Suit over Sir John Murray Scott will in probate court
London society packed the probate court as Malcolm Scott challenges the will leaving nearly 5 000 000 to Lady Sackville of Knole Park Kent. He alleges undue influence by the Sackvilles who supported an alleged codicil after the will was drawn. Sir John died January 17 1912 after rising from humble origins to wealth and royal favor aided by Lady Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir John Murray Scott
London
London Society
John
Lady Sackville
Knole Park
Kent
Baron Sackville
Washington
Malcolm Scott
Sir John
Baron
Sackvilles
Sir John Scott
Hertford
Richard Wallace
Wallace
Scott
Lady Wallace
France
Endurance Run to Galveston Promised by Auto Club
The San Antonio Automobile Club at the Gunter Hotel lunch discussed plans for an endurance run to Galveston in late July. The contest committee stressed sociability, with penalties for time and work and an easier schedule to suit all cars. Prizes include ice cream for all and a $10 prize for the first car with a lady aboard. A constitutional amendment to require two shares of stock for new members will be voted on next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
San Antonio Automobile Club
Gunter Hotel
Fred J. Johnston
W. A. Hering
J. F. Kline
William van Hoogenheize
PD. E. Colp
Bexar County Highway League
W. E. Milligan
R. W. Carr
W. W. Searcey
A. RB. Weakley
A. P. Ford
Fritz Groos
F. Hagan
L. F. Birdsong
W. HB. Furlong Jr
C. EB. Stromberg
Gotthardt and Bachellor Wed in Range Texas Home
D G Gotthardt of Sweet Home and Miss Minnie Bachellor of this place were married yesterday at the home of Miss Bachellor's sister Mr and Mrs Rackleys. Rev D F Hogan Baptist minister officiated. They immediatey left for Sweet Home where they will live.
A Woman's Charm From Riveris Talcum Ad Appeal
A dainty woman’s refinement, in toilette and fragrance, draws admiration. Lehn & Fink’s Riveris Talcum offers a delicate, unobtrusive scent that soothes skin, contains no boracic acid or injurious lime, and is safe for delicate skin. Ask your druggist for the large glass jar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehn & Fink
Bundes Turnfest Opens in Denver Olympiad Begins
Denver gears up for the thirty first Bundes Turnfest with President Theodore Stempfel arriving from Indianapolis. An opening ceremony at Lakeside Park featured a calisthenics display for 8000 children under gymnastic director Jacob Schmitt. The program includes singing contests, literary exercises, and a forty nine float allegorical pageant with judges and prize awards to follow. many turnverein members from Indiana escort the visiting dignitaries as German newspapers send representatives to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Theodore Stempfel
Indianapolis
Gymnastic Union
Stempfel
Franklin Bonegut
Peter Scherer
Eugene Muller
Gustave Westing
Indiana
Turnvereins
Lakeside Park
Jacob Schmitt
Public Schools
Turn Verding of
America
United States
Woodmen May Fold Convention F ere
Colonel A N Rooks of Dallas states San Antonio has good chance to land the 1914 Woodmen convention. Board of directors will decide, with many favoring San Antonio. If secured, 12 000 to 15 000 visitors expected, 2000 official delegates, 8000 uniformed Woodmen, plus National Foresters. Meetings at the Gunter hotel with local Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Rooks
Dallas
Modern Woodmen of America
San Antonio
Colonel Rooks
Chamber of Commerce
Gunter Hotel
National Foresters
Didach
Charles Graebner
John B. Carrington
H. B. Vodiie
E. M. Hewk
A. W. Rohde
G. Pusford
Z. W. Cannon
John L. Strohm
C. B. McConnell
Democrats Prepare for 1914 Campaign Rally
Washington June 24 The Democratic congressional committee elected Representative Doremus of Michigan as chair and agreed to cooperate with the national committee for the mid term campaign. Harmony marked the meeting as the organization readied for planning the campaign with officers including Cline Chamberlain Hollis Goldfogle Baker Pepper Murray Sinott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Democratic Congressional Committee
Doremus
Michigan
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
Cline
Indiana
Sabath
Illinois
Lloyd
Missouri
Sharp
Ohio
Congress
Washington
Chicago
Congressional Committee
Representative Cline
Chamberlain
Oregon
Hollis
New Hampshire
Goldfogle
New York
Baker
California
Pepper
Iowa
Murray
Massachusetts
Joseph J. Sinott
Virginia
House
Flood
Covington
Maryland
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Jury trial rights upheld in Matilda Irvin case
