George Peddy speaks on suffrage at Alamo Plaza
George Peddy, student officer at Camp Kinston, urged Woman's Suffrage and support for Texas University during a talk on Alamo Plaza. Introduced by J Ira Kercheville, he argued women deserve the ballot and urged San Antonio citizens to back the university amid the governor's veto and the legislative threat.
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George Peddy
Camp Kinston
Texas University
Alamo Plaza
San Antonio
Equal Franchise League
J. Ira Kercheville
San Anonio
Plan to clear criminal docket shifts cases to other districts
District Attorney D A McAskill secured a pledge from Judge S G Tayloe to hold a summer term and try criminal cases if transfers from the Thirty seventh District are possible. He plans to move 20 felony cases to the Forty fifth District and expects Judge W S Anderson to approve. Earlier a portion was moved to Judge J T Slader's Seventy third District, easing congestion but leaving many cases.
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Thirty-seventh District Court
D. A. McAskill
S. G. Tayloe
McAskill
Seventythird District Court
J. T. Slader
Fort Sam Houston to House 40000 Draft Troops at Camp Wilson
Preparations at Fort Sam Houston target Camp Wilson for up to 40000 selectees to train after September 1. Cantonments will be two stories high with double bunks, permanent structures, and space for infantry units as well as cavalry and artillery near the new tract between Camp Wilson and Salado Creek. A new Katy rail switch will connect the remount site with the International and Great Northern line to support the expansion.
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Fort Sam Houston
Camp Wilson
George BE. Kessler
Quartermaster General
Washington
Camp Wilson Field
Cavalry
Artillery
Salado Creek
Harry L. Rogers
Katy
Remount
International and Great Northern
Infantry Parades At Camp Wilson Fort Sam Houston
Parades by the Fifty seventh infantry with 1951 men at Camp Wilson and the Nineteenth Infantry at the infantry post are held weekly. General Parker notes recruits are proficient and the show earns praise. Aeroplane flights occur nearly every morning south of town and field church services are planned at Camp Kelly with sacred music by a military band.
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Camp Wilson
Fort Sam Houston
Fifty-seventh Infantry
Parker
Camp Kelly
Doherty
Gallagher Named Air Reserve Captain From San Antonio
J. Frank Gallagher former San Antonio city treasurer becomes a captain in the aviation officers reserve corps. In Washington he accepted the commission and will return to San Antonio for non flying duty at Camp Kelly as a paymaster.
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J. Frank Gallagher
San Antonio
Aviation Officers’ Reserve Corps
Gallagher
Washington
Camp Kelly
Architect and Nurich dispute porte cochere plans
The Boston Transcript quotes an architect asking Nurich about plans for a porte cochere and grand entrance. Nurich objects to the word Salve over the door, remarking it is not his business model.
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Nurich
Porte Cochere
Boston Transcript
Sunday Baseball Boys Mystery Chord in Philadelphia Record
A puzzling Sunday baseball question prompts playful banter about where players go after games. The exchange hints at mischief and pursuit, reflecting a lighthearted scene from the Philadelphia Record.
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Willie
Wille
Philadelphia Record
Progressive businessman Eki Hioki eyed as future Japanese ambassador
May represent Japan Eki Hioki vice president of the American Japan Society is regarded as a leading progressive business figure. He previously served as Minister to China and is viewed as a likely candidate for the next Japanese Ambassador to the United States.
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Eki Hioki
American-Japan Society
Japan
China
United States
City Budget for 1917 18 to be Presented in San Antonio Council
The San Antonio city budget for the 1917 18 fiscal year is to be presented at the city commission meeting Monday afternoon. Officials expect the total to reach a record high near 1.5 million dollars as department heads urge vital improvements, while Mayor Bell aims to prune nonessential appropriations. The current year’s spending is projected around 1.3 million with last year’s operating costs about 1.24 million for eleven months.
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San Antonio
Bell
Lesson of a storm highlights cost to working girls
The Detroit Free Press notes last week’s rain stripped workers of hundreds in ruined footwear and clothing. It urges carrying a cheap umbrella and rain gear, arguing proper dress and punctual repairs earn respect and cut long term waste.
