Coliseum Fund Moves Toward San Antonio Site
Harvey L. Page announces a $25,000 subscription drive to purchase the 1.85 acre Sullivan property along the San Antonio River for a new city coliseum. The Coliseum League will organize and raise funds through $1 shares, with construction costs to be covered by preferred stock sales.
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Harvey L. Page
Lance
Page
Roy Beitel
James Gallagher
Sullivan
San Antonio River
Martin Street
Coliseum League
San Antonio
Carter-Mulally
East Houston
Nacogdoches Street
Coliseum
German army bill cut by 2004 officers amid lack of aspirants
Berlin May 24 The budget committee adopted a resolution to strike out 1008 army lieutenants and 1044 non commissioned officers from the government demand in the new army bill. The move, pushed by the center party, claims insufficient aspirants for commissions.
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Berlin
Center Arty
Vitalitas the natural product marketed as a universal remedy
A claimed condensed liquid Vitalitas from a volcanic origin site in Texas is presented as a universal medicine. It is said to cure indigestion, rheumatism, debility, impotency, kidney issues, eczema, and wounds with no alcohol or drugs, offered in 12 ounce bottles and as a salve, with a single dose of one teaspoonful in half a glass.
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Texas
Vitalitas
Large turnout for San Antonio postal clerk exams
Seventy-five of 169 applicants for clerk and carrier positions took the civil service test at the federal building in San Antonio. The session drew the largest group ever for the post office exam, forcing seating in entry areas as demand outpaced cards. another test will be held within two months. Twelve women joined the morning slate alongside numerous men applicants.
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San Antonio
Civil Service
Federal Building
Newsies Frolic in Big YMCA Pool Program
The YMCA began a summer activities program for city newsboys with about 50 attendees in the gymnasium. After an hour of athletics they enjoyed a grand swim in the large pool. The plan is to host weekly sessions on Saturdays under R M O'Hair supervision.
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Young Men's Christian Association
R. M. O’hair
O’hair
Man pays railroad fare to atone for ride
A Wheaton resident sent an $18.60 money order to A R Atkinson of Sunset-Central lines for the San Antonio to El Paso fare after confessing he rode for years without paying. The letter was initially misdirected to Katy officials but routed to the proper agency where the payment was accepted.
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Wheaton
Ill
A. R. Atkinson
Sunset-Central Lines
San Antonio
el Paso
Katy
Southern Pacific
Atkinson
Mr. Atkinson
Weir Hearing Postponed For Wyoming Return Trial
United States Commissioner Jackson postponed the hearing on the case of Lieut Joseph L Wier and his wife Mildred Wier charged with theft of dresses worth 500 from Captain J S Cecil s wife at Fort Mackenzie The two officers of the Eighteenth Infantry are in camp at Texas City The hearing now set for June 5 to secure Wyoming witnesses including Captain Cecil on leave.
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Houston
Tex
United States
Jackson
Joseph L. Wier
Mildred Wier
Wyoming
J. S. Cecil
Fort Mackenzie
Cecil
Wier
Eighteenth Infantry
Texas City
France moves to borrow 200 million dollars for war needs
Paris May 24 The draft bill to authorize a 200 million dollar government loan for twenty years was submitted to the cabinet by Finance Minister Charles Dumont and approved He outlined plans to raise 40 million dollars annually in revenue The new loan pushed down French three percent rentes on the day of the announcement
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Paris
Charles Dumont
M. Dumont
Republicans May Call a Convention
The Republican national committee executive committee tentatively agreed to meet six days after Congress adjourns to decide whether to call a national convention to reform the basis of representation. A conciliation committee report urged a near term meeting to act on restoring party strength and fair representation, arguing current rules let a minority control conventions.
