Women raise funds to buy flags for Civilian Camp
The Women of San Antonio aim to raise 200 dollars by Tuesday noon to purchase an American flag and a regimental flag for the Civilians Training Camp of the Southern Department. About 135 dollars had been reported by noon Monday, with lists of donors to be published and ceremonies planned upon delivery.
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San Antonio
Southern Department
William Aubrey
Cecil A. Lyon
Fort Sam Houston
British yards increase mercantile tonnage output
British shipyards are enlarging mercantile tonnage capacity with extended berths new iron works and engine shops. Several vessels near completion with Clyde works finishing ships as government facilities prepare for future civilian use.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Clyde
Amusements at Don-Ton Park Spotlight Kerrigan Show
J Warren Kerrigan star of The Gay Lord Waring drew strong applause at Don Ton Park last night. The five reel photoplay thrilled audiences as Kerrigan portrays a bold English nobleman wagering love and title on a dice throw. The Gay Lord Waring repeats tonight. Mme Petitclerc delivered excellent singing with Dixie drawing cheers. Smith's San Antonio band remained a major attraction.
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J. Warren Kerrigan
Lord Waring
Don-Ton Park
Kerrigan
Mme. Petitclerc
Smith
San Antonio
Princess Theater Highlights Stage Acts This Week
Mariette's Mannikins headline with a life like miniature stage and an audience in the boxes. Adams and Hicks perform clever hoop routines and comic bits. The Hughes Sisters sing and dance with new numbers, Bond More delivers jokes, and moving pictures include a comedy and a two reel drama at the Princess.
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Mariette’s
Mannikins
Princess Theater
Adams
Hicks
Hughes Sisters
Bond More
Nails In Leg Bone After Accident At Bay City
Bay City Michigan. Arthur Stephen son a messenger was struck by a auto nearly three years ago. A crushed leg failed to heal after operations at Ann Arbor. Doctors used bone from the other leg for a splice, but recovery did not occur and amputation followed. Two rusted nails were found in the edge of the wounded bone. The entry includes a daughter ironing and a mother remark about Sunday work.
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Bay City
Mich
Arthur Stephenson
Ann Arbor
Stephenson
Camp Cecil Lyon Begins Drumhead Training With Real Bullets
Rookies at Camp Cecil A. Lyon fired 22 caliber rifles with holders for the first time, practicing target shooting under squad discipline. Battalion drills, tent pitching, and optional studies such as topography and signaling filled Monday as officers emphasized efficient marching and field craft.
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Cecil A. Lyon
George W. Helms
Starvey W. Miller
Millard F. Waitz
Gilbert M. Allen
Company H
San Antonio
Post Chapel
Gallieni Death Attributed to Treasonous Assault
Reports from New York state that Gen Joseph J Gallieni former French minister of war died after a murderous attack by a high ranking French army officer on charges of treason. Passengers arriving on the Lafayette told of the verdict.
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New York
Joseph 8
Gallieni
France
Lafayette
American Traders Aim to Open Copenhagen Expo Hub
Berlin reports a US syndicate plans to buy land in Copenhagen formerly used by the state railways to build large depots and show buildings for American goods. Hotels would host buyers from Russia and Japan, with a free port concept allowing goods to be exhibited in bond without Danish duties.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
Russia
Japan
America
Vacation tax aids infant care despite small summer funds
Mrs. Morris Stern donated ten dollars as a vacation tax for babies staying home in heat. Funds sent to The Light to benefit the Public Health Nurse Association have helped provide milk and ice to ill babies, though they fall short of establishing welfare stations. A musician complains about misrepresentation in print, while the owner jokes about advertising bargains for Stradivarius violins.
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Morris Stern
Public Health Nurse Association
Five Bicycles Stolen Amid Sunday Theft Spree
Police logged five bicycle thefts across Sunday afternoon and night with no recoveries. Three frames were recovered from the river at the Tolle Place crossing. Victims include E. Schieck, C. Rodriguez, Miguel Aldana, Paul Burke, and Eddie O'Down. A suspect was arrested two hours later on burglary charges after breaking in.
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Tolle Place Crossing
E. Schieck
Nebraska _ street
East Commerce Street
C. Rodriguez
South Brazos Street
Commerce Street
Miguel Aldana
Dolorosa Street
Brackenridge Park
Paul Burke
Iowa Street
Alamo Plaza
Eddie O’down
Eighth Street
Chicken thief threatens victim during home robbery
A man caught stealing chickens at R Garcia's residence on Hidalgo and Trinity streets threatened to kill Garcia if law enforcement was informed. The assailant, known to Garcia, fled after the threat early Sunday night.
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R. Garcia
Hidalgo
Trinity Streets
Garcia
Harris will filed for probate with estate valued at $50 000
The will of Sam L. Harris disposing of an estate valued around $50 000 was filed Monday for probate in the office of County Clerk Frank R. Newton. At the same time the application of Mrs. Han was noted.
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Sam L. Harris
Frank R. Newton
Han
Harris widow named independent executrix for 1909 will
The will dated November 23, 1909, handwritten by F Harris, names the widow as independent executrix and bequeaths two thirds to Mrs Harris with the remainder split between daughters Pauline and Eleanor. It asks the Frank Brothers stock be kept intact for three years and that the daughters’ share be under Mrs Harris’s control as she sees fit. Also notes travel by rail to New York and return on the oil burning Southern Pacific line.
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Nah F. Harris
Harris
Sol
Emil Frank
New York
Southern Pacific
Ady
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