San Antonio Wants Proof of Clean-Up Sincerity
A mass meeting called by the Chamber of Commerce will hear Senator Carlos Bee report on Washington’s view of San Antonio’s vice clean-up drive. President Franz C. Groos says the event aims to back city and county officials and show Army authorities the movement is genuine, not temporary.
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Baker
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Franz C. Groos
Carlos Bee
Washington
Bee
President Groos
Senator Bee
Groos
War Department
Mr. Groos
Dutch Shipping Prosperity Hits 1916 Dividend Boom
The Hague report says Dutch shipping firms had a record year in 1916 with three small firms paying dividends of 100 percent. The Associated Press correspondence notes overall prosperity across major shipping houses.
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Associated Press
The
Hague
Netherlands
Treaty Allows Japanese Mexican Physicians to Practice
TOKIO reports an agreement between Japan and Mexico recognizing licensed physicians' right to practice across borders. The accord grants mutual recognition, enabling doctors from each country to work in the other under agreed standards and credentials.
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Associated Press
Japan
Mexico
Dalton Learning Purchasing System in San Antonio
R. L. Dalton the citys new purchasing agent in San Antonio is studying the departments purchase methods and tests. A schedule arranged by retiring agent Ray M. Mackey will let salesmen confer with both men and purchases extend only to cover until Dalton qualifies after July 1. Dalton says the system is nearly foolproof and ensures the lowest prices through competition, promising large savings for the city. No changes are planned in key staff or shop personnel.
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R. L. Dalton
San Antonio
Ray M. Mackey
Mr. Dalton
Dalton
Thieves Escape Fire Escape After Grocery Break-in
Thieves broke into R. Maurer’s grocery at East Commerce and Hackberry late Saturday night but fled after being seen. They used the elevator to reach the second floor then jumped to a roof and escaped down the fire escape. Police could not trace them.
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R. Maurer
East Commerce
Hackberry Streets
Charles Hillreth
Burleson Street
Supreme Court Dismisses Open Shop Labor Injunction
Washington June 11 The Supreme Court dismissed injunction proceedings brought by New York woodwork manufacturers against carpenters unions under the Sherman act. The court ruled such remedies can be secured only by the government. Justices McKenna Vandevanter Brandeis dissented.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
New York
McKenna, Vandevanter and
Brandeis
Archers In Lafayette Squadron Practice On Ground
May 25. Medieval archery with bows and arrows is a favorite pastime for the American aviators of the Lafayette squadron during off flight hours. They have erected a target on their flying ground and many pilots have become skilled with the ancient weapon while intervals of target practice alternate with machine gun firing during their aerial patrols over the German lines.
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Associated Press
Lafayette
Iceland Adopts Compulsory National Service
Iceland's Parliament approved compulsory national service for all young men. Each recruit must complete six months of labor on projects of national importance, including bridge and road construction and public buildings.
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Iceland
Associated Press
Reykjavik
Russia Adopts New Calendar in Russian Press
VLADIVOSTOK reports local papers announce the old style Russian calendar is abolished and dates will be reckoned by the new style Western calendar. The switch marks a shift in everyday timekeeping across Russia as officials publish the change for public use.
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Russia
Associated Press
Vladivostok
Siberia
Record 169 Arrests in 48 Hours Across City Police
Police headquarters logged 169 arrests in 48 hours ending Monday 7 am. The operation involved all police branches, Federal officers, military police, and Camp Wilson staff. Sunday night 28 women were held for vagrancy, with another raid bringing several white men to book on gaming charges.
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Police Department
Quartermaster’s Department
Camp Wilson
Precinct 49 Urges Mass Meeting Tonight on War Bond
Citizens of Precinct 49 are asked to attend an 8 o'clock mass meeting at the fire station corner Presa and Hicks Avenue. The gathering aims to organize for subscribing to the Liberty Loan War Bond. R Neil Campbell, Chairman. Ad.
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Precinct 49
Cor
Presa
Hicks Ave
R. Neil Campbell
Ady
Gifts Acknowledged By Protestant Orphans Home Board
A list of donations from diverse supporters is reported at the board meeting including Pioneer Flour Mills twenty three dollars and gifts from individuals such as W. Berry ten to fifteen dollars, D. Fernandez five dollars, various boxes of fruit clothing toys and dolls from groups like Tuesday Musical Club and St. Michael's Guild Texas, and other assorted contributions.
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Orphans’ Home
Pioneer Flour Mills
W. €. Berry
D. Fernandez
A. S. McDaniels
Emma Reuter
Agnes Cotton
Pine Street
A. H. Winkenhower
Willis Johnson
Soldier’s Bakery
Fidelis Matron Cavalry Baptist Church
Joe Berlin
Tuesday Musical Club
St. Michael's Guild
Kenedy
Texas
H. Reed
Isle of Man Power Shift Echoes Woman Suffrage Law
A note on the Isle of Man describes women outnumbering men and confirms that woman suffrage is the jurisdictional law on the island. The remark frames the island as a place where gender balance and voting rights are notable features.
