Surprises in store for Texas press convention writers
Texas Press Association leaders W. C. Edwards and C. F. Lehman praised the San Antonio Press Club plan for the May 15–17 gathering. Highlights include a Fort Sam Houston regimental drill and an Army Post concert, a telephone address from another city, and multiple city excursions and social events coordinated by the Press Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Edwards
C. F. Lehman
Texas Press Association
Press Club of
San Antonio
Big Press Society of
Fort Sam Houston
Charles G. Treat
T. H. Bliss
Missions
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Gunter Hotel
E D. Mouzon
Albert Steves
W. B. Tuttle
Chamber of Commerce
L. J. Hart
Joseph Emerson Smith
J. H. Lowry
Honey Grove
Tex
Denton
Fort Sam Houson
Delegates Arrive as Woman's Christian Temperance Union Convenes
Delegates for the state W C T U convention begin a three day session arriving in San Antonio. Maverick Hotel is headquarters with officers hosted by Miss M Eleanor Brackenridge. Committees from city churches guide delegates to private homes and arrange rest rooms mail service and information bureau at Travis Park Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Maverick Hotel
Union
M. Eleanor Brackenridge
J. R. Byrd
Strange
Travis Park Methodist Church
Mayor Gaynor Named in Criminal Libel Warrant
Magistrate Kernochan issues warrant for arrest of Mayor Gaynor over a February 14 Brooklyn speech alleged to contain criminal libel. The May 5 decision sets the arrest warrant in motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
New York
Kernochan
Brooklyn
Holtz Wins Loving Cup For 83 New T P A Members
Harry Holtz president of Post D Travelers' Protective Association wins the silver loving cup from C E Holland of Victoria for the Texas division member who recruited the most new members in the past year. Holtz added three new members establishing a new one person record. The Post D minstrel show finances report is due May 13. Also note Paul Hixon of St Louis missed a $62500 legacy appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Holtz
Post D. Travelers’ Protective Association
C. 8. E. Holland
Victoria
Texas
Fort Worth
Post DP
Holtz
Fine Remedy For Eczema Promises Rapid Skin Healing
An advertisement touts S S S as a blood purifier that goes into the bloodstream to bathe tissues and form new skin, claiming rapid relief for eczema. It emphasizes a vegetable formula, safety, no minerals, and urges readers to consult The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific Co
Swift Bldg
Atlanta
Police War on New York Gang as Officers Reinforce Force
New York police declare war on the Jack Sirocco gang after two officers were killed and two beaten in 30 hours on the lower east side. Seventy detectives deployed as Mulberry Street patrolmen go undercover to aid the investigation amid a leadership struggle within the gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lower East Side
Mulberry Street
Jack Sirocco
Epworth League Birthday Celebration at Government Hill Church
Epworth League marks its twenty fourth founding anniversary with a large turnout at Government Hill Methodist Church. Morning service featured Baraca and now classes joint meeting. Evening program included piano, hymns All Hail the Power and Onward O King Eternal, prayers, readings, and talks by E B E Dilley pastor Rev J W Shoemaker Basil S Ryan and others with solos and recitations.
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Epworth League
Government Hill Methodist Church
Baraca
M. M. Kime
E. BE. Dilley
Junior League
W. W. Douglas
J. Gabel
J. W. Shoemaker
Christ
Leona Culver
Cornet Solo
Fred Manning
Our League
Basil S. Ryan
Miss Noi. Shoemaker
Brothers Lead Meeting at San Fernando School Jubilee
A large turnout of former pupils gathered at the San Fernando School on Sunday for a short business session and a smoker. Brothers Edward and Charles, long associated with the school since its founding, spoke briefly. Students urged preparations for the silver jubilee celebration on June 15 and 16, pledging to work toward honoring the school. Attendees included Felix C. Gonzales A. P. Carvajal E. de Arrendondo E. B. Dodson J. Loustaunan John Bisalelli B. B. Matuo A. L. Serne A. S. Casanova Paul Ehrlich Joseph R. Contreras J. R. Gonzales and C. J. Adams.
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San Fernando
Edward
Charles
Brothers Charles and
Felix C. Gonzales
A. P. Carvajal
E. de Arrendondo
E. B. Dodson
J. Loustaunan
John Bisalelli
B. B. Matuo
A. L. Serne
A. S. Casanova
Paul Ehrlich
Joseph R. Contreras
J. R. Gonzales
C. J. Adams
Baroness Weds American in Baltimore Cathedral
Baroness Alix Boncheur daughter of Baron Moncheur and ambassador to Turkey married Robert F. Loree son of L. F. Loree president of the D. & H. Railroad at Baltimore Cathedral. Cardinal Gibbons performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Alix Boncheur
Baron Moncheur
Washington
Turkey
Robert F. Loree
L. F. Loree
D. & H. Railroad
Cardinal Gibbons
Carriers Held Responsible for Perishable Freight
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that when perishables move regularly in sufficient volume to justify special equipment, carriers must furnish the special services to prevent shipments from freezing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lightning Sets House on Fire Near Paris Texas
The home of Elbert Booth two miles west of Paris burned at midnight after a lightning strike. The property loss was $10,000 and Mr. and Mrs. Booth escaped with little injury. Assist Nature. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotes cleansing and purification of the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tex
Elbert Booth
Booth
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Relief Tonic
For nervous dyspepsia the tonic beverage Horsford's acid phosphate offers relief from acid stomach nausea or seasick headache and aims to ease symptoms with a grateful effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
Modern Newspapers A Means Of Grace In Religion
The Rev. George H. Badger argues that modern newspapers aid humanitarian action by exposing poverty, injustice, and suffering, inspiring readers to take responsibility for human betterment. He notes newspapers reveal truths readers would miss otherwise and urge active moral engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Badger
Unitarian Church
Riverside Restaurant Adds Fresh Seafood and Meats Market
The Riverside Restaurant announces fresh Spanish mackerel flounders gulf trout frog legs shrimp crabs and KC meats available for eat in or take out. Local shoppers can call ahead for selections and pricing.
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K. C
Riverside
Baptist Meeting Urges Support for San Marcos Academy
A mass meeting of Southwest Texas Baptists at First Baptist Church in San Antonio on May 6 aims to rally funds and support for the San Marcos Academy debt of 600, with half already raised in five days. Plans to fund a Baptist Hospital and a Baptist school in San Antonio will be discussed, including a secured four acre lot and push for rapid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Baptists of
Southwest Texas
Baptist Hospital
San Antonio
Aruist School
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Ends with Prices
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a liver stimulant and digestive aid. It mentions a Collman plumber with two phones and a price of 97 dollars, reflecting period styling and uncertain health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
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