Third Nurse Wounded In Sea Accident Aboard US Ship
At sea near New York a gun accident aboard an armed American merchantman en route to Europe killed two Red Cross nurses, Edith Ayres and Helen Burnett Wood of Chicago, and wounded Emma Matzen of Columbus Nebraska. The ship returned to port with bodies and the wounded nurse. A Navy board of inquiry will investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Red Cross
Edith Ayres
Helen Burnett Wood
Chicago
Emma Matzen
Columbus
Neb
Base Hospital No
Navy
Navy Board of Inquiry
No. 1
Prominent Nurses Join Chicago Hospital Unit
Chicago May 21. Before joining hospital unit No 12 Miss Edith Ayres and Miss Helen Burnett Wood are noted as well known professionals in the city nursing field. Local officials expect a smooth transition as the new unit opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edith Ayres
Helen Burnett Wood
Russian exiles return to free Russia photo group
A San Francisco sailing brought the Russian exiles to free Russia. The image features Basil Semenoff called the Father of the Revolution, Noris Cherniak, Mme Zena Moravsky a noted suffragette and journalist, and Israel Bryllion a leading U S journalist who served nine years in Siberia for political offenses before escaping via China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Basil Semenoff
Noris Cherniak
Mme
Zena Moravsky
Israel Bryllion
United States
Siberia
America
China
Nurses at Cook County Hospital Document
A fragment notes nurses at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. The brief mentions medical staff presence and hospital setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County Hospital
Two Chicago Nurses Die on American Steamer
Edith Ayres and Helen Burnett Woods, both of Chicago, were the Red Cross nurses killed aboard the American steamer. They belonged to base hospital No. 12 and died from fragments of brass from a liner gun, per the Navy Department dispatch.
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Chicago
Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Edith Ayres
Helen Burnett Woods
Germans Puzzled by Haig's Shifting Shell Tactics
German forces show unease over British strategy as General Sir Douglas Haig directs a sporadic shelling pattern from Ypres to St. Quentin. Despite a pause in infantry, British artillery presses the front while Germans raid attempts falter and defend the receding Hin denburg line after Bullecourt losses.
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Douglas Haig
Ypres
St. Quentin
Bullecourt
Queant
Drocourt-Queant
Hindenburg
Italians Capture Hill On Julian Front
Italian troops seized a hill between Palliova and Britovo and advanced positions on the Vodice as part of the Julian front offensive. Official Italian war department statement issued today.
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Rome
London
Palliova
Britovo
Julian Front
Vodice
Italian War Department
Entente Attacks Repulsed on Macedonian Front
Sofia May 20 The war office reports repulsed entente attacks on the Macedonian front. Via London May 21 the press note confirms the repulse and ongoing operations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Bulgaria
Tondon
War Office
British Envoys to Visit Chicago and Canadian Cities
The British official mission will depart Washington this week for a brief tour of Chicago Toronto Montreal and Ottawa in May. The trip includes stops in major Canadian cities and Chicago as part of the outreach. The dates and exact schedule were announced today.
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Chicago
Washington, D. C
Washington
Toronto
Montreal
Ottawa
Coal shortage blamed on railroads reports federal commission
The Federal Trade Commission blames railroads for high coal prices amid a severe bituminous shortage. It cites car shortages and high demand as key factors, noting no scarcity in the coal itself and suggesting possible wartime government controls on distribution and pricing. The piece also records a funeral notice for Clarence Baetz of San Antonio with details on services and pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Great Lakes
William P. Lockhart 85. dies in Texas residence
William P. Lockhart, 85, died at 11:35 Sunday morning at his home 123 North Pine Street. A native of Indiana, he had lived in Texas for fifty years and moved to San Antonio four years ago. Funeral is at 5 PM Monday from his residence with interment in Cemetery No. 1. He is survived by his widow.
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William P. Lockhart
North Pine Street
Indiana
Texas
San Antonio
Alberthal Widow John P. Alberthal Dies in San Antonio
Mrs. Maria Elizabeth Alberthal died Sunday at 6 25 pm at 2005 Ruiz Street after noon. She was 64 years a Texas resident of 25 years in San Antonio and a Germany native. Survived by four sons John Albert William Edward and five daughters Ed Englehardt Laurence Tubbs Bertha Emma Sophie all of San Antonio and Seguin. Funeral held at 3 pm with interment in Hermann Sons cemetery.
