Boundary Commission Funding Survives House Vote
Representative Garner blocks House move to strike 17000 from the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill to fund the International Boundary Commission with Mexico. Republican James Mann pushes to cut, citing costs and idle jobs, but Garner and Flood defend continued work on the Rio Grande under 1884 1889 1905 treaties. Lansing appeals for support. the measure funds ongoing operations, not new salaries.
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Washington, D. C
John Nance Garner
Fifteenth District
Texas
House
International Boundary Commission
United States
Mexico
Flood
Virginia
Foreign Affairs
State Department
Sheppard
Mann
James R. Mann
Illinois
John Wesley Gaines
Congress
Tennessee
Gaines
Lansing
Garner
Representative Smith
el Paso
Foreign Affairs Committee
Rio Grande
Root
Knox
Bryan
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Boundary Commission
Will confer diplomas at In carnate Word commencement
The College and Academy of the In carnate Word will hold commencement exercises at 9 a.m. Saturday in the college auditorium with Rt. Rev. Bishop Shaw conferring diplomas and Rev. P. S. Geehan delivering the address. Class-day was Friday at 9 a.m. An art and class-work exhibit runs through June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Academy of the Incarnate Word
Bishop Shaw
P. S. Geehan
George P. Mulvaney
Anuric tablets advertised for kidney and heart relief
The ad links kidney disease to heart and brain ailments, urging readers to send 10 cents for a trial package of Dr Pierce's Anuric and a water sample for free chemical analysis. It claims Anuric dissolves uric acid, is 387 times more active than lithia, and promises relief from backache and urinary issues, with testimonials of rapid improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
All Is In Readiness For Opening Of Camp
The article notes 414 military trainees enrolled by Friday noon for the upcoming camp opening next Monday morning. Withdrawals reduced the list but it remains above 400 as officers prepare to handle 500 to 600 recruits. Clothing and equipment have been taken to camp and issued as recruits report. Colonel Waltz, camp commander, addressed NCOs with duties.
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National Guard
Citizens’ Regiment
Waltz
Fair Bond Election To Be Called Monday
City council postpones consideration of a 1 000 000 bond measure for fair grounds and exposition buildings after delays in preparing ordinances and proclamation. City Attorney Gillette says forty days notice may be required, pushing election to late July. Agreement reached on form of election call between fair association and city officials.
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Gillette
Fair Association
Too Fat Get More Fresh Air Diet Warning
Dieting advice urges moderation and air exposure to fight obesity. It promotes oil of kerein capsules from Sommer's drug store as a weight loss aid, recommending one capsule after each meal and before bed, weighing regularly until reaching normal weight. The copy stresses dangers of indoor living and claims quick but safe results.
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Sommer
City Bonds for Public Works Planned in Election Call
The city will seek bonds only for public projects such as parks plazas a geological garden and other necessary buildings. The charter grants authority for such improvements and spending how the funds are used will be controlled. Regular polling places and election judges will be set by the council. The fair committee aims to secure a large majority to quiet local objections.
Army orders Major Farber and others reassigned
Military notices list Major Charles W Farber retired to active duty in Monterey relieving Major Henry Kinnison and Captain Gouverneur V Packer. Capt Clarence H Connor Medical Corps to report for duty at eastern department camp and granted ten days leave. Capt Archibald F Commisskey Cavalry recalled from Philippine duties June 15 to US. Major Truman O Murphy to report to adjutant general. Lt John H Hester detailed to Georgia Military College. Adolph Hugenot granted seven days leave. Lt Francis R Hunter to join Second Cavalry. Lt Walter W Wynne to Fort Sam Houston for aviation service examination. Capt Clarence H Knight discharged June 15.
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Charles W. Farber
Presidio of
Monterey
Henry Kinnison
Gouverneur V. Packer
Third Infantry
Clarence H. Connor
Archibald F. Commiskey
Cavalry
Philippine Department
United States
Truman O. Murphy
Adjutant General
John H. Hester
Sixteenth Infantry
Georgia Military College
Milledgevill
Adolph Hugenot
Fifth Infantry
Francis R.hunter
Second Cavalry
Walter W. Wynne
Twelfth Cavalry
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Signal Corps
Clarence H. Knight
Corps of Engineers
Appeal to Owners on Sunday Closing for Car Dealers
The San Antonio Automobile and Accessory Dealers Association asks motor car owners to express views on Sunday closing of car and supply shops. They seek owner sentiment on whether to close Sundays, noting rest for workers and weekly purchasing needs. Also, Fort Sam Houston invites sealed proposals by June 21, 1916 to build twelve cavalry stables.
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San Antonio Automobile and Accessory Dealers’ Association
Ft. Sam Houston
Tex
Rotarians Install Their New Officers at Luncheon
San Antonio Rotary Club installed new officers at a St. Anthony Hotel luncheon. George Holmgreen became president, Porter F. Loring vice president, Paul Scholz secretary treasurer, and Gus Zalmanzig sergeant at arms. New directors named were Frank A. Winerich Emil E. Hillie F. E. Scobey J. Frank Davis Dr. W. B. Russ Elmer Abbey and J. R. Sprague. A burro canaries presentation was announced with free rides for children and year round use of burros at Brackenridge Park Zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
F. E. Scobey
J. Frank Davis
W. B. Russ
Elmer Abbey
J. R. Sprague
Miller
Burro Committee
Slayer Brown
Rotary Club
Summer Term of Court to Open July 31
District Judge W S Anderson announced a special summer term of the Thirty seventh District Criminal Court will run from July 31 to September 16 with main settings likely the four directors of the Federal Bank & Trust Company facing 17 indictments each for alleged deposits while the bank was insolvent. Additional capital cases may be set for defendants jailed without bond as docket reduction is planned before the term ends.
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W. S. Anderson
Thirtyseventh District Criminal Court
Federal Bank & Trust Company
Bexar County
Grand Jury
Anderson
Travel Offer to New York Round Trip via New Orleans Steamer
An advertisement notes a round trip fare of 84 dollars 15 cents to New York with return via New Orleans and steamer. Operated by Southern Pacific.
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Sutherlang Springs
Southern Pacific
New York
New Orleans
Southern Pacifice
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