School Board Chooses Architect Adams Adams
Ada and Adams named as the architect firm for the new Mai Avenue High School after a tense election process. The board debated politics vs merit and considered whether Adams Adams would serve the term or wait until June. Calvin Goodice re-elected. teachers offered for Leon Springs training camp. students may help with draft enrollment.
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Ada & Adams
Wheelession
Besin
Teesfan
Wnani
Ralph Dbd
Cameron
Ie Farmer Board
Gian
Mai Avenue
Wire
Agamy
Adams
Looushy
Snather
Adams & Adams
EO. Evans
W. McCamish
J. Hii Grover
Ince
Mr. Grover
Evans
Str
Adams & Adame
Calvin Goodice
Anth Sromit
Meek
Leon Springs
W. T. Hamilton
Emmity
Dudges
Nemex
WB. Hamilton
Grover
5B. Evans
Gerlach
McCurnish
Eliza Pizaini
British repulse German counter attacks on front line
British forces report repulsing repeated German counter attacks along the front near Bullecourt as fighting rages on a wide front. British troops hold deep trenches while supply lines falter. men fight with little food as water runs short and the line remains under heavy pressure.
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France
London
Somme
Windenburg
Bullecourt
Heavy rain brings relief to drought devastated Corpus Christi area
Weather relief hits South Texas as Corpus Christi suburbs report heavy rain May 4 breaking drought. Kingsville and Banquete see up to one and a half inches with hail, while other towns like Kerrville and Boerne note varied rainfall aiding crops. Telegraph exchange damaged, several windows broken. overall rain valued for future crops and recovery.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Re Jong
Nia
Kobstown
Kingsville
Sime
Fears of German Invasion United States May 4
Judge Lugien Burne warns a German invasion could occur within a year as U S marshals mobilize resources. Governor Holcomb and officials say the risk is serious and victory may cost Europe’s allies. British mission holds public conferences with American leaders in Washington amid war anxieties.
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Conn
United States
Lugien TF. Burne
England
Germany
Holeah
Ife
Washington, D. C
Bir Dudley
House
Balfour
Council of National Defense
Milukoff Appeals to Russians for Support
The report shows Milukoff urging Russian backing for allied war aims and accusing Wig government of shifting blame to the Dania executive committee. Other items note restored German postal service, a Stockhom conference delegation, and discussions on universal suffrage reforms in Germany amid ongoing strikes.
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Dania
Copenstag Mas
VR Londonsj
Germany
Stockhotn
Philip Scheidemman Aga Short Myel- Jer
David
Noske Ans Gradpauer
Reichslaz Deyutation
Iabor
Carl Rudolph Legion
German Federation of Trades Unions
Daputy Buuer
Securitty
Iohor
Tha Radfeily
Use
Ledebour and
Hernstel
Another Peach Proposal in Wartime News
The piece notes diverted focus from Arras battles to events behind the front. German censorship is easing but little is learned about recent internal actions. The chancellor is urged to speak on peace terms as Junkers press for Belgian annexation and war aims.
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Presa
Arras
Pees
Reichstag
Junkers
Socialist Party
Hoeichstag
Belgium
Russian Social Democrats press harsh critique of Milekoff note
In London and Petrograd sources the Social Democrats and far left press condemn Foreign Secretary Milekoff s note to the allies as inadequate. They vow a vigorous push against Germany and prepare to discuss the issue at an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Workmen and Soldiers' Detachments. Conservative leaders propose questions about Berlin politics and chancellor Bethmann Hollweg s stance on annexation and life in Germany. A German government move to grant universal suffrage is noted as well.
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Petrograd
Navlu
Social Democrats
Siher
Milekoff
Russia
Germany
Council of Warkmen
Dam
Lon
Berliny
Heighstas Aage
Chuneciur
Bethmann- Hollweg
Socialist Party
Seack
Jolemarty Hag
Brazil appoints Pecwult foreign minister in cabinet reshuffle
Shain Muliers Peach in Rio de Janeiro reports Nite Pecwult named foreign minister succeeding Lauro Afuller who resigned. Martins de Souza Dantas relinquished interim head role as Pecwult accepts the post, while Senor Pec canhay is noted in the reshuffle.
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Rio Janeiro
Nite Pecwult
Foyer
Brazil
Lauro Afuller
Martins de Souza Dantas
Foreign Office
Senhor Pecanhay
Insurance Leaders Gather in San Antonio
M Russell Jr president of the National Association of Life Underwriters arrives from Los Angeles to speak at a luncheon of San Antonio insurance men and to address a dinner at Travis Civic Saturday night. Events cover war impact on policies and protections for policyholders as American forces head to Europe.
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M. Russell Jr
National “Assublation of Lite
San Antonio
Los Angeles
Southwestern Lite
Russell
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio Insurance Men
Ainner
Travis
Texas
Europe
Me Nuesell
Life Isurance
Labor envoys arrive to advise American labor in war effort
May 4 reports from New York state British Inter leaders appointed by the Tory government as official advisers to American labor arrive in the United States. Delegation includes Dowermut Ishomax and others from the British Parliament and Labour, invited by the Federation of Labour to assist. In Dallas Texas, Salvation Army plans to raise 100000 for army relief surface as division heads attend the Southwestern Congress in Louisiana. In Houston deposits total 40883 53 on May 1, vs 644 March figures, bankers note.