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Maria Elizabeth Alberthal
Ruiz Street
Germany
San Antonio
Texas
John P. Alberthal
John
Albert
William
Edward Alberthal
Seguin
Ed Englehardt
Laurence Tubbs
Bertha
Emma
Sophie Alberthal
Hermann Sons
Death of Callette Miller at 22 in Austin
Callette F Miller died at his Austin home Sunday after a short illness. Survived by widow Bessie Miller, mother Mrs J Miller, two sisters Mrs C T Hail and Mrs J Nobel, and three brothers T Miller R Miller and A Miller all of San Antonio. Funeral was held at 96 East Avenue Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callette F. Miller
Austin
Bessie Miller
J. Miller
C. T. Hail
J. Nobel
T. Miller
R. Miller
A. Miller
San Antono
East Avenue
San Antonio Woodmen Member Delaney Dies at 64
Joseph P. Delaney a 64 year old native of Ireland died at 3 30 am Monday in a San Antonio hospital after forty years residence in the city. He is survived by a daughter Mrs N S Edmunds two step daughters Mrs H List and Miss Louise Small and a step son August Small all of San Antonio. He was a member of San Antonio Camp Woodmen of the World. The private funeral will be held at 10 am Tuesday from Zizik Undertaking parlors with services at 1015 at St Marys Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Delaney
San Antonio
Delaney
Ireland
Edmunds
H. List
Louise Small
Au-gust Small
Woodmen of the World
Zizik Undertaking Company
St. Mary’s Church
Local Resident Max Baetz Dies After Long San Antonio Ties
Max Baetz aged 44 died at 10 o clock Sunday morning at 819 Garden Street. A native of San Antonio he resided here all his life and worked for Steves & Sons Lumber Company since 1889. He married Clara Giesen daughter of Senator Giesen of San Marcos in 1897. He is survived by two sons Ernest and
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Max Baetz
Garden Street
San Antonio
Steves & Sons Lumber Company
Clara Giesen
Giesen
San Marcos
Ernest
J W Allison Dies in Dallas After War-Linked Service
J W Allison former president of the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association and a noted cotton man died in Dallas Texas from heart trouble. He grieved for his son Lieutenant Joseph W Allison Jr who died eight months earlier after serving with General Pershing in the pursuit of Villa. Lieutenant Allison fell ill at Casas Grandes with pneumonia and died at Fort Bliss Army hospital in El Paso.
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Dallas
Tex
J. W. Allison
Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
South
Allison
Joseph W. Allison Jr
John J. Pershing
Villa
Casas Grandes
Columbus
Ort Bliss
Paso
Card Party Planned for Red Cross Benefit
A card party is planned for Wednesday evening May 28 at the Odd Fellows Hall Crockett Hotel to benefit the San Antonio Chapter American Red Cross. The Texas British Woman's Club organized the event under the San Antonio Chapter entertainment committee with reservations via Mrs Mary Hichens 118 Fannin Street. A concert and dance benefit by the Fraternal Brotherhood is set for Saturday night in the Gun ter Hotel ballroom.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Crockett Hotel
San Antonio
American Red Cross
Fraternal Brotherhood
Gunter Hotel
Supreme Court Upholds Rate Laws Across Railroads
The Supreme Court sustained federal decrees fixing Arkansas minimum freight and two cent passenger rates sold as confiscatory against St Louis and San Francisco. It also upheld the lower court’s finding that western and southwestern railroads’ rate formula is valid for judging confiscation after the 1913 ruling.
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Washington, D. C
Arkansas
St. Louis
San Francisco
Supreme Court
Western and Southwestern
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Quick Kidney Relief
An advertisement urges readers to treat backache as a warning sign of kidney trouble. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules, imported from Holland, claiming rapid relief and money-back guarantee if unsatisfied. Availability at drug stores in three box sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Guard Units Must Conform 10 Plan
War Department warns states against forming National Guard units outside the approved plan. It notes shortages in artillery, signal engineers and other special troops relative to infantry and orders adjutant generals to specify units each state must provide. Some states have already organized incompatible units, hindering formation of complete higher tactical formations.
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Washington, D. C
National Guard
Wilson
War Department
Department
Bill Mayer to perform trap drum at Turner Hall dance
Bill Mayer billed as the cut up on trap drums headlines Willet's Orchestra dance at Turner Hall on Wednesday May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill” Mayer
Willett's Orch
Turner Hall
Furnished Rooms and Apartments for Rent Sign
Classified notice from Dulling Printing Co at 131 Losoya St Crockett lists furnished rooms boarding and apartments for rent with 8c and 6c rates. Brief ad noting rental options and contact by listing printer’s name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulling Printing Co
Losoya St. Crockett
San Antonio School Board to Meet Tuesday Evening
The board of education of the San Antonio public schools will meet at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening in the school board offices. The early hour allows members to attend a graduation class play. Principal business includes opening bids for coal and the depository of school funds.
