San Antonio Hotels Welcome Notable Visitors
St. Anthony, Gunter, and Menger host many guests from across the country including E. W. Nalfin of St. Paul FE Law Refuge stockman A J Epple Waco Mrs L P Rankin Austin R Holbein Alice TX J M Dickereon Jr Houston Walter Bremond Jr Mrs Manahoe Miss Beckler Istin Jewell P Lightfoot Austin K Marshall Cincinnati M G Wilson Memphis W Campbell Alice Watson Keeler Fort Smith AR Donavan Bangor ME F Wilson Floresville George Gunn Oklahoma City and Mr Burg with son Edward arrive for business and leisure stays.
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E. W. Nalfin
St. Paul
St. Anthony
FE. Law
Stong
Gunter
A. J. Epple
Waco
Menger
L. P. Rankin
Austin
R. Holbein
Alice, x
J. M. Dickereon Jr
Houston
Stone
Walter Bremond
Walter Bremond Jr
Rs. Manahoe
Miss Beckler
Istin
Anthony
Jewell P. Lightfoot
K. ©. Marshall
Cincinnati
M. G. Wilson
Memphis
W. Campbell
Alice
Watson Keeler
Fortith
Ark
P. Donavan
Bangor
San Antonio
F. Wilson
Floresville
Eorge Gunn
Oklahoma City
Antonio
Burg
Edward
A Regular Bathing Suit and Russian Ballet in New York
A fragment describes Deelys attending a Russian ballet winter in New York where a ballerina performed an Oriental dance. A young lady comments the dancer has a name on all her sies, and Aby Deelys laughs. An ad mentions ABY CARRIAGE TIRES and Portage Tire and Cycle.
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By Deelys
New York
Aby Deelys
New York Telegraph
Portage Tire & Cycle Y
Women Receivemiliti Aid At Depot In San Antonio
Women volunteers in San Antonio resume the Red Cross refreshment service for militiamen en route to the border. Mrs. A B Spencer leads Sunday operations with a two day layover. Donations from many individuals and Lutheran groups are listed, showing broad community support for the effort.
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San Antonio
Notable Donations Listed In Local Benefactor Roll
A roster of contributions includes Treuter and Mrs. L. C. Hirsch giving 50 cents to various donors. Donations range from 25 cents to $2 from residents including Mrs. W. Tule Mrs. J. Webb Mrs. Theo Krause and others across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baetz
Sam
R. Enck
Metzzer
Boy Dies After Wagon Wheel Accident Near Corpus Christi
James Preston Evins 12 died after a farm wagon loaded with ice rolled over him near his Corpus Christi home on a Saturday. He was with his brother Ford Evins when he fell while reaching for a line. two wheels crushed him. Survived by mother Mrs. J. T. Evins six siblings. Funeral plans await Mrs. McDermott's arrival. The family lived in Bexar County seven years.
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James Preston Evins
J. T. Evins
Corpus Christ
San Antonio
Ford Evins
T. F
T. W
H. G
J. T. Jr
Alice Evins
P. H. Mulline
B. L. McDermott
Memphis, Tenn
Shelly-Loring Undertaking Company
McDermott
Evins
Bexar County
Unfit Become Fit Out at Camp Wilson
Illinois militia troops moved from Springfield to Camp Wilson Texas with 150 men deemed unfit for service. After a month in San Antonio sunshine and air, a second exam reduced the unfit count to fewer than fifty. Battle-hardened transformation noted by Army officers. Major Cybide Minor hospitalized for appendicitis.
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Springfield
Ill
Texas
San Antonio
Camp Wilson
Illinois
General Hill
Second
Illinois Brigade
Fort Sam Houston
Cybde Minor
Third
Ilinois Infantry
Civilian Cruise enrollments extended to August 1
San Antonians who applied after July 15 for civilian training ships will still be eligible to enlist as the Navy extends the cruise until August 1. Secretary Daniels confirms open enrollment. about two thousand are needed and current enrollments fall short by several hundred. Texas interests seek a Galveston port for the ship while Charleston remains the tentative site.
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Naval Recruiting Office
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Washington
Texas Interests
Galveston
Charleston
S. C
San Antonio
Railroads seek cheap summer round trip rates to Texas
General passenger agents filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for discounted round trips to Texas for summer travel. Rates mirror winter tourist fares, about one and one third, from St. Louis Kansas City Chicago New York and other gateways. Tickets to San Antonio Brownsville Laredo Eagle Pass El Paso remain valid until next May benefiting militiamen families and supporters across the nation. Roads participating include G H A M i Kh A U G Santa Fe Frisco and more.
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Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
San Antonio
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
New York
Brownsville
Laredo
Fagle Pass
el Paso
United States
Kh. &T
Sap
Santa Fe
Frisco
Million Dollar Summer Tourist Rates Attract Texas Visitors
Randolph Daniels, assistant general passenger agent for the Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad, predicts a surge of visitors to Texas as summer tourist rates are set to apply. He notes New York to San Antonio fares near fifty dollars, rising to about sixty five for round trips, and expects families with militia boys on the border will plan trips. Daniels reports East inquiry and broad interest in Texas travel as rumors of the big state spread.
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San Antonio
Texas
Randolph Daniels
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
New York
Mr. Daniels
Chicago
Milwaukee
Daniels
East
Band from First Illinois Infantry rocks Alamo Plaza crowd
Large San Antonio audience enjoys a Saturday night concert by the First Illinois Infantry Band directed by James Sidney Camp. The tri weekly event, part of Camp Wilson militia regiments, drew crowds and many cars to Alamo Plaza with strong applause after each number.
