Submarine Reported Off Maine Waters Amid War Rumors
Persistent rumors of a German submarine in New England waters gained official acknowledgment as naval authorities investigated sightings. Reports described a two hundred foot craft seen near Machias and Seguin Light, with guards watching it for an hour. Fishermen identified strange flare lights and possible submarine features, and naval officials continued verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland. Me
New England
Machias
Boston
New York
Seguin Light
Coast Guard
Alpine Drive to gain lighted boulevard with minimal city cost
Brackenridge and Rock Quarry Parks will see Alpine Drive glow with a lighted boulevard. Commissioner Lambert said San Antonio Gas Electric will supply materials and current. Work to begin after June 1, with native stone standards and rustic globed lamps 75 feet apart along the driveway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackenridge
Rock Quarry
Lambert
W. B. Tuttle
San Antonio
Funeral of Mrs. Hunter in Austin
The body of Mrs. Alice Seeligson Hunter aged 45 died at her residence in Austin Sunday morning and was interred beside her parents at Alamo Masonic cemetery Monday. Rev. W. B. Stevens officiated at the residence and grave. Pallbearers included Nelson Davis Will Folts Dr. J. R. Bailey Mr. Wunderlich Ewell Nalle and Joseph O Riley. She was a Galveston native who married J. Lynn Hunter in 1892 in San Antonio and moved to Austin, survived by her mother two brothers Judge Arthur Seeligson of San Antonio and H. G. Seeligson of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Seeligson Hunter
Austin
Alamo Masonic Cemetery
W. B. Stevens
St. Mark’s Church
San Antonio
Nelson Davis
Will Folts
J. R. Bailey
Mr. Wunderlich
Ewell Nalle
Joseph O'Riley
Pool Hall Fatal Altercation Claims Life
Benito Arredondo of 1514 El Paso Street died at Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital after a Sunday Monday pool hall dispute. He was struck with a billiard cue and jabbed with the broken end in the back. the assailant, a negro, fled and remained at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benito Arredondo
el Paso Street
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Commerce Street
Arredondo
Road Regrading Planned on Fredericksburg Route
Work began Monday to re grade a Fredericksburg road built with national and county funds. The route, already gravelly and rutty, may be upgraded to a more permanent surface. Bids likely for tarvia heavy oil asphaltic macadam and reinforced concrete under varied specs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Soldiers See War Picture in Camp Wilson Screening
The French government produced film Fighting in France was shown free to soldiers at Camp Wilson Monday night. The San Antonio Red Cross chapter organized the event at Young Men's Christian Association No. 5, drawing a packed crowd of men through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
San Antonio
Camp Wilson
Uader
San Ant
American Red Cross
Gobeline Tapestries Prompt Debate Across Factories
A fragment describes Gobeline tapestries woven in a factory owned by the nent. It mentions a workman observing the loom as threads pass, and the web reflecting the scene like a mirror. The text is unclear but points to production and reflection motifs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nent
San Antonio Leaders Plan Systematic Liberty Bond Drive
County Judge J R Davis heads a city wide effort under Treasury Secretary McAdoo to raise Liberty bond subscriptions in San Antonio. A canvass by authorized committees is planned with bankers and the Clearing House Association, aiming for a large local share and possibly weekly employee installments. Government agents visit May 25 for a mass meeting discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
San Antonio
J. R. Davis
Judge Davis
Washington
Clearing House Association
Davis
Groos
Carrington
Chamber of Commerce
Fiesta
Franz Groos
Illinois Central Says It Can Handle Rush With New Locomotives
G H Bower general passenger agent of Illinois Central states the railroad has ample equipment and 75 new locomotives due before next fall to meet the unusual rush of business. troop movements and summer travel are strong with railroads reporting good tourist business despite war clouds. Bower, Birill and Webb are on a Texas tour to assess operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
G. H. Bower
Memphis
Gunter
East
South
Middle West
Grove's Tonic Advertisement Claims General Tonic Value
