Essentials to be studied by eliminating frills plan for San Antonio schools
A tentative plan to allow some San Antonio public school students to complete a basic six year course will begin in fall. Superintendent Charles Lukin has promoted the idea to trim nonessentials and focus on accuracy and thoroughness. The plan will roll out gradually in grade schools and later apply to the high school with credit based advancement rather than strict year by year progression.
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San Antonio
Charles Lukin
Lukin
San Antonio High School
W. D. Williams
Enrollment Growth and New Faculty for Brackenridge High
The report outlines graduation requirements totaling thirty-two units with eighteen core, notes five 40 minute weekly recitations for eighteen weeks, and counts two periods of manual training or similar as one classroom period. Enrollments exceed 800, with strong grammar-to-high school progression and 50 to 75 new applicant pupils. Four new teachers join Brackenridge High including J F Howard in mathematics and Amy Hertzberg heading the German department, among others returning from Europe and Chicago training.
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Brackenridge High School
J. F. Howard
West Texas Military Academy
Helen Devine
the Texas University
S. C. Smith
San Antonio
Baylor University
Lula Suggs
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ends Cough Remedy
Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best household remedy for coughs and colds for children and adults. Warns against substitutes to prevent serious cold complications. King Pattison Drug Co.
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Foley
King-Pattison Drug Co
South Texas corn contest set for September 16 in Victoria
The second annual South Texas corn contest will be held in Victoria on Saturday September 16. Exhibits are arriving and displayed in the Central Drug Company's store where the event will take place. The contest welcomes farmers from Victoria and nearby counties including Nueces and San Patricio. Much interest is shown for the occasion.
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Victoria
Tex
South Texas
Central Drug Company
Nueces
San Patricio
Wilson Open Conference of the Governors to Increase Powers
Governor Norris of Montana urges state reforms at the third annual conference of governors in Spring Lake New Jersey. He calls for two key powers: ability to remove inefficient officers and the right to initiate and refer legislation to voters. The event marks governors forming an independent body free of federal guidance with nineteen leaders in attendance.
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Associated Press
Spring Lake
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Francis B. McGovern
Wisconsin
Govbi Wilson
United States
Wilson
Harmon
Ohio
Union
Edwin L. Norris
Montana
Norris
Govenor Norris
Fraser Tailor Foreign novelties one pattern to each customer
Advertisement noting Fraser Tailor offers foreign novelties with a single pattern per customer.
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Fraser
Executive power and governor authority debate reform
A historical opinion outlines that elected officials must faithfully execute laws and urges gubernatorial power to direct, supervise, and remove nonperforming officers. It argues strengthening the executive by allowing bill presentation and direct voter referral if legislature stalls, proposing direct to voters at general elections.
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Legislative Assembly
Chinese Soldiers Rebel Against Railway Policy in Cheng Tu
In Cheng Tu a serious rebellion erupts as troops disobey orders and move to confront government railway controls. Businesses halt. four foreign gunboats provide protection while missionaries gather in Cheng Kiang. The uprising targets the railway policy, not foreigners, but risks broader unrest if not stopped.
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Associated Press
Cheng Kiang
China
Cheng Tu
Refugees Reach Safety at Sui Fu Amid Yangtze Tensions
The British legation reports the first group of Chen Tu refugees, all British citizens, arrived safely at Sui Fu after descending the river and meeting a British gunboat. The Cheng Kaing cablegram confirms missionaries at Cheng Kaing are not in immediate danger as three American warships move toward the Yangtze.
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Associated Press
Pekin
Chen Tu
Sui Fu
Cheng Kaing
Admiral Murdock
Yang Tse Kaing
King-Pattison Kidney Tonic Promoted for Elderly Health
An advertisement extols a kidney and bladder remedy named King Pattison as a proven medicine for acute and chronic ailments. It highlights its tonic and reconstructive qualities and claims permanent relief and comfort, especially for elderly people.
