Greeks in San Antonio Face War Draft and Exodus
The article reports that Balkan war declarations against Turkey spur Greeks in the United States to return home, causing labor shortages in American cities. It notes a Greek colony in San Antonio expanding with a Greek restaurant and confectionery, estimating 20 to 25 Greek men of fighting age, with about 15 likely to depart for Greece. Some Greeks have served in Greece’s army and may be barred from returning if they refuse to answer the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkan States
Turkey
United States
Europe
Patrioti
Greece
Bulgaria
Servia
Land of Opportunity
New York
San Antonio
Mills Engraving Manager Elected Southwestern Employers Leader
A. T. Mills of Mills Engraving was chosen president of the Southwestern Association of Employers of Photo-Engravers at a recent Dallas meeting. He is the sole San Antonio representative to head the group, with prior leaders drawn from North Texas cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Mills
Mills Engraving Company
Southwestern Association of Employers of Photo-Engravers
Dallas
Mills
San Antonio
Texas
San Antonio and Aransas Pass creates freight claim department
The San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway announced a new freight claim department to start November 1. Fred E. Jones, formerly chief claim clerk in auditing, will head the unit as freight claim agent. E. D. Hogan of Yoakum was named assistant general manager overseeing transportation maintenance of way and motive power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
E. D. Hogan
Yoakum
Peter
Hogan
Parcels post to bite into express business in January
Special to the Light reports the parcels post to start January 1, enabling the government to challenge express rates. The interstate commerce commission may force lower rates and Congress may move to acquire and operate express firm assets. ICc consults on rates and parcels post adjustments to counter express companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Post Office Department
Interstate
Winnebago Tribe Chooses White Wedding Plan for 1000 Couples
In a formal council at Winnesbago Nebraska the Winnebago Indians voted to marry in the white man's way retroactively. About 1000 to 2000 couples will wed simultaneously under a common ceremony as tribes from across the region attend. The event aims to settle heirship land questions by aligning marriage with state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnesbago
Dakotas
Montana
Wyoming
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Rocky Mountains
H . No
Omaha
Fine House For Sale In San Antonio at M Halff Homestead
Listing notes a premier residence on Goliad street in a good neighborhood near central San Antonio as the M Halff Homestead. The ad mentions Woodward and Altgelt as the brokers and adds a curious aside about U S postal cards and a Gunter hotel pool room and barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
M. Halff
Goliad Street
Woodward & Altgelt
Gunter Hotel
Commerce commission to set express rate cuts after hearings
After months of study led by Commissioner Lane the commerce commission prepared a strong critique of express firms citing high rates poor service and discriminatory practices. A formal order to reduce express rates is awaited following a hearing with the companies and the parcels post law strengthens the commission’s leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Commission
United States
Lane
Commission
Hudson 37 Four-Cylinder Car From 48 Engineers
The HUDSON 37 combines the work of 48 experts led by Howard E. Coffin to deliver a four cylinder car with power, comfort and luxury. It features Delco ignition, electric lighting, Mohair top, rain windshield, 127 inch wheelbase, 36x44 tires and full equipment. Prices range from 2450 for five passenger models to 2350 for a limousine, with open bodies and coupe options at extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard E. Coffin
America
Hudson
Delco
Detroit
Ieee
Firespenger Meadsies
Oman
Express firms face possible rate clash with railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission officials say express companies cannot afford a fight over proposed rate cuts and expect railroads to intervene only if they choose. Congress favors strong parcels post plans, but parties indicate the commission is ready to present facts to defend its proposed rates, while noting lax practices in the cell express business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
House of Representatives
House
Lewis
Post Office Department
Commission
Congress
Wotil
Cell Express
West Texas Bank Promotes Two Senior Officers
At a West Texas Bank & Trust board meeting, Leon N. Walthall was elected active vice president and W. B. Hamilton was appointed cashier to fill the vacancy. Both men are well known in southwestern banking and received many congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Bank & Trust Company
Leon N. Walthall
W. B. Hamilton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Riverside Restaurant
la City
Pene Te Vesity
Ite For Harvest
Royal Beauty
Lap
Marie
Sweden
William
Marie of
Saxe-Coburg
Roumania
Marie Pavlovna
Prince William
Russia
Nicholas
King William
St. Petersburg
Paul
U. S
George
Martha Washington
Grant
Lincoln
the Hudson Company
West Texas Bank & Trust Co
Houston
Alamo Plaza
Santa Rosa
Buena Vista
Dan Woodbury’s
Soledad
Maine Ave. and
Romana
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!