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Illinois Infantry
San
Army motor trucks pass through San Antonio en route to Eagle Pass
Ten solid carloads of army motor trucks moved through San Antonio on Saturday bound for Eagle Pass Texas to be used by troops patrolling the border. The shipment traveled via the N and G railway and was transferred to the Southern Pacific. Factories are running trucks to capacity and shipping them to Texas as mobilization drives the border movement. Army officials credit motor trucks with enhancing transport capabilities beyond mule use.
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San Antonio
Eagle Pass
Tex
Southern Pacific
Texas
Scouts Not Military Body
San Antonio Scout Commissioner William C Quaiff clarifies that the Boy Scouts of America will not engage in military operations during war. He notes Scouts can aid civic duties and cooperate with the Red Cross, with volunteers ready for police or service roles if needed.
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Boy Scouts
William C. Quaiff
San Antonio
Quaiff
Boy Scouts of America
American Red Cross Society
Red Cross Society
Boy Scout Troops
Boy Scouts of
Europe
Boy Scout Movement
German Professors Continue Research Amid War Front Posts
Berlin July 22 German college professors in uniform extend scholarly work in enemy lands. Dr A W Buhl of Leipzig found decrees of Council of Constance and papal bulls from Julius II and Urban VIII in a Kovno cellar. Documents photographed for Warsaw and to be returned after the war.
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Berlin
St. Mihiel
France
A. W. Buhl
University of Leipzig
Landsturm
Poland
Kovno
Oxy-Acetylene Welding Advertised by Portage Tire & Cycle
Portage Tire and Cycle Co at 221 and Alamo offers oxy acetylene welding services. Roadworthy tires and cycles may be serviced or repaired by this shop.
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Portage Tire & Cycle Co
Alamo
Ady
Bandholtz Named Chief of Staff for New York Division
On the War Department action Major General J. F. O Ry an has detailed Lieutenant Colonel Harry H Bandholtz as chief of staff of the New York division on duty in the Brownsville district. He will leave soon to assume the position and brings a notable Philippines service record including governance roles and district commands.
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J. F. O'Ryan
War Department
Harry H. Bandholtz
Regular Army
New York
Brownsville
Bandholtz
San Antonio
Thirtieth Infantry
Plattsburg Barracks
Philippines
Luzon
Taft
Philippine Constabulary
Philippine Commission
Manila Bay
Fishing Tacksf, all kinds at Portage Tire & Cycle
Portage Tire and Cycle Co at 221 South Alamo advertises a wide range of fishing tackle and gear for anglers. The notice highlights diverse items and shopping options available at the store.
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Portage Tire & Cycle Co
Alamo
Mother to be Honored in United Effort for War Mothers
London July 22 J A White head Richmond aeroplane maker proposes August 8 as Mothers Day a bank holiday substitute for Whitsuntide. The plan urges acts of kindness to mothers especially war mothers with no public collection. White bears admin costs for outings teas gifts and care for needy mothers.
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London
J. A. Whitehead
Richmond
Whiteshead
Vacation plans with hired house care helpers
The Detroit Free Press quotes a couple planning a trip and detailing arrangements for pet care, garden watering, and house checks. Neighbors will feed the canary, water the garden, and visit two to three times weekly as they decide where and when to travel.
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Detroit Free Press
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Genuine
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Alamo Plaza
Loa Spears Co
Losoya St
Militi
A. B. Spencer
Central Fund
L. B. Clegg
Richard Vander Stratten
Ida Martin
L. D. Daggett
Henry C. A. Torrey
Lutheran Women
C. Rich
Schroeder
E. B. Vancliff
R. Harding
Humpe
C. Ehlo Jr
Miss Ehlo
Mauer
Jaehnig
P. Jaenig
Ruglein
H. Stucke
A. Riese
A. Zimonteck
Zimmerman
Herman Deininger
A. Rehberg
Charles Koch Jr
Charles Koch
Lutz
H. Hein
G. G. Geyer
F. Weber
Schiffelein
H. Inselmann
E. E. Schoenfeld
A. M. Harris
Kleban
C. Lint
C. M. Schoenfeld
E. Meyer
Icke
Zellweger
Messrs. F. Achtzehn
H. Geier
Grunwalt
Ecknart
Kaufman
Negley
Beller
Hummert
Lange
Steinbomer
Krish
Mahaver
J. Bauer
Eisenmenger
O. Riebe
A. Schmidt
W. R. Lien
Lauer
Freeman
Mhaebauer
J. Biedel
W. Carter
J. Rille
O. Schmipf
E. Kneupper
H. Weilbacher
Herwick
Roegelien
Buesman
Ben Drieke
L. Drieke
Ryan
Joe
Henry Baetz
C. Baetz
L. Langholtz
Smith
Nic Peters
William Edgar
A. Richter
George Huntress
Edward W. Oeffinger
Dick Prassel
J. Mueller
Lula Damkin
Potchernick
O. Pfeiffer
Geyer
H. J. Hartman
Kiva Hanson
Skinner
Millie Nordman
N. E. Frazier
H. Ludwig
J. Klaus
A. Kleck
Leona Kleck
W. Schwartz
Icke Brothers
C. Erben
J. Muschall
James Evins
San Antonians
Koehler Park
Ron Rates Fkt Relatnto Td Voll Troops
Randolph Danies
Philadelphia Ledger
Farmer Corntoesel
Washington Star
Edison
Christine Miller
East Houston St. Hicks Building
Bandholtz Grit
O'Ryan
Mexico
Court House
Gunter Hotel
J. D. Goodrich
British Aeroplane
Firestone
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
E. Commerce St
Akron
Ohio
Commonwealth Bank & Trust Go
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