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tonic as a general tonic, highlighting quinine and iron as the well known tonic properties. It asserts equal value to a standard tonic and lists a price of 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Willett's Orchestra to Play at Turner Hall Dance
ITV News notes the Willett's Orchestra is described as the most wonderful dance music by attendees. The same ensemble will perform at Turner Hall on Wednesday May 22. Gents 50 cents, ladies free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett’s Orch
Turner Hall
Street sweeper aide suffers ankle break in city incident
E Perez of 314 South Santa Rosa Avenue fell from a street sweeper on Main Avenue at 11 25 Monday night. He dropped behind the team and was kicked by a mule, fracturing his right ankle. He was taken to Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Perez
Santa Rosa Avenue
Main Avenue
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Confidential Loans Advertised on Diamonds and Jewelry
Street ad notes loans secured by diamonds and jewelry as well as automobiles and livestock. It promises a low rate of interest and cites 305 State Bank Building as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank Building
Thief Smash Window For pistol Display
A thief shattered a large plate glass window at Nick Altermann’s store at 624 East Commerce Street shortly after 11 PM Monday, aiming to steal a pistol on display. The thief fled before police arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Altermann
East Commerce Street
West End Lake Boating and Dancing Event
A cool delightful outing invites visitors to go boating and dancing at West End Lake. The activity promises pleasant weather and leisure on the water with music and movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Lake
Saloon Break-In Foeled by Alarm Near Alamo Street
Two men were seen breaking into a saloon at South and Alamo Streets shortly after 11 PM Monday. An alarm sounded and the thieves fled before officers arrived. Nothing was reported damaged or stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Alamo
O Connell Loan Co Ad Promises Bargains in Diamonds
The notice advertises O Connell Loan Co at 112 E Houston Street offering collateral loans and bargains in diamonds and watches with unspecified terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell Loan Co
E. Houston St
Two Automobiles Collide on West Houston Street
Two cars damaged in a 4:30 PM collision on West Houston Street left drivers Herman Kuehan and R. H Marks arrested for careless driving. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Houston Street
Herman Kuehan
R. H Marks
Aid Appointments to County Board of Equalization
Dave A. Gallagher and Ben Stoner have been appointed by the county commissioners to assist in the work of the board of equalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Equalization Board
Dave A. Gallagher
Ben Stoner
Board of Equalization
Canvass Election Returns On School Tax Increase
County commissioners Monday canvassed the returns from a special election in common school district No 27 to raise the school tax from 28 to 50 cents per $100 of valuation. Of 33 votes cast 25 favored the increase and 8 opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common School District No. 27
Jitney Dance At West End Lake May 23
Jitney dance announced at West End Lake on May 23 featuring Heron Smith Orch with ladies free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Lake
Heron Smith Orch
Mission at St Peter Claver Church Continues
The ongoing mission at St Peter Claver Church Nolan and Live Oak Streets is preached by Father Dorsey. This week's sermon on Tuesday night will be titled Christian Marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter Claver Church
Nolan and
Live Oak Streets
Father Dorsey
Falher Dorsey
Dan Lewis Attorney at Law Based in Travis Office
Dan Lewis is an attorney at law located at 414-16 Kampmann Building, Travis 6413. He provides legal services and maintains a local practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Lewis
Kampmann
Travis
Made Eighty One Arrests In Twenty Four Hours Record
Police arrested eighty one people in twenty four hours beginning at 7 o'clock Monday morning, the highest for such a period in months. Six traffic offenders, eighteen Ruiz Street property owners for sewer connections, ten soldiers for street curfew violations, fourteen for drunken and disturbing the peace, and many for vagrancy were among the totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruiz Street
New Cars at $1.25 Hour Ady Tr 6395
Advertisement notes new cars priced at 1.25 dollars per hour with reference to a transit or rental service under listing 6395.
