Social calendar highlights May evening gatherings
Miss Alicen Beakley hosts an Apritool party at her Howard street home this evening. Olive Martindale, 809 West Magnolia, entertains guests at a 4 to 6 birthday party. Casino association presents a musicale and dance at 8 30 p m at Casino hall. Dorothy Pryor hosts a birthday party at her home 614 Augusta street at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicen Beakley
Howard Street
Olive Martindale
West
Magnolia Avenue
Casino Association
Casino Hall
Dorothy Pryor
Augusta Street
Mrs Cornelia Notz Returns From Visit In Comfort
Mrs Jean Clark hosted Miss Cornelia Notz on Quin ty street and she has returned to Comfort. Wm Herring and Miss May Lane, married in March in Los Angeles, returned yesterday morning and will live in San Antonio with Mrs Herring staying with her mother. An open meeting of the Woman's Home Mission society of the West End Methodist church will be held at 11 tomorrow morning with a program including hymns readings duets papers talks and plans for the coming year. Mrs W N Hagy gave a dinner yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Notz
Jean Clark
Quinty Street
Wm. Herring
Los Angeles
May Lane
Woman's Home Mission Society
West End
J. T. Currey
Cardui lauded as a woman’s tonic in Douglassville notice
Edna Rutherford reports relief after five years of illness in Douglassville Texas. She credits Cardui with turning her health around after trying four doctors and other medicines. The ad touts Cardui as a distinct herbal remedy for womanly health with European ingredients. It invites readers to contact Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance and a 64 page booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglassville, Tex
Edna Rutherford
Cardus
Europe
N. B
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga, Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Beaux and Guests Fill Social Hour in Society Notes
A collage of informal gatherings and parties in a Texas city includes a "Nobo club" tacky party with pink lemonade and bluebonnets, prize awards for costumes, and a large guest list. Other events feature Beethoven Juniors with grand march supper, and visits by Mrs. Hartman family and local club activities. A birthday lawn party for Dorothy Pryor adds a spider web Easter hunt with green and white decorations and fifty attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Casner
Nobo
Carrie Gallagher
Florence Evans
Helen Roberts
Edgar Boyd
Marie Payton
Gertrude Russell
Katherine Farmer
Elizabeth Johnston
Irene Correvon
Nell Turner
Ray Hare
Chester Cadwallader
Roland Roemer
Henry Hare
Fields Cunningham
Frank Lewis
Allen Pierce
Aldes Cadwallader
Dorothy Pryor
Augusta Street
Shreveport Journal Sold to Local Businessmen
The Shreveport Journal sold today to a stock company of local businessmen for 45000 dollars. A J Frantz remains president and editor. P Welsh is vice president. D Attaway secretary. L E Thomas treasurer. The firm plans enlargement and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shreveport
Shreveport Journal
New Orleans
A. J. Frantz
Journal
Comny
P Welsh J
D. Attaway
L. E. Thomas
Six Hundred Men Return To Work At Sedalia Plant
Sedalia Missouri April 1 six hundred men employed in the shops of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway resumed work today after a shutdown since March 24. Curtailment of expenses caused the stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Gas Pipe Fire Near Marshall Doused By Chemical Engine
Fifteen miles from Marshall Texas a large natural gas line feeding the city caught fire Thursday night. The blaze burned until Friday night until four mules hauled a Marshall chemical engine to the scene. The chemical apparatus put out the fire in thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Tex
Conference Talks on Browns Ville Road Wage Matter Continue
Officials from the engineers conductors and firm bands meet in Kingsville Texas to discuss wage and working condition disputes. No statement issued yet but an amicable adjustment is anticipated. Atebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service and car offerings with local phone listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsville, Tex
Brownsville
Atebe Undertaking Co
Butler's Misdeeds Involve This Couple in Fraud Charges
Countess Oxenstierna and her Huntington, Long Island husband were exonerated of mail fraud charges. Former butler Bertie Kallenberg testified he acted as the swindler under the alias C W Schmidt in a Bible installment plan scam targeting relatives of a deceased family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Countess Oxenstierna
Sweden
Huntington
Long Island
United States
Bertie Kallenberg
The
Oxenstiernas
C. W. Schmidt
Doctor Wolff Dies After Suicidal Poisoning in San Antonio
Dr. Wolff an aging physician from Hamburg who moved to San Antonio last years died after taking poison at his home office while awaiting a murder charge. He left a note claiming wrongful persecution and warning the public of hidden evidence. His wife Mildred and daughters Elizabeth and Edna were present as he declined treatment.
