World Christan Citizenship Conference Opens in Portland
Social and political reform topics to be debated by leading divines educators jurists and statesmen in Portland as the second world Christian citizenship conference runs June 29 to July 6. Notables include Governor Oswald West of Oregon Dr Isaac Taylor Headland Dr Henry Collin Minton and other international figures. The conference is backed by the National Reform Association and had invited President Wilson and Secretary Bryan to speak but their attendance is uncertain due to business.
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Portland
Ore
Oswald West
Oregon
Isaac Taylor Headland
China
Henry Collin Minton
National Reform Association
J. A. McDonald
Toronto Globe
Toronto
Canada
Ng. Poon Chew
Canton
William Patterson
Belfast
Ireland
Richard Lodge
Scotland
William Quayle
Oklahoma
McKelway
Georgia
M. le Pasteur K. Anent
Belgium
Alberto Clot
Palermo
Italy
Bang
Norway
Osborn
Michigan
Kilgo
North Carolina
Hendrix
Missouri
K. Ibuka
Meiji Gakuin
Toyo
Japan
8. Matoda
Trinity College
Charles Merle
D’ Aubigne
Lyman Edwyn Davis
Pittsburg
Wilson
Bryan
Boy Scouts Hike Through Rain to Camp in St Marks Troop
Fourteen St Marks Boy Scouts braved rain and mud on a long hike to camp. The troop grows with new leaders and a wireless patrol forming as plans unfold for a Fourth of July pageant and a Corpus Christi camping trip. Scout Master Solon K. Stewart returns from Camp Mabry.
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St. Mark's
Boy Scouts
Lewis Vance
Joe Strauss
Johnny Rodriguez
Milburn Gregory
Freddy Muntzer
Berkely
National Guard
Camp Mabry
Marcus Goodrich
Lewis Goodrich
Ross Young
Thornton Stafford
Godfrey Dalkowitz
Gilman Norman
Richard Farr
Dan Perry
Will Little
John Wilder
Stag Patrol
Oak Park High School Wins National Interscholastic Meet
Oak Park High School dominated the national interscholastic meet at the International Games led by all around star Harry Goeritz. The squad totaled 44 points to top Evanston Academy, with University High in third. Charley Cory, Goelitz, and Alfred Crane were standout performers as no new records were set but many events were tightly contested.
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Chicago
Oak Park High School
Harry Goeritz
Evanston Academy
University High
Charley Cory
Harry Goelitz
Oak Park
Alfred Crane
Tacoma
Late arrivals at Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths
Harlandale records list out of town visitors including H C Morrigan Bay City J E Cockey Lavelin La Mrs J H Hearne Beeville A R Hooper Uvalde J P Wempelli Weimar Tex Mrs Jo Jung Kerrville Lee Beaty Lockhart J B Meitzen Corpus Christi Mrs E W Alder man Arteasia Tex Mise Barnes Kauf man B F Meyer St Louis Mo W O Day Crystal City J E Bacon Dan ville Ill Pottsville undertaker G W Schoener to host a banquet for town doctors this evening
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Harlandale
H. C. Morrigan
Bay City
J. E. Cockey
Lavelin
J. H. Hearne
Beeville
A. R. Hooper
Uvalde
J. P. Wempelli
Weimar
Tex
Jo Jung
Kerrville
Lee Beaty
Lockhart
J. B. Meitzen
Corpus Christi
E. W. Alderman
Arteasia
Mise Barnes
Kaufman
B. F. Meyer
St. Louis
W. O. Day
Crystal City
J. E. Bacon
Danville, Ill
Contigelm Stock Contest Raises $100000 Prize Pot
A local stock contest called Contigelm Readies for big fundraising, aiming to raise $100000 for a community project. Organizers plan events and solicit donations to reach the target as supporters hype the effort.
Coliseum fund stock sale opens to fund San Antonio build
The Coliseum League announces a three month stock sale to raise funds for a new public coliseum in San Antonio. Prizes include cash and goods worth about $2000 from merchants. initial 100 point credits per candidate and ten credits per dollar sold. A panel of judges will award prizes, with monthly contests and a large prize list.
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San Antonio
Coliseum League
Coliseum
Eli Hertzberg
Mabel Massey Bates
R. H. Ward
W. C. Sullivan Investment Company
W. Fenstermaker
Belmore
Mike Goggan
G. A. Stowers Furniture Company
Saunders Live Stock Commission Company
E. Hertzberg Jewelry Company
W. M. Capurro
Navarro Street
Irrigation and Rainfall Discussed by Bexar Farmers
Bexar County Farmers Institute meets to debate use of irrigation and rainfall conservation. Speakers include W. L. Rockwell and C. E. School with discussion on water storage, windmills, damming arroyos, mulching, and practical farming options amid wet and dry periods.
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Bexar County Farmers’ Institute
Chamber of Commerce
W. L. Rockwell
C. E. School
State Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
J. H. Connell
Florida
San Joaquin
California
Rockwell
Scholl
Mathad
Harlandale Sulphur Baths Offer Local Health Relief
Beating long trips to Europe or distant resorts, the Harlandale Baths on South Flores offer hot sulphur baths reputed to ease rheumatism and skin ailments. Reported rapid improvement, even crutch-free after ten baths, with a women’s department and courteous attendants under H. J. Benson.
