San Antonio Welcomes Hermann Sons Leaders in 50th Anniversary
Ge J Von Rosenberg and Mayor Bryan Callaghan address Hermann Sons delegates in Beethoven hall. The gathering marks half a century of the German organization with praise for German virtues and San Antonio’s hospitality. Delegates are initiated, and reports from the grand president and secretary are read before afternoon sessions.
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San Antonio
Callaghan
Ge. J. von Rosenberg
la Grange
Texas
Hermann Sons
von Rosenberg
John Windlinger
Beethoven Hall
Hermann the Liberator at Beethoven Hall in four acts
Tomorrow night Beethoven hall presents a four act historical drama Hermann the Liberator by the late L F Lafrantz. A dress rehearsal has occurred and the cast features Hugo Moeller Mrs Hage H Karber C Stephanow E Dithlessen H Meyer Miss Stolte and others in a high quality local production.
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Beethoven Hall
Hermann
Liberator
L. F. Lafrantz
Cherusci
Hugo Moeller
Sieglinde
Bruthrer
B. Grasso
Wolf
Katten
A. Bauer
Gela
EB. Behles
Alarco
Ubrer
H. Stieler
C. H. Mueller
Belbada
Mrs. Stolte
Quinctilius Varus
R. Erber
Lusius
R. Heinrich
Scipio
E. Raba
Veverus
Brutus
Gravers
O. Holle
Banquet Tonight for Hermann Sons Delegates
Delegates to the Hermann Sons convention attend a banquet with an elaborate German menu. W A Wurzbach will be toastmaster, with seven addresses including one by Booth and President Von Rosenberg. Smith's orchestra and quartets provide music.
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Hermann Sons
W. A. Wurzbach
Booth
Grand Lodge
von Rosenberg
Smith
Convention Notes Show Herman Sons Reach in San Antonio
The program lists a Grand Lodge morning session and a theater afternoon with Hermann the Liberator. Nine Herman Sons lodges operate in San Antonio. six male and three female. San Antonio leads Texas in Herman Sons membership with 1400 attending. About 600 delegates attended, most with families. if each family averages four, roughly 8000 visitors were present.
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Grand Lodge
San Antonio
Federals Repulsed At Agua Prieta In Mexican Border Clash
The battle at Agua Prieta leaves about 1600 Federals in action with 200 cavalry and rebels under Lopez claiming heavy losses. Red Cross volunteers aid the wounded as gunfire forces Douglas residents back and American troops hold the line on the U S side.
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Red Cross
Shine of
Bisbee
Douglas
Commandante Barron
Sonora
Agua Prieta
United States
Fifth Street
Nacozari
Oscar Goll
Associated Press
Fourth Street
Goll
Tombstone
Conechz County
Ariz
Red” Lopez
Lopez
Juan Cabral
Fifth
International Line
Sixth Street
Robert Rae
Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company
Alice Catliff
Gaujot
First Street
Col. Shunk
Rebels Advance as Mexican Forces Create Front Line Shield
Federal troops in Juarez lay a mortar position west of a road to guard against rebel incursions, establishing a defensive line as fighting actions unfold near the Mexican border city.
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EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Madero Heads to Agua Prieta for Insurgent HQ
Reports from El Paso dated April 17 indicate Francisco I. Madero Jr. is en route to Agua Prieta to establish a headquarters. He was last reported near Adera in northwestern Chihuahua between Agua Prieta and Chihuahua City.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Francisco I. Madero Jr
Insurrecto
Agua Prieta
Adera
Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
Madero
Juarez
Baneho
Rebels Move Toward Juarez as Insurgents Press Peace Talks
Mexican insurgents concentrate nearly 3000 troops in Chihuahua near Juarez to pressure the government for definite peace negotiations. Dr Vasquez Gomez and Francisco I. Madero Jr. guide strategy while Agu Prieta and El Paso channels are cited for possible armistice terms. Refugees report isolation and hardships amid fighting around Zacatecas and Torreon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Insurrectos
Chihuahua
Francisco I. Madero Jr
Juarez
Mexico
Agua Prieta
Vasquez Gomez
Revolutionists
Gailant
Navarro
Gomez
Mexico City
Madero
el Paso
Antonio
Chihuahua City
Ranchman Accused in Arms Shipment Case at Maverick County
Excitement in Eagle Pass as military and customs officers hail a leading Maverick county ranchman on suspicion of holding a large arms and ammunition shipment for Mexican revolutionists. No arrests have been made.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Tex
Maverick County
Madero Sr. Follows Peace Mission to Mexico
Francisco Madero Sr. departed Eagle Pass by special train toward Mexico to aid in a peace conference with his son the rebel leader in Chihuahua. Alfonso Madero and Rafael Hernandez accompanied him as Mexican government representatives.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Tex
Francisco Madero
Mexico
Chihuahua
Madero
Reata
Mexico City
Alfonso
Rafael Hernandez
Insurrection Spreads Into Zacatecas Region
Report from Chihuahua dated April 17 describes rebels pressing toward Zacatecas and entering towns. Rail lines between Durango Coahuila and Zacatecas are disrupted as thousands of noncombatants flee or join insurrectionists. Supplying towns are being looted and residents fear spread to the south.
