City News and Local Happenings Chronicle
Local items report weather showers and possible storms, street cleaning at night, and a red Men’s hall Spiritualist meeting at 8. News notes include a tax relief petition by R L Bali, a deserter captured near Boenne, and various social events. Also listed are travel to Berg’s mill for picnics, a West Side Improvement club banquet set for June 30 at the Southern hotel, and the opening of Scheuermeyer’s park under manager C D Mayer with Graz orchestra.
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Heilbron
W. W. Bell
Spiritualist Society
Red Men’s Hall
St. Mary’s Street
O'Malley
Boenne
Western Star Cockpits
Berg’s Mill
Tom Dullen
Berg's Mill
West Side Improvement Club
Southern
Republic of Mexico
Southern Pacific
Mapimi
C. Schaessler
Guadalupe
Comfort
Saloon robbery attempt and street fight reported in city notes
A Mexican held on pistol charges after a failed saloon robbery on Santa Rosa avenue. a negro wedding and a street fight on South Selena street. a stockman nearly struck a Mexican. local citizens and visitors share news of hunts, muleteers en route to South Africa, a reckless driving arrest of George Estrada, and a cash sale at cost of dry goods. The State Photographers' association notes San Antonio's Milwaukee exhibit success. a birthday gift to Detective Cdesiano. and a new San Antonio fair catalog promises a larger event.
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Mii
Battle
Santa Rosa Avenue
A. A. Brack
State Photographers’, Association
San Antonio
Milwaukee
Wis
Selena Street
Julius
Rudolph Krideh
Alex. Chavez
Llano River
J. D. Womack
S. Bethel, Jr
Southern Pacific Railroad
South Africa
George Duque de Estrada
Val Méchler
John Pina
Podewils
Alamo
Camargo Street
Joe Cdésiano
Colt
Joe J Isvery
Notable Arrivals and Departures Headline Local City Life
Local society page lists guests and visitors: J. Goar from Boerne at the Southern, R. M. Walker from Lockhart and W. Turner from Corpus Christi at the Elite, and L. M. Simon from Dallas also at the Elite. Other entries note business trips, residents traveling to Houston New Braunfels and St. Louis, and visits from Chas. McManan a Mexican capitalis in the city. Ab McCoy and Albert Vela are also mentioned with notes on cattle stock, rain and rail prospects.
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Cc. H. Kimmer
Alice
Southern
J. Saper
Baltimore
Elite
L. M. Simon
Dallas
Jim Goar
Boerne
W. Turner
Corpus Christi
R. M. Walker
Lockhart
W. A. Arnold
Houston
A. A. Rodriguez
New Braunfels
Sid Wells
St. Louis
Gaines
Emma ‘Denger
C. Yearger
Lamar Street
Chas. McManan
City of Mexico
City
C B. Trent
Kerrville
Sidney Smith
Yoakum
F. C. Linn
Almy Cox
Anna Dingel
Yeagers
del Rio
Joseph Veltzmann
Santa Rosa Infirmary
T. T. Downey
South Presa Street
New Lexington
Ohio
Ee Aiaier
Mile Catherine Bennett
Albert Vela
Hidalgo
Ab McCoy
Atascosa County
San Antonio
Mustangs Triumph in Close 5 3 Victory Over Beaumont
Houston’s Mudcats head to town after a 6 to 5 final, while San Antonio claimed a 5 to 3 win over Beaumont. Key plays featured Hippert’s leaping catch, Morris at short, and La Grave third as Burns’ umpiring drew cheers and jeers amid a tight defensive contest.
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Hippert
la Grave
Morris
San Antonio
Thomsen
Beaumont
Thomp* Son
Gallagher
Logan
Burns
Long Thomas
Mustangs
R. E. Thomas
Moore
Thompson
Kunkel
Mudcats
Houston
Ab.ra
AB. RH
D. A
Bartley
Neiman
Ewe
Collins
Sheree
Lyons
Aes Ewee
Ogan
Erwin
Teen
Heilemann
G Thompson
Beaumon
Earhedrohs
Ocollins
Kiinine
Hom
Allagher
Thomas
Polk County Ranch Notes and County Fair Plans
J H David of the Gallagher ranch reports encouraging conditions in his stock area despite pastworms and field pests. A warm spell benefits the cotton crop after severe cold earlier this month, while Polled Holstein cattle are praised for good calves and potential exhibit at the International Fair.