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New York
Britisht Inter
United States
Lehington
Rie Floncrabie Charing
J. J. Ishomax
Diltish Birniament
WW. Garrod
Ixbor
Rome
Federation of Lahar
Silvation Araty
Dallas
Lex
Dlans
Salvation Ridings
Thanos Estill
Tse
The
Salvation Army
Orla Lina
Louisiana
Argan
Officer Disarmed During Escape Arrest Chase
Chief of Police and a detachment search escaped prisoner near San Antonio after Motorcycle Officer Albert Koh arrested him. The suspect revolver whipped the officer, a soldier then grabbed the officer’s pistol and warned him to flee. Police and soldiers mobilized, lines searched large fields west of the city.
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Lancaster, & Equa
San Antonio
Samp Wilson
Albert Koh
Kohr
Euh-Polles
Caruthers
Beng
Nort
Avanore
Tess Denacly
Major Dodd Speaks at Rotary Luncheon on Army Air Forces
Major Dodd tells Rotary Club at St Anthony Hotel about Pershing's expedition, Army aviation challenges in the war, and the work of fliers. He recalls flying to Charlotte as a prisoner guest and the construction of a new air base in San Antonio, highlighting department efforts and morale.
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Aviation Aruess
Boutherna
Rotary Lab
Kungheon Priday
St. Anthony
Moss
Eth
Letora
Pershing
Mesten
Dol
Biv Understanding
Syrmachy
Tie
Soutois
Captin Carberry
Dargne
Himsee
Chihnalte
Foulnis
Dodd
San Antonio
Honorary member Pershing led city club meeting
The meeting honored General John J. Pershing as an Honorary member. New members elected by ballot included W. Fraser, Dr Beverly Younus, Sam Buckalow, Herbert C. Ward, Jt W. Morrison, Russell Hul, J. Mangham, F G Chamberlain, and L Garley. Resolutions on Ko liman George Moody death were adopted. The Boy Scouts were invited to a May 18 luncheon and theater event hosted by Edward Raymond at the Majestic Theater.
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Co-Opeen
Eyiertle
Koliman George
Moody
Rank Winerteh
Con Miies
John J. Pershing
Clu
IW. G. Fraser
Beverly Younus
Sam, Buckalow
Herbert C. Ward
Jt W. Morrison
Russell Hul
J. Mangham
Chamberlain
Hey L. Garley
Edward Raymond
Majestic Theater
Harry L. Millar
Edward Fink
Water release aims to save rice crops along the Colorado
Lake Austin dam control orders partial drain and water release to rice growers along the Colorado River, including Whirton and Eagle Lake areas. A judge directed the Austin dam receiver to lift gates and allow irrigation to prevent crop destruction due to reduced rainfall and river flow.
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Lake Austin
Colorado Survey
Austin
Colorado River
Pyilerad Tudge Dusai West
Chambers
Austin Dam
Judge West
Rice Geower
Whirton
Eagle Lake
Wenlbahe
Aeres Phantet
Rica
Lisbe
Ries
Taxpayers Notice San Antonio Taxes Due
San Antonio Texas April 9 1416 notice to all persons firms and corporations that taxes for the fiscal year 2916 are due and payable. To save interest at six percent per annum and two percent penalty per month for five months taxes must be paid before May 12.
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San Antonio
Tex
War Department denies plans to darken towns on Atlantic coast
The War Department in Washington, May 4, reiterated that no plan is under contemplation to darken exposed towns along the Atlantic coast at night.
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War Department
Atlantic Coast
Financing War Won't Hinder Business, Treasury Official Says
New York May 4 Treasury Secretary McAdoo told seventy leading bankers after a conference that financing the government's war needs against Germany can be done without disturbing the nation's business. No difficulties are anticipated in funding the war effort.
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Germany
McAttoo
Trdutury
Rere
Notice to Voters San Antonio May 1917 ballot order
Notice to voters for the May 1947 general election lists mayoral candidate iam C Bett for mayor and names James F Garland J dc Lamm for taxation commissioner Ray Lambert for sanitation parks and public property Louis Henemann Thomes C Nelson for streets and public improvements G at Lowther Robert Uhr for police and fire commissioners. City Clerk Fred Fis signs the notice.
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San Antonio
Tex
City of
Iam C. Bett
James F. Garland
J. dc. Lamm
Ray Lambert
Louis Henerann
Thomes C. Nelson
G. At Lowther
Robert Uhr
Vitalitas Spring Tonic touted for blood cleansing
An advertisement promotes Vitalitas as a natural spring tonic that cleanses the blood and boosts vigor for muscles nerves bones and blood tissues. It claims amazing nationwide reports of success in indigestion rheumatism neural weakness liver and kidney issues. Sold at local drugstores.
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Anych
America
Vitalitas
Bommet
Orig
Ali Drug
Glsta
Gratien Phrase Elusive Amid Echoes of a Ceremony
A garbled fragment recalls a moment with Clarence and Gratien referencing a ceremony. The text hints at delays and a connection to a linchpin event, but details remain unclear due to corruption in the source.
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