North American stars Nordica and Bispham to sing in San Antonio
Lillian Nordica the renowned American soprano and John Bilpham the celebrated American baritone will headline a joint concert in Beethoven hall San Antonio on December 3 under the San Antonio Press Club auspices. Frederic Shipman arranged the tour with seven musicians including Nordica’s accompanist William Morse Rummel and violinist Romagnea. The program promises an English language recital style and a memorable musical treat for local audiences.
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Shipman
Nordica
Bispham
Mme. Nordica
William Morse Rummel
Romagne Nea
Harry M. Gilbert
Piansts
Wife Planned Murder in Minden Case
In Minden Louisiana on November 9 authorities report Mrs. Gresham conspired to kill her husband C Z Gresham to stop his testimony against their son Jesse and two co defendants Thomas F Green and John Fretwell. Green and Fretwell say they murdered him after the plan. All four have been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minden
C. Z. Gresham
Jesse
Thomas F. Green
John Fretwell
Mrs. Gresham
Jesse Gresham
Green
Fretwell
Hail disables boat on Mississippi river voyage
Capt. Robert J. Comeaux of the Gem described a hail storm on the Mississippi about 35 miles upriver last Wednesday. He said stones as large as hen eggs disabled the boat’s electric light gear and frightened the negro crew, who tied up to shore until the storm subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Robert J. Comeaux
Gem
TAKE BEST FOWLS Discriminating thieves steal poultry in city
Thieves struck in South Heights last night taking 24 brown Leghorns 5 white Leghorns and 9 Rhode Island reds from Mrs C Gates of 806 Delmar. A second man Mr E G Atlee of 204 Barret Place reported losses but did not specify breeds or numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barret Place
San Fernando Addition
Taft to discuss Panama canal protest with British envoy
President Taft and Secretary of State Knox prepared to discuss Britain's protest over the Panama canal bill starting Monday. James Bryce, the British ambassador, called at the White House but the Panama issue was not raised during his visit. Knox was expected back in Washington today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Taft
Knox
James Bryce
Great Britain
Bryce
White House
Panama
Washington
Dallas Seeks Weather Bureau and Revenue Shift
Dallas Chamber of Commerce secretary J. R. Babcock heads to Washington to push establishing a weather bureau in Dallas, designate the city as a port of entry, and move the U S internal revenue district headquarters from Austin to Dallas, continuing a long running campaign.
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Dallas
Weather Bureau
Tex
United States Internal Revenue District
Austin
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Babcock
Washington
Babcock
New Pastors and Special Music Promised at City Churches
A busy Sunday lineup across San Antonio churches includes Rev. Burgin at McKinley Avenue Methodist preaching the evening sermon and Rev. Johnson in the morning. Rev. F. M. Jackson begins at South Heights Methodist with both morning and evening sermons. Westminster Presbyterian plans an installation of league officers with a 6:30 Young People meeting before the evening service. Special music features at Central Christian and Alamo Heights Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
McKinley Avenue Methodist Church
F. M. Jackson
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Westminster League
Young Peoples
Brooks I. Dickey
Central Christian Church
Alamo Heights Methodist Church
L. D. Daggett
H. K. Shields
L. D. Daggett Jr
Fred Jones
Hugh McLellan
Travis Park Methodist Church
Utica Street Presbyterian Church
Government Hill Methodist Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Baptist First Baptist Church
Fourth and Taylor Streets
S. J. Porter
Baptist Young People’s Union
Ladies’ Aid Missionary Society
Pegues Memorial Baptist Church
Victoria
South Hackberry
South Heights
Judd KB. Holt
John P. Smith
Inner Circle
South Olive Street
Calvary Baptist Church
North Pine
Hays Streets
Nolan
W. W. Lee
Ben Overton
Seat of God
Ladies’ Aid
Hillcrest Baptist Church
Elsie Avenue
South Flores Street
Post Avenue
South Flores
C. E. Humphrey
N. Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Camden Street
Lexington Avenue
God
Madison Square
Tobin Hill
Frederick Bowen
D. D
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
Omaha
South Pine Streets
J. R. Jacobs
East Commerce Street
R. P. Wright
Covenanters
Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church
Armstrong
L. H. Morey
Co. M. Licklider
Harlandale Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Ogden and