Judge W S Anderson of the Thirty seventh District Court ruled that a defendant must have a jury trial when demanded, discharging Matilda Irvin a negress who claimed denial of a jury in the Corporation Court. L W Greenlay represented Irvin, with Robert G Harris city assistant attorney handling city interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Anderson
Thirty-seventh District Court
Matilda Irvin
Corporation Court
Anderson
L. W. Greenlay
Robert G. Harris
Firm Partner Drowns Self at Kilcreggan on Clyde
Glasgow June 24 Peter Donaldson partner in Jas. Watson & Company which suspended payment June 11 drowned himself today at Kilcreggan a watering place on the Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drowns Self
Glasgow
Peter Donaldson
Jas. Watson & Company
Kilcreggan
Clyde
American commission arrives in Copenhagen to study Danish bank credits
The American commission on agricultural organization cooperation and rural credits reached Copenhagen on June 24 and started an inquiry into Denmark's bank credit system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
American Commission On Agricultural Organization, Co-Operation and Rural Credits
Denmark
Resinol ointment promises instant itch relief and skin healing
An advertising notice asserts Resinol Ointment stops itching instantly and, with Resinol Soap and Lotion, clears eczema ringworm pimples and other eruptions. It claims mild, doctor prescribed action suitable for babies, with a free trial offer by writing to Resinol Baltimore Dept. 22-S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
S. Resinol
Baltimore
Shortage of Horses for Army Reported
The army lacks at least 1000 horses, a record shortage. The War Department has spent 100000 dollars per Congress approval, with 175000 more due July 1, but current prices still fail to secure enough horses. Purchases rely mainly on Missouri markets. efforts aim to source at Winchester Virginia for a cavalry camp next month. Major R J Baxter has organized the first Indian reservation breeding station in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Congress
Missouri
Winchester Va
Quartermaster’s Corps
R. J. Baxter
South Dakota
Twenty eighth wedding anniversary of President Wilson
Washington June 24 celebrates the twenty eighth anniversary of the wedding of President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson. No formal celebration is planned though telegrams of congratulations reach the White House. The marriage occurred June 24 1885 at Savannah Georgia at the home of Mrs. Wilsons grandfather Rev I S Axson officiated with Rev J Wilson aiding the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D C
Embassy Declined Nelson Nicholson Nomination for Portugal
President Wilson will withdraw Meredith Nicholson from minister to Portugal after opposition said he was not a good democrat. Nicholson insisted he cannot take his family abroad, while the president chose to keep him in. In Waco Texas a mass meeting of Anti-Saloon League forces is called to press for license renewals amid alleged law violations. The article notes ocean area figures for the Atlantic Pacific Indian Arctic and Southern oceans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Meredith Nicholson
Portugal
Nicholson
Waco
Tex
A. J. Barton
The
Anti-Saloon League
Many Years Test Of Eckman Alterative Claims Proven
A long run of voluntary testimonials supports Eckman’s Alterative for throat and lung troubles. A Philadelphia reader reports grim pneumonia and hemorrhages in 1903 04 then recovery after the remedy, with lasting improvement and weight gain. The ad notes efficacy in bronchitis asthma stubborn colds and upbuilding the system and promotes contact with Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for more evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
A. M. Fischer
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Bathing Styles and Prices Draw Big Crowd at Stores
Bathing suits in Galatea Mohair and Messaline fabrics offered at 1.50 to 7.50, with caps in rubberized materials at 10 to 50 cents. Rubber-lined silks and satins priced up to 2, plus water wings advertised as collapsible and handbag portable, supporting 250 pounds. Every learner swimmer urged to buy a pair at 25 cents.
Yard wide hardanger linen sale at reduced prices
The catalog notes 32 inches wide linen originally priced higher now selling at $1.29 per yard with a 59 cent sale price for certain pieces. Saul Wolfson Dro Goods markets fabrics suitable for suits skirts or fancy work.
