Annual Texas Woman's Fair Held in Houston
The second annual Texas Woman's Fair will be in Houston from November 6 to 11. Activities include a large industrial parade, concerts, a children's parade, fairy pageantry, and daily programs promoting home building, cooking, sewing, and crafts with wide participation from Texas counties and firms.
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Houston
The
Fair Association
Texas
Rice Institute
Texas A. & M
South Texas
Pershing Promoted to Major General by War Department
President Wilson signed the commission elevating Brigadier General John J. Pershing to major general after Major General Albert L. Mills’ death created the vacancy. Pershing remains commander of expeditionary forces in Mexico and reports to Major General Frederick Funston at the border and in Mexico.
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President Wilson
John J. Pershing
War Department
Southern Department
Washington
Albert L. Mills
Pershing
Mexico
Frederick Funston
State Treasurer reports land sales and leases totals
The September 1916 report shows land sales and leases totaling 1687.34 dollars for the month, with overall year-to-date receipts reaching 70257.37. Of this, 2786.85 goes to the adt and 33325.62 to the fund, with the largest credit to public school units.
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Tex
Public School Teachers to Attend W C A Reception
A reception for city public school teachers will be held Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM at the Young Women's Christian Association. Teachers and hosts, including Mrs. E. W. Richardson and others, are invited. Additional meetings cover Sunday school study, Willing Helpers Club, swimming contest, social welfare conference, and high school girls club events.
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Young Woman's Christian Association
E. W. Richardson
Harry Hyman
W. P. Walker
Hal King
Juanita Hopkins
Fanita McMillan
Mary Aubrey
Annis Walton
Janie Polk
Edith Jimison
P. Skinner
San Antonio Social Welfare Conference
Association
Religious Work Committee
Durves After the War Plan Revealed in Birmingham Age Herald
Questioning a public figure about plans to travel to Europe after the war, the Birmingham Age-Herald notes comments on postwar plans. The dialogue touches on anticipated travel and public declarations amid wartime expectations.
Plan It Civil Service Amendment Proposal Debated
City charter revision committee weighing civil service for all departments and a separate proposal for compulsory voting with a small fine for nonvoters. Mayor Brown backs civil service to improve police and fire, while legal conflicts with the charter are being reviewed by City Attorney Gillette. Dr. Frederick Terrell notes the plan may be reconsidered and depends on attorney input before council report.
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Gillette
Frederick Terrell
Terrell
Brown
Uhr
Police and Fire
Humorous Quote Promoting Car Choice in Washington Star
A Washington Star cartoon caption features Mr. Chuggins praising his car for its comic effect. He says the vehicle’s laughter during sighting beats provoking anger, illustrating a lighthearted defense of choosing a car that amuses passersby.
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Mr. Chuggins
Washington Star
Uhr Aims to Take Command of Police Department
Commissioner Uhr declares he will assume control to improve discipline and efficiency, rejecting blame for past payroll issues while noting some officers may be reassigned. Mayor Brown counters by saying no special officers were named since his election and discusses accountability and future appointments. He mentions payroll reductions and plans to study police systems in other cities before filling vacancies.
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Uhr
Ahron
Brown
Austin Street
Natchez Tribe Honors William Gentzen With Medal of Honor
At its last meeting Natchez Tribe No. 2 awarded the William HH. Simms medal of honor to William Gentzen past sachem for his services and for securing the largest number of members in the past year Before the presentation five new members were exalted to the chief's degree A number of regular army members attended or were noted in the proceedings.
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Wisconsin National Guard Nv
Seph Ryan
Gentden
U. S. Pawket
Order of Red Men
Joe Knaus
Natchez Tribe No. 2
Order of Red Mes
William HH. Simms
William Gentzen
Athenaeum Society Inaugurates 1916-17 Session at Carnegie Hall
The Athenaeum Society of San Antonio opens its fall and winter 1916-17 season Friday at 8 p m in Carnegie Hall with a reading by Professor John F B Beck and addresses by Edward H Lange Graham McNeill Judge Nelson Lytle and Hill Grover. Officers elected are Edward H Lange president Lawrence B Brady vice president and Harry M Harrington secretary and treasurer. The program committee includes Graham McNeill Fred D Daggett and Harry M Harrington. The season aims for an active attendance and beneficial work with a growing membership waiting list.
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Athenaeum Society of
San Antonio
Carnegie Hall
John F. B. Beckwith
Edward H. Lange
Graham McNeill
Nelson Lytle
Hill Grover
Lawrence B. Brady
Harry M. Harrington
Fred D. Daggett
Could He Arrest a Cold A Detective’s Overreach on a Train
A man appointed as a railroad company detective asserts authority at every turn. While riding in a coach he asks a boy for a pocket handkerchief, prompting a cautious defense from the boy and a wary public reaction to the detective’s conduct.
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Christian Herald
Museum to Open in San Antonio by Scientific Society
The Scientific Society will open a natural history museum in the Stevens building second floor on Tuesday October 3. The facility will showcase animal plant and bird life and include a literature library. The opening will feature addresses by President J F Howard Dr J S Lankford Harry Hertzberg Dr I S Kahn and W A Black. The society will begin its fall season with Friday night activities and has expanded its assembly room to seat 150. Officers include honorary president W S Chaplin and president John F Howard with vice presidents J S Lankford Major John Cotter secretary BE Hey singer and treasurer A H Muir.
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San Antonio
The
Scientific Society
Stevens
J. F. Howard
J. &. Lankford
Harry Hertzberg
I. 8. Kahn
Chaplin
John F. Howard
Edward A. Son
Lankford
John Cotter
W. Heysinger
A. H. Muir
Is the world getting better
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes a reader doubting social improvement while noting personal annoyances remain the same. The piece uses humor to contrast broad optimism with everyday frustrations.
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Louieville
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