Ball Elevation Honors San Antonio Leader In Texas Freemasonry
Robert L. Ball of San Antonio is elevated to right eminent grand commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templars in Texas during the state conclave. The session endorses President Wilson’s stance on Germany, pledging Texas Freemasonry's support, and notes growth to 7000 members with four new commanderies. An automobile tour and luncheon precede a formal installation that night at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
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Robert L. Ball
San Antonio
Freemasonry
Texas
Knights Templars
Knight Ball
Knights
Templars
Grand Commandery
America
Wilson
Germany
Texas Freemasonry
George W. Tyler
Belton
Nathan Tracy
San Antonio Commandery
Masons of
The
Recorder
Beeville
Yoakum
Victoria
Brady
Guy W. Junker
William James
Frank Cameron Jones
John B. Sawtell
L. G. Hawkins
Marion C. Johnson D. D
Will N. Kidd
John Carson Kidd
Thomas C. Yantis
H. B. Robertson
Charles L. Alderman
William G. Bell
Fr. H. Sparrow
Brackenridge Park
Fort Sam Houston
Scottish Rite
Cascarets Ad Promises Gentle Liver and Bowel Cleanse
An old style advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser. One or two tablets at night claimed to wake with clearer head, cleaner tongue, fresher breath, and active bowels. Endorses giving Cascarets to children for fussiness or fever.
Your Rheumatism Can Be Relieved
Relieve rheumatism with Eimer amp. Amend 2851. Endorsed by users. Sold by reliable druggists and Eimer amp. Amend at 205 Third Ave New York, also W H Whisenant and San Antonio Drug Co.
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Eimer & Amend
Third Ave
New York
W. H. Whisenant
San Antonio Drug Co
Mrs. Kate Harris Credits Tanlac For Recovery In Dallas
Mrs. Kate Harris of Dallas says Tanlac transformed her health after severe indigestion and weakness left her nearly a shadow. She details relief after starting Tanlac, regaining strength, weight, and energy, and plans to keep a supply at home. Tanlacs sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Company under a special representative.
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Tanlac
Kate Harris
Live Oak Street
Dallas
Tex
Taniac
San Antonio
Wagner Drug Company
Ady
Germans Planned to Attack United States
Boston April 19 Former Ambassador James W. Gerard disclosed facts he says Germany planned to use unrestricted submarine warfare to subdue England and then attack the United States. Major General Leonard Wood warned that opposing universal military service would cost thousands of lives in the war effort. Severo weather and tornado reports from Texas and Oklahoma note injuries and damages, including hail in Coahoma Texas and a fatal storm path near Snyder Oklahoma.
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Boston
Germany
United States
James W. Gerard
Pilgrim Public Association
Gerard
Admiral von Tirpitz
England
Mr. Gerard
Leonard Wood
Wood
Wilson
Hobart
Okla
Oklahoma
Grissom
Snyder
Altus
Tipton
Manitou
Heavy rains sweep Texas cities and boost crop outlook
Reports from Dallas Austin Fort Worth and other Texas towns describe heavy rainfall with winds damaging some structures. Officials say crops benefit while Abilene and Collin county expect bumper grain yields as rain spreads across the state in the April storm.
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Dallas
Tex
Weather Bureau
Texas
Texas Industrial Congress
Austin
Fort Worth
Waco
Gainesville
Abilene
Taylor County
McKinney
Collin County
Galveston
Houston
Beaumont
Garza County
Knights Templars Hold Meeting in San Antonio
The conclave meets at 7:30 with a reception for new officers at 8:30 and a following dance. Knights are asked to wear uniforms without swords. The conclave closes Thursday night and reconvenes in Austin on April 17 and 18, 1918, with hundreds staying in San Antonio for the Battle of Flowers and continued committee work after the meeting.
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Knights Templars
Austin
San Antonio
Veteran General Stoddard Praises San Antonio At Texas Knights Templars Conclave
Gen H B Stoddard 77, Bryan, attends Grand Commandery Knights Templars of Texas in San Antonio. A Confederate veteran and former Texas Cattle Raisers Association president, he holds high ranks including Past Most Eminent Grand Master and Knight Commander of the Holy Cross conferred by Edward VII.
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San Antonio
H. B. Stoddard
Bryan
Grand Commandery
Knights Templars of
Texas
General Stoddard
Europe
Knights Templars
United States
England
Wales
Edward VII
Earl of Euson
Stoddard
Alexandria
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Kennedy Wins American Marathon in Boston Race
William Kennedy of New York won the American Marathon in Boston finishing well ahead of the field. He led most of the last ten miles with a time of 2 hours 28 minutes 37 15 seconds, about seven minutes behind the record. Sidney H. Hatch of Chicago was second in 2 hours 30 minutes 9 seconds and Clarence H. Demar of Boston third in 2:31:05. Hannes Kolehmainen of Brooklyn finished fourth in 2:32:58.
