Vote irregularities and arrests in primary election
The report details numerous arrests at polling places including two in Precinct 12 for buying votes and one in Precinct 4 for giving away liquor to voters. Hood and Bell faction activity centered on machine politics with bottles of whiskey found near a polling place. A non partisan run off primary was discussed with an agreement to stop illiterate ballot scratching for tickets and a writ of injunctions granted in separate cases to allow supervising access and turnover of election paraphernalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Schiesinger
Hood
Joseph Ryan
Lewis Maverick
Precinct 15
Bell
8. G. Tayloe
Fortyfifth District Court
Joe Ryan
No. 1
Tayloe
R. J. McMillan
Terrell & Terrell
Sam C. Bell and Associates
C. C. Harris
Walton PD. Hood and Associates
George R. Gillette
Nathan Kauffman
Seventy-third District Court
H. E. Hildebrand
C. P. Stafford
John L. Green
Cusack
Sluder
They Will Not Be Allowed to Select a Ticket in Voting
An agreement was reached Saturday outlining restrictions on voter selections for polling, indicating that voters may not choose a specific ticket. The move affects ballot design and candidate group choices amid ongoing election procedures.
Fred Tarrant Joins United States Army
Fred Tarrant, a young San Antonio golfer long seen as a state title contender, was honored at a dinner by the San Antonio Country Club before leaving Monday night to enlist in the navy. He received a gold watch engraved with his name and club and a speech by Frank Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tarrant
San Antonio
Tarrant
Navy
Frank Lewis
Bl. K. Woodward
Austin
E. B. Chandler
San Antonio Country Club
Waco Pioneer Major Downs Burned To Death
Major J. W. Downs eighty years old and pioneer resident of Waco died after his bathroom caught fire at his home. Born in 1838 in Alabama, he came to Waco in 1854 and founded the Waco Daily Examiner the citys first daily. He organized the Texas State Grange. The residence was destroyed. his wife two sons and a daughter survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Major J. W. Downs
Major Downs
Alabama
Wesleyan University
Florence
Ala
University Students in Demand in Texas Schools
Texas school superintendents have already asked for 221 university students as teachers for next year and expect at least 500 more requests before July first. The growing demand outstrips the University’s ability to supply educated teachers for Texas public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Zemo solves eczema says clean store remedy
From any druggist a bottle of Zemo, 25 cents or one dollar for extra large size, removes eczema, stops itching, heals skin troubles, sores, burns, wounds and chafing. It penetrates, cleanses and soothes as a dependable antiseptic liquid from the F. W. Rose Co., Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Tanlac Aids San Antonio Woman Gaining Seventeen Pounds
Sherald Burson of Route No 6 San Antonio reports drastic recovery after two Tanlac bottles. Once down to 98 pounds with severe indigestion gas and pain Burson regained 115 pounds and full health, capping a rapid improvement from the first doses. Tanlac sold by Wagner Drug Co and E J H Meier in San Antonio. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherald Burson
San Antonio
Tanlac
Wagner
Wagner Drug Company
E. J. H. Meier
Texas Senate Votes for Conscription
Austin April 23 by a 19 to 2 vote the Texas Senate adopted the Robbins Lattimore resolution endorsing the President and his plan of selective conscription Senators Mee and Parr voting no.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Senate
Meee and Parr
Obituary of Fred H. Wurzbach Dies From Horse Accident
Fred H. Wurzbach died at age 39 from injuries after being thrown from a horse. He was a San Antonio native, survived by father Emil Wurzbach, three sisters Mary Haas Etta Theiss Fannie, and three brothers Levi M William E and Alex B. The funeral set for 4 pm at his father's home 1210 South Gevers Street, with Rev J W Rowland of Denver Heights Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be Cemetery No 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Wurzbach
San Antonio
Emil Wurzbach
Mary Haas
Etta Theiss
Fannie Wurzbach
Levi M
William E
Alex B. Wurzbach
South Gevers Street
J. W. Rowland
Denver Heights Methodist Church
Death of Lorenzo Carillo in San Antonio
Lorenzo Carillo aged 55 died Sunday afternoon at his home 611 East Carillo Street He was a Mexican native who had lived in San Antonio for 22 years He is survived by son Joe Carillo brother Melecio Carillo and sister Mrs Lucio Mata all of San Antonio Funeral services were held at 10 30 Monday morning from his residence with rites at St Phillips Catholic Church Interment followed at San Fernando Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Carillo
Carillo Street
Mexico
San Antonio
Joe Carillo
Melecio Carillo
Lucio Mata
St. Phillips Catholic Church
San Fernando
Bates of San Antonio Dies at 52
Ernest A Bates aged 52 died at 7 20 Sunday morning at 213 Arden Grove San Antonio native England he had lived in San Antonio seven years Surviving are his widow parents and four children Christian Victor Trevor and Violet Bates Funeral was held at 10 Monday morning with interment at Mission Burial Park
