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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1915

Page

2

Campaign to amend Texas law on local chambers joining state body

The Texas State Chamber of Commerce launches a campaign to amend state law prohibiting local chambers from affiliating with the state chamber. President Morris Stern of Galveston urges individual membership across Texas to unite with the State Chamber, arguing the change will clarify legality and strengthen business unity amid regional tensions.

Texas Bixta Chamber of Commerce Morris Stern Galveston Dallas Natol Chambers of Commeras Mary Ohtaia Stern Texas State Chamber of Commerce Texan State Chamber of Commerce War Organization Mexico Burra

Texas State Chamber of Commerce Takes Shape in Dallas

A Dallas meeting on October 26 led to forming the Texas State Chamber of Commerce with permanent status. Officers named include Morris Bream of Galveston as president, J. Kemp of Wichita Falls as first vice president, A C Goeth of Austin as second vice president, and Alex Sanger of Dallas as third vice president.

Galveston, Commercial Association Texas State Chamber of Commerce Dallas Morris Brern Galveston J. & Kemp Wichita Pulls A C. Goeth Austin Alex Sanger Dal‘Jaa San Antonio Society Atute Equal Franchise Society Mia E. & Maury Friends of the Cause EH. S. Maury T. T. VanderHoeven F.C. Griswold R. R. Russell J.C. Griswold Maria Pancheck Eleanor Maury Gene Kayton Charles Florian Rena Maverick Green Lewis Arams Beck Mary Aubrey H. O Leo Couson Harvey Steele Hart ‘Thompson T. M. Dechinatt Bil Richmond San Antonio A. D. Leary W. A. Daniel Hart Thompson J. C. Griswold Ia. H. McDavid J. R. Spragus Glyde Corrigan Wiliam L. Dunne J.T. Smith A. R. Thomas L. 3. Bates James M. Young Emms Miller Virginia, Doppe

Subscriptions Raised for Freight Bureau Seek City Support

A campaign to fund a permanent freight bureau in the city raised about one fourth of the needed support after a three morning canvass by a committee of Eugens Helmgreen Albert Kronkerky U S Pawketten C C Leel and others. Merchants and manufacturers vow further contributions with more signings expected on Monday. Companies named include Almaghan Works Geb Hardt Chill Powder San Antonio Brewing Lone Star Creamery Paper and Star May Products.

Weoma Cavass Eugens Helmgreen Albert Kronkerky U. S. Pawketten C. C. Leel Manufacturers’ Club Enma Afon Almaghan Works Gebhardt Chill Powder Company Lange Soap Company San Antonio Brewing, Association Lone Star Brewing Company Creamery Dairy Company Star May Products Company Tod &. A. Paper Company

Week of Prayer Observed By Local YWCA

The Young Women's Christian Association will observe the worldwide week of prayer with 7 pm services daily at the local association hall. A vesper service at 1 pm opens the week, with two special afternoons at 4 pm and 2 pm on Friday for the membership committee.

Young Woman's Christian Assorciation Eld. Love AW. Green Mareara Young Women Christian Associations Africa Egypt Tons Nairobi North America Canada United States Asia Inta The Straits Settlements China Japan Turkey Thursaay Australasia Europ Russia Italy Greece Malta Bugars Portugal France Hollan Europe Bocium Sweden Norway Denmark Great Britain Priscat Philadelphia Ledger

Fiesta team contest to raise funds for San Antonio celebration

A week long team contest among five civic groups to boost the 316000 Fiesta fund for next spring's celebration. Leaders urge more volunteers as 1916 drive aims to reach 25,000 and bring in businesses, with President Ayres returning soon to rally support.

Byd. W.wacker Thousand Club Rotary Club Order of the Alamo Trai Quivera Order of Tana Thosand Club

A Parade of Visitors Arrives at Local Hotels

Chicago residents Mtr and Mem W. DL Sharp and others from Texas and Louisiana register at the Menger and Gunter in San Antonio while several St Anthony and Wharton guests arrive. In London the government moves film crews to document the grand fleet for nationwide exhibition.

Mtr Mem W. DL Sharp Chicago Anthons Ruguler Wharton Tex Chater W. Lavy Galvssot Tex Menger Ott Te I Olmatend Heownawite Aerival Hickey St. Jouke Fe Rile Sterad Gunter Horner Hosten Bherwood le Quinker Dalian Bex St. Anthony Tom Elipper Gollnd Thy Gunter Minter Grielnnadt Mra Mangham Cingdanatt Auony Ryly Melviney

Equal Franchise Society Opens Downtown Headquarters

The Ben Antonio Hocal Franchise Society will formally open its new downtown headquarters at 209 West Commerce Street Thursday afternoon with music and refreshments. The San Antonio Manufacturers' Club supports the event, inviting the public to visit through the winter as the group plans a broad suffrage education and fundraising campaign.

Equal Franchise Society Ben Antonio Hocal Franchise Society West Commerce Street San Antonio Manufacturers’ Club Wameéeb

Popular Savings Plan promotes weekly installment certificates

An ad touts a Popular Savings Plan offering Savings Certificates in $60 to $9100 amounts issued by a bank with a weekly installment plan and the bank making the first payment for you. It uses bold claims about avoiding waste and fear of losing dollars and urges readers to investigate the plan.

Thin Benk Nofa Hank

Pompeii lecture by Dr Sawin Fay at Carnegie Library

Dr Edwin W Fay, renowned Latin scholar at the University of Texas, will lecture on Pompeii at Carnegie Library Caenexie Hall Thursday evening November 18 at 4 13 o clock. He will discuss archeological finds of Pompeii as seen in his Italian travels, with notes from Professor August Mau. Admission is free and the public is invited. Fay will share firsthand observations and a vivid memory of his fortnight at Pompeii. A list of Pompeii books from Carnegie Library will be provided.

Pompeall Wil Hava Acholar Sawin OW. Fay University of Texas Caenexie Hall Pomapell Pompeii August Mau Fay Pyumpelt Vesuvius Mediterranean Naples Pompei Edwin B. Fey Carnegie Library

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