San Antonio urged to back English rail line to Rio Grande Valley
Business leaders and prominent citizens press for raising the bonus to fund the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad. They argue the connect will open the Rio Grande valley’s fertile trade, boost the harbor at Rockport, attract foreign capital, and secure San Antonio’s growth and regional dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grahmham
San Antonio
San Angelo
Kansas City
Mexico City
Rio Grande Valley
George Co. Saur
Texas
Jd. N. Brown
Chamber of Commerce
Franz C. Groos
Brownsville
Houston
W. F. McCaleb
Franklin
J. K. Baretta
East Texas
B. J. Mauermann
Saul Wolfson
Gulf Coast
Rockport
George Brackenridge
Henry L. Halff
Fred W. Cook
Fredericksburg
L. B. Clegg
San Antonio, Rockport
F. M .Swearingen
B. F. Nicholson
San Antonio press on English railroad scheme and bonuses
L J Hart argues a great English backed railroad will connect Winnipeg to the Rio Grande, opening trade from the empire south and across Texas. He predicts no future bonuses needed after securing this line and urges quick community subscriptions to fund the project and attract manufacturing plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Winnipeg
United States
San Angélo
Fort Worth
Dallas
Wall Street
San Antonio
Ulcer Cure Claims With BBB and Personal Testimonials
Patient letters from Mobile Alabama Center Point Texas and Atlanta Georgia praise BBB blood medicine 2.2.2. as curing ulcers and sores after other treatments failed. Mrs. Marie Cooper R. J. Irving Miss Florence King report leg and foot recovery with no inflammation and pain. Dozens of cases cited and money back guarantee offered by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Cooper
Mobile
Ala
R. J. Irving
Center Point
Texas
Florence King
Atlanta
Free Clinic 10 Seeks County Cooperation at Directors Meeting
The Free Clinic association holds a 5 PM directors meeting at the Travis club to review soliciting reports for a new hospital and discuss county cooperation on destitute medical care. Officials expect about $10,000 for the building fund and plan a rummage sale next Tuesday over the Plaza theater to boost contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Clinic Association
Travis Club
Plaza Theater
Texas Commission Vows to Fight Cotton Belt Rate Dispute
Texas commission rejects surrender of Texas ports to railroads amid interstate challenges. Commissioner Williams defends jurisdiction over cotton export rates after Cotton Belt proposed 52.5 cents to New Orleans, contesting Texas port charges as potentially discriminatory. He pledges careful action to protect Texas interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas Commission
Texas Points
Texas
Williams
H. L. Ziegler
Galveston
Ziegler
New Orleans
Cigar Fire at Hicks Building Office Smothered
A blaze started by a cigar thrown into a waste basket in the office of C. Ly. Gates in the Hicks building prompted two fire companies to respond at 2730 o clock. A rug was placed over the fire and flames were extinguished with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ly. Gates
Hicks
Texas Postmasters Hear Many Speeches
The Texas Postmasters association held a morning session with speeches on stock on hand and proper handling of mail to Mexican patrons. Edward Arnold highlighted expediting railway mail work, drawing applause. The afternoon planned officer elections with Galveston favored as next meeting site and Vaughan likely to be president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Postmasters’ Association
H.”O. Stansbury
Rosebud
Caroline Cotulla
Cotulla
Edward Arnold
San Antonio
Arnold
Galveston
Bay City
John L. Vaughan
Medina Valley lands put up for sale near Lytle Devine
W S Ayres of Chicago arrived in San Antonio to survey and inspect the Medina Valley Irrigation lands. Dr F S Pearson plans 12000 acres in the first tract between the IL and G N and Southern Pacific near Lytle and Devine. Cleared land and canal laterals already under way with two new towns planned along the rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Ayres
Chicago
Medina Valley Irrigation Company
San Antonio
F.S. Pearson
Medina
Southern Pacific
Lytle
Devine
German Fleet Leaves New York After Harborside Visit
German cruisers Moltke Stettin and Bremen planned to sail from New York Harbor in the Hudson anchorage period. Moltke and Stettin head to Kiel while Bremen stays longer in American waters. Rear Admiral Paschwitz and officers to be honored at a Union League luncheon hosted by Samuel W Fairchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudson
Moltke
Stettin
Bremen
Kiel
Paschwitz
Samuel W. Fairchild
Union League Club
Rain in North Texas Boosts Wheat Prospects
Heavy rains across Northwest Texas over 48 hours place winter wheat in the safe column with an estimated 1,600,000 bushels to be produced in Dallam Moore Sherman Hutchinson Haneford and Ochiltree counties. Other crops are in first class condition and cattlemen report excellent range conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalhart
Tex
Texas
Dallam
Moore
Sherman
Hutchinson
Haneford
Ochiltree
Wed Evening Wedding of Alice Friedrich and Archie Bret Leigh
Miss Alice Friedrich and Archie Bret Leigh wed at the Friedrich home with Rev. Arthur Jones officiating. Attendant Hazel Friedrich and best man Stanley B. Marks joined the ceremony as the couple departed for Galveston to begin their new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Friedrich
A. B. Leigh
Rev
Arthur Jones
Archie Bret Leigh
Ed Friedrich
First Presbyterian Church
Hazel
Stanley B. Marks
Mrs. Leigh
Galveston
Roosevelt mass meeting plans and Heney exclusion attempt
The report covers planned Roosevelt mass meeting postponement justified by possible presidential visit or post contest hearings. It also details a motion to oust Francis J. Heney from the Republican National Committee, based on alleged Democrat ties, which failed after committee inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fials
Charles W. Fairbanks
Resolutionis Committee
Roosevelt
Chicago
National Committee
Heney
Francis J. Heney
San Francisco
Republican National Committee
W. S. Sturgess
Arizona
Thomas Thorson
South Dakota
Sturgess
Patrick Calhoun
Able
Mack Plans Democratic Convention Steps In Baltimore
In Baltimore national committee meetings expect Chairman Mack to outline convention plan within the week. The arrangements committee meets June 20 to select temporary officers as headquarters open for Mack and Wilson Clark camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mil
Democratic National Committee
Mack
Arrangements
Democratic Committee
National Committee
Wilson
Champ Clark
Chicago
Campaign committee plans echoed in national race chatter
Norman E. Mack said there is nothing new about a campaign committee and a chairman working with the national committee chair, noting such committees existed in every presidential campaign except the last. He added the formation would depend on the wishes of the nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Committee
Norman E. Mack
Wood
Baltimore
Candidates File for Democratic Primaries in Bexar County
Fifty three candidates including all Citizens' League members and some Callaghan backers filed with County Chairman H. E. Hildebrand to be on the Democratic ticket for the July 27 primaries. The county executive committee meets Monday to fill four vacancies, allot primary costs, and determine ticket ordering by lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ League
Callaghan
H. E B. Hildebrand
Bexar County Democratic Executive Committee
Hildebrand
Governor Colquitt to Speak in San Antonio June 26
Governor O B Colquitt is set to visit San Antonio on June 26 to address the Colquitt club of Bexar County if no intervening events occur. A rally at Turner Hall is anticipated with a 50 member campaign committee to report precinct activity and seek broad public support for a large majority in the county. Woodward special rubber tires are endorsed by Woodward Carriage Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Colquitt
San Antonio
Colquitt Club
Bexar County
Martin J. Arnold
Turner Hall
Urges Negro To Work To Become Reliable
Co J Carter, chairman of the local negro Pythian finance committee, urges Africans American workers to be businesslike and law abiding to succeed. The event opened under Dr A N Prince with officer reports and tonight's officer elections. A drill by the Uniform Bank is planned at Market Hall and the next night’s public installation follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Travis Park Methodist Church
John F. Onion
Co. B. Cross
South Heights Methodist Church
Travis Park Church
Uniform Bank
Elk No
Unity
Lotus O
Co. J. Carter
Negro Pythian Finance Committee
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of Negro Pythians of
Texas
A. N. Prince
W. 8. Willis
George M. Guest
Paris
Supreme Representative
M. R. Barnes
J. W. Cornish
Houston
H. Norris
Dallas
L. B. Reynolds
Grand Court
Dinner party honors June bride Mrs. John Harrison Mills
Mrs. Edwin Claude Mills hosts a dinner this evening in honor of June bride Mrs. John Harrison Mills. Covers are set for Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Mills Mr. and Mrs. Sam VY Betters Mr. and Mrs. Grant Chase Mills and Mr. and Mrs. John Harrison Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Claude Mills
John Harrison Mills
A. T. Mills
Sam VY. Betters
Grant Chase Mills
John. Harrison Mills
Death of Frederick Passy
Paris reports the death of Frederick Passy the French economist and peace apostle in Paris yesterday at age ninety one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Passy
Paris
Have the Light Follow You on Your Vacation
A short travel feature urges readers to carry a guiding light on trips for safety and mindfulness. It discusses practical tips for staying calm, staying aware, and enjoying destinations while maintaining a steady personal rhythm.
Capudine Offers Quick Headache Relief and Cold Aid
Hicks' Capudine is advertised as removing headache causes from heat cold stomach or nerves. The liquid remedy is described as pleasant to take and useful for colds and flu symptoms. Available in 10c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apudine
Williams' Kidney Pills Promises Kidney Relief
Advertised remedy Williams' Kidney Pills claims to cure nervous strain and kidney bladder trouble with symptoms described as pains in the loins side and back a pale under eye area and facial flabbiness. Sold by all druggists price 50 cents. Beveale by A. MM. Pischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
A. MM. Pischer
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Ugher
GEO. A. Dickel 4 Co. Distillers
Nashville
Tenn
Seradickela
Parmer
Waco
Charlies Rees
Rees
Houston St
Orpheum Theatre
Commerce St
Charles S. Jordan
Somerville
Mass
Jordan
Boston
L. J. Hart
B.B.B
Ayres of
Era Squadron
North
Miscour
Citizens League
Colquitt
Woodward
Woodward Carriage Co
Hicks’ Capudine
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