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Washington, D. C
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Congress
Warren
Michigan
Hilles
Conciliation Committee
Progressive Republican Conference
Chicago
Republican Party
Joel T Hart dies at 69 in San Antonio
Joel T Hart 69, artist poet inventor died at 1 05 this morning at his home 1121 Denver boulevard native of Kentucky came to San Antonio five years ago from Independence Missouri He patent ed the Hart easy chair and other devices He is survived by widow a daughter Mildred two brothers Thomas and John D Hart sister Miss Mary Hart Funeral arrangements pending with Sloan Hagg undertakers
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Joel T. Hart
Denver Boulevard
Kentucky
San Antonio
Independence
Mr. Hart
Hart
Florence
Italy
Mary Hart
Sloan & Hagg
Man Hiccoughing to Death in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati Ohio May 24 physicians at the city hospital struggle to save James Meyers a railroad employee from a severe hiccoughing attack that began Thursday and shows no relief despite round the clock care.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
City Hospital
James Meyers
Daniels Defends Navy Purposes at Dinner
Secretary Daniels defended the aims of the U S Navy at a North State dinner in Washington arguing the navy should defend and protect, not conquer, likening it to a police force The event honored Daniels with speakers including Bryan Redfield Belmont Webb and Small May 24 1915 Washington remarks emphasized defense over conquest.
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Washington, D. C
North State
Josephus Daniels
Frank P. Milburn
North Carolina
Ollie James
Kentucky
Daniels
Bryan
Redfield
Perry Belmont
New York
Webb and Small
Girls Win Honors In High School Class
Honor graduates of the June class at Main Avenue High School are Lorena Huntress valedictorian with 92.96 average and Hulda Baetz salutatorian with 92.4. Both were exempt from most final exams, leading the faculty to weigh term daily averages. Final exams began yesterday and will end Tuesday with about 110 graduates expected.
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Main Avenue High School
Lorena Huntress
George Huntress
Hulda Baetz
Henry Baetz
Huntress
Maetz
Neck shave price chatter stirs barber talk
The Barbers' Union proposal on neck shave rates sparks debate among barbers. Patrons wonder about possible increases as veteran workers recall past 25 to 35 cent cuts and fear another rise if the plan advances.
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Barbers’ Union
Officers elected at Southwestern Electrical and Gas Assn meet
Galveston Texas May 24 officers of the Southwestern Electrical and Gas Association were elected at the ninth annual convention closing session. Dr H Clifford Fort Worth was named president G D Fisher Dallas W L Wood Texarkana and C W Kelley Dallas were named first second and third vice presidents J B Walker Dallas treasurer and H S Cooper Dallas secretary were reelected The next convention site will be decided by the executive committee likely Fort Worth An amateur aquatic sports event was arranged for this afternoon for members entertainment.
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Galveston
Tex
Southwestern Electrical and Gas Association
Dr. H. Clifford
Fort Worth
G. D. Fisher
Dallas
W. L. Wood
Texarkana
C. W. Kelley
J. B Walker
H. S. Cooper
Newton Named Captain Of Ben Hur Patrol
Frank R. Newton was elected captain of the Ben Hur Patrol at the Shriners annual meeting. Other officers chosen include Ted H. Milburn first lieutenant Otto A. Tandrop second lieutenant C A Soule president J C Rice secretary and Irving W Dietz treasurer planning a delegation to the Imperial Council in Atlanta next year.
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Frank R. Newton
Shriners
Ted H. Milburn
Otto A. Tandrop
C. A. Soule
J. C. Rice
Irving W. Dietz
Imperial Council
Atlanta
Gibson Trial Opens in Newburgh for Szabo Murder
Taking of testimony began in the case of Burton W. Gibson charged with murdering Mrs. Rose Szabo at Greenwood Lake last July. Proceedings opened in Newburgh New York with the defense and prosecution outlining their positions.
Burke Drops Dead in Paris Tex Businessman
Burke, a prominent Paris Tex business man for 22 years, collapsed dead in his office this morning while dictating orders.
