Chicago Lawyer Nominated for Mutual Life Trustee
Col Rosenblatt of Chicago has forced Mutual Life Insurance to spend about 60 000 sending ballots to 600 000 policy holders worldwide for his bid to join the board of trustees. A 1907 precedent shows policy holders often include cash with replies, complicating counting when ballots are opened. The contest marks Mutual Life’s first big shareholder battle since 1907.
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Associated Press
New York
Col. Rosenblatt
Chicago
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Board of Trustees
Rosenblatt
Mutual
International Policy Holders’ Committee
Pastor Edw in Barker Retires After Fifty-Two Years
Hartford Conn June 5 The Rev Dr Edwin Barker pastor of the South Congregational church will leave his pastorate January 11 1912 after completing fifty two years in the same charge He came here directly from college and this has been his only post as pastor at the church
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Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Edwin Barker
South Congregational Church
Barker
Old Sea Captain Dead
BERKLEY CALIF June 5 Captain Day former master of the Liver pool to Japan steamer and early England to India routes died at his home last night
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Associated Press
Berkley
Cal
Day
Liverpool
Japan
England
India
Local Wedding News and Social Shower Drift Through Town
Mrs H R Crowe announces the marriage of daughter Lucile to Thomas Clark Butler at last evening’s ceremony officiated by Rev George Belsey. The couple will reside in Brownwood Texas for now. At Eddie Lehman’s Alamo Heights home a miscellaneous shower for Mary Purvis featured sweet peas and ferns, games of 500, and a light refreshments break with many friends in attendance. Another gathering hosted by Mrs Benno Kayton for the High Five club on Madison Street showcased wildflower decor and a three course luncheon after card play with community members present.
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Eddie Lehman
Mary Purvis
Alamo Heights
H. R. Crowe
Lucile
Thomas Clark Butler
George Belsey
Mrs. Butler
Brownwood
Tex
J. Zatalac
Houston
Tom Longmire
L. Caldwell
Peck
I. M. Worley
C. W. Cannon
Otto Lammers
John McDavitt
Misses Purvis
Aubrey Whitten
Edith Goldstein
Maud van Wie
Grace Minns
Katherine Cummins
Kate Metwig
Minnie O’brien
Lula Wolf
Nell Price
Benno Kayton
High Five
Madison Street
Henry Limburger
John Onion
W. H. Shackelford
Ed Vance
Schwenburg
W. W. Carrier
Henry Vodie
Thomas Abbott
H. Wallace
Josephine Weil
Omaha
W. J. Werner
Olga Sckerls
St. Josephs Academy Commencement Invitations Issued
Invitations to the commencement exercises of St. Josephs academy at Beethoven hall on Wednesday morning June 14 at 9 oclock have been issued.
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St. Joseph’s Academy
Beethoven Hall
Dr Mary Harper to Return from New York Course
Dr Mary Harper will return Wednesday morning from New York where she has spent the past year in a large hospital taking a special course. She will be with her mother Mrs Carrie Q Harper and Mrs Hal C King on Quincy Street.
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Mary Harper
New York
Carrie Q. Harper
Hal C. King
Quincy Street
Meyer Scharlacks Set Out On Two Month Germany Trip
Mr and Mrs Meyer Scharlack left yesterday for a two months trip to Germany visiting en route Little Rock Ark Chicago and Philadelphia They will sail on the Amerika June 8 Mrs J Zaltac of Houston visits Mrs F M Peck and Mrs T R Longmier
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Meyer Scharlack
Germany
Little Rock
Ark
Chicago
Philadelphia
Amerika
New Officers Elected by Walter R Richardson Auxiliary
The Wal ter R Richardson Branch Woman's Auxiliary selects its new officers Mrs A W Houston president Mrs Forest Reed vice president Mrs E P Trimble second vice president Mrs Mary Manlove third vice president and other members.
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Walter R. Richardson
The
Woman's Auxiliary
A. W. Houston
Forest Reed
E. P. Trimble
Mary Manlove
Edward
Local Club Board Members and Officers Named
Goldstein serves as secretary and Mrs John Newton as treasurer with Mrs Ed McClanahan as corresponding secretary and Mrs Solon Stewart as reader. The board of directors includes Miss Caro Franklin and several named members.
