Saengerfest Committees Formed for 1916 Texas Fest
The Saengerfest officers formed by San Anselto German societies appointed committees for the 31st Texas Saengerfest to be held at Beethoven Hall in May 1916. President Jacob Wagner named chairs for hotel arrangements, denonation, reception, entertainment, and parking, with many local members listed. The festival expects 800 to 1,000 singers from out of town and features a massed chorus of at least 600, plus a San Antonio chorus with fourteen German and three English and mixed choruses, with hotel and guest arrangements under discussion for proper entertainment.
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San Anel
Megemann
G. Mintel
Rudolf Herweck
Heinrich Dielmann
Gus Maichhagen
Christan FP
Gros
W. Doehnerl
Teltper
Leon Prters
M. Han
G. Zellwener
Clamens Grovs
Ballrotd
Ernst Sleves
Ghilrinaa
Birlmasm
Gas Bt Vou
Flarola Sehranim
NM. Karney
San Antonio
Make it Easier For Baby in Summer
Advice on preventing summer digestive issues in infants. Recommends a mild laxative given regularly and Dr Caldwall's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant non narcotic option. Describes herbs and laxative action to cleanse bowels and reduce heaves from foreign matter and poisons.
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Caldwall
Katy plans for giant culverts and West Nadine terminal
Plans for large culverts over Bon Fears creek and a new Katy terminal at West Nadine Street and San Pedro creek are underway. City officials expect the project to cost over 1.2 million dollars, with plans prepared under the city engineer and ready soon for council approval to start construction. The depot will serve Katy trains and other lines, with the route running along San Pedro creek toward Taylor Street corridor.
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Launchy Ag
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San Antonio
Jiagow
Bon Fears Creek
VSD
Helland
Honda
Leon
Urey
Tararygh
Pedro Creek
Lo Tag
Anr
Vity
Manny
Katy
Sar
Uvalde & Gulf
Southwestern Insane
Sap
Twlorasa Street
San Pedro Creek
Plana
Elty
Juneteenth Celebration in San Antonio San Pedro Park
The Negroes of San Antonio joined in a Juneteenth celebration at San Pedro Park Bal ardaz with a large dinner hosted by Mayor Brown and city officials. The menu featured fried chicken, corn, beans, ham, bread, coffee, ice cream, cake, beer and claret wine. Commissioners Lambert and Garland spoke, praising the community’s sobriety and support for the administration. A dance followed and plans for further events were noted, amid reports of varied attendance and local coverage.
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San Antonio
Steves
Esray
Lambert
Garland
Wc, Walton
M. L. Scott
Band to Play in Travis Park Sunday
The San Antonio Municipal Band will perform Sunday afternoon in Travis Park, San Pedro area, with a program announced by Prof. Whitam T. Smith. The United Fund supports seasonal concerts through mid-September, planning weekly Sunday matinees and Wednesday evenings weather permitting.
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Travis Park
San Antonio
Ely
Milas Square
Npunsita
Market House
Whitam T. Smith
San Antonio Muniipal Banu
Schubert
Trinkaug
H. Holstedt
E. von Alseyna
Murle
Alaham
Church
Priegeran
University of Fexus annual rises ten percent in print edition
The University of Fexus announces its annual volume, handsome red-bound edition dedicated to Attorney General Walt Gregory. It showcases campus life with campus views, student life sections, senior class photos, a beauty page, and satirical pieces in The Thorn. Editor Deve Williams leads The Cactus section.
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Caetia
University of Fexus
Universit
Thorn
Walt Gregory
University
Belet Biowreshy
Austin
Pauline Muriah
Haying
Gng Sing
Margaret Lee
Hdam
Fleming
Katherine Bowen
Ruth Potts
Topk
Deve Willams
The
First British War Report Reaches San Antonio
The British commission report on German outrages, issued with the Bryce Commission findings, arrives in San Antonio via Dr. S. Venable. The accompanying board volume includes sworn affidavits, original documents, and details showing violations of civilized warfare in Belgium.
