Missionaries Sought to Expand Lutheran Work in Texas
The Tex as district of the Joint Synod of Ohio debated expanding mission fields in Texas and voted to request the Ohio Synod mission board send workers to Bishop Bee ville Nixon and Helotes. Leaders and speakers from Columbus Seguin San Antonio and Orange Grove addressed the six day meeting and a closing Grace Church service will feature Rev. J Reuter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church In
Texas
Joint Synod of Ohio
Mission Board of the
Ohio Synod
Bishop
Beeville
Nixon
Helotes
Crockett and
Losoya Streets
Ladies’ Aid Society
Grace Lutheran Church
H. Ochs
Grace Church
Co. H. L. Schuette
Columbus, CO
W. Steinman
Seguin
P. F. Hein
San Antonio
County Grand Jury Indicts 18 in Bexar County
Eighteen indictments were handed down by the Bexar county grand jury on Tuesday afternoon and the panel recessed until June 1. Eleven were withheld from publicity as no arrests were made. the released names include Leroy Hunter with two forgery charges Jacinto Ponce for theft Leslie alias Helen Murray burglary L Lucas for assault to rob FE H Fillis robbery by assault and Tom Sadler for horse theft.
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Bexar County Grand Jury
Leroy Hunter
Jacinto Ponce
Leslie
Helen Murray
L. Lucas
FE. H. Fillis
Tom Sadler
Speedy Success Headlines a Daughter’s Quick Rise
A daughter secures a stenographer position in a large office and already has three marriage offers, signaling rapid social advancement and favorable reception. The brief notes the swift progression from employment to marriage prospects in a single anecdote.
YWCA Seeks Kerrville Site for Annual Camp
Preparations for the YWCA summer camp are under way as a suitable Kerrville area location is sought. Miss Etta Pickering, the general secretary, returned from Kerrville after evaluating possible sites. Board members will discuss at the next meeting with Mrs. M. J. Bliem Mrs. George C. Wurzbach and Miss Mattie Dittmar attending. new officers to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Christian Association
Etta Pickering
Kerrville
M. J. Bliem
George C. Wurzbach
Mattie Dittmar
Bonds Approved for Terrell School House and City Hall
In Austin Texas on May 12 the attorney general's department approved two Terrell bond issues. One is 80000 for a new school house and the other 40000 for a city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
City of Terrell
Taylor Delegates Headed to Knights of Columbus Convention
Mr and Mrs Phil Nolan and Amos Peters depart Taylor to attend the Knights of Columbus annual state convention in Victoria. Nolan and Peters go as delegates from Windhurst Council of Taylor.
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K. C
Taylor
Tex
Phil Nolan
Amos Peters
Victoria
Messrs. Nolan
Peters
Windthurst Council of Taylor
Knights of Columbus
Harding predicts GOP win as Ohio enters primaries
Warren G. Harding of Marion Ohio predicts a strong Republican showing in fall elections and supports his view with remarks on party strength in Indiana and Pennsylvania. He notes Ohio will vote Republican and denies being a candidate for U S Senate while visiting Texas with Mrs Harding. He discusses Bryan Harmon and the gubernatorial race along with Bailey issue implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Ohio
Buckeye
Marion Star
Willam H. Taft
Chicago
Harmon
United States
Theodore Burton
Harding
Texas
Mr. Harding
Cox
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Bailey
Jury Adjourns as Federal Grand Jury Weighs New Indictments
The federal grand jury is expected to report Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning and then adjourn, with indications that several additional indictments will be handed down. Adam Ramisch was charged with misuse of the mails and arrested. Judge Maxey processed cases including a plea of guilty from George McBurney, who received a 90 day jail term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. L. Camp
Adam Ramisch
Medina Valley Irrigation Company
Albert Reitzer
T. 8. Maxey
George McBurney
Rehearing Sought in Texas Railroad Experience Case
A motion for rehearing will be filed in the U S Supreme Court in the W W Smith Gregg County case challenging a Texas law requiring railroad employees to have two years experience before advancing to engineer and freight or passenger conductor positions. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals had upheld the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
United States Supreme Court
W. W. Smith
Gregg County
Texas Legislature
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Names Committee Formed For Rockhill Country Club Work
In line with a business meeting action J P Withers proposed citizen aid for Rockhill Country Club development. President L B Clegg formed a committee Tuesday morning to formulate plans and procedures. The group includes Franz C Gross J H Savage F G Chamberlain John T Nilson and Claude V Birkhead.