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Burke
Paris
Tex
J. FB Burke
Princess Victoria Luise Weds in Berlin Royal Ceremony
Princess Victoria Luise and Prince Ernest August of Cumberland wed in a simple Lutheran rite at the hunting castle near Gruenden. The ceremony featured a royal artillery salute, Empress Augusta Victoria and Emperor William in attendance, and a guard of honor as the bride wore a silver brocade gown and historic crown. The day combined somber weather with nationwide pageantry as schools closed and processions filled the streets.
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Duke of Cumberland
Gruenden
United States
John
G. A. Leishmann
George CC. Drew
Albert Niblack
Yvette Borup
New York
Auguste Empress Institute
Count August Zu Eulenburg
Ernest August of Cumberland
Emperor William
Duchess of Cumberland
Nicholas
Mary
England
George
Cecelie
Williams
Ernest Dryander
Victoria Luise
William
Augusta Victoria
Duke
Empire
Berlin
Roosevelt Libel Suit Heads To Trial Over Publisher’s Allegations
Colonel to Charges reports Theodore Roosevelt seeks $10,000 damages in libel action against George A. Newett publisher of the Iron Ore Ishpeming accusing him of publishing that Roosevelt “gets drunk.” The case is scheduled for trial Monday May 26.
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Marquette
Theodore Roosevelt
George A. Newett
Iron Ore
Ishpeming
Roosevelt
Police System Probed in San Francisco Trials
In San Francisco a broad police system dating to 1905 is cited by District Attorney C A Fickert as aiding confidence men and hindering victim identification. Eight policemen face indictments over their alleged involvement in the operations.
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Ized
Frisco
SA. Francisco
Cal
C. A. Fickert
Last White Prisoner Released in Ellis County Jail
In Waxahachie Texas on May 24 for the first time in years no white man remained in the Ellis County jail. Luther Simpson, the last white prisoner, was freed on bond after being indicted for selling liquor in local option territory.
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Waxahachire
Tex
Ellis County
Luther Simpson
Loan measure approved by deputies
The article notes the approval of a loan measure by deputies and reports on Governor Carranza not planning an immediate trip through Texas to consult with Constitutionalist leaders. It also clarifies Garfias status, denying surrender or cross-border armed movements and stating he had no following on the U S side.
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Carranza
Texas
Piedras Negras
el Paso
Coahuila
Colquitt
United States
Washington
Garfias
Luis G. Garfias
Hbagle Pass
Mexico
Huerta may resign as Mexico fights for stability
General Huerta, frustrated by ceremonial duties, weighs stepping down to lead the campaign personally. Provisional president hopes for a strong successor, with names like Felix Diaz and Francisco de la Barra debated, while the army struggles with loyalty and discipline amid ongoing civil conflict.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Orozco
Mexico
Felix Diaz
Diaz
Porfirio Diaz
U.S
May
Madero
Washington
Matamoros Expects Attack Involves Local Tensions
Brow nsville dispatch says positive information was received on May 24 that Matamoros anticipates an attack. Authorities await updates and bolster security in the border region amid heightened tensions.
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Matamoros
Brownsville
Tex
Cure touted for Brights disease in early testamonial
The caller describes a patient H B Sparkes of Hydesville Cal who after a doctor said death was likely used Warner Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy and Warner Safe Nervine and claims cure in four months The piece notes Brights disease follows neglect of early kidney trouble and that not all cases are fatal with proper treatment.
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Bright
Warner
H. B. Sparkes
Hydesville
Cal
Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy Ad
Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy has proved most effective in kidney disease when taken in time. It has brought relief and health for over 36 years with thousands testifying. 50c and $1.00 sizes sold by druggists. Write for a free sample to Warner's Safe Remedies Co. Dept. 327 Rochester NY.
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Warner
Warner's Safe Remedies Co
Rochester
N. Y
Forces Mass Near Matamoros Amid Expected Attack
About 250 Constitutionists have arrived at La Rosita ten miles west of Matamoros and are camping there. General Lucio Blanco's 800 plus force broke camp at Rio Bravo yesterday and is believed marching toward Matamoros. An attack on the city is expected no later than Sunday.
