Publicity Push for City by World Traveler Magazine
A. S. McMillan, World Traveler Deluxe representative, is in San Antonio to gather photos and data for a 15 page June issue article. The magazine circulates about 30,000 monthly, includes races and world events, and aims to promote San Antonio to travelers.
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World Traveler
San Antonio
A. S. McMillan
Sanrancisco
Inn Antonio
Magane
McMillan
Attre
York
Transtlantic Steamship Company
Mrs Wilson Aids College Gift Inauguration Parade
In Baltimore on March 7 Mrs Woodrow Wilson donated 3500 dollars to Goudie College, a fund to retain the institution where two daughters studied. Rev Dr John B Van Meter, acting president, received the subscription during the inauguration parade with the president’s family nearby.
Bond Issue Defeated in Lockhart High School Plan
An election in Lockhart Texas on March 7 rejected a bond proposal for issuing $20,000 to build a high school and a school house for Mexican and negro children, marking the defeat of the measure.
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Lockhart
Tex
Danderine Promises Hair Growth With 25 Cent Bottle
Thin brittle colorless hair signals dandruff and scalp neglect. Danderine claims to save hair with a 25 cent bottle, promising immediate life and gloss, waves, and new hair growth after weeks of use. Local drugstores offer Knowlton's Dandeline for purchase.
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Knowlton
Hungarian Parliament Enfranchises Women Amid Strike Threats
In Budapest the lower house passed a government suffrage reform bill enfranchising many women while troops crowded the capital amid Socialist threats to launch a general countrywide strike. Riots and clashes with police have marked recent sessions, including assaults on Count Tisza and attempts to eject opposition leaders Apponyi and Zinyi.
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Budapest
Count Apponyi
Count Zinyi
Apponyi
Count Tisza
Julius Kovacs
Militant Suffragette Miss Joyce Lock Sentenced in London
Miss Joyce Lock, real name Olive Wharry, condemned to eighteen months in prison for setting fire to a pavilion at the New Botanical Gardens. She attacked the magistrate during arrest and threatened hunger strike, with costs, a $1000 bond, and a warning of extra jail time if peace is breached.
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London
Joyce Lock
Olive Wharry
New Botanical Gardens
Miss Wharry
Nationwide drive for $500000 Catholic chapel
Washington March 7 plans for a national fund drive to raise 500000 for a chapel on the Catholic University campus were announced. A local committee led by Mrs. Robert Hinckley and Mrs. Burrel Hoffman launched the campaign with similar societies planned in other cities and funds expected within weeks.
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Washington, D. C
Catholic University
Robert Hinckley
Burrel Hoffman
New York
Deadlock Over Warships Bill Halts Canadian Parliament
Ottawa reports a three day long deadlock in the Dominion House of Commons over a 55 million dollar grant to Britain for battleships. Prime Minister Borden refuses to adjourn. Laurier proposes removing 35 million for naval expansion and adding funds for a Canadian national service tied to the imperial navy.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
House of Commons
Borden
Wilfred Laurier
Empire
Imperial Navy
Mills Re-Elected President Of International Club
A. T. Mills was re elected president as fifteen directors were named for the coming year. Mills reported the club is flourishing with debt reduced by more than half and expected full financial settlement within a year. Directors elected include H. E. Ellsworth L. C. Ramsey E. T. Green J. G. Griner FE. M. Golstein E. A. Del Valle P. S. Robinson Harvey Moore W. H. Capurro John Williams S. P. Brundage and T. S. Robie.
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A. T. Mills
International Club
Mills
H. E. Ellsworth
L. C. Ramsey
E. T
Woman to Contest Will In Million Estate
Mrs. Virginia A. Dennis files notice to contest the will of her husband FE L Dennis who died recently leaving about 1 million dollars. She claims a later will exists and that the offered instrument did not name her.
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Houston
Tex
Virginia A. Dennis
FE. l L. Dennis
GASSY STOMACH ENDANGERS THE HEART
An ad explains that undigested food causes gas and pressure on the heart, weakening digestion and risking serious harm. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised to restore digestion by supplying digestive agents, promising relief within minutes and daily use after meals. Sold by druggists for 50 cents per box.
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Stuart
City and railroad settle paving and lighting plan
At a city conference Alderman Uhr and Southern Pacific Superintendent Taussig reached an agreement on paving at street crossings from the rail line. Oak planking will be used at Commerce Street and other cross streets north of Commerce, with sample crossings on Sherman Lamar and Burnet streets. Lamps will illuminate the crossings once material arrives.
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Uhr
Taussig
Southern Pacific
Commerce Street
Commerce
Astor Seeds Aid for Duchess County Oats Scheme
Vincent Astor offers Duchess county farmers White Otar seed oats at 1.25 per bushel to improve yields as he turns Fern Cliff farm at Rhinebeck into an agricultural experiment station while on a voyage to Panama. Bronze bust honors James Wilson as he retires after 16 years as agriculture secretary. presentation at the National Museum with Bryan and Houston in attendance.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Vincent Astor
New York State
Duchess County
Young Astor
Panama
Fern Cliff Farm
Rhineback
Astor Farm
James Wilson
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Hils
Iowa
Wilson
National Museum
Bryan
Houston
Department
Artist on the Player-Piano Ernest McGill at Goggan’s
America's foremost player pianist Ernest McGill performs daily this week at Mike Goggan's piano store 225 Easthouston Street. Hours are 10 to 12 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Admission is free.
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Ernest McGill
America
Mike Goggan
Easthouston Street
Wall Street Protests Over City Property Shrink Plan
New York reports a two week delay as Wall Street banks oppose the city order to remove portions of their buildings encroaching on streets. The campaign has already altered many Broadway structures at a high cost but aims to clear traffic obstructions and improve public access.
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Annce
New York
Wall Street
Broadway
Harriman Heir Elected Bank Director in New York
William Averill Harriman son of the late E H Harriman was named a director of the Harriman National Bank in New York and recently elected a director of Union Pacific Railroad. He is 21, a Yale senior, who previously worked on railroading for months on the Oregon Short Line.
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New York
William Averill Harriman
E. H. Harriman
Harriman National Bank
Harriman
Union Pacific Railroad
Yale
University
Oregon
Wilson Congratulates Czar on 300th Coronation Anniversary
President Wilson sent a cordial message to Michael Feodorovitch Romanoff on the czar's 300th accession anniversary. He expressed earnest hopes that the friendship between the United States and Russia would continue and strengthen.
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Wilson
Czar
Washington, D. C
Michael Feodorovitch Romanoff
Russia
United States
Exhibitors Prepare for Made in San Antonio Exposition
Merchants in San Antonio welcomed by a dinner for 300 plus attendees as the Made in San Antonio exposition prep accelerates. With 27 firms already securing booths at 117 Main Avenue, the hall buzzes with red and white bunting, over five thousand pennants, and twelve hundred incandescent lamps as the event opens March 10 with daily showings through Saturday.
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San Antonio Retail Merchants’ Association
Manufacturers’ and Jobbers’ League
Madosin-San Antonio
Main Avenue
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