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King-Pattison Drug Co
Obituary notices for Stowe Quinn Brook and kin
Albert Stowe 38 carpenter died at City hospital after 18 years in the city. Funeral at Riebe & Co parlors. burial City cemetery. Jane Quinn Belfast born widow of John Quinn died after short illness at 117 Kingsbury street aged 48. Survived by husband two sons three daughters and two grandchildren. Services at home and St Marys Church. interment St Marys cemetery. William D Brook San Antonio Machine and Supply salesman died in Palestine. funeral at Sloan & Hagy chapel. offices closed 9 to 11. Survived by father James F Brook and sisters in city Palestine and New Jersey.
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Stowe
Albert Stowe
City Hospital
Texas
Riebe & Company
City Cemetery
William Jr
John Quinn
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
James IF. Brook
J. C. Hume
Palestine
New Jersey
Sloan & Hagy
Senator Bailey to depart for Washington for tariff fight
United States Senator Bailey will leave Gainesville Texas on Thursday for Washington. He had stated on arrival here last week that he would not seek re election and has since refused to discuss the matter further. He plans to prepare for the tariff fight after reaching Washington.
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Associated Press
Gainesville
Tex
United States
Bailey
Washington
Texas Banker Rebuilds Wealth After Neal Institute Cure
A Texas banker and cattleman who lost $250000 to drinking rebuilt his life after enrolling at the Neal Institute in Houston. Six months later he is again active in big deals, with the Neal Treatment credited for eliminating liquor cravings and restoring health. The ad promotes Neal Institutes in Dallas and Houston and invites readers to visit or request the booklet The Neal Way.
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Texas
Houston Neal Institute
Neal
Dallas
Houston
South
Ge Tg Either Institute
Neal Institute
Pease Ave
Millett Funeral Held for Alonzo H Millett
Alonzo Hiarm Millett died Sunday night at Physicians' and Surgeons' hospital after an appendectomy. Funeral services were held at 4 PM at 230 West Summit Place with pallbearers from the Albert Sidney Johnston camp Confederate Veterans and Rev. George Belsey officiating at St Mark's Episcopal church. Burial was in City cemetery No. 1 beside his father.
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City Cemetery No. 1
Meeting on Livestock Costs and Regulation Draws Leaders
The meeting heard claims that packers profit excessively and that distribution adds costs to producers. J O Terrell urged federal regulation to open books and set future profits while limiting fortunes. Ed C Lasater and Berkeley Spiller led the organization with a resolutions committee and speakers including Clarence Ousley and J O Terrell.
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J. O. Terrell
San Antonio
Conference of Meat Producers and Consumers
Livestock Commission
Fire Chief Bishop to Attend Milwaukee Convention
Chief W P Bishop plans to leave for Milwaukee to attend the annual fire chiefs convention starting September 19 for a three day session. A Chicago demonstration of modern fire equipment will follow. The city council approved $125 for trip expenses. Royal Orchestra plays at the Saratoga restaurant daily.
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Bishop
W. P. Bishop
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Leaders 10 Hold Another Conference
Chicago September 12. After the International Association of Machinists refused funding for the Illinois Central railroad shopmen strike, international officials planned a late conference to present facts to union members and seek another strike vote. The meeting aims to outline consequences if a strike occurs and to press for a fresh ballot.
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Associated Press
Chicago
International Association of Machinists
Illinois Central Railroad
System Federation
Suspected Chicken Thief Detained by Local Detectives
A man described as a black suspect was arrested by Detectives Green and Stowe on Camaron Street. He is believed to have stolen numerous chickens and to have entered Franklin's home on Camaron Street weeks ago. Charges are expected to be filed in justice court tomorrow morning. The suspect is said to have guided chicken coops along Camaron and North Flores streets recently.
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Franklin
Camaron Street
Green and Stowe
Justice Court
Negro
Camaron
North Flores
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