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San Antonio
Bergham
Venable
Belgium
Rotary Club Plans Patriotic Fourth Celebration
The Rotary Club of San Antonio organizes a July 4 observance with an old fashioned public gathering. The program includes an American flag display, readings of the Declaration of Independence, patriotic oration, and a 20 000 copy distribution of pamphlets. Governor Ralph L. Paterson of Indiana may attend as the main speaker.
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United States
Patrloue
Rotary Club
Tn Revenue
Eitixens
San Antonio
J. R. Sprague
Chute Jwman
Rotary Club Committee On Furnsgementa
Rotary
Dietrinstes
Ralston
Indiana
San Astonia
Rotary Clu
Hoosar
Daly
Bonday
Joll
Celebration of July Fourth in Boerne by Hibernians and Knights
A joint July 4 celebration in Boerne organized by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Knights of Columbus and their affiliated groups Daughters of Erin and Daughters of Isabella. Committees include FA Cloonan chairman and others. A special 8:00 a.m. train to Boerne returns at 7:60 p.m. Round trip 50 cents. Speakers include Judge Maye Wicks Augustus Metclasker. Baseball game between Knights and Hibernians, with music dancing and races planned.
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Herff Park
Boerne
Order of Hibernians
Knights of Columbus
Daughters of Erin
The
Doughters of Isabella
Ancient
Cloonan
Payne
Matt Cody
Augustus MetCluskey
Ienigins of Columbua
HL Spengler
John Wilams
Ed Buckley
John Hennessey
Er. A. Sandifer
John Heit
Erin
Kn. Conroy
Isabella
HB. Rice
San
Buerne
San Antonio
Maye Wicks
Augustus — Meflasker
Hibernians
Addi
Tracks Raised on Liver Avenue Near Brackenridge Intersection
Street car tracks on Liver Avenue near Brackenridge Avenue are being raised and the street depression at that point is being filled. The grade has recently elevated several inches and workers, vowing completion in a few days, proceed with concrete paving between tracks and adjacent streets.
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Brackenridge Avenue
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Soleriourly
Buy UT in Texas Convention Tuesday in Fort Worth
Austin reports a Texas convention to be held June 24 in Fort Worth with all preparations complete. Labor Commissioner Woodman says exhibits nearly ready and expects participation from manufacturers across Texas, unions, and wholesale jobbers. The industrial parade on day two is billed as the state’s largest ever, with broad city and industry involvement.
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Austin
Tex
Afl
Fort Worth
Woodman
Texas
Alee
Mort Worth
MUTES FORM A CLUB IN SAN ANTONIO
The Alamo Desf Mute Club organized at 1126 South Presa street to aid deaf mutes in San Antonio. The club aims to support deaf residents and entertain visiting mutes while planning regular social meetings. Adelphes Matthies led the organization with Mary Matthies providing entertainment and sign language fluency.
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Alamo Desf
San Antoninas
Adelphes Matthies
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Presa Street
Matthies
Arrivals at the Menger and related hotel guests
A jumble of names and places lists visitors at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio including Mr and Mrs J. Rees of New York, Mrs Maude Delares of Ot Leola, J A Ferguson of Massachusetts, and many others from ports and cities such as Port Arthur and New Orleans. The notes mention registrations at the Gunter and St Anthony with several social visitors and extended stays. Also listed are arrivals at the St Anthony and references to a Menger stay and other local hosting details. Includes a brief note on a June event in Austin and a San Francisco racing result at Exposition track.
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Werrville
Bhp Tw
Alne
L. Dintep
Wierda
Manger
Port Arthur
Guimter
Mra
Thwalawetl
The
Menger
Aod
Ohn Rees
New York
Amouri Mowerayinlerad
Mr and
Nira
J. Ds ‘Youre
Gudra
Canter Hotel
Daniel
New Orieanna
St. Anthony
J. Haren
Mea W. TE Brown
Dgentsoh
H.W. Patton
Fawlerton
Pau
St "Anthony
Irs
L. C. Sutter
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Bee Euest
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