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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1917

Page

5

American Killed in San Domingo

Stanley A. Miller, civil and hydro electric engineer from Baton Rouge, was killed by bandits in San Domingo last Sunday. A cablegram to his father confirmed the death with few details. His wife and child live in Paducah, Kentucky.

San Domingo Baton Rouge Stanley A. Miller South Mexico Central South America Paducah

Dismissal Of Janitor For Campaign Ties At Board Meeting

School board actions include electing Marshall Johnston and H H Ryan as principals for Main Avenue and South Side High Schools with new grammar supervisor Esther Wilson. Two janitors Pat Dillon and Bouffier were dismissed amid protest from citizens and a campaign activity warning.

Board of Education Marshall Johnston J. F. Howard H. H. Ryan Fred Hofstetter Main Avenue New South Side Esther Leona Wilson W. J. Knox W. D. Williams Agnes Cotton H. M. Tarver J. F. Walton Tarver Charles Meek H. Gates Grant School Meek Miss Wilson Iowa University Gerlach B. Bouffier Pat Dillon A. Gage George Quinlan Dillon Grover Cam War Department Main Avenue High School Frederick Abbott J. C. Burleson W. L. Cory M. A. Comeck David Cerna L. W. Fox Harry E. Hatcher S. Hetherington N. S. Hunsdon George Knox Richard Leissner C. B. McCullough L. D. Moore W. D. Moore J. N. Nixon C. Pessels Otto Pfe Otela Kelly Ida Millen Leonora Mitchell Elizabeth Morey Ida Mae Murray Effie J. Mulford Jesse W. Nance Martha Onderdonk Elizabeth Rait Rowena Onderdonk Ellen D. Schulz Charlotte Stoddard Ollie Stratton Lula Suggs Edith Symington Monte Theobald Ida Best West Pearl West Faby West Anita Whatley Emma_ Gutzeit Lesler Richter Olga Vogel Emma Pirie Lula Griesenbeck Guy Kiorden Elizabeth Clark Frances Williams Nannie E. Dawson Brackenridge High School F. M. Halbed Viola Moore Florence Allem Lucille Bell Margaret Bradford Ella Butler Mary Colgate Kate M. James Annie M. Jary Gladys Morgan Georgia Underwood Elizabeth Wright Bruno Kiesewetter Israel Chasman Kater Andrews Jean Harewell Pauline Murrah C. G. Granades L. B. Campbell

Boy Scouts to be Rotarians Guests at Gunter Hotel

The Boy Scouts of San Antonio will be guests of the Rotary Club Friday noon at the Gunter Hotel for a luncheon and a special program. More than 400 will attend, including 325 scouts. Scout Executive W C Quaiff notes every scout will be there, with a half holiday for scouts in city schools. A matinee at the Majestic Theater is planned, with brief talks by local leaders and a cabaret program to entertain the boys. General Pershing unlikely to attend, but his staff officer may represent him.

Boy Scouts of San Antonio Rotary Club Gunter Hotel Alamo Boy Scouts W. C. Quaiff Meek Ed Raymond Majestic Theater James R. Davis Clinton Brown Sam C. Bell Hugh McLellan Nat Washer Frank Patton City Club Atlee Ayres Fiesta Association J. W. Hucker Groos Chamber of Commerce General Pershing

Sembrich’s Husband Dies in New York At 70

Dr Guillaume Stengel Sembrich husband of opera star Marcella Sembrich died in New York yesterday in his 71st year. The death occurred on May 15 with the famed soprano yet to issue a statement. The couple had been prominent in European and American opera circles.

Sembrich New York Guillaume Stengel-Sembrich Marcella Sembrich

Visitors and hotel guests at San Antonio landmarks

Charles Wynne general agent for the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf road is away in North Texas for two weeks. Mrs Mary J Buie of Eagle Pass stays at the St Anthony. Mrs E J Dulling of La Grange is registered at the Menger. P Schramm of Taylor at the Gunter. T E Colts of Texarkana at the St Anthony. J O Gaines of Austin arrived at the Menger. J G Wiese of Houston guests at PD H Watson at the St Anthony. F E Porte of Texarkana at the Menger. J O Gaines of Austin registered at the St Anthony H F Corbet of Dallas also at the St Anthony. Julius F Marullo of Galveston guests at the Gunter. PD E Brown of Richmond VA is a guest at the Menger.

Charles Wynne San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Road North Texas Mary J. Buie Eagle Pass St. Anthony E. J. Dulling la Grange Menger P. Schramm Taylor Gunter T. E. Colts Texarkana J. O. Gaines Austin J. G. Wiese Houston PD. H. Watson el Paso F. E. Porte H. F. Corbet Dallas Julius F. Marullo Galveston

Northcliffe to Close Paper Mills at Grand Falls

In St Johns Newfoundland May 16 Lord Northcliffe and associates decide to shut down the Grand Falls paper mills due to inability to ship product to England by steamers. The action affects the large mills and their employees, with further details forthcoming.

Northcliffe ST. Johns N. F England Lord Northcliffe Grand Falls

Zeppelin L-22 loss admitted by German navy

The German Admiralty officially admits the loss of the Zeppelin L-22. The statement comes from Amsterdam reporting via London on May 16. The airship's disappearance is confirmed as a wartime loss with no further details provided.

Amsterdam London

Delaware Ranch and Stock Company charter granted in Texas

Charter notices report Delaware Ranch and Stock Company of Wilmington Delaware granted permit to do business in Texas with capital stock 10000, Texas headquarters in San Antonio. Also filed charter for Jobbers Manufacturing Company of San Antonio with capital stock 5000 to manufacture floor and metal polish and disinfectants. Incorporators are G. W. Booth A. C. Brock and F. A. Hall.

Delaware Ranch Austin Tex Texas State Department Delaware Ranch and Stock Company Wilmington Del Capital San Antonio Jobbers Manufaccturing Company of Capeital G. W. Booth A. C. Brock F. A. Hall

Bell Telephone firms subscribe 5 million Liberty Loan bonds

Philadelphia May 16 Bell Telephone system companies subscribe five million dollars in bonds of the government Liberty Loan issue, according to an official announcement from the company offices in Philadelphia.

First Guatemalan Portland Cement Plant Opened by American Firm

An American company recently opened Guatemala’s first plant to manufacture Portland cement. The facility marks a milestone in local industrial development and promises to boost construction materials supply in the region.

Guatemala

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