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Bie
J.H. David
Gallagher Ranch
Practical Show of Relief for Hungry in Missouri
The passage argues that starving individuals respond to tangible aid over sermons or faith alone. It claims practical relief on earth proves religious truths, suggesting a hungry person seeks concrete help before philosophical or divine appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stbckdale ‘Enterprise
Sheriff Announces Tax Sale of Real Estate June 2
The sheriff lists notices of sales set for Tuesday June 2 for real estate sold for state and county taxes. About fifty judgments involve properties to be sold. buyers may gain immediate title and possession with no redemption rights, raising questions about homestead protections.
Science and religion clash over creative power discussed in London
Denison Herald reports a lecture in London where Lora Kelvin argues science affirmes the creative power, while critics deem the claim miraculous. The piece notes biologists increasingly accept a directive power linking science and religion, contrasting egotistical speculative theories.
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Denison Herald
Henslows
London
Lora Kelvin
maNn
Unclear incident cited in Dallas paper about pocketbook theft
A Dallas Times Herald item reports a girl from North Dallas who carried pocketbooks in her stocking and was robbed during a shopping trip. The piece laments lack of explanation and muses on experience, urging readers to guess how the theft occurred.
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Dallas ‘Times-Herald
Dallas
What the war wants is more religion of the practical kind
The Yoakum Daily Times endorses a practical Christian faith that urges honesty, debt payment, upright conduct, and aiding the fallen, calling it the only genuine religion Christ preached. It labels professors of religion who oppose such influence as hypocrites.
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Yoakum Daily Times
Prac
Christ
Public Notice And Local Ad Pointers From Shoreline Store
A fragment notes a remote family seeking Bucklin’s Arm salve for burns and wounds, plus references to drug stores and fruit jars. It also contains an insurance office notice that the public should note: the office will close every Saturday at 1 pm in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklin
Kaliteyer & Son
Adolph Dreias
V. ER & CO
Alamo Ins
Blig
Graduation thanks from Lillian L. Schumacher
A short note of gratitude from Lillian L. Schumacher to classmates and friends at St. Joseph's Academy for the floral remembrances on her graduation day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Academy
LILLIAN LS S@HUMACHER
Orange ice cream delivery in city at one dollar per gallon
Fragmentary note advertises orange ice cream sold for one dollar per gallon with delivery in the city. The text is incomplete but indicates a direct sale and home delivery option.
The Woman in the Mizzeh-Top and Other Serial Tales
The issue highlights Catcliffe Hyne’s The Woman in the Mizzeh-Top a thrilling sea mystery of romance passion and wreck aboard a storm tossed vessel. Gertrude Potter Daniels contributes Pink Tea Plot while M Quad offers Engaged to Hannah a breezy skit. Kennett Harris presents The Demoniacal Revenge and Heprichsep A Joke on Bobby adds a light Frenchy touch.
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Atmore Ie
Cat‘cliffe Hyne
Fam
Gertrude Potter’ Daniels
Bobby
Jellyttal
American Vase Prize Highlights German American Fellowship
A Tiffany silver vase gifted to German singing societies symbolizes goodwill between the United States and Germany. Donor Albrecht Pagerstecher from New York funded the prize, with bas reliefs of William II and the U.S. president and dolphins, waves, and flags reflecting transatlantic friendship and cultural exchange.
