National Security League forms in San Antonio branch
Local business and professional men join the National Security League to press for military preparedness. A large meeting at the Chamber of Commerce elected officers led by A Kirkpatrick with aggressive plans for legislation, a stronger army, and a national sentiment campaign to urge Congress to act. Numerous members listed with dues set at one dollar, funds allocated for publicity and postage.
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San Antonio
United States
National Security League
Marathon
League
Iragus
Chamber Commerce
FH. Wirkpatrick
George B. Taliaferro
Vee
John B. Carrington
Arcretary
Franz C. Grong
Fe Newieg
Ti J. Fant
CH. Jenkins
H. Lille
B. Tuttle
Hecker
3. Hayes
Judge Archer
G. Hoereberger
Lb, Clerc
Carlos Ree
CH. Bearny
E.W. Knox
Kirkpatrick
A. Kirkpatrick
National Securts League
He Nagjonal Secury Vengue
America
Avtuna
Avery Ama
Archer
Bickpatzie
Wilson
Ila Providiona
San Anfonio Draurh
National Seicurity League
Congress
Texas
OW. Gakyell
B.S
Conn
EO oLashing
J. Frank Davi
Pat Davie
H. J Dalton
Deckman
Benger
Miler
F. Fiore
Bionrin
EI Fiat
Marshall Bakertee
WS. Vontaine
Johney DA. Fraser
Furlong
Lee
Frank AL Gewrs
Chirles
al Marker
A. T. Majtewe
Yuiner J
Arthur H. Mule
D. Murray
Hert
Metwei
Regent Nordhaus
Thermen
Nrline D'Nett
T. Pralth
George F. Heohing
Wren NY
Reneth FT
Sith
Tle
A. Smut
Betty
Epeamee
Aurel Steven
Turkent
Wy Tutte
Geena
Talieferro
Frank A. Winarich
S. Reaitnai
Walter Weitbnt
Xiez Y. Walton
B. K. Winkhh
Antral
New York
Warning to Delinquent City Tax Payers
Warns San Antonio taxpayers to pay 1914 taxes by May 31 1915 or face penalties and interest escalating monthly. Details include penalties for July August and October, with percentages cited. City officials vow to enforce payment and threaten legal action, check taxes to be collected, under the Board of City Commissioners note.
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Board of Commissioners
Board OF City Commissioners City of
San Antonio
Patriotic German Gathering Marks First Anniversary
A strained OCR fragment describes a patriotic gathering for the first anniversary of a war event, to be held in Beethoven Hall on Saturday. Wintenberger to give principal address. music by Antonio Muntetpe and a Germania-Columbia illustrated friendship scene. The program lists multiple pieces and performers but content is garbled and incomplete.
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Eanden
Beethoven
Wintenberger
Antonio Muntetpe
Germany
United States
Germania
Columbia
America
Nibelingen
Qvortyrd
Stendelle
V. von Fiotury
Walker
Auger Scoenun Blaven
L. Gastro
Schubert
Der
Trompeter
Lorene Fort
Rheinweinlied
Pallasia
Kriegers
Pleasing Program at Press Club Opening in San Antonio
More than 200 retirees and associated members attended the opening at Yeelah's headquarters 203 Pecan Street for a formal gathering. The event featured a lawn dance, a program by a panel led by President George D. Atrilstead, and musical/reading performances by Joseph Groff, Miss Florentine Ferliz, Miss Catherine Hurt, Miss Lil-Man Cannon, and Ten Colton. The press club hopes to grow its roster of business and professional men from 225 toward doubling soon.
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San Antonio
George D. Atrilstead
Joseph Groff
Florentine Ferliz
Catherine “Hurt
Lil- Man Cannon
Ten Colton
Buying ethics in the mercantile world urged
A call for higher ethics in commerce urges buyers to prioritize their own interests while promoting a broader code. The piece argues prudent purchasing starts with self interest but should align with fair dealing and integrity across markets.
