Heney Leads The Way In Progressive Support For Wilson
Francis J. Heney of California pledges wholehearted support for President Wilson and denounces Theodore Roosevelt. He explains party splits and criticizes Hughes, urging Progressive and Republican voters to back Wilson’s re election and praising policy toward Mexico and key reforms.
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Red Cross Equipment Barred From Germany
Paris reports that French authorities refuse free passage to Germany of American Red Cross sanitary equipment and supplies. They argue London declaration and Geneva Convention articles do not permit exceptions, and cite ongoing May 1916 prohibitions plus concerns over aiding German war needs.
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Christmas Hero Conductor Grants Free Ride
A Baltimore to Washington tale recalls a kind conductor who lets a generous but short of fare traveler ride the baggage car platform on a cold Christmas Eve. The traveler, Joe, thanks the conductor and asks the name of the river they passed, a detail from the journey.
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Explorer Alexander Rice Plans Amazon Voyage With Wife
Dr. Alexander Rice, honored by the Royal Geographical Society in London, will voyage down the Amazon in Brazil on a specially prepared yacht with his wife. He previously explored Brazil in 1907 1908 and claimed to reach the Orinoco headwaters and Rio Negro source. Mrs. Rice, formerly Mrs. George D. Widener, is a Titanic survivor widow.
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San Antonio clubs welcome guards amid editorials
President W W Collier of the Travis Club writes to the Chicago Tribune defending San Antonio social clubs open to national guardsmen. The Travis Club resolves that out of town club members may be admitted as temporary members to aid visiting soldiers. Also: James Willis Moss, two, son of Dr and Mrs Thomas H Moss, dies in Eagle Pass. funeral held, interment in Mason City cemetery?
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Lost Pair Tortoise Framed Glasses Found Near Brackenridge
Pair of tortoise framed nose glasses in a black case missing since Sunday near the Salado and Brackenridge well. Finder urged to return to the Light office for a reward.
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San Antonio Country Club seeks bids for new club house
The San Antonio Country Club board calls for bids to build a reinforced concrete fireproof club house with a large swimming pool and shower baths. Bids open July 24 with work starting soon after, aiming for completion before the fall and winter season. Temporary quarters with lockers and showers were provided after the fire, while the course remains well patronized.
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War alters English weddings amid shrapnel rings
Associated Press reports that wartime England changes wedding customs. Brides may wear rings made from shrapnel pieces injuring grooms and gold gifts are discouraged. Invitations are restricted to close relatives, and gifts shift from gold to silver to reflect patriotic costs.
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Nigeria Negro Has New Religion
London reports a Nigerian figure named Elijah the Second who preaches a spurious form of Christianity. He claims miracles, sells magic water, and commands over a million followers. His doctrine declares blacks as the chosen people destined to supplant whites and inherit global places.
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Canvass Report on Suffrage Status in San Antonio
Ward and precinct chairmen report in the house to house canvass by the San Antonio Equal Franchise Society to measure suffrage support. The meeting at the YWCA heard favorable reports and noted new members. Mrs. J. B. Cunningham may attend the Atlantic City meeting for the Woman's Party.
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Obituary Brackstone Rainey and Elena Garcia
Brackstone Rainey aged 30 died Monday night in a San Antonio hospital. native of Lancaster Texas. Elena Garcia aged 74 died Monday night at 807 South San Saba Street, San Antonio. survived by son Neponuseno Garcia and daughter Celestina Garcia. Funeral for Garcia set for 6 PM Tuesday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, with interment in San Fernando cemetery.
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Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment Ad
Baltimore American notices Shelley Loring Undertaking Co offering automobile equipment with two phones. An ad fragment mentions Jones in the hospital and a line about nervous prostration or auto medical concerns.
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