Chaplains Win Fame in War Share Dangers
The London dispatch honors war chaplains including Rev Edward Noel Mellish who earned the Victoria Cross for bravery at Gallipoli. It notes several chaplains who died in action such as Father Finn and Captain Gillison, describing acts of rescue under heavy fire and selfless service with the Dublin Fusiliers and other units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Army
Edward Noel Mellish
Rev
A. Gillison
Grant
New Zealand
Dardanelles
Gwynn
Irish Guards
Flanders
Finn
Royal Dublin Fustiliers
Sedd-el-Bahr
Gallipoli Peninsula
Red Cross
Black Watch
Tommy
Sulva
Knoll
Gillison
Gallipoli
Dublin Fusiliers
William Finn
Billy O'Flynn
H. C. Foster
Father Finn
Priest Hero of Gallipoli Blesses Dying Soldiers
A priest, Father Finn, lands with troops on a deadly Turkish shore at Gallipoli. He reaches wounded Fusiliers, gives absolution amid relentless fire, loses a hand and then his life as he blesses others and asks about his comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Finn
Fusiliers
Texas Coast Projects Reported Adversely
The board of rivers and harbors engineers told Congress that two Texas waterway proposals the intercoastal canal from Arroyo Colorado to Point Isabel and the Carankaway bay and river project should not be pursued. They found no commerce or traffic and no citizen interest, deeming the Carankaway bay plan not worthy of improvement. Carankaway bay borders Matagorda bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Texas
Congress
Board of Rivers and Harbors Engineers
C.S. Riche
Arroyo Colorado
Point Isabel
Carankaway Bay
Matagorda Bay
Obituaries for Alemada Ritchie and Maddox in San Antonio
Juan Antonio Alemada 61 died at his home on North Comal Street. He leaves a widow and ten children. Funeral from the home Sunday at 5 pm under Benevolencia Sociedad with services at San Fernando Cathedral and burial at San Fernando Cemetery. Also: Mrs. Sarah Ritchie 71 died at her daughter’s home on Olean Street. She was born in Alabama and lived in Texas 50 years. Survived by one son and a daughter. Funeral Sunday 9:30 am Shelly-Loring Chapel with Rev. Long. interment City Cemetery No. 1. Mrs. J. W. Maddox 53 died at 214 E Quincy Street. Daughter of the late Col. John S. Ford. Survived by husband and two sisters. Funeral Sunday 5 pm from the residence. burial in U. C. V. cemetery.
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Juan Antonio Alemada
Comal Street
San Antonio
Benevolencia Sociedad
San Fernando Cathedral
San Fernando Cemetery
Sarah Ritchie
J. K. Haller
Oleander Street
Alabama
Texas
A. Harris
del Rio
Haller
Shelly-Loring Chapel
J. W. Maddox
E. Quincy Street
Maddox
John S. Ford
Abbey B. DeCordova
Houston
Lillian F. Wotan
Funeral services for Miss Hilda Schmidt set Monday
The funeral for Miss Hilda L Schmidt who died at her home 418 Buena Vista Street will start at 9 30 am Monday from the residence. She leaves her parents Mr and Mrs C A Schmidt and two brothers Herman F Schmidt and Hilmar L Schmidt. Interment in City Cemetery No 4 family lot.
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Hilda L. T
Hilda L. Schmidt
Buena Vista Street
C. A. Schmidt
Herman F. Schmidt
Hilmar L. Schmidt
City Cemetery No. 4
Local youth Griffith Harsh dies en route to hospital
Griffith Metcalfe Harsh aged 17 died at 9 45 p m Saturday night while being transported from the Southern Pacific depot to a San Angelo hospital. A native of San Angelo he is survived by his mother Mrs Amelia Ingle and two sisters Mary and Frances Harsh of Douglas Arizona. The body will be sent to San Angelo for burial Sunday night by Ludwig Undertaking Company. Judge M M Brooks of Dallas visits Austin to confer with the state department of insurance and banking on insurance matters.
