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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1916

Page

10

TRACTION CO MPANY TO ADD EXTRA TRACK SIDING IN SA

San Antonio Traction Company will build a siding on South Flores street near the planned M K & T railroad station to hold fifteen street cars. The move aims to speed crowds from depots to the business district and prevent congestion at I G N and Southern Pacific depots. Vice President Tut tle says more sidings may follow near other depots to handle excursion crowds.

San Antonio Traction Company Flores Street Traction Company Southern Pacific Katy Tuttle The

Meeting for Women at St Mark's Next Wednesday

City women invited to a special service at St Mark's Episcopal Church at 5 PM Wednesday. Rev F C Price of St Paul’s to preach Sunday morning at St Mark's, with Rev Harvey Officer of O H C addressing the meeting.

St. Marks F. C. Price St. Paul's Episcopal Church St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Harvey Officer St. Paul's St. Mark's

Distribution of Funds for Texas Rural Schools

The Texas State Department of Education released a bulletin detailing the first 500000 of a million dollar appropriation for country schools for 1915-16. It shows 1225 schools across 178 counties received aid, amounts ranging from 100 to 500, and notes minimum requirements and county superintendent letters on impact. For 1916-17 another 500000 will be distributed under the same conditions, with Superintendent Doughty predicting even greater results.

Austin Tex State Department of Education State Board of Education Doughty Department of Education

Concert by the Dandy First Illinois Band at the Gunter Hotel

The Gentlemen Band of the Dandy First Illinois infantry performed a varied program in the Gunter Hotel lobby on Friday night. Captain McKann introduced band leader James Sidney Camp and explained the unit’s history and aim to reflect credit on the regiment.

First’ Illinois Infantry Percy Tyrrell Gunter Hotel McKann First Illinois James Sidney Camp

Militia Responds in War After Tax-Exempt Band Service

Veterans who joined the militia under the pledge of exemption are among the first to answer the call when the president mobilizes. They sacrifice large salaries for the country. Following the program the band members shared lunch and attended a movie at the Gunter Hotel courtesy of manager Tyrrell.

Tyrrell Gunter Hotel

Noted Priest John J. Graham Dies in Knoxville

Father John J. Graham a leading Catholic figure in the South died in Knoxville at age 51. He was widely recognized for his scholarship and service within the church and Catholic circles across the region.

Father Graham South Knoxville Tenn John J. Graham Graham

Public lecture by Miss Marjorie Tuttle in San Antonio

Miss Marjorie Tuttle of Krotona Los Angeles national representative of the Star in the East will speak at 8 p m Monday at 402 Pecan street on The Desire of All Nations She will also give private lectures in San Antonio two at 8 p m Tuesday for Star in the East members and at 4 p m Wednesday after

Marjorie Tuttle Krotona Los Angeles Cal The Star In the East Pecan Street San Antonio

Theosophical Lectures Set for Mulberry Street

Miss Tuttle a distinguished lecturer in the Theosophical order will speak at 127 West Mulberry Street. The program includes noon lectures by Theosophical and Star members as part of the community series.

Theosophical and Star West Mulberry Street Miss Tuttle Theosophical Order J. Kreshnamurti

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