Grand Patriotic Ball Hails San Antonio Heroes
A 1897 charity event in San Antonio honors local wartime heroes with a Grand Patriotic Ball. Miss Ur Z tary and Miss Natalie Vaschial head the social lineup as Frank Paschal serves as t chair. A large portion of proceeds benefits the widow of Parkhurst, killed in an explosion. The ball, exclusively cotton ball gowns and no hats, aims for a regal pageantry with a San Antonio descendant to lead as queen. Attendees include many named locals and society leaders from Maverick to Dwyer and Jolson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Ja
San
Migswala
Langhthe Republic
Preside Temporara
Frank Paschal
Ur Ztary
Natalie Vaschial
Daugh the Republic
Parkhurst
Luna
Guiess
San Antonio
Maverick
Mu Lacoste
Herfl
Maryhi
Paschal
Newton
Aumie Bev
Johnwon
Dwyer
Ray Mowe
Irregular Rail Notice On South Burlington Route Personnel Changes
A garbled single paragraph describes railroad workers Keenay and Walton from the Burlington route, with Walton returning to duty after an injury. Yardmaster Lewis and a livestock agent suffer unrelated health issues, while plans to move cattle this week are mentioned amid unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keenay
Erat
Emian EG. Walton
Vin
Es Eleré
Lewis
Estening
Parades and Posts: Military Display at Fort Sam Houston
Readable fragments describe a parade planning meeting with Mr Mitton Mooney presenting a draft adoption plan, prizes for best display, and requests for more carriages and riders. Mention Fort Sam Houston headquarters and various units, with parade and drill schedules, officers, and post details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlawer
Tsvyieth
Herneun
Ies
Mitton Mooney Peserit
Mes
Swere
Bock
Payillon
Fort San Houston
Marler
Marcel
Justei
Neneas
DINGEL DIES After Drinking He Took Chlorform
In a San Antonio home at 1210 Avenue D Dingel died after taking a dose of chloroform following heavy drinking. He was found in a stupor, later in a prone state, with the doctor noting lingering danger. His death left his wife and two young sons from a previous marriage, as relatives recount his residence and past associations.
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Dingel
Avenue D
Cafferty
Fee
Indeen
Tau
Kill Ams
Pauline Coen
San Avitonio
Gerimiy
Merly
Suield Flere
Welle
Ban Antonio
Spont Sanday
Boerne
Jige Tol James
Wee
Ferd
Halls
Noles
Kenedy
Euuly
Tex
San Antonio
Geo
W. Reith
Chary Monk
T Dailey
Judge Barnes
Colt
Cotton freight rates hearing moved to May 3
The railroad commission today announced changes to the hearing on transportation rates for cotton bales between eras polis ip. The session originally set for April 27 was moved to May 3. Also rescheduled were hearings on rates for transporting fence posts cedar logs poles and related items between Tozes polata ja, now set for May 2.
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Cianger
Lille
Austin
Tex
Apri
Ratea
Eras Polis
Mao
Tozes Polataja
Smoeday
Notable Visitors and Residents in Houston and Nearby
A scrambled list of visitors and residents in Houston and surrounding areas includes Mr Le Smith and family en route to North Avenue, Walter of Coera, and others at the Abalmneks Mery Hall and Maverick. Several officials and travelers from Austin, Fort Worth, and Beeville pass through or stay at local hotels, with brief notes on destinations and duties.
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Kerlatishy Ab
le Smit
Walier
Coera
Abalmneksmery Hall
Houston
Maverie Googe DP
Assunin
Austin
Matlicke
Pit
Barinse
Port Worth
Maverick
W.W. W. Batley
Fort Worth
Hi. Barrow
Wace
SS. Tack
Tanke Morest
W.M. Donaghue
OL. Eckhardt
Yorktown
Boerne
W.L. Young Wad Wifs
Rer
Mexico City
Apne
W. Hunter
Bowthern
Paul Bateky
Peet. Bell
Beeville
Hace
Caugh
Ferther
Galnis
New York Theatre Opens in El Paso With Monte Cristo
The New York Theatre company arrives in El Paso to stage a three night engagement at the opera house beginning tomorrow evening presenting Alexander Dumas' Monte Cristo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Real Estate Sheriff Auctions and Property Descriptions
The notice lists various properties to be sold by sheriff including lots in Villa San Jose Park View addt and others with prices like 1100 and 1000. Names such as Taylor McRae G Nichols Chas Am brose appear with lot measurements and street references.
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Taylor McRae
Villa
San Jose
Park View
Gom
Morris
Galilat
Madigan Atveel
Wkatl Kirti Slinning
Culwiler
Maule
Mauretta
Mra
Sarab
Coe
Cactos
Band Contest Opens Attracts Festival Crowds
The Band Contesta preliminaries for the Battle of Flowers draw strong turnout from Hudley and surrounding counties. Bands from Dalestine and far afield bring visitors as the program nears with plans for arrivals on the 26th and a four-hour contest including cornet solos. Prizes total 85 dollars cash plus gold and merchandise as bands prepare for a lively San Jacinto day celebration in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubley
San Jacinto
Bert
de Anishe Pasa Road
Wiusiq
Yayiton
Alamapha
Additon
Carnet
Wnstenetions
Yoakum News Brief: Local Industry, Travel News
Yoakum reports ample provisions and rising overtime in local shops this month. J W Greer returns today from a two day visit to Bananton with weathered notes of the trip and business in the warrantry area.
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Yoakum
Tex
J. W. Greer
Todlay
Bananton
Local notes and society items from Texas towns
Reports from Conia Maria say the ground is to dre to flow. A large cotton crop is expected this year in the county. Several residents travel to San Antonio and Kenedy for various tasks. Weddings and church events occur in Pleasanton, with several baptisms and new-house updates. Local court cases include deposing of legal questions in W. T. Young matters.
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Ing
Luc
Lgenament
Bo Wilow of & Mexictu
San Antonio
Smd Aealais Rags
Callway
Round House
Kriries Cy
Tex
Cunia Maria
Tharmany
Cruel & Lot
St. Vrom
Frank Stortz
Helena
Jett
Nttlan
Mosars
Duderstat
Yennell
Davy
Towi Wuestley
Roundries Ranch
Pleasanton
Measanton
Texas
Shevill John
Campbell
Bexar
Grand
Tork Witten
Clint
Floresville
Mullimax
Stockdale
Caime
Campbelllon
Cramhellton
Walllog
W. T.young
Young
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Impor
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Vale
Chitaven
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Epes
Iia
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Ralela
Seguin
Yalu
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Budwig Folel
ShepTerald Otter
Sognin Street
Mr. O
TY. Deatsch
M. W
New Braunfels
W. F. Brelring
Hisq
Wodden Wren Co
St. Louis
Une
Engilah
Rocket
Rockport
Meyelus
Stockport
Cay
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Allen
Vaillay
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Brachit
W. M. Simpson
Agan
Isaac Howe
Te Lagcott &Myera Tobieen Co
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Arinaar County
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