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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
6
In New York on June 12 representatives of the nation’s leading railroads and railroad employes unions resumed wage and hours negotiations after an adjournment. Rail officials asked a few days to answer questions raised by labor leaders about the impact of company proposals while unions reiterated they deserve a similar explanation from management.
Local society notes list several events including a formal opening of St Anthony roof garden, Beta Alphas al fresco party in Boerne, and Young People's Society gathering at Travis Park Methodist Church. Also featured are Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Red Cross, Missionary activities, and a Swift & Company beef sales report for San Antonio.
At Wagoner high school, Corley P. McDarment faces murder charges in the Watts killing and Moss shooting. A prospective juror, H O Duncan, was excused after identification confusion, while Moss testifies as a wounded witness. Legal teams from Watts and Moss families hire special counsel for the case.
An advertisement notes a $75.35 round trip fare to New York and back on the D verse Route. It mentions rail warfare imagery with Ol] Burning Locomotives and cites Southern Pacific as the carrier.
Southern Pacific advertisement touts daily through sleeper service to Memphis and Chicago, emphasizing convenient long distance travel options and scenic routes.
California acts to feed Belgian and northern French war victims for one day. California products valued at seventy thousand dollars will be collected. Committees are appointed to organize the drive.
Mrs E F Simms hosted a motor party to Morgans Point with luncheon at Blacks. The June 15 class of the high school plans its first annual reunion with a Brackenridge park picnic. Numerous club events and visits across Houston feature Daughters of the Confederacy, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Delta Gamma Taus, and local families. The O Connor Allen wedding publicized. other residents undertake travels and civic organizing. Several names and places appear, including 1805 Prairie avenue and Denver boulevard.
Admiral George Dewey, head of the general and joint board, says the North Sea clash between British and German fleets ended in a draw. He notes the fight underlines the need for a powerful navy and for the United States to build more battleships and rely on battle cruisers in future warfare. He cautions that authentic details are limited while stressing national defense reliance on a strong fleet.
Mrs. Henry Diehl and Mrs. John Hicks hosted an afternoon shower at 625 Mason street for sister Miss Pauline Uhr. Pink and white blossoms graced the room. prizes awarded in a guessing contest won by Miss Martha Engelharth and Mrs. Reich erzer. ices and cake served.
Mr and Mrs Richard Schaefer entertained a Denison group last week in honor of Miss Helen Marshall Miss Kate Marshall and Marguerite Toner. Attending were Martha Schendel Johanna Schiel Bertha Henkel Oscar Schendel Lindsey Smith Will Sohn Paul Hans Edward Lamm Conrad Henkel Mrs Mary Henkel and Mr and Mrs Joe Hans and Mr and Mrs Adolph Delgado.
A Saturday meeting with 250 representatives from forty German American groups voted to hold a bazaar the first week of October to raise funds for the German and American Red Cross. C A Goeth named chairman and Paul J Herrting secretary. committees to be formed soon.
A memorial gathering in honor of Sholem Aleichem has been called for Monday night at Modern Woodmen's hall 117 North Flores by leading Jewish organizations. The author famed for fifty humorous books and likened to a Jewish Mark Twain will be celebrated with readings from his most humorous work as requested in his will.
A lighthearted quote urges readers to consult physicians about laughter and health, suggesting humor can be part of wellness discussions and medical advice. It underscores the value of dialogue between patient and clinician.
The San Antonio Turn Verein will host a card party at 8 15 p m Thursday. The annual meeting is set for Monday evening June 26 with officers to be elected for the next year.
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