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J. P. Withers
Rockhill Country Club
L. B. Clegg
Franz C. Gross
J. H Savage
F. G. Chamberlain
John T. Nilson
Claude V. Birkhead
War Department orders new field hospital and ambulance units
Galveston Texas May 12. The War Department directs formation of a second field hospital company and an ambulance company at Texas City. Recruits come from Fortress Monroe and other eastern seaboard coast defenses. A squad of nurses has arrived for field service.
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Galveston
Tex
Texas City
War Department
Fortress Monroe
Seaboard
Churlish Chaps Hold Newspaper While Car Jolts
A brief note describes fellows who persist in holding the newspaper, making it unreadable as the car jolts along.
Longtime San Antonio Jeweler Charles F Kleine Dies
Charles F Kleine a pioneer San Antonio jeweler aged 61 years died at his niece’s home at 733 South Flores after a month of illness. He came to San Antonio in 1853 and opened a West Commerce street shop before retiring. Survived by sister Mary Witte and two nephews, funeral Tuesday at the Tommins residence with listed pallbearers.
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Charles F. Kleine
San Antonio
R. Tommins
South Flores Street
Kleine
Magdenburg
Prussia
America
St. Mary's College
West Commerce Street
Mary Witte
Tommins
Alfred G
Edwin H. Witte
Alex Sartor, Sr
E. Carlsen
G. A. Duerler
Richard Tuerpe
John Wickeland
Carl Runge
H. T. Reutermann
George Colegate
Henry Boerner
Henry Schafer
J. H. Erkher
Ed Lyons
Henry Kohler
Gus Duerler, Jr
Los Angeles
H. Barr
Ethel
Elsie
Georgia Wood
William Wood
Charles Wood
Chicago
Sailors Claim Training in Track and Field Skills
The American consul notes many trained athletes among the sailors and observes they all seem to know how to throw the shot put.
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Ao Cruleer
Food It Is the Material Nature Uses to Keep Body and Brain
A compact reflection on food as the essential material sustaining both physical health and mental vigor, highlighting nourishment as a fundamental natural requirement for the body and mind.
Wilson exudes confidence in peace amid Mexican crisis
President Wilson signals optimism as the United States handles Mexican disturbances. Reports detail Silliman’s arrest in Saltillo, consular lootings, and delays in federal actions. Consul and Brazilian diplomatic efforts seek release while fighting at Tampico and Mazatlan see many foreigners remaining.
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Lobos
Vera Cruz
Funston
Mexico City
Garrison
Silliman
Joseph Marchani
Saltillo
Marchani
Canada
Tampico
Tampico Fall Could Trap Saltillo Garrison
Reports from Torreon suggest Tampico may fall to the Constitutionalists. Federal leaders expect Saltillo to retreat south toward San Luis Potosi, severing the garrison from relief. If Tampico is captured, Saltillo would be cut off with 250 miles of desert ahead, risking heavy losses in retreat.
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Torreon
Mex
Tampico
Saltillo
San Luis Potosi
Gonzales
Caballero
Refugees Tell Of Plight From Guadalajara Escape
L. C. Grace and Neil Trumbell mine operators in Mexico and a party of 260 Americans fled Guadalajara escaping via Manzanillo. They faced robberies taunts and indignities from Mexican troops. English and German consuls helped their exit. at Manzanillo they bribed officials to embark. The American consulate was invaded and the US flag desecrated during the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Grace
Neil Trumbell
Mexico
San Antonio
Guadalajara
Manzanillo
Grace
Mangranillo
United States
Paul Davis Key to Silliman Release From Saltillo Prison
Newspaperman Paul Davis, visiting city, aided the release of American vice consul John R. Silliman, after sharing prison experiences with him in Saltillo. Davis briefed Secretary Bryan, prompting pressure via the Brazilian minister to Mexico City, leading to Huerta’s agreement to freedom. Davis planned to stay in San Antonio with sister Mrs. Leon N. Walthall.
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Paul Davis
John R. Silliman
Saltillo
Mr. Davis
Mr. Silliman
San Antonio
W. C. Silliman
Silliman
United States
Davis
Canada
Vera Cruz
Leon N. Walthall
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Mazatlan
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Nazatlan
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