Flood Devastates San Antonio and Texas Cities
Severe floods from late week rains caused widespread damage across Texas. San Antonio endured extensive inundation with 8 to 10 foot water in business streets, shattered plate glass, and disrupted services. Deaths totaled 195 across streams, with 49 in San Antonio and 22 missing. many residents fled flooded areas. A separate item notes Alvin C. Lehne and Meta K E Dietz marrying at Zions Church with local relatives in attendance.
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Texas
San Antonio
Mattie Klingelhoefer Weds Robert W Klingelhoefer at Burton
A September wedding united Miss Mattie Klingelhoefer and Robert W Klingelhoefer at the Broesche home in Burton Texas with Rev Weber officiating. The groom, a Fredericksburg High School faculty member, and bride with many local friends now reside in a newly built bungalow on Main Street. Also notes report Gillespie County fair opening with robust exhibits and community effort, plus several regional updates on politics, transportation, and local incidents.
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Alvin C. Lehne
Meta KE. Dietz
Zions Church
Ff. A. Bracher
Olga Schoenewolf
Hulde Lehne
Albert Burrer
Loreen
Elenora Sagebiel
Chas. Dietz
G. A. Broesche
Burton
Texas
Mattie
Robert W. Klingelhoefer
Julius Klingerhoefer
Weber of
Seguin
Fredericksburg
Frederickshoro
Klingelhoefer
Upper Main Street
Schroeder Bros Offer Cash Sale for Less
A brief item notes Schroeder Bros advertises cash sales offering goods for lower prices, emphasizing immediate payment. The fragment implies a discount incentive to buyers ready to pay cash.
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Schroeder Bros
Mr E E Pressler Pursues Chemistry Study in Ohio
Mr. E. E. Pressler leaves for the state university of Ohio to study chemistry after a pleasant vacation at his parents' Tosca home. He has several years of work completed at the University of Texas in Austin.
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E. E. Pressler
State University of Ohio
Tosca
Pressler
The
Texas University At Austin
Enderle
Miss Estill
State Department of Education
University of Texas
Klingelhoefer
Bittner
Supt. Feuge
Suffering Tennessee Woman and War Forecasts Reach Headlines
Mrs. Jas L Slayden suffers a broken leg in Charlottesville Va An officer of the Japanese navy predicts a war between the United States and Japan before 1925 Houston sends 5000 loaves of bread 1000 mattresses and tinware to San Antonio flood sufferers A 200 year old flood record mentions the Alamo period and archival discovery The Ile aande railroad commission refuses to grant San Antonio Southern R R gasoline rate cuts A Fordson tractor aided Express Publishing Co in flood papers Loring Diesel named next ambassador to Germany and notes peace terms concluded
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United States
Japan
Houston
San Antonio
Ile Aande Railroad Commission
San Antonio Southern R. R
Fredericksburg Public School Enrollment Soars Amid Crowding
Fredericksburg public schools report about 500 pupils with high demand in all grades. First grade leads with 63 students and the high school surpasses 120, with most recitations in laboratories to manage crowded classes. St Marys school opens with 170 students and adds a teacher training course.
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Fredericksburg
State Department of Education
Austin
Board of Trustees
Fredericksburg Loan & Abstract Co. Advertises
The Loan and Abstract Company of Fredericksburg Texas promotes services under manager K G Striegler and attorney P C Petsch. The notice presents their office at Gold Bidg with contact details for title and abstract work.
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Fredericksburg
Texas
K. G. Striegler
P. C. Petsch
Head of Family May Make Wine Not Exceeding 200 Gallons Yearly
Internal Revenue Bureau officials say heads of families may file notice with local collectors to manufacture up to 200 gallons of wine per year for home use. The rule, issued in October 1918 with McAdoo’s approval, exempts tax but requires wine not be sold or moved from the home.
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Associated Press
Washington D. C
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Roper
McAdoo
Congress
Train service restored after delays and funeral for Private Schneider
Train service resumed Thursday at 3 o clock as connections with San Antonio remained difficult. Private Henry Schneider, who fell in France on November 3, 1918 at age 26, will receive a military funeral Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and be buried in the city cemetery. The American Legion escorts guarded his body to the District Court room. Mrs. Robert Merz and family have moved to town so their children may attend local schools.