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Isle of Man
Little Island
Obituary of Mrs Keiffer Alley San Antonio
Mrs Keiffer Alley age 19 wife of A D Alley died at 2 pm Sunday at 2724 Monterey Street. She was born in Jefferson County Alabama and had lived in San Antonio three years. Survived by husband parents Mr and Mrs C Watson of San Antonio three sisters Mrs W S Mead Mrs R W Mead Leonard Texas and Miss Wilmer Watson San Antonio three brothers George Oscar Watson Leonard Texas James Watson Van Buren Arkansas. Funeral held 4 pm Monday from the residence with Rev W W Lee of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Interment Mission Burial Park.
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Keiffer Alley
A. D. Alley
Monterey Street
Alley
Jefferson County
Ala
San Antonio
C. Watson
W. S. Mead
R. W. Mead
Leonard
Tex
Wilmer Watson
George and
Oscar Watson
Leonard, Tex
James Watson
van Buren
Ark
W. W. Lee
Calvary Baptist Church
Mission Burial Park
German native John H. Classen dies at 84 in Wetmore Texas
John H. Classen aged 84 died at 11 p m Sunday at his home on the Classen ranch near Wetmore Texas He was a native of Germany and had lived in Bexar County for 50 years He is survived by three sons Peter William and John Classen of Wetmore four daughters Mrs August Muegge of San Antonio Mrs Eliza Weidner Mrs Robert Frederick and Miss Helen Classen of Wetmore The funeral is set for 5 p m Monday at the residence with interment in the Classen Ranch burial grounds
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John H. Classen
Classen
Wetmore
Tex
Germany
Bexar County
Peter
William
John Classen
August Muegge
San Antonio
Eliza Weidner
Robert Frederick
Helen Classen
Pease of Burial
Classen Ranch
Death notice for William Henry Smith in San Antonio
William Henry Smith, 67, died at 6 o clock Sunday morning at 419 Delgado Street. He was a druggist and had lived in San Antonio twelve years. Funeral was at 5 o clock Sunday afternoon with interment in Cemetery No 1. He is survived by son G S Smith of Chicago daughter Mrs Zeta Jett of San Antonio and brother Dr Lee Smith of Doyle Texas
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William Henry Smith
Delgado Street
San Antonio
Smith
G.S. Smith
Chicago
Zeta Jett
Lee Smith
Doyle
Texas
Death of Miss Leonor Lopez at 23 in San Fernando
Miss Leonor Lopez 23 died at 3 Sunday afternoon at her mother's residence 636 Arbor Place. She is survived by mother Mrs Gertrude Lopez two brothers Richard and Paul Lopez and a sister Mrs G L Flores. Funeral at 5:30 at home then 6:30 services at San Fernando Cathedral. Interment in San Fernando Cemetery.
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Leonor Lopez
Gertrude Lopez
Arbor Place
Richard
Paul Lopez
G. L. Flores
San Fernando Cathedral
San Fernando
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co offers automobile equipment and related services. Contact via phone numbers listed as 871 and Adv for additional information.
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Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Army Orders Assign Officers to Fort Sam Houston
First Lieutenant Octavus M. Spencer assigned to Fort Sam Houston. Relieved from Medical Reserve Corps are First Lieutenants James C. Buryett Henry F. FruItnight Alvar Hull Adolphus A. McDaniel and Evan S. Evans. Captain Robert H. Willis Jr. transferred to office chief signal officer. Major Benjamin T. Simmons becomes inspector general Southern Department assistant department inspector.
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Medical Reserve Corps
Octavus M. Spencer
Fort Sam Houston
James C. Buryett
Henry F. Fruitnight
Alvar Hull
Adolphus A. M'Daniel
Evan S. Evans
Southern Department
Signal Corps
Robert H. Willis JR
Inspector General's Department
Benjamin T. Simmons
Women Outline Plan for Entertainments at Camps
A committee of women under the National League for Women's Service and war recreation board met at the Menger Hotel to organize wholesome entertainment for Camp Funston Wilson and Aviation Camp. Plans include a Saturday dance at the Gunter Hotel with committees for punch music flowers and invitations and calls for regulation of transportation prices between San Antonio and Leon Springs.
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Camp Funston Camp
Wilson
Aviation Camp
National League For Woman's Service
War Recreation Board
Menger Hotel
Carlos Bee
Gunter Hotel
Camp Funston
Camp Wilson
Bee
Ed Wolff
Lee Ransom
John Bullis
Roy Campbell
William Negley
San Antonio
Leon Springs
W. Rote
J. E. Harper
H. 8. Mulliken
Father and son recount a schoolyard fight
A boy tells his father he had a fight with Percy Raymond. The father responds calmly acknowledging the incident and notes that Raymond himself came to discuss it. The boy comments that the outcome was similar for both, showing a measured exchange of concern.
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Percy Raymond
Mr. Raymond
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