Lynch Death Sentence Thwarted by White House Action
President Wilson, urged by Senator O Gorman, sought to delay the execution of Jeremiah C. Lynch a New York naturalized citizen convicted by a field court martial for involvement in the Dublin uprising. Ambassadors were directed to press for a halt pending American inquiry as Lynch faced possible death at daybreak.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
O'Gorman
New York
State Department
Ambassador Page
London
Jeremiah C. Lynch
Dublin
O’gorman
Senator O'Gorman
Lynch
Lansing
White House
Tumulty
Prince George of Battenburg Linked to Countess Nada Torby
Rumors in London official circles link Prince George of Battenburg, son of former first lord of the British admiralty, to Countess Nada Torby daughter of Grand Duke Michael of Russia and niece of Grand Duke Nicholas. The couple’s engagement is not officially announced.
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London
Prince George of Battenburg
Prince Louis of Battenburg
Admiralty
Nada Torby
Michael
Russia
Nicholas
Turkey
Prince George
Black Prince
North Sea
Westminster Sunday School Picnic at Brackenidge Park
The Westminster Presbyterian Sunday school plans its annual picnic Saturday at Brackenidge Park. Departure from the church corner of Garden and William streets at 9 o clock. Invitations extend to parents and families of scholars and all church members and friends. Dixie Social Club hosts a Shirtwaist Dance at K. C. Hall on Navarro Street with Willett Union Orchestra and 25 cent admission.
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Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School
Brackenidge Park
Cayuech
Garden and
King William Streets
Dixie Social Club
Shirtwaist Dance
K. ¢. Hall
Navarro St. Willett Union Orchestra
Stolen Cigar Holder Tied to West Houston Theft
Detectives Green and Harris recovered a $2 cigar holder linked to a theft from Charles Klarfeld of 604 West Houston. Pawn tickets were found among the suspect’s effects as investigations continue for more stolen property.
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Green
Harris
Charles Klarfeld
West Houston Street
Secrecy Screens Affair Over Lynch Firing in Dublin
New York reports say Jeremiah Lynch an American citizen faces execution in Dublin but censorship hides details. President Wilson urged a stay of execution just before midnight and a cable was sent to London for delay to allow American investigation. Lynch, about forty, formerly with the Gaelic League, is described as naturalized and previously active in Irish circles.
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New York
Jeremiah
Lynch
Dublin
Wilson
Washington
London
Ireland
Cork
Gaelic League
United States
Substitutes and a Fly’s Grim Lesson in Adulteration
A New York Herald critique of widespread substitutes in Germany and beyond. The piece narrates four German flies each encountering adulterated goods from honey to beer, with fatal or deadly outcomes. It ends noting a fly consuming poisoned substitutes and feeling oddly refreshed.
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Germany
Khatus
New York Herald
Maxwell Defends British in Ireland Brutality Charges
Major General Sir John Maxwell responds to brutality accusations against British troops in Ireland. He cites North King Street fighting, noting heavy casualities, rebels using women as cover, and nonuniforms making searches and house occupancies necessary.
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Dublin
John Maxwell
Ireland
North King Street
Asquith Returns to London Faces Irish Government Talks
Premier Asquith returns to London to oversee immediate discussions with Irish leaders Sir Edward Carson and John Redmond. David Lloyd George may play a leading role in efforts to unify all Irish parties.
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London
Asquith
Edward Carson
John Redmond
Sir Edward
David Lloyd George
Sunday Railroad Schedule Notice
60 cents Sutherland Springs and return every Sunday 7:55 a m Southern Pacific Adv.
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Sutherland Springs
Southern Pacific
Shirtwaist Ball at Twilight Dancing Club
Social event at W. O. W. hall Saturday night features music and dancing with admission 25 cents.
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W. O. W. Hall
Moonlight Dance Hidden in West End Lake Night
Adv notices announce a Sunday night event at West End lake on May 21 and promote Richter's Special Coffee Cake on gale at all grocers tomorrow.
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West End Lake
Richter
Gale
Ady
Zeigler Will Filed For Probate In County Court
The last will and testament of William Zeigler who died May 138 was filed for probate with County Clerk Frank R. Newton. Eva G. Zeigler applies for probate and estimates the estate at 13 87, all to her except 450 to Maud Zeigler Wilbur and 450 to Ben H. Zeigler.
Mohair and Silk Suits Sale at Palm Beach
Mohair and silk suits offered at wholesale cost with 60 cents extra expenses. One thousand five hundred suits available. Hummel at 333 West Commerce Street Kampman Building advertises the sale.
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Palm Beach
Hummel
W. Commerce
St. Kampman Bldg
Negro Arrested on Theft Charge In City Jail
A 28 year old man was taken to the city jail early Friday on a theft charge after officers found a cigar holder in his possession. Police reported the arrest occurred after a routine stop and check.
Dixie Picnic and Dance at Ma darez Park
Dixie picnic and dance at Ma darez Park Sunday May 21 begins 8 oclock Willetts orchestra ladies free Ady.
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Dixie
Madarez Park
Willett
Ady
Loans on Diamonds Watches and Jewelry Adv
O'Connell Loan Co at 112 E Houston St advertises loans on diamonds watches and jewelry.