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Griffith Metcalfe Harsh
Southern Pacific
San M Antonio
San Angelo
Amelia Ingle
Mary
Frances Harsh
Douglas
Arizona
Ludwig Undertaking Company
Detectives Arrest Two Boys In Theft Stunt
Detectives Harvey and Guerra arrested a seven year old and a ten year old Saturday afternoon after they were found attempting to sell multiple boxes of combination razor straps and bones on Dakota and Hackberry streets. The items, stolen from a South Olive storeroom, belong to C. L. Lammers now in Dallas. The youths were turned over to probation officers.
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Harvey and Guerra
Dakota
Hackberry
South Olive Street
C. L. Lammers
Dallas
Texas
Proper Skin Care Advice for Hot Weather
The article endorses Mercolized wax as a superior, non cosmetic option to keep complexions white and youthful during heat. It recommends applying at night and washing off in the morning, and claims the wax shows no makeup evidence. It also cites a skin tightener made from saxolite and hazel as another effective summer treatment.
Procession From Orphanage To Church With Bishop Presiding
A procession from the Concepcion Road orphanage to the Church of the Purisima Concepcion will feature two altars for benediction. Bishop J. W. Shaw of San Antonio will preside with city clergy assisting. The orphanage boys’ choir and a band will provide music.
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Concepcion Road
Church of the Purisima Concepcion
J. W. Shaw
San Antonio
Bomb Inventor Faces Hearing On Aerial Bomb Bid
A Mexican American, jailed on charges of enlisting and conspiracy, is slated for a Monday hearing before U. S. Commissioner R. L. Edwards. Federal officials withhold comment as reports say the case may be dismissed due to lack of a specific law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venustiano Carranza
United States
R. L. Edwards
Ferguson Speaks in Greenville to Backers Despite Critics
Governor James E. Ferguson addressed a large, enthusiastic crowd in Greenville Texas this afternoon defending his administration and answering critics. The speech highlighted state policy and political tensions during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Tex
James E. Ferguson
Governor Ferguson Addresses Farmers Acknowledges Support
The governor, introduced as "Farmer Jim" by Earl Arnold, spoke to farmers praising his example and encouragement. He defended his administration against charges of extravagance and delivered a complete report of his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Arnold
Jim
Ferguson
Governor's stewardship praised with warm reception
The report notes his stewardship as governor was well received and freely applauded, highlighting broad approval and positive reception from attendees.
Thirteen Join Guard for Border Duty from Austin
Thirteen militiamen were sent to San Antonio by Lieut. Roger Hilsman of Company E Austin. Four more recruits will join soon. Six join Company E and seven join Company F. Austin now operates recruiting sub stations at San Marcos Tayor and Brenham run by two Austin companies.
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Austin, Tex
San Antonio
Ant Roger Hilsman
Austin
San Marcos
Taylor
Brenham
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Carakaway Bay
Shelley-Loring Undertaxing Co
Palm Beach
Victoria Tailors
Alamo Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Marshall Eskridge
Brady Building
Young & Ramsey
Cro
Masonic Lodges
Scottish Rite
Alamo Lodge
Anchor Lodge
W. G. Schuwirth & Co
Commerce St
Crockett
Kehoe Loan Co
W. Commerce St
F. Carl and
Wr. J. Ward
Bedell Building
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
Houston St
Union Orch.— Vv
Cabrito
East Crockett Street
Phone Crockett
Kuntz- Albaugh Lumber Co
Paul Cardenas
Cardenas
Jolly Eight
Otto Koehler
Willett
Lakeview Avenue
Kuntz-Albaugh Lumber Co
Dr. Foster
Gibbs Bldg
O’connell Loan Co
Elks Club
Avenue E. Cr
Gallagher
Poppe
Diaz
Travis
Clemente Saucedo
South Camal Street
South Laredo Street
Red Swan
Reinhard & Co
Tom Patino
Edwards Road
J. K. Lamm
Charles X. Gutzeit
Fred Bennett
Mission
St. Peter's Orphanage
South Texas Music Co
Dulling Printing Co
Losoya Street
St. Anthony
T. B. Baker
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