As Big As Biggest Is Navy Motto For Warships
Washington reports new European naval programs push the United States to outsize ships to stay third in world sea power. Congress may fund about $100 million, incl. a 20 000 ton battleship, while Britain, Germany, and Japan push larger tonnages. England’s pace, Japan’s build, and Russia’s expansion shape a global race with implied lessons for U.S. design and armor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Washington
House Naval Committee
Germany
Japan
England
German Navy League
Congress
Bonaparte
Biz Ship
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Committee
House
Senate
France
United States Navy
Far East
Russia
Baltic
Day in Local Packing House Explains Lard and Tallow Making
A detailed account of a meat packing plant describes the lard and tallow production processes from beef scraps. It covers the boiling, skimming, water washing, Fuller's earth filtration, and multiple tanks to remove water and impurities. It highlights cleanliness, byproducts like fertilizer, and the careful handling of blood, entrails, bones, and horns for nonfood uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Meat Company
April's Internal Trade Movement 1906 Gains Across Markets
Special to The Light reports April and four month totals show substantial increases over 1905 and 1904 in interior grain receipts and shipments. Wheat, corn, oats, barley and rye totals, livestock, cotton, tobacco, coal, coke, and petroleum runs and receipts are detailed for Chicago, Minneapolis, St Louis, Peoria, Kansas City, Louisville, Omaha, Duluth, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Toledo, Indianapolis, and Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Statistics
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Peoria
Kansas City
Louisville
Omaha
Duluth
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
Toledo
Indianapolis
Little Rock
St. Joseph
St. Paul
Clarksville
Hopkinsville
Paducah
Mayfield
Connellsville
Pittsburg
Social club invites shirt waist hop in West End
A social club issues an invitation for a shirt waist hop in West End on June 16 hosted by Artzt. The event promises a lively gathering with dancing and refreshments for members and guests.
Cleaning and repair by M J Lobert on Alamo Street
Clothes cleaned and neatly repaired by M J Lobert located at 208 South Alamo Street.
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M. J. Lobert
South Alamo Street
Will of Anton Oppenheimer Left 350000 Inherits Split Among Heirs
The will filed for probate in County court names Adelaide Oppenheimer of New York City as independent executrix without bond. Dated 1955, it directs sale of real estate in New York and Bexar county. One half goes to Mrs. Oppenheimer, the remainder to Harriet Lassner, Lillie Oppenheimer, Irvin Oppenheimer and Lottie O Rouff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Oppenheimer
Adelaide Oppenheimer
New York City
New York
Bexar County
Pistol Accident Injures No One in Live Oak Incident
Albert Washington of 316 Live Oak Street narrowly escaped injury after his pistol discharged during cleaning last night. The weapon fell from a machine, the hammer landed on a live shell, and the 45 caliber bullet exited the door without striking anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Washington
Live Oak Street
Rail and Grain Movements Report Totals and Comparisons
The report outlines April and year-to-date figures for live stock, grain, flour, and cotton movements. It notes total 1906 shipments and contrasts with 1905 and 1904, highlighting eastbound grain tonnages, flour exports, spring wheat receipts across Minneapolis and Chicago markets, and cotton sight receipts with year-over-year changes. Strong entity mentions include Chicago, Kansas City, Omaha, St Louis, St Joseph, St Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Toledo, Detroit, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New Orleans, and various rail junctions.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Louis
St. Joseph
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Milwaukee
Toledo
Detroit
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New Orleans
Change of Name Lets Nettie Whelan Adopt Adele Ritchie Jr
The New York city court under Judge John H. McCarthy grants Miss Nettie Whelan the right to change her name to Adele Ritchie Jr. She is Adele Ritchie’s niece who was raised by the actress and promised her estate if she assumes the name. The decree becomes effective today and Miss Whelan receives numerous congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Ritchie
New York
John H. McCarthy
Nettie Whelan
Miss Whelan
Miss Ritchie
Adele Ritchie, Jr
German Catholics Hold Connecticut State Convention in Meriden
The annual state convention of German Catholics of Connecticut opens in Meriden for a three day session with delegates from all German districts. Services are planned at St Marys Church and a business session follows. An evening program features singing and addresses by clergy. Monday marks St Bonifacius society 25th anniversary with a parade and Terrace Garden picnic.
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Connecticut
Meriden
Conn
St. Mary’s Church
St. Bonifacius Society
Terrace Garden
Fresno Will Gifts Estate for Viticultural Station
The will of Theodore Kearney, a raisin grower who died aboard the Caronia, bequeaths his $750,000 estate to the University of California to establish a viticultural station in Fresno. The Union Trust Company of San Francisco is executor. If contested, the estate would pass to William Alvord, deceased, and to James D. Phelan and Joseph D. Grant. No decision on contest has been announced.
