Fund for Building Free Hospital to Care for the Sick Poor
A campaign to raise 50,600 dollars to build and equip a free hospital in San Antonio will start with a mass meeting at the Travis club auditorium next Sunday. The Free Clinic association notes the city lacks such a hospital, cites the clinic’s two years of service from 1219 South Laredo street, and aims to recruit donations to fund a modern facility for moneyless patients.
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San Antonio
Travis Club
Free Clinic Association
Free Clinic
South Laredo
Mem
Antonio
Ms of
Thomas Franklin
Winchester Kelso
Rabbi Samuel Marks
Carlos Bee
A. A. Antoine
C.S. Vena
J. B. Cunningham
Z. Noyesans
Thomas H. Franklin
J. D. Guinn
C. 8. Venable
Perry J. Lewis
Lloyd Spencer
Nat Washer
Philip Cook
John Boyle
Will Martin
J. B. Martindale
Gus Giesecke
Bert J. McLean
Spring
G. W. Sims
Samuel Marks
El Campo Graduation Highlights From May Exercises
El Campo Tex May 18 The high school commencement exercises were held last night The best paper was by Pres Smith on Good Roads for Wharton County Frank W Wheeler gave the dress to the class The board president Henry presented diplomas as the class sang its song composed by senior Miss Helen y
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el Campo
Campo
Tex
Pres- Smith
Wharton Coun
Frank W. Wheeler
Henry He
Helen Y
Kerrville High School Holds Commencement Exercises
The Kerrville high school held its annual commencement Friday. LL A Payne of the University of Texas delivered the address. Diplomas were issued by Superintendent Alvin Hille. Uni tp scholarships went to Ester Roberts and Everett Pkin. Schreiner scholars were awarded to Miss Emma and Orvan Joy.
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Kerrville
Tex
LL. A. Payne
The
University Texas
Alvin Hille
Unitp
Ester Roberts
Everett Pkin
Charles Schreiner
Hmma
Orvan Joy
New Dog Themed Novelty Items Promoted in City Stores
Shoppers in San Antonio can view new hound dog novelties in show windows of Dahrooge Post Co. and Schwab-McHlroy Four Dry, with other leading drug stores also stocking the items.
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Hound Dog
Dahrooge Post Co
Schwab-McHlroy
San Antonio
Ohio Primaries Split Taft Roosevelts In Bid
Ohio faces a presidential primary on May 21 with five candidates in play Republicans back Taft and Roosevelt while Democrats rally behind Harmon versus Wilson Insurgents cast doubt on Harmon and echo Wilson strength as campaigns cross the state. Major figures La Follette Bryan and others tour Ohio amid a high tempo campaign with special trains moving between cities.
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Robert M. la Follette
William H. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Judson Harmon
Woodrow Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
la Follette
Moses B. Barnhart
Union
Baltimore
Harmon
William Jenn Ryan
Newton Baker
Wilson
Wool
Wall Street
Demain
Ohio
Columbus
Toledo
Senator la Follette
William Jennings Bryan
Root and Gleason Picked for Republican Convention Posts
A canvass of the subcommittee members in Chicago indicates Elihu Root of New York as temporary chairman and Lafayette B. Gleason of New York as temporary secretary for the Republican national convention. Several members were polled just before the session.
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Chicago
Elihu Root
New York
Lafayette B. Gleason
National Committee
Eleventh Texas Republicans Endorse Cecil A. Lyon
In Waco Texas on May 18 the Eleventh District Republican congressional convention endorsed Cecil A Lyon. The meeting selected Lyon to represent the district in upcoming campaigns and solidified party support in a decisive final session.
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Texas
Cecil A. Lyon
Waco
Tex
Taft Faction Dominates Texas Delegation At Convention
An uninstructed delegation to the national convention adopts the unit rule. Three of four delegates are Taft followers. Cecil A. Lyon endorsed for national committeeman from Texas and M. W. Risinger elected presidential elector for the district. J. W. Cooke of Waco named permanent chairman and J. C. Gouldy of Gatesville permanent secretary, both Taft men. The district has two votes.
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Ernoon
Cecil A. Lyon
Texas
M. W. Risinger
Falls County
J. W. Cooke
Waco
J. C. Gouldy
Gatesville
Taft
May compromise on Hughes as Republican nominee
Washington reports that Justice Charles E. Hughes is seen as the compromise candidate at the Chicago convention for the presidency. The obstacle cited is a prior promise not to run given at his appointment to the Supreme Court.
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Washington, D.C
Washington
Charles E. Hughes
Chicago
Justice Hughes
Supreme Court
Baby Mike Elephant Awarded 5000 Dollars in Suit
A jury in Forty-fifth district court awarded owner Alex Glasscock 5000 dollars for Baby Mike the elephant killed by railroad injuries. The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad faces appeals, with 23 witnesses from Texas Louisiana and Arkansas testifying to Baby Mike's feats before he died.
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Baby Mike
Alex Glasscock
Forty-fifth District
San Antonio
Maby Mike
Colle
Good Roads Boosters Entertained At Picnic
A San Antonio delegation including Bexar county highway division boosters attended a Rambie camp Woodmen of the World picnic by the Medina river fourteen miles from the city. Hundreds enjoyed a luncheon and barbecue as speakers urged better roads and schools. Tom Daugherty presided and introduced R. G. Taylor D. E. Colp and J. L. Strohm to advocate good roads and education. Clinton G. Brown urged top priority for superior schools and governance.