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Board of Education
The
San Antonio Public Schools
Confidential Loans Advertised in State Bank Building
Confidential loans offered on diamonds jewelry automobiles and livestock with low interest rates advertised from 305 State Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank Building
Go boating and dancing at West End Lake
A brief notice invites outings at West End Lake with boating and dancing activities. The scene is described as cool and delightful, promising pleasant recreation.
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West End Lake
OConnell Loan Co Advertises Collateral Loans
OConnell Loan Co at 112 E Houston St offers collateral loans and bargains in diamonds and watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell Loan Co
E. Houston St
Meek Returns to City After San Marcos Commencement
Superintendent Meek has returned from San Marcos where he delivered the graduation address for the 1917 class of the San Marcos Baptist Academy. The exercises were held the latter part of last week.
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Meek
City
San Marcos
River Avenue Crash Ends With Careless Driving Arrests
A Sunday afternoon collision at River Avenue and Newell Street involving a farmer from Von Ormy and a car driven by John McRea of 508 Grayson Street resulted in no injuries. Both drivers were arrested on careless driving charges.
A block from high prices
Riebe's Jewelry Store at 306 Main Ave is noted as a local landmark described in concise terms.
Heron Smith Violin Teacher Featured
Violin instructor Heron Smith appears in the Adv. listing with training details and contact information.
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Heron Smith
Sheriff Offers Rewards in Leo Burns Killing Case
Sheriff Tobin posts a $250 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer of Leo Burns the chauffeur near Van Ormy on May 14. A $50 reward is offered for information about the men who were with Burns on the fatal ride.
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Tobin
Leo Burns
van Ormy
Burns
Unredeemed Repaired Tires for Sale at Bargain Prices
Unredeemed repaired tires in all sizes offered at bargain prices while supplies last. Reliable Tire Co. located at 425 Main Ave advertises the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable Tire Co
Main Ave
Adv
Jitney Dance at West End Lake May 23
Heron Smith Orchestra to perform at a Jitney dance in the West End Lake area on May 23 with ladies free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Lake
Heron Smith Orch
Attorney Dan Lewis Ad in Kampmann Building Ad
Attorney Dan Lewis advertises law services from the Kampmann Building 414-15 Travis Street with the phone number 6413 for consultations and representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Lewis
Kampmann
Travis
Cane Seed Distribution to Farmers Begins at Depot
A car load of cane seed arrived Monday morning at the International & Great Northern depot and, beginning at 11 o clock, farmers flocked to the Chamber of Commerce and George J. Roark assistant secretary to purchase seed at exact cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
George J. Roark
International & Great Northern
Two Cars Stolen in Separate Incidents
An automobile owned by Arthur S. Dascomb was reported stolen from in front of the Travis Club early Sunday. A Ford owned by C. W. Price near Bedell Shoe Store on West Houston Street was taken at 10 o clock Sunday morning. Police were notified but no trace was found. Dascomb’s car was recovered Monday by Policeman Waltersdorff and returned to him.
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Arthur S. Dascomb
Travis Club
Waltersdorff
Ford
C. W. Price
East Houston Street
West Houston Street
Bedell Shoe Store
Walker Not Sentenced in 1916 Arsenal Killing Case
Federal Judge Duval West did not sentence Randolph Walker on Monday after a jury found him guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the May 6 1916 killing of William Burger at the Arsenal. Sentence was deferred to later in the week.
Junctionery Cars At One Sixty Cents An Hour
Advertisement notes junctionery cars charging one dollar sixty cents per hour. The copy is terse and lacks additional details about location or duration.
Lone Star Auto Livery and Real Jazz Orchestra Ad
Auto livery in Lone Star offers new Jeffery cars and two phone numbers for contact. Real Jazz Orchestra advertises with the code Tr.896 and an advertisement note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Auto
Jeffrey
Real Jazz Orchestra
Stock Reduction Sale at Hummels Clothing Store
Hummels at 305 W. Commerce Street offers a stock reduction with boys Palm Beach and Kool Cloth suits priced at 3.50, men's rain coats 4.50, black alpacca coats 1.65, Palm Beach suits 4.50 and up, and Mohair and Chicago tailor made suits from 7.50 to 10.00. The sale notes stock bought before price rises and includes C O D shipments not delivered. Thousands of suits to choose from.