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Zacatecas
Associated Press
Chihuahua
Mexico
Durango
Coahuila
Mexico Calls for Volunteers and Carnival Parade Plans
A government call seeks able bodied men aged 18 to 45 for six months service as war tensions rise. In San Antonio the Carnival Association outlines a grand parade with automobile entries, prizes, and a dances of nations fete, plus an electric parade and military procession scheduled for Tuesday through Wednesday.
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THE
Associad Press
Mexico City
San Antonio
Harriet M. Bogardus
Traction Company
Aransas Pass
Alamo Plaza
Main Plaza
Sap
Alamo Street
Commerce Street
Houston Street
Houston
Main
Plaza
Soledad Street
Alamo Viata
Sap Depot
South Flores Line
Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Stragugin
Hugo Schmeltzer
Sprague
Carnival Association
Mayor Phellows Named Fort Forty Chief by Carnival Group
Mayor Bryan Callaghan was crowned commander-in-chief of the Forty Phunny Phellows by a Spring Carnival committee. The group presented him with the cap bugle and badge, with Atlee Ayers leading the presentation and Ayers pledging support for a week of pleasure for visitors.
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Bryan Callaghan
Spring Carnival Association
Atlee B. Ayers
The
Carnival Association
Charles Graebaner
Emil Frank
Coryell
Ayers
Special Policemen Sworn for San Antonio Carnival
Fifteen men were sworn in as special police at city hall to guard the central city during the San Antonio carnival. Extra officers will patrol the business section alongside regular police. Seven sanitary force members from the board of Health were assigned to duty: D. Coy, J. M. Garza, L. J. Sultenfuss, J. M. Grover, William Umscheid, W. T. Tucker, and J. E. Harris. Some will work day shifts and others night shifts.
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San Antonio
Board of Health
D. Coy
J. M. Garza
L. J. Sultenfuss
J. M. Grover
William Umscheid
W. T. Tucker
J. E. Harris
First Death Among Camp Galveston Troops Reported
The first death of about 4000 United States troops at Camp Galveston occurred last night. Corporal Samuel P. Klein of the Seventy third Company Coast Artillery, Second Provisional Regiment, died at 9 15 p m from pneumonia. He was from Brooklyn New York and arrived with his unit from Fort Monroe. His family has been notified.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
United States
Samuel P. Klein
Coast Artillery
Second Provisional Regiment
Brooklyn
N. Y
Fort Monroe
Union revival to be held in Gonzales on fourth Sunday
Gonzales Texas April 17 A union revival meeting bringing together all Protestant churches will take place in Gonzales on the fourth Sunday in May conducted by Rev J Franks of Beeville The South Texas Teachers association plans a three day session at Waelder starting April 27 A land deal in Gonzales saw August Jungerman selling 121 acres to Otto Kerschopf at 75 per acre The funeral of F A Richter occurred Sunday at the W O W cemetery with a large turnout from local Woodmen lodges and O D H S members nearby
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Gonzales
Tex
J. Franks
Beeville
South Texas Teachers’ Association
Waelder
August Jungerman
Otto Kerschopf
F. A. Richter
San Antonio
Guadalupe Camp No
W. O Io
Woodmen
Three Hurt in Auto Accident Near Ambleside
London merchant Harry Gordon elfridge his mother wife and eldest daughter were injured in a car crash near Ambleside Estmoreland county yesterday. All are expected to recover.
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Associated Press
London
Harry Gordon Elfridge
Chicago
Ambleside
Estmoreland County
No decision on standard oil or tobacco cases delayed
Washington April 17 Supreme Court failed to announce a ruling in the Standard Oil and tobacco company anti trust cases. No decision expected until next Monday at the earliest as justices continue deliberations.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Supre Court of the
United States
Standard Oil
Tobacco Corporation
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