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Bond
Dr. Wolff
Wolff
Elizabeth Wolff
Miss Wolff
Heaven
Baylor Hospital
Peto
San Antonio
Hamburg
Germany
United States
New Orleans
Seguin
Mildred Wolff
Elizabeth
Edna Wolff
Charles E. Wolff
Galveston
Press Club 10 AGT Hosts War Correspondents Dinner
Due to circumstances the Press club dinner for war correspondents and army officers is moved to Monday at 7 30 p m Springer's garden. Oscar Worthley arranges a beefsteak al fresco dinner with guests including Hagerty Hare Katzie Twins Barthelme and generals Carter Hoyt Smith Schuyler Maus Duncan plus aides. Special cars will shuttle officers and war correspondents to the event with the aim of informal storytelling and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer’s Garden
Oscar Worthley
E “Matt” Hagerty
The
A. P
Jeff’’ Hare
A. P. Burke
Katzie Twins
Barthelme
Ritchie
Harding
Speer
Duncan
McCarthy
Commissary Department
Army
Tuttle
Traction Company
Army Post
Navarro
Houston
Press Club
Bond proposal for Houston depot and lines in Texas
Austin April 1 The Houston Belt and Terminal railway filed for permission to issue and register 2 697 146 additional bonds on its Houston depot franchises and lines The company has already registered 2 246 000 in bonds San Antonio April 1 1911 Sealed proposals will be received until 11 00 am May 1 1911 for furnishing fuel forage straw blacksmith coal and mineral oil at posts in the department of Texas during the fiscal year beginning July 1 1911 Information furnished on application Col John L Clem Chief Quartermaster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin, Tex
Houston Belt and Terminal Railway
Houston
San Antonio
Tex
Department of Texas
John L. Clem
Woman 20 jailed fifty days for stabbing boy on Salinas St
Antonia Hernandez was arraigned in police court today charged with stabbing Joe Flores with a pocket knife in the rear of a saloon at Dolorosa Street and Santa Rosa Avenue. Flores suffered a minor chest wound from the incident following a trivial dispute. A. W. Gifford of Sutherland Springs Development Co was brought to the city after a runaway accident Thursday and is at the Physicians' hospital with a dislocated knee and facial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonia Hernandez
Joe Flores
Salinas Street
Dolorosa Street
Santa Rosa Avenue
A. W. Gifford
Sutherland Springs Development Company
Physicians’ Hospital
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Comfort for Tight Shoes
The ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder claiming women can wear shoes one size smaller after use. It promises instant relief for coins and bunions, swelling, blisters, calluses, and sweating, urging use to break in new shoes. Available everywhere for 25 cents with no substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
A Woman's Shrine Opens New Grocery Firm in San Antonio
The Galvin and Zweig market at 119 East Houston Street debuts with an epicurean display of rare fruits from Africa and abroad, imported fish, and a full grocery deli. The store promises sanitary excellence, daily fresh fish, more than fifty smoked fish varieties, and quick home delivery with cooked meats and affordable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galvin & Zweig
Houston Street
Africa
Johannesburg
San Antonio
Sergeant Miller Is Made Detective
Police Sergeant A. H. Miller was appointed detective sergeant to fill the vacancy caused by Sam Cook’s promotion to second assistant city marshal. The mayor, on Police Chief Frank Newnam’s recommendation, assigned Miller to day relief duties, restoring six plain clothes detectives. John Fitzhenry was named to fill Miller’s patrolman vacancy at police headquarters and assumed sergeant duties that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Miller
Forge
Sam Cook
Miller
Frank Newnam
John Fitzhenry
Otros
Miners Halt Work Nationwide On Eight-Hour Day Anniversary
