Morgan’s final appeal to Wilson cited by Harvey at bankers dinner
Colonel George Harvey recounted J. Pierpont Morgan’s parting message to President Wilson, offering his influence and resources for the country. The tribute described Morgan as a patriot who solemnly pledged assistance if needed, before Morgan sailed for Europe where he perished.
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New York
Wilson
J. Piervont Morgan
George Harvey
Morgan
Colonel Harvey
Harvey
Mr. Morgan
London
Mr. Bryan
Hermann's Bar Ad Under New Management
A new management notice advertises Hermann's Bar at 219 Soledad Street offering best grade liquors wines and cigars. It invites patrons to call and visit, promising memorable service in the native land spirit.
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Hermann’s
Soledad Street
Uniform dress movement adopted for Fort Wayne schools
The Mothers' Club and Teachers' Club in Fort Wayne launched a plan for a uniform dress for all girl students to prevent shame over differences in clothing. Local merchants pledged to stock affordable uniform dresses for purchase by families. The clubs cite envy of better dressed peers as a motivation for the proposal.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Mothers’ Club
Teachers’ Club
Mothers' Club
Morgan Artworks Insured by 200 Firms in Major Deal
New York May 9 A near unparalleled insurance market event follows J P Morgan plan to insure the 50 million dollars of artworks from his father The 25 million dollars in play is spread across 250 American and foreign insurers with average rates around 3 12 cents per 100 The risk is split between the old Metropolitan Museum Building and the new building as brokers encounter legal limits and no transit coverage points to Morgan keeping the collection in New York for at least a year.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Metropolitan Museum
Mr. Morgan
Travelers Have Gay Time at Gulf Resort
Corpus Christi Texas May 9 delegates arrive for the state convention of the United Commercial Travelers and the second day of the conclave reports the largest Texas attendance. Dr C W Johnson supreme surgeon of the grand council arrived and addressed the gathering. Seventy five visiting women toured the city by auto this morning and this afternoon bathing parties are planned with a Baymen of Bagdad parade featuring 300 travelers tonight. The San Antonio area group participates in the event.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
United Commercial Travelers
Order
Texas
C. W. Johnson
Columbus
Ohio
Grand Council
Baymen of
Bagdad
San Antonio
Convention Plans and Election at Saturday Session
Delegation arranges parade details as the convention closes Saturday night. W N Griffith of Waco will be elected grand senior counsellor replacing B K James of San Antonio. Greenville Waco and Amarillo vie to host the next convention. Grove's Tasteless Chili Tonic advertised with liver stimulation and malaria remedy claims.
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W. N. Griffith
Waco
B. K. James
San Antonio
Greenvile
Amarillo
Grove
Cadets Hold Ninth Annual Peacock Military Academy Exercises
The Peacock Military Academy conducts its ninth annual commencement on campus tonight. The program includes music by the school orchestra, multiple declamations such as The Dreamers and The Strenuous Life, and readings like The Fall of the Alamo and McKinley’s Address to the Soldiers. Commissions, diplomas, and medals will be awarded.
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Peacock Military Academy
Ike Alderete
Lloyd P. Bracy
Allen P. Carr
Reuben M. Cash
Robert O. Covel
Haynes M. Leatherwood
Hal M
Noelke
Matt F. Field
Emil Rosemblueth
Norman W. Singer
Curtis M. Williams
Emil Rosenblueth
R. M. Cash
South Carolina
H. W. Leatherwood
Glee Club
the Alamo
C. M. Williams
McKinley
Italians Aid Police in Search for Murder Suspect
Prominent New York Italians rally to help police track Oresto Shillitoni, accused of murdering two policemen. They hire a veteran detective with deep knowledge of Italian crime, aiming to stamp out the criminal element as authorities press for answers.
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New York
Oresto Shillitoni
Petrosino
Italy
Shillitoni
Doctors Tired But Happy Start Home From Texas Meeting
Delegates at the Texas State Medical Association convention voiced disappointment that house of delegates duties kept them from scientific sessions. Dr Marvin L Graves, new president, urged future programs to avoid conflicts so members can attend medical and surgical meetings. Despite fatigue, delegates praised the convention and San Antonio hospitality.
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Texas State Medical Association
House of Delegates
Marvin L. Graves
Association
San Antonio
Visiting physicians depart after convention at St Anthony Hotel
Hundreds of visiting physicians began returning home last night after a three day stay at the St. Anthony Hotel which served as official convention headquarters. The hotel hosted five large banquets in one night and earned high praise for its handling of the busy schedule.
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St. Anthony
Fisherman jailed after assault on two women
In San Angelo Texas on May 9 Albert West a Black man teased by several women over his fishing skill punched one woman and struck another with a wooden stick. The second woman is believed to be near death and West is held in the county jail.
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San Angelo
Tex
Albert West
West
Merchants to Send Delegates to Austin for Exposition
W M Morgan and A Grasso were chosen by the Retail Merchants Association to travel to Austin this afternoon for the pure food and industrial exposition. They will report back to influence San Antonio merchants on a similar December event. A June 12 meeting will select 15 retail merchants for Beaumont June 23 25 and likely guide the 1914 San Antonio convention. New members admitted include City National Bank W H Whisenant J W Hamilton A J Peters Alamo Wood Co Sam Spier Hardware Co Home Furniture Co F M Itschner M P Machine Shop.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Commerce Street
W. M. Morgan
A. Grasso
Austin
Merchants of
San Antonio
Beaumont
City National Bank
W. H. Whisenant
J. W. Hamilton
A. J
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Morgan Artworks
Gulf Resort
Order In State
Collman
Peacock Academy
Vapo Cresolene CO
Contend
A. Collman
Hood
the Crowers of India Tea
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