Fiesta fund workers pledge progress toward December goal
Campaign to raise 26000 for the 1916 Fiesta proceeds with a midweek push. Henry Miller reports 40 to 60 volunteers expected. $1000 daily targets on Monday Wednesday and Friday to reach 15000 by Thursday. Notable committees report small totals but optimism grows with major merchants and civic groups rallying support for a larger lunch and further outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liem
Henry Miller
Biimenie Thetorian
Civic Os Fxtilzations
Notary Tlub
Thowand Club Sommoittees
Gran Quivers Commnliters
Order of Lions
Lions
Gran Quivers
Aley
Ed Raymond
Mac Jestlc
Anthony
Harz Hertzberg
Harry L. Miller
San Antonio
An Antonio
Avery Doss
Wwe
Bexar County Medical Society
San Antonis
Tulsa
San Antonian
Chamber of Commerce
San
Americans Living in the Philippines From a Foreign View
An observer, Ay Dr. Albert Fenech, portrays life for Americans in Manila and provincial towns. He notes costly living, government allowances, and the Bagio capital for the hot season, with servants, cooks mostly Chinese, and pidgin English blending English Spanish and Tagalog. The piece mixes humor and cultural contrasts, detailing daily routines, housing, showers, and social life around Luneta and Manila’s mix of Western and Asian influences.
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Albert Fenech
Manila
Tigher
I “Automer
Bagulo
Ime
Thal
Philippines
Ufe
Efseo
Dito
Tomes
Jims
Vesuvius
Muska
Matila
Menda Ilotis
Zambongs
Cebu
Fara
Maolla
Ingbriate
Cablenews
Fit Oriental
Cuero Youth Shot. Recovery Promising After Wreck
Reports from Burns hospital Cuero say Warren Talk is improving after a shotgun wound to the chest and left shoulder received Wednesday while riding a wagon. Doctors fear complications but expect recovery barring issues.
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Cuano
Tex
Warren Talk
Burns Hospital
Catholic Church at Victoria Burns
Victoria Nov 26 The German Catholic church in Victoria was destroyed by fire. Loss is estimated around $10,000 with $3,800 insured. Cause is uncertain but suspected defective wiring. The 1814 building had a small congregation. A new church is planned promptly.
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Victoria
Tae
Gernan Catholic
Hundred Injured As Bleachers Collapse At Madison Game
At Camp Randall in Madison on November 20, fully 100 spectators were injured when sections of the north bleachers collapsed during the second quarter of the Wisconsin Minnesota game. The fall trapped only those seated in the affected area, with hundreds watching as the structure failed gradually but without any fatalities.
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Madison
Wis
Camp Randall
Fatalitier
Bhose
Interest Is Sl Ight San Antonio Business Support Lags
A Parker, director of the Texas Commercial Congress, said San Antonio business men show low interest in funding the movement. He noted the congress has done substantial work in the San Antonio area, but local support trails other Texas cities like Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston, with some individuals contributing freely to the cause. The report also briefly includes stray anecdotal lines and a travel advertisement mention from the era.
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Tiet
Antonio
Texas Commercial Congress
A. ©. Parker
Parker
Congress
San Antonilo
Texas
Dalles
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
Individ Wals
Good Cheer For The Poor At Christmas Plan
J J Stevens was unanimously elected president of the Christmas Cheer Association at their first season meeting at the Travis Club. Officers include Mrs Bow Kay ton vice president Mrs Jaman BM Young second vice presidents Mrs Herbert B Linscott secretary and Mrs Leo Cotten treasurer. The group plans Christmas for the underprivileged, organizing yearlong fundraising and volunteer efforts to ensure needy children and families are remembered with gifts and cheer.
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J. J. Stevens
Christmas Cheer Association
Travis Club
Tan
Mra. Bow
Kay~ton
Mra Jaman
BM. Young
Herbert B. Linscott
Leo Cotten
James M. Young
Santa Claus
Tara
Indies
Rivlog
Mie
Atlee B. Ayres
C. D. Priest
James’ M. Young
Sterling Price
Alamo
House
James J. Young
Aleady
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Fiesta Fund Workers
Believe
Ric Nty
Eugene
Chicago Journal
Sutherland Springs
Teluen
Anea
Potebernick's
Amy
Beck
W. M. Schmidt
Delaware Street
Sir. Stomkie
New Braunfels
The
CUERO
Wurres
Wisconsin
Traby Whiel
Cod
Soun Ha
Stan
Scott
Kanans City
St. A
Camilen
S. CG
Eale Anily
Southern Paeifte
Mick Feland
Hayang
Cuba
Potcharntck
Cee
Vitary
Rubina
Turkey
Lang Hiatt
Tor
Jess
Grimyny
Gilverwape
Csee
Desk Lampa
Fulham
Universal Carrera
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