Three Army Band Concerts Planned at Fort Sam Houston
Three concerts are scheduled Wednesday at Fort Sam Houston and Camp Wilson. The Nineteenth Infantry band performs 4 to 5 at the Infantry Post, Fort Sam Houston. the Third Artillery band from 4:30 to 5:30 at the Mounted Post, Fort Sam Houston. and the Ninth Infantry band from 6:30 to 7:30 between the Fourth Texas and Ninth Infantry camps, Camp Wilson. A parade by the Second Texas Infantry is set for 6:10 at Camp Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Post
Ninteenth Infantry
Infantry Post
Fort Sam Houston
Third Artillery
Ninth Infantry
Texas
Camp Wilson
Second Texas Infantry
Interstate Commerce hearing targets Texas freight rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission session Tuesday morning did not finish the sand gravel and brick schedules but was expected to resume that tariff section Tuesday afternoon. J A Preton of the Texas Live Stock Shippers League testified from Fort Worth presenting exhibits arguing the new commission raised Texas rates to unreasonable levels. Jersey Cars $1.50 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. A. Preton
Texas Live Stock Shippers’ Protective League
Fort Worth
Interstate Commission
Texas
Postmaster Exam Notice for Macdona Texas
United States Civil Service announces a fourth class postmaster examination for Macdona Texas. The test will be held June 9 in San Antonio. The office paid $399 in the last fiscal year. Applicants must reside within the post office territory and be over 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macdona
Texas
United States Civil Service Commission
San Antonio
Lone Star Auto Livery Ad For New Jeffrey Cars
Lone Star Auto Livery advertises new Jeffrey cars with phone contact 200 dollars as price in the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Auto
Jeffrey
Stock Reduction Sale At Hummels Clothing Store
Real Jazz Orchestra. Tr.896. Adv. promotes a stock reduction sale at Hummels Clothing with Palm Beach and Kool Cloth suits from 3.50, Mohair and Chicago tailor made suits, rain coats, and alpacea coats advertised. Hundreds of suits in stock. Delivery terms unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummels
Palm Beach
Chicago
Nick
Customer Seeks Refund at Hummels Store
Patron demands money back amid price rise. Complaint located at Hummels 305 W Commerce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummels
Commerce Street
San Antonio Hotel Clerks Sent to Dallas for State Meeting
Clerks from San Antonio hotels will join four or five representatives at the Texas Hotel Clerks Association annual convention in Dallas on May 28 and 29. Sessions occur at the Adolphus Hotel with a first annual ball for the San Antonio Hotel Clerks chapter at the Gunter Hotel Tuesday night. Proceeds support the state organization. Alamo Jewelry Co. advertises buying and trading old gold silver diamonds and coins at 315 Alamo plaza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
San Antonio
Texas Hotel Clerks’ Association
Adolphus Hotel
Gunter Hotel
Alamo Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Santa Fe Railroad Workers to receive July 1 bonus
Six Santa Fe Railroad employees in San Antonio were notified that on July 1 a 10 percent bonus of salaries for the first six months of the year will be paid. The measure affects more than 4000 Texas employees and cites rising living costs and increased company earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
San Antonio
Texas
Case on the river bridge draws attention at city venue
A dramatic session on the river bridge case is advertised at 102 E Houston Street with emphasis on public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston St
Supreme Court refuses Medina rehearing on receiver case
A San Antonio message says the Supreme Court refused a rehearing in the Medina Irrigation case concerning Floyd McGown as federal receiver. The circuit court in New Orleans had found McGown priority, and the Supreme Court upheld that decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
San Antonio
Supreme Court of the United States
8. J. Brooks
Floyd McGown
Medina Irrigation Company
New Orleans
McGown
Supreme Court
Mrs Nettie Edson Offers Baths and Dieting Advice
Mrs Nettie Edson advertises baths massage electricity and dieting services at 106 W Houston St Crockett Texas 78638. The notice lists a business presence with a focus on health treatments and wellness guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Edson
W. Houston St. Crockett
Travel agents to convene in Corpus Christi
San Antonio traffic men will attend the Passenger and Cricket Agents Association of Texas convention in Corpus Christi on May 26 and 27. Saturday features a business session, a fish fry, swimming, boating, and a dance. An automobile tour of the city and surrounding country is planned for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
A block from high prices Kiebe's Jewelry Store sale
A block from high prices is the theme of a local jewelry sale at Kiebe's Jewelry Store located at 306 Main Ave, inviting shoppers to find affordable pieces amid rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiebe
Main Ave
Adv
Salvation Army to Lead Tuesday Armory Services
Salvation Army Brigadier General George Woods of Dallas will oversee services at the Armory on East Houston Street Tuesday night. Eight new members will be enlisted, four of them soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Service
George Woods
Salvation Army
Dallas
East Houston Street
Army
Heron Smith Violin Teacher Adv Listed
Violin instructor Heron Smith appears in an advertisement listing instruction services and contact details for private lessons. The notice notes the address 573 E as location and seeks prospective students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heron Smith
Final naturalization papers issued by federal judge
Federal Judge Duval West issued final naturalization papers Monday afternoon to Bernhard Baermann of 1006 North Flores Street Valentin Dietrich Stuetz of 102 Hoefgen Avenue and Christian Bischoff of Atascosa County. Declaration of intention was filed by John Alexander Shand of 129 California Street who renounced allegiance to King George III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duval West
