President Plans Armed Neutrality Move as War Looms
The article describes President Wilson seeking new authority to arm ships and defend neutral rights amid ruptured diplomacy with Germany. It recalls historical armed neutrality actions during the 18th and early 19th centuries and parallels with Dutch Swiss measures and 1798French conflicts, outlining congressional urgency and legal steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
France
England
United States
Germany
Congress
Tumulty
White House
Senator Stone
Wilson
Spain
Great Britain
Russia
Prussia
Denmark
Sweden
Holland
Austria
Portugal
Adams
Don’t Let Soap Spoil Your Hair
A health tip advises avoiding alkali heavy shampoos and using plain coconut oil as a cheap, pure cleaner for hair. Moisturize with water, rub in a teaspoon, create rich lather, rinse easily, and enjoy clean, soft hair free of dust and dandruff.
Real Estate Board Pushes Torren's Tax System Bill
San Antonio real estate leaders urge Governor Ferguson to add torren's land title tax method to a special session agenda. Lawmakers show crowding, but supporters press petitions to Austin urging fast passage to modernize land registration and reduce red tape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Ferguson
San Antonio
Austin
Texas
San Antonio candidate Bell enters mayoral race
San Antonio citizen SAM C. BELL announces his candidacy for mayor responding to many residents. He pledges a progressive, economical and businesslike administration for the city of his birth and seeks broad citizen support.
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San Antonio
Sam C. Bell
Five thousand mail sacks lost on Laconia in New York
Five thousand sacks of United States mail aboard the Laconia were lost after a transport move from the American liner St. Louis. Authorities say much of the mail contained valuable securities and documents from American firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Laconia
St. Louis
German destroyers shell English towns in Channel raid
German destroyers bombarded Broadstairs and Margate early today. One woman and one child were killed and two people injured. Two houses were damaged, officials in London reported in the House of Commons through Sir Edward Carson, first lord of the admiralty.
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London
Broadstairs
Margate
House of Commons
Edward Carson
Admiralty
Supply Train Coming to San Antonio Parade of Mule Train for New York Division
The only complete mule drawn supply train for a U S Army division since the Civil War nears San Antonio. The New York division’s 130 wagons and 600 mules travel from McAllen to Fort Sam Houston with a pack train, after leaving Pearsall Monday, expected to arrive Wednesday. An consist of 1800 Brownsville horses has also been moved to Leon Springs remount station.
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San Antonians
United States Army
New York Division
McAllen
Brownsville
Fort Sam Houston
Pearsall
San Antonio
New York
Leon Springs
Medina Fullers Earth Company chartered in San Antonio
The Medina Fullers Earth Company of San Antonio received a state charter to take over and develop the Fuller’s earth mine on the Castrovillle road. Attorney E D Henry said $50 000 will expand the plant to produce two carloads daily, with capital stock of $100 000. Incorprators are E D Henry O T Gregory and L R Parker.
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Medina Fullers’ Earth Company of
San Antonio
State Department
Austin
E. D. Henry
Fuller's Earth
Castroville Road
George D. Robbins
C. C. Williams
Laidlaw Engineering Company
Capital Stock $1000
R. A. Laidlaw
Joseph Donaldson
J. H. Grover
Scarce surgical tools hamper bids for hospital instruments
Bidders for the Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital noted European war shortages may delay delivery. The McDermott Surgical Instrument Co of New Orleans and the Noa Spears Co of San Antonio included delay and cancellation clauses if instruments cannot be secured. Four bids opened: New Orleans 1428.50, San Antonio 2233.65, San Antonio Drug Co 2350, Frank Betz Co Philadelphia 950.20 for part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
McDermott Surgical Instrument Company
New Orleans
Noa Spears Company
San Antonio
Europe
van H. Howard
San Antonio Drug Company
Frank Betz Company
Philadelphia
A G Pancoast Seeks City Commissioner Post
A G Pancoast announces candidacy for Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements. He notes San Antonio roots and engineering background including studies in college and professional practice in South America and Mexico. He appeals for fellow citizens’ support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
South America
Mexico
A. G. Pancoast
Whitman Urges Rice and Patience Amid City Hunger Crisis
Governor Whitman says no one will starve and food choices reflect budget limits not neglect. A New York survey reports many families struggle with need and high prices, with 373 of 813 needing aid. housewives threaten school boycotts unless more affordable rations are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Whitman
Mothers’ Anti-high Price League
East Side
Car shortage worsens grain movement in Chicago
Chicago officials and lawyers for the Board of Trade and grain houses met to address the car shortage affecting grain shipments. They report thousands of cars moving west are owned by western lines and not available for eastbound grain, worsening the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
J. P. Griffin
Borah Proposes 6 Million Federal Relief Aid
Senator Borah of Idaho introduced a resolution proposing a six million dollar appropriation for federal relief amid the current food shortage. He also calls for future investigation into better marketing and distribution methods. Action on the measure was deferred as relief work continued, with many box cars heading west daily.