Turner family returns to Mexico after San Antonio visit
Mrs. W. H. Turner and her daughter Nell Turner, former San Antonio residents, have returned to San Luis Potosi, Mexico, after visiting friends, as they were called by the illness of Mr. Turner who was injured in a wreck weeks ago.
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W. H. Turner
Nell Turner
San Antonio
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Turner
Local travelers return from Boerne trip in Mr Smith car
Mr and Mrs 8S W Smith and Mr and Mrs Hal C King with Miss Tillie Wolfe and Perry G Hall journeyed overland to Boerne yesterday and returned by car in Mr Smiths vehicle.
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W. Smith
Hal C. King
Tillie Wolfe
Pery G. Hall
Boerne
Mr. Smith
Mrs G D Young Hosts Good Luck Shower for Carrie Miller
Mrs G D Young held a good luck shower this afternoon at Park Place for Miss Carrie Agnes Miller. The parlor and dining room were decorated with gold horseshoes and four leaf clovers. About twenty close friends attended and gifts were found by a playful search as guests arrived. Dainty refreshments followed the festivities.
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G. D. Young
Park Place
Carrie Agnes Miller
Piano Recital by Miss Hunnam Pupils at Omaha Street Studio
The piano pupils of Miss Hunnam gave a recital at Miss Hunnam's studio on Omaha street June 1 enjoyed by a large number of patrons and friends. A pretty program reflected much credit on the teacher.
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Miss Hunnam
Omaha Street
Matzow Family Safe Arrival in Norway After Diamond Anniversary
A Matzow from this city received word his wife and son arrived safely in Christianssord Norway to attend the diamond wedding anniversary celebration of Mrs Matzow s parents in the Norwegian city.
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Norway
Matzow
Christianssord
Prospect Hill Baraca Meeting Discusses Israel Penitence
The Baraca class met yesterday morning with good attendance and several visitors. E A Christian led study on Israel's Penitence and God's Pard on. A social meeting to elect officers was planned for Thursday evening at Mrs. Christians home.
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Prospect Hill
Mystic Club Elects Officers At Hoier Home
The Mystic club met yesterday afternoon at the home of the Misses Hoier. Officers elected include Miss Elsie Hoier as president Miss Ella Lutz as vice president and Miss Selma Hoier as secretary. A social hour followed with refreshments served.
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Mystic Club
Misses Hoier
Elsie Hoier
Ella Lutz
Selma Hoier
Big reductions at Witmer Crane Millinery Co this week
Bargain shoppers find deep price cuts at the Witmer Crane Millinery Co located at 127 Avenue C corner Travis. The sale highlights hats and headwear with substantial discounts for a limited time this week.
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Witmer-Crane Millinery Co
Avenue C
Travis
Local Tonic Promises Malaria Cure for All Ages
An old advertisement touts Pale Delicate Women and Girls tonic along with Old Standard Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as remedies that drive out malaria and strengthen the body for both adults and children, priced at 50 cents.
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Standard Grove
Senator Stone Informed Of Reciprocity Policy
Washington June 5 The article reports Senator Stone of Missouri learned that President Taft opposes any amendment to the Canadian reciprocity agreement. Taft told Stone he would oppose the Root amendment and any other senator proposed changes, signaling a firm stance. Stone says he will return to the Senate to press the administration’s position.
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Associated Press
Washington
Stone
Missouri
Taft
White House
Root
Senator Root
Senate
Fever Building Permits Show 3234 Issued in 1910-11
Building Inspector R. F. Neumann reports 3234 permits issued for the fiscal year ending May 31 1911 with total valuation of 2222340 dollars. Compared to 1909-10 there is a 1677271 dollar drop in building cost and 592 fewer permits, though no large structures were erected. Ward totals are listed with permit counts and valuations.
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R. F. Neumann
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Sixth Ward
Seventh Ward
Eighth Ward
No Cholera in Italy Declared by Officials
Rome officials issued a statement denying a cholera outbreak in Italy following reports from Munich. They said health conditions across the country are excellent.
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Italy
THE
Associated Press
Rome
Munich
Amusements Vaudeville Performer Endures Harsh Weather
A vaudeville performer laments the strain of performing three shows in cold weather. He notes the sweat and effort to look happy and funny, compares audience enthusiasm to a ball game with the home team behind, and worries about getting little payoff from hard work. He contemplates optimism while facing another three shows ahead.