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Europe
United States
Harlandale
South Flores
Harlandale Bath House Co
H. J. Benson
Clock run by air clocks in Austria
The Pathfinder reports a wind driven clock from Austria that needs no winding. A draft from a stove pipe or chimney powers a turbine wheel to rotate at a fixed speed. It notes that even strong drafts do not alter the clock’s speed. It adds that eighty six percent of Swiss factories use electricity as motive power.
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Austria
Switzerland
Falls Beneath Truck In Narrow Escape On Alamo Plaza
Frank Boykin of 629 Grayson street narrowly escaped serious injury last night about 7 30 when he fell beneath a loaded San Antonio Brewing Association truck on Alamo plaza. He slipped while boarding the moving vehicle and suffered bruises and a momentary lapse in breath before being taken to City Hospital.
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Frank Boykin
Grayson Street
San Antonio Brewing Association
Alamo Plaza
City Hospital
Riebe
To Regain a Healthy Girlish Complexion
A female health note advises using merce zed wax to absorb blemishes and reveal natural skin. The method is applied at night with cold cream and washed away in the morning. An alternative treatment suggests a saxolite facial bath with hazel to smooth lines and firm tissue.
Texas Wonder: Kidney and bladder cure advertised
An 1890s style medical advertisement claims Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It promises full treatment with a two month supply for one dollar and offers mail order from Dr. E W Hall of St Louis Missouri.
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Texas Wonder
Texas
E. W. Hall
Olivereek
St. Louis
Ady
New Magazine Ready for July in San Antonio Street Cars
The July traction magazine is placed in all street cars of San Antonio with 47 pages of short stories jokes and a history installment on Sam Houston by John W. Hunter. J Ransome Jr. contributes stories and T. M. Dechman appeals for school bonds.
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Traction
San Antonio
J. R. Ransome Jr
Canada Forms National Gallery to Embrace Local Art
The government supports Canadian artists by passing a bill establishing a national gallery. The gallery will acquire worthy works brought to its attention, expanding support for Canadian art beyond traditional masters.
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Artists of
Canada
National Gallery
Licenses Held Up By Comptroller In Bexar County
Nearly 100 liquor licenses in Bexar County are delayed as State Comptroller W P Lane withholds permits. Only 229 of about 386 total licenses were sent to the County Clerk, triggering notices and upcoming hearings set for July 9 overseen by County Judge James R. Davis. Contests may be filed within 300 feet of saloon sites and some licenses could be refused when law violations are found.
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Bexar County
W. P. Lane
Frank R. Newton
Lane
Newton
James R. Davis
Obituaries for Ethel Naylor and Mary Desalme
Ethel Naylor 29 died at 218 West Carolina Street after noon Saturday. She was born in Bee County Texas and survived by seven brothers and three sisters. Desalme Mary 48 died yesterday after a lingering illness. A German native and longtime San Antonio resident she was married to Emil Desalme and leaves one son Alfred. Funeral services are planned with Riebe Undertaking and burial in Hermann Sons cemetery.
England Plans Scholarships for Universal University Access
The English government outlines programs of scholarships and aid to enable university education for every boy or girl meeting a defined standard.
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Planns
County to appoint juvenile probation officer and home plan
Beginning July 1 County Judge James R. Davis will have a juvenile probation officer Ross Boles chosen after three weeks of work with youths. The plan includes a juvenile home on land bought by the old commissioners court for a county poor farm with space for trades training and youth rehabilitation under the probation officer. Judge Davis and secretary Frank H. Bushick Jr. push the project toward soon start.
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James R. Davis
Ross Boles
Boles
Judge Davis
Old Commissioners’ Court
Unclear Note Tied to Cow's Neck in Delaware Tale
John Myers, a resident between Newark and Elkton, Delaware, found a gold watch and chain around his cow’s neck with an Italian note attached. He handed the timepiece to his attorney, who could make nothing of the note beyond it being a receipt for the watch. Myers, who has had little trouble with Italians, finds the setup puzzling.
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John Myers
Newark
Elkton
Del
Myers
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G* W. Schoener
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Big Wells
Savoy
KH. J. Button
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Ariz
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R. W. Parker
Houston
L. O. Eden
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Sutherland Springs
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del Rio
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Dallas
C. EB. Godfrey
Mission
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Prescott, Ariz
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San Marcos
N. P. Hanks
Mexia
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H. Michenee
Wichita, Kans
Crockett, L. A
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Los Angeles
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Mack Kerchevil
Devine
C. M. Sheffield
F. B. Pierce
Tom Hill
Savoy Hotel
E. 8
Hall of Sherman
W. J. J. Smith
T. J. St. Clair
Meadville
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L. B. Thompson
New Orleans
A. M. Helpling
el Paso
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Seguin
J. M. Rainey
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Menger Hotel
Farmers’ Institute
A. and M. College
Sfeu
Uthwest
United States Army
NEW Magazine Ready
Hart, Schaffner & Marx and
Chesterfield
Hart Schafner & Mara
Fomby-Jones Company
East Hou Wearing Apparel
Davis
Los Angeles Heights
Angeles Terrace
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