Locust Streets
C. E. McStravick
First Presbyterian Church
Avenue D
Fourth Street
Arthur G. Jones
Young People’s Society
West End Presbyterian Church
Colorado Avenue
Zarramora Street
W. A. McDowell
J. A. Starnes
Westminster Preahetecion
Corner
King William Streets
Seeks L Dickey
Prospect Hill Methodist Church
Nathaniel B. Read
H. C. Glover
Epworth League
Bruce Banke
Government Hill M. E
Pine and
Mason Streets
John W. Shoemaker
Albert Isaac Orr
Army Post
Broadway and
Poco Streets
McKinley Avenue
South Presa Streets
B. Johnston
H. C. Burgin
Townsend
Laurel Heights Methodist Church
H. Booth
St. Anthony
Methodist Episcopal
Trinity M
Kadesh Barnea
Epworth
Government Hill
Main
San Pedro Avenues
East French Place
Wagner
Palmer
Verdi
Mr. McLellan
Clarke
Lamar
Loren
Taylor
Simon Peter
McLellan
Sullivan
Christian Endeavor
Christian Science
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Fifth Street
The
Christian Science Quarterly
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Street
Gunter Hotel
J. H. Quinn
Children of Mary
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Sodality
W. A. Fuhrwerk
Unitarian
Unitarian Society
Geo. H. Badger
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Crockett Hotel
Toie
International Bible Students
Woodman Hall
North Flores Street
Cc. K. Gerbes
Church In Zion
Christian Catholic Apostolic Church In Zion
John A. Lewis
John Alexander Dowie
Red Men's Hall
Soledad Street
Cedar Street
Nettle E. Green
Seevangelical
Evangelical Friedens Church
Main Avenue
East Emira Street
T. Lehmann
First Evangelical Church
Burnet
Chestnut Streets
Bible
A. Arnold
Junior Alliance
Senior Alliance
Charles McGraw
E. Garfield Johnson
Anna Gould Wins Extortion Suit Against Duchess de Talleyrand
The imperial supreme court at Leipzig ruled an attempt to obtain 106500 from the Duchess de Talleyrand, formerly Anna Gould, based on extortion and usury. A Berlin hotel 1911 meeting with a real estate firm forced her to sign the note under threat of arrest. the court held the note invalid.
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Duchess de Tallyrand
Anna Gould
Imperial Supreme Court
Leipzig
Germany
Duc de Talleyrand
Church notices from San Antonio area churches
A long list of church services across Utica Presbyterian Westminster League and many local churches. Details include meeting times Sunday school sermons and pastor names with events like Epworth Leagues and prayer meetings. Strangers welcome at all listed houses of worship across several streets and avenues.
SPEAKS ON MEXICO AT TRAVIS PARK UMC
J. H. Collard told Travis Park Methodist church that conditions in Mexico allow Americans to become independently rich by acquiring lands or mining properties. He cited rich, cheaper lands and mines, called current troubles transitory, and said the Madero government could crush any further rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
J. H. Collard
Travis Park Methodist Church
United States
Madero
San Antonio German club opens season with debutantes ball
A San Antonio German club dance at the St. Anthony hotel featured two debutantes with chaperone Mrs. H. P. Drought. Eight dances and three cotillions led by Walter McAllister and others ended with an elaborate supper in the tapestry room as about 150 guests attended.
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San Antonio
St. Anthony Hotel
H. P. Drought
Walter McAllister
Fairfax Janin
William N. Hodge
Zelime Vance
Thomas Dobbs Jr
Josephine Carr
Westminster church to entertain with Friday program
Westminster league of the Westminster Presbyterian church will entertain next Friday evening in the parlors of the church. A splendid program has been arranged with Miss Louise Polk Allen Merriam and Oscar Fox taking part. All members and friends are invited to attend.
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Westminster League
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Louise Polk
Allen Merriam
Oscar Fox
Postmaster General Warns on Christmas Mail Losses
Navy notes 8566 articles lost in the mail valued at about 13000 to be auctioned December 14. Hitchcock urges carelessness warning for Christmas senders and parcel post patrons. Over 4000 articles escaped wrappers this year including about 500 pieces of jewelry. Parcel post begins January 1 with required postage stamps and return card attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Hitchcock
Meeting of Republican National Committee Postponed
New York November 9 the meeting to select a successor to the late James S Sherman as vice presidential candidate has been indefinitely postponed. Chairman Hilles sent telegrams to all members delaying the November 12 Chicago gathering with no explanation given.