Royal week offers varied vaudevil act lineup
Nan challenges his act with a quartet of acts at the Royal. The Rondas twins, Katherine Moore, and a Mephistophelean duo headline a mixed program featuring singing, dancing, and clever bicycle stunts. Francis and Jack sing only briefly, though their prison act is well staged.
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Vaudevil- Nan
the Royal
Katherine Moore
Francis
Jack
Musical duo LeFoy and Lewis deliver witty clarinet highlight
The review praises LeFoy and Lewis as an ordinary team with one standout clarinet piece. The feature adds real comedy value, and the four-act bill offers varied, strong items, arranged for smooth flow without delays.
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LeFoy
Lewis
Exposition Park Hosts Large Weekend Crowd and Events
A busy night at Exposition Park drawing large afternoon and evening crowds with free seating, music, vaudeville, movie showings, and dancing. Facilities improve with a roof over the German village garden and a new women's rest house. Friday night features a wrestling match Yussif Hassane versus Fred Schultze with catch rules and two out of three falls.
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Exposition Park
Yussif Hassane
Fred Schultze
Schultze
Messes Hot Wells at Dell's Crown Theater Today
Edith Gates, daughter of X Y ranch owner, pursues journalism but faces refusals and insult at the Blade office. Cub reporter Jack Burton helps her, loses his job, then finds work on the Express and proves himself. A bank robbery chase with the Limited held up follows, with Ford and Blade in pursuit. a satisfying denouement awaits audiences.
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Dell
Crown Theater
Hot Wells Pictures
Edith Gates
X. Y. Ranch
Blade
Jim Ford
Star
Jack Burton
Edith
Jack
Express
Ford
Herring Flotilla Abandons Maine Coast Fishery
Early April schools of herring built a plentiful coastwise run in Maine but vanished by mid April. Canners opened April 15 with ample supplies and hogsheads at Eastport fetched $12 each. The fish were ideal for canning before mysteriously leaving the bay.
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Maine
Eastport
Cotton Bull Leader Signals End Season Campaign
New Orleans trader W. P. Brown appeared at the New York Cotton Exchange amid rumors he will lead a bull campaign similar to last year when cotton neared 20 cents a pound. He warned the old crop could rise with tight supplies and noted early South Texas Georgia and Alabama plantings amid widespread drought threatening the rest of the belt.
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Associated Press
New York
W. P. Brown
New Orleans
New York Cotton Exchange
Brown
South Texas
South Georgia
South
Alabama
Auction of seized mescal at San Antonio post building
On Tuesday June 6 at 10 o'clock a m the U S Post Office and Custom House in San Antonio will auction seized merchandise from Laredo Texas for customs violations. Items include 5 bbl mescal 1 key mescal 8 cases mescal 4 cases ate in opals and 37 agates. H C S Smith deputy collector.
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U. S. Post Office
Custom House
San Antonio
Texas
Laredo
H. C
Smith
Man struck by beer bottle on Santa Rosa avenue
Felix Mendez about 21 was struck on the head with a beer bottle last night on Santa Rosa avenue causing a painful gash. A woman alleged to have wielded the bottle was involved. Men dez was fined $25 on a vagrancy charge in the police court. Five women named Petra Sanchez Anastacia Lena La Rosa Feleciana Herrera and Francisca Herrera were each fined $5 on vagrancy charges.
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Felix Mendez
Santa Rosa Avenue
Mendez
Petra Sanchez
Anastacia Lena la Rosa
Feleciana Herrera
Francisca Herrera
El Paso Visitor List Includes SP Conductor M F Williamson
M F Williamson a conductor on the El Paso division of the Southern Pacific is noted among late visitors in the city highlighting the ongoing travel by railroad personnel and industry figures.
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M. F. Williamson
el Paso
The
Southern Pacific
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Bice
Sie
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Action of Chicago
Acorn
Katherine Joseph
Madison Stret
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Holy City
Harmony Hall
American Woman's League
Children’s Brigade of
Travis Park Church
Oklahoma
Thomas P. Gore
Senator Gore
Mrs. J. Zaltac
F. M. Peck
T. R. Longmier
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Main Avenue
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