Formal Complaint Seeks Cancellation of Herman Kramer License
A complaint filed by E T Needham of the U S Department of Justice seeks cancelation of Herman Kramer saloon license on Somer t road near South San Antonio. The charge alleges treasonous conspiracy to aid a foreign enemy and disclose military information. A hearing before County Judge Davis will be scheduled soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Kramer
Somert Road
San Antonio
E. T. Needham
United States Department of Justice
Kramer
United States
Department of Justice
Davis
Brockhausen Elected President of Southern Photo Engravers
J C Brockhausen managing owner of Service Engraving Co San Antonio was elected president of the Southern Manufacturing Photo Engravers Association at its annual Houston convention July 3 6 He said virtually all southern photo-engraving firms were represented San Antonio was chosen as next meeting place likely January 1918 R E Dunn and H E Wheeler were named vice president and secretary treasurer The group discussed chemical shortages especially wood alcohol due to the war and urged US chemists to boost output to restore engraving profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C C. Brockhausen
Service Engraving Company of
San Antonio
Southern Manufacturing Photo-Engravers’ Association
Houston
Brockhausen
South
R. E. Dunn
H. E. Wheleer
Germany
Association
United States
Permit granted for Brocklehurst & Potter Company
The secretary of state of Texas granted a permit to Brocklehurst & Potter Company of Camden New Jersey to do business in Texas. Capital stock is 100000 dollars. Texas headquarters will be in San Antonio with H B Martin as the Texas agent.
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New Jersey Company
Austin
Tex
Texas
Secretary of State Department
Brocklehurst & Potter Company
Camden
N. J
San Antonio
H. B. Martin
Charles O. Farrington
Smith-Kipp Drilling Co
Houston
Capital Stock
G. B. Kipp
H. H. Hurd
Brocklehurst & Potter Co
Michigan Clothing Co
New York
el Paso
Valen
A Case in Point on Moral Strength Throughout the Day
A recent remark argues that a man’s morals weaken as the day goes by and temptations become harder to resist. The comparison to Adam near Eve and the apple is cited as a familiar example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Boston Transcript
Fragmentary Quote Appears in Houston Post
A brief readable fragment from the Houston Post shows a quotation about anger and apologies in a domestic dispute. The text captures a respondent explaining that their anger came from feigned remorse rather than true contrition.
Texas Sheriffs Convention to Be Held in San Antonio
The Texas Sheriffs Association plans a 3 day program in San Antonio with 350 members and guests. Events include al fresco supper at Koehler Park Mexican dinner at Turner Hall and an aviation post visit at Camp Kelly. Speakers include Sheriff A R Mace Judge M M White Senator Claude Hudspeth and A P Barrett with sessions on laws border issues and sheriffs’ future.
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Texas Sheriff's Association
San Antonio
Koehler Park
Turner Hall
Camp Kelly
Gunter
A. R. Mace
Lampasas County
W. D. Stevens
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Sam C. Lell
Chamber of Commerce
Carlos Bee
M. M. White
Lampasas
Seth B. Orndorff
Claude B. Hudspeth
el Paso
Texas
A. P. Barrett
Maverick - Clarke Lithographing Company
Aviation Post
United States Aviation Post
Tobin
Sheriffs’ Association
W. H. Adards
New Braunfels
Will Wright
Floresville
B. F. Walker
Quanah
Protes tant Orphan's Home Directors Hear Interest in Work
At a recent board meeting, attendees expressed interest in the home’s activities. Gifts since the last meeting included beds, groceries, clothing, food staples, toys, and assorted goods from multiple donors and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Orphan’s Home
Alene Meyers
J. Butler
Helena
Tex
A. C. Maracheau
San Antonio
Elia Goodyn Carter
Philatheas
Travis Park Methodist Church
Tobin Hill Club
Nic Tengg
George Icke
L. G. Denman
West End Sewing Society
Ian Palmer
Alamo Iron Works
Ed Wilson
Crenshaw
H. O
R. Timmons
Deutz
Flower Circle
Travis Park Church
A. 8. McDaniel
Margaret Hensler
A. H. Broe
Defined Top when fe a man a pinhead
A fragmentary line from a historical column hints at a stylistic question about defining status or identity. The readable phrase raises no clear event or named entities to anchor a fuller summary.