Forget and Forgive Keynote by Fairbanks in Omaha
Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks spoke to 300 Nebraska Republican leaders advocating forget and forgive as the keynote. He argued the party remains strong nationwide, urging cooperation, tolerance, and the erasure of old scores to unite the GOP for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Charles W. Fairbanks
Nebraska
Fairbanks
Republican Party
McKinley
President Wilson Starts Boy Scouts on Long Run
President Wilson stood at the White House porch and placed a felicitation message to Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison in a scout relay pouch. Fred Reed began the march with a salute as the relay starts through city blocks toward Chicago, with mile-long runs after the district line, due June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Fred Reed
Young Reed
Reed
Bond issues approved in several Texas districts
The Attorney General's Department approves common school district bonds in Freestone 1200 Cass 500 Robertson 3000 Victoria 800 Nacogdoches 1500. It also approves 10000 waterworks and 25000 sewer bonds for Jacksonville and 650000 Milam County Road District bonds for District No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Freestone
Cass
Robertson
Victoria
Nacogdoches
Jacksonville
Milam County
Real estate transfer law changes discussed in Dallas
W T Bartholomew of Fort Worth spoke on changes in laws governing real estate transfers before the Texas Abstractors Association in Dallas. Reports on the association’s relations with legislative action were also on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Texas Abstractors' Association
W. T. Bartholomew
Fort Worth
Revival Meeting Closes At North Colorado Street
The Baptist City Missionary T C Long wraps a two week revival on North Colorado street with 24 professions of faith and church additions. Prospective members will be baptized Wednesday night at Prospect Hill Baptist Church by Rev T V Neal. Mission work continues with Sunday school weekly and Friday night preaching. A church may be built in the fall. Long will start a new meeting on Austin Street Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist City
T. C. Long
Colorado Street
Prospect Hill Baptist Church
Austin Street
Plan Benefit Social At St Marys Church
A Holy Name Society event at St Marys School auditorium on July 4 aims to raise funds for the St Vincent de Paul Society of San Antonio. A committee meeting tonight will select speakers and finalize plans. Admission is free with ice cream and cake sales. An orchestra will play throughout. Committee: Thomas Hart chairman, T T Nelson, William Hennessey, J C De Camp, John Procaskey, B P Woods, William Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's School
St. Vincent de Paul Society of
San Antonio
Thomas Hart
T. T. Nelson
William Hennessey
J. C. de Camp
John Procaskey
B. P. Woods
William Campbell
Whitie Trial Tomorrow in Thirty-seventh District Court
Ben White charged as an accomplice of Grover Essary in the Nolan street car holdup on April 7 faces trial tomorrow in the Thirty-seventh District Court unless a continuance is granted. District Attorney W. C. Linden vows to oppose any delay as witnesses remain from Essary’s trial where he was found guilty and given a life term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben White
Grover Essary
Nolan
Thirty-seventh District Court
W. C. Linden
Essary
Navy officers attend Naval War College conference in Newport
Ten battleships from the Atlantic fleet are represented by six officers each at the summer Naval War College session in Newport Bal. Secretary Daniels, during a prior inspection tour, urged that every naval officer should attend the war college, and the large class is attributed to his directive mandating the course.
Auditor to inspect Stephenville railway bonds request
W E Fitzgerald auditor of the Railroad Commission left for Stephenville to examine records of the Stephenville North and South Texas Railway. The review supports the Cotton Belt’s application to issue bonds for additions and betterments after its acquisition of the Stephenville line. Also notes on lucifer matches and safety matches history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
W. E. Fitzgerald
The
Railroad Commission
Stephenville
Stephenville, North & South Texas Railway
Cotton Belt
Stephenville Road
Boy Attempted Shoot Up Court in Washington DC
In Washington DC a chaotic scene unfolded as 18 year old Ray M Stewart fired three shots in a criminal court. Judge Wendall P Stafford ducked under his desk while AUSA Samuel Hawken and Harvey Given and Policeman Moffat escaped injury as witnesses restrained the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Ray M. Stewart
Wendall P. Stafford
Justice Stafford
Stewart
United States
Samuel Hawken
Harvey Given
Moffat
Argentine Cadecta Receives Incoming Sarminto Cadets
Preparations completed for the reception of the Argentine training ship Sarminto cadets arriving from Philadelphia. Navy Department officers await arrival and arrange visits to the Washington navy yard and other points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Navy Department
Washington Navy Yard
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Mark Wright
Wright Bros
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FE. H Mouston
Automobile Club
Gotthardt-Bachellor
North American Gymnastic Union
University of la Plata
Argentina
Doremus of
James C. Mitchell
Louisville
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Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Indian
Arctic
Girard Ave
Phila
Grippe
Eckmann
Annie F. Loughran
Boys’ Store
Saul Wolfson
Dro Goods
Harmony
Baptist Missionary
Seers
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W. Commerce St
Sullivan's Bank
NOA Spears CO
Losoya Street
Cherry Ayers
J. C. Ayers
Lowell, Masa
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