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Fresno
Cal
Theodore Kearney
Caronia
New York
Queenstown
University of California
Union Trust Company of
San Francisco
William Alvord
William H Crocker
James D. Phelan
Joseph D. Grant
I can see the man but not the barn tale
An elderly New Hampshire woman decides to marry again despite relatives doubting her sight. To test him, her family places him on a barn ridgepole while she stands in the doorway. She confirms seeing the man but declares she cannot see the barn, proving the joke without harming the punchline.
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New Hampshire
The
Boston Herald
Swedes Known For Candor In Public Service And Travel
The text notes Swedish punctuality and honesty in daily life. It mentions ticket clerks informing travelers of cheaper seating options when available and parcels left unclaimed on quaysides being assumed to be stolen by none but rightful owners. It also describes a passenger tally book kept in steamship saloons to track meals and drinks on canal trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Piron Epitaph and Party Jests About Mirrors
Alexis Piron from Diron is famed for the epitaph Here lies Piron who was nothing not even an academician. A party joke ponders difference between a woman and a mirror and then a man and a mirror with witty retorts about talking and reflecting and polish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexis Piron
Diron
Piron
M. Piron
Good Breeding Becomes Shield Against Rude Behavior
The quote argues that personal breeding is the best protection against others ill manners. It asserts that dignity earns respect from the bold and prevents impertinence. It cites references to the Duke of Marlborough and Sir Robert Walpole Chesterfield as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Marlborough
Robert Walpole
Chesterfield
Bank of England Clerks Patronage Policy
The Bank of England assigns clerical patronage to directors with one clerk per director and vacancies filled by rotation. One seventh of clerkships go to a son of a current clerk who has proved satisfactory to the directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Weight and appetite clash in clinic exchange
Dr Younger tells Mr Mussel he is underweight and must eat more. Mussel resists saying more food would cause dyspepsia. The brief dialogue shows a clash over medical advice and appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Younger
Price of It Gibbs Umbrella Trade Sparks Banter
In a brief exchange Gibbs shows off a fine umbrella to Tomkins and jokes about its price. Tomkins asks the cost while Gibbs quips about eternal vigilance, ending with a brisk line from illustrated bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomkins
Gibbs
Corn Producer in Dual Identity as Shoe Manufacturer
Dialog snippet reveals a joke about a corn producer who is secretly a shoe manufacturer. The exchange features characters Church and Gotham debating the man's business, highlighting wordplay on professions and industry overlap. The humor hinges on the misdirection between corn production and footwear.
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Church
Gotham
Family Quip Reveals Household Fray in Harper’s Bazaar
In a snappy item from Harper’s Bazaar a quip shows Mrs Knicker praising a cook as a jewel, while Mrs Becker retorts she "has been reset" ending the domestic jab with dry humor.
Quote on money and wisdom by Switt
A concise maxim states a wise man should keep money in his head not in his heart. This aphorism attributed to Switt emphasizes prudent wealth thinking over reckless attachment.
Bond to Extend Waco Sanitary Sewers Nears Vote
The city of Waco Texas moves toward a bond issue to fund expansion of the sanitary sewer system. Rapid growth has left areas without sewers, and with the plan likely to pass, those sections will gain service as mandatory connections increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Prairies Show Fifteen Wild Flowers From buggy
A little daughter of Mr. T. O. Plunkett seven miles south of Waco logged fifteen varieties of wild flowers while riding in a buggy into town. Prairie scenery in spring enchants visitors from the north who tour the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
T. O. Plunkett
Robinson
Social club invitation at West End shirt waist hop
A West End event invites guests to a shirt waist hop hosted by the S. S. Social club on June 16 with Artzt listed as a participant or organizer.
U. M. C Lard Brand Made in San Antonio
A claim states U. M. C lard differs from other brands by being produced in San Antonio. The text asks, Where do you live, implying inquiry about origin and residence related to the product or seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Get your summer pants at Lobert's costs four fifty
The notice promotes Lobert's summer pants made to fit at four dollars fifty cents. A separate brief notes mean rags desired at Light office, indicating an advertisement or classified wanted items.
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Lobert’s
Mean Rags
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Beef and Pork Packers
San Antonio, Texas
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Praeger
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Commerce
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W. Commerce St
W. G. Waytte Sella
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