City planners showdown on Thursday clash over river plan
A City Commission and City Council debate a proposed riverfront planning project with critics calling the idea a false economy. Officials discuss costs from first year bids to $24,000 of bidding, with a decision expected after a Thursday meeting.
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Paul E. Sletfier
Erst
Fifeen
Wright
Haymond Phelps
Man Commission
He Hugwan
Maren
G. M. Ghanbera
Hugtrn
Katt Meagor Chambers
United States
Her of Commerce
A. Ale
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Es 1 Citic Department
Fsber of Commerce
Ber
Wach
Seed Hugman
Ang Cad Phe
T. W. Terring
Antonio
Sauthwert
Texas
Local Social Notices and Events Chronicle
Social club gatherings and visits fill the week with engagements across Houston area. Mrs. Jenner hosts a bridge party while the Sunshine Haven club holds a meeting at Aliafield Avenue. Guests include Mesdames Ackerman, Hirscu, Daniels, Montgomery and others. A Klasey Sunbeam gathering features Dresden bowls and roses with prizes to Kreupper and Richards. Family announcements note engagements and travels including Hogan and Castle families, with trips to San Francisco and New York.
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Mamie Kring
Gladya Kreupper
Johanna Richards
Effie Kliefardh
Serra
Mesdames
Arr
Effie Klieferth
Gladys Kreupper
Anie Belox
Derfhit Sherbardt
Johnnny Richarde
Mrs. Kring
Bethowe
Tutt Boulevard
Benefit Dance Plans at St Mark's Church on Gunter Roof
Co chair Edwin Meredith Sykes and Mrs Philip Hill lead the ticket committee for a guild benefit dance atop the Gunter Hotel roof Monday evening. Attendees include town dignitaries and many guests from Fort Sam Houston and Brooks Field as social events circle the city.
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Robert EB
Earl Carmoliss
Fiorelin
Bra
New York
Thomas T. Lerjoe
Charles TH Teimsuib
Piret Battist Church
Tridzeport
G. Stareald
Olga Pate
Selave
Niagra Falls
Quebec
Pittsburgh
Penn
Gunter Hotel
St. Mark's Guild
Jarratt
John J. Gill
Graham Dowdell
Edwin Meredith Sykes
Philip Hill
Guild of
St. Mark's Church
Towne Wees
Florence MarLachlan
Filia MaccLacchlan
Marion Coates
Pueste
Gloatenant
Carl J. Deane
Brooks Geld
Hemurnt L. Kuebler
Tamples
Mexico
Out &F
Lown
Arrire
Meri
Mit
Marcle Elaine Lange Nel
Kenneth Kes
St Mary's Catholix Ehunch
Otee
Kelly Field
Aviation Club
Dorothy
Heelyn Duerler
San Antonio Country Club
Marie Elaine Tange
Secret of Skin Beauty Distillery Ad
An ornate ad copy promotes a French pres style distillery product claim. It boasts a pure powder and long lasting bloom lash effects with promises of non irritation and steady performance.
Germans to Produce Talkie Films in 1919
German film industry plans a shift toward soundless talkies and motion pictures. Erich Pommer foresees a 1919 program producing twelve sound films and three silent features under Ufa, with Betty Amada and Dita Bars starring in forthcoming titles.
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America
Marie
Quin Rahn
Nilent
Varese
Erich Damrmer
Amit
Tro
Germany
Tio Herrore
Barbers Plan Third Annual Kexaw Association Convention
The Kexaw Association of Maxter Barbers opens its third annual convention in San Antonio with about 250 barbers registered. President J B Robinson of Dallas presides. Mugsor CG Chambers gives the welcome, and Lee N Holrowbnack welcomes delegates. The program includes reports, talks on the new barber license law, and a tour of historic sites for delegates. The license costs 10 dollars and requires a health certificate. the convention runs through Friday with social events planned at Kackler Park and the Crystal Ballroom of the Guncie hotel.
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Kexaw Association of
San Antonio
J. B. Robinson
Dallas
Chambers
Lee N. Holrowbnack
M. FB. Mehl
Journeymen
Stiate Association
Lisle
Kaekler Park
Rere
Avaociation
CW. Robertson
Austin
Ansal Rengwr of Hiealth
Caenmerce
Goviten
Ni. Minalers
WM. Shotwell
World Bank Rumor Sparks Debate in Washington
A circulating rumor in Washington on July 15 centers on a new World Bank proposed by the reparations commission. Figures like financier Thomas Lamont and Senator King endorse it as a tool to promote world trade and international peace, with hopes it could transform global finance.
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Washington, D.C
USI
World Bank
Gibraltar
Pascenia
Todas
Alseady Hinres
Bs ‘Thomas
Lamont
William Th King
Uiak
Tony
Jist
Repaertioga Com
Funis
Fier
Glea
Fin
Gail Tnv
Draailer Functiony
Brandon
France to ratify World War debt plan with reservations
An official statement to International News Service says France will ratify the Young Plan with unilateral reservations and oppose certain reparations terms. The envoy notes French leaders favor limited guarantees and warn against broad concessions to external creditors.
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Latch
France
Ganton Terzery
M. Therpezy
Srvant
Anfery
Five Actors Equity Members Suspended Over Talkies
Raymond Hatton and Laurie Dresser are among five Actors Equity members suspended for making sound films without union sanction. Other actors protest the action.
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Raymond Hatton
Laurie Dresser
Actors’ Equity Association
North Platte Race Riot Exiles Negroes After Violence
A mob expelled about 700 African Americans from North Platte after looting and arson. Local officials faced accusations of inaction as the exiles fled toward safety, while Governor Weaver promised protection and a full inquiry.
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North Platte
Node
INS
Sorenson
Weaver
Salisbury
Janes
Hinckar
Phe
Tyanit Heermaneshat
Tolermon Felsean
Darren
Hint
Aecrors
John W Cochran Funeral Held for John West Cochran
Funeral services were held for John West Cochran 07 who died Kaneay at the home of his daughter Survivors include Cochran and several daughters and sons living in Texas Wyoming and Arkansas with extended family listed in the notice The damaged text notes an obituary placed in a local paper with family references and a vendor notice.
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Monfay
John West Corhan
Kaneay
Woniversity Wave
Elilen
Aa Cochran
Dauighirn
Mpeace
Coshran
Trude
Tortmet
Trice
J. I Cnedizan
Fdinhura
Texsca
Sire
Missing Persons Seek Clues in Corpus Christi
Police search for two Yuahandy suspects missing from their homes. Abs. Gottie Hawkingon of Corpus Christi, with three children, sought her husband last seen near Angleside. A Fort Worth man reports a $400 theft tied to a loaded wagon.
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Abs
Gottie Hawkingon
Corpus Christi
Angleside
Fort Worth
Ube
H. Caranbell
My Paruo
Marton
San’ Antonio
Rarbie Payne
Wael
Hellnvea
ZEMO Dandruff Cure Ad Sparks Scalp Relief Claims
An advertisement touts ZEMO claiming to vanis dandruff and itching on the scalp with a stable antiseptic formula. The copy promotes quick, sensible relief and includes pricing and assurances of safety for use on hair and skin.
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