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la Rosita
Matamoros
Lucio Blanco
Rio Bravo
Club Begins Fight to Change Car Route
Prospect Hill Improvement Club renews push to reroute the I. and G. N. car line from a district it deems objectionable. A new route favors West Houston Street to San Saba and West Commerce, with officers elected and honorary members named after resignations. Alderman Uhr spoke at the meeting.
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Prospect Hill
J. P. Ward
Forrest Campbell
A. H. Cadwallader
P. D. Starr
John Sutcliffe
R. G. Callaghan
Civic Club of
Fourteenth Precinct
Third Ward
Callaghan
Jack Duke
F. A. Chapa
George Saunders
Alderman Uhr
Obituary items from Sap railroad night operator Rutledge and dealer Critzer
The body of Leon L. Rutledge night operator for the Sap railroad at Skidmore who was shot there died en route to Corpus Christi arrived in the city and was taken to his sister Mrs. J. C. Rice's home. Ernest K. Critzer died Thursday afternoon and his body was sent to Humboldt Kansas. Resolutions by San Antonio retail jewelers praised Critzer and his ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Houston
Iuneral
Local good roads group tours San Antonio area
A party of San Antonio Pleasan ton Gulf highway advocates traveled by auto on an inspection trip to Corpus Christi. Meetings are planned in Pleasanton Campbellton Oakville and Alice on the way out and in Linton Beeville Kenedy and Karnes City on the return. The delegation includes D B E Colp secretary of the highway division, J L Strohm Fr E Ellsworth and George B Wathen publicity agent of the Chamber of Commerce.
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San Antonio
Pleasanton and
Gulf Highway
Corpus Christi
Pleasanton
Campbellton
Oakville
Alice
Linton
Beeville
Kenedy
Karnes City
D. B E. Colp
Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Strohm
Fr. E
Jannus Begins Flight to St Louis in Hydroplane
A Paducah dispatch reports Anthony Jannus took off in a hydro aeroplane at 9 this morning bound for St Louis, 250 miles away, accompanied by one machinist. He expects to land around 1 30 p m.
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Jannus
ST. Louis
Paducah
Anthony
Teachers Benefit Benefit Show Dazzles San Antonio High
San Antonio High School teachers presented a Japanese operetta at Beethoven Halls to benefit the Teachers' pension fund. The performance drew a crowded audience and earned praise for glossed staging, musical numbers, and the large cast led by Courtney Giffin and Tip Thomason with Miss Minerva Knowall.
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San Antonio
Lula Griesenbeck
Lucy Newton
O Hana San
Courtney Giffin
Nora
Tip Thomason
Dora
Florence Yeamans
Japan
Minerva Knowall
Olga Scholz
Marie de Ham
Christie Moore
O Hanu San
O Kitu San
Ass Aweek
Agnes Donoho
Kayo San
Berger Sleeta Hues
Chee
Marguerite Pevey
Chaya
Gunnelle Peterson
Gov
Sakura San
Cherry Blossom
Erness
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Corpus
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Miss Minerva Knowall
Ec Aa
Joe Olga Scholz
Rose Toland
Linda Eikel
Bessie May Weibling
Martha Fuller
Frances Donecker
Angie Weibling
Nettie Marshall
Annie Higgins
Stella Ochse
Sarah Adams
Elma Neil
Robbie Shook
Addie McKenzie
Millie Walker
Charlotte Way
Audrey McCurdy
Florence Keene
Bessie Taaffe
Rowena Williamson
Alice Winthrop
Fanny Laird
Della Donecker
Edna Fischer
Mamie Russey
Hazel Comstock
Bessie Webb
Robbie Melson
Elouise Ochse
Thelma de Lallier
Wulu McAllister Griesenbeck
Josie Hatch
Lucy Neweton
Charles Rees Optical Company
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