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest A. Bates
Arden Grove
England
San Antonio
Christian
Victor
Trevor
Violet Bates
Mission Burial Park
Infant son of Mr and Mrs R L Jennings dies at 12
Robert M Jennings infant son of Mr and Mrs R L Jennings of 548 Ruiz Street died shortly after noon Sunday. Funeral held at 10 am Monday with interment at Mission Burial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Jennings
R. L. Jennings
Ruiz Street
Mission Burial Park
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Campbell dies. funeral held
Murray Hansom Campbell, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Campbell, died at 4 45 Sunday morning. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. B A Owen. Interment followed at Anchor Masonic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Campbell
Murray Hansom Campbell
P. J. Campbell
B. A. Owen
Anchor Masonic Cemetery
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co offers automobile equipment and related services. Contact two phones including 971 for orders and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Charles Zoller Dies After Short Illness
Charles Zoller 58, president and general manager of Merchants Transfer Co of San Antonio, died after a brief illness at his home 2403 Ruiz Street. Funeral 4 pm from the home with Rev. A Wolff. Burial in the new Lutheran cemetery. Survived by widow, two children Eugene and Marie, three brothers Henry, Otto, and Gustav. Zoller was a prominent transfer man and Fiesta Association director, born in Castroville, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruiz Street
Rev. A. Wolff
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Charles Koch
J. C. Talcott
D. C. Caldwell
Julius Tengg
S. B. Weller
P. Hohon
H. R. Schmeltzer
J. C. Reich
Ernest Greeven
M. O. McGaffey
J. C. Trimble
Max Autrey
New Lutheran Cemetery
Zoller
San Antonio
Texas
Castroville
Michael Zoller
Merchants’ Transfer Company
Fiesta Association
Hermann Sons
Knights of Pythias
City Club
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Warehouse and Transfer Company
Eugene
Marie
Henry IF
Otto Zoller
Gustav Zoller
Beaumont
Fiesta Directors Adopt Resolutions for Charles Zoller
Fiesta Association directors met at 3 30 to attend the funeral of director Charles Zoller and unanimously adopted resolutions drawn up by a special committee. The notices praised Zoller as an indefatigable worker for the community and a long time Fiesta Association director who served the public selflessly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiesta Association
Charles Zoller
Zoller
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
British Launch Second Great Drive On the Scarpe
The British press report a renewed British offensive starting Monday along the Cambrai St Quentin road area near the Aisne line. The push aims to threaten the new German front, outflank Lens from the south, and advance along the Scarpe as part of a continued campaign after prior motions Friday and Monday.
Kaiser Praises Troops Held by French and British
An official Berlin dispatch quotes Emperor William praising his troops and saying French and British forces "have been held." The message, transmitted via Amsterdam and London, asserts German resilience and reports continued operational stance on the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London
Berlin
William
German Telegram to Crown PrinceUrges Perseverance in War
A telegram to the crown prince praises German troop discipline and artillery support at the Aisne and Champagne battles, pledging victory and urging continued resistance. It cites loyalty appeals and a manifesto from Berlin trade unions condemning strikes, urging unity and patience as the war drags on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisne
Champagne
Aanks
Germany
Norde Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
America
England
Association of Christian Trade Unions of
Berlin
German report on trench assault near Lens and Aisne
Berlin reports Northwest of Lens English troops penetrated 600 yards of our trenches yesterday but were driven back by a counter attack. Fire stayed strong overnight and infantry fighting resumed this morning on a wide front. Artillery along the Aisne increased in violence as German fire intensified and eleven enemy balloons were set on fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Lens
Aisne
Brought Down Eleven Planes On Western Front
A terse note reports that eleven enemy aircraft were brought down on the western front. Details on how the engagements unfolded and authorities’ reactions are not provided in the fragment.
Teuton political crisis threatens Germany and Austria
An Associated Press report outlines Berlin's ongoing munition workers strikes and refusals to return to work amid German censorship. It notes limited Austrian information, growing socialist radical ties, and a broader European revolutionary mood including Stockholm demonstrations over food in a republic-leaning climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Austria
Count Tisza
Hungary
Vienna
Budapest
Europe
Sweden
Stockholm
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Hot Wells Hotel
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