Long-serving clerk Biggar faces no pension after 55 years
James H. Biggar, 71, chief clerk of the transportation branch at Fort Sam Houston, has served the United States government for fifty-five years. He handled troop movements during the current border mobilization, with no retirement pension in sight. The piece notes his Civil War service, later roles, and calls out the lack of a civil-list pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James H. Biggar
Transportation Branch
Southern Department
Wilson
Border Service
Biggar
Mr. Biggar
Sam
Fort Sam Houston
Department
Chicago
Texas
Quartermaster's
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
Quartermasters Department
Corps
San Antonio
Infantry Post
Second
New York Cavalry
Fair Oaks
Virginia
Yorktown
Bull Run
Williamsburg
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Cedar Creek
Fisher's Gap
Appomatox
Shenandoah Valley
Fourth
United States Cavalry
Quartermaster’s Office
A Romance of Two Continents and History’s Echo
A meditation on history and its necessity for progress. The piece argues that dismissing the past as ancient history leaves nations without memory or guidance, risking confusion and repeated errors. It emphasizes memory as a foundation for pride, emulation, and scientific advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
W. B. Scott
Princeton
Isthmus
Panama
North
South America
North America
Megatherium
Georgia
South Carolina
Mylodon
Great Plains
California
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Florida
Texas
Pennsylvania
Pampas
Argentina
Scott
War orders spark demand for cannon from Russia
The New York Sun reports Russia seeks 6000 three inch guns from American ordnance makers. Delivery hoped by 1916, with start of work delayed to March or April next year. Each piece costs about 7000 to 8000 dollars, totaling 35 to 40 million. European nations renew arms inquiries, including Italy and France, while Canada presses to supply shells to Britain and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Ordnance
Russia
Canadian Car and Foundry Company
Italy
Canadian Shell Commission
Great Brittain
San Antonians tied to Messiah and Port O Connor music events
San Antonians involved in Handel Messiah performances at the Midwinter Music Festival and other concerts include soprano Leonora Allen who married Albert Lindquist and will live in New York. Mrs. George E. Gwinn leads music at Fort Sam Houston and Port O’Connor Epworth encampment with Gilbert Schramm as voice instructor. The encampment runs July 28 to August 6 with a sacred concert by four local singers, plus a Rockport pavilion concert featuring multiple soloists and ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonians
Leonora Allen
Miss Allen
Albert Lindquist
New York
Lindquist
John M. Steinfeldt
St. Mary's Hall
Gilbert E. Schramm
Epworth League
Port O'Connor
Tex
George E. Gwinn
Travis Park
C. Wesley Weddell
Gwinn
Verdi
A. L. Bruehl
Donizetti-Dressler
Music in the Churches at First Presbyterian Church
Frederick King leads the organ at morning service with preludes and postludes by Lachner Wagner Dubois and Oesten. Offertories by Traume Lion and Lead Me All the Way feature Mrs. Lowe and Mrs F L Carson. Miss Anna West takes charge of the Laurel Heights Methodist choir during Mrs. Carson’s Washington California vacation.
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First Presbyterian Church
Frederick King
S. Lachner
Wagner Bolo
Lion
Rooney
Roy ‘B. Lowe
Dubois
Rubenstein
Harding
Briggs
Lowe
F. L. Carson
Laurel Heights Methodist Church
Washington
California
Anna West
Saving Money Builds Character for the Young
An essay urges young men to form a habit of thrift by regularly saving a portion of earnings. It argues that a bank account provides security in illness, builds thoughtfulness and stability, and leads to lasting pride beyond fashion. It notes debt when necessary but stresses prudent spending and personal integrity.
Free Kindergarten Turns Bad Children Good through Training
A San Antonio Graduates Kin dergartners' Club member describes how free kindergartens provide a bright play and learning space, gentle guidance, and wholesome routines. Children gain self control, better habits, and closer mother teacher bonds through structured activities, storytelling, and practical tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Miss Maierhofer Surprised With Friendly Party
Edna Maierhofer was surprised by a party of friends on Tuesday evening. Attendees included Annie Oeffinger Anita Erben Bertha Oeffinger Edna Menck Emma Randall Elsie Bilhartz Elsie Schultz Helen Althoff Mollie Frick Walter Menck Melvin Dippel John Heimsath Max Bose Willie Buck Godfrey Oeffinger and Mr. and Mrs Maierhofer. Refreshments, dancing, and games followed with prizes for dance awarded to Maierhofer Frick Menck and Bose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Maierhofer
Annie Oeffinger
Anita Erben
Bertha Oeffinger
Edna Menck
Emma Randall
Elsie Bilhartz
Elsie Schultz
Helen Althoff
Mollie Frick
Walter Menck
Melvin Dippel
John Heimsath
Max Bose
Willie Buck
Godfrey Oeffinger
Maierhofer
Maierhofer and
Frick
Menck
Bose
Experimenta in Italy Finds Tomatoes Planted Among Vines
In Italy researchers report tomatoes planted in vineyards, noting interactions with phylloxera insect populations affecting grape vines. Findings suggest complex pest dynamics in mixed crop setups and potential implications for vineyard management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Experimenta
Italy
Sera
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Hi. Biggar
By Garrett P. Serviss
Santos
Hoffmann-Hayman Coffee Company
BIG War
Adams
Holy City
Post Chapel
Mary Hayman
Epworth Choir
Dudley Buck
Elsa Harms
H. E. Dickinson
Gilbert Schramm
Elijah
Mendelssohn
Miss Harms
Jesus
Mrs. Gwinn
Mr. Schramm
Alto
Thomas
Ae van der Stucken
MacDowell
Wuet
Goetze
Mr. Bruehl
Giese
Martha
Ae Flotow
Oesten
Batiste
Orca
Emil Blum Coo
the Shrug
East
Houston Street
Josephine
Johnny
Miss Maierhofer
ARMY
Percy Tyrrell
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