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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
6
Society notes report the Highland Park Mothers' Club hosting the season’s final meeting with an entertainment program for graduates at 2 30 p m.
Dr and Mrs A Sachs entertained guests at a Wednesday dinner at the Hot Wells Hotel. The table featured a cloth adorned with Amer ican flags and artistic bowls of multi colored wildflowers. Silken flags served as plate favors marking eight covers.
Mrs Omar Bundy entertained at a luncheon in the Wolff and Marx tea room on Wednesday. Tables were decorated with pink blossoms.
Miss Ruth Howze who attended Bonn Avon school has returned to Houston. Her mother Mrs Walter Howze traveled from Houston to attend the commencement festivities.
Mrs. W. C. Crane and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Vinson have returned to Houston after several weeks at the Argyle.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Elks Club held a luncheon in the Wolff and Marx tea room honoring Mrs. Frank Sorrell retiring president. Kewpies in purple tulle guarded each plate while Shasta daisies and purple tulle decorated the tables. Mrs. Roger Lentz served as toastmaster with talks by Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Sorrell and a reading by Miss Ruby Hale.
Miss Charlotte Newton will return next week from Philadelphia where she has been attending school. She will be accompanied by Miss Mar rie Brown a school mate.
Mrs. John E. Hamphill wife of Captain Hamphill is visiting her father Col. J. B. Girard.
Morris N. Novich of this city married Miss Annie Radoff of Houston in Houston last Tuesday. Attending San Antonians included Mrs. Nathan Trotner, the groom’s sister and matron of honor, and Mrs. N. Goot, the groom’s mother.
In a brief Courier Journal item, two speakers debate identity as one corrects the other. The exchange touches on pronunciation and respect, highlighting cross cultural nuances in a concise public note.
The Brownatone hair stain offers immediate gray coverage and a rich brown shade. It claims long lasting color that resists washing and is harmless, with retouching required as hair grows. Sold by druggists in 25c and 3.00 sizes, with mail order options and makers in Covington Kentucky.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America voted unanimously to hold the 1918 meeting in Columbus Ohio. Atlantic City had sought the assembly but Columbus last hosted in 1907. William Jennings Bryan spoke on Temperance to a rapt audience, and the committee on foreign missions report by Dr A C Zenos was adopted, with greetings extended to Russian Presbyterians.
The Von Bissing memorandum urging annexation of Belgium is banned by German censorship. The action mirrors the 1915 six leagues manifesto and aims to prevent domestic unrest and hinder peace efforts abroad. The ban follows heavy penalties for further publication or comment.
Ona Manuel, confined at the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth Kansas, was found guilty of first degree murder by a federal jury. He was sentenced to be hanged on the Fort Leavenworth reservation July 13 for killing guard Edgar A. Carr during his 25 year prior sentence for a separate Alaska murder.
Washington May 24. The Agricultural Department forecast a 25 percent rise in this year's early Irish potato yield. With current conditions the crop is estimated at 33,516,000 bushels versus 26,481,700 last year.
Henry Ford ties a push into auto business with a large Upright Piano sale. The dealer plans to move 300 Standard Upright Pianos in 10 days to secure cash for the G D Co distributing franchise. All units priced at cost to avoid storage.
Used and rebuilt Knabe Kimball Steinway Chickering Baker Emerson Bordman Strauss & Sons Newton Estey Lindemann Hobart M Cabel Ivers & Pond Fischer Uprights Grands and Player Pianos priced from 60 to 275 dollars and up with savings of one half or more. New pianos and players from Knabe Kimball Ivers & Pond Kohler Campbell Behr Bros Strauss Healy Autopianos Pianistas and more with prices 175 to 375 and up and flexible terms to suit buyers.
In Rio de Janeiro on May 24 Foreign Minister Nilo Pecanha told ministers Brazil must defend itself and Germany declares war on neutrals. He noted the Tijuca sinking and Parana destruction hardened public opinion toward War. Pecanha will send chamber and senate details of the Tijuca inquiry and diplomatic talks.
The San Antonio Turn Verein plans its third annual picnic at South Ton next Sunday. Tallyhos will depart Turner Hall at 8 a m. sharp.
Bulgarian Socialist delegates in conference with Dutch and Scandinavian committee demand restoration of Belgium Serbia Montenegro and Romania. They back national reunion of Bulgarians to ensure Balkan tranquility and extend the struggle to Armenians and Poles. They hope Alsace Lorraine is settled by the same lines and urge a general Socialist conference.
Portuguese newspapers report Lisbon damages from recent disturbances tied to rising provisions costs total more than 10 million pesetas. The dispatch from VICO Spain dated May 24 notes mobs and destruction during the unrest.
The situation turned grave on Sunday with crowds assaulting shops in the capital. Looting spread to all shops and warehouses in Beatoret and Porcobisco villages. The minister of marine praised the marines while officials attributed the outbreak to German intrigues.
The Merry Maids Musical Club met at president Mrs. J. G. Griner's home to finalize plans for a Friday picnic dance at Koehler Park and a June 7 supper dance honoring graduates. Honor guests include Misses Mary Covington Marjorie Cameron Camille Lodovic Bessie Appmann Delka Bushick Ardyce Dreiss Frances Lucas Willie Falls Lillie Koch Ruth Francis Beatrice Jones Rheta Mayor Lillian Parr Maxine Wells and Mary Tom Osborne.
A Louisville Courier Journal quote captures an author lamenting that his free translation of Homer is not selling. The exchange shows the author acknowledging the work’s translation status and his difficulty in finding buyers.
Governor Ferguson returned to Austin after a short absence on business. He has not acted on the petition of Juan Marta and Rocinda Bonada, two Mexicans sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Eugene Smith, a Travis county farmer, in October 1915, requesting commutation to life imprisonment.
Brig. Gen. John R. Hurd veteran of Shiloh Stone River and Chickamauga died in Long Beach California after a long illness aged 79. He was breveted for gallantry in those Civil War battles and lived a long career in service.
Miss Helen Herron Taft was announced as the new dean of Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia on May 24. The brief notice confirms the appointment of the former First Lady to lead the Bryn Mawr faculty and student body.
The daughter of former President Taft has been unanimously elected dean of the college. Miss Taft is a Bryn Mawr graduate.
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