Walton Hood Receives Reserve Captaincy in Signal Corps
Walton D. Hood, San Antonio mayoral candidate and former school board president, has been commissioned as a captain in the U S Reserve Corps. He will command a signal service company when called. Hood, a telegrapher with twelve years in Texas railroads, urges vocational training and notes rapid enlistments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton D. Hood
San An
Tonio
United States Reserve Corps
Food
Captain Hood
Texas
United States Signal Service
Rew
Signal Corps
Attorney General affirms blind school funding legality
In Austin the Attorney General’s Department says the recent special session appropriation for the Texas school for the blind is valid despite not naming the institution in the bill caption. The ruling also supports funding for the deaf and dumb institute and the Grubbs vocational school, noting general appropriation bills are not bound by caption subject requirements.
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Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Bramilette
Texas School of the Blind
School For the Blind
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Grubbs Vocational School
Blind
Clerks and Civil Service Jobs Open for Immediate Examination
United States government seeks index and catalogue clerks with urgent service needs. Applications accepted at any time. civil service commission will rate papers promptly. Additional openings include inspector of clothing, sub-inspectors, junior land classifier, extension animal husbandman, ordnance tests engineers, and several July examinations for positions such as shot firer, bulk grain investigator, dairy husbandman, and various engineers and technicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Silk Blouses and Lingerie Waists Arrive in New Styles
New summer waists and organdie blouses showcased in plain tailored and lace trimmed models. Prices include 79 cent to 1 50 value items, with selected pieces up to 3 dollars. Monday specials feature lingerie waists and organdie blouses in tuck fashions.
Heavy crocheted spreads offered at reduced price
Display soiled but usable heavy crocheted spreads offered at discounted 1.75 value 1.48. Towels and Turkish bath towels 18x36 inches in soft duck with red borders, hemmed and ready for use at reduced prices. Damask yardage 72 inches wide, slightly soiled in wing with usual 59c quality.
Coolmor Porch Shades for Cool, Private Porches
Coolmor Porch Shades offer privacy and ventilation for porches with a wide and narrow slat design. They come in color mixes to suit homes and are available in multiple widths with price options from 2.75 to 8.50 plus included cords and screws for secure top and bottom fastening.
Charters Filed Across Texas New Ventures and Amendments
Four States Lumber Co Texarkana Garner Paper Co Fort Worth Novo Petroleum Co Dallas and more report charters and incorporators. Permits to do business granted to Brocklehurst Potter Co Michigan Clothing Co El Paso Valen tine Onate. charter amendments filed for Crystal Palace Co Southwestern Oil and Gas Thomson Grocery Co. dissolution filings for Boro Septol Chemical Heisermann Oil Hamlin Oil and Development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Four States Lumber Co
Texarkana
Capital
J. M. Badt
Mount Pleasant
Leo Krouse
Fred Hoffman
Garner Paper Co
Fort Worth
Charles Garner
J. W. Mitchell
F. H. Tuscany
Charles
Joseph Garner Jr
Hoffman Oil and Refining Co
Fiouston
Capital Stock
Henry H. Hoffman
William Davies
R. C. Russell
Nocona Oil and Gas Co
Nocona
Montague County
W. T. Russell
R. W. Cunningham
M. F. Ball
Novo Petroleum Company
Dallas
Ll. B. Alford
John White
Tine Onate
Crystal Palace Co
Galveston
Southwestern Oil & Gas Co
Thomson Grocery Company
Temple
Boro Septol Chemical Co
Heisermann Oil Co
Wichita Falls
Hamlin Oil and Development Co
Hamlin
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SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO
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King March
Saxo
Joyman Lues
Grafonola Department
Honor J. C. Brockhausen
Manufacturing Photo-Engravers’ Association
Earay
Houston Post
Oneaseo
Ean
Protestant Orphanage Board of Directors
Walton Hood
Army Signal Corps
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Walton
Hood
Attorney General Rules
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Tomorrow Co
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