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United States
Germany
William
Prince Henry
Allgrechit
Pagenstecher
New York
Werk of Tiffanyy & Eos
Eeefurt-Am- -Main
Princ
William II
Prince Mlenry
Arion and
Liederkraz Clubs
Noted English Prelate Cardinal Vaughan Head of Roman Catholic Church in England
Cardinal Vaughan head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and archbishop of Westminster since 1892, notable for his soldiering in Crimea and service as a strong organizer. He visited the United States in 1871 and remains a prominent English Catholic family figure in his seventy second year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Vaughan
England
Westminster
Cardinal Manning
Vaughan
Crimea
United States
Charier Reade Story Featured in July 10 Treasury
A selected masterpiece from Charier Reade appears in the July 10 issue of the story book collection. The piece showcases Reade's distinctive narrative voice and stylistic charm.
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Charier Reade
Pension Claim Describes Foraging Injury Narrative
A pension hearing records the applicant’s account of an injury during a foraging expedition in service. He describes climbing a fence, being struck by a charging animal, and losing consciousness, arguing the incident merits pension as a duty-related injury.
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Boasts Healing Claims
An advertisement for E.C. DeWitt & Co. promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a genuine remedy that heals without scarring. It claims to cure blind and bleeding piles, itching, burns, bruises, eczema, and all skin diseases and asserts availability at all druggists.
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E.C. DeWitt & Co
Pe Firm
DeWitt’s
DeWitt
PABST Lawn Mowers at E L Hofheinz Adverts
An illustrated ad promotes PABST lawn mowers at E L Hofheinz with a nod to Riegler Ice Cream and the Texas Pride slogan. The copy recalls a price drop from $125 per gallon to $1.00 and teases a promotional tie in with Riegler Ice Cream Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riegler’s
Riegler-Ice Cream. CO
Feud Violence Criticized in Kentucky Action Call
The New Braunfels Herald condemns Kentucky feuds and weak law enforcement. It urges strict statewide enforcement and possible federal intervention to end the disgrace and protect citizens, calling Corsica’s purge a model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Braunfels Herald
Kentucky
Sta
Corsica
Litton
Scots bid Lipton farewell as he sails for America's Cup bid
The Laredo Times quotes a Scottish toast to Sir Thomas Lipton before his departure for the United States to challenge for the America's Cup. Lipton answered that if he loses the cup the congratulations will still be his. The paper praises Lipton as gallant, honest, and persistent in competition.
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Ae the Laredo
Thomas Lipton
Gr Scotland
Uni
Thomas
Dr Kings New Life Pills Headache Relief Ad
A sales pitch notes Dr King s New Life Pills will ease headaches and nervous aches by purifying blood and boosting health. A money back guarantee offers 25 cents if not cured. Sold by Kalteyer Son and Adolph druggists.
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Dr. King
Kalteyer & Son
Adolph Druggists
Acme Ice Cream Doy Aims for Expanded Production
Fragmentary note mentions 400 and 500 gallons daily and a plan to build more facilities. References Acme Ice Cream and Finck's Havana Cigars implying a local business context. No clear date or full facts available.
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Hoffman House
Houston Street
Hicks Building
Kenney
Arthur’s
J. Arthur Gaul
Prop
Cor
South Presa
W.commerce
Albert
Soledad
Lesoya
Albert Freidrich
Brogdon Laundry Co
Losoya Street
Eastman Kodak
Fresh Films
W.F. Crothers & Co
E. Houston ST
City News
F. A. Ghapa
Cha 7 & Driess
Commerce St
Paul Jones
Bsiropolitan Bar
Main Plaza
Main Avenue
TVG
Lomts
Antonio
Fouston
Amont Brice Tveston
Secon
P.C
Galveston
P.C Alexander
Pleiss
Blackburn
Ardy
Kins
Neber
Dowie
Nelson
Newnam
Ford
Cermak
Sisemipn
Barbour
Conrad
Weber
C. B Satay
I Gibbs
Hayes
Hae
Ou .O. Thomas S
Jin
The
Galveston News
BE. 4
Riegler
Sanvivad Valde
C. L. Wyler
East Houston Street
Berry
Avenue D
Ware
Ask
PABST
E. L. Hofheinz
Texas Pride
E. L. Hotheing
Dodds & CO
Grocers
Finck
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