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O'Connell Loan Co
Houston St
County Commission Orders Special School Election
The county commissioners ordered a special school election in district No. 5 to approve a 20 cent tax per hundred dollars. The vote is set for June 10 at the Lock Hill school house with Henry Linn as presiding judge.
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Schol
Sewer connections installed by Young and Ramsey
Horace E. Wilson lawyer 516 17 State Bank Blog Cr 8281 Adv Sewer connections installed by Young Ramsey Cro 2908 Adv
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Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
Young & Ramsey
Cro
Aged Negro Injured After Found on El Paso Street
A 98 year old man named Isongo Nobles was found with bruises on El Paso street near I. and G. N. Railway lower yards at 3 30 Friday morning. He could not say how he was injured and was taken to the city hospital for treatment. His address is unknown.
Sewer Connections and Plumbing Ad
W. G. Schuwirth and Co provides sewer connections and plumbing services at 231 W Commerce St. Call Crockett 641 for estimates and repairs.
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W. G. Schuwirth & Co
W. Commerce St
Crockett
Packard Auto Livery Rates Highlighted
An advertisement notes Packard Auto Livery charges of $2 per hour with credit terms Cr. 155 and New 155. The listing proclaims Best of many offerings.
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Packard
Alamo Jewelry Co Buys Gold and Diamonds
Alamo Jewelry Co offers to buy or take in trade old gold silver diamonds and coins at 315 Alamo Plaza. Advy.
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Alamo Jewelry Co
Alamo Piaza
Dance at Hermann Sons hall May 20
Advertisement notes a season closing dance at Hermann Sons hall on Saturday May 20 with good music. Other ads promote prints from Dull ing Printing Co and cheap electric fans as low as five dollars. A police report describes a car speeding on San Pedro avenue with men aboard and several shots near San Pedro park. officers did not locate the vehicle.
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Hermann Sons
Central Police
San Pedro Avenue
San Pedro Park
Doctor resumes practice at local clinics
Dr. L. M. Weinfield returned located 212 Gibbs Building practice limited to skin and rectal diseases. Office 452, residence 2907. Dr. F. E. M. Sykes has resumed practice at 214 Moore Building.
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L. M. Weinfield
Gibbs
FE. M. Sykes
Moore Bldg
Chambers to Return to Face Indictments
George Chambers former president of the Federal Bank and Trust Company wanted on indictments returned by the Bexar County grand jury is expected to return to the area.
Sheriff Receives Message On Travel From Kansas City
Sheriff John W. Tobin gets word from Deputy Sam C. Slack that he will depart Kansas City Thursday night and is expected to arrive in San Antonio by Friday night.
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San Antonio
Kansas City
John W. Tobin
Sam C. Slack
Zionist Picnic Planned for May 28 at Muth’s Garden
In support of the Zionist movement and to aid Jews in Palestine suffering from war conditions a picnic is planned for Sunday May 28 at Muth’s garden. Miss Beatrice Berg chairs the Jewish National Fund committee with additional committees to be named later.
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Zionist Movement
Palestine
Muth’s
Beatrice Berg
Jewish National Fund Committee
See America First Vacation Spots Highlighted by Leslie's Weekly
Leslie's Weekly promotes western plains ranches the Ozark mountains Minnesota lakes Mammoth Cave Luray caverns Blue Ridge Cumberland valley Texas riviera and historic New Mexico as ideal and unusual vacation destinations for summer and winter travel.
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Leslie
Western Plains
Ozark Mountains
Missouri
Arkansas
Minnesota Lake Region
Mammoth Cave
Luray Caverns
Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains
Cumberland Valley
Texas Riviera
New Mexico
America the land for tourists in Puget Sound and beyond
The essay extols diverse American regions from Puget Sound to Rainier National Park. It urges exploring river tours on the Mississippi Missouri Ohio Columbia and Willamette while noting winter in summer options in mountain ranges and travel to Florida Texas California or Hawaii. It frames the nation as ideal for travelers year round with varied climates, outdoor activities, and modern conveniences.
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United States
Puget Sound
Rainier National Park
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
Florida
Tennessee River
Columbia
Williamette
Oregon
America
Colorado River
Royal Gorge
Glacier Park
Yellowstone
Texas
California
Hawaii
West Indies
South Atlantic
Isaak Walton
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Zermatter & Smith
Bob Sperry
ROYAL
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North Woods
Henry Arthur Jones
Lydia Gilmore
Paramount
W. Houston
Wigwan-l Ji
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Lola
Big Country Store
President Wilson
Page
Triangle Pictures
Knickerbocker Theater
Billie Burke
Foon
AYS
Gloria
Dorothy Gish
Meena
Owen Moore
George
D. W. Griffith
Margarita Fisher
Aliso
Mothers’ Council
Black Crook
Upton Sinclair
Maxwell
F. Carl
Z. Ward
Bedell Building
Boston
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Dulling Printing Co
Wright Bros
Wedell
Central Tire Co., Inc
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Bock
Brady
Ial
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I. High
Shaenfield Bros. CO
S. Flores ST
Duffy’s
Duffy’s Pure
Duffy's
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
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