The Elks Home and Its Religion By Chaplain Marks
The article reflects on the Elks Home as a moral center advancing charity justice and brotherly love. It praises unity under God and humanity and describes the order as a beacon of virtue guiding members toward selfless service and community improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Marks
Bech
B. P.O
Arev
Harviesta
Manhoendt
Brotherhood
Charles Vivien
Hig Merry
Ike
Ife
God Aid
Ives
Brivay
B. P.O. BE
Dles
Tully
Miss Harrison a Noted Artist At Local Entertainment
R A Jennett notes Miss Harrison as a noted artist joining Wannus Gay night's program on Werner day. The local lineup includes Miss Nawue Willary Barris from Aq s in to the Sa Antono Chantunge Shytsian dyshoress performing poems and toasts. The reading is expected to be well rendered and showcase refined talent for the community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A Jennett
Wannus
Hyal
Nawue Willary Barris
Aqsin
Antono Chantunge
Halff Fishing for Fish at Corpus Christi Seashore
Mr Alet H Halff is reported to be among those at the seashore in Corpus Christi as part of a coastal fishing scene with locals and visitors noted in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alet H. Halff
Corpus Christi
President Autograph Card For Elks Festival
Mrs. L. B. Clegg requested a photograph of the president's autograph for Elks festivities. The card was sent as a reply and will be offered at the festival to be held June 16 to 18 in the new BY H bulkdag building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloe
L. B. Clegg
Vast Assembly Prep Under Way at ELKG Home
Reporters describe preparations for a large San Antonio festival at the new ELKG Home, with volunteers decorating the walls, artful booths, and a vaudeville rehearsal. The Ten Thumb wedding set for Thursday matinee promises charm for the young attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eBy
Sean A. Rosenfield
Monaye
Amw
Abe Hultes
Baathy
Willid
San Antonio
Desarya
What About the Samples by Victor Keller
The article notes rising interest in railroad commission actions on sample cargo and passenger baggage transport rules in Texas. A hearing date was set for May but postponed to July 11, with a Business Men's Club directors meeting scheduled and industry representatives from the Jubbers and Manufacturers' League and Retail Merchants' Association to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Keller
Raik Rean Commission of
Texas
Business Men’s Club
Ocinel
Jubbers
Rail Too Commission
Horse Runs Wild Through City Streets Night Incident
A horse hitched to a buggy bolted on West Commonree street about 2:30 AM. It damaged Alamo Street, crossed Alamo Plaza into Avenue D and entered Avery stable owned by W J Vollmer, prompting about 400 boys in charge to intervene as the hearse kept the middle of the street without a scratch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Commonree Street
Alamo A
Ind
Alamo Plaza
Avery
W. J. Vollmer
Farewell Party for John T. Wharton Jr at Market and Navarro
Lotus Lodge No 9 Knights of Pythias guests gathered after their meeting in the Ensire hall at Market and Navarro to toast the occasion. They wished Mr Wharton a long, happy life and a peaceful marriage with his bride, amid festive toasts and social cheering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotus Jodge No. $9
John Tl’ Wharton, Jr
Market and
Navarro Streets
Wharton
Wincelf
Mayor Callaghan Wears Purple Tie Pandemonium Sparks City Hall Sit-In
Reported chaos surrounds Mayor Bryan Callaghan as he enters City Hall in a purple tie and deer-embroidered cape. Citizens of the Ancient Order of Hibernians remark on the spectacle while officials debate sobriety and the mayor offers cheap used goods for sale to fund his image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Callaghan
Plese
Order of Hibernhias
A Lemon for J Stevens at Monte Carlo
A spoof travel note from Monte Carlo dated May 1808 recounts Jack Stevens’ offshore gambling tale and his boastful letters about finances and luck. The narrator teases a friend Rosey, mentions a ten thousand bet on red, and reflects on gambling culture and education of locals. The piece blends travel whimsy with comic bravado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon A. Rouenfield
Retein Tu
Brower
Jack Stevens
Monte Carlo
Deny Rosey
Hesu
The
Daily Light
Fron
Tenting on Old Camp Grounds
Dr. W Hoye Davis of this city travels to Los Angeles for the summer and recalls a 19th century overland trek from Sherman Texas to Los Angeles. He led a party for Butterfield and recounts battles with Indians near the Pecos and Guadalupe mountains with Captain Skillman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hamilton
W. Hoye Davis
Jane
Los Angeles
Cal
Dr. Davis
Lo Calliarnts
Sherman
Tex
Texas
St. Lonty
Pecos River
Horseshorn Crossing
Fort Conoho
Fort Belknin
Guadalupe Mountains
Captain Skillman
Skileyn
Ja Bret
Gintain Skiman
Ifa
Split on Juneteenth Celebrations in San Antonio
Two emancipation day events to mark Juneteenth in San Antonio, one at San Pedro Springs and the other at Union Park on River Avenue. Each celebration will feature parades, decorated vehicles, speaking, and organized by prominent local Black leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
San Pedro Springs
Union Park
River Avenue
San Pedre Springs
Square deal for antis and pros in primaries
Chairman C. TL Buss told the Elks reporter that primaries this year will see major votes, more than ever before. He claimed both sides will have a fair representation at the polls and that prohibitionists will be active on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. TL. Buss
Elks
Mieu
Explosion Near Mill Bridge Reported by Wyche Elis
A local report describes a large explosion near the mill bridge. Wyche Elis, noted as the reporter for Tha laght, cites a weather-tinged explanation that the wind blew up the river, reflecting an informal correspondent's inquiry into the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkens
Elis
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Harrison
Ellis Vaudeville
San Antonio Daily Light Publishing Co
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Lodge
Light and
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Elkg Home
John H. Wharton
Mayor Callaghan
San Antonio, Texas
W. B. Hamilton, JF
R. OW
Jennett
R. C. Lehman Ther
Ss. Fomby Esquira
Raymond Keller
Rabel Samuel Marks
J. Stevens
Ohio Country
Herve
Rosey
Stoney
Boone
Prince of
Pilaeit
Pilener
Wolff
Venice
René
Ieadipe
Fritz Gros
Hot
Eugene Presuott
Lanre Heights
Eugene Prescott
San Antonio Supply Co
East Commerce St
Geo.c. Baker
Florist
East Park Avenue
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