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Washington, D. C
Borah
Idaho
Plan Special Legislation Aimed at Halting Food Prices
In Philadelphia a bill to let the city buy foodstuffs and sell at cost to residents will be introduced in Harrisburg with urgency. Kosher Butchers' Association members vote to close shops rather than charge 24 or 26 cents per pound for kosher beef, and declare a school strike as children are deemed too weak to attend classes.
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Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Kosher Butchers’ Association
Cincinnati Votes Boycott of Kosher Butcher Shops
An executive committee formed at a mass meeting of Jewish residents of Cincinnati declared a citywide boycott of kosher butcher shops to begin next Wednesday. They cited wholesale meat costs of 10 1 2 to 13 1 2 cents per pound versus retail prices around 20 cents per pound.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Baltimore Mobilizes Food Drives to Bust Fodstuffs Corners
Baltimore on February 26 dispatched twenty four five ton trucks to gather farm products from the surrounding countryside. Cash payments will be made to farmers from the city contingent fund to aid the effort.
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Baltimore
Carter-Mullaly Transfer Company Declared Bankrupt
Federal Judge Duval West adjudged the Carter-Mullaly Transfer Company bankrupt and referred the matter to Referee Frank H. Booth for a March 16 hearing after parties withdrew opposition. The order, in H. K. Hildrebrad et al. vs. Carter-Mullaly, sets Booth to oversee assets and liabilities reporting at the first meeting.
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Duval West
Carter-Mullaly Transfer Company
J. A. Robertson
J. M. Roberts
Booth
Accompenye
Fearful Austrian Break Triggers Slaying of Child and Self
In Chicago, February 26, Mrs Theodore Mahnke a saloonkeeper killed her 7 year old daughter Loretta then took her own life, fearing U S Austria relations would separate her from husband and child. Relatives say she brooded over the international situation.
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Chicago
United States
Austria-Hungary
Theodore Mahnke
Loretta
Mahnke
Slayden Opposes Food Investigation
In a late night committee vote the Borland amendment to fund a 400000 study of the foodstuff chain from rancher to consumer passed the sun dry civil appropriation bill. Rep Slayden voted against the investigation, a move not widely known due to no recorded vote. Congressmen note San Antonio’s cattle interests and question his motive.
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Washington, D. C
House
Borland
Slayden
Texas
San Antonio
Indians in America Growing Population Says Dr. Eliott
Dr. Samuel A. Eliott of the U S board of Indian commissioners says the Indian population has risen to over 325000 from under 300000 in 1910 and Indians are adopting white customs while schools thrive. He notes the annual meeting will be at Riverside California on March 10 with agency reports. He spoke at a luncheon with Unitarian Church members at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio.
