say hundreds of National Guard members remain in civilian clothes with weeks needed to equip. The discussion contrasts with William Jennings Bryan’s armed neutrality stance and President Wilson’s cautious Mexico policy. The author notes delays mirror Spanish-American War challenges and predicts a heated San Antonio convention scrap between pro and anti preparedness factions.
The Study Club met Thursday May 4 with Mrs E E Townsend as hostess. McBeth was the lesson led by Mrs Hancock. Mrs Smithe won the club prize of ten dollars for the best essay by the Alpine High School graduating class. Members elected to join included Mrs Arthur Ragin and Mrs Foote. Attendees listed include Mrs Hancock Mrs McCool Mrs Wood Mrs Smither Mrs Baines Mrs Burton Mrs W J Yates Mrs Turney Mrs M S Burke Mrs Gillett Mrs Wigle Mrs Gentry E E Townsend. The group adjourned to meet June 1 with Mrs M S Burke r as hostess and Mrs Wood leadler.
The marriage of Pat Murphy and Lula Cline occurred at the bride’s home Saturday May 6 with Rev. Jas T Tarte officiating. The bride has long resided in Alpine and will reside there with the groom who is a well known Brewster County cow man. Various local and regional figures mingled in events and news notes describe relocations, visits, and business offers around Alpine.
Instructions adopted by Home Guard outline fire and riot alarms with ward based assembly points at court house and public schools. Members urged to arm before leaving homes. women and children directed to High School in attacks. Includes ward descriptions and squad leaders Ward 2 J D Jackson Public school Ward 1 W S Blevins courthouse and public school areas. Also reports Marfa ball team loss to Alpine and troops movement to Mexico plus local ads and a soldier’s death on a train near Columbus NM.
Two distinct sets of delegates from Presidio county request seating at the upcoming State Democratic convention in San Antonio next Monday. Border conditions are described as the worst in history, with residents feared to take law into their own hands without federal protection. Public schools in Alpine close this week for suitable exercises and the Avalanche plans to publish event programs for attendees.
Dr. Berkeley and Mr. F E Gillett were aboard the rain wrecked near Ft Han sock Tuesday morning. They blamed a broken rail for the accident and said Mexicans were not involved. No serious injuries. four cars left the track. The engineer stated he was traveling about 35 miles per hour when he struck the defective rail.
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Balance sheet and details for First National Bank Alpine Texas dated May 1916, including assets such as banking house, deposits, reserves, and notes. Sheriff’s sale notice for Brewster County property of Geo Ahlrep and John Weyerts as surety, with public auction details and official seals.
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