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Bexar County Highway Division
Chamber of Commerce
Medina River
Rambie Camp No. 401
Woodmen of the World
Oak Island
Bexar County
Gen Felix M Robertson named to Gettysburg commission
Governor of Texas appoints Gen Felix M Robertson of Crawford as commissioner to represent Texas on the Gettysburg battlefield commission for the May 28 29 Washington meeting. Gen Louis Wagner of Philadelphia requested the appointment after Gen K M Van Zandt declined due to his wife’s ill health.
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Felix H. Robertson
Austin
Tex
Felix M. Robertson
Crawford
Washington, D. C
Bettysburg
Louis Wagner
Philadelphia
K. M. van Zandt
Texas
United Confederate Veterans
Four New Texas Banks Added by State Board
The Texas state banking board granted certificates to four new banks in Texas. Peoples' State Bank of Brazoria with $10,000 capital, Texas Bank and Trust Company of El Paso with $160,000, Fairfield State Bank of Fairfield Freestone County with $15,000, and Farmers' State Bank of Princeton in Collin County with $270,000, all joining the guaranty fund system to protect depositors.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
State Banking Board
Peoples’ State Bank of
Brazoria
Capital Stock
Texas Bank and Trust Company of
el Paso
Fairfield State Bank of
Fairfield
Freestone County
Farmers’ State Bank of
Princeton
Collin County
Austin School Board Organizes With New Member
In Austin Texas on May 18 a special school board meeting welcomed newly elected member J A Paddleford to duty. The board re elected H M Metz as president C B Moreland as vice president and H C Jackson as secretary. They consider spending 150000 in bonds approved at a special election for new school buildings.
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Austin
Tex
Austin School Board
J. A. Paddleford
H. M. Metz
C. B. Moreland
H. C. Jackson
Feast of Weeks Observed at Temple Beth El San Antonio
Services in observance of Pentecost to be held in Temple Beth El vestry rooms on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning at 10 o clock attended by the Jewish community of San Antonio. The holiday is marked by decorating the synagogue with trees plants and flowers and Ruth will be read with emphasis on Ruths acceptance of faith and the harvest of the first fruits in Boaz field. A night watch with scripture passages and a repast will precede the feast.
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Temple Beth-El
San Antonio
Israel
Egypt
Mount Sinai
Ruth
Boaz
Medina Dam Nears Completion With Half The Work Done
The Medina dam is now nearly half completed and will irrigate about 60 000 acres. When finished it will hold roughly 284 000 cubic yards of material. Construction progresses at about 1500 cubic feet daily. completion is expected by year’s end as A W K Billings and Dr Pearson lead the project with plans to visit New York and Barcelona.
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Medina
A. W. K. Billings
Dr. Pearson
Pearson
Europe
New York
Spain
Barcelona
San Antonio
Governor Colquitt Named to Pan American Trade Board
Governor Colquitt was appointed by Robert Lee Dunn to the Pan American States trade board. The 40 member body includes 20 Americans and 20 from other republics to manage trade relations ahead of the Panama Canal opening. The governor has accepted the post.
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Austin
Tex
United States
Pan-American States Association
Panama Canal
Colquitt
Robert Lee Dunn
Quit Kickin' My Houn Aroun Publicity Request
An an ad by Dahrooge Post Cand Co offering a postcard or item titled Quit Kickin' My Houn Aroun in exchange for 560c in stamps or money sent to 315 Alamo Plaza.
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Dahrooge Post Cand Co
Alamo Plaza
County May Be Compelled to Give Suri
County officials weigh new budget and scrip options as city hospital policy denies bed access to San Antonio residents with six months or more in the city. Judge Shook seeks an arrangement to avoid county funds for sick residents while rumors link political pressure to enforcement.
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San Anton
City Board of Health
San Antonio
Phil Shook
Judge Shook
Callaghan
Massage Licenses Granted to Listed Individuals
Edmund Fondre Myrtle Peel James H Guthrie and Kate Shan non Epifanio Val Verde and Andrea Crug receive massage licenses according to the public records listing.
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Edmund Fondre
Myrtle Peel
James H. Guthrie
Kate Shannon
Epifanio Val Verde
Andrea Crug
Miller Jury Deadlocked in Austin Case
Special to Blight reports in Austin Texas that the jury for Deen Miller could not reach a verdict after a week of trial and were locked up for the night. Miller faces charges tied to orders given by Alex Baker, his 15 year old brother in law.
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Deen Miller
Austin
Tex
Miller
Alex Baker
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Congress of Mothers
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Crockett School Mothers’ Club
A. C. Dauchy
Cones
George Cummins
Alamo Heights
Fannin School
Mothers’ Club Club
Mrs
Lewis Krams-Beck
San Antonio Dramatic Club
J. 5S
Peter
City Federation of Clubs
Powell
D. Hogan
Riverside Park School Mothers’ Club
R. R. Russel
Sanaoe Self Culture Club
Buckeye State
Buckh*ge
Judson A. Harmon
Hughes
Supreme Court Justice
Mike
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Good Roads Boosters
Medina Dam
Colquitton Board of Governors of
Pan-American Association
Suri
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