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Boston
Mass
William Kennedy
New York Today
Sidney H. Hatch
Chicago
Clarence H. Demar
Hannes Kolehmainen
Brooklyn
Aviators Chicago Sees Surge in Reserve Corps Applications
Within a week 2750 applications arrived at aviation headquarters. Total applications to date reach about 4000. Two aviation schools will open and each can take about 75 men when ready to receive students.
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Chicago
Aviation Reserve Corps
Aviation
Bernhardt Resting Comfortably After Surgery
A New York bulletin from Sarah Bernhardt’s physicians reports she is resting comfortably with a slight improvement. The famed actress underwent an operation Tuesday night and remains under care.
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New York
Sarah Bernhardt
Madame Bernhardt
Jane
Gets-It corn remedy promises quick relief and no cutting
That Was a Quick Funeral That Corn Had With Gets It. Gets-It offers a fast simple solution for soft or hard corns and calluses without using knives or scissors. Sold 25 cents a bottle by E Lawrence Co Chicago and widely recommended in San Antonio through local druggists and stores.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
San Antonio
C. E. Fritsche
W. C. Purns & Co
Adolph Dreiss
Drought Ends as Kansas Receives Rainfall Relief
Kansas crops gained significant aid in the week ending April 17 as the Weather Bureau reports the long southwestern drought broken by rain accumulations from 1.25 inches to 2 inches. The bulletin notes this was the most favorable crop week of the season with widespread moisture improving conditions.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
The
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma Sees Heaviest Rainfall Of Year Across State
The heaviest general rainfall this year fell yesterday last night and this morning. Weatherford in central western Oklahoma recorded 3.52 inches, Tulsa 2.52 inches, and Altus 2.40 inches. The rains will greatly aid growing crops.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Weatherford
Tulsa
Junior Guard to Meet in San Antonio
A junior home guard for boys aged 15 to 18 in San Antonio will be perfected at a Thursday 8 p m meeting at Travis Park Methodist Church. S V Hunter is organizer and the Senior Guard has three companies ready with the first drill set for Saturday. C W Davies oversees recruiting and says muster could reach full strength. A plan seeks city approval to install siren whistles to call the guard in emergencies.
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San Antonio
Travis Park Methodist Church
S. V. Hunter
Iame
C. W. Davies
Home Guard
Dismissal in George Ryan Murder Case in Galveston District Court
In Galveston Tenth district court the murder case of George Ryan linked to the death of anti Catholic lecturer William Black was dismissed on the state's motion. The defense immediately gave notice of appeal. Black was killed in Marshall in February 1915. Other related defendants had cases transferred. Copeland was acquitted last October.
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Galveston
Tex
Tenth District Court
George Ryan
William Black
Black
Marshall
John Copeland
George Tier
Ryan
Record crowds at San Antonio Kennel Club show
The San Antonio Kennel Club show at the Soledad rink draws large crowds with 220 dogs from over 30 breeds. Judge C J Casselman of Chicago leads judging as officials hope to finish by Thursday night. Local fanciers compete for an array of cups amid high rivalry and expected record attendance.
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San Antonio
Fred Green
Superfluous Hair Removed Roots and All at Home
A new home method named phelactine promises complete hair removal without professional help. The product claims roots are visible to the user, is harmless and odorless, and comes with a money back guarantee. It is sold in drug stores and described as instantaneous and skin-smoothing.
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Droum
Local Dog Show Hints at Top Winners Ribbons
The article notes popular breeds like collies fox terriers and Airedales with winners set to have ribbons displayed Thursday night or Friday.
Missouri Pacific Plans Texas Facility Expansion Tour
A Missouri Pacific delegation from St. Louis New Orleans and Dallas surveys Texas for a broader system growth. The party opened a western office in El Paso and added three freight and passenger staff as prep steps. Members include H. M. Adams J. N. Gilherns B. M. Flippen and T. A. Helm.
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Texas
Missouri Pacific Railroad
St. Louis
New Orleans
Dallas
San
el Paso
Houston
Missouri Pacific
H. M. Adams
J. N. Gilherns
B. M. Flippen
T. A. Helm
Move Order for Alien Enemies Near Army Posts
Officials say no order requiring aliens to relocate within a half mile of army facilities has yet arrived. Robert L. Barnes and John L. Dibreli expect the dispatch soon. Enforcement would require personal checks of residents near war buildings and removal if needed, with voluntary mov es preferred.
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Army Post
Arsenal
Army
Robert L. Barnes
Bureau of Investigation
John L. Dibreli
United States
Barnes
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