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Hummels
Palm Beach
Chicago
Commerce Street
Alamo Jewelry Ad Touts Gold and Coins Trade
Horace E. Wilson a lawyer in the State Bank Building advertises contact Cr. 8281. An Alamo Jewelry Co location at 315 Alamo Plaza promotes buying or trading old gold silver diamonds and coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
Alamo Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Santa Fe official predicts strong summer passenger traffic
Predicts good business for the Santa Fe as summer travel to resorts begins with strong indicators of a record season. Passenger traffic nationwide is solid, with Texas routes also solid, though troop movements may yield the heaviest influx in U S history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keenan
The
Santa Fe
Galveston
San Antonio
Texas
Paving Blocks Invented With Corrugated Edges
Wooden paving blocks have been invented with one end and one side corrugated to permit them to be laid closely yet allow space for binding material to enter.
Wooding Injured in Double Auto Accident on West Woodlawn Avenue
D. J. Wooding of Beacon Hill was seriously injured when struck by an automobile Saturday night. His condition remained unchanged Monday morning. His son Bennett Wooding also suffered minor injuries. The incident on West Woodlawn Avenue was not reported to police and no arrests have been made. Internal injuries are reported for Mr. Wooding.
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D. J. Wooding
Beacon Hill
Bennett Wooding
West Woondlawn Avenue
Mr. Wooding
Famous case on the river bridge at Houston Street
A notice urges readers to follow the well known river bridge case at 102 KE Houston Street Adv. for details and updates.
Mrs Nettie Edson Advertsizes Health Services
Local advertisement lists services by Mrs Nettie Edson including baths massage electricity and dieting at 106 West Houston Street Crockett. Contact number Crockett 7863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Edson
W. Houston St. Crockett
Automobiles in Collision Reported In Local Staging
Automobile collision reported involving a vehicle operated by Otto Miller. Details remain incomplete as investigators assess scene at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Miller
Supreme Court Orders Re Argument In Major Antitrust Cases
The Supreme Court ordered re arguments next term in the major antitrust suits including those against the Steel Corporation International Harvester Reading and Lehigh railways and the U S Shoe Machinery Company. No decisions are expected while the nation adjusts to war conditions with summer recess starting June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Steel Corporation
International Harvester
Reading and Lehigh Railways
Theu. S. Shoe Machinery Company
Riots at Monterey Station Leave Several Dead
Rioting at the Monterey railway station in Mexican territory left several wounded and dead after an Indian soldier was shot by a garrison major. Disorder involved Indian soldiers and bystanders before police intervened, with deaths among Indians soldiers and bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Monterey
Mex
Fire in Atlanta destroys dozens of homes and warehouses
A warehouse section and a black residential area in Atlanta were swept by a late day fire driven by a brisk wind. More than sixty black houses and several warehouses have burned, destroying about five city blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Navy to add mine sweepers at once
Washington DC May 21 Secretary Daniels announced a considerable number of mine sweepers will be added at once to the naval establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Washington, DC
Naval Establishment
Daniels
Waco Appoints Team for City Enrollment Drive
Waco Mayor John Collins named C. P. Link as chairman of the general conscription committee and set registration sites and officers to run the enrollment of recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
John Collins
C. P. Link
Vitalitas Promises Blood Purity and Vital Strength
A drugless treatment called Vitalitas is promoted as cleansing the blood and boosting muscle nerve bone and blood tissue. The pitch claims broad American testimonials for chronic indigestion rheumatism nervous debility and liver and kidney ailments. Sold by Sommer's Drug Store and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sommer
Favor Food Control Bill Reported by House Committee
A favorable report on the administration bill to grant the President broad powers over preferential shipments of food munitions and other war traffic was presented to the House today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Zemo Promises Quick Eczema Relief for 25 Cents
Advertising claims Zemo cures eczema and related skin diseases by applying a small amount from any druggist. It promises rapid relief and says it clears pimples, rash, and blackheads, leaving healthy skin without staining. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Rose Co
Cleveland
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France
Ilospitad
Free
Russia
Czar
World
International
Hild
Clarence Baetz
Henry Baetz
Henry Elmendocr
August Eriam
Albert Steves
William Appman
Gus Graebner
Knights of Pythias
San Antonio Turn Verein
Beethoven Maennerchor
Travelers’ Protective Association
Paul Hein
Grace Lutheran Church
Innights of Pythias Cemetery
Ernest Steves
Jacob Wagner
Theodore Machenheimer
J. G. Neuss
Louis Heuermann
August Bruhn
Otto Haueisen
Fred Hummert
Walter Jenull
al Richey
LD. Joachimson
Nic Tengg
Ed M. Steves
Charles Russell
Maria E. Elberthal
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Cotton Seed Crushers
Adjutants General
LA Camille Corset
M. S. Prichard
Pre Og RC
Eae
A-Bar Plumbing Co
Jctnery
Mrs. Montgomery
Pictorial Review
Pattern Department
Wolff & Marx CO
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