Prohibition Organizers Form San Antonio Campaign Group
A secret meeting at a Y M C A room formed the Bexar County Statewide Prohibition organization with a large, unnamed committee to lead an anti saloon drive before the July 22 election. J A Cunningham presided as leaders planned outreach to Mexican residents and Spanish pamphlets with Y W C A girls assisting in the effort.
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Bexar County
J. A. Cunningham
Supreme Court
San Antonio
Over 100000 Vagrants Gather in New York
New York May 19 over 100000 pan handers and vagrants fill the city according to figures from the Charity Organization Society and the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor. Blatchley cites sharp increases in applications and shelter numbers as proof of rising homelessness and vagrancy. He supports a state farm colony where vagrants must work or leave the state.
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New York
Joint Application Bureau
The
Charity Organization Society
Association For Improving the
Charles K. Blatchley
Bureau
Mr. Blatchley
Lectures on Flirting by Cleo de Merode Proposed
Milan May 19 Mlle Cleo de Merode plans world lectures on flirting with a male partner to critique her platform talks. She aims to tour the United States then the Far East, seeking to be known as a woman with broader life knowledge beyond acting.
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Milan
Italy
Cleo de Merode
United States
Europe
Far East
de Merode
Spain
San Antonio railroad urged as Cameron county eager to cooperate
Lon C. Hill reports vast Cameron county prosperity with record crops and new sugar mill and factory work. He says farmers and ranchers want the railroad from San Antonio built and will cooperate with city interests to see it realized.
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San Antonio
Brownsville
Lon C. Hill
Cameron County
Mr. Hill
Hen Helps Owner Build Chicken Coop in Tarrytown
In Tarrytown New York on May 19 John Grohan Glenville watches his white Leghorn hen assist in nail work as he builds a small coop. The bird retrieves nails places them and helps drive them home delaying his own effort as he fumbles with a broken finger. The coop is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
N. Y
John Grohan
Glenville
Building Boom Promises Active Season in San Antonio
Rays Mackey secretary of the Real Estate Exchange reported May building permits totaling $194 795 at a Thursday luncheon. Permits included 26 for 3 and 4 room houses 20 for 5 and 6 room houses 2 for 7 and 8 room houses 11 for stores theaters and churches and 1 445 for additions and repairs The two largest permits were $81 000 for Laurel Heights Methodist church and $40 000 for a theater on East Houston Street with work already underway.
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San Antonio
Ray Mackey
Real Estate Exchange
Exchange
Laurel Heights Methodist
William Fenstermaker
East Houston Street
Winslow Blo
Ir Pro
Sarsaparilla Claims to Cure Blood Humors and Ailments
An advertisement touts Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood humors eruptions and a tired feeling. It promotes liquid form and tablets named Sarsatabs claiming to improve appetite digestion vigor and energy.
Ex Soldier Fined for Vagrancy Despite Army Discharges
Frank Carr a 30 year old with four U S army discharges was fined $10 in police court for vagrancy. He said he planned to re enlist after a brief break but was nabbed in the trans San Pedro district Wednesday night. Judge Buckley noted his resort influence and ruled the law applies regardless of his military record.
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United States Army
trans-San Pedro
Buckley
Carnival association directors meet to review finances
Secretary John B. Carrington calls a board meeting for next Tuesday night to hear the financial report of the carnival. He notes that all accounts are closed and expenses met with available funds. Directors plan a personal dinner for Atlee B. Ayres for his work in making this year’s carnival a great success.
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Carnival Association
John B. Carrington
Indi
Hall's Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Cure Ad
One small bottle of Hall's Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles gravel diabetes neuralgia rheumatism weak and lame backs in all ages. Write to Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive street St Louis for local testimonials. Sold by druggists.
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Hall
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Dismissed Attendant Alleges Food Petition Prompted Firing
Patrick McGlade says he was dismissed from the State Hospital for the Insane after he petitioned Governor Wilson for better food for patients and staff. Officials deny the claims and say an investigation may follow.
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Trenton
State Hospital For the Insane
Patrick McGlade
Wilson
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
Travis Park Methodist Church
Porter
First Baptist Church
Thomas Gallagher
Utica Presbyterian Church
J. H. Groseclose
T. V. Neal
A. G. Irons
Young Men’s Christian Association
R. F. Stokes
R. R. Abernathy
H. Byrd
Bishop Waterhouse
Associated Press
Woburn
Mass
Cutters Hill
Winchester Center
Boston
Castoria
Have ‘Iam
RED Cross
Batile
Metropolis
Aid
ED Steves & Sons
South
Sunset Depot
Rio Grande Valley
Dalkowitz Bros. CO
Flores and
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Ayer
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