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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1914
Page
3
The article describes haute couture details with Sinwht trims and delicate drapery. It cites fabrics like Messalines Crepe de Chine Silk and Wool Crepes by Tan, Copenhagen Mandarin, and vivid colors. It notes intricate trimming and the allure of new season models surpassing prior efforts.
William Basse 62, a well known hardware merchant, died at a local hospital after a two week illness. He led Basse Hardware Company on Military Plaza since 1874, was active in the Chamber of Commerce, and had long engaged in civic efforts. Survived by a daughter and three sons, he had ties to Fredericksburg and San Antonio. Funeral arrangements include Friday home services and Saturday interment in Fredericksburg, with pallbearers listed.
Boston officials announce 300 trees on Boston Common and Harvard College yard must be removed due to ravages of the white-marked sawyer moth. Two hundred trees in fair condition may endure a few more years, per John H. Dillon, chair of the park department.
The federal commission on vocational education led by Senator Hoke Smith conducts a meeting to perfect organization. John A. Lapp heads a sub committee drafting procedure while a $15,000 appropriation funds the work. The commission includes Senators Smith and Page Representatives Hughes and others, plus Miss Florence Marshall and Miss Agnes Nestor and Mr. Lapp.
Meade Perr, who failed to convince grand juries he murdered Miss Florence Brow, is on route to Jeffersonville reformatory. He earlier confessed to involvement with a man arrested here, but later recanted. No trace of the slayer or motive found. Dr Briggs undergoing operation in Rochester Minnesota.
The Athenaeum Association of Gari Antonio held a Thursday meeting at the Carnegie library with readings on Carthage Botany of Texas and ethics of agriculture. Officers elected included president Venn F. Hein and vice presidents Thomas Young Banks and Cundwupe Tedames, while retiring officers Hobart Huson and A Holahals were listed. A future banquet and officer installation were announced.
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