Bernhard Baermann
North Flores Stret
Valentin Deitrich Stuetz
Hoefgen Avenue
Christian Bischoff
Atascosa County
John Alexander Shand
California Street
King George of England
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. advertisement notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable Tire Co
Main Ave
Adv
Traction Company to Lay Concrete Tracks on St Marys Street
The Traction Company will begin laying its tracks in concrete on St Marys Street between Market and Nueva Streets in a few days as preparation for city paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
St. Mary’s Street
Market
Nueva Streets
Printing Request From Cr. 3338 Dulling
A solicitor is requested to contact for printing on Cr. 3338 Dulling as the matter proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Clegg Operated On At Lee Surgical Hospital
L B Clegg president of the San Antonio Printing Co was at Lee Surgical Hospital after a minor operation Monday Doctors say the procedure was entirely successful and he will be confined for about three weeks He is active in organizing industrial defense plans under the War Department
Blackshear Co Fire Insurance Moves to State Bank Building
Blackshear Co. announces fire insurance operations have moved to 814 State Bank building. They invite all former patrons to visit for information on Western assurance and fire or tornado policies. L. D. Blackshear, 814 State Bank Building. Cr. 93.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackshear & Co
State Bank
Western Assurance
Evea
L. D. Blackshear
Reclamation Meeting Called for June 21 at Mineral Wells
The Texas State Conservation and Reclamation Association schedules a meeting in Mineral Wells on June 21 aligning with the Texas Good Roads Association. Notices are issued by vice president C B Fowler. executive committee member T A Coleman and field superintendent A D Jackson are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Conservation and Reclamation Association
Mineral Wells
Texas Good Roads Association
C. 8. Fowler
State Association
T. A. Coleman
A. D. Jackson
Taxpayers Notice From San Antonio Tax Office
San Antonio Texas April 9 1917 notice to all persons firms and corporations owing city taxes for 1916 that taxes are due and payable. Pay early to avoid jam and rush and to save six percent annual interest plus two percent monthly penalty for five months, due before May 1 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Flexibility of Steel Tubes Surpasses Bars
A French scientist demonstrates that steel tubes, despite equal exterior dimensions and weight, exhibit greater flexibility than solid bars. The finding highlights structural differences between hollow and solid sections in metal design.
Suspects Arrested in Williams Case
The body of Aubrey T. Williams a 38 year old US government mechanic was found near Alazan creek in San Marcos and Kerry streets and will be sent to Harrodsburg Kentucky for interment Two suspects are under arrest and an investigation by the grand jury is underway Police say Williams was the victim of a murder plot with robbery as motive One suspect identified by the informant was found to have a roll of money on him and was bruised during arrest near Leon Springs Tracks of a car and a 430 AM motor stop were noted by residents nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey T. Williams
United States
Alazan Creek
San Marcos
Kerry Streets
Harrodsburg
Riebe Undertaking Company
J. D. Williams
Williams
Captain Caruthers
Canning Plants Arrive For Bexar County Food Campaign
Five canning plants ordered by the Chamber of Commerce have arrived and are kept until farm products in Bexar county grow enough for a crop. J M Vance reports the plant works swiftly and that thousands of dollars of foodstuffs will be canned. Demonstrations start in June at schoolhouses and plants will be loaned to communities for short periods to aid housewives in preserving surplus produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bexar County
J. M. Vance
Canning Committee
George J. Roark
Doughty Travels to Marlin for Cornerstone Ceremony
Austin May 22 Professor W F Doughty state superintendent of public instruction has journeyed to Marlin to take part in the cornerstone laying of a new high school Marlin once served as his home venue for state leadership Doughty recently received a salary increase from 2500 to 4000 a year though city superintendents in larger cities earn more
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doughty
Marlin
Austin
Tex
W. F. Doughty
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Professor Doughty
Stolen Diamond Earrings and Police Manhunt Report
A home on Ruiz Street reports two diamond earrings valued at $600 stolen while Mrs. Sims briefly stepped outside. Police also recount a warehouse burglary at 419 Avenue JD where twelve cases of tobacco were taken, nine recovered, plus multiple arrests of Mexican suspects and other property recoveries including brass faucets and government hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Sims
Ruiz Street
Sims
Boren- Stewart Company
Avenue JD
Central Police
Ruhnke and Guerra
Semmelmann
Brackenridge Park
McLean
Carson and
Frank Streets
Butter pick patent features lever actuation for portioning
A new butter pick design uses a lever operated attachment to grip a pat of butter and push it off the pick. The mechanism facilitates one handed serving and portion control.
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Minute Man
Crochett
Alamo Auto Supply
The
Alamo Auto Supply Co
Crockett
Maine
Gas & Electric Company
Chas. O. Austin
Johnston & Burnettgents
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Leon Springs
ITV News
A-Bar Plumbing Co
Jersery
Real Jazz Orchestra
Horace E. Wilson
J. F. Garland
Washer’s
Best
Boys’ Barber Shop
Pee Gee
Peaslee-Gaulbert Co., Incorporated
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