French Commission Unable to Visit San Antonio
A message read to Franz C. Foos, president of the Chamber of Commerce, states General Joffre and a French commission cannot attend in San Antonio due to limited time away from Washington. The note, signed by Secretary of State Robert Lansing, conveyed regrets at not accepting the invitation. Other messages from U S senators and congressmen echoed the same.
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Joffre
San Annio
Franz C. ‘Oos
Chamber of Emerce
Robert Lansing
United States
Washington
French Commission to Visit San Antonio
A wire reports interest in hosting General Joffre Premier Viviani and other members of the French commission in San Antonio. The visit would bring notable Allied leaders to the city and strengthen wartime ties.
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Joffre
Viviani
San Antonio
Taxpayers Notice for San Antonio Taxes Due May 31 1917
San Antonio Texas April 9 1917 notice to all persons firms and corporations owing taxes for fiscal year 1916 that taxes are now due and payable. Pay before May 31 1917 to save interest at six percent per year and two percent penalty per month for five months.
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San Antonio
Tex
Presiding Judges Volunteer for Military Census in Bexar County
Sheriff Tobin reports presiding judges statewide will assist in a one day military census for Bexar county once President Wilson issues a proclamation. Each judge will select five to six assistants, city precincts may need 25 to 30 clerks, and poll lists will record residence age occupation and color to identify those liable for service.
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Tobin
Bexar County
Wilson
Ferguson
Charg
Seventy Nine Fatal Accidents Reported
Austin Texas May 2 The State Industrial Accident Board reports for the first eight months of the current fiscal year 32 324 accidents were filed with 79 fatal cases. Claims totaled 5 495 and workers compensation paid 295 536 plus 85 028 for medical costs, bringing total expenditures to 380 505.
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Austin
Tex
State Industrial Accident Board
Strike Tampsico Oil Workers Raise Pay Demand
Mexican workers at Tampico oil loading plants have struck, creating a serious situation as reported by a tank steamer's commander. Additional unrest is spreading through oil fields, with German propaganda cited as a cause. Workers seek $2 a day for eight hours.
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Galveston
Tex
Tampico
Texas House Approves UT Budget With Dormitory Aid
The Texas House approved the University of Texas budget in full, totaling 846,213 for year one and 837,680 for year two. Main branch budgets run 720,948 and 711,448 respectively, Galveston Medical 98,755 each year, El Paso Mines 26,510 and 27,477. An amendment added 90,000 for Agricultural and Mechanical dormitories, adopted 67 to 37. House adjourned until Thursday morning.
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Austin
Tex
University of Texas
Galveston
el Paso School of Mines
Agricultural and Mechanical College
House
Correction of Arkansas Death Rumor Sparks Editor Clash
In Castroville a rumor spread that Colonel Ritson was killed by a shooting. The Arkansas Ananias ran a notice of the death, the colonel denied it, and the editor refused to retract. The editor suggested listing the colonel’s name in Births column. crowds and social events advertised for May 3rd.
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Ritson
Arkansas
Arkansas Ananias
Medina Valley irrigation plan to water 30000 acres east bank
A San Antonio meeting, led by landowners Frank Keller and others, pressed plans to divert Medina River water via a new east side canal to irrigate 30 000 plus acres from Red Wing to LaCoste. They seek approval from Floyd McGown and John Carrington, aiming to boost regional food and feed production with quick results and sustained tenant employment.
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Medina River
Red Wing
LaCoste
Medina Dam
Medina
Floyd McGown
Medina Valley Irrigation Company
John B. Carrington
Chamber of Commerce
McGown
Burrell
Medina Valley Company
Medina Company
Castroville
Committee of Land-Owners
Carrington
East Side
Franz Do. Groos
Clearing House Association
Notable Guests At San Antonio Hotels
A string of visitors check in around town with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Arthur of Laredo at the Gunter, Dr. J. H. Graves of Waco at the St. Anthony, and Sam Streetman of Houston plus L. E. Wilson of Dallas at the Menger. Other guests include F. M. Higgins of Meridian, Cr. W. Ruby of Dallas, J. R. Overstreet of Dallas, F. E. Ripley of Taylor, Frank Long of Auburn, N. A. Cleveland of Oakville, and W. A. Allen of Marlin. Several names are listed as guests or registered at various hotels.
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W. B. Arthur
Laredo
Gunter
Arthur
Mexico
J. H. Graves
Waco
St. Anthony
F. M. Higgins
Stockman
Meridian
Menger
Cr. W. Ruby
Dallas
J. R. Overstreet
Sam Streetman
Houston
N. A. Cleveland
Oakville
W. A. Allen
Marlin
Menger Me
Castrovillers Dance Event Adverts May
A brief notice invites attendance at a community dance in Castrovillers featuring Artz music by Adye. The event aims to bring residents together for an evening of social dancing and enjoyment.
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Castrovillers
Artz
Chain of payments circles to settle a doctor's account
The tale traces a twenty five dollar chain from the doctor’s wife buying a dress to a clerk, the boarding house, grocer, wholesale house, and finally to an employee who forwards it back to the doctor. It argues that money’s value depends on circulation. A sack of iron washers would be as valuable as gold if gold never circulated.
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