Eagle favors preparedness while opposing large standing army
Houston representative Joe H. Eagle defender of preparedness in the House pledges support for a strong navy and coast defenses. He backs expanding West Point to train more officers and urges capable wartime forces along the coast, while opposing a large standing army. He notes study of needed naval and land defenses and warns against private overcharging for war materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe H. Eagle
Houston
Naval
Militas Committee
West Point
General Lyon on Visit to Washington for Texas supply dispute
General Cecil A. Lyon of the Texas National Guard reports progress in talks in Washington with War Department officials over the value basis for supplies loaned to Texas. He hopes for a settlement that charges only actual value, not original 1901 cost, and notes Governor Ferguson and Lyon have corresponded with Secretary of War Garrison as negotiations continue in Austin and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Cecil A. Lyon
Texas National Guard
Washington
War Department
Texas
Ferguson
General Lyon
Austin
The Wireless System of the Human Skin
The human skin is a marvel and its capabilities are vast and essential to our wellbeing. This article discusses the skin as a living network that supports health and sensation, emphasizing its protective role and remarkable functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Keller
Woods Hutchinson
M. D
Eleanor Pierce Stars in Sep tember Morning at Grand
San Antonio dancer Eleanor Pierce, known from Ruth & Denis company, appears next Friday at the Grand Opera House in the film A September Morning a comedy satire on September Morn. Charlie Winninger co stars Pierce performs Greek dances as artists seek models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Pierce
San Antonio
Ruth
Denis
Grand Opera House
Charlie Winninger
Mr. Winninger
Emma Bunting
Old Empire Theater
Houston Street
the Grand
Miss Pierce
Pan-Hellenic Banquet Set at Gunter Hotel in San Antonio
The eighth annual Pan-Hellenic Association banquet will be at the Gunter Hotel at 8 80 o clock February 26. About 100 guests expected. 300 members from 62 Greek letter fraternities. A. P. Barrett presiding, Major General Frederick Funston invited to speak. several prominent men to participate. Officers and former presidents listed.
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Pan-Hellenic Association of
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
A. P. Barrett
Texas University
Texas
Frederick Funston
Phi Delta Theta
Association
Phi Gamma Delta
Charles M. Dickson
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Thomas J. Devine
Total vote in Bexar county tops nineteen thousand
Final tabulation by deputy county collector Charles Holbrook shows Bexar county totals of 19 622 with San Antonio city wards accounting for 16808 votes and 2814 in county precincts. Exemptions and prepaid polls trimmed the tally from hoped for 21000.
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Bexar County
Charles Holbrook
John A. Bitter
Bitter
City of
San Antonio
Pitth
Teachers Are Sent Out to Open Schools Nationwide
The de facto Mexican government under Carranza aims to educate the populace as key to peace and democracy. Felix Palav icini notes teachers and commissions to Yucatan Puebla Queretaro Tabasco and Boston to reform the education system and promote rural schooling nationwide.
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Washington
D. C
Carranza
Mexico
Felix T. Palavicini
Palavicini
San Antonio
Yucatan
Puebla
Queretaro
Tabasco
Obregon
United States
Boston
Alfonso Craviato
Diaz
Jim Wells Wets Appeal Over County Dry Status
An appeal filed in the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals seeks an early decision on Jim Wells county being dry. Plaintiffs liquor dealers challenge the November 6 1916 local option election contending many petition signers were disqualified voters and the petition was invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wells
Court of Civil Appeals
A. C. Canales
Adolph Brand
M. C. Klare
Robert <. Brieger
Jesus Canales
Vicente Gonzales
R. R. Mullen
Jim Wells County
W. W. Taylor
Bess and Jack Exchange Strained Pleasantries in Courtroom Exchange
In a terse courtroom vignette Bess reveals a pointed interest in Jack as he concedes being surprised by her remark. The judge presides over a tense moment highlighting unresolved feelings and social friction between the two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess
Jack
Rural carriers push for higher wages over costly motorized postal service
Rural Letter Carriers' Association last week formed a petition to Postmaster George Armistead seeking wage increases. They argue motorization raised upkeep costs, reducing real pay, with four members' one month vehicle cost totaling 70.21, 75.80, 114.91 and 69.85 dollars. Routes now reach 57 to 60 miles and weather worsens costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
George Armistead
Two Wills Filed for Probate of $40 000 Estates
Two wills filed with County Clerk Frank R. Newton dispose of estates totaling about 40 000. The deceased are Mrs. Clara Muegge and Mrs. Celestine Elizbeth Gressser, who died recently in San Antonio. The Muegge will leaves 80 000 to husband Julius Muegge and their children and grandchildren.
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Clara Muegge
Celestine Elizabeth Gresser
Frank R. Newton
Muegge
Gresser
San Antonio
Julius. Mueggee
Will appoint Leonie Foutrel as independent executrix
The will of Celestine Elizabeth Gresser disposes of a $10 000 estate to her daughter Leonie Emilie Foutrel who, with her husband Leon Foutrel, applies through attorney T T Van derHoeven to be named independent executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. van derHoeven
Celestine Elizabeth Gresser
Leonie Emilie Foutrel
Leon Foutrel
Morrison Coffee Co Adv Promises Healthful Energizing Savings
Promotional line touts Wesco and Misa coffee as healthful invigorating and economical. Emphasizes Morrison Coffee Co. advertising phrasing without specific dates or figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesco
Misa
Morrison Coffee Co
Truthful Moment Becomes Quick Escape in Exchange
In a terse exchange, Longbow speaks plainly while Hokus questions the momentary honesty. Hokus notes minimal embarrassment as Longbow attempts to pivot and escape the issue.
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America
Democratic Friends of Preparedness
House of Representatives
Texas Guard
Job
Nagel
Wuest
Jardiniere
Ree Heli Sao
E. Houston ST
Cibolo Cravel Company
S. P
Crockett
J. Stevens
Harry J. Hatch
Mgr
Cravel
Anville
An & P. Bracke
Charles J. Winninger
Pan-Hellenic
Funston
WETS
Drys
the Redfern
Wolfson
Saul Wolfson
Hokus
Longbow
NOA Spears Co
Los Oy Ss
Vorier
Underwood
San Antonio, Texas
Losoya
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