Excells as Lecturer Dr Griggs to Speak in San Antonio
Dr Edward H Griggs of New York will give two lectures in San Antonio on Tuesday April 4. The Carnegie Library board secured him for talks, with notes that he carries listeners through diverse topics and blends oratory with analytical insight. He will speak at 4 PM at the Main Avenue High School, which hosts the event.
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Edward Howard Griggs
New York
Carnegie Library
San Antonio
Main Avenue High School
Kidney medicine swamps trouble says Kansas and Nebr testify
Testimonials from F H Fleming of Pittsburg Kansas and Mrs J J Weidenthaler of Grand Island Nebraska praise Dr Kilmer swamp root for kidney and bladder relief after long illness. Notary sworn statements and offers to sample bottles are included along with purchase details for San Antonio Daily Light readers.
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Joseph Keys
County of
Crawford
State of
Kansas
Swamp Root
J. J. Weidenthaler
Grand Island
Nebr
Theo. P. Boehm
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio
Lecture on Sonya Kovalevsky and Spirit Culture
A large crowd is expected as the speaker lectures on Sonya Kovalevsky the notable nineteenth century figure. At 8 15 p m the lecture continues with The Beauty and the Culture of the Spirit in the evening program.
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Sonya Kovalevsky
Constitutionalist plans target foreigners under article 33
Galveston Mexico City sources report plans to apply article 33 to foreigners accused of opposing the de facto government. The message says the section has been used sparingly but may be invoked now. It also notes rapid growth of a public fund to pay the internal debt with broad approval.
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Galveston
Téx
Mexico City
The Trial of Jesus in Two Courts and Judicial Murder
In a December Case and Comment Charles A Hawley argues that Jesus faced illegal arrest and trial. He notes the Sanhedrin and Pontius Pilate both violated legal rules, with testimonies illegally obtained and objections ignored. The piece contends two centuries of jurisprudence were prostituted to justify Christ’s cross.
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Toman
Charles A. Hawley
Jesus
Jewish Council
Caesar
Pontius Pilate
Annas
Caiaphas
Sanhedrin
Difficult 1 Pick Winner In Election To Win Fire Police Commissioner
The special election Saturday pits Robert F. Uhr against Fire Chief Phil Wright and independent W. G. Tobin. Uhr leads in German American support and labor backing, Tobin gains from county and city employees, while Wright draws machine votes. The outcome hinges on West Side and sheriff influence, with machine leaders predicting under 7500 votes out of 17 000 registered.
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Robert F. Uhr
Phil Wright
Brown
W. G. Tobin
Wright
Tobin
Chief Wright
Uhr
Bob
Kearny
Garland
Sheriff Factor
West Side
John W. Tobin
I. Wright
Sheriff Tobin
Storm Center
Simma
Police and Fire
Fire Department
Fair City
scalp covered with scales cured by Cuticura
Miss Etta Love of Ben Franklin Texas describes severe dandruff and itching patient relief after using Cuticura Ointment at night and Cuticura Soap in the morning. She reports her scalp clearing and hair regaining life after a few applications. Ad requests free samples and the 32 page Skin Book by mail from Cuticura.
Ward voting expectations in city election report
The Fourth Ward favors Wright and Tobin for most votes while Uhr is projected to carry the Fifth Sixth and Seventh Wards and the Eighth ward vote appears close.
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Wright
Tobin
Uhr
Davis Denies Coercion by County Judge on Political Contributions
County Judge James R. Davis angrily denies pressuring county employees to donate to politics. He declares he has never told any employee under his jurisdiction that their job depends on contributions or political actions. He calls such accusations an absolute falsehood.
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James R. Davis
San Antonio Hosts Push for Regional Theatrical Circuit
David Carb of Boston arrived in San Antonio to win business and civic backing for a new theater circuit. Fort Worth Dallas and Sherman already support it, aiming to cover eight big Texas cities with a rotating stock company presenting contemporary drama at Grand Opera House. Subscriptions target 500 double season tickets at 28 dollars each. local committees fundraise and manage finances. Carb, playwright and critic, plans to stay several days to gauge acceptance before moving to Houston.
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David Carb
Boston
Mass
San Antonio
America
Fort Worth
Dallas
Sherman
Carb
Texas
Mr. Carb
San Antonio Supports Movement, Says Leader After Talks
The leader spoke with several San Antonians Thursday morning and expressed confidence that the city will back the movement wholeheartedly, noting strong local enthusiasm in the Ton and Galveston area.
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Ton
Galveston
San
Boosters to Austin for Pan American Bi Centenn ial fair
An excursion to promote the Pan American Bi Centennial celebration in 1918 will leave on a special train next Wednesday under the Committee of One Hundred. Stops are planned at New Braunfels and San Marcos, with major events in Austin and talks with city officials and business leaders.
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Austin
Committee of One Hundred
Texas
New Braunfels
San Marcos
Charles Rogan
Travis County
Washington, D. C
San Antonio
Brown
Davis
Smoot
Congress
Greek Prince's Visit Mentioned in Albany Tale
Albany Times Union recounts a tale about Prince George of Greece touring the United States in 1889. An Albanian recalls the prince stopping in San Francisco, Chicago and New York, with a Chicago Herald visit noted by Mr. Scott.
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Stocker
Prince
Prince of Wales
Mr. Scott
Prince George
Greece
Albany Times- Union
Prince George of
Albany
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Chicago Herald
Scott
Annex
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Panem Et Circenses
Rome
Richter’s Steam Bakery
Urset Wood CO
Mexico
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Cuticura
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Laird & Schober
Alamo Plaza
Citizens’ League
Police
Frank Newnam
Citizens’ League Campaign Committee
Austin 10
Lexington
Japan
Prince Nicholas
Russia
Nicky
Eagle Pass
Lim
Southern Pacific
Sutherland Springs
Albert Steves
Dromgoole
Ani
Houston St
Jewelry Repairers
Crockett
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