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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1917

Page

20

Concert by Prastorians to be held at W. O. W. hall

An open meeting concert is planned by the Prastorians at the W. O. W. hall on Thursday October 4. The program includes piano solos, vocal numbers, violin solos, readings, and humorous pieces featuring Miss Georgie, Miss Helen Thamston, Miss Stella Allen, and others with accompanist A. L. Henderson. A local anecdote is included and the event aims to entertain and uplift the community.

Prastorians Voants Carl Pau T. Dunbar Helen Thamston Bercense Vyltha Coulter J. W. Riley Ming Stella Allen Sere Cafferty Tia Coulter Reading Miss Coulter Yorat Slo Seatch John Thompson Lapka Dutchman Mia Ruth Welare Puitligs A. L. Henderson

Burgemeister Seeks Return To Texas Trial In 1915 Murder Case

Hedda Burgemeister, charged with the murder of Otto Koehler, requests to return to Texas for trial. District Attorney McAskill disclosed plans for a swift hearing, noting Burgemeister had paid $7500 bond and had filed a motion to vacate the forfeiture. The case centers on the November 12 1915 killing at Burgemeister's Hoath Park residence and Burgemeister's expressed intent to stand trial, possibly triggering a nine day sensational sequence.

Hedda Burgemeister Otto Koshler San Antonio McAskill Bur New York Hurgemeister Burgemeister M@askill Comesion Miss Burgemeister Hunsturk Avenue Hoath Park ‘Terrace Flewag Dorschett Anid St. Louis Vieleing Miles Burgemeister Koehler Miss Durgeinetstar Miss Burkomelstre Tyuve Bond Rn Antonia Germany W. 3. Anderson Deckaret Intinmilan al Jennings Oklahno Campbell Palestine Chambers & Watson Nelle Mish Burgemeister

Sidelined bonds case spurs San Antonio dispute

Fragmentary text describes a woman advised to leave San Antonio facing bonds forfeiture. Attorneys claim threats of being “railroaded” and an official from Bexar County allegedly summoning a tax agent as she drove to a station.

San Antonio Biss Bursemeister Bexar’ County

October term opens for four Bexar and Civil Appeals courts

The four district courts of Bexar County and the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals begin the October term Monday with a new jury system aimed at faster trial progress. The Thirty seventh District Court plans a murder trial starting Wednesday, State v. Allen over Arrendondo’s May 21, 1917, killing. A second murder case, People v. Cardenas, is set for October 8, with Isador Hernandez, Daniel Cortez, and Juan Cornejas as co defendants. The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals docket includes motions Monday and firm cases Wednesday, many transferred from the Texas Court of Appeals last spring. The new system assigns 160 jurors weekly, with unused jurors available to other courts. the sheriff must provide rooms for juror calls.

Bexar Tim Allén Alle Benito Arrendondo Arrendondo Auta Jesus Cardenas Porfirio Oliva Isador Hernandez Daniel Cortez Juan Corgenas Oliva Fourth Court of Civil Iberg Court of Appeals Shevife

Fall program for boys opens Monday at YMCA

The Boys Department at the YMCA announces the fall and winter program starting Monday with gym classes, volleyball, and rec activities. A banquet will open the Boys Cabinet season with officer elections and committee appointments. Members announced include Paul Ruthne William Weiger Layard Dunkly Fray Wyatt Joseph Halliday Ralph Bonnet George Mueller and others across divisions.

Young Men's Christian Association Snelling Alamo Jauned Boy Scouts Bowy Business Boya Boya Organization of Juniur Mem Hera Panl Kuthne William Weiger Iaayard Dunkly Fray Wyatt Joseph Halliday Ralph Bonnet George Mueller McClure Niward DeHaven Cathe Crosby Edward Knox Frank Kelley Olla Green

Schedules for YMCA Gym Work in 1917 18 Season

The physical department of the Y M C A presents a full daily schedule of athletic work for the coming months from October 4 to June 1, 1918. Main senior and junior classes run on specified weekdays with times. a new boxing class starts under an expert, and separate sessions exist for business, ministers, and city youths with detailed time blocks.

Duxing Clase

W W Will Arraigned In About Ten Days In Chicago

Chicago sept 23 trial of LW W will be held in Chicago about ten days. Federal officials say indictments were returned here and Chicago was the center of a sedition conspiracy. About 170 to 180 arrests reported, with many held on bonds from 10000 to 6000. Many named individuals and cities listed as arrested, while some are considered suspects or witnesses awaiting investigation.

Chicago LW. W William D. Haywood Olio Christensen A. Vanderveer Sporkane Wash D. W. Haywood Richard Renzter Spokane George Andreyching Duyith Minn Ralph E. Chaplin Des Moines Edward Tohnson Youngaetown Ohio Earl Lewis Arthur C. Christ Weld Avenue Detroit Buward Fi Docree Philadelphia Forest d+ werds Minneapola Ray Fanenhig Chattanooga Tenn Ted Pra Minneapolis Peter RR. Green Portland Oregon Harrison George Plusburehild Hamilton Ohicaga Clyde Hiugh Rockford Hartiie Raighta David (Agar Youngstown Oto Junth Jack Taw Pittsburgh Charles SG. Lambert Minneapoliay Francis Miller Providence Walter T. Nef Philaadelphia Fred Nelson Paul Pika Albert 1B. Prashner Beranion John Panener Waulkegan Manuel Rey Bustains Storfried Stenberg Alion i Soper Astoria James M. Slovick Milywaukes Cleveland Pedro Carl Los Angeles W. W

Law editor arrests and political moves ripple West Coast

Teld, Washington September 39. McDonald editor of the Industrial Worker IW W publication was arrested by federal agents for participation in a Chicago grand jury indictment. Seattle attorney George F Vandeveer who helped defend seventy three IWWs faces murder charges. Everett Washington riots referenced as organizers send telegraphic instructions for Chicago attendance. The affair ties to IWW leadership amid ongoing labor strife. In Austin Texas Commissioner Weinert receives telegrams from New Orleans leaders pushing cotton market discussions with Texan turnout. Representative W M Fly announces bid for House Speakership in the Thirty sixth Legislature.

YARN ON HAND FOR KNITTING MONDAY

The History Club Servics Circle of the San Antonio Chanter of the American Red Cross announces a supply of grey knitting yarn for styeaters will be ready for distribution Monday October 1 at Red Cross headquarters in Woltz and Marx Building. Olive drab yarn will also be included. Volunteers manage 9 am to 4:30 pm daily except Saturday. Members pay cash deposit to cover value. returned when no further material is desired. No wool sold for private use. Returned knitted articles are inspected and standardized per directions. Inexperienced knitters may use their own wool for practice. Knitting classes run 10 am to noon each day at Red Cross headquarters Wolff and Mary Building.

History Club Servics Circle San Antonio Req Teolpt Shell Iga Koltting Red Crows Wolff & Mary Bottding

Freight Cars Held Prompt Action by San Antonio Merchants

Railroads charge average freight delays in San Antonio due to poor cooperation among shippers and consignees. A San Antonio Freight Bureau conference with railroad reps, merchants, and transfer firms produced a call to speed unloading. A 120 member bureau report cites merchants who haul their own freight as slow and causing unnecessary delays to wagons.

San Antonio Freight Bureau Paul E. Greuger H. W. Weber Pawkett Holmgreen

Freight delays threaten transfer company operations reported

A fragment notes transfer firms face slow freight handling as depots struggle to meet demand. Slowdowns tire logistics, reduce readiness, and prompt calls for action to avoid further time losses amid ongoing freight movement challenges.

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