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New York
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Jas. S. Sherman
Hilles
Sherman
Houston Carnival Opens Monday
Final plans are set for the Houston carnival opening Monday. Special trains will bring the A M College cadets and faculty the Oklahoma football team and locals. The king arrives at 10 am and the parade forms at once. Governor Colquitt and staff Senators Culberson and Bailey as well as other congressmen plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
A. & M. College Corps of Cadets
Colquitt
Culberson and
Bailey
Vast Millions Spent Keeping Up Pensions
Washington reports the pension roll lists 638,000 soldiers and sailors 321,932 dependents and widows and 362 army nurses total pension outlay 151,558,141 dollars this year a decrease from last year. The Civil War survivors number 497,268 and 238 War of 1812 widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pension Bureau
Naval Service
United States
Pension totals from foundation to June 80 rise in states funding
From the foundation of the element to June 80 the States paid 4 383 368 164 in pensions to soldiers sailors widows minor children and dependent relatives on account of tary and naval service in the various wars and in regular service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Reward Offered For Arrest Of Two Negroes On Tobin Line
One hundred dollar reward offered for the arrest and conviction of two Afro American suspects involved in an incident with a street car conductor on the Tobin line at Locust street and McCu avenue around 10 p m on October 31. Contact SAN ANTONIO TRACTION O and Dr J R Cunningham at 449 Moore Building phone 614 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Street
McCu Avenue
SAN Antonio Traction
Linen shower luncheon honors Mrs. Strenger
Mrs Gertrude Strenger hosted a linen shower luncheon yesterday attended by guests including Mrs Theodore Krause, Maridri Rapp and Mrs C O Daw A six course meal was served and Lotto offered prizes to the listed guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude
Migs Strenger
Lotto
Theodore Krause
Maridri Rapp
C. O. Daw
Mrs Blackwood Hosts Luncheon Noting Winter in Omaha
Mrs Charles A Blackwood entertained Thursday at luncheon for Mrs Charles Baxter who will depart to spend the winter in Omaha. Attendees included Mrs C erg A J Ceary M Hall Clarke J Jacobus and S O Olive with others noted as present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Blackwood
Charles Baxter
Omaha
Megdames C
A. J. Ceary
M. Hall
Clarke
J. Jacobus
S$. O. Olive
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W. Commerce St
San Antonio, Texas
Droica
Iss Club
Ziegler & Ziegler
Houston St
Charlies Rees
E. Houston ST
Orpheum
Commerce
K. J. Harvey Moore Eye Specialist
Gunter
I. Se
Ilon Brand ¢ & Aie Macarone Peach Porat Neer ST
E Valley Creamery
Wagenfehr Poultry Depot
Son
Cinderella Shoe Palace
Alamo Plaza
Duchess DE Talleyrand
Berlin
H. M. Smith
Utica Presbyterian Church
West Poplar
Jackson Streets
San Pedro
Thomas F. Gallaher
Sun School
Westminster League For Young People
Methodist
Christian
Lutheran, Evangelical Lutheran, Missouri Synod
Woodmen of the World Hall
West
Commerce Street
Joske's
William F. Bernhoff
Luther
Svace
English Evangelical Lutheran
Avenue E
Post Ofice
J. C. Felger
God Man
Luther League
Episcopal
St. Mark’s Church
Travis Park
Philip Cook
Woman's Club
Clyde W. Broomell
Theosophical Society
Theosoophical Society
Central Office Building
Theosophical
Society of Practical Christianity, New Thought
Unity Society of Practical Christianity
Garden Street
Church of the Nazarene
William E. Fisher
Hamlin
Avenue PD
Maverick Park
H. L. Rice
Luther League of Grace English Lutheran Church
Republic
A. Collman
Im Society
W. F. Biggs
British Woman’s Club
Robert Thomson
Standard
Dominion Across the Sea
W. W. Hall
England
Herff School Mothers’ Club
Lewis Krams-Beck
Mildred Zimmerman
Bessie Loring
W. D. Smith
Congress of Mothers
G. H. Woodson
Mesdames Wise
Smith
Walker
Crockett Mothers’ Club
Jto
C. P. Jones
Mary Burnam
Young Women’s Christian Association
Burnet School
Theo Y. Hull
A. D. Zucht
O. Ochs
Mesdames Vanderstratten
O. E. Englebert
Frank I. Young
J. M. Gill
Steves
J. T. Hollis
H. Pfeiffer
I. Buck
Sol Saper
Charles Wuest
Mrs. Booth
Country Club
Charles S. Ventable
Jean Aubrey
Royal Baking Powder
Prof. Prescott
University of Michigan
Pure Food Committee of Congress
Royal
J. R. Cunningham
Moore
Osteopath
Fifth Avenue
Fifty Fifth Street
Central Park
R. M. Haan
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