Fiesta Week Parade Showcases San Antonio Industry
San Antonio s Fiesta Week parade to depict the city s industrial status with floats from factories oil firms and metal lathes, a Wortham display and entries from retailers and manufacturers. Chairman Cain reports over forty entries and invites more with the line up starting 4 30 pm Friday from Avenues C and D with multiple bands.
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San Antonio
Greer €. Cain
Andy Fac|tories
Star C
Hollow Tile
C. A. Wortham
Cain
Avenues C and D
Moss Apgute Claim At the Travelers Cigar Shop
Chairman Cain declares the Moss Apgute Claim at Travelers Cigar Shop on Avenue U signals the enterprise's growing industrial might and market presence.
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Moss Apgute
Travelers’ Cigar Shop
Ave. U
Walsh Appointed to War Service Sheet Metal Committee
T P Walsh of San Antonio is named to a nine member War Service committee for the sheet metal industry to aid the government in sheet metal construction work. The group, with meetings in Washington, aims to curb overcharges, ensure prompt delivery, and prevent delays nationwide. San Antonio, April 5, 1918. Tax notice: City of San Antonio demands 1917 taxes by May 31 to avoid six percent interest and two percent monthly penalties.
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T. P. Walsh
San Antonio
War Service Committee
United States
Washington
Walsh Wi
War Service Department
National Association of Sheet Metal Contractors
Tex
Andres Coy
Treation
French expert on airplanes at Kelly Field
Theophile Mathieu, a French aviation expert loaned to the United States, discusses the vital role of engineers at Kelly Field. He notes the field’s strong safety record, the teamwork from top command to ground crews, and his own wartime service from 1914 to 1917 while serving in a civilian capacity to develop U S air power.
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Kelly Field
Theophile Mathieu
Ile
Eral
Coumimand
M. Mathieu
United States
Ely
Stantoul
Mineola
Belgium
Avia tor on the field of action praised for duty and courage
The article portrays an aviator at Kelly Field who speaks of fear, duty, and the charm life of aviation. He details the first dangerous crossing of enemy lines, maintaining composure, and the contrast between observers and bombers. His steady care keeps engineering work accurate and reliable.
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Ainter
Mathie
Kelly Field
Kaiser Demands Safe Return of Empress Alexandria
At the first Iest-Litovsk meeting General von Hoffman demanded immediate safeguards for Princess Alix Empress Alexandria, stating she and her family must be transferred to Germany under guard. Russians hesitated but consented after the ultimatum, with reports noting German preference for a monarchist claimant. Unconfirmed tips suggested Empress and Emperor Nicholas were moved to Tobolsk.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Iest-Litovsk
Petropersh
Manpeovor
William
Alexandria Alip
Wogyn Courier
Golohovski
War Army
von Hoffman
von Wolfman
Russia
Alix
Alexandria
Germany
London Morning Post
London
Tamprees
Nicholas
Tobolsk
Siberia
Ural Distelst
Petrosograd
Stolen Cars Probe Spurs Wide Texas Theft Ring
City detectives led by Van Riper Street and Wheeler report two young men tied to a broad car theft operation across several southern states. More than $15,000 in autos recovered. San Antonio, Houston and Dallas Fort Worth links confirmed with several recovered and cases cleared for owners G. T. Priest Dr. A. Trottner and J. H. Murphy.
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van Riper
Street
Wheeler
San Antonio
Houston
G. T. Priest
A. Trottner
J. H. Murphy
Austin
Fort Worth
Dallas
Austin detectives assist in locating stolen cars moved to city
Austin investigators aid in tracing vehicles stolen in other Texas cities that were later disposed of in Austin. The case involves multiple cars moved across state lines and hidden within the capital city while authorities coordinate with regional agencies.
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Austin
Texas Cies
Officers In School At Camp Travis For Tactical Training
High ranking officers from brigade headquarters and other offices begin a 21 day course at Camp Travis. Brigadier General Johnston commands the school with Maj. Sterling as senior instructor. Sessions run mornings to 11 30. A medical officers school is announced for hygiene and sanitation led by Lieut Col Halloran with Majs Heller and Buehler as instructors. A machine gun course completed with mixed grades among lieutenants and non commissioned officers.
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Travis
W. F. Johnston
K. Wk. Sterling
School For Hygiene and Sanitation
Colz
Halloran
Joseph M. Heller
Eugene Buehler
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Chas. H. Hennings
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China
Newton, Weller & Wagner Co
West Commerce St
Safety Deposit Boxes
San Antonio Loan & Trust Co
West Commerce Street
Theopile Mathieu
France
Cuticura
Bennett Funk
Robinson St
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Brest-Litovsk
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Palm Beach
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JOS
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Navarro
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