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San Antonio
Henry Schneider
American Legion
Louis Jordan Post
Schneider
France
Robert Merz
Town
Train Schedule From Fredericksburg and San Antonio
The train departs Fredericksburg at 9 30 a m and returns at 1 30 p m today with a 5 15 p m departure tomorrow. Passengers reach San Antonio by 9 25 p m. Mr Teague clarifies a prior report saying the object found was an explosive used by railroad workers to signal an approaching train.
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Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Knopp Couple Return From Austin Visit
Mr and Mrs Peter Knopp have returned from a trip to Austin. They visited the state capital and nearby sites during their travels and are home again in good spirits.
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Peter Knopp
Austin
Mason Visitor John Brandenberger Highlights Weekend
Mr. John Brandenberger of Mason was among visiting residents during a Sunday and Monday stay in our city, drawing local attention as a notable guest.
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John Brandenberger of
Mason
Our City
Farm Bureau Campaign under way in Gillespie County
W G Thomas of Bee County leads the Farm Bureau effort with F R Shanks J M Range and W H C Glenewinkel assisting. Meetings will be held at various places next week as circulars go out to representative farmers. the bureau claims 2 000 000 members nationwide and 70 000 in Texas. The organization expects to handle over 40 000 000 dollars of farm products through its marketing arms. Also notes today and tomorrow's fair attendance and Hulda Dechert visiting her parents Hy Dechert and wife.
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Gillespie County
Farm Bureau
W. G. Thomas
Bee County
Messrs. F. R. Shanks
J. M. Range
W. H. C Glenewinkel
Arm Bureau
Texas
Transacting Business In San Antonio Friday And Saturday
Mr Max Schmidt conducted business in San Antonio on Friday and Saturday spanning two days. The report notes his activities during the weekend period in the city.
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Mr. Max. Schmidt
San Antonio
Mr Ostrow Traveled During Rain to San Antonio and New Orleans
Mr. Ostrow departed Saturday amid rain for trips to San Antonio and New Orleans, according to the brief notice. The report notes his travel plans but provides no additional context or outcomes.
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John Ostrow
San Antonio
New Orleans
Mr August Schlueter Returns from San Antonio Visit
Mr August Schlueter has returned from a visit to San Antonio. The report notes his travel and brings a brief local update on his activities and health.
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August Schlueter
San Antonio
Dechert Heads to Dallas After Family Vacation
Mr Eskar Dechert left Monday for Dallas after a pleasant vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs John Dechert. The F N R R crew joined repairs on the S A A P track to fix flood damages. Miss Pearl Kneese G N of San Antonio visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Kneese.
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Mr. Eskar Dechert
Dallas
Mrs
John Dechert
Miss Pearl Kneese
G. N
San Antonio
John Kneese
San Antonio businessman Harry Schwarz visits town
Mr. Harry Schwarz of San Antonio was in town over the weekend to attend to his business interests during Saturday and Sunday.
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Harry Schwarz
San Antonio
Hair Theft Reported From Miss Meta Borcher Bedroom
Miss Meta Borcher awoke Monday to find hair cut from her head and found lying beside the bed after an intruder entered her room during the night. Family members at home did not notice the intrusion and no clue has been found despite sheriff’s thorough investigation.
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Meta Borcher
Louis Borchers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Dietz
Broesche
Win. B. Sheppard
John Bassett Moore
America
League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
Brownsville
Pt. Isabel
Francisco Gonzales
Wm. Neubauer
Cguadalupe County
Gonzales
Davis
E. M. Rowray
Omaha, Neb
Ft. Sam Houston
War Veterans of
Minneapolis
A. Walter
Wilbur C. Treadwell
Gold Building
Jas. L. Slayden
Slayden
Charlottsville, Va
T. W. Smith
Alamo
Express Publishing Co
Loring Diesel
Germany
Diesel
Public School Notes
Miss Grote
Burgdorff
Miss Wahrmund
Miss Riley
Miss Conrads
Harper
Neffendorf
St. Mary’s
the Loan & Abstract Company
Hulda Dechert of
Southon
Hy. Dechert
Hy. Blum
Grapetown
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