Brass Club awards honor to local performers and sponsors
The program included sketches of Huroyean sovereigns and President Wilson with Madame Allein Petitelerc singing La Vie en Musette and historic encores Annie Laurie and Le tolondrina. Afterward, the Brass Club honored Professor W. H. Sulth Municipal Band Bonth Texth a Music Co Mari Wright CreeMery Dairy Creemery Dair Mechanic for decorative work lumber for the rostrum and contributions from musicians, singers, and sponsors alike.
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Thant
W. H. Sulth
Bonth Texth
Mari Wright
Creemery Dairy Company
Hillyer-Dautsch-Jerratt Company
Confederate Reunion at Driftwood Closes
The nineteenth annual Confederate Veterans gathering at Driftwood Texas ends amid farewells and pleasant weather. Highlights include Lola Champion and others in the baby beauty contest, readings and declamations, and a closing address by L I Renry of Waco on The High at Secession. He praised Southern women, urged keeping the old South spirit, and proposed monuments for the South’s heroes. A Blanco Dripping Springs baseball game and evening events capped the reunion.
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GAN Marcos
Tex
Ben
Mini Stelly
Allen
den Lee Tatwell
It. L. Renry
Waco
Nantidata
United States Senate
breiMant Eprnker
South
Richmond
Montgomery
Blanco
No Pardons In August Acetin
July 31 report states pardons are unavailable this month as pardons board members are on vacation. Executive clemency for any inmate cannot be granted until the board returns, and Governor Ferguson will be out of the city for his annual vacation, delaying action further.
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Acetin
Tripline
Austin Ifler
Pormep
Sebaphan
Board of Pardons
William Blakeslee
Ferguson
Corpus Christi Oil Drilling Plans Near Nueces Bay
Corpus Christi announces within three weeks the start of a 400 acre oil lease six miles from the city on the Nueces bay south shore. First well expected to test 38% for oil after Whits Point discovery last November. Local parties show interest. Charters issued include Green Marble Company San Saba Milam Oil and Gas Houston and Victoria Compress and Warehouse Corpus Christi. Amendments rename Waider intton Company and Victoria Compress and Warehouse Company. Corpus Christi roads approved and Epworth League event notes conclude.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Nueces Bay
Whits Point
Austin
Green Marble Company
San Saba
C. R. Green
State and federal quar antine clash in Galveston regional dispute
Health officer Dr Collins and Assistant Attorney G B Smedley contend over state versus federal authority to regulate quarantine. They argue Texas may impose its own health standards while allowing federal inspectors to assess immigration conditions. Officials indicate they have discussed the issue with federal authorities in Galveston and remain cautious about joint action.
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Austin
Tex
Colling
Sluts
G. BE. Smedley Sefl
Galveston
Collins
Atste
Stata
PBR
Sutherlund Springs
Speciel Tren
tAdy
Seguin Prosperous as New Firms Open and Build
Seguin Texas reports a flurry of business activity with Charley Hoskins acquiring Hess Confectionery, William Relmer buying Seguin ice cream, Affora Vanier planning Hole-in-the-wall Restaurant, and Otto Kunkel establishing a bakery near Plaza. Drought has not dampened local optimism as porters building and two brick business blocks rise on the main square alongside new residences. Dr. Battle takes a vacation to North Carolina and New England returning in September. Adjutant General Hutchings and Col Stockton visit Fort Sam Houston to settle accounts from recent cavalry encampment at Leon Springs and discuss nextguard changes.
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Seguin
Tex
Yesterfey
Charley Hoskins
Gentziles
Hess Confectionery
Wiliam Relmer
T. D. Terrell de Seguin
Affora Vanier
Otto Kunkel
Plaza
Portetfies
E. Nolte & Fons
Gifferent
Battle
Avbtin
the. Wj, Battle
University of Nexaz
North Carolina
Awa
New England
Austin
Henry Hutchings
James T. Stockton
Texas Naviorial Guard
San Antonio
Sam Flouston
Texas Cavalry
Leon Springs
Dalfes
Hutenings
Texas National Guard
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