Fiesta San Jacinto and Battle of Flowers preparations intensify
As Fiesta week nears in 1917, hundreds of workers build and decorate the floats for the Battle of Flowers and allegorical parade. Sponsors plan the coronation of the butterfly queen, the Fiesta Fete, and a trades display parade, with costs running to thousands and total expenses possibly near a half million dollars. Indications point to larger crowds than ever as advertising stretches across Texas and railroads boost travel.
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San Jacinto
Texas
W. A. Williamson
B. R. Webb
South
Herbert Barnard
Robert P. Schermerhorn
Brownsville
San Antonio
Majestic Theater
Mexican Village
Fort Sam Houston
Fiesta Week Parade Schedule for San Antonio Carnival
The complete Fiesta week program from Monday April 16 to Saturday April 21 outlines daily parades and events in San Antonio. Highlights include King Antonio III’s arrival and royal festivities, grand opera house fêtes, beach show, a four division auto parade, Floral Parade and Battle of Flowers, coronation events, and a final burlesque parade with a mock Alamo Plaza coronation drawing thousands of visitors.
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San Antonio
Alamo Plaza
Antonio III
United States Artillery
St. Anthony Hotel
Haymarket Plaza
Plaza
Texas
Grand Opera House
Fort Sam Houston
Camp Wilson
San Jacinto
Alamo
Pershing
Imperial Ballet
Pershing Advises German Aliens to Mind Own Affairs
General Pershing told troops in San Antonio that alien enemies will be left unmolested if they stay out of trouble and attend to business. He warned they must not incite unrest and noted authorities will act against those who threaten security. Troops along the border remain vigilant as war with Germany is officially in effect.
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Pershing
San Antonio
Southern Department
Wilson
United States
Germany
General Pershing
Navy
Fort Sam Houston
Marinette Teen Kills Mother Bear to Save Cubs in Wisconsin
Willie Matson, 17, on way home from Amberg camp fights a mother bear in Marinette County. He shoots the bear and kills it, then recovers four cubs. The son of Mrs. Mattie Matson of Amber, Matson and the cubs are brought to Amberg after the incident.
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Marinette
Wis
Willie Matson
Mattie Matson
Amber
Amberg
Matson
Civil Branches Move To Enforce Wilson War Proclamation
U S civil branches and the military act to enforce the president’s war proclamation in a broad Texas New Mexico Arizona district centered on Robert L Barnes chief of the Bureau of Investigation. Officials send directives to enforce the proclamation while promising non molestation for law abiding residents.
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United States
Wilson
San Antonio
Robert L. Barnes
Bureau of Investigation
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Barne
Secret Service Department
Post Office Department
Immigration and Customs Departments
United States District Attorney's Office
Marshal's Office
Mr. Barnes
Barnes
Washington
Army
Fragmentary quote hints at case outcome and conduct
A partial excerpt quotes Mr Barnes discussing how the result will depend on surrounding circumstances and the conduct of individuals involved. The text hints at judicial or disciplinary implications without providing specific names or events.
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Ture
Barnes
Bank Buys Property on Avenue C for Future Home
The Lockwood National Bank purchased a parcel north of the Hicks building fronting 44 feet on Avenue C from George W. Robbins. The two story building at the site houses two retail stores. No immediate improvements are planned. The price was not disclosed. The purchase signals a rise in Avenue C business property values.
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Lockwood National Bank
George W. Robbins
Hicks
Avenue C
Barred Citizens Talk on War Time Naturalization
Subjects of an alien government at war with the United States cannot become citizens while hostilities continue, says the Bureau of Naturalization. They may file declarations of intent and pursue citizenship after the war, subject to court rulings when the time comes.
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Austin
Tex
United States
Bureau of Naturalization
W. D. Hart
United States District Court
Circle Aiding Red Cross Through Highland Park
The Volunteer Circle of Highland Park on Loy alty Day managed Red Cross membership booths and continues selling memberships. Members serve on committees or in special roles with Thursday meetings at 3 30 at Highland Park school.
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Red Cross
Volunteer Circle
Highland Park
San Antonio
American Red Cross Society
Highland Park School
A. L. Matlock
C. W. Gordon
Florence Coleman
Effie Murray
Ira Calder
C. l L. Bass
E. R. Gruener
F. H. Carson
Lettie Hamilton
E. ¥. McFadden
L. Lohrberg
J. C. McMurray
T. L. Dodson
Anna
Pope Opposes Sending Army as Texas Divided on War
Washington April 7 Henry N Pope of Fort Worth president of the Texas Farmers Union wires Congressman Wilson opposing a declaration of war He notes Texans favor aiding the allies but oppose dispatching an American army to France Some Texas Congressmen favor full cooperation while others push navy and financial aid only The administration plans remain undisclosed.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Henry N. Pope
Fort Worth
Texas Farmers’ Union
Wilson
Pope
France
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