Indianapolis April 1 miners across the United States suspended operations to observe the thirteenth anniversary of the eight hour day in the mining industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
United States
Local vagrancy fines amid city arrests
J. M. Moore, with 1500 dollars in bank and 75 dollars in hand, was fined 15 dollars for vagrancy by Judge Buckley in police court. Lizzie Moore, a negro, also received a 15 dollar vagrancy fine. Detective Green arrested them yesterday afternoon in the eastern city district at a residence they shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
J. M. Moore
Buckley
Lizzie Moore
Chittim’s Condition Improves at Hospital
James M. Chittim who is ill at the Physicians' and Surgeons' hospital was reported improved today. He passed a comfortable night and his condition is better than it has been for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Chittim
Physicians’ & Surgeons’ Hospital
Mr. Chittim
Negroes Organize Political GLB in San Antonio
About fifty black voters in San Antonio formed a political organization backing the Citizens' ticket to oppose the current city administration. Dr. G J Starnes was elected president with I Walker as vice president and A K Leonard secretary. A campaign committee was named and headquarters set at 517 East Commerce Street as meetings across eight wards were planned.
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San Antonio
Citizens’ Ticket
Beacon Light Hall
G. J. Starnes
I. Walker
A. K. Leonard
Joe Counsel
A. G. Gibbs
Henry Steiner
J. H. Thompson
Campaign Committee
East Commerce Street
J. M. Shelburn
Charles Townsend
A. J. Gibbs
E. P. Thompson
A. A. Johnson
Ben Hitchens
O. J. Carter
O. J. Carter, Dr. 8. J. Winston, J. M. Brunby
Matt Inman
Steve Martinez
J. J. Porter
J. T. Walton
Will Dougherty
Clayburn Stovall
E. D. Richy
Henry Johnson
Essex Lampkins
Mose
H. Barnes
Shed Porter
F. Gibson
Albert North
F. Jackson
John Williams
Will Jones
J. W. Patterson
Peter Cotton
George Epson
Tom Jackson
Robert Taylor
William Smallwood Jr
Moses Young
Dan Barkley
William Dukes
H. Taylor
William Alexander
Robert Watson
Charles Bell
William Tillman
Henry James
Jesse Applewhite
Rings and Prized Quiet at Simple City Wedding
A plain wedding described as practical with focus on family roles. The bride is noted for cooking and the groom for his steady job. The piece hints at a modest, conventional union without romantic flourish.
Convict Camps in Dallas County Cited for Abuse
Dallas Texas April 1 report of the January grand jury exposes four convict camps in the county where conditions would shame darkest Africa. Guards allegedly exceed authority and beat prisoners for minor rule infractions.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Africa
Reward fund grows for Casaway murder case
A mass meeting at Alameda hall raised 345 to augment the reward for the Casaway family murder on March 21, bringing the total to 845. The 246 attendees elected R H Krushall as permanent chairman J L Foster as secretary and H C Childs as treasurer. The group had urged Governor Colquitt to offer a state reward and he added 250. The organization will aid in catching the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes
Alameda Hall
Commerce
Live Oak Streets
Louis Casaway
Tne
R. H. Krushall
J. L. Foster
H. C. Childs
Colquitt
Calaway
Casaway
Dibrell Takes Seat on Supreme Bench
J B Dibrell of Seguin took the oath today as associate justice of the supreme court to succeed F A Williams. Chief Justice Brown administered the oath in Austin Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dibrell
Supreme Bench
Austin
Tex
J. B. Dibrell
Seguin
The
Supreme Court
F. A. Williams
Brown
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A. J. Castanola
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Meridian, Conn
J. B. Winn
C. W. Hartman
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Gird Is
Wolff Bros
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Texas
Sergeant Miller
Chittim
Convict Camps OF Dallas CO
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