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America
Samuel A. Eliott
United States Board of Indian Commissioners of
the Department of the Interior
San Antonio
Tucson
Arizona
Eliott
Gunter Hotel
United States
Sam
Dr. Eliott
United States Board of Indian Commissioners
Riverside
Cal
Unitarian Church
Alleged Slayer Shot as He Goes to Trial at Courthouse
John Ward awaiting trial for the alleged killing of Louis Hooker of Fisher ville was shot and killed at the courthouse entrance by Thomas Hooker, brother of the victim. Hooker surrendered and declined to make a statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
John Ward
Louis Hooker
Fisherville
Thomas Hooker
Hooker
Nelson Leads Texas Pro Golf at Beaumont Championship
W W Nelson of Beaumont Country Club tops the field after eighteen holes at the Texas professionals tournament in Beaumont. He holds a four stroke lead over Fort Worth native Jack Burke. The final eighteen holes were scheduled for that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Golf Professionals
Beaumont
Fort Worth
Tex
W. W. Nelson
Beaumont Country Club
Jack Burke
Texas
Battle on Santa Clara Camaguey frontier turns deadly
Havana reports a fierce engagement near the Santa Clara Camaguey border. Colonel Collazo says rebels clashed between Jibaro and Jatibanico. 50 rebels killed with many wounded, 200 horses killed, and 100 men captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Clara-Camaguey
Havana
Collazo
Jose Miguel Gomez
Jibaro
Jatibanico
Council Debates Changes in City Charter Provisions
City commission discusses proposed charter amendments focusing on commissioner powers and department heads. A lengthy debate centered on whether the public works chief should supervise all city construction, with parties agreeing to redraft the section. The meeting adjourned and will resume after the council session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Council Chamber
Kearny
Gillette
Brown
Lambert
Julian Eltinge Proves Expert in Women’s Fashion on Stage
Julian Eltinge discusses his deep knowledge of women’s attire noting he studies every fashion magazine from both sides of the Atlantic. He explains he spends heavily on costumes and accessories, consulting dressmakers and milliners to match the latest styles, even midseason, while performing as both woman and man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Eltinge
Cousin Lucy
Grand Opera House
Atlantic
Mr. Eltinge
Obituaries for Blanche McGehee and Dolores Cadena
Blanche McGehee, 26, died Sunday night in a local hospital. She had come from Houston for treatment and is survived by her husband and mother. burial arrangements with Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co to Houston. Dolores V. Cadena, 17, died Monday morning at her San Antonio home. a native of Mexico, she leaves four sons and four daughters. Burial services to be handled by Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co for Helotes burial.
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Blanche McGehee
Dolores V. Cadena
San Francis Street
Mexico
San Antonio
Carlos, Canestacio
Tom
John Cadena
P. Mendez
Frank Rosas
A. Talamentez
Frank Waller
Helotes
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Bural
Mrs Lucinda Holmes Dies In San Antonio At 70
Mrs Lucinda Holmes aged 70 died at 4 15 PM Sunday at her home 217 Vine Street She was a native of Alabama and came to San Antonio 13 years ago Surviving are three sons A A W T and H B Holmes all of San Antonio two daughters Miss Francis and Miss M M Holmes also of the city two brothers Tilden Wilke and W M Wilke of Cherokee Alabama three sisters Mrs Georgia Crane Mrs J Tucker and Mrs Emily Brewister all of Cherokee Interment will be in cemetery No 1
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Lucinda Holmes
Vine Street
Alabama
San Antonio
A. A
W. T
H. B. Holmes
Francis
M. M. Holmes
This City
Tilden Wilke
W. M. Wilke
Cherokee
Ala
Mrs Henrietta Ripps Died In San Antonio Hospital
Henrietta K Ripps aged 38 died at 9 15 am Monday in a local hospital. A New Orleans native raised in San Antonio she leaves daughter Anita Marguerite Ripps father Simon Duerling and sisters Missy Marguerite Duerling Mrs W Dielmann and Mrs K Burt. Funeral at 9 am Tuesday from her father's home 226 Nolan street then St Josephs Church with Rev Father Schnetzer officiating. Interment in the Lutheran Cemetery.
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Henrietta K. Ripps
Death of Wilhelm Spintig A Retired Musician
William Spintig age 73 died at 12 o clock Sunday at 416 Peach Street. A native of Germany he lived in San Antonio 40 years. Survived by widow five children and five grandchildren. Funeral 10 o clock Tuesday from residence under Siemer ing Lodge Herman Sons. Interment in Hermann Sons cemetery.
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Wilhelm Spintig
William Spintig
Peach Street
Spintig
Germany
San Antonio
Siemering Lodge
Herman Sons
Hermann Songs Cemetery
San Antonio Pioneer Margarita Martinez Dies at 94
Margarita S. Martinez, a longtime San Antonio resident aged 94, died at 7 a.m. at her home 523 West Ashby Place. Survived by sons George Martinez and Frank Saldana and daughters Miss Mateo Martinez, Mrs B C Villareal, and Mrs C Villareal, all of San Antonio. Body held at Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co. pending funeral arrangements.
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Margarita S. Martinez
San Antonio
West Ashby Place
Martinez
George Martinez
Frank Saldana
Mateo Martinez
B. C. Villareal
C. Villareal
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Stephen Snell Dies at Home at 56
Stephen Snell died at 1 50 o clock Sunday afternoon at his residence 325 Belmont street He is survived by unspecified relatives and arrangements are not detailed in the text.
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Stephen Snell
Belmont Street
Snell Rites for San Antonio Resident Mail Carrier
Cincinnati native and fourteen years San Antonio resident Mr. Snell died leaving his widow and son Eugene and two brothers Charles Snell of Indianapolis and Dr. J H Snell of Houston. He worked as a mail carrier and funeral services are set for 5 o clock Tuesday afternoon at Riebe Undertaking Company chapel with St Gera church services and interment in St Mary's cemetery.
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Cincinnati
San Antonio
Eugene
Charles Snell
Indianapolis
J. H. Snell
Houston
Snell
Riebe Undertaking Company
St. Gera
St. Mary's Cemetery
Gustav Real 59 dies at residence near Converse
Gustav Real 59 died at 6 am Monday at his Seguin road home near Converse. A native of Cibolo, he lived in Bexar county all his life. Survived by widow, mother Mrs Lina Real, seven sons Otto Paul Edgar Gus Jr Hilmer Edmond Roland, five daughters Mrs Otto Ackermann Mrs Anton Pfeil Mrs Herman Reed Mrs R Orbey Fowler Mrs Eugene Hecker, and three brothers Frida Oscar Adolph Real. Funeral at 2 pm Tuesday from family home with Rev Knicker officiating. Interment in cemetery near Converse.
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Gustav Real
Seguin Road
Converse
Cibolo
Texas
Bexar County
Lina Real
Otto
Paul
Edgar
Gus Jr
Hilmer
Edmond
Roland Real
Otto Ackermann
Anton Pfeil
Herman Reed
Death of Miss Gladys Sanders at 17 in San Antonio
Miss Gladys Margaret Sanders aged 17 died Sunday after a short illness at 126 Richmond Avenue. Survived by father David Sanders, brothers Charles and Dave of San Antonio Theodore of Three Forks North Dakota, sisters Mrs. M J Kaine Mrs. J P Casey Florence and Ruth Sanders of San Antonio. Funeral 4 15 pm from M J Kaine residence 605 Dallas Street. Services 4 45 pm at St Marys Church. Interment St Marys Cemetery.
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Gladys Margaret Sanders
Richmond Avenue
David Sanders
Charles
Dave
San Antonio
Theodore
Three Forks
N. D
M. J. Kaine
J. P. Casey
Florence
Ruth Sanders
Dallas Street
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Ad Advertisement
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co promotes automobile equipment and offers contact options via phones 971 and related services. The ad highlights their readiness in funeral and related arrangements with emphasis on timely service.
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Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Hotel Guests and Visitors Arrive in San Antonio
The St. Anthony, Gunter, Menger, and Meager host a variety of visitors including J. M. Sadler of New York and W. C. Bruce of Indianapolis. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Charlies A. Krausse of Galveston, Mrs. Walter Henry of Waco, Charles D. Lovelace of Dallas, Mrs. DD. A. Taylor from Sparta, and George M. Dickson of Houston.
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J. M. Sadler
New York
St. Anthony
Charlies A. Krausse
Galveston
Gunter
Walter Henry
Waco
W. C. Bruce
Indianapolis
Charles D. Lovelace
Dallas
DD. A. Taylor
Sparta
Wis
Menger
George M. Dickson
Houston
E. H. Moody
St. Louis
San Antonio
W. F. Parker
Stevens Point
George H. Nottage
Detroit
FE. H. Kipp
St. Louie
WT. Ar
San Francisco
T. T. Barber
Washington
William Thambus
FE. C. Morton
Chicago
Menger Hotel
Fort Worth Poultry Show Set for March 12 to 17
Walter Burton of Arlington heads the Fort Worth Poultry Show Association promoting the Feeders and Breeders Fat Stock Show and Horse Show in Fort Worth from March 12 to 17. Circulars urge Texas poultry raisers to enter the largest show yet with higher premiums and a broad display of choice birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Texas
Walter Burton
Arlington
Texas
Fort Worth
You Need Not Suffer From Catarrh
A Swift Specific Company advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a permanent cure for catarrh by cleansing the blood. The ad claims long use, relief from throat mucus and nasal sores, and invites letters to the chief medical adviser at 40 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga. No charge for medical advice.
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Swift
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
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