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Detroit Free Press
Ivory headed cane sparks match with Charlie
A Florida Times-Union item notes a playful exchange about a cane with an ivory head as a potential gift for Charlie, hinting at wit and social timing in family banter.
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Charlie
Florida Times-Union
County boards step up Bexar land value to five dollars per acre
Bexar County commissioners as board of equalization set minimum assessed value at five dollars per acre, replacing prior low assessments as two and three dollars. The plan uses a modified Sommers system to ensure uniform valuation, with about 2000 postcard notices sent for owners to object and present their case. The aim is to equalize taxes and shift more burden onto previously underpaid lands, while overall tax revenue may rise to fund roads and maintenance.
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Bexar County
Kickers
Board of Equalization
Schumers
Bexar
Ambitious shopper seeks apparel and cash in comic scene
A languid narrator enters a grand emporium and orders mercenary socks and kid gloves. The exchange escalates with requests for scarves and the best umbrellas, culminating in a demand for money to pay. The rapid callouts list multiple names as staff respond to the quirky buying spree.
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Emperium
J Gay
John William
Henry
Thomas
James
Simpleminded youth pays debt with quirky receipt
In southeast Kansas, Bill Beasley, known for dodging debts, pays a creditor after a heated dispute. He then shows a self styled receipt proclaiming, in misspelled legalese, that he owes nothing and will not pay. The odd document names John Hobby and asserts habeas corpus and nux vomica.
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Kansas
Bill Beasley
Bill
John Hobby
Colonel Corrects Bandmaster On Uniform Performance
A French colonel famed for neatness but lacking musical ear praises uniforms and instrument care yet insists on synchronized finger movements during performance. He instructs the band to lift fingers together in exact rhythm: one, swo one, two.
Reinforced Concrete Filing Cabinets and Safes Idea
A New York inventor proposes reinforced concrete filing cabinets and safes as a durable storage solution. The concept emphasizes strong construction to resist impact and corrosion, aiming to provide secure, long lasting organizational furniture.
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New York
SWIMS AND GARDEN PARTY FUND YWCA FUNDRAISER
The YWCA opens the pool to non members and hosts a Japanese garden party on the roof to raise funds for two representatives to the summer conference in Hollister Missouri. Miss Belle Graves and resident girls organized the event with lanterns and costumes. Reports say Camp Idlewilde near Comfort notes good activities and dates July 20 21 and August 6 20 are full for girls camps.
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Young Woman's Christian Association
Association
Hollister
Ee States
Belle Graves
Rosalie Venable
Denver
Colorado
Community Canning Clubs Planned in Bexar County
The Chamber of Commerce launches a campaign to form ten community canning clubs in Bexar County with five steam canners and trained home economics teachers. Demonstrations will use school houses, teach substitute dishes, and loan machines to locals after sessions. Plans include larger cannery purchases and joint family or community canning parties to preserve produce for winter.
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Cas.ag
Bexar County
Chamber of Commerce
Ellen Wright
Viola Drew
Stella Anderson
Helen Leary
Emma Pirie
FP. ¥. Stewart
J. M. Vance
The
Under One Flag in the Nation's Hour of Peril
A Tribune column reflecting on Civil War memory, urging national unity and gratitude as Confederate veterans in gray and blue march to Washington. It contrasts sacrifice in the South with wartime Europe, calling for courage and generosity to honor those who served under one flag.
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Henry Saylor Harrison
New York Tribune
Virginia
France
America
Washingon
Joffre
Pennsylvania Avenue
Texas doctors to join Medical Reserve Corps tour
Texas will furnish over 300 doctors and perhaps 500 for the Medical Reserve Corps. Dr. W. B. Russ announces a touring board itinerary across the state starting June 19 at McKinney and ending July 3 in Fort Worth. The board emphasizes strict medical and character examinations and premiums for home practice to support field physicians.
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Texas
Army
W. B. Russ
State Committee of National Defense
Ae Section
Texas Board of Examiners
Medical Reserve Corps
McKinney
Dallas
Marshall
Palestine
Houston
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Austin
Waco
Wichita Falls
Lubbock
Sweetwater
Adeline
Fort Worth
Board of Examiners
W. H. Hargis
E. W. Loomis
A. F. Beverley
B. L. Eastland
Russ
Holman Taylor
J. M. Inge
Denton
I. C. Chase
J. W. Burns
Cuero
J. KE. Thompson
Galveston
J. L. Burgess
Frank ©. Beall
J. 11
Foster
H. M. Doolittle
FE. H. Carey
State Medical Association
8. P. Rice
Martin
W. B. Collins
State Board of Health
M. P. McElhannon
Belton
James Kennedy
Fort Bliss
R. F. Metcalfe
Fort Sam Houston
Edgar W. Loomis
J. G. Flynn
Fort Crockett
Red Cross
Red Cross Ambulance’ Corps
John V. Spring
Dr. Spring
Printers' Band Bail Dance Featured With Moonlit Effects
The Printers' Band Bail promises a big season dance with elaborate electrical effects and a mellow moonlight atmosphere. Willett's augmented arch is highlighted, Turner Hall hosts the event on Wednesday June 20 with gents 65 cents and ladies free.
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Willett
Turner Hall
Soldier 23 Wanted in Binghamton on Statutory Charge
A 23 year old soldier was arrested in Binghamton New York Saturday afternoon on a statutory charge. Police chief Ornelius P Cronin arrived with a warrant and papers for transfer and will depart Sunday morning with the prisoner.
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Binghampton
N. Y
Ornelius P. Cronin
Cronin
I Will Trust You, C. W. Davis, credit jeweler
Adv indicates a notice about a trust or credit transaction connected to C. W. Davis, a jewelry business at 805 North Navarro Street. The brief item lists a name and a local credit lender context without further details.
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C. W. Davis
Credit Jeweler
N. Navarro St
Adv
Superfluous Hate removed with electric needle
A Crockett advertisement proclaims Mrs. Gallagher underwent an electric needle treatment to remove superfluous hate.
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Crockett
Gallagher
Thieves Steal Hams From Wilson Co Plant
A Friday night theft at Wilson and Co packers yielded thirty seven hams and two boxes of bologna sausage. Police report notes the haul and ongoing investigation by local authorities.
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Wilson & Co
Local Notices and Events Mixed with Crime Report
A 14 year old Mexican boy was arrested for bicycle theft with four frames recovered at his home. Police found many bicycle parts, and one frame traced to police headquarters. Also listed are various ads for clothing stores, loans, dances, and community events including a bakery fire false alarm and sprinkler response.
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Foster and Seimmelmann
Gus Jorke
Arbor Place
North
Colorado Street
Alamo Jewelry Seeks Gold and Jewelry Trade Offers
Alamo Jewelry Co invites buyers to trade in or sell old gold silver diamonds and coins at 16 Alamo Plaza. The advertisement urges quick cash and mentions a specialty in precious metals and jewelry.
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Alamo Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Ktebe's Jewelry Store Ady High Price Notice
A snippet notes high prices at Ktebe's Jewelry Store located at 306 Main Ave Ady. The readable text hints at a local pricing alert or promotion but provides limited detail on exact items or dates.
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Ktebe's Jewelry Store
Main Ave.Ady
School Tax Increase Passed by One Vote in District 32
County commissioners canvassed yesterday the Common School District No. 32 election results on raising the tax from 20 to not more than 50 cents per $100. Returns show the increase carried by 8 to 1, with one dissenting vote.
Juneteenth Observance Set for San Antonio Parks
Negroes plan a week long Juneteenth celebration at San Pedro Park in San Antonio with speeches and patriotic exercises. The event runs Tuesday through Saturday night featuring Negro orators and invited white San Antonians to address attendees.
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San Antonio
San Pedro Park
The Cow Manufac Turer Details Casein Production
An article notes cows as industrial assets and explains casein extraction from skimmed milk. It describes heating to 133 degrees, adding sulfuric acid, washing curd, drying into powder, and yields about 3 1/2 pounds from 100 pounds of skimmed milk.
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